International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development (5 papers in press)

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• The quality evaluation model of open education learning support services under the background of digital transformation  
  by Yanhui Chen 
  Abstract: In order to enhance the effectiveness of educational learning support services, this paper designs a quality evaluation model for open education learning support services in the context of digital transformation. Firstly, a quality model for educational learning support services is constructed. Secondly, the evaluation dimensions are analysed and an indicator system is designed using the service quality (SERVQUAL) model. Then, the reliability of the indicators is tested using Cronbach's alpha analysis method. Finally, the weights are calculated using the average assignment method, and the factor weights are estimated using the Advanced Mortar System (AMOS) software to obtain service scores, achieving the quality evaluation of learning support services. The results show that college students have high expectations and perceived values for the quality of learning support services, but their satisfaction is relatively low due to unsatisfactory service quality in the actual learning process.
  Keywords: digital transformation; education and learning; SERVQUAL model; Cronbach's analysis method; reliability analysis.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2025.10068636
   
  
• Quality evaluation of software engineering professional talent training under the background of new engineering  
  by Lijuan Liu, Yong Bai, Shaowei Zhang 
  Abstract: In order to address the issues of low recall rate, long clustering time, and low accuracy in the quality assessment of traditional software engineering talent cultivation methods, a new quality evaluation method of software engineering professional talent training under the background of new engineering is proposed. The intrinsic dependency relationship among the evaluation indicators of software engineering talent cultivation quality is analysed in depth using factor analysis, and a talent cultivation quality assessment indicator system is constructed. Indicator data is collected. The ant colony clustering algorithm is used to cluster the collected data, and the processed data is inputted into the talent cultivation quality assessment model based on fuzzy comprehensive evaluation to obtain relevant assessment results. The experimental results showed that the recall rate of this method is between 95% and 99%, the average clustering time of indicators is 7.75 s, and the maximum accuracy rate is 97%.
  Keywords: new engineering; software engineering professional; talent training; quality evaluation; collect index data; ant colony clustering algorithm; fuzzy comprehensive evaluation.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2025.10068649
   
  
• Role of green transformational leadership, knowledge management and green innovation in driving corporate sustainable development  
  by Fatimah Fazal Abbasi, Qazi Mohammed Ahmed, Muhammad Arsalan Nazir 
  Abstract: This research study aims to examine the influence of green transformational leadership (GTL) and knowledge management (KM) on corporate sustainable development (CSD), with the mediating role of green innovation (GI). This study employs a quantitative research method by using a self-administered questionnaire. The data was gathered from middle-level managers employed in the textile sector of Pakistan and was analysed through Smart PLS 4. The results revealed that the GTL style and KM practices have a substantial impact on CSD. Furthermore, GI serves as a mediator between KM and CSD, as well as GTL and CSD. These results are particularly valuable for practitioners seeking tangible ways to enhance sustainability within their firms. This study addresses a significant gap in the literature by investigating the role of GI in mediating the GTL-CSD link. The research additionally investigates KM and GTL as catalysts for Green Innovation and CSD, which also remains exploratory.
  Keywords: GTL; green transformational leadership; knowledge management; CSD; corporate sustainable development; green innovation; textile sector; Pakistan.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2025.10069163
   
  
• Knowledge sharing, occupational self-efficacy, and transformational leadership: drivers of innovative work behaviour  
  by G. Maya, A.K. Subramani, N. Akbar Jan, A. Rahmath Nisha 
  Abstract: The primary objective of this study is to examine the mediating role of occupational self-efficacy (OSE) and the moderating role of transformational leadership (TL) in the relationship between knowledge-sharing behaviour (KSB) and innovative work behaviour (IWB) among information technology (IT) Professionals in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad cities of India. The longitudinal study was conducted at three-time intervals. The final sample size was 382. The conceptual model of the research was evaluated through a structural equation modelling (SEM) approach. The results of the SEM analysis indicate that the KSB has a significant direct positive effect on IWB (B = 0.139, β = 0.146, t = 3.168**) and OSE (B = 0.234, β = 0.258, t = 4.825**). Similarly, OSE also demonstrated an important direct positive effect on IWB (B = 0.476, β = 0.455, t = 9.096**). Furthermore, OSE confirms the partial mediation of the relationship between KSB and IWB. The study's outcome also indicates that TL strengthens the relationship between KSB and IWB.
  Keywords: OSE; occupational self-efficacy; transformational leadership; IWB; innovative work behaviour; KSB; knowledge-sharing behaviour; information technology.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2025.10069149
   
  
• Cultural industries 4.0: how digitalisation is reshaping the sector: insights from a systematic literature review  
  by Salvatore Ammirato, Alberto Michele Felicetti, Roberto Linzalone, Carlo Giglio, Nicola Frega 
  Abstract: Industry 4.0 is heavily impacting on business models of Cultural Industries firms enabling new forms of engagement and collaboration, new distribution channels, as well as on the user experience by fostering new and higher-quality services for art exhibitions, online transactions, museums, education, promotion, etc. Despite that, the literature on the relationships between Industry 4.0 technologies and Cultural Industries, lacks a systematisation of topics, methods and constructs. This paper addresses this gap by utilising a systematic literature review (SLR) approach. A total of 303 papers were collected and analysed, by means of an LDA procedure, and three core topics were identified examining: 1) content creation and distribution channels; 2) visibility, protection and immersive experiences; and 3) accessibility and engagement on the cultural industries worldwide. The proposed framework highlights the highly fragmented nature of research on I4.0 and digitalisation in the Cultural Industries and gives interesting insights for further inquiry.
  Keywords: cultural industry; Industry 4.0; business model innovation; digitalisation; knowledge based development; creative industry; systematic literature review.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2025.10070030