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College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, 73000 Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia ; Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
(zahari@uitm.edu.my)
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Accounting Research Institute (ARI), Level 12, Menara Menara Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SAAS), UniversitiTeknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Faculty of Business, Malaysia
(aimashafie@uitm.edu.my)
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Accountancy, and Social Sciences, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia, Jalan 6/91, Taman Shamelin Perkasa, 56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(noorraha@uptm.edu.my)
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Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Education for Pure Sciences, University Of Anbar, Ramadi, Anbar, Iraq; College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
(faisal.ghazi@uoanbar.edu.iq)
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Department of Basic Sciences, Preparatory Year, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia; Department of mathematics and statistics, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
(aalquran@kfu.edu.sa)
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Deanship of Development and Quality Assurance, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
(abanyawad@kfu.edu.sa)
Abstract :
This study employs a Pythagorean Neutrosophic Bonferroni Mean (PNBM) - Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) approach to analyze barriers faced by young entrepreneurs in Digital Social Innovation (DSI). Pythagorean Neutrosophic Set (PNS) enriches the analysis, accommodating uncertainties in the complex socio-economic context. Limited Access to Funding emerges as the most influential barrier, showcasing its pivotal role in impacting other DSI challenges. Regulatory and Compliance Challenges are identified as interdependent, emphasizing their interconnected nature with broader barriers. Neutrosophic elements elucidate the uncertainties surrounding financial constraints, regulatory frameworks, and mentorship dynamics. The study contributes to a nuanced understanding of DSI challenges and pioneers the application of neutrosophic logic in socio-economic research. It advocates for a more inclusive decision-making methodology, fostering adaptability in addressing the indeterminate nature of barriers faced by young entrepreneurs navigating the digital social innovation landscape. The findings aim to enhance support systems, fostering a conducive environment for DSI initiatives and encouraging future research in neutrosophic decision-making methodologies.
Keywords :
Digital Social Innovation (DSI); Young Entrepreneurs; Barrier Analysis; Pythagorean Neutrosophic Bonferroni Mean (PNBM); DEMATEL
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| MLA | Zahari Rodzi, Nur A. Binti Shafie, N. Binti Abdul Razak, Faisal Al-Sharqi, Ashraf Al-Quran, Ali M. A. Bany Awad. "Enhancing Digital Social Innovation Ecosystems: A Pythagorean Neutrosophic Bonferroni Mean (PNBM) -DEMATEL Analysis of Barriers Factors for Young Entrepreneurs." International Journal of Neutrosophic Science, Vol. 23, No. 4, 2024 ,PP. 170-180 (Doi : https://doi.org/10.54216/IJNS.230413) |
| APA | Zahari Rodzi, Nur A. Binti Shafie, N. Binti Abdul Razak, Faisal Al-Sharqi, Ashraf Al-Quran, Ali M. A. Bany Awad. (2024). Enhancing Digital Social Innovation Ecosystems: A Pythagorean Neutrosophic Bonferroni Mean (PNBM) -DEMATEL Analysis of Barriers Factors for Young Entrepreneurs. Journal of International Journal of Neutrosophic Science, 23 ( 4 ), 170-180 (Doi : https://doi.org/10.54216/IJNS.230413) |
| Chicago | Zahari Rodzi, Nur A. Binti Shafie, N. Binti Abdul Razak, Faisal Al-Sharqi, Ashraf Al-Quran, Ali M. A. Bany Awad. "Enhancing Digital Social Innovation Ecosystems: A Pythagorean Neutrosophic Bonferroni Mean (PNBM) -DEMATEL Analysis of Barriers Factors for Young Entrepreneurs." Journal of International Journal of Neutrosophic Science, 23 no. 4 (2024): 170-180 (Doi : https://doi.org/10.54216/IJNS.230413) |
| Harvard | Zahari Rodzi, Nur A. Binti Shafie, N. Binti Abdul Razak, Faisal Al-Sharqi, Ashraf Al-Quran, Ali M. A. Bany Awad. (2024). Enhancing Digital Social Innovation Ecosystems: A Pythagorean Neutrosophic Bonferroni Mean (PNBM) -DEMATEL Analysis of Barriers Factors for Young Entrepreneurs. Journal of International Journal of Neutrosophic Science, 23 ( 4 ), 170-180 (Doi : https://doi.org/10.54216/IJNS.230413) |
| Vancouver | Zahari Rodzi, Nur A. Binti Shafie, N. Binti Abdul Razak, Faisal Al-Sharqi, Ashraf Al-Quran, Ali M. A. Bany Awad. Enhancing Digital Social Innovation Ecosystems: A Pythagorean Neutrosophic Bonferroni Mean (PNBM) -DEMATEL Analysis of Barriers Factors for Young Entrepreneurs. Journal of International Journal of Neutrosophic Science, (2024); 23 ( 4 ): 170-180 (Doi : https://doi.org/10.54216/IJNS.230413) |
| IEEE | Zahari Rodzi, Nur A. Binti Shafie, N. Binti Abdul Razak, Faisal Al-Sharqi, Ashraf Al-Quran, Ali M. A. Bany Awad, Enhancing Digital Social Innovation Ecosystems: A Pythagorean Neutrosophic Bonferroni Mean (PNBM) -DEMATEL Analysis of Barriers Factors for Young Entrepreneurs, Journal of International Journal of Neutrosophic Science, Vol. 23 , No. 4 , (2024) : 170-180 (Doi : https://doi.org/10.54216/IJNS.230413) |