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Systems Thinking Perspective to Enhance Situational Awareness in Response to Crisis Situations Encountered by Organizations, Government Agencies, and Countries
edited by , and Robert Edson
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1541 | Submission Open
Keywords: systems thinking; systems engineering; system dynamics; complexity theory; situation awareness
Model-Based Systems Engineering in Complex Systems submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex engineered systems; systems engineering; model-based systems engineering (MBSE); modelling of complex systems; managing complex modelling projects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Complex Systems and Cybernetics)
Strategic Management in Digital Transformation Era
edited by Saqib Shamim and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 22064 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
Research and Practices in Technological Innovation Management Systems
edited by Wen-Hsiang Lai and Sheng-Tung Chen
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16335 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovation strategy; industrial open innovation; industrial technology and market analysis; innovation processes and methods; innovation culture and leadership; intellectual property management; technology transfer and commercialization; innovation metrics and performance measurement; organizational learning and knowledge management; innovation ecosystems and collaborative networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
Advances in the Modeling and Analytics of Health and Healthcare Systems
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2585 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare modeling; predictive analytics; health system dynamics; patient-centric modeling; interdisciplinary healthcare research; machine learning in healthcare; simulation for healthcare systems; optimizing resource allocation in healthcare; public health analytics; enhancing patient outcomes.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
Digital Transformation in Education Systems Integrating Generative AI
edited by Sabine Seufert
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2363 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation in education; generative AI; socio-technical system design; AI ethics
Developments and Strategies for Cyber-Physical Systems in the Age of Industry 5.0
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyber-physical systems; machine learning; component; mixed-criticality; simulation; modelling; design; factory; sustainability; scheduling
Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering
edited by Jinzhi Lu, Guoxin Wang, Xiaochen Zheng and
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1150 | Submission Open
Keywords: model-based systems engineering; architecture design; digital engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
Systemic Optimization in Sustainable Business Operations: Theory and Practice
edited by Helen Cai
submission deadline 28 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1170 | Submission Open
Keywords: systemic optimization; sustainable business; adaptive management; practices for sustainability; economic sustainability; sustainable operations; supply chain management; corporate social responsibility; socio-economic factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Theory and Methodology)
Sustainable Project Management in Business submission deadline 28 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1041 | Submission Open
Keywords: project management; sustainability; sustainable project management; frameworks; green project management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
Application of System Engineering and Complex Theory in Transportation
edited by , Yun Wang and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11334 | Submission Open
Keywords: system engineering; complex theory; transportation systems; transportation optimization; transportation control; transportation management; sustainable transportation; traffic dynamics; traffic behaviors; intelligent transportation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
Management and Simulation of Digitalized Smart Manufacturing Systems submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3517 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart manufacturing; Industry 5.0 (I5.0); digital twin technologies; sustainable manufacturing; cyber-physical production systems (CPPS); intelligent circular economy; human-centric automation; manufacturing servitization; collaborative robotics; supply chain optimization; adaptive manufacturing systems; reconfigurable manufacturing; digitalized real-time monitoring; predictive maintenance; large language models (llms); artificial intelligence (ai); machine learning (ml); deep learning; lifelong learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
Decision Making in Uncertain Environments via Advanced Analytical Methods submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 891 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision making; fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic; scenario analysis; decision analysis; statistical inference; mixed methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
New Trends in Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 786 | Submission Open
Keywords: approaches to sustainable supply chains; business processes; circular economy and carbon footprint; data analytics for systems; decision support systems; energy systems and sustainability impacts; ; enterprise business systems; green logistics; green technologies and systems; innovative sustainable processes; operations sustainability; optimal supply chain planning; process and system performance; sustainability goals; system modelling  and optimization; systems’ sustainability; waste management efficienc
(This special issue belongs to the Section Supply Chain Management)
Systems Thinking for Digital Health and Healthcare Processes
edited by Ann Svensson, Lena Aggestam and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open
Keywords: systems thinking; development; implementation; digital health; digital healthcare processes; healthcare information systems; knowledge management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
Theoretical Issues on Systems Science
edited by , and Andrea Roli
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19962 | Submission Open
Keywords: chaos; coherence; equivalence; incompleteness; meta; multiplicity; pending systems; quantum systems; quasi; recurrence; re-emergence; remote; tolerance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Theory and Methodology)
