Large-scale computing systems, such as cloud data centers, grid infrastructures, and high-performance computing clusters, are the backbone of modern information technology ecosystems. These systems typically consist of numerous heterogeneous, multi-state computing nodes that exhibit varying performance levels due to component failures, degradation, or dynamic resource allocation. Performability analysis, which integrates both system reliability and performance evaluations to quantify the probability of the system operating at a specified performance level, is critical for ensuring the efficient, reliable, and cost-effective operation of these complex systems. This paper presents a comprehens... More >

Business model innovation (BMI) constitutes a structural catalyst for competitive advantage within contemporary business ecosystems (BEs), transcending firm-level adaptation to reconfigure multi-stakeholder value generation networks. This research theorizes the reciprocal dynamism between BMI and ecosystem evolution through systematic literature synthesis and longitudinal analysis of a keystone technology enterprise. The study establishes four constitutive dimensions: (1) BMI’s steering effect on BE trajectories and resilience under sustainability pressures; (2) Its mediation of environmental integrity, social equity, and economic viability across ecosystem lifecycles; (3) The generative m... More >

This literature review offers an in-depth overview of recent advances in routing optimization for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), a field central to improving the performance, reliability, and flexibility of UAV systems. The review is organized into five categories: (1) multi-objective mission planning, (2) algorithmic design and optimization techniques, (3) energy efficiency and resource allocation, (4) communication protocols and network management, and (5) context-specific applications and environmental adaptability. The review highlights methodological progress and algorithmic approaches developed to balance competing demands such as mission effectiveness, energy use, and communication... More >

In the after-sales service market, understanding both the internal degradation of products and the external incentives within warranty period is crucial. Efforts into preventive maintenance can slow down the internal degradation, but these efforts are also influenced by external strategic services. Enabling an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform for preventive maintenance requires carefully considering the benefits instead of merely increasing efforts. This paper addresses these complexities by first proposing an additive degradation model to characterize the internal deterioration of products and the impact of efforts into preventive maintenance. It then introduces a sequential ga... More >

This paper comprehensively reviews literature on the operations management of metro systems, which are crucial for urban mass transit. It classifies the existing research into five categories: 1) passenger demand prediction; 2) timetabling and scheduling; 3) system vulnerability, resilience and performance; 4) resource planning; and 5) evacuation optimization. The paper focuses on publications in the last decade in order to reflect the latest research and industrial trends. In addition, some limitations of the existing literature are located and the potential knowledge gaps are identified. The paper provides a useful reference for developing sustainable and resilient metro systems to meet th... More >

ICCK Transactions on Systems Safety and Reliability is an academic journal dedicated to advancing the research and application of safety, reliability, and resilience in industrial and engineering systems. The journal seeks to publish high-quality research that addresses the challenges of maintaining and improving the performance of systems across a variety of industries, including energy, transportation, manufacturing, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. We invite both theoretical and applied research that offers innovative solutions to critical issues such as system optimization, fault diagnosis, risk assessment, and system defense strategies.... More >