Multilayer innovation network resilience: A framework for digital economy vulnerability assessment.

ABSTRACT: Innovation networks drive technological progress, yet their multilayer structures remain poorly understood in digital economy vulnerability contexts. This study develops a comprehensive framework for assessing multilayer innovation network resilience, analyzing interdependencies and disruption scenarios using China's digital economy as a representative empirical context. We construct coupled multilayer networks implementing four integrated attack strategies to identify cascading vulnerability mechanisms. Results reveal asymmetric patterns: collaboration networks show significant fragility to targeted attacks, while knowledge networks demonstrate higher resilience, especially during mature stages. Cascade failure analysis establishes that knowledge network disruptions propagate severe ecosy

SUBMITTER: Zhang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12765178 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature