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As an exploratory qualitative inquiry, this work combines large language model-assisted analysis with grounded theory to examine the construction logic and operational mechanisms of an embedded intelligent STI service system. Drawing on in-depth interviews with STI professionals, a qualitative corpus was analyzed using human\u2013machine collaborative coding to systematically derive and organize key constructs. The findings yield a preliminary three-layer conceptual framework: \u201csupply-demand interactive matching, organizational embedded services, and digital-intelligent platform support.\u201d Specifically, the supply\u2013demand matching layer facilitates targeted alignment through demand insight, dynamic response, and quality closed-loop management; the organizational embedded service layer delivers intelligence through scenario integration, process integration, and responsibility\u2013authority integration; and the digital-intelligent platform support layer enables core capabilities via data element induction, intelligent diffusion, and tacit knowledge conversion. 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