Computing is a critical driving force in the development of human civilization. In recent years,
we have witnessed the emergence of intelligent computing, a new computing paradigm that …

The notion of smart cities needs to be broadened beyond the fascination with technology to
incorporate an approach that invests in the growth of human, social, and environmental …

The use of information technologies has been a window of opportunity for local governments
to increase initiatives and instruments for citizen participation and interaction with society …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue about generation of
public value through smart technologies and strategies. The key argument is that smart …

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 …

Information and information technologies have become ubiquitous in the public sector and it
is difficult to think of a public problem or government service that does not involve them in …

Smartness has recently emerged as a desirable characteristic of governments, cities,
communities, infrastructures, and devices. Within the public sector, smart city has become a …

This study represents two critical steps forward in the area of smart city research and
practice. The first is in the form of the development of a comprehensive conceptualization of …

Blockchain is considered one of the most disruptive technologies of our time. Numerous
cities around the world are launching blockchain initiatives as part of the overall efforts …

Social media in government is becoming one of the major trends in Electronic Government
(e-government) research and practice worldwide. During the last few years, several authors …