ICT sector, digitization and environmental sustainability: A systematic review of the literature from 2000 to 2022 DOI Creative Commons
Lanouar Charfeddine,

Mohamed Ismail Umlai

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 184, P. 113482 - 113482

Published: July 14, 2023

In line with an intensified call for reducing greenhouse emissions and curbing the effects of climate change, scientists experts have looked to information communication technology (ICT) digitization as critical tools more efficient use production energy. Consequently, research on ICT/digitization their impact environmental sustainability has witnessed exponential growth in last few decades. This study provides a systematic review relationship between over period from January 2000 April 2022. It aimed improve our understanding different theories channels governing ICT/digitization–environmental nexus, provide in-depth analysis discussion trends main empirical findings reviewed articles, highlight key avenues future research. total, 166 scientific articles examining 297 associations were selected this review. The results revealed that most studies used measures based change air pollution sustainability, traditional measures, e.g., mobile phone subscriptions internet users. also showed although found evidence improving negative association is concentrated 'Group of' countries. scarcity investigating nonlinear relationships sustainability.

Language: Английский

Opinion Paper: “So what if ChatGPT wrote it?” Multidisciplinary perspectives on opportunities, challenges and implications of generative conversational AI for research, practice and policy DOI Creative Commons
Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Nir Kshetri, Laurie Hughes

et al.

International Journal of Information Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 71, P. 102642 - 102642

Published: March 11, 2023

Transformative artificially intelligent tools, such as ChatGPT, designed to generate sophisticated text indistinguishable from that produced by a human, are applicable across wide range of contexts. The technology presents opportunities well as, often ethical and legal, challenges, has the potential for both positive negative impacts organisations, society, individuals. Offering multi-disciplinary insight into some these, this article brings together 43 contributions experts in fields computer science, marketing, information systems, education, policy, hospitality tourism, management, publishing, nursing. contributors acknowledge ChatGPT's capabilities enhance productivity suggest it is likely offer significant gains banking, industries, business activities, management marketing. Nevertheless, they also consider its limitations, disruptions practices, threats privacy security, consequences biases, misuse, misinformation. However, opinion split on whether use should be restricted or legislated. Drawing these contributions, identifies questions requiring further research three thematic areas: knowledge, transparency, ethics; digital transformation organisations societies; teaching, learning, scholarly research. avenues include: identifying skills, resources, needed handle generative AI; examining biases AI attributable training datasets processes; exploring societal contexts best suited implementation; determining optimal combinations human various tasks; ways assess accuracy uncovering legal issues using different

Language: Английский

Citations

2189

Metaverse beyond the hype: Multidisciplinary perspectives on emerging challenges, opportunities, and agenda for research, practice and policy DOI Creative Commons
Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Laurie Hughes,

Abdullah M. Baabdullah

et al.

International Journal of Information Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 66, P. 102542 - 102542

Published: July 16, 2022

The metaverse has the potential to extend physical world using augmented and virtual reality technologies allowing users seamlessly interact within real simulated environments avatars holograms. Virtual immersive games (such as, Second Life, Fortnite, Roblox VRChat) have been described as antecedents of offer some insight socio-economic impact a fully functional persistent cross platform metaverse. Separating hype "meta…" rebranding from current is difficult, "big tech" paints picture transformative nature how it will positively people in their work, leisure, social interaction. on way we conduct business, with brands others, develop shared experiences likely be transformational distinct lines between digital are somewhat blurred perceptions. However, although technology infrastructure does not yet exist allow development new worlds at scale - one that our could transcend across platforms, researchers increasingly examining Impacted sectors include marketing, education, healthcare well societal effects relating interaction factors widespread adoption, issues trust, privacy, bias, disinformation, application law psychological aspects linked addiction vulnerable people. This study examines these topics detail by combining informed narrative multi-perspective approach experts varied disciplinary backgrounds many its impact. paper concludes proposing future research agenda valuable for researchers, professionals policy makers alike.

Language: Английский

Citations

1769

Strategies to achieve a carbon neutral society: a review DOI Creative Commons
Lin Chen, Goodluck Msigwa, Mingyu Yang

et al.

Environmental Chemistry Letters, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 20(4), P. 2277 - 2310

Published: April 8, 2022

The increasing global industrialization and over-exploitation of fossil fuels has induced the release greenhouse gases, leading to an increase in temperature causing environmental issues. There is therefore urgent necessity reach net-zero carbon emissions. Only 4.5% countries have achieved neutrality, most are still planning do so by 2050-2070. Moreover, synergies between different hampered adaptation mitigation policies, as well their co-benefits. Here, we present a strategy neutral economy examining outcome goals 26th summit United Nations Climate Change Conference Parties (COP 26). Methods been designed for mapping emissions, such input-output models, spatial systems, geographic information system maps, light detection ranging techniques, logarithmic mean divisia. We decarbonization technologies initiatives, negative emissions technologies, discuss trading tax. propose plans neutrality shifting away from toward renewable energy, development low-carbon agriculture, changing dietary habits value food agricultural waste. Developing resilient buildings cities, introducing decentralized energy electrification transportation sector also necessary. review life cycle analysis systems.

Language: Английский

Citations

817

Metaverse marketing: How the metaverse will shape the future of consumer research and practice DOI Creative Commons
Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Laurie Hughes, Yichuan Wang

et al.

