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This cluster of papers explores the innovations and challenges in the development of smart cities, focusing on aspects such as urban innovation, big data, Internet of Things, sustainability, governance, citizen participation, privacy concerns, and the role of artificial intelligence. The research covers a wide range of topics related to the conceptualization, implementation, and impact of smart city initiatives.

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Smart Cities; Urban Innovation; Big Data; Internet of Things; Sustainability; Governance; Citizen Participation; Privacy Concerns; Artificial Intelligence; Urban Development

Smart Cities and the Future Internet: Towards Cooperation Frameworks for Open Innovation

2011-01-01

Hans Schaffers , Nicos Komninos , Marc Pallot +3 more

Cities nowadays face complex challenges to meet objectives regarding socio-economic development and quality of life. The concept of "smart cities" is a response to these challenges. This paper explores "smart … Cities nowadays face complex challenges to meet objectives regarding socio-economic development and quality of life. The concept of "smart cities" is a response to these challenges. This paper explores "smart cities" as environments of open and user-driven innovation for experimenting and validating Future Internet-enabled services. Based on an analysis of the current landscape of smart city pilot programmes, Future Internet experimentally-driven research and projects in the domain of Living Labs, common resources regarding research and innovation can be identified that can be shared in open innovation environments. Effectively sharing these common resources for the purpose of establishing urban and regional innovation ecosystems requires sustainable partnerships and cooperation strategies among the main stakeholders.

Will the real smart city please stand up?

2008-11-26

Robert G. Hollands

Debates about the future of urban development in many Western countries have been increasingly influenced by discussions of smart cities. Yet despite numerous examples of this ‘urban labelling’ phenomenon, we … Debates about the future of urban development in many Western countries have been increasingly influenced by discussions of smart cities. Yet despite numerous examples of this ‘urban labelling’ phenomenon, we know surprisingly little about so‐called smart cities, particularly in terms of what the label ideologically reveals as well as hides. Due to its lack of definitional precision, not to mention an underlying self‐congratulatory tendency, the main thrust of this article is to provide a preliminary critical polemic against some of the more rhetorical aspects of smart cities. The primary focus is on the labelling process adopted by some designated smart cities, with a view to problematizing a range of elements that supposedly characterize this new urban form, as well as question some of the underlying assumptions/contradictions hidden within the concept. To aid this critique, the article explores to what extent labelled smart cities can be understood as a high‐tech variation of the ‘entrepreneurial city’, as well as speculates on some general principles which would make them more progressive and inclusive.

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Smart city policies: A spatial approach

2014-07-01

Margarita Angelidou

Critical interventions into the corporate smart city

2014-08-06

Robert G. Hollands

Driven by the profit motive of global high-technology companies, in collusion with the trend towards city governance being wedded to a competitive form of ‘urban entrepreneurialism’, has left little room … Driven by the profit motive of global high-technology companies, in collusion with the trend towards city governance being wedded to a competitive form of ‘urban entrepreneurialism’, has left little room for ordinary people to participate in the smart city. The article seeks to make a two-fold critical intervention into the dominance of this corporate smart city model. It does this by first looking at how we currently understand the smart city and critiques the growing trend towards corporate and entrepreneurial governance versions. A second form of intervention concerns considering smartness from different perspectives emanating from small-scale and fledgling examples of participatory and citizen-based types of smart initiatives.

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Towards an effective framework for building smart cities: Lessons from Seoul and San Francisco

2013-10-03

Jung Hoon Lee , Marguerite Gong Hancock , Mei-Chih Hu

Smart City Reference Model: Assisting Planners to Conceptualize the Building of Smart City Innovation Ecosystems

2012-03-07

Sotiris Zygiaris

Smart Cities: Definitions, Dimensions, Performance, and Initiatives

2015-01-02

Vito Albino , Umberto Berardi , Rosa Maria Dangelico

As the term “smart city” gains wider and wider currency, there is still confusion about what a smart city is, especially since several similar terms are often used interchangeably. This … As the term “smart city” gains wider and wider currency, there is still confusion about what a smart city is, especially since several similar terms are often used interchangeably. This paper aims to clarify the meaning of the word “smart” in the context of cities through an approach based on an in-depth literature review of relevant studies as well as official documents of international institutions. It also identifies the main dimensions and elements characterizing a smart city. The different metrics of urban smartness are reviewed to show the need for a shared definition of what constitutes a smart city, what are its features, and how it performs in comparison to traditional cities. Furthermore, performance measures and initiatives in a few smart cities are identified.

Smart cities as corporate storytelling

2014-05-04

Ola Söderström , Till F. Paasche , Francisco Klauser

On 4 November 2011, the trademark ‘smarter cities’ was officially registered as belonging to IBM. This was an important milestone in a struggle between IT companies over visibility and legitimacy … On 4 November 2011, the trademark ‘smarter cities’ was officially registered as belonging to IBM. This was an important milestone in a struggle between IT companies over visibility and legitimacy in the smart city market. Drawing on actor-network theory and critical planning theory, the paper analyzes IBM's smarter city campaign and finds it to be storytelling, aimed at making the company an ‘obligatory passage point’ in the implementation of urban technologies. Our argument unfolds in three parts. We first trace the emergence of the term ‘smart city’ in the public sphere. Secondly, we show that IBM's influential story about smart cities is far from novel but rather mobilizes and revisits two long-standing tropes: systems thinking and utopianism. Finally, we conclude, first by addressing two critical questions raised by this discourse: technocratic reductionism and the introduction of new moral imperatives in urban management; and second, by calling for the crafting of alternative smart city stories.

Sustainable–smart–resilient–low carbon–eco–knowledge cities; making sense of a multitude of concepts promoting sustainable urbanization

2015-02-10

Martin de Jong , Simon Joss , Daan Schraven +2 more

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Definition methodology for the smart cities model

2012-10-05

George Cristian Lăzăroiu , Mariacristina Roscia

Current trends in Smart City initiatives: Some stylised facts

2014-01-19

Paolo Neirotti , Alberto De Marco , Anna Corinna Cagliano +2 more

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Social barriers to the adoption of smart homes

2013-09-02

Nazmiye Balta‐Ozkan , Rosemary Davidson , Martha Bicket +1 more

Smarter Cities and Their Innovation Challenges

2011-06-01

Milind Naphade , Guruduth Banavar , Colin Harrison +2 more

The transformation to smarter cities will require innovation in planning, management, and operations. Several ongoing projects around the world illustrate the opportunities and challenges of this transformation. Cities must get … The transformation to smarter cities will require innovation in planning, management, and operations. Several ongoing projects around the world illustrate the opportunities and challenges of this transformation. Cities must get smarter to address an array of emerging urbanization challenges, and as the projects highlighted in this article show, several distinct paths are available. The number of cities worldwide pursuing smarter transformation is growing rapidly. However, these efforts face many political, socioeconomic, and technical hurdles. Changing the status quo is always difficult for city administrators, and smarter city initiatives often require extensive coordination, sponsorship, and support across multiple functional silos. The need to visibly demonstrate a continuous return on investment also presents a challenge. The technical obstacles will center on achieving system interoperability, ensuring security and privacy, accommodating a proliferation of sensors and devices, and adopting a new closed-loop human-computer interaction paradigm.

A Smart City Initiative: the Case of Barcelona

2012-01-27

Tuba Bakıcı , Esteve Almirall , Jonathan Wareham

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Making sense of smart cities: addressing present shortcomings

2014-10-21

Rob Kitchin

This commentary characterises and critiques research on smart cities. I argue that much of the writing and rhetoric about smart cities seeks to appear non-ideological, commonsensical and pragmatic. More critically … This commentary characterises and critiques research on smart cities. I argue that much of the writing and rhetoric about smart cities seeks to appear non-ideological, commonsensical and pragmatic. More critically orientated scholarship, while making vital conceptual and political interventions, presently has four shortcomings that inhibit making sense of and refashioning the smart city agenda: the lack of detailed genealogies of the concept and initiatives, the use of canonical examples and one-size fits all narratives, an absence of in-depth empirical case studies of specific smart city initiatives and comparative research that contrasts smart city developments in different locales and weak collaborative engagement with various stakeholders. These shortcomings are elaborated, accompanied with suggestions for addressing them.