Sustainability, Complexity and Resilience: Insights from Complex Systems Approaches
edited by Giuliano Punzo
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4678 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex systems; socio-technical systems; emerging social systems; complexity; resilience; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Complex Systems and Cybernetics)
Data-Driven Modeling and Predictive Analysis for Business, Social, Economic, and Engineering Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3891 | Submission Open
Keywords: optimization techniques; supply chain management; infrastructure planning; environmental impact analysis; decision support systems; data-driven innovation; real-time analytics; interdisciplinary applications; sustainable engineering; information-based systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence and Digital Systems Engineering)
System of Systems Engineering
edited by Michael Henshaw and Siyuan Ji
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1872 | Submission Open
Keywords: MBSE; cyber– physical systems; enterprise systems engineering; AI; standards; capability engineering; mission engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
Intelligent Logistics Systems Applications: Enhancing Efficiency and Adaptability
edited by Roman Gumzej
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1776 | Submission Open
Keywords: real-time computing; artificial intelligence; big data; blockchain; IoT; predictive analytics; smart business models; quality of service
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence and Digital Systems Engineering)
Complex Systems for E-commerce and Business Management
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1421 | Submission Open
Keywords: business management; complex systems; optimization; technology integration; data analytics; supply chain dynamics; customer relationship management; decision support systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
Advancements in Practical Applications of Agents, Multi-Agent Systems and Digital Twins submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1342 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twins; simulating digital twins; simulation; modelling and analysis techniques; reasoning in digital twins; mathematical modeling; distributed problem solving; agent-based simulation; multi-agent systems (MAS); IoT and MAS; CPS and MAS; IoT; smart cities; Industry 4.0; cybersecurity and digital twins; ambient intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
Integration of Cybersecurity, AI, and IoT Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open
Keywords: cybersecurity; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Internet of Things (IoT); AIoT systems; enterprise cybersecurity
Architectural Complexity of Systems Engineering submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open
Keywords: systems engineering; systems architecture; systems integration; systems complexity; systems design; systems analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
AI-Empowered Modeling and Simulation for Complex Systems
edited by Hang Xiong, Quan Bai, Peng Lv and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven system modeling; complex system dynamics simulation; predictive modeling with AI; data-driven modeling techniques; AI in risk assessment and prediction; agent-based modeling with AI; AI for complex network modeling etc.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Complex Systems and Cybernetics)
Business Model Innovation in the Context of Digital Transformation submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; business model innovation; digital ecosystems; data-driven decision-making; customer-centric approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Theory and Methodology)
Advances in Operations and Production Management Systems
edited by , Bruno Gonçalves and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: operations management; digital transformation; advanced manufacturing applications; smart manufacturing systems; real-time data analytics; sustainability
Digital Transformation of Engineering 4.0 and beyond with Model-Based Systems Engineering
edited by Roy Kalawsky
submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: MBSE; digital thread; digital-twins; digital transformation; systems engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
Information Systems Driving Corporate Sustainability submission deadline 21 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: information systems and corporate sustainability/social responsibility; economic impacts of sustainable ISs; future trends in ISs and sustainability; impact of ISs on employee behavior and culture; sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ISs; energy management systems (EMSs); artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability; blockchain technology and sustainable supply chains; Internet of Things (IoT) and sustainability; big data and sustainability; sustainability management information systems; information systems and sustainability reporting; information systems and sustainability accounting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence and Digital Systems Engineering)
Multi-criteria Decision Making in Supply Chain Management
edited by Omid Jadidi and Fatemeh Firouzi
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 19916 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Supply Chain Management)
Performance Analysis and Optimization in Transportation Systems submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12721 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
Cybersecurity and Secure Information Systems: Challenges and Solutions in Digital Environment
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 868 | Submission Open
Keywords: cybersecurity; digital environment; cyber threats; cloud security; network security; privacy protection; cryptography; AI in cybersecurity; blockchain security; LLMs in cybersecurity; cybercrime detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
Modeling, Planning and Management of Sustainable Transport Systems submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open
Keywords: transport system; external costs; sustainable development of transport; efficiency; smart city; decision-making support; fleet conversion processes
Smart Urban Planning and Governance: Rethinking Cities to Tackle Natural and Climate Risks
edited by Carlo Vermiglio, Vincenzo Zarone and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart urban planning; smart urban governance; smart city; natural disaster; climate crisis; inclusive cities; disaster risk financing; hybrid governance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
Business Model Innovation in the Digital Era submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open
Keywords: interconnected value systems; business model innovation; digital business model; digital ecosystems; value co-creation; value system; open innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
Systems Thinking: Insights and Solutions to Complex Societal Challenges
edited by Mehdi Hafezi
submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 905 | Submission Open
Keywords: social challenges; systems thinking; social complexities; public policy; integrated approach; decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
From Fragmentation to Integration: The Role of Systems Thinking in Business Model Innovation submission deadline 25 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open
Keywords: systems thinking; digital business model innovation; data integration; entrepreneurship; intrapreneurship; problem solving; digital technology; value proposition
Harnessing Systems Thinking in Entrepreneurship: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Emerging Trends
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6227 | Submission Open
Keywords: systems thinking; entrepreneurship; globalization; digital transformation; innovation and technology; entrepreneurial ecosystem; policy and regulation; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
Cybernetics and Systems Theory at the Time of Great Reset
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4244 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Complex Systems and Cybernetics)
Information Systems: Discipline, Critical Research and Education
edited by Rasheed Mohammad and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3091 | Submission Open
Keywords: ethical AI in education; assessment for AI-generated reports; AI-generated materials; AI readiness by educators; AI’ s impact on education; the future of education processes through co-existence with generative AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
Integrating System Dynamics with AI and Other Analytical Methods: Advancements and Applications for Decision Making with/within Complex Systems
edited by , and Pietro Vito
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open
Keywords: system dynamics; systems thinking; agent-based modeling; modeling & simulation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; predictive analytics; data analytics; complex systems; decision making; decision support systems; strategic planning; sustainability and resilience; scenario analysis; policy design & evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Complex Systems and Cybernetics)
Systems Methodology in Sustainable Supply Chain Resilience
edited by Towfique Rahman and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable supply chain; resilience; systems methodology; digital technologies; circular economy; multi-stakeholder collaboration; artificial intelligence; supply chain design; simulation techniques; empirical studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Supply Chain Management)
Digital Engineering Strategies of Smart Production Systems
edited by and Esma TALHI
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart production system; digital transition strategy; digitalization methods; integration technologies methods; data-driven control; cloud manufacturing; IIoT systems cyber– physical production systems; industrial distributed systems; smart manufacturing control systems; digital twin; mobile manipulators; state of research on digital engineering strategies; smart production features
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
CyberSystemic Transformations for Social Good
edited by Massimiliano Pirani and Vojko Potočan
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: cybernetics; general systems; artificial intelligence; regenerative economics; management; systems engineering; social good
Sustainable Construction Management through Systems Thinking submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: systems thinking approach; sustainable construction; construction technology; construction education; construction and demolition waste management; construction innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Project Management)
Emerging Technologies in Supply Chain Management: Enhancing Traceability, Efficiency, Resilience, and Sustainability
edited by , Diana Segura-Velandia and Rajesh Shankar-Priya
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 651 | Submission Open
Keywords: supply chain management; digital transformation; digital currency; traceability; blockchain; cyber security; smart contracts; CSMM; IoT; AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Supply Chain Management)
Systems Analysis of Enterprise Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10497 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation for enterprises’ sustainability; digital transformation for green operation; the impact of AI and IoT on the green environment; internal control for enterprises’ sustainability; green innovation for enterprises’ sustainability; ESG and enterprises’ sustainability; organizational system analysis; organizational systems and performance; organizational systems and risk aversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Practice in Social Science)
Risk Management in Project Management—How Two Major Dimensions (Relational and Processual) Influence Risk Management in Project Management
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4505 | Submission Open
Keywords: project management; risk management; people analytics; project lifecycle; project challenges; project network analysis; relational dimension; processual dimension; tools and techniques used in project management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems Engineering)
Data-Driven Decision Making for Complex Systems
edited by , and Marek Sedlačík
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2931 | Submission Open
Keywords: risk mitigation strategies; risk mitigation in healthcare networks; civil systems protection; natural systems management; cyber& ndash; physical systems; systems engineering; urban modeling and simulation; behavior modeling; resiliency; disaster management; pandemic management; data analytics; information management; decision making; artificial intelligence; machine learning; educational strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Complex Systems and Cybernetics)
Supply Chain Management towards Circular Economy
edited by Victoria Muerza and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1450 | Submission Open
Keywords: operations management; decision making; carbon footprint; life cycle assessment; reverse logistics; resilient supply chains
(This special issue belongs to the Section Supply Chain Management)
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