Navigating the future by fuzzy AHP method: Enhancing global tech-sustainable governance, digital resilience, &amp; cybersecurity via the SME 5.0, 7PS framework &amp; the X.0 Wave/Age theory in the digital age

Hamid Doost Mohammadian; Omid Alijani; Mohammad Rahimi Moghadam; Behnam Ameri; Hamid Doost Mohammadian; Omid Alijani; Mohammad Rahimi Moghadam; Behnam Ameri

doi:10.3934/geosci.2024020

AIMS Geosciences

2024, Volume 10, Issue 2: 371-398. doi: 10.3934/geosci.2024020

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Navigating the future by fuzzy AHP method: Enhancing global tech-sustainable governance, digital resilience, & cybersecurity via the SME 5.0, 7PS framework & the X.0 Wave/Age theory in the digital age

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School of Business and Economic, Center of Sustainable Governance (CSG) at University of Applied Sciences (FHM), Bielefeld, Germany
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Industrial Management Institute (IMI), Iran
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Department of Industrial Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
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School of Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

Received: 26 November 2023 Revised: 15 April 2024 Accepted: 28 April 2024 Published: 15 May 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the digital age, the call for intelligent governance has become paramount. This study offers a nuanced exploration of global sustainable governance, integrating the Seven Pillars of Sustainability (7PS) framework and innovation culture. Utilizing structural equation modeling and data from diverse government organizations, this research empirically established the 7PS framework's pivotal role in enhancing organizational sustainability, supported by a robust 95% confidence level. Notably, it unveiled the transformative influence of innovation culture in amplifying the 7PS's impact. The methodological innovation lies in strategically applying the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (AHP), assigning priority weights to 7PS criteria, and identifying culture as the linchpin. This approach provided a robust framework for dissecting the complex interplay of emerging technologies, sustainable engineering, and cybersecurity. The study delves into the X.0 wave/age (X.0 = 5.0) theory, offering insights into the intricate dynamics of innovation, sustainability, and governance. Beyond academic discourse, this research informs practical strategies globally, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) transitioning to SME 5.0/hybrid SMEs. Emphasizing inclusivity and diversity as catalysts for innovation, it scrutinizes contemporary challenges amid technological evolution and cybersecurity threats. Functioning as a visionary compass, the study elucidates the path to a 7PS sustainable future. It signifies a paradigm shift, transcending boundaries between knowledge domains. The fusion of the 7PS framework, X.0 wave theory, and fuzzy AHP navigates global governance, digital resilience, and cybersecurity, offering a transformative roadmap. This research contributes by substantiating the pivotal role of culture in emerging technologies, augmenting global tech-sustainable governance, fortifying digital resilience, and safeguarding cybersecurity.
- sustainable governance,
- digital resilience,
- X.0 wave/age theory,
- seven pillars of sustainability (7PS) model/framework,
- sustainable engineering,
- emerging technologies,
- digital age,
- sustainable future,
- fuzzy AHP method,
- SME 5.0
Citation: Hamid Doost Mohammadian, Omid Alijani, Mohammad Rahimi Moghadam, Behnam Ameri. Navigating the future by fuzzy AHP method: Enhancing global tech-sustainable governance, digital resilience, & cybersecurity via the SME 5.0, 7PS framework & the X.0 Wave/Age theory in the digital age[J]. AIMS Geosciences, 2024, 10(2): 371-398. doi: 10.3934/geosci.2024020

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of the digital age, the call for intelligent governance has become paramount. This study offers a nuanced exploration of global sustainable governance, integrating the Seven Pillars of Sustainability (7PS) framework and innovation culture. Utilizing structural equation modeling and data from diverse government organizations, this research empirically established the 7PS framework's pivotal role in enhancing organizational sustainability, supported by a robust 95% confidence level. Notably, it unveiled the transformative influence of innovation culture in amplifying the 7PS's impact. The methodological innovation lies in strategically applying the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (AHP), assigning priority weights to 7PS criteria, and identifying culture as the linchpin. This approach provided a robust framework for dissecting the complex interplay of emerging technologies, sustainable engineering, and cybersecurity. The study delves into the X.0 wave/age (X.0 = 5.0) theory, offering insights into the intricate dynamics of innovation, sustainability, and governance. Beyond academic discourse, this research informs practical strategies globally, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) transitioning to SME 5.0/hybrid SMEs. Emphasizing inclusivity and diversity as catalysts for innovation, it scrutinizes contemporary challenges amid technological evolution and cybersecurity threats. Functioning as a visionary compass, the study elucidates the path to a 7PS sustainable future. It signifies a paradigm shift, transcending boundaries between knowledge domains. The fusion of the 7PS framework, X.0 wave theory, and fuzzy AHP navigates global governance, digital resilience, and cybersecurity, offering a transformative roadmap. This research contributes by substantiating the pivotal role of culture in emerging technologies, augmenting global tech-sustainable governance, fortifying digital resilience, and safeguarding cybersecurity.

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