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Smartmentality: The Smart City as Disciplinary Strategy

2013-07-11

Alberto Vanolo

The paper analyses the concept of the smart city in critical perspective, focusing on the power/knowledge implications for the contemporary city. On the one hand, smart city policies support new … The paper analyses the concept of the smart city in critical perspective, focusing on the power/knowledge implications for the contemporary city. On the one hand, smart city policies support new ways of imagining, organising and managing the city and its flows; on the other, they impress a new moral order on the city by introducing specific technical parameters in order to distinguish between the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ city. The smart city discourse may therefore be a powerful tool for the production of docile subjects and mechanisms of political legitimisation. The paper is largely based on theoretical reflections and uses smart city politics in Italy as a case study. The paper analyses how the smart city discourse proposed by the European Union has been reclassified to produce new visions of the ‘good city’ and the role of private actors and citizens in the management of urban development.

Governing the smart city: a review of the literature on smart urban governance

2015-04-29

Albert Meijer , Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar

Academic attention to smart cities and their governance is growing rapidly, but the fragmentation in approaches makes for a confusing debate. This article brings some structure to the debate by … Academic attention to smart cities and their governance is growing rapidly, but the fragmentation in approaches makes for a confusing debate. This article brings some structure to the debate by analyzing a corpus of 51 publications and mapping their variation. The analysis shows that publications differ in their emphasis on (1) smart technology, smart people or smart collaboration as the defining features of smart cities, (2) a transformative or incremental perspective on changes in urban governance, (3) better outcomes or a more open process as the legitimacy claim for smart city governance. We argue for a comprehensive perspective: smart city governance is about crafting new forms of human collaboration through the use of ICTs to obtain better outcomes and more open governance processes. Research into smart city governance could benefit from previous studies into success and failure factors for e-government and build upon sophisticated theories of socio-technical change. This article highlights that smart city governance is not a technological issue: we should study smart city governance as a complex process of institutional change and acknowledge the political nature of appealing visions of socio-technical governance. Points for practitioners The study provides practitioners with an in-depth understanding of current debates about smart city governance. The article highlights that governing a smart city is about crafting new forms of human collaboration through the use of information and communication technologies. City managers should realize that technology by itself will not make a city smarter: building a smart city requires a political understanding of technology, a process approach to manage the emerging smart city and a focus on both economic gains and other public values.

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Applications of big data to smart cities

2015-08-01

Eiman Al Nuaimi , Hind Al Neyadi , Nader Mohamed +1 more

Many governments are considering adopting the smart city concept in their cities and implementing big data applications that support smart city components to reach the required level of sustainability and … Many governments are considering adopting the smart city concept in their cities and implementing big data applications that support smart city components to reach the required level of sustainability and improve the living standards. Smart cities utilize multiple technologies to improve the performance of health, transportation, energy, education, and water services leading to higher levels of comfort of their citizens. This involves reducing costs and resource consumption in addition to more effectively and actively engaging with their citizens. One of the recent technologies that has a huge potential to enhance smart city services is big data analytics. As digitization has become an integral part of everyday life, data collection has resulted in the accumulation of huge amounts of data that can be used in various beneficial application domains. Effective analysis and utilization of big data is a key factor for success in many business and service domains, including the smart city domain. This paper reviews the applications of big data to support smart cities. It discusses and compares different definitions of the smart city and big data and explores the opportunities, challenges and benefits of incorporating big data applications for smart cities. In addition it attempts to identify the requirements that support the implementation of big data applications for smart city services. The review reveals that several opportunities are available for utilizing big data in smart cities; however, there are still many issues and challenges to be addressed to achieve better utilization of this technology.

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Smart cities: A conjuncture of four forces

2015-05-21

Margarita Angelidou

The role of big data in smart city

2016-05-18

Mohamed Hashem , Victor Chang , Nor Badrul Anuar +5 more

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How do we understand smart cities? An evolutionary perspective

2017-05-05

Rama Krishna Reddy Kummitha , Nathalie Crutzen

What are the differences between sustainable and smart cities?

2016-09-26

Hannele Ahvenniemi , Aapo Huovila , Isabel Pinto-Seppä +1 more

Everything you wanted to know about smart cities: The Internet of things is the backbone

2016-07-01

Saraju P. Mohanty , Uma Choppali , Elias Kougianos

This article is a single-source introduction to the emerging concept of smart cities. It can be used for familiarizing researchers with the vast scope of research possible in this application … This article is a single-source introduction to the emerging concept of smart cities. It can be used for familiarizing researchers with the vast scope of research possible in this application domain. The smart city is primarily a concept, and there is still not a clear and consistent definition among practitioners and academia. As a simplistic explanation, a smart city is a place where traditional networks and services are made more flexible, efficient, and sustainable with the use of information, digital, and telecommunication technologies to improve the city's operations for the benefit of its inhabitants. Smart cities are greener, safer, faster, and friendlier. The different components of a smart city include smart infrastructure, smart transportation, smart energy, smart health care, and smart technology. These components are what make the cities smart and efficient. Information and communication technology (ICT) are enabling keys for transforming traditional cities into smart cities. Two closely related emerging technology frameworks, the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data (BD), make smart cities efficient and responsive. The technology has matured enough to allow smart cities to emerge. However, there is much needed in terms of physical infrastructure, a smart city, the digital technologies translate into better public services for inhabitants and better use of resources while reducing environmental impacts. One of the formal definitions of the smart city is the following: a city "connecting the physical infrastructure, the information-technology infrastructure, the social infrastructure, and the business infrastructure to leverage the collective intelligence of the city" [4]. Another formal and comprehensive definition is "a smart sustainable city is an innovative city that uses information and communication technologies (ICTs) and other means to improve quality of life, efficiency of urban operations and services, and competitiveness, while ensuring that it meets the needs of present and future generations with respect to economic, social and environmental aspects" [12]. A broad overview of various components needed in a smart city is depicted in Figure 1. Any combination of various smart components can make cities smart. A city need not have all the components to be labeled as smart. The number of smart components depends on the cost and available technology.

Smart sustainable cities of the future: An extensive interdisciplinary literature review

2017-03-06

Simon Elias Bibri , John Krogstie

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The SAGE Handbook of Social Media Research Methods

2016-01-01

Luke Sloan , Anabel Quan‐Haase

The SAGE Handbook of Social Media Research Methods offers a step-by-step guide to overcoming the challenges inherent in research projects that deal with ‘big and broad data’, from the formulation … The SAGE Handbook of Social Media Research Methods offers a step-by-step guide to overcoming the challenges inherent in research projects that deal with ‘big and broad data’, from the formulation of research questions through to the interpretation of findings. The handbook includes chapters on specific social media platforms such as Twitter, Sina Weibo and Instagram, as well as a series of critical chapters. The holistic approach is organised into the following sections: • Conceptualising & Designing Social Media Research • Collection & Storage • Qualitative Approaches to Social Media Data • Quantitative Approaches to Social Media Data • Diverse Approaches to Social Media Data • Analytical Tools • Social Media Platforms This handbook is the single most comprehensive resource for any scholar or graduate student embarking on a social media project.

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The First Two Decades of Smart-City Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

2017-01-02

Luca Mora , Roberto Bolici , Mark Deakin

This paper reports on the first two decades of research on smart cities by conducting a bibliometric analysis of the literature published between 1992 and 2012. The analysis shows that … This paper reports on the first two decades of research on smart cities by conducting a bibliometric analysis of the literature published between 1992 and 2012. The analysis shows that smart-city research is fragmented and lacks cohesion, and its growth follows two main development paths. The first one is based on the peer-reviewed publications produced by European universities, which support a holistic perspective on smart cities. The second path, instead, stands on the gray literature produced by the American business community and relates to a techno-centric understanding of the subject. Divided along such paths, the future development of this new and promising field of research risks being undermined. For while the bibliometric analysis indicates that smart cities are emerging as a fast-growing topic of scientific enquiry, much of the knowledge that is generated about them is singularly technological in nature. In that sense, lacking the social intelligence, cultural artifacts, and environmental attributes, which are needed for the ICT-related urban innovation that such research champions.

