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It accounts for the competitive relationships among Decision Making Units (DMUs), achieving a Nash equilibrium solution through continuous iterations. Furthermore, the model accounts for undesirable outputs and various strategic orientations, enhancing its applicability. The model\u2019s effectiveness is validated through comparative analyses of diverse case studies. Additionally, the model\u2019s practical utility is demonstrated through the analysis of industrial data from various Chinese provinces between 2010 and 2019. 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