[HTML][HTML] Smart city governance from an innovation management perspective: Theoretical framing, review of current practices, and future research agenda

L Mora, P Gerli, L Ardito, AM Petruzzelli - Technovation, 2023 - Elsevier
Smart city transitions are a fast-proliferating example of urban innovation processes, and
generating the insight required to support their unfolding should be a key priority for …

Smart city strategies–A driver for the localization of the sustainable development goals?

J Clement, B Ruysschaert, N Crutzen - Ecological Economics, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract To achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), urgent
action is needed across all scales, with an increased importance being placed on local …

Community participation, social capital cultivation and sustainable community renewal: A case study from Xi'an's southern suburbs, China

Z Zhang, J Yu, J Tian - Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2024 - Springer
The paper delves into urban renewal, focusing on the transformative potential of community
revitalization. Through a comprehensive case study of the Xinqingyayuan Community in …

Achieving operational excellence through the lens of lean and Six Sigma during the COVID-19 pandemic

N Muhammad, A Upadhyay, A Kumar… - The International Journal …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose This article shows operational excellence achieved during the coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) pandemic using the Lean, Six Sigma and Sustainability practices in small …

[HTML][HTML] Identifying patterns in smart initiatives' planning in smart cities. An empirical analysis in Spanish smart cities

MPR Bolívar, LA Munoz, CA Munoz - Technological Forecasting and Social …, 2023 - Elsevier
The smart city (SCs) movement has emerged to face urban challenges. Nonetheless, the
complexity and dynamic nature of cities makes them context-dependent in their strategic …

Antecedents and consequences of digital entrepreneurial ecosystems in the interaction process with smart city development

I Gorelova, D Dmitrieva, M Dedova… - Administrative Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The nature of entrepreneurship and its developmental paths in the urban environment are
extensively studied in the scientific literature. With a rising interest of scholars in the smart …

Mechanisms and effect assessment of smart city policy pilots on employment resilience: Empirical evidence based on 275 sample cities in China

Y Wang, Z Zhao, J Liu, Y Bai, Z Tan - Economic Analysis and Policy, 2024 - Elsevier
In the context of a global economic slowdown and structural shifts, comprehending labor
market stability is crucial for devising effective macro-employment strategies. This research …

[HTML][HTML] Political determinants in the strategic planning formulation of smart initiatives

LA Muñoz, MPR Bolívar, CA Muñoz - Government Information Quarterly, 2023 - Elsevier
Governments increasingly promote the adoption of smart initiatives based on the intensive
use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to face urban challenges and …

[HTML][HTML] Smart City as an Ecosystem to Foster Entrepreneurship and Well-Being: Current State and Future Directions

A Bukhari, SM Alshibani, MA Ali - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Entrepreneurial endeavors are essential for stimulating economic growth and rendering
them is a primary concern for policymakers. In recent years, smart city ecosystems have …

[HTML][HTML] Institutional work in smart cities: Interviews with smart city managers

AA Guenduez, I Mergel, K Schedler, S Fuchs… - Urban Governance, 2024 - Elsevier
This exploratory analysis investigates self-reported work practices that managers consider to
be crucial for driving smart city transformation. We build upon the literature on institutional …