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Searching for Smart City definition: a comprehensive proposal

2013-10-30

Renata Paola Dameri

During the latest years, smart city projects have been more and more popular and widespread all over the world. The continuous increasing of cityâ€™s population and the complexity of city … During the latest years, smart city projects have been more and more popular and widespread all over the world. The continuous increasing of cityâ€™s population and the complexity of city management drive local governments towards the strong use of technologies to support a higher quality of urban spaces and a better offering of public services. The fascination of smart cities, able to link high technology, green environment and well-being for citizens, interests all the municipalities, independently on their dimensions, geographical area or culture. However, the concept of smart city is far from to be unambiguous. Several experiences all over the world show that cities define themselves as smart, but the meaning attributed to this word is different each time. Smart city concept has been growing from empirical experience, therefore a systemic theoretical study about this phenomenon still lacks. In this paper, the author aims to propose a comprehensive and verified definition of smart city, based on both a deep literature investigation about smart city studies and a large survey of smart city projects in the international panorama. The goal of this work is not only to provide a clear framework about this interesting and current topic, but also to support local governments and public administrations in effective smart city implementation, able to create public value and well being for citizens and environmental sustainability in the urban space.Â

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The IoT for smart sustainable cities of the future: An analytical framework for sensor-based big data applications for environmental sustainability

2017-12-28

Simon Elias Bibri

Being a ‘citizen’ in the smart city: up and down the scaffold of smart citizen participation in Dublin, Ireland

2018-01-12

Paolo Cardullo , Rob Kitchin

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Towards sustainable smart cities: A review of trends, architectures, components, and open challenges in smart cities

2018-02-20

Bhagya Nathali Silva , Murad Khan , Kijun Han

Understanding ‘smart cities’: Intertwining development drivers with desired outcomes in a multidimensional framework

2018-04-24

Tan Yiğitcanlar , Md. Kamruzzaman , Laurie Buys +4 more

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The governance of smart cities: A systematic literature review

2018-06-22

Robert Wilhelm Siegfried Ruhlandt

Can cities become smart without being sustainable? A systematic review of the literature

2018-11-29

Tan Yiğitcanlar , Md. Kamruzzaman , Marcus Foth +3 more

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Understanding Smart Cities: Innovation ecosystems, technological advancements, and societal challenges

2018-12-22

Francesco Paolo Appio , Marcos Lima , Sotirios Paroutis

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On big data, artificial intelligence and smart cities

2019-01-27

Zaheer Allam , Zaynah A. Dhunny

Smart cities: Advances in research—An information systems perspective

2019-01-15

Elvira Ismagilova , Laurie Hughes , Yogesh K. Dwivedi +1 more

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The role of artificial intelligence in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

2020-01-13

Ricardo Vinuesa , Hossein Azizpour , Iolanda Leite +7 more

Abstract The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and its progressively wider impact on many sectors requires an assessment of its effect on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Using … Abstract The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and its progressively wider impact on many sectors requires an assessment of its effect on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Using a consensus-based expert elicitation process, we find that AI can enable the accomplishment of 134 targets across all the goals, but it may also inhibit 59 targets. However, current research foci overlook important aspects. The fast development of AI needs to be supported by the necessary regulatory insight and oversight for AI-based technologies to enable sustainable development. Failure to do so could result in gaps in transparency, safety, and ethical standards.

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The ‘actually existing smart city’

2014-10-27

Taylor Shelton , Matthew Zook , Alan Wiig

This paper grounds the critique of the ‘smart city’ in its historical and geographical context. Adapting Brenner and Theodore’s notion of ‘actually existing neoliberalism’, we suggest a greater attention be … This paper grounds the critique of the ‘smart city’ in its historical and geographical context. Adapting Brenner and Theodore’s notion of ‘actually existing neoliberalism’, we suggest a greater attention be paid to the ‘actually existing smart city’, rather than the exceptional or paradigmatic smart cities of Songdo, Masdar and Living PlanIT Valley. Through a closer analysis of cases in Louisville and Philadelphia, we demonstrate the utility of understanding the material effects of these policies in actual cities around the world, with a particular focus on how and from where these policies have arisen, and how they have unevenly impacted the places that have adopted them.

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The real-time city? Big data and smart urbanism

2013-11-28

Rob Kitchin

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Smart Tourism Destinations

2013-01-01

Dimitrios Buhalis , Aditya Amaranggana

The rapid development of technologies introduces smartness to all organisations and communities. The Smart Tourism Destinations (STD) concept emerges from the development of Smart Cities. With technology being embedded on … The rapid development of technologies introduces smartness to all organisations and communities. The Smart Tourism Destinations (STD) concept emerges from the development of Smart Cities. With technology being embedded on all organisations and entities, destinations will exploit synergies between ubiquitous sensing technology and their social components to support the enrichment of tourist experiences. By applying smartness concept to address travellers' needs before, during and after their trip, destinations could increase their competitiveness level. This paper aims to take advantage from the development of Smart Cities by conceptualising framework for Smart Tourism Destinations through exploring tourism applications in destination and addressing both opportunities and challenges it possessed.

Smart cities: big data, civic hackers, and the quest for a new utopia

2014-01-21

Anthony M. Townsend

We live in a world defined by urbanization and digital ubiquity, where mobile broadband connections outnumber fixed ones, machines dominate a new internet of things, and more people live in … We live in a world defined by urbanization and digital ubiquity, where mobile broadband connections outnumber fixed ones, machines dominate a new internet of things, and more people live in cities than in the countryside. In Smart Cities, urbanist and technology expert Anthony Townsend takes a broad historical look at the forces that have shaped the planning and design of cities and information technologies from the rise of the great industrial cities of the nineteenth century to the present. A century ago, the telegraph and the mechanical tabulator were used to tame cities of millions. Today, cellular networks and cloud computing tie together the complex choreography of mega-regions of tens of millions of people. In response, cities worldwide are deploying technology to address both the timeless challenges of government and the mounting problems posed by human settlements of previously unimaginable size and complexity. In Chicago, GPS sensors on snow plows feed a real-time plow tracker map that everyone can access. In Zaragoza, Spain, a citizen card can get you on the free city-wide Wi-Fi network, unlock a bike share, check a book out of the library, and pay for your bus ride home. In New York, a guerrilla group of citizen-scientists installed sensors in local sewers to alert you when stormwater runoff overwhelms the system, dumping waste into local waterways. As technology barons, entrepreneurs, mayors, and an emerging vanguard of civic hackers are trying to shape this new frontier, Smart Cities considers the motivations, aspirations, and shortcomings of them all while offering a new civics to guide our efforts as we build the future together, one click at a time.

Working with Microfit 4.0 : interactive econometric analysis

1997-01-01

M. Hashem Pesaran , Bahram Pesaran

The zero marginal cost society: the Internet of things, the collaborative commons, and the eclipse of capitalism

2014-10-23

Jérémy Rifkin

The capitalist era is passing. Rising in its wake is a new global collaborative Commons that will fundamentally transform our way of life. Bestselling author Jeremy Rifkin explains that intense … The capitalist era is passing. Rising in its wake is a new global collaborative Commons that will fundamentally transform our way of life. Bestselling author Jeremy Rifkin explains that intense competition is forcing the introduction of ever newer technologies, in turn boosting productivity to the point where the marginal cost of producing additional units is nearly zero, making the product essentially free. In turn, profits are drying up, property ownership is becoming meaningless, and an economy based on scarcity is giving way to an economy of abundance. Rifkin describes how hundreds of millions of people are already transferring parts of their economic lives from capitalist markets to networked Commons. Prosumers are producing their own information, entertainment, energy, and 3-D printed products at nearly zero marginal cost, and sharing them via social media sites and other venues. Students are enrolling in massive open online courses (MOOCs) that also operate at near-zero marginal cost. As a result, exchange value in the marketplace is increasingly being replaced by use value on the collaborative Commons. Identity is less bound to what one owns and more to what one shares. Cooperation replaces self-interest, access trumps ownership, and networking drubs autonomy. We are, Rifkin says, entering a world beyond markets where we are learning how to live together collaboratively and sustainably.

Smart and Digital City: A Systematic Literature Review

2014-01-01

Annalisa Cocchia

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: THE KEY TO SMART CITIES AND MODERN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2025-06-26

| Journal of Management Sciences and Applications

The process of organizational change through the use of digital technologies and business models to improve economic performance and respond to changing consumer behavior is inevitable for modern organizations. Digital … The process of organizational change through the use of digital technologies and business models to improve economic performance and respond to changing consumer behavior is inevitable for modern organizations. Digital transformation is a comprehensive process of integrating modern digital technologies into economic, social and administrative systems, in order to achieve more effective, adaptive and sustainable forms of management, production and service. It is not limited to the simple implementation of technologies but implies a deep rethinking and reorganization of business models, public policies and social interactions. The significance of digital transformation for the economy is multidimensional. At the macroeconomic level, it accelerates economic growth by increasing productivity, encourages innovation and creates new markets and forms of employment. At the same time, digitalization contributes to greater transparency, flexibility and efficiency in the management of public resources, which in turn improves the investment climate and competitiveness at the regional and national levels. At the macroeconomic level, digital transformation allows enterprises to optimize their processes, personalize the services offered and respond more adequately to the needs of consumers in the conditions of a globalizing and high-tech economy. In addition, it creates prerequisites for digital inclusion and social innovation, which are essential for fair and sustainable economic progress. The aim of this study is to determine to what extent the demand for digital services is developing in Bulgarian regional development and what are the factors that limit this process. The determinants of demand are examined as a function of the interests and attitudes of users of digital services in the public sector.

Sustainable Cities and Communities: Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends and Scholarly Networks

2025-06-25

Cornelia Ayu Purwandari , Edi Purwanto , Cynthia Sari Dewi +1 more | International Journal of Business Law and Education

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends, collaboration networks, and thematic developments within Sustainable Cities and Communities, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11). Using the … This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends, collaboration networks, and thematic developments within Sustainable Cities and Communities, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11). Using the Scopus database, 107 relevant documents published between 1998 and 2024 were analyzed to identify patterns in scholarly output, publication types, influential sources, and international co-authorship. VOSviewer software was employed to generate visualizations, including co-authorship by country, keyword co-occurrence networks, temporal evolution, and density mapping of research focus areas. The findings reveal a significant increase in publication activity post-2015, following the global adoption of the 2030 Agenda. The United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Italy emerged as key contributors to international research collaborations. Thematic clusters primarily revolve around urban planning, sustainability frameworks, climate change, and SDG monitoring. Recent trends show a growing emphasis on climate adaptation and community engagement in urban sustainability. This study provides a structured overview of the intellectual landscape in sustainable urban development and highlights emerging research priorities. The insights can support scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in understanding the field's evolution and identify future directions for interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research.

IoT-based Cloud using in Intelligent Transportation System and the traffic control system for the smart city Bhagalpur, Bihar

2025-06-25

Supriya Raj , Nesar Ahmad | Research Square (Research Square)

<title>Abstract</title> The concept of smart cities defined decades back has been starting to take shape in reality. It requires stakeholders and policies, convergence of technologies to design a model smart … <title>Abstract</title> The concept of smart cities defined decades back has been starting to take shape in reality. It requires stakeholders and policies, convergence of technologies to design a model smart city that allows infrastructure, vehicular movement through traffic to be optimised. Using IoT-based Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Traffic Control System (TCS), the current research focussed on Bhagalpur city test piloting the design setup. Cross sectional traffic congestion data of Bhagalpur, map volume of vehicles at any time approaching the intersection, segregate lean-peak traffic congestion. Real time data warnings to Bhagalpur drivers about possible delays at the traffic intersections. It helps to avoid delay, allowing them to reroute, improve traffic flow, reduced congestion. Cloud platform using data analytics in real time and relayed through 5G network for Bhagalpur drivers in traffic congestion where intelligent traffic control framework helped to leverage IoT-based cloud computing. Improvements of IoT based ITS embedded in Cloud platform, in existing traffic management indicating reduced travel times, and enhanced overall transportation efficiency demonstrating integration of fusion of technologies. Results confirmed that application of multiple technologies at hardware-software across urban city infrastructure helps in designing IoT-based ITS capturing live data for reduced travel times, and enhanced overall transportation efficiency. Outcomes showed that traffic intersection delays, queue lengths to be controlled with adaptive signal control, improved travel times and traffic distribution across network with dynamic route optimization.

A Review of Data Models and Frameworks in Urban Environments in the Context of AI

2025-06-25

H. Patricia McKenna | Urban Science

This review paper provides a comprehensive review and analysis of the research and practice literature relating to data models and frameworks pertaining to urban and other AI-rich environments, extending to … This review paper provides a comprehensive review and analysis of the research and practice literature relating to data models and frameworks pertaining to urban and other AI-rich environments, extending to the planetary environment. Elements of focus include the very definition, along with the nature and stability, of the concept of AI itself; consideration of the notion of “open” in an AI context; data sharing, exchange, access, control, and use; and associated challenges and opportunities. Current gaps and problems in the literature on these data models are identified, giving rise to opportunities for research and practice going forward. One of the key gaps associated with AI models and frameworks lies in meeting the needs of the public, with the current top-down approach to AI design, development, and use emerging as a key problem. Such gaps set the stage for a number of recommendations, including human–AI collaboration; extending understanding of human–AI interactions; risk mitigation associated with artificial superintelligence and agentic approaches; and rethinking current AI models and the very definition of AI. This review paper is significant in that it integrates a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis to synthesize challenges, opportunities, gaps, and problems, offering a roadmap for human–AI interactions and collaborations in urban development.

The Internet of Things, Fog, and Cloud Continuum: Integration Challenges and Opportunities for Smart Cities

2025-06-25

Rodger Lea , Toni Adame , Alexandre Berne +1 more | Future Internet

This paper explores the broad area of Smart City services and how the evolving Cloud-Edge-IoT continuum can support application deployment in Smart Cities. We initially introduce a range of Smart … This paper explores the broad area of Smart City services and how the evolving Cloud-Edge-IoT continuum can support application deployment in Smart Cities. We initially introduce a range of Smart City services and highlight their computational needs. We then discuss the role of the Cloud-Edge-IoT continuum as a technological platform to meet those needs. To validate this approach, we present the COGNIFOG platform, a Cloud-Edge-IoT platform developed to support city-centric use cases, and an initial technology trial that shows the early benefits of using the platform. We conclude with plans for improvements to COGNIFOG based on the trials and with a broader set of observations on the future of the Cloud-Edge-IoT continuum in Smart City services and applications.

Role of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Cities

2025-06-24

Lalit Kumar , Ritu Gupta , Komal Bhardwaj | Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series

City planners are starting to have serious concerns about urbanization. Rapid, efficient, and affordable services are among the many needs of the world's residents as the urban population grows and … City planners are starting to have serious concerns about urbanization. Rapid, efficient, and affordable services are among the many needs of the world's residents as the urban population grows and puts more strain on available resources. To manage their city efficiently, city planners must crucially offer the necessary infrastructure support. These comprise, among other things, clean drinking water, power, infrastructure such as roads. bridges etc., housing, transit, and Information and Communications Technology (ICT). In response to growing demand in their cities, planners have turned to technology to improve service delivery, enhance residents' lives, and stimulate local and national economic growth. An overview of the many technology options accessible to planners to help them facilitate the efficient and quick delivery of services to their inhabitants is given in this chapter. Few examples of these technical solutions include big data, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), among others.

