A systematic literature review of G-IoT technologies and strategies applied in urban settings is provided following PRISMA guidelines, consolidating findings across three interconnected areas: energy-saving technology, communication protocols, and security concerns with corresponding countermeasures.
This study aims to analyze how implementing the Internet of Things (IoT) can accelerate the transformation of smart cities in Indonesia, particularly by improving the efficiency of public services in the transportation, security, and environmental sectors. The study also identifies strategies and challenges faced by local governments in adopting IoT, including infrastructure limitations, data security, and human resource readiness. The method used was bibliometric analysis with data retrieved from the Scopus database covering publications from 2014 to 2023. A total of 187 documents were selected through a systematic screening process and analyzed using VOS viewer software to explore trends, keywords, and collaboration networks. The results show that global IoT implementation continues to grow and positively impacts cities' operational efficiency. However, in Indonesia, barriers remain, including digital infrastructure inequality and weak regulatory frameworks. The analysis also shows a shift in research focus from technical aspects to issues of governance, data protection, and system interoperability. Recommendations from this study include the importance of collaboration among the government, the private sector, and academia, the improvement of digital infrastructure, and the development of adaptive policies and national cybersecurity standards. The findings contribute to the development of academic discourse and the formulation of digital transformation policies. The limitation of this study lies in the nature of bibliometric analysis, which does not evaluate the qualitative depth of each publication and may overlook contextual nuances in local policy implementation. Future research should combine a bibliometric approach with field studies to improve contextual understanding and policy relevance.
Smart cities are a combination of technology and urban development and are intended to enhance the quality of life of people in a city, as well as ensuring better management of the available resources. In this paper, the author explores the new technological trends that are defining the future of smart cities, which have been Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5G communication networks, blockchain, and sustainable energy solutions. The research is a synthesis of existing literature, a discussion of the methodological options of integrating smart technologies in urban infrastructures and the effects that it could have on governance, transportation, energy conservation, security of the populace and environmental sustainability. Through the review of case studies and the use of data-driven analytics, the study shows the practical and theoretical consequences of implementing smart city technologies. The results show that the implementation of multi-layered technological systems can contribute to the increased resilience, better interaction with citizens, and efficiency of urban operations greatly. The paper ends by discussing future research directions, policy implications and dilemmas like cybersecurity, privacy concerns and other research and policy dilemmas like the digital divide.
Isabella Franklin, Sathya Narayanan K· International Journal of Mod...· 0 citations
In recent years, the development of smart cities has gained considerable attention due to the growing need for sustainable and efficient resource management. As urbanization accelerates, cities are facing increasing challenges in managing resources such as energy, water, waste, and transportation. This paper explores the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and data analytics in improving resource management within smart cities. By leveraging IoT devices, real-time data collection, and advanced data analytics techniques, cities can optimize resource allocation, reduce waste, and enhance citizen engagement. Through various case studies, the paper highlights the impact of IoT-driven solutions on urban services, including smart grids, water conservation, waste management, and traffic control. While the integration of IoT and data analytics presents significant opportunities, the paper also addresses key challenges, such as data privacy, security, and system integration. Finally, the paper discusses future trends and opportunities for creating smarter, more sustainable cities through the convergence of IoT and data analytics.
S. Verma, Priya Kapoor· International Journal of Eme...· 0 citations
A lightweight yet comprehensive open-source smart city platform architecture that serves as a bridge between theoretical research and practical deployment, reducing barriers to entry and accelerating the development of smarter, more sustainable urban systems is proposed.
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