@article{Liao-2023-Collaborating_ESG_Consulting, title = {Collaborating on {{ESG}} Consulting, Reporting, and Communicating Education: {{Using}} Partner Maps for Capability Building Design}, shorttitle = {Collaborating on {{ESG}} Consulting, Reporting, and Communicating Education}, author = {Liao, Han-Teng and Pan, Chung-Lien and Zhang, Yuan}, year = 2023, month = mar, journal = {Frontiers in Environmental Science}, volume = {11}, pages = {1119011}, issn = {2296-665X}, doi = {10.3389/fenvs.2023.1119011}, urldate = {2026-06-08}, abstract = {Given the rising demand for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) talents, this study aims to provide a multidisciplinary outlook of specific capability requirements for ESG talents, focusing on the use of ESG and carbon information, thereby providing a roadmap for ESG education. Following design science framework conventions and running design workshops that integrate design thinking of ``how might we'' design questions, literature analysis, and expert interviews across disciplines, this study presents findings regarding three main activities---consulting, reporting, and communicating. Based on the iterations of design workshops that adopt a circular economy-based partner map design canvas for stakeholder analysis with procedures such as expert interviews and literature analysis, three partner/capability maps were generated to map stakeholders and explore the capabilities needed. ESG and carbon information digital and data skills emerged as the core capability to complete all the three tasks. A conceptual framework---a Smart System of ESG and Carbon Information---is proposed to summarize planning, operating, and communicating with ESG and carbon information, along with high-level organizational actions and talent capabilities. It identifies the building blocks of an ESG operating system within an enterprise to engage various stakeholders for value-creation collaboration. Despite the limitation of a lack of comprehensive review and limited geographic and disciplinary representation, this study provides a roadmap for enterprises and universities to explore and define talent requirements and create specific education and training programs.}, file = {W:\Zotero\storage\B45Y6MRZ\Liao et al. - 2023 - Collaborating on ESG consulting, reporting, and communicating education Using partner maps for capa.pdf} } @article{Liao-2023-Intelligent_Ports, title = {Knowledge {{Mapping Analysis}} of {{Intelligent Ports}}: {{Research Facing Global Value Chain Challenges}}}, shorttitle = {Knowledge {{Mapping Analysis}} of {{Intelligent Ports}}}, author = {Liao, Han-Teng and Lo, Tsung-Ming and Pan, Chung-Lien}, year = 2023, month = feb, journal = {Systems}, volume = {11}, number = {2}, pages = {88}, issn = {2079-8954}, doi = {10.3390/systems11020088}, urldate = {2026-06-08}, abstract = {Integrated technology management in building smart ports or intelligent ports is a crucial concern for global sustainable development, especially when human societies are facing increasing risks from climate change, sea-levels rising, and supply chain disruptions. By mapping the knowledge base of 103 papers on intelligent ports, retrieved in late December 2022 from the Web of Science, this study conducted a roadmapping exercise using knowledge mapping findings, assisted by Bibliometrix, VoSviewer, and customized Python scripts. The three structural (intellectual, social, and conceptual) aspects of knowledge structure reveal the significance of the internet of things (IoT), the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), digitalization and supply chains, and the need for digital transformation alignment across various stakeholders with Industry 4.0 practices. Furthermore, an even geographical distribution and institutional representation was observed across major continents. The results of the analysis of the conceptual structure demonstrated the existence of several established and emerging clusters of research, namely (1) industry data, IoT, and ICT, (2) industry 4.0, (3) smart airports, (4) automation; and (5) protocol and security. The overall empirical findings revealed the underlying technology and innovation management issues of digital transformation alignment across stakeholders in IoT, Industry 4.0, 5G, Big Data, and AI integrated solutions. In relation to roadmapping, this study proposed a socio-technical transition framework for prototyping ecosystem innovations surrounding smart sustainable ports, focusing on contributing to valuable carbon or greenhouse gas emission data governance, management, and services in global value chains.