INTELIGÊNCIA URBANA E SUSTENTABILIDADE EM DIFERENTES ESCALAS: ESTUDOS DE CASO E ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA

2025-06-24

Franklyn Oliveira Firmo , Jaison da Silva Sacramento , José Carlos Beker +2 more | Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação

O crescimento urbano impõe desafios complexos à gestão pública, demandando soluções que equilibrem desenvolvimento econômico, qualidade de vida e sustentabilidade. As cidades inteligentes surgem como alternativa inovadora, utilizando tecnologia para … O crescimento urbano impõe desafios complexos à gestão pública, demandando soluções que equilibrem desenvolvimento econômico, qualidade de vida e sustentabilidade. As cidades inteligentes surgem como alternativa inovadora, utilizando tecnologia para tornar os espaços urbanos mais eficientes. Este estudo analisa quatro cidades: São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Copenhague e Curitiba, destacando abordagens distintas no planejamento sustentável. Enquanto São José dos Campos investe em inovação tecnológica, São Paulo enfrenta desafios estruturais. Copenhague exemplifica mobilidade sustentável e governança colaborativa, enquanto Curitiba prioriza planejamento urbano integrado. A análise evidencia que tecnologia, participação cidadã e planejamento são essenciais para cidades resilientes. Estratégias adaptadas ao contexto local são cruciais para garantir inclusão e sustentabilidade.

Public perceptions of responsible AI in local government: A multi-country study using the theory of planned behaviour

2025-06-24

Anne David , Tan Yiğitcanlar , Kevin C. Desouza +5 more | Government Information Quarterly

Developing Smart Cities: An International Examination of the Role of Public Libraries

2025-06-24

Battulga Buyannemekh , Mila Gascó‐Hernández | Public Library Quarterly

Smart Cities and Smart Energy: Living Spaces of The Future

2025-06-24

Halim Cem Teleri , Şaban Mustafa Ersungur | Özgür Yayınları eBooks

The 21st century’s rapid urbanization necessitates transformative approaches to city design and administration. This article explores the convergence of smart cities and smart energy, focusing on their socio-economic impacts and … The 21st century’s rapid urbanization necessitates transformative approaches to city design and administration. This article explores the convergence of smart cities and smart energy, focusing on their socio-economic impacts and technological drivers. Through a literature review and open-source analysis, the study proposes a definition of smart cities and classifies their social and economic implications. It argues that the socio-economic effects of smart cities must be examined from a multi-stakeholder perspective. While contributing to the theoretical understanding of smart cities, the paper emphasizes the need for strategies to maximize positive outcomes (e.g., economic growth, improved quality of life) and minimize negative ones. Key technological advancements, such as green roofs, autonomous vehicles, smart buildings, and e-government services, are analyzed, alongside their potential benefits and challenges. The study concludes that smart cities and economic development are complementary, with smart initiatives driving job creation, infrastructure investment, and energy efficiency while enhancing safety, environmental sustainability, and civic engagement. However, citizen involvement is crucial for building resilient, intelligent urban centers, and municipal authorities must engage citizens in decision-making processes to ensure sustainable and inclusive urban transformation.

The Role of AI and Automation in Green Management

2025-06-24

Bhartrihari Pandiya , Ankita Srivastava , Manisha Raj | Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks

AI-Driven Policing and Urban Security in Smart Cities

2025-06-24

| Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series

A Cyber-Physical Systems and the Smart City Vision

2025-06-24

Khushboo Malik , Kamal Upreti , Onam Singh +3 more | Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series

The process of urban areas' transformation into smart cities with the help of Smart Cyber-Physical Systems (SCPS) is one of the most defining trends of modern urbanism. It requires a … The process of urban areas' transformation into smart cities with the help of Smart Cyber-Physical Systems (SCPS) is one of the most defining trends of modern urbanism. It requires a multifaceted perspective of smart cities, thereby evaluating the facets of SCPS intently concerning the complexities of their integration in urban structures while exploring their influence that transcends the domains of social sciences and economics, which has become crucial. In this context, smart cities are constructed as integrated systems at the crossroads of the digital and the physical: they sustain, facilitate, and improve the performance of the city's functions and living environment. The importance of technological environments in orientation and close consideration of SCPS reveals the functions in gathering data, immediate analysis, and decision-making processes of urban management. The interconnection of the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics considering their impact and the creation of sustainable enhancing the quality of public services.

Reflections on the Importance of Sustainability Management in Smart Cities

2025-06-23

Christian Schachtner | CRC Press eBooks

Cybersecurity policy on smart city infrastructure: a mapping of new threats and protections

2025-06-23

Herman Lawelai , Eko Priyo Purnomo , Achmad Nurmandi +2 more | Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management

Purpose This study aims to identify and map new cybersecurity threats and protection strategies associated with smart city infrastructures. The rapid adoption of smart city technologies has introduced significant vulnerabilities, … Purpose This study aims to identify and map new cybersecurity threats and protection strategies associated with smart city infrastructures. The rapid adoption of smart city technologies has introduced significant vulnerabilities, necessitating comprehensive cybersecurity policies. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a qualitative approach to analyze existing literature, the Scopus database and case studies to identify cybersecurity threats and protect smart city infrastructures. It examines cybersecurity frameworks from various countries and their effectiveness. The research uses bibliometric analysis and visualization tools, such as VOSviewer, RStudio-Bibloshiny and CiteSpace, to map the research landscape, identify key themes and detect emerging trends in the field. Findings The findings reveal that smart city technologies are highly susceptible to cyber intrusions, data theft and privacy breaches. Key vulnerabilities include integrating artificial intelligence and Internet of Things systems and exposing critical public safety and energy systems to hacking and malicious attacks. Effective mitigation strategies, such as security-by-design and continuous security patching, are essential to counter these threats. A comprehensive approach that includes threat analysis and data security improvements significantly reduces cybersecurity risks. Practical implications The study emphasizes the need for a robust cybersecurity policy framework tailored to smart city infrastructures. Policymakers must focus on implementing effective security measures and privacy protection policies to ensure the safety and resilience of smart cities. Cybersecurity risk assessments and threat modeling methodologies are also recommended to proactively identify and address potential threats. Originality/value This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing a detailed mapping of cybersecurity threats and protection strategies specific to smart city infrastructures. It underscores the importance of developing a comprehensive cybersecurity policy framework, informed by global best practices, to safeguard technological advancements and public services in smart cities.

Designing a Centralized Smart City Model: A Conceptual Model for Integrated Urban Services

2025-06-23

Misbah Altaf , Muhammad Azam , Linda Khan +3 more | Deleted Journal

In the era of smart city development, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency at Realtime is crucial. To meet the complexity of advanced urban environments smart city technologies—including IoT and ICT—play … In the era of smart city development, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency at Realtime is crucial. To meet the complexity of advanced urban environments smart city technologies—including IoT and ICT—play a vital role. These innovations aim to improve quality of life and represent progress in urban monitoring and control. Key sectors such as traffic management, healthcare, surveillance, governance, and security are becoming increasingly intelligent. As urban populations grow, the demand for integrated and efficient smart city services—particularly in surveillance, transportation, public safety, and healthcare—continues to rise. This paper proposes a concept for comprehensive and centralized smart city model that unifies various autonomous departments to operate cohesively under an AI-driven system, thereby enhancing responsiveness and resource coordination.

Citizen-centric smart city strategies: Analyzing public demand and economic value in South Korea

2025-06-23

Kyungah Kim , Hyunchan Seung , Jinseok Kim +1 more | Cities

Social Inclusivity in the Smart City Governance: Overcoming the Digital Divide

2025-06-22

Vitalii Kruhlov , Jaroslav Dvořák | Sustainability

The current research examines the issue of social inclusivity in the context of digitalization of smart city governance and explores ways to overcome the digital divide, which impedes equal access … The current research examines the issue of social inclusivity in the context of digitalization of smart city governance and explores ways to overcome the digital divide, which impedes equal access to online services for vulnerable population groups (elderly people, people with disabilities, low-income individuals, and residents of remote areas). Based on a literature review, the study outlines three generations of the digital divide: access, digital skills, and the ability to derive socio-economic benefits. A methodology is proposed that combines cluster analysis of 27 European cities using 11 integrated indicators, aimed at identifying typical development profiles while accounting for infrastructure, air quality, and levels of digital literacy. The results revealed four clusters: “Digital Leaders with Environmental Awareness”, “Mid-Level Cities with Development Potential”, “Opportunities with Environmental Challenges”, and “Advanced Digital Hubs with High Quality of Life”. The study confirms the hypothesis regarding the effectiveness of a comprehensive approach that integrates infrastructure investment, educational programs, and inclusive planning. The article’s conclusions emphasize the need to apply universal design principles, subsidize internet access, and regularly monitor digital inclusion indices to achieve SDGs 11 and 16.

