Research Evaluation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Abstract
Data
Envelopment
Analysis
(DEA)
is
a
widely
adopted
non-parametric
technique
for
evaluating
R&D
performance.
However,
traditional
DEA
models
often
struggle
to
provide
reliable
solutions
in
the
presence
of
data
uncertainty.
To
address
this
limitation,
study
develops
novel
robust
super-efficiency
approach
evaluate
performance
under
uncertain
conditions.
Using
approach,
we
analyze
industrial
enterprises
across
30
Chinese
provincial
regions
from
2018
2022.
The
empirical
results
reveal
notable
decline
during
2018–20,
driven
by
external
shocks
such
as
trade
conflicts
and
pandemic,
followed
gradual
recovery
post-2020,
trend
that
remains
consistent
varying
levels
perturbation.
Regional
analysis
highlights
substantial
disparities
regions.
Comparative
further
demonstrates
proposed
model’s
advantages
feasibility
computational
efficiency.
Based
on
analysis,
several
policy
implications.
While
rooted
context,
paper
contributes
both
methodologically
through
its
framework
handling
uncertainty,
empirically
offering
valuable
insights
into
improving
diverse
national
organizational
settings.
Journal of Consumer Behaviour,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(5), P. 2472 - 2485
Published: May 13, 2024
Abstract
Metaverse
is
an
emergent
technology
that
facilitates
consumer
interaction
and
participation
in
various
activities
within
integrated
virtual
environment.
Considering
the
Metaverse's
swift
growth,
comprehension
of
perspectives
inclinations
its
prospective
users
critical.
configuration
complexity
theories,
this
article
examines
causal
patterns
factors
fragmented
concerning
using
applications
(M‐apps).
It
does
so
by
examining
how
functional
(ease
use,
privacy),
social
(interactivity,
presence),
personality
(locus
control,
openness
to
experience)
combine
as
configurations
describe
adoption
(MTA).
Hence,
fuzzy‐set
qualitative
comparative
analysis
employed
empirically
examine
proposed
configurational
model
analyzing
a
sample
372
Chinese
consumers
different
M‐Apps.
The
notable
MTA
was
determined
be
explained
under
four
distinct
solutions
with
varying
function,
social,
combinations.
findings
paper's
constitute
scholarly
practical
contribution
acceptance
M‐apps,
allowing
for
customization
functionality
meet
every
consumer's
needs.
Journal of Consumer Behaviour,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(6), P. 3061 - 3081
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Abstract
Understanding
the
metaverse
experience
(MEX)
is
paramount
to
allow
companies
exploit
its
potential
and
align
with
consumers'
expectations.
Accordingly,
this
paper
develops
a
scale
identify
main
dimensions
that
define
MEX
as
well
investigate
which
constituent
of
are
more
suited
enhance
attitude
toward
metaverse,
key
element
foster
exploratory
behavior.
By
drawing
on
research
design
based
multiple
stages
including
qualitative
quantitative
data
analysis,
measure
includes
six
dimensions:
sensory/affective,
intellectual,
behavioral,
relational,
interoperability,
safety.
The
relational
were
found
non‐significant
showing
built
experiential
sensory/emotional,
These
also
directly
affect
metaverse.
contributes
current
discussion
by
offering
first
tested
reliable
MEX.
Advances in business information systems and analytics book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
The
metaverse
integrates
virtual
environments
with
real-world
applications
to
enhance
the
performance
of
small
and
medium
enterprises
(SMEs).
In
business
sector,
technologies
have
been
used
improve
organizational
provide
innovative
operational
advantages.
Particularly
for
SMEs,
related
developed
make
processes
more
engaging
efficient.
However,
limited
research
has
analyzed
discussed
effectiveness
in
enhancing
SME
International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. 531 - 544
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Zero-carbon
buildings
(ZCBs)
are
a
key
means
to
cope
with
extreme
weather
caused
by
greenhouse
gases
and
realize
sustainable
development
in
the
building
sector.
Based
on
necessity
urgency
of
ZCBs,
this
paper
explores
prospects
ZCBs
China,
taking
into
account
current
state
research
ZCB
design,
materials,
operation
maintenance,
intelligent
systems,
order
implement
concept
“dual-carbon”
development.
It
focuses
three
questions:
(1)
How
integrate
innovative
technologies
existing
buildings;
(2)
utilize
policies
promote
China;
(3)
address
technological
social
challenges
realizing
China.
Finally,
six
recommendations
given
relation
situation
aiming
provide
some
reference
for
sector
International journal of organizational analysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 22, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
delve
into
the
empirical
gap
regarding
metaverse’s
impact
on
job
satisfaction
within
corporate
sector.
Aiming
explore
how
perceptions
of
usefulness
and
ease
use
influence
satisfaction,
this
seeks
offer
insights
for
organisations
contemplating
integrating
metaverse
technologies.
Design/methodology/approach
Using
partial
least
squares
structural
equation
modelling
(PLS-SEM)
4.0
with
a
targeted
sample
385
employees
in
southern
India,
assesses
constructs
such
as
perceived
usefulness,
use,
integration
empowerment
satisfaction.
Findings
The
analysis
reveals
significant
positive
correlation
between
benefits
results
highlight
critical
roles
technological
utility
enhancing
employee
levels
Practical
implications
contributes
digital
workplace
innovation
discourse,
providing
evidence
potential
improve
It
introduces
pioneering
scale
assessing
organisational
impacts,
offering
robust
tool
future
investigations.
Originality/value
research
uniquely
examines
role
fostering
advocating
its
strategic
adoption
strategies.
underscores
managerial
technologies,
suggesting
their
cultivate
more
engaged
satisfied
workforces,
thus
adding
original
value
existing
body
knowledge
transformations.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 2, 2025
China's
urban
and
rural
residents
social
endowment
insurance
(URRSEI)
plays
a
key
role
in
ensuring
the
quality
of
life
older
adult
promoting
stability.
Based
on
data
31
provinces
China
from
2012
to
2022,
this
study
evaluates
efficiency
URRSEI
analyzes
its
influencing
factors
through
DEA
method
Tobit
Model.
The
overall
is
high.
Eastern
region
has
highest
efficiency.
central
relatively
stable.
Western
lowest
average
level
local
fiscal
security
expenditure
negatively
correlated
with
efficiency,
while
increase
institutional
maintenance
rate
educational
resources
significantly
improves
performance
URRSEI.
registered
unemployment
number
recipients
play
positive
function.
