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{"title":"Digital technology adoption, green innovation quality, and green productivity in Chinese high-speed train sector: The role of heterogeneous CEO social capital","authors":"Zihao Jiang ,&nbsp;Jiarong Shi ,&nbsp;Zhiying Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101438","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101438","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Undoubtedly, digitalization makes the high-speed train industry more intelligent. Nevertheless, the impact of digital technology adoption on the green innovation quality, and subsequent green total factor productivity (GTFP) of Chinese high-speed train industry remains to be explored. Furthermore, how heterogeneous CEO social capital affects the effectiveness of digital technology adoption is also unresolved. Based on the fixed-effect estimation models and data of listed companies in Chinese high-speed train industry from 2009 to 2023, this study clarifies the relationship between digital technology adoption, green innovation quality, and GTFP, and verifies the moderating role of CEO business, political, and academic social capital. Empirical results indicate that digital technology adoption is positively correlated with the GTFP of Chinese high-speed train industry, and green innovation quality mediates the above relationship. Besides, CEO business and academic social capital would significantly strengthen the positive impact of digital technology adoption, while CEO political social capital does not. In addition, results of heterogeneity test indicate that digital technology adoption significantly nurtures the GTFP of enterprises in the eastern region and those with weak innovation capability, but has no significant impact on that of enterprises in the central and western regions and those with strong innovation capability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 101438"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144289169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High-speed rail, market segmentation, and the rise of green technology innovation cities: Evidence from China","authors":"Ziwen He ,&nbsp;Ziyang Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101429","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101429","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the impact of China's high-speed rail (HSR) on green technological innovation (GTI). Empirical analysis shows that HSR development significantly increases the quantity and quality of GTI by 10.5 % and 28.1 %, respectively, highlighting its positive effect on urban innovation. The impact is more pronounced in cities outside major urban clusters and those with limited higher education resources. Market segmentation mediates, while environmental regulation moderates, the HSR-GTI relationship. Moreover, HSR exhibits positive spatial spillover effects on GTI in surrounding regions under geographical spatial weight matrices, with quality improvement surpassing quantity growth. These findings underscore the critical role of HSR in advancing sustainable urban innovation and regional green development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 101429"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144272155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of PCA and fractal analysis approaches in the evaluation of air-HSR intermodal network","authors":"Mengyuan Lu ,&nbsp;Edgar Jimenez Perez ,&nbsp;Keith Mason ,&nbsp;Linlin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101435","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101435","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The importance of air transport and high-speed rail (HSR) in building comprehensive transportation systems has grown substantially in recent years. Evaluating the air-HSR intermodal network is essential in identifying the developmental hurdles and charting a course for its progress. This paper compares alternative methods for evaluating the performance of air-high-speed rail (HSR) intermodal networks, with a focus on developing a comprehensive index framework that considers multiple perspectives. Ten Chinese cities with viable air-HSR connectivity are assessed using principal component analysis (PCA) and Fractal Analysis. The study finds that while PCA provides a valuable high-level overview of air-HSR intermodal network integration by identifying major trends and key components, Fractal Analysis offers a complementary and more detailed evaluation by capturing local characteristics and complex spatial interactions. The combined use of PCA and Fractal Analysis ensures a comprehensive assessment, highlighting that Fractal Analysis is particularly effective for evaluating complex intermodal networks when spatial coherence and local variations are critical. The analysis provides decision-makers with a more balanced understanding of the intricate interrelationships between various aspects of the air-HSR intermodal network, which can inform policy decisions related to transportation infrastructure investment and development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 101435"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144272316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An exploration of the path to enhance the operational efficiency of state-owned toll roads in China: A dynamic QCA approach","authors":"Yijin Song ,&nbsp;Haicheng Xu ,&nbsp;Yingjie Zheng","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101422","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101422","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Based on the panel data of Chinese state-owned toll road companies (STRCs) from 2013 to 2019, this study constructed a Political-Economic-Social-Technological-Market structural (PESTM) theoretical framework, and utilized the dynamic QCA methodology to investigate the combined effects of multiple condition conditions that enhance the operational efficiency of STRCs. It is found that there are four distinct configurations to promote operational efficiency: government-technology-market driven, government-market synergistic, economy-technology co-creation, and economy-society-technology-market coordination. The result suggests that the efficient development of STRCs needs to cultivate market competition and focus on the synergistic drive of multiple factors in the region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 101422"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144253864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Beyond the first charge: Understanding continuance intention among electric vehicle drivers in China","authors":"Say Keat Ooi ,&nbsp;Yiqi Xu ,&nbsp;Jasmine A.L. Yeap","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101420","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101420","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global transition toward sustainable transportation highlights the critical role of electric vehicles (EVs) in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving urban air quality. While China has witnessed promising rates of initial EV adoption, promoting continued usage remains a critical challenge. This study extends the Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM) to investigate factors influencing the continuance intention of EV drivers in China, focusing on perceived EV performance, driving enjoyment, confirmation of expectations, and satisfaction. Additionally, the moderating effects of after-sales support and perceived money worthiness are assessed to provide a more comprehensive understanding. Survey data from 412 EV users across major Chinese cities (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou) reveal that perceived EV performance and driving enjoyment significantly influence confirmation, with satisfaction emerging as the strongest determinant of continuance intention. Both after-sales support and money worthiness significantly strengthen these relationships. The findings offer practical implications: manufacturers should enhance safety features, cruising range, and after-sales services to foster satisfaction; policymakers should strengthen financial incentives and invest in charging infrastructure; and marketers should emphasise both the economic benefits and emotional appeal of EV ownership. This study contributes to China's carbon neutrality agenda by offering practical guidance to sustain EV adoption and advance sustainable transportation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 101420"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144205161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing commuters' behavioral intention to use Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (MRT): The role of service quality and commuters' satisfaction","authors":"Jaime Vega Bautista Jr ,&nbsp;Maela Madel L. Cahigas ,&nbsp;James Ryan Fernandez","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101419","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101419","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Commuting is an integral part of daily life for millions around the world, yet it often presents challenges related to service quality, commuter satisfaction, and behavioral intentions. With increasing urbanization and demand for efficient public transportation systems, understanding commuter choices becomes crucial for transport planners and policymakers. Singapore commuters rely on Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), which reduces travel time across different areas and enhances overall mobility. This study addressed a gap in understanding how service quality, customer satisfaction, and behavioral intention influence urban transit systems, particularly Singapore's MRT. The behavioral intentions of 601 commuters were examined through service quality and customer satisfaction variables. By integrating structural equation modeling and analytic hierarchy process, stakeholders must prioritize reliability, assurance, and tangibility in service quality variables. These three latent variables stemmed from six hypotheses significantly affecting customer satisfaction, resulting in positive behavioral intention. The integration of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) offered a practical framework adaptable to global transit systems. The combined approach identified key service quality factors are reliability, assurance, and tangibility—as critical to influencing commuter behavior. Policy implications suggested enhancing Singapore's MRT system through ergonomically designed spaces or platforms, commuter-centered software or visualization monitor for real-time updates, optimized maintenance activities aligned with peak hours, and improved security protocols. These targeted strategies, grounded in empirical analysis, aimed to improve operational efficiency, commuter satisfaction, and system effectiveness. The framework served as a model for other urban transit networks seeking data-driven approaches to service enhancement and policy development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 101419"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144195105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Service improvement through value co-creation framework for e-tailing logistics with analytics on customer complaints","authors":"Yu-Hsiang Hsiao ,&nbsp;Mu-Chen Chen ,&nbsp;Man-Zih Hong ,&nbsp;Yu-Tsung Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101416","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101416","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid growth of e-tailing has greatly increased the demand for logistics services. Moreover, logistics quality is critical in current competitive global business environments due to its prominent relationship with customer satisfaction and supplier market share. To create lasting competitive advantages, third-party logistics companies must continually evaluate customer needs to improve service quality and increase the value of their services. This study proposed to analyze online reviews regarding customer complaints to identify major service gaps and proposed corresponding improvement suggestions based on service value co-creation, which is defined as the joint construction of service experience and customer value through interactions of resources and activities provided by firms and customers. Therefore, the value co-creation process involving the resources and activities associated with service gaps was reconstructed on the basis of online reviews to understand how value is formed for customers. The sentiments connected to relevant resources and activities were extracted to identify corresponding customer needs and determine improvement strategies. The online review data from a logistics company were used to demonstrate the analysis. This study fills the research gap by adopting the value co-creation framework to conduct online review analytics and apply it to improve e-tailing logistics services, making the theoretical contribution to the fields of logistics service quality and value