The Data-Informed City: A Conceptual Framework for Advancing Research and Practice

2025-06-22

J. de Jong , Fernando Fernández-Monge , Quinton Mayne +1 more | Information Polity

Over the last decades, scholars and practitioners have focused their attention on the use of data for improving public action, with a renewed interest in the emergence of big data … Over the last decades, scholars and practitioners have focused their attention on the use of data for improving public action, with a renewed interest in the emergence of big data and artificial intelligence. The potential of data is particularly salient in cities, where vast amounts of data are being generated from traditional and novel sources. Despite this growing interest, there is a need for a conceptual and operational understanding of the beneficial uses of data. This article presents a comprehensive and precise account of how cities can use data to address problems more effectively, efficiently, equitably, and in a more accountable manner. It does so by synthesizing and augmenting current research with empirical evidence derived from original research and learnings from a program designed to strengthen city governments’ data capacity. The framework can be used to support longitudinal and comparative analyses as well as explore questions such as how different uses of data employed at various levels of maturity can yield disparate outcomes. Practitioners can use the framework to identify and prioritize areas in which building data capacity might further the goals of their teams and organizations.

Contextualizing smart urbanism: Emergent geography of smartness and happiness in a digitalizing world

2025-06-21

Vinci Y.J. Cheung , George C. S. Lin | Applied Geography

Role of Artificial Intelligence in Public Value Creation in Local Government in Chongqing, China: Inputs to Improved E-Governance

2025-06-20

Teng Zhang | Pacific International Journal

This study assessed the role of artificial intelligence in local government in terms of data integration, policy innovation, smart application and collaboration; and public values created by the adoption of … This study assessed the role of artificial intelligence in local government in terms of data integration, policy innovation, smart application and collaboration; and public values created by the adoption of artificial intelligence. The respondents are the residents and local government employees of Chongqing, China. Respondents noted strong improvements in several public value areas, particularly in transparency, cost savings, and effective decision-making. This indicates that AI has the potential to significantly enhance service delivery and citizen engagement in local governance. The findings indicate a significant relationship between the role of AI in local government and the creation of public values. This suggests that as AI is integrated into local governance, it has the capacity to produce notable public benefits, reinforcing its importance in policy making and service delivery.

Rethinking urban AI: a critical posthumanist perspective on intelligence, autonomy, and agency

2025-06-20

Fabio Iapaolo , Casey R. Lynch | Urban Geography

Rethinking Human-Centered Design: From Automation to Sustainable Innovation

2025-06-20

Michele Visciòla | interactions

Da heterotopia à tecno-heterotopia: por um estado de imunidade comum

2025-06-20

Bräulio Marques Rodrigues | Griot Revista de Filosofia

O artigo explora o conceito de heterotopia de Foucault no contexto digital e ambiental contemporâneo, dialogando com Peter Sloterdijk. Propõe a tecno-heterotopia como um arquipélago de comunidades interconectadas, baseadas em … O artigo explora o conceito de heterotopia de Foucault no contexto digital e ambiental contemporâneo, dialogando com Peter Sloterdijk. Propõe a tecno-heterotopia como um arquipélago de comunidades interconectadas, baseadas em uma ética global da moderação e um direito ambiental de resistência. Nesse cenário, inspirado na leitura topológica Sloterdijk, surge a hipótese do Estado de Imunidade Comum, uma alternativa ao Estado-nação, promovendo governança descentralizada e comunitária para enfrentar os desafios do Antropoceno. A digitalização e a interconectividade são apresentadas como formas de reorganizar o espaço político e social, superando fronteiras territoriais. A proposta inclui um modelo de governança em rede, onde comunidades cooperam para a proteção ambiental e social. O artigo sugere que a ressonância entre diferentes formas de vida pode orientar uma nova ética política, baseada na colaboração e no cuidado com o planeta. Assim, defende-se uma reformulação da soberania em direção a um modelo mais sustentável e descentralizado tal como uma governança em nuvem.

Federated Learning for Sustainable Development Using IoT/Edge Computing System

2025-06-20

M. Yogeshwari , S. Lavanya , S. Deepa +1 more | Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks

Harnessing big data and artificial intelligence for sustainability: insights into social, environmental, and economic development using UTAUT model

2025-06-20

Wasim Ahmad , Ameer Ahmed Abbasi , Xiaoyu Wu | International Journal of Business and Systems Research

Digital and Sustainable Education and Social Inclusion: A Bibliometric Review with the Consolidated Meta-Analytical Approach

2025-06-20

Patricio Ramírez-Correa , Ari Melo Mariano , Maíra Rocha Santos | Sustainability

Navigating the intertwined challenges of digital transformation, sustainability, education, and social inclusion is crucial for equitable global progress. This study contributes to this challenge by presenting an integrative model based … Navigating the intertwined challenges of digital transformation, sustainability, education, and social inclusion is crucial for equitable global progress. This study contributes to this challenge by presenting an integrative model based on a systematic review of the scientific literature exploring their intersection. Following the Consolidated Meta-Analytical Approach Theory (TEMAC) methodology, core studies from the Scopus and Web of Science databases were systematically selected using strict inclusion criteria and Kappa index reliability testing. The review identified five key research fronts: digital inequality, inclusive education, public policies and infrastructure, digital accessibility, and sustainable educational models. These findings collectively reveal how improving digital access, fostering inclusive governance, and ensuring equitable education emerge as interconnected drivers of sustainable development. In this regard, the proposed model aligns with the broader objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering a multidimensional framework to guide future research and inform the development of effective public policies for sustainable digital education.

Integrating Smart City Technologies into Urban Planning: A Strategic Approach to Urban Security in Nigeria

2025-06-20

Haliru Aminu Ahmad | Research Square (Research Square)

<title>Abstract</title> Urban centers in Nigeria are experiencing rapid population growth, resulting in increased pressure on infrastructure and heightened security challenges. This research explores the integration of smart city solutions into … <title>Abstract</title> Urban centers in Nigeria are experiencing rapid population growth, resulting in increased pressure on infrastructure and heightened security challenges. This research explores the integration of smart city solutions into urban planning as a strategic measure to address urban security issues in Nigerian cities. Utilizing both primary and secondary data, the study investigates the awareness, perception, and effectiveness of smart technologies such as surveillance systems, data analytics, and emergency response tools in enhancing public safety. The primary data, collected from 250 respondents across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, revealed strong public support for the adoption of smart technologies despite low awareness and trust in law enforcement’s current use of such systems. Secondary data analysis highlighted ongoing smart city initiatives in Nigeria and emphasized the need for robust policy frameworks, improved cybersecurity protocols, and stakeholder collaboration. The study concludes that integrating smart technologies into urban planning can significantly improve urban security if supported by inclusive policies, adequate funding, and public engagement.

Harnessing Gen-AI for Enhanced Public Engagement and Participatory Research: A Business and Management Perspective

2025-06-20

Purushottam Balaso Pawar , V. Gaikwad | RESEARCH HUB International Multidisciplinary Research Journal

This manuscript explores the transformative potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) in enhancing public engagement and participatory research within the realm of business and management. It examines how Gen-AI technologies, … This manuscript explores the transformative potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) in enhancing public engagement and participatory research within the realm of business and management. It examines how Gen-AI technologies, including natural language processing, machine learning, and data analytics, can overcome traditional barriers to effective communication and collaboration between engineers, stakeholders, and the general public. The study investigates various applications of Gen-AI, such as NLP-powered chatbots for improved communication, AI-driven crowdsourcing platforms for data collection and analysis, and collaborative design tools for inclusive engineering solutions. Through case studies in smart city planning, renewable energy infrastructure, and transportation system redesign, the manuscript demonstrates the practical benefits of integrating Gen-AI into public engagement processes. While highlighting the potential for more inclusive, efficient, and impactful engineering projects, the research also addresses critical challenges and ethical considerations, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the need for transparency in AI decision-making. The manuscript concludes by proposing future directions for research and development in this rapidly evolving field, emphasizing the importance of responsible adoption and continuous refinement of Gen-AI technologies to foster more collaborative and socially relevant engineering outcomes.

