Probabilistic Causal Modeling of Barriers to Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Canada DOI Creative Commons
Mouri Zakir, Gregor Wolbring, Svetlana Yanushkevich

и другие.

Smart Cities, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(1), С. 4 - 4

Опубликована: Дек. 24, 2024

This paper utilizes a methodological two-step process incorporating statistical and causal probabilistic modeling techniques to investigate factors affecting the accessibility experiences of persons with disabilities in Canada. We deploy network-based approach using empirical data perform holistic assessment relations between various demographic features (e.g., age, gender type disability) barriers. A measurement method is applied that structural equation supported by exploratory factor analysis. For modeling, Bayesian networks are employed as straightforward compact way interpret knowledge representation. reasoning analyzes nature frequency encountering barriers based on understand risk contributing pressing issues. Furthermore, evaluate network performance overcome any limitations, synthetic generation create validate artificial built real-world knowledge. The proposed framework strives provide prevalence physical, social, communication or technological encountered their daily lives. study contributes identification areas for prioritization facilitating regulation practices realize an inclusive society.

Язык: Английский

Empowering Public Officials by Bridging the Digital Divide With Smart Technology for Public Services DOI

Paarth Pareek,

Roshan Hajra,

Hitesh Mohapatra

и другие.

Advances in public policy and administration (APPA) book series, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 419 - 452

Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025

As cities move towards the Smart City vision, integration of IoT devices promises economic growth and operational efficiency. However, discussions surrounding social equity promoted by smart technologies are often overlooked. This chapter examines potential to address key challenges in developing cities, particularly focusing on how it can bridge digital divide empower public officials. It also explores generational gap technological literacy, emphasizing need for inclusion among older populations who may struggle with new technologies. The methodology involves a comprehensive literature review, data analysis from existing city projects, expert interviews policymakers. By analyzing real-world case studies data-driven insights, this research provides holistic view role fostering equity. findings highlight importance empowering officials skills regulatory frameworks necessary ensure that services accessible equitable all citizens.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of smart city construction policy on high-quality economic development of coastal cities DOI Creative Commons
Lihong Wang, Feng Li, Yang Gao

и другие.

Frontiers in Marine Science, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025

Introduction As a crucial strategy for promoting urbanization in China, smart city construction introduces new momentum high-quality economic development through intelligence and informatization. Coastal cities, with their unique geographical advantages, serve as important engines of growth. Methods Based on panel data from 53 coastal cities China 2003 to 2021, this study uses the super-efficiency SBM-GML index measure green total factor productivity an indicator employs time-varying difference-in-differences model examine impact areas. Results The findings reveal that (1) Smart significantly enhances cities. This conclusion remains valid parallel trend tests, PSM-DID, placebo tests endogeneity analysis. (2) mechanism test shows primarily promotes growth by facilitating industrial structural upgrading, optimizing resource allocation, release household consumption potential expanding domestic demand. However, technological innovation, which is most aspect construction, has not brought opportunities (3) Heterogeneity analysis policy effects are more pronounced large those lower levels scientific educational development. Additionally, particularly significant located within Bohai Rim Yangtze River Delta port clusters. Discussion these findings, continued support recommended, differentiated policies tailored characteristics cluster levels, alongside advancing fostering points promote China’s

Язык: Английский

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Social smart city research: interconnections between participatory governance, data privacy, artificial intelligence and ethical sustainable development DOI Creative Commons

Samad Rasoulzadeh Aghdam,

Behnaz Bababei Morad,

Behnam Ghasemzadeh

и другие.

Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6

Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025

Social aspects constitute both concerns and opportunities in smart city development, as evidenced by a rapidly increasing body of research. This article presents the first-ever review all existing research on social focus cities, delineating distribution topics, knowledge bases, frontiers that knowledge. A bibliometric was performed to pinpoint publication trends, influential authors, their institutions, prevalent subject areas within literature since 2000. Using Web Science database, an amalgamation major indexes (SCI-EXPANDED, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI) were applied consider pattern citation impact different disciplines. 1,030 selected articles subjected mapping using VOSviewer. The results show almost exponential growth number publications from 2015 onwards. Four interconnected thematic clusters cropped up: (1) participatory governance, (2) data privacy security, (3) artificial intelligence media, (4) ethics sustainable development. deeper analysis key terms used recent revealed following hot topics: governance citizen participation, technologies such machine learning, blockchain, Internet Things. Co-authorship geographical analyses underpin solid international collaboration for leading institutions. underscore rising significance emphasizing interconnectedness technology, engagement, comprehensive approach initiatives. Furthermore, they recommend integrating equity into these frameworks enhancing geographic studies through greater collaboration.

