THE ESSENCE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN REGIONAL MANAGEMENT
Keywords:
Innovative Technologies, Regional Management, Fuzzy AHP, TF-IDF Analysis, Internet of Things (IoT), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Predictive AnalyticsAbstract
Innovative technologies have emerged as critical tools in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of regional management. This paper examines the essence and significance of these technologies in the context of regional governance, focusing on their impact on decision-making processes and resource optimization. The study employs a hybrid methodological approach, integrating Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy AHP) and Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) analysis, to evaluate and prioritize key technological innovations relevant to regional management. Fuzzy AHP is used to handle the inherent uncertainties in expert evaluations, providing a structured framework for decision-making. TF-IDF analysis complements this by identifying and analyzing the most influential technological concepts from a vast body of regional management literature. The findings reveal that innovative technologies significantly contribute to strategic planning, real-time data processing, and stakeholder engagement, thus facilitating more responsive and adaptable regional management practices. The research also highlights the potential of these technologies to address complex regional challenges, such as resource allocation and infrastructural development. The paper concludes by emphasizing the transformative role of innovative technologies in regional management, advocating for their broader adoption to achieve sustainable regional development. The significance of these findings lies in their potential to guide policymakers and regional managers in leveraging technological advancements for enhanced governance outcomes.
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