}, langid = {english} } @article{Liao-2023-SmartDigitalPlatforms, title = {Smart Digital Platforms for Carbon Neutral Management and Services: {{Business}} Models Based on {{ITU}} Standards for Green Digital Transformation}, shorttitle = {Smart Digital Platforms for Carbon Neutral Management and Services}, author = {Liao, Han-Teng and Pan, Chung-Lien and Zhang, Yuan}, year = 2023, month = mar, journal = {Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {11}, pages = {1134381}, issn = {2296-701X}, doi = {10.3389/fevo.2023.1134381}, urldate = {2026-06-08}, abstract = {This brief research report focuses on the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on the environment, by analyzing the latest documents issued by major standard organizations such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Internet Society of China (ISC). By outlining the latest developments into a platform canvas for carbon neutrality management and services, this report identifies the potential of ``AI of the environment'' (i.e., the material composition and environmental impact of AI itself) and ``AI for the environment'' (i.e., the purposeful use of smart applications to benefit the environment). The role of AI is contextualized in the digital platform design for the provision of services on carbon emission data, which serves as the material foundation for smart services facing both the producers and the consumers of such information. Contributing to the design of business models that enable open innovations, this report discusses the emission impact reduction mechanisms that can optimize, substitute, induce, manage, and facilitate processes and services, indicating the potential of AI-enabled smart services such as forecasting, planning, and recommendation systems. Despite the limited disciplinary considerations and detailed discussions on specific AI technologies, this report provides a simple, practical, and flexible technology roadmap that can be used as a guide for researchers and practitioners to refine their operations and designs and to follow best practices. This report succinctly visualizes key elements of digital platforms of / for GHG emission reduction and their enabling mechanisms, serving as an AI technology roadmap for future research and innovation in the field.}, file = {W:\Zotero\storage\HYFADX5L\Liao et al. - 2023 - Smart digital platforms for carbon neutral management and services Business models based on ITU sta.pdf} } @article{Liao-2024-Digital_Transformation_Innovation_Ecosystems, title = {Digital Transformation and Innovation and Business Ecosystems: {{A}} Bibliometric Analysis for Conceptual Insights and Collaborative Practices for Ecosystem Innovation}, shorttitle = {Digital Transformation and Innovation and Business Ecosystems}, author = {Liao, Han-Teng and Pan, Chung-Lien and Wu, Zhiying}, year = 2024, month = dec, journal = {International Journal of Innovation Studies}, volume = {8}, number = {4}, pages = {406--431}, issn = {2096-2487}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijis.2024.04.003}, urldate = {2026-06-08}, abstract = {This research aims to provide an ecosystem-inspired approach to digital transformation (DT) for sustainable innovations by reviewing state-of-the-art research. Focusing on DT innovation pathways for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a DT innovation roadmap incorporating various notions of ecosystems can thus be developed based on the findings in response to advancements in the ``Helix'' models of innovation and policy progress in green digital transformation. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol, a bibliographic search was conducted in the Web of Science (WoS) database. A bibliometric analysis was then performed, leading to various science mapping outcomes. The research findings suggest practical DT innovation pathways for stakeholders aiming to achieve SDGs and a DT innovation roadmap to assist researchers in navigating the evolving innovation landscape. Since 2007, research output has experienced rapid growth, especially after 2018, with active contributions from countries such as China, Australia, England, and Italy, as well as affiliations such as Guangzhou Nanfang College, Curtin University, and Harvard University. The findings, including a performance overview, a set of clustering analyses of concepts and themes, the conceptual and intellectual structure, and an SDG identification table, provide the basis for the proposed Green Digital Transformation (GDT) innovation roadmap with DT innovation pathways. This research is the first to conduct a bibliometric analysis and science mapping of the DT literature focusing on innovation and business ecosystems. The proposed GDT innovation roadmap outlines the usefulness of the concept of ``ecosystem innovation,'' integrating the natural ecosystem, ecosystem services, ecosystem economy, business ecosystem, innovation ecosystem, and digital ecosystems, thereby calling for the eco-design of DT strategies that foster alignment and partnership across sectors and disciplines.}, keywords = {Business model,Carbon neutrality,Digital ecosystem,Digital platforms,Digitalization,Ecosystem economy,Industry 4.0,Innovation ecosystems,Open innovation,Socio-technical transition}, file = {W:\Zotero\storage\W9N4J7F3\Liao et al. - 2024 - Digital transformation and innovation and business ecosystems A bibliometric analysis for conceptua.pdf} } @article{Pan-2023-Supply_Chain_Resilience, title = {Knowledge Mapping of Resilience and Human Rights in Supply Chains: {{A}} Roadmapping Taxonomy for Twin Green and Digital Transition Design}, shorttitle = {Knowledge Mapping of Resilience and Human Rights in Supply Chains}, author = {Pan, Chung-Lien and Liao, Han-Teng and Zhang, Yuan}, year = 2023, month = apr, journal = {Frontiers in Environmental Science}, volume = {11}, pages = {1152345}, issn = {2296-665X}, doi = {10.3389/fenvs.2023.1152345}, urldate = {2026-06-08}, abstract = {Supply chain sustainability (SCS) has gone beyond the sustainability-performance approach, towards the increasing adoption of the sustainability-practice approach. The use of digital technologies in this approach can enhance resilience and human rights, particularly in the context of the green and digital twin transition post-COVID-19 pandemic. To enrich the sustainability-practice approach, this paper aims to produce a roadmapping taxonomy, based on knowledge mapping of a dataset collected in late December 2022 from the Web of Science Core Collection. As the knowledge map reveals the dimensions of resilience, human rights, and digital technologies, the proposed taxonomy highlights the importance of dynamic capabilities in facing supply chain disruptions, especially their ripple effects, along with the corresponding digital technologies to enhance human social dynamics in facing such disruptions. The proposed taxonomy provides a knowledge-based framework for professionals and researchers to enhance their understanding of supply chain resilience in designing and implementing digital solutions. The proposed roadmapping taxonomy features a people- and community-centric perspective and several managerial insights, contributing to the wider discussions on the green and digital transformation of the supply chain, by shaping actions and interactions in networked, digitized, and datafied forms to enhance supply chain sustainability.}, file = {W:\Zotero\storage\XBSFYZW4\Pan et al. - 2023 - Knowledge mapping of resilience and human rights in supply chains A roadmapping taxonomy for twin g.pdf} } @article{Zhang-2021-Carbon_Neutrality, title = {Carbon {{Neutrality Policies}} and {{Technologies}}: {{A Scientometric Analysis}} of {{Social Science Disciplines}}}, shorttitle = {Carbon {{Neutrality Policies}} and {{Technologies}}}, author = {Zhang, Yuan and Pan, Chung-Lien and Liao, Han-Teng}, year = 2021, month = oct, journal = {Frontiers in Environmental Science}, volume = {9}, pages = {761736}, issn = {2296-665X}, doi = {10.3389/fenvs.2021.761736}, urldate = {2026-06-08}, abstract = {Carbon neutrality, or ``net zero'', has become the impact assessment project of human impact on Earth, increasingly structured to examine the implications, for the environment and people, of proposed actions and consequences of inaction. International and local collaboration efforts have been made with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality or ``net-zero'' emissions; thus, policies and technological innovations have been developed. Such impact-oriented risk assessment and control efforts amount to carbon-neutral pathways. Although such pathways may diverge in terms of energy, resources, and cost, it is critical to summarize essential and promising preparatory work on related policies and technologies to inform both policy-makers and social scientists to take actions. Through a scientometric analysis and systematic review of the latest social science literature, the study identified the size, scope and exemplar work for each social science discipline on carbon neutrality, based on 907 articles collected in early 2021 from the Web of Science database. This study reveals a set of disciplines focusing on certain common and distinct aspects of carbon neutrality. By outlining the possibilities and application areas for future research and policy development for socio-technical transition towards a net-zero or post-carbon future, this study has contributed to the understanding of the global efforts to achieve a clearer and viable carbon-neutral pathway. In conclusion, as many aspects of the planet and humans have become datafied, digitized, and networked, carbon neutrality, as the ecological indicator that guide human production and consumption patterns, must take on a central role in guiding our conscious green digital transformation of many political, economic, social and psychological aspects of our societies according to the existing and emerging social science knowledge.}, file = {W:\Zotero\storage\NAXMH6XX\Zhang et al. - 2021 - Carbon Neutrality Policies and Technologies A Scientometric Analysis of Social Science Disciplines.pdf} }