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This alignment, however, is influenced not only by technological adoption but also by organizational and contextual conditions such as governance structures, strategic orientation, and resource availability. Existing studies have not sufficiently examined how these contextual factors jointly shape the integration of digital transformation and supply chain finance. Methods This study adopts a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative analysis based on survey data with qualitative insights. A multidimensional analytical framework is developed to examine the contextual factors affecting the integration between digital transformation and sustainable supply chain finance. The framework includes leadership vision, strategic orientation, information-sharing mechanisms, supplier collaboration, organizational resources, process readiness, and access to financial and credit resources. Results The findings indicate that these contextual factors collectively influence the degree of alignment between digital transformation initiatives and sustainable supply chain financial models. Leadership vision and clear strategic orientation play a central role in guiding coordination among supply chain actors. Effective information-sharing mechanisms support collaboration and transparency across partners. In addition, organizational resources and process readiness significantly affect the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing digital solutions linked to supply chain finance. Access to financial and credit resources also conditions firms\u2019 ability to operationalize such initiatives. Conclusion The study provides empirical evidence on how organizational and contextual conditions shape the integration of digital transformation with sustainable supply chain finance. The results suggest that alignment depends on a combination of strategic direction, internal capabilities, and coordination mechanisms, offering useful implications for firms seeking to design digital transformation initiatives that are consistent with their organizational capacities and operational contexts.<\/ns5:p>","DOI":"10.12688\/f1000research.174111.3","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,20]],"date-time":"2026-06-20T08:59:08Z","timestamp":1781945948000},"page":"242","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.12688\/f1000research.crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Investigating Contextual Factors Affecting Digital Transformation Synergy and Supply Chain Financial Sustainability Models"],"prefix":"10.12688","volume":"15","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-2777-7023","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Nguyen","family":"Thi Hang","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Thai Nguyen Thai Nguyen University of Information and Communication Technology"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3062-620X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Nam","family":"Vu Quynh","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Th\u00e1i Nguy\u00ean Thai Nguyen Thai Nguyen University of Economics and Business Administration"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"2560","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,20]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref1","first-page":"1-45","article-title":"Navigating transformation: unveiling the synergy of IoT, multimedia trends and AI for sustainable financial growth in African context.","author":"H Allioui","year":"2024","journal-title":"Multimed. 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Your valuable feedback has enabled us to better recognize the limitations of our study and has provided an important foundation for improving its academic rigor, transparency, and overall quality. We have carefully revised the manuscript in response to your comments, as detailed below:  1. Clarity, structure, and literature review  We have thoroughly revised the literature review section to enhance coherence, analytical depth, and logical flow. Specifically: Redundant content has been reduced, and transitions between paragraphs have been improved. The review has been restructured to adopt a more integrative and comparative approach, rather than a descriptive listing of prior studies.  2. Research design and methodological rigor We have clarified and expanded the methodology section to strengthen the rigor and internal consistency of the research design: The rationale for adopting a mixed-methods approach has been elaborated, along with the role of each phase (qualitative and quantitative). The procedures for qualitative data collection and analysis have been described in greater detail, including coding processes and their role in refining measurement scales. The linkage between qualitative findings and the quantitative model has been clarified to ensure methodological consistency.  3. Replicability Comment: Missing survey instruments, interview protocols, and analytical procedures. In response, we have provided comprehensive supplementary materials at: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.6084\/m9.figshare.31004422 The full survey questionnaire is now included in the appendix. Detailed data analysis procedures have been added, including coding steps, reliability testing (Cronbach\u2019s Alpha, EFA), and regression modeling.  4. Statistical analysis and interpretation We have revised the manuscript to improve the alignment between empirical results and their interpretation: Statistical indicators and evaluation criteria (e.g., Cronbach\u2019s Alpha, EFA, regression) are now more clearly explained. The connections between analytical results and research hypotheses have been strengthened. Interpretations have been refined to adopt a more cautious tone and to avoid overgeneralization beyond the data.  5. Data availability and transparency Comment: Lack of source data and open data. We appreciate this important suggestion and have made the relevant materials publicly available at: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.6084\/m9.figshare.32147605 This addition is intended to enhance transparency and support the reproducibility of our findings.  6. Conclusions and generalizability We have revised the conclusion section to improve its validity and precision: Only conclusions supported by statistically significant results are retained. A clearer distinction is made between empirical findings and theoretical\/policy implications. A limitations section has been expanded to better define the scope of generalization.  7. General recommendations We have addressed the reviewer\u2019s broader suggestions as follows: Formatting and referencing have been standardized to ensure consistency. The academic tone and overall coherence of the manuscript have been improved. Additional steps have been taken to strengthen the reliability and validity of the measurement scales. Once again, we sincerely appreciate your thoughtful and detailed feedback. These revisions have significantly improved the clarity, methodological rigor, and transparency of the manuscript. We hope that the revised version now better meets the academic standards of the journal, and we would be grateful for your further guidance.   Yours sincerely, Dr. Nguy\u1ec5n Th\u1ecb H\u1eb1ng Vice Dean, Faculty of Economics and Administration University of Information and Communication Technology, Vietnam","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/15-242\/v3#referee-comment-16122","order":1,"name":"referee-comment-16122","label":"Referee Comment","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"10.5256\/f1000research.203651.r495344, Benny Hutahayan, University of Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, 24 Jun 2026, version 3, 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/15-242\/v3#referee-response-495344","order":2,"name":"referee-response-495344","label":"Referee Report","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"The author(s) declared that no grants were involved in supporting this work","order":3,"name":"grant-information","label":"Grant Information"},{"value":"This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.","order":0,"name":"copyright-info","label":"Copyright"}]}}