Data-Driven Modeling and Predictive Analysis in Business, Social, Economic, Education, and Engineering Applications (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Practice in Social Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 2917
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Interests: deep learning; machine learning; IoT; AIoT; generative AI/LLM; FinTech
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Dear Colleagues,
Data-driven modeling and predictive analysis have become indispensable tools in understanding and shaping various aspects of our modern society. In the realms of business, social interactions, economics, and engineering, the integration of data-driven approaches has revolutionized decision-making processes and empowered organizations to anticipate trends, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities with greater precision and efficiency. This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted applications of data-driven modeling and predictive analysis within the contexts of business, social dynamics, economic trends, engineering, and education applications.
Key to this exploration are established data-driven approaches—including machine learning, deep learning, predictive analytics, and econometric modeling. Building on these foundations, recent progress in Advanced AI (e.g., LLMs and generative models) and interactive and immersive technologies (e.g., AR/VR/XR) provides complementary capabilities for knowledge extraction, interactive analytics, and human-in-the-loop decision support. Collectively, these methods enable large-scale data processing, the extraction of actionable insights, and improved forecasting performance across diverse applications.
This Special Issue invites contributions that delve into the application of data-driven modeling and predictive analysis in diverse contexts, including, but not limited to, the following:
* LLM-augmented and generative forecasting;
* Social network analysis and prediction;
* Economic forecasting and trend analysis;
* Engineering optimization and predictive maintenance;
* Financial market analysis and prediction;
* Supply chain optimization and demand forecasting;
* Customer behavior analysis and prediction;
* Infrastructure optimization;
* Immersive analytics with AR/VR/XR technologies;
* Long-term care engineering analysis and prediction;
* Healthcare engineering analysis and prediction;
* Environmental monitoring and prediction;
* Data-driven modeling in social and education (learning analytics, AI teaching assistants, academic integrity detection);
* Environmental protection and sustainable engineering.
By examining these diverse applications, we aim to showcase the versatility and effectiveness of data-driven approaches in addressing real-world challenges and driving innovation across various domains. We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute original research articles, reviews, case studies, and perspectives that highlight the advancements and opportunities in data-driven modeling and predictive analysis.
Dr. Mingche Lee
Guest Editor
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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
- generative AI
- large language models (LLMs)
- retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- AR/VR/XR
- immersive analytics
- learning analytics
- digital twin
- interactive technologies
- human-computer interaction (HCI)
- spatial computing
- conversational agents
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