Psychology and Marketing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 40(4), P. 750 - 776

Published: Dec. 16, 2022

Abstract The initial hype and fanfare from the Meta Platforms view of how metaverse could be brought to life has evolved into an ongoing discussion not only metaverse's impact on users organizations but also societal cultural implications widespread usage. potential consumer interaction with brands within engendered significant debate marketing‐focused discourse key challenges transformative opportunities for marketers. Drawing insights expert contributors, this study examines marketing hypothetical adoption metaverse. We identify new research directions propose a framework offering valuable contributions academia, practice, policy makers. Our future agenda culminates in checklist researchers which clarifies can beneficial digital advertising, branding, services, value creation, wellbeing.

Language: Английский

Citations

532

Shaping the Metaverse into Reality: A Holistic Multidisciplinary Understanding of Opportunities, Challenges, and Avenues for Future Investigation DOI
Alex Koohang, Jeretta Horn Nord, Keng‐Boon Ooi

et al.

Journal of Computer Information Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 63(3), P. 735 - 765

Published: Feb. 3, 2023

The term metaverse is described as the next iteration of Internet. Metaverse a virtual platform that uses extended reality technologies, i.e. augmented reality, mixed 3D graphics, and other emerging technologies to allow real-time interactions experiences in ways are not possible physical world. Companies have begun notice impact how it may help maximize profits. purpose this paper offer perspectives on several important areas, marketing, tourism, manufacturing, operations management, education, retailing industry, banking services, healthcare, human resource management likely be impacted by adoption use metaverse. Each includes an overview, opportunities, challenges, potential research agenda.

Language: Английский

Citations

365

Assessing the digital economy and its carbon-mitigation effects: The case of China DOI
Jianda Wang, Kangyin Dong, Xiucheng Dong

et al.

Energy Economics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 113, P. 106198 - 106198

Published: July 29, 2022

Language: Английский

Citations

325

Smarter eco-cities and their leading-edge artificial intelligence of things solutions for environmental sustainability: A comprehensive systematic review DOI Creative Commons
Simon Elias Bibri, John Krogstie, Amin Kaboli

et al.

Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19, P. 100330 - 100330

Published: Oct. 19, 2023

The recent advancements made in the realms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Things (AIoT) have unveiled transformative prospects opportunities to enhance optimize environmental performance efficiency smart cities. These strides have, turn, impacted eco-cities, catalyzing ongoing improvements driving solutions address complex challenges. This aligns with visionary concept smarter an emerging paradigm urbanism characterized by seamless integration advanced technologies strategies. However, there remains a significant gap thoroughly understanding this new intricate spectrum its multifaceted underlying dimensions. To bridge gap, study provides comprehensive systematic review burgeoning landscape eco-cities their leading-edge AI AIoT for sustainability. ensure thoroughness, employs unified evidence synthesis framework integrating aggregative, configurative, narrative approaches. At core lie these subsequent research inquiries: What are foundational underpinnings how do they intricately interrelate, particularly paradigms, solutions, data-driven technologies? key drivers enablers propelling materialization eco-cities? primary that can be harnessed development In what ways contribute fostering sustainability practices, potential benefits offer challenges barriers arise implementation findings significantly deepen broaden our both sustainable urban as well formidable nature pose. Beyond theoretical enrichment, invaluable insights perspectives poised empower policymakers, practitioners, researchers advance eco-urbanism AI- AIoT-driven urbanism. Through insightful exploration contemporary identification successfully applied stakeholders gain necessary groundwork making well-informed decisions, implementing effective strategies, designing policies prioritize well-being.

Language: Английский

Citations

262

How can artificial intelligence impact sustainability: A systematic literature review DOI
Arpan Kumar Kar, Shweta Kumari Choudhary, Vinay Singh

et al.

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 376, P. 134120 - 134120

Published: Sept. 21, 2022

Language: Английский

Citations

184

Dynamic digital capabilities and supply chain resilience: The role of government effectiveness DOI Creative Commons
Rameshwar Dubey, David Bryde, Yogesh K. Dwivedi

et al.

International Journal of Production Economics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 258, P. 108790 - 108790

Published: Jan. 16, 2023

Organizations in recent times are increasingly investing building supply chain resilience following disruptions due to natural disasters, geo-political crises, and pandemics. A lack of government support has exacerbated the disruption chains some regions world. The positive influence digitalization on social inclusion, accountability, creating a more open environment is well understood. Despite this, different countries have shown varying degrees digital responsiveness during pandemic as they attempted deal with effects various COVID strains. policies not been examined literature so far and, hence, address this research gap, we examine interaction effect effectiveness i.e., tax credits, interest deferral, investment, soft loans dynamic capabilities adaptabilities agilities resilience, using multi-method approach. To understand how adaptability agility improve conducted 13 semi-structured interviews. Additionally, pretested our measurement instrument qualitative interviews validate hypothesized relationships. We collected data at specific point time survey-based (N = 203) questions. Based analyses both data, findings indicate that an important driver agility. Furthermore, results crucial enhancing by Our makes useful contributions capability view theoretical understanding, role uncertain times, resilience. It also bridges gaps between macro micro perspectives, identified management scholars. Lastly, noted weaknesses limitations study therefore offered multiple directions forward, could help researchers further develop current work.

Language: Английский

Citations

175

Spatial effects of industrial synergistic agglomeration and regional green development efficiency: Evidence from China DOI
Jian Ding, Baoliu Liu, Xuefeng Shao

et al.

Energy Economics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 112, P. 106156 - 106156

Published: July 1, 2022

Language: Английский

Citations

168