Management Innovation Initiatives for Enhancing the Resilience of Community Green Spaces During Times of Crisis

2025-06-20

Hao Zhang , Jirapong Ruanggoon | Human Behavior, Development and Society

Aim/Purpose: This study explored how Suzhou City has applied innovative management strategies to help its community green spaces remain resilient during times of crisis, such as labor shortages, environmental challenges, … Aim/Purpose: This study explored how Suzhou City has applied innovative management strategies to help its community green spaces remain resilient during times of crisis, such as labor shortages, environmental challenges, and disruptions from economic and public health emergencies.This research sought to understand how these strategies can maintain the functionality of green spaces, which are vital for public well-being, especially during difficult times. Introduction/Background: Community green spaces—such as parks and gardens—play a key role in improving public health and the quality of life in urban areas. They provide spaces for recreation, relaxation, and environmental benefits. During crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, these spaces may face significant challenges, including reduced maintenance, limited accessibility, and overall deterioration. This study focused on Suzhou City, which experienced a range of difficulties during the pandemic and other crises. It looked at how the city adapted its management practices to overcome these issues, and ensure that green spaces remained available and sustainable for its communities. Methodology: The research followed a qualitative approach, combining document analysis, interviews with green space management experts, and field observations. Experts in urban planning and environmental management shared insights into how innovative techniques and strategies were implemented to address challenges in maintaining green spaces. Documents related to city planning, crisis management, and green space policies were reviewed to gather additional data. Observations of several green spaces throughout Suzhou City helped to assess the practical impacts of these management strategies. The data collected were analyzed to identify key themes and strategies that contributed to the resilience of green spaces during crises. Findings: The study uncovered several significant challenges, including labor shortages, financial constraints, and disruptions from public health crises like COVID-19. Despite these obstacles, Suzhou City successfully implemented several innovative management strategies to ensure the resilience of its community green spaces. One key approach was flexible workforce management, which involved utilizing temporary staff and volunteers to sustain essential maintenance tasks. Additionally, cross-training existing staff to handle multiple roles helped to mitigate the impact of workforce shortages, ensuring that critical functions could continue uninterrupted. Another crucial strategy was the integration of technology into maintenance operations. The city adopted automated irrigation systems, digital monitoring tools, and online task coordination platforms to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on manual labor. These technological solutions streamlined maintenance processes and optimized resource allocation, making green space management more sustainable. Moreover, Suzhou City strengthened its emergency response systems to maintain public access to green spaces during and after disruptions. Implementing well-structured protocols allowed for rapid restoration efforts, ensuring that green spaces remained safe and functional for visitors even in times of crisis. Community involvement also played a significant role in maintaining urban green spaces. Encouraging local residents to participate in the upkeep of nearby parks fostered a sense of community ownership and responsibility. This participatory approach proved effective in supplementing municipal efforts, particularly when official staffing was limited.Overall, these strategies were instrumental in preserving the resilience and accessibility of Suzhou’s green spaces throughout various crises.The findings highlighted the importance of adaptable and sustainable management practices that can be swiftly deployed in response to unforeseen challenges, reinforcing the role of innovation in urban environmental management. Contribution/Impact on Society: This research offers valuable insights into the field of urban planning and crisis management, demonstrating how innovative practices can strengthen the resilience of community green spaces. By focusing on a real-world example from Suzhou City, the study provides practical lessons that can be applied to other cities facing similar challenges. The findings underscore the need for flexibility, technological integration, and community engagement in managing green spaces, especially during times of crisis. These strategies not only help maintain green spaces, but also contribute to improving public health, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. Recommendations: The findings suggested key strategies for urban planners and policymakers to enhance green space resilience. Cities should adopt flexible maintenance systems that can quickly adjust to workforce shortages and disruptions. Technology integration, such as automated irrigation and digital monitoring, can streamline maintenance and reduce labor dependency. Developing proactive crisis management plans ensures that green spaces remain accessible and well-maintained during emergencies. Lastly, community participation should be encouraged to supplement municipal efforts and foster a sense of shared responsibility in maintaining urban green spaces. Research Limitation: One limitation of this study was its focus on Suzhou City, which may not fully represent challenges faced by other cities with different socio-economic conditions or management practices. Additionally, while expert opinions were insightful, the research could have benefited from broader community input, including feedback from residents who use these spaces regularly. Future Research: Future studies could explore the long-term impacts of the strategies implemented in Suzhou City, particularly how these innovations continue to affect green space resilience after the crises have passed. Additionally, research could examine the role of emerging technologies, such as remote sensing and geographic information systems, in enhancing the management of urban green spaces during both routine times and crises. Expanding the research to include other cities and regions would also help in understanding how these strategies can be adapted and applied in different urban contexts.

La inteligencia artificial utilizada como bien social en poblaciones subalternizadas: innovación tecnológica, educación y decolonialidad

2025-06-19

Marco Antonio Castillo Castillo | Revista Diversidad Científica

OBJETIVO: analizar cómo la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) puede servir como herramienta de bien social en comunidades subalternizadas urbanas y rurales, considerando enfoques de innovación tecnológica y decolonialidad. MÉTODO: ae realizó … OBJETIVO: analizar cómo la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) puede servir como herramienta de bien social en comunidades subalternizadas urbanas y rurales, considerando enfoques de innovación tecnológica y decolonialidad. MÉTODO: ae realizó una revisión de literatura académica y documentos de organismos internacionales, complementada con un enfoque teórico decolonial. Se evaluaron aplicaciones comunitarias de IA en diferentes sectores y sus impactos en la reducción de desigualdades. RESULTADOS: la IA aplicada en innovación tecnológica y educación, desde un enfoque decolonial tiene el potencial de generar beneficios significativos, como sistemas de incorporación tecnológica en poblaciones subalternizadas urbanas y rurales asistencia educativa comunitaria y personalizada. No obstante, persisten barreras sociales, educativas, políticas, culturales y económicas que dificultan su implementación, entre ellas sesgos algorítmicos, brechas digitales y la exclusión en la participación de las comunidades en el diseño tecnológico local. CONCLUSIÓN: la IA puede contribuir al bien social y al desarrollo inclusivo si se implementa de manera ética y contextualizada, asegurando la participación activa de las comunidades subalternizadas y la integración de sus saberes locales. Esto permitiría evitar la reproducción de desigualdades y promover un futuro tecnológico más equitativo tanto en lo educativo como en lo tecnológico como bien social.

The digital transformation of the public sector in Denmark and its influence on urban planning

2025-06-19

Lars Bodum , Daniel Galland , Rasmus Nedergård Steffansen | Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks

Smart Cities and Informatic Governance

2025-06-19

Hallam Stevens , Manoj Harjani | Routledge eBooks

Book Review: <i>Community Data: Creative Approaches to Empowering People With Information</i> , by Rahul Bhargava Community Data: Creative Approaches to Empowering People With Information. BhargavaRahul. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2025. 272 pp.

