In September 2025, the results of the 2025 Excellent Paper Awards of the Journal of Systems & Management were officially announced. The evaluation scope included 113 papers published in the Journal during the year 2024. With the dedicated support of 50 senior and area editorial board members and our vast readership, and following the principles of objectivity and fairness, 10 Excellent Papers and 10 Excellent Paper Nominations were selected after preliminary screening, semi-final review, and final evaluation.
I. 2025 Excellent Paper Awards (Listed in no particular order)
Lin Hui & Wang Shan | Optimization of MRI Appointment Scheduling Considering Equipment Transition Costs
Tao Sha, Liu Yang & Zhou Jing | Integrated Optimization of Project Scheduling and Resource Allocation Considering Quality Propagation
Wang Yi, Li Xiuhui & Luo Xinggang | A Tripartite Evolutionary Game Analysis of New Retail Platforms, Riders, and Consumers Considering Delivery Traffic Risks
Wang Bowen, Wang Le, Pan Dapeng & Zhang Ziqiong | The Impact of Merchant Response Linguistic Style Matching on User Review Writing Styles
Hu Wenxuan, Si Guangsen, Zhang Fan & Wang Hao | Which Language Do Patients Expect? The Impact of Physician Interaction Language on Patients on Online Health Platforms
Zhou Ye, Li Junhong & Yang Xiaoguang | Jump Bidding Strategies in Online Auctions under the Soft-Close Mechanism
Ma Xiaoyu & Bai Chunguang | Sustainability Evaluation of Photovoltaic Systems under the "Carbon Neutrality" Context: A Granular Computing Decision Model Based on Mixed Information
Zhao Shuang & Ma Jun | Algorithmic Management and Employee Creativity: Innovating with the Algorithm or Restricting in a Digital Cage?
Song Jinbo, Qian Chen, Feng Zhuo & Ma Liang | The "Cognition, Affection, and Conation" of Resettled Residents: The Impact of Risk Perception, Government Trust, and Anxiety on Policy Support Intention
Ren Shengce, Cao Yougen, Du Mei & Rui Shaowei | Research on Corporate Patent Market Value Transformation Based on a Quadpartite Evolutionary Game among Government, Enterprises, Financial Institutions, and Intermediaries
II. 2025 Excellent Paper Nominations (Listed in no particular order)
Du Gang, Huang Liyuan & Xu Xingjuan | A Medical Recommendation Model Based on the Diversity of Physician Selection Preferences of Patients with Continuous Usage Behavior
Chen Suilei, Xue Weili & Shen Jia | Comparison of Supply Chain Buy-back and Compensation Contracts under Supply and Demand Uncertainty
Feng Ying, Feng Yangchao, Zhang Jingxiong, Xuan Biao & Zhang Yanzhi | Operational Decisions for Fresh Low-Carbon Supply Chains Considering Carbon Emissions in Production and Transportation
Yang Jie & Feng Yun | Evolutionary Characteristics of Crude Oil Futures Market Efficiency under Extreme Event Shocks
Liu Min, Yang Xu, Ping Weiying & Li Jianqiao | Digital Technology Innovation, Information Level, and Digital Platform Development: From the Perspective of FinTech Platforms
Kong Yudan, Liu Jiaguo & Yu Le'an | Research on China's Manufacturing Industry Security Based on the CH-DEA Model
Zhang Ke, Li Haohua, Fang Libing & Chang Yunjie | Emotional Contagion of Opinion Leaders in Online Forums: Evidence Based on Stock Price Changes of Peer Firms
Xiao Zhenhong, Tan Rui, An Rui & Luo Xiaomeng | Market-Based Environmental Regulation and Regional Green Innovation Efficiency: The Mediating Role of Industrial Structure Optimization and the Moderating Role of Fiscal Decentralization
Jiang Yichi & Yao Shujie | ESG Information Disclosure, External Attention, and Corporate Risk
Wu Qiong, Liu Yang, Xie Yanxiang & Liu Menghui | Big Data, Limited Information, and Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions
