Preface

In 2024, Value, Function, Cost adheres to the work policy of “producing high-quality, creating famous journals, and seeking development”, adheres to the editorial philosophy of “respecting author achievements, respecting reader needs, and respecting academic innovation”, and focuses on improving the quality of publications, striving to produce more high-quality journals and expand the international influence of publications.

In the new year, Value Engineering will strengthen communication and learning, and expand the international influence of publications. Strengthen communication and interaction among peers, learn from and draw on the successful experiences of excellent journals, and improve the overall level of journal operation in the journal center. Strengthen the construction of talent teams. Support and encourage editors to improve their editing skills and professional knowledge through various means of training, learning, and exchange.

Improve the management of the editorial board, optimize the division and management mode of the editorial board, determine the responsibilities of the editorial board, and clearly define its scope of responsibility. Improve the feedback speed of the editorial board management, ensuring that the feedback speed of the editorial board is as close as possible to the expected and optimized range, to ensure that feedback from the submitter can be quickly replied to within sufficient time.

Optimize the formatting requirements of the manuscript, refine the format and regulatory requirements of the original manuscript, to ensure that each manuscript does not have formatting errors that may result in rejection. Strictly inspect the polishing and editing process, improve the quality of the article, and further enhance the image of the journal itself.

We warmly welcome submissions from scholars, researchers, and students. Whether you are a beginner in the academic field or an experienced expert, as long as your research results have innovation and academic value, we will warmly welcome you. We believe that through your submission, we can jointly promote the development and progress of the academic community.

Thank you to all readers for their attention and support. We will continue to work hard to bring you more valuable content and exciting academic discussions. Looking forward to your participation and contribution! Wishing you enlightenment and inspiration in reading this journal!

Journal Editorial Board

Preface

Dear readers, welcome to read the introduction of this journal. Value, Function, Cost is an open access international academic journal. By providing a reliable platform for the exchange of knowledge among scholars, the journal aims to encourage discussion and research into value-enhancing creative activities and scientific management methods. This journal covers a wide range of topics from value analysis to functional realization to value enhancement, and welcomes research articles, case studies, review articles related to value engineering.

The scope of this journal includes but is not limited to:

l  Studies on policies and advanced international experience in value engineering;

l  Industrial production, engineering design and construction;

l  Value engineering for national economic construction;

l  Product research and development to enhance the value of products, systems, or services;

l  Value application and engineering project cost management；

l  Research on Enterprise Management, Value Management, Value Chain and Supply Chain；

l  Value engineering for non-engineering social systems.

The theme of this issue is about enterprise management, value management, value chain and supply chain, covering areas such as ecological restoration, service capabilities of university restaurants, flight delays, urban diseases, commercial bank efficiency, and green food production efficiency. The paper uses simulation models, evaluation index systems, measurement, random sampling and other methods to optimize and compare the solutions, providing a theoretical basis for the optimization and development of enterprise management and supply chain.

Our editorial team is composed of several well-known experts who have rich academic experience and outstanding research results. They will conduct strict review and editing of each submission to ensure the academic quality and completeness of the content.

We warmly welcome submissions from scholars, researchers, and students. Whether you are a beginner in the academic field or an experienced expert, as long as your research results have innovation and academic value, we will warmly welcome you. We believe that through your submission, we can jointly promote the development and progress of the academic community.

Thank you to all readers for their attention and support. We will continue to work hard to bring you more valuable content and exciting academic discussions. Looking forward to your participation and contribution! Wishing you enlightenment and inspiration in reading this journal!

Journal Editorial Board

Preface

Dear readers, welcome to read the introduction of this journal. Value, Function, Cost is an open access international academic journal. By providing a reliable platform for the exchange of knowledge among scholars, the journal aims to encourage discussion and research into value-enhancing creative activities and scientific management methods. This journal covers a wide range of topics from value analysis to functional realization to value enhancement, and welcomes research articles, case studies, review articles related to value engineering.

The scope of this journal includes but is not limited to:

l  Studies on policies and advanced international experience in value engineering;

l  Industrial production, engineering design and construction;

l  Value engineering for national economic construction;

l  Product research and development to enhance the value of products, systems, or services;

l  Value application and engineering project cost management；

l  Research on Enterprise Management, Value Management, Value Chain and Supply Chain；

l  Value engineering for non-engineering social systems.

The theme of this issue is an article on value application and engineering project cost management, covering areas such as distribution network optimization, analysis of construction industry relationships, cost-benefit analysis, and cost control. The paper utilizes methods such as project decision optimization, project risk control, lean production manufacturing, and engineering emergency strategies to achieve the goal of reducing engineering costs and improving work efficiency.

Our editorial team is composed of several well-known experts who have rich academic experience and outstanding research results. They will conduct strict review and editing of each submission to ensure the academic quality and completeness of the content.

We warmly welcome submissions from scholars, researchers, and students. Whether you are a beginner in the academic field or an experienced expert, as long as your research results have innovation and academic value, we will warmly welcome you. We believe that through your submission, we can jointly promote the development and progress of the academic community.

Thank you to all readers for their attention and support. We will continue to work hard to bring you more valuable content and exciting academic discussions. Looking forward to your participation and contribution! Wishing you enlightenment and inspiration in reading this journal!

Journal Editorial Board

Preface

Dear readers, welcome to read the introduction of this journal. Value, Function, Cost is an open access international academic journal. By providing a reliable platform for the exchange of knowledge among scholars, the journal aims to encourage discussion and research into value-enhancing creative activities and scientific management methods. This journal covers a wide range of topics from value analysis to functional realization to value enhancement, and welcomes research articles, case studies, review articles related to value engineering.

The scope of this journal includes but is not limited to:

l  Studies on policies and advanced international experience in value engineering;

l  Industrial production, engineering design and construction;

l  Value engineering for national economic construction;

l  Product research and development to enhance the value of products, systems, or services;

l  Value application and engineering project cost management；

l  Research on Enterprise Management, Value Management, Value Chain and Supply Chain；

l  Value engineering for non-engineering social systems.

The theme of this issue is about industrial production, engineering design and construction, covering engineering fields such as airports, urban transportation system renovation, drainage systems, highways, railway tunnels, etc. The paper comprehensively considers various factors such as construction difficulty, safety, cost, and schedule. By using computer simulation, sensor technology, Internet of Things technology, big data analysis, and other technologies, a mechanical analysis model is established. The method of combining theoretical calculation and software simulation is used to effectively control construction quality, accelerate construction progress and improve efficiency, while avoiding environmental pollution.

Our editorial team is composed of several well-known experts who have rich academic experience and outstanding research results. They will conduct strict review and editing of each submission to ensure the academic quality and completeness of the content.

We warmly welcome submissions from scholars, researchers, and students. Whether you are a beginner in the academic field or an experienced expert, as long as your research results have innovation and academic value, we will warmly welcome you. We believe that through your submission, we can jointly promote the development and progress of the academic community.

Thank you to all readers for their attention and support. We will continue to work hard to bring you more valuable content and exciting academic discussions. Looking forward to your participation and contribution! Wishing you enlightenment and inspiration in reading this journal!

Journal Editorial Board

Preface

Dear readers, welcome to read the introduction of this journal. Value, Function, Cost is an open access international academic journal. By providing a reliable platform for the exchange of knowledge among scholars, the journal aims to encourage discussion and research into value-enhancing creative activities and scientific management methods. This journal covers a wide range of topics from value analysis to functional realization to value enhancement, and welcomes research articles, case studies, review articles related to value engineering.

The scope of this journal includes but is not limited to:

l  Studies on policies and advanced international experience in value engineering;

l  Industrial production, engineering design and construction;

l  Value engineering for national economic construction;

l  Product research and development to enhance the value of products, systems, or services;

l  Value application and engineering project cost management；

l  Research on Enterprise Management, Value Management, Value Chain and Supply Chain；

l  Value engineering for non-engineering social systems.

The theme of this issue is about product research and development, as well as improving the value of products, systems or services. It covers engineering fields such as innovation in bridge anti-corrosion process flow, micro clamp design, steel box girder processing and manufacturing, and bridge support technology innovation. The paper presents new insights into innovative methods, improved processes, and new product design and optimization.

Our editorial team is composed of several well-known experts who have rich academic experience and outstanding research results. They will conduct strict review and editing of each submission to ensure the academic quality and completeness of the content.

We warmly welcome submissions from scholars, researchers, and students. Whether you are a beginner in the academic field or an experienced expert, as long as your research results have innovation and academic value, we will warmly welcome you. We believe that through your submission, we can jointly promote the development and progress of the academic community.

Thank you to all readers for their attention and support. We will continue to work hard to bring you more valuable content and exciting academic discussions. Looking forward to your participation and contribution! Wishing you enlightenment and inspiration in reading this journal!