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Smart cities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A scientometric analysis of synergies and conflicts in urban sustainability research
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Seyed Kamal Sadeghi *    , Ahmed Waleed Shakir Al-Naseri |
| Department of Economic Development and Planning, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran , sadeghiseyedkamal@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (70 Views) |
Background and aim: This research investigates the synergies and conflicts present in studies related to smart cities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given the increasing importance of smart cities in enhancing quality of life and achieving the SDGs, this research aims to conduct a scientometric analysis of these studies and identify key components effective in urban sustainability.
Materials and methods: This research adopts a scientometric approach and is applied in nature. The statistical population includes articles related to smart cities and the SDGs published in the Scopus database between 2000 and 2025. Relevant keywords were used to search for articles, and ultimately, 1981 articles were selected as the statistical population. VOSviewer and SPSS 28 were utilized for mapping the thematic network and analyzing the data.
Findings: Data analysis shows that the concept of "sustainability" with 499 occurrences and a link strength of 1202 has been considered as the central focus in urban and sustainable development discussions. Furthermore, the term "smart city" with 466 occurrences and a link strength of 1079 indicates the increasing importance of this concept in sustainable development processes. The results of the Pearson correlation showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between the number of articles and their year of publication (P<0.001). Factor analysis identified seven key components affecting sustainable smart cities: 1. Technology and innovation (the most influential factor), 2. Policies and management, 3. Social participation, 4. Sustainable infrastructure, 5. Environment and sustainability, 6. Data and analysis, and 7. Culture and awareness.
Conclusion: The present research demonstrates that various components can collectively contribute to improving urban quality of life and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Collaboration and synergy among all these components are necessary for the successful creation of sustainable smart cities. |
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| Keywords: Smart city, Sustainable development, Urban development, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
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Type of Study: Orginal |
Subject:
Science and Technology Policy
Received: 2025/05/22 | Revised: 2025/11/4 | Accepted: 2025/11/11 | ePublished: 2025/12/2
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