Язык: Английский

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The relationship between high-quality development and ecosystem health in China's urban agglomerations DOI
Bin Yang,

Xiaohan Ma,

Jiang Li

и другие.

Journal of Environmental Management, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 377, С. 124720 - 124720

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Optimizing air pollution sensing for social and environmental justice DOI Creative Commons
Yue Lin, Caitlin Robinson,

Qian Fang Yeap

и другие.

Applied Geography, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 178, С. 103606 - 103606

Опубликована: Март 28, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Corporate Social Responsibility and AI and Their Impact on Smart Cities DOI

Matthew Brown

Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 435 - 462

Опубликована: Март 7, 2025

Due to increasing urbanization, smart cities have developed rapidly, and they focus on technology driven infrastructure sustainable development. With becoming more digital, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Artificial Intelligence (AI) are key issues in determining the urban habitat of future. This work investigates relationship between CSR, AI cities, their implications for Aiming from perspective role city making responsibility corporations enhancing environment, this chapter discusses opportunities difficulties combining CSR building liveable, efficient, cities. More specifically, study aims help extend understanding entanglement corporate responsibility, technological innovation, sustainability guide development resilient just

Язык: Английский

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Bridging the Digital Disability Divide: Determinants of Internet Use among Visually Impaired Individuals in Thailand DOI Creative Commons

Thitiphat Phochai,

Prasongchai Setthasuravich,

Aphisit Pukdeewut

и другие.

Disabilities, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(3), С. 696 - 723

Опубликована: Сен. 17, 2024

This study investigates the sociodemographic and contextual determinants influencing Internet usage among individuals with visual impairments in Thailand, contributing to literature on digital disability divide. Data from “Disability Survey 2022” conducted by National Statistical Office of Thailand were used. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, logistic regression analysis performed data 5621 visually impaired respondents. The findings indicate that approximately 26.88% use Internet. highlights several critical disparities. Males exhibit lower odds compared females (adjusted ratio [AOR] = 0.850, p 0.034). Younger are more likely Internet; a decline was observed increasing age (AOR for 60+ years 0.052, < 0.001). Regional disparities evident. Individuals northeastern 2.044, 0.001), central 1.356, 0.008), southern 1.992, 0.001) regions showed higher those northern region. Higher income 5000–9999 THB 1.798, educational attainment bachelor’s degree 14.915, wealth index wealthy 5.034, increase likelihood use. Employed 3.159, unemployed individuals. Additionally, severity impairment is crucial, having low vision both eyes engage online than who completely blind 5.935, These highlight need comprehensive inclusion initiatives address various factors, including age-inclusive literacy programs, targeted regional infrastructure development, economic support improve access, advancements assistive technologies. provides valuable insights policymakers other developing countries, enhancing understanding divide informing strategies foster greater equity.

Язык: Английский

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Probabilistic Causal Modeling of Barriers to Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Canada DOI Creative Commons
Mouri Zakir, Gregor Wolbring, Svetlana Yanushkevich

и другие.

Smart Cities, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(1), С. 4 - 4

Опубликована: Дек. 24, 2024

This paper utilizes a methodological two-step process incorporating statistical and causal probabilistic modeling techniques to investigate factors affecting the accessibility experiences of persons with disabilities in Canada. We deploy network-based approach using empirical data perform holistic assessment relations between various demographic features (e.g., age, gender type disability) barriers. A measurement method is applied that structural equation supported by exploratory factor analysis. For modeling, Bayesian networks are employed as straightforward compact way interpret knowledge representation. reasoning analyzes nature frequency encountering barriers based on understand risk contributing pressing issues. Furthermore, evaluate network performance overcome any limitations, synthetic generation create validate artificial built real-world knowledge. The proposed framework strives provide prevalence physical, social, communication or technological encountered their daily lives. study contributes identification areas for prioritization facilitating regulation practices realize an inclusive society.

Язык: Английский

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