Operation Optimization and Performance Assessment of Complex Social-Economic Systems
A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Practice in Social Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 252
Special Issue Editor
Interests: optimization theory and application; operation management; supply chain management; international logistics; decision analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The interplay between social and economic systems presents unique challenges and opportunities for optimization and performance assessment. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest methodologies, models, and case studies that enhance our understanding and management of complex socio-economic systems. We seek contributions exploring innovative optimization techniques, performance evaluation frameworks, and their practical applications in urban planning, healthcare, transportation, energy management, and public policy.
Key topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Data envelopment analysis (DEA) and its applications in socio-economic performance assessment;
- Optimization algorithms for resource allocation and decision making in multi-agent systems;
- Impact of technological advancements, such as AI and big data, on socio-economic system efficiency;
- Case studies demonstrating successful operation optimization in diverse socio-economic contexts;
- Policy implications and strategies for improving socio-economic system resilience and sustainability.
By bringing together cutting-edge research from diverse disciplines, this Special Issue aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of optimizing and assessing complex social–economic systems' performance, ultimately contributing to more informed and effective decision-making processes.
Dr. Feng Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- complex socio-economic systems
- data envelopment analysis
- multi-agent systems
- AI
- operation optimization
- performance assessment
- socio-economic system resilience
- decision making
- sustainability
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