Theoretical and methodological approaches to the formation of the concept of cybersocial innovation systems

The rapid development of digital technologies, end-to-end automation, and artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the structure of the modern economy. Traditional innovation systems (national, regional, and industry-specific) are transforming into complex hybrid structures where digital platforms and social communities are in continuous interaction. In these circumstances, there is an urgent need for scientific understanding and the development of a comprehensive concept of cyber-social innovation systems (CSIIS), which underlies the relevance of this study. This article presents the theoretical and methodological foundations that define the patterns of creation, operation, and evolution of CSIIS. The authors systematize the key tenets of existing approaches and develop a comprehensive methodological framework for constructing a concept for next-generation innovation systems that integrate cyber-physical spaces and social capital. The theoretical and methodological basis of this work is a convergent approach integrating principles of systems analysis, innovation systems theory (including the concepts of the Triple and Quadruple Helix), cybernetics, network economics, and the sociology of digital communications. The study utilized methods of comparative analysis, structural-functional modeling, and interdisciplinary synthesis. The article presents the economic essence and proposes a unique definition of the concept of a "cyber-social innovation system." Key theoretical and methodological approaches to developing the concept of cybersocial innovation systems are identified and systematized. The CSIS structure, consisting of three interconnected components, is examined: technological (digital platforms, data), social (human capital, trust institutions), and innovation (mechanisms for knowledge generation and transfer). The theoretical and methodological basis of the study is a convergent approach integrating the principles of systems analysis, innovation systems theory (including the concepts of the Triple and Quadruple Helix), cybernetics, network economics, and the sociology of digital communications. The study utilized methods of comparative analysis, structural-functional modeling, and interdisciplinary synthesis.