Complex Network of Aviation E-Services in the Belt and Road Initiative: A Heuristic Study of Small Data based on Block Modeling |
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| Authors: | Da Huo Rihui Ouyang Baowen Sun Liping Wei Ken Hung Haibo Wang |
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| Institution: | 1. School of International Trade and Economics, China Center for Internet Economy Research, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, Chinadhuo@cufe.edu.cn;3. China Center for Internet Economy Research, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China;4. Business School, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China;5. A. R. Sanchez School of Business, Texas A&6. M International University, Laredo, Texas, USA;7. M International University, Laredo, Texas, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8580-829X |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTThe aviation e-service system is an important part of support for business communication in regions covered by Belt and Road initiative. In exploring the role of airline companies in this system, we examine the structure of the network, which consists of airlines interconnections based on small data of individual attributes of aviation companies in aviation e-services, and study these interconnections across different groups using block modeling. The heuristic solution of airline companies in development of international communication and cooperation is further discussed. Among our policy implications for global managers, we suggest the enhancement of cross-regional cooperation among airlines. |
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| Keywords: | Aviation e-service network Belt and Road initiative block modeling heuristic solution small data |
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