In the era of digital transformation, deploying artificial intelligence (AI) within urban environments significantly reconfigures regional planning and territorial governance. While smart technologies promise enhanced operational efficiency, evaluating their systemic impact on spatial equity and social sustainability indicators remains a crucial academic challenge. This study delivers a comprehensive scientometric review of global scientific production intersecting smart cities, AI, and territorial justice from 2000 to 2026. A corpus of 3,011 peer-reviewed documents extracted from the Scopus database (restricted to Social Sciences, Economics, and Management) was analyzed using computational science-mapping techniques. The findings reveal a critical paradigm shift in contemporary literature, transitioning from technical infrastructure metrics toward human-centric indicators of social equity, urban inclusion, and the mitigation of socio-spatial inequalities. Thematic clustering further highlights how automated decision-making and digital transformation can either foster inclusion or exacerbate territorial fractures. Conclusively, this paper synthesizes global research trajectories to provide policymakers with a strategic framework that effectively reconciles technological innovation with territorial justice and social sustainability.
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In the era of digital transformation, public administrations are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems to optimize organizational management. However, evaluating how these technological shifts translate into social indicators and citizen well-being remains a critical scientific and managerial imperative. This study presents a systematic bibliometric and scientometric review of global scientific production intersecting smart governance and social indicators from 2000 to 2026. A refined corpus of 1,604 peer-reviewed articles extracted from the Scopus database (restricted to Social Sciences, Economics, and Management) was computationally processed using the Bibliometrix package in R-Studio. The findings reveal a major thematic shift: public management research is transitioning from purely technical performance metrics toward human-centric indicators such as social equity, transparency, and citizen satisfaction. Conceptual mapping demonstrates that ethical algorithmic governance and data-driven accountability now drive modern organizational sustainability. Conclusively, this study synthesizes these research trajectories to provide public managers with a strategic framework reconciling administrative efficiency, public value, and social justice.
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