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

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• Embedding Social Media Strategies for Organisational Change and Sustainability: Evidence from Developing Nations  
  by Qiong Wu 
  Abstract: Social media strategies (SMS) play an important role in driving organisational change (OC) and promoting organisational sustainability (OS) by fostering transparent communication, engaging stakeholders, and building an innovative culture. This study attempts to explore the nexus among SMS, organisational change, and organisational sustainability from China based on the technology acceptance model (TAM). The outcomes were obtained by applying structural equation modelling using SmartPLS. First, a positive connection between SMS and change management was observed. Likewise, the study confirmed a positive correlation between SMS and organisational sustainability. The study provides insights into SMS and how these SMS can dynamically bring change and optimise organisational sustainability.
  Keywords: Social Media Strategies; Change Management; Social Sustainability; Economic Sustainability; Environment Sustainability.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2026.10076120
   
  
• The Formation of Adaptive Human Capital for the Development of a Knowledge-Based Economy  
  by Nadezhda Pilipchuk, Anna F. Beilina, Elena E. Udovik, Oksana M. Orlovtseva, Nurmagomed Surakatov, Gulnaz F. Galieva 
  Abstract: The purpose of this study is to present a conceptual model for the formation of adaptive human capital as a foundation of the knowledge-based economy. The paper outlines the authors approach to substantiating this model, which comprises three key components: enhancing the digital educational environment, managing the professional development of teachers, and implementing state regulatory measures in the sphere of online education. The study analyses indicators reflecting both the conditions for accessing online educational services and the corresponding needs of the Russian population. Furthermore, it examines the structure of the online education market in Russia, focusing on commercial online technologies used in secondary and higher education, as well as the EdTech segment of supplementary education for adults and for children of school and preschool age. In addition, the paper identifies the main quality-related challenges of the online educational environment and proposes measures to mitigate them.
  Keywords: knowledge-based development; competence; adaptive human capital; online education; Edtech; digitalization; digital literacy; professional development management.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2026.10076238
   
  
• How the Fab Labs Operate through the Ecosystem Units: A Multi-layered Structure for Ecosystem Management  
  by An?l Dinç Demirbilek, Onur Mengi 
  Abstract: Throughout the development of fabrication laboratories (Fab Labs), the management capabilities of these spaces through the significant contribution of open design (OD) framework have been evident. An approach to the fab labs from the ecosystem perspective has enabled us to define a framework for OD essential drivers and the possibility of particular ecosystem units. This study applies this perspective in an emerging innovation network of Fab Labs in Turkiye as a case study and explores how Fab Labs operate through the ecosystem units in the case of Izmir. The methodology is composed of field survey and observations in Fab Labs, snowball sampling with internal and external actors, and in-depth interviews. The findings reveal three main units, creating a multi-layered structure for ecosystem management through the integration of OD.
  Keywords: Open Design; Co-creation; Open Fabrication; Open Service; Fab Labs; Fab Lab Ecosystem; Innovation Network; Management Framework; Ecosystem Units; Ecosystem Management.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2026.10076415
   
  
• Gathering and Reusing the Specialist Knowledge in the Collaborative Environment for Automotive Troubleshooting Service  
  by Jeremy Liang 
  Abstract: Nowadays, solutions of automotive troubleshooting include adding the collaboration of different-domain specialists to deal with complex troubles. They mean altering the demands and activities for troubleshooting. Therefore, it is vital that schematic models to assist multi-domain specialist collaboration for making decisions. There are several goals revealed in this research: 1) formalisation to promote the interaction and sharing of knowledge among different specialists and technicians, knowledge of field terms is formalised using a logical formalism, e.g., conceptual graphs; 2) management to assist various domain specialists for collaboration in decision making, model of multi-domain knowledge management is developed by applying evidence theory; and 3) inference to solve new troubles, an adjusted rule induction mechanism is used. It is on the basis of the solutions of similar previous instances and synthesising the specialists experience and knowledge. The presented method is utilised for the troubleshooting service of the demonstrative instance investigation.
  Keywords: Knowledge integration and reuse; Knowledge formalisation; Collaboration; Rule induction mechanism; Management of troubleshooting service.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2026.10077047
   
  
• A Comprehensive Study in the Realm of Disaster and Emergency Management ontologies  
  by Mounira Sassi, Hanen Idoudi 
  Abstract: In recent years, we have observed a significant increase in natural disasters such as fires, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and pandemic viruses, posing a great risk to human lives. Effective disaster management is crucial for making prompt and efficient decisions, as well as facilitating the recording, processing, storage, and dissemination of information to both the government and the public. However, the current disaster information systems face several challenges, including a lack of interoperability and coordination in data sharing among different stakeholders. The use of ontologies has emerged as a promising approach to address these challenges in crisis management. In the context of disaster management, ontologies enable the discovery, access, and reuse of knowledge, fostering collaboration among stakeholders involved in the disaster management cycle. This research work focuses on presenting ontologies specifically designed for natural disaster and emergency management.
  Keywords: Ontologies; Disaster management; emergency management; knowledge representation; Knowledge graph; ontology application.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJKBD.2026.10077175