co-creation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 101416"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144178417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Urban micromobility and social equity: An investigation through the lens of shared E-scooter rebalancing","authors":"Sajjad Karimi,&nbsp;Robert Kluger","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101418","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101418","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As shared micromobility services expand across urban areas, ensuring their equitable provision and access is critical. This study evaluates the equity of shared e-scooter systems through the theoretical lens of transportation equity, including distributive, and availability-based dimensions. Using Mobility Data Specification (MDS) data from Louisville, Kentucky, we present a two-part analytical framework to evaluate the equity aspects of dockless e-scooter systems. The initial model applies survival analysis to examine availability-based equity by determining how long e-scooters remain on the streets across various socio-economic neighborhoods before being rebalanced by operators. The second model addresses distributive equity by comparing demographic features of pick-up and drop-off points at the level of rebalancing. This study found greater scooter availability in low-income, low car-owning neighborhoods, potentially supporting equitable micromobility access, while racial minority-dominant neighborhoods undergo more rapid rebalancing, potentially reducing their time window for use. Rebalancing activities also displayed trends of redistributing scooters away from minority-concentrated regions. There is additional context associated with these findings and spatial characteristics of the region, but they do highlight potential disparities. These findings emphasize the necessity of implementing equity frameworks within micromobility operations and present a replicable method for cities and operators to monitor and optimize fairness in shared transportation networks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 101418"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144167423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A freight data repository as foundational pillar for urban freight research","authors":"Carlos Rivera-Gonzalez ,&nbsp;Ziang Feng ,&nbsp;Jacob Klimczak ,&nbsp;Hasan Bayanouni ,&nbsp;Kevin Carr ,&nbsp;Matthew Roorda","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101417","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101417","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research shows the key components and lessons learned from a freight data repository in Canada. The Freight Data Warehouse (FDW), hosted at the University of Toronto, was developed as part of the Smart Freight Centre, a collaboration between researchers from five Canadian universities and key stakeholders in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). The data repository exemplifies a successful collaboration between private, public, and academic sectors. This research presents the critical aspects of a data governance framework, a data policy, data classification, and data handling that was developed for the data repository. It shows a case study that computes the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on Highway 401 in the GTHA by using a data fusion approach. It discusses the potential policy impacts of the FDW for transportation professionals and policymakers. It also showcases a dashboard prototype to visualize GHG emissions and air contaminants on freeways in the GTHA. Lastly, it discusses vital insights the FDW team has learned over its six years of operations. Ultimately, this research intends to show practitioners and the scientific community the potential for freight data repositories to become foundational pillars for transportation research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 101417"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144138741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Planning the transition to electric trucks: An optimization framework for line-haul logistics","authors":"Ahmed Karam ,&nbsp;Jeppe Rich","doi":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101413","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rtbm.2025.101413","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The transition from heavy-duty diesel trucks (HDDTs) to heavy-duty electric trucks (HDETs) presents major challenges for logistics companies, particularly in line-haul networks with multiple terminals, diverse and long distances, and evolving public charging infrastructure over time. A key problem is determining the optimal timing for replacing HDDTs with specific HDET types and deploying the appropriate charging infrastructure at each terminal while managing costs, operational efficiency, and infrastructure availability. Existing research mainly focuses on urban fleet electrification, offering limited insights into phased HDET adoption in line-haul logistics. This study addresses this gap by developing a roadmap for HDET deployment in line-haul networks. We propose a scalable dynamic mixed-integer programming model that integrates fleet replacement and charging infrastructure decisions while accounting for time-dependent economic, environmental, and technological conditions. Using real data from a Danish logistics company, we evaluate different fleet electrification scenarios and conduct sensitivity analyses on financial and environmental impacts. Results show a cost-effective path to achieving 88 % fleet electrification by 2040, with a 9 % reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO) and a 55.95 % decrease in life-cycle CO₂ emissions compared to a diesel-only scenario. However, the speed of transition depends on external factors and investment capacity, which shape the need for targeted policy measures. These include subsidies for HDETs and charging infrastructure, expansion of public fast-charging networks, and incentives such as tax breaks or toll reductions for early adopters. These insights provide practical guidance for logistics companies and policymakers navigating the shift to sustainable freight transportation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47453,"journal":{"name":"Research in Transportation Business and Management","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 101413"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144138742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}