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Chinese Journal of Management Science ›› 2026, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (7): 84-94.doi: 10.16381/j.cnki.issn1003-207x.2024.0686

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A New Structural Multi-variable Grey Forecasting Model with Virtual Variables and Its Application

Bo Zeng1,2, Lingbo Zhang1,3, Sifeng Liu4(), Fengfeng Yin5, Chao Xia6   

  1. 1.Institute for Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone Development,Chongqing Technology and Business University,Chongqing 400067,China
    2.School of Mathematics and Statistics,Chongqing Technology and Business University,Chongqing 400067,China
    3.School of Economics and Management,Zaozhuang University,Zaozhuang 277899,China
    4.School of Management,Northwestern Polytechnical University,Xi'an 710072,China
    5.College of Economics and Management,Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics,Nanjing 211106,China
    6.Business School,Sichuan University,Chengdu 610064,China
  • Received:2024-05-03 Revised:2024-07-06 Online:2026-07-25 Published:2026-06-18
  • Contact: Sifeng Liu E-mail:sfliu@nwpu.edu.cn

Abstract:

In contrast to traditional manufacturing enterprises, research and development (R&D) activities play a more pivotal role in product development, manufacturing, and decision-making processes within manufacturing high-tech enterprises (abbreviated as MH_TE). Accurately forecasting R&D expenditures in MH_TE is essential for mitigating financial risks and ensuring a stable supply of resources. The factors influencing R&D expenditures can be broadly classified into two categories: Entity variables and Dummy variables. Entity variables are quantifiable metrics, such as the full-time equivalent of R&D personnel, new product development expenditures, patent applications, and effective invention patents. Dummy variables, on the other hand, are qualitative indicators that reflect attributes such as policy influences, typically assigned binary values of 0 or 1 based on their presence or absence. In this study, Dummy variables are incorporated into the multivariate grey prediction model NSGM(1,N), and its driving term structure is extended to develop a novel model DVSGM(1,N), specifically designed for predicting R&D expenditures in MH_TE. The model is optimized using a particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm to minimize relative simulation errors, with constraints applied to the time response and cumulative reduction types. The results demonstrate that DVSGM(1,N) achieves a significantly lower integrated error (1.74%) compared to other grey prediction models (2.59%, 7.48%, and 16.05%), highlighting its superior predictive accuracy. The DVSGM(1,N) model is subsequently applied to forecast R&D expenditures for MH_TE in China, providing valuable insights for policy formulation. The findings indicate that R&D expenditures are projected to reach 3,263,879 million yuan within a decade, underscoring both the substantial financial support for technological advancement and the potential financial strain on enterprises. To address these challenges, it is recommended that enterprises enhance the efficiency of R&D outcomes, while the government should implement measures to alleviate financial burdens and foster effective collaboration between the public and private sectors. Not only a robust tool is provided for predicting R&D expenditures but also the methodological framework of multivariate grey prediction models is advanced by incorporating dummy variables. This innovation enhances the model's completeness and practical applicability, offering a more comprehensive approach to forecasting in the context of MH_TE.

Key words: multivariate grey forecasting model, structure model expansion, dummy variable driving term, R&D expenditures prediction of MH_TE

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