2025-06-19

Stephen W. Song | Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly

Artificial Intelligence Tools and Sustainable Development

2025-06-19

KN Jonathan | Journal of Information and Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology, playing a critical role in advancing sustainable development. This paper examines the intersection of AI tools and sustainable development, focusing on … Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology, playing a critical role in advancing sustainable development. This paper examines the intersection of AI tools and sustainable development, focusing on key areas such as environmental protection, resource management, and societal well-being. By leveraging AI for climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and waste management, we can achieve significant environmental benefits. In resource management, AI enhances water resource management, agricultural practices, and sustainable urban planning. Additionally, AI contributes to societal well-being through improved healthcare, personalized education, and effective disaster response. Despite its potential, the implementation of AI in sustainable development faces challenges, including data privacy concerns, algorithmic bias, and the need for adequate infrastructure and expertise. Addressing these challenges is crucial for maximizing AI’s positive impact on sustainability. This paper will cover three main areas where AI impacts sustainable development: environmental protection, resource management, and societal well-being. Each section delves into specific applications, providing case studies and examples to illustrate AI's role. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of current AI applications in sustainable development, discusses their potential impacts, and explores the ethical and practical considerations involved. By doing so, it aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on how AI can be harnessed to create a more sustainable and equitable future.

The empowerment of smart city construction on the synergy effect of pollution control and carbon reduce in China: Empirical analysis with double machine learning method

2025-06-19

Neng Shen , Lin Zhang , Qunwei Wang | Journal of Cleaner Production

Empowering Autonomy at Home: DIY Cognitive Assistance in Smart Homes

2025-06-19

Sylvain Giroux | Ambient intelligence and smart environments

Sustainable and Smart Cities: Governance, Economy and Society

2025-06-19

Deddy Sutono , Ratna Jessyka Malau | Capitalism Nature Socialism

Study of Placemaking for Urban Sustainability

2025-06-19

Dhiyan Krishna Wardhani , Benediktus Yosef Arya Wastunimpuna | Jurnal Koridor

Urbanization presents challenges such as sustainability and urban development including social equity, environmental degradation, declining community engagement, and livability. Placemaking has developed as an effective approach to enhance the quality … Urbanization presents challenges such as sustainability and urban development including social equity, environmental degradation, declining community engagement, and livability. Placemaking has developed as an effective approach to enhance the quality of public spaces by making them more inclusive, usable and relevant to the community. This study investigates how placemaking promotes urban sustainability by discussing its core principles, approaches, and results. Using a descriptive exploratory research design, the study conducts a thematic literature review of key publications from 2010 - 2024, focusing on placemaking principles, strategies, and outcomes. The key findings indicate that while placemaking fosters social cohesion, local identity, and ecological adaptation, its success in inclusive participation and community relationship. The study identifies strategic, creative, and tactical placemaking as critical frameworks with effectiveness that contributes to the disclosure of future urban development toward resilient, vibrant, culturally rich urban systems.

Book Review: <i>The New Digital Education Policy Landscape: From Education Systems to Platforms</i> by Cristóbal Cobo and Axel Rivas The New Digital Education Policy Landscape: From Education Systems to Platforms, CoboCristóbalRivasAxel (eds), (Routledge, 2024), 238 pp, £31.19 (Paperback), ISBN 9781032446073

2025-06-19

Fahri Haswani | Management in Education

An inclusive script for the future of AI

2025-06-18

Mpho Primus | Nature Africa

"The Role of Digital Transformation in Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals: A Literature Review”

2025-06-18

Venkata Naga Sundar Rao Abbaraju , Donalie H. Cabral , Zamzam Said Al Balushi +2 more | International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering Management & Applied Science

Abstract: This literature review examines the role of digital transformation in accelerating the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 2015 to 2025. By synthesizing scholarly research, … Abstract: This literature review examines the role of digital transformation in accelerating the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 2015 to 2025. By synthesizing scholarly research, policy documents, and case-based evidence, the review explores how emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and the Internet of Things—have contributed to progress across key sectors including health, education, governance, economic inclusion, innovation, and climate action. The analysis highlights how digital innovation has enhanced service delivery, improved efficiency and transparency, and created new pathways for inclusive growth and environmental sustainability. However, it also identifies persistent challenges, including unequal access to digital infrastructure, regulatory and institutional gaps, and ethical concerns surrounding data governance and digital equity. The findings offer actionable insights for academics, policymakers, and development practitioners by outlining both the opportunities and constraints of digital transformation in diverse contexts. The review concludes with recommendations for leveraging digital innovations, enhancing inclusive digital ecosystems, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and aligning technology-driven initiatives with sustainable development priorities, ensuring that digital progress contributes meaningfully to leaving no one behind in the digital age.

Digitalisation in Local Housing Energy Systems: Co‐Creation and Digital Literacy in the Dutch Context

2025-06-18

Letizia Chiappini , Frans Coenen | Urban Planning

This article critically reflects on the digitalisation of local housing energy systems. It looks at two Netherlands‐based cases and their implementation, combined with the use of digital tools. From a … This article critically reflects on the digitalisation of local housing energy systems. It looks at two Netherlands‐based cases and their implementation, combined with the use of digital tools. From a socio‐technical angle, it is crucial to provide energy‐consumption dashboards with a two‐fold feedback loop for residents about their energy consumption. That enables users to make informed decisions and behavioural adjustments in daily energy usage. By proposing a framework, the article introduces two new analytical categories: digital literacy and co‐creation applied to the use of interactive digital tools. The aim is to unpack new challenges of the digitalisation process and the use of dashboards in relation to the two analytical categories. To do so, the article compares two different configurations of local socio‐spatial contexts. The analysis draws upon an archive of correspondence, official documents, survey results, participant observations, multiple rounds of group interviews from the funded projects, and new in‐depth expert interviews. The results reveal that inhabitants should accept the underlying technology that revolves around decentralised energy systems and be willing to pay their share of the investment costs. Furthermore, the authors discuss the reach of digital literacy and co‐creation as emerging urban planning dilemmas. The empirical evidence is that the scale of implementation, the type of engagement with residents (tenants vs. owners vs. communities), the degree of digital literacy, and the opportunities for co‐creation activities are essential features for a more inclusive digitalisation outcome.

Analysis of China's Green Computing Power Policy Texts based on LDA Model

2025-06-18

Lingwei Zhu | Scientific journal of economics and management research.

In recent years, the contradiction between the exponential growth of global computing power demand and energy environmental constraints has become increasingly prominent. It is urgent to build a new efficient … In recent years, the contradiction between the exponential growth of global computing power demand and energy environmental constraints has become increasingly prominent. It is urgent to build a new efficient and low-carbon computing power system through technological innovation and model transformation. China's green computing power development path not only provides important support for the high-quality development of the digital economy but also contributes a Chinese solution to global ecological governance. This paper systematically analyzes China's green computing power-related policies, In this study, we collect a total of 104 Chinese government policy documents related to “green computing power” issued between January 2007 and May 2025. Using an LDA-based topic modeling approach to extract 13 sub-themes and subsequently perform hierarchical clustering to aggregate them into five major themes. The results provide a comprehensive, data-driven perspective on policy evolution and inform future strategies for advancing green computing power.

An evaluation of factors affecting the acceptance of smart city ICT services in India

2025-06-17

M. J. Hakeem , M. M. Sulphey | Public Administration and Policy

Purpose Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are essential to city administration, improving quality of life, promoting sustainability, and fostering innovation. The success of smart city projects depends on citizens’ acceptance. … Purpose Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are essential to city administration, improving quality of life, promoting sustainability, and fostering innovation. The success of smart city projects depends on citizens’ acceptance. This study evaluates the factors influencing citizens’ acceptance of smart city services in India. Design/methodology/approach Based on the literature review, a framework was developed that integrates theories from Technology Acceptance Model, Theory of Reasoned Action, Social Cognitive Theory, and Trust, with six variables: perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, self-efficacy, attitude, trust in e-government, and behavioural intention. A survey was conducted with 407 respondents in Kerala, India. Findings This study found that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and self-efficacy positively impact citizens’ attitudes toward smart city services, which in turn strongly influence their intention to use these services. Attitude plays a key role in the acceptance process by connecting these factors. While trust in e-government directly affects acceptance, its influence on attitude is weaker. Indian citizens tend to focus more on the ease of use and self-efficacy over trust, suggesting that increasing awareness and providing training could be more effective in encouraging acceptance. Originality/value This study employs structural equation modelling to explore the factors influencing citizens’ acceptance of smart city services, addressing the underexplored area of smart public services in a developing country.