Computational Urban Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
5(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2025
Abstract
Urban
Digital
Twin
(UDT)
technology
is
increasingly
recognised
as
a
promising
tool
for
designing
and
developing
sustainable,
resilient
urban
environments.
Nonetheless,
the
current
literature
lacks
comprehensive
understanding
of
UDTs’
applications
in
built
environment.
Therefore,
this
study
addresses
identified
gap
by
analysing
scholarly
industry
reports
connected
to
UDT
implementations.
The
results
scientometric
analysis
revealed
five
key
research
fields
including:
(i)
monitoring
controlling,
(ii)
smart
planning,
(iii)
environmental
management,
(iv)
decision-making,
(v)
sustainable
cities.
Further,
analysed
10
on
identify
practical
insights
evaluate
industry-driven
approaches
implementing
solutions
Despite
progress,
findings
indicate
absence
clear,
structured
process
facilitate
consistent
implementation,
scalability,
interoperability
technology.
This
further
highlights
need
globally
guidelines
well-defined
KPIs
fully
realise
its
potential
also
presents
new
classification
model
developed
from
flow
elaborate
main
outcomes
clusters
towards
pathways.
proposed
reintroduces
structure
with
interpret
correlate
content
previous
studies.
Based
these
insights,
offers
recommendations
support
advancement
building
resilient,
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
108, С. 105516 - 105516
Опубликована: Май 9, 2024
Emerging
smarter
eco-cities,
inherently
intertwined
with
environmental
governance,
function
as
experimental
sites
for
testing
novel
technological
solutions
and
implementing
reforms
aimed
at
addressing
complex
challenges.
However,
despite
significant
progress
in
understanding
the
distinct
roles
of
emerging
data-driven
governance
systems—namely
City
Brain,
Smart
Urban
Metabolism
(SUM),
platform
urbanism—enabled
by
Artificial
Intelligence
Things
(AIoT),
a
critical
gap
persists
systematically
exploring
untapped
potential
stemming
from
their
synergistic
collaborative
integration
context
urban
governance.
To
fill
this
gap,
study
aims
to
explore
linchpin
AIoT
seamlessly
integrating
these
systems
advance
eco-cities.
Specifically,
it
introduces
pioneering
framework
that
effectively
leverages
synergies
among
AIoT-powered
enhance
sustainability
practices
In
developing
framework,
employs
configurative
aggregative
synthesis
approaches
through
an
extensive
literature
review
in-depth
case
analysis
publications
spanning
2018
2023.
The
identifies
key
factors
driving
co-evolution
AI
IoT
into
specifies
technical
components
constituting
architecture
A
comparative
reveals
commonalities
differences
SUM,
urbanism
within
frameworks
These
collectively
contribute
eco-cities
leveraging
real-time
data
analytics,
predictive
modeling,
stakeholder
engagement.
proposed
underscores
importance
decision-making,
optimization
resource
management,
reduction
impact,
collaboration
stakeholders,
engagement
citizens,
formulation
evidence-based
policies.
findings
unveils
presents
promising
opportunities
prospects
advancing
not
only
charts
strategic
trajectory
stimulating
research
endeavors
but
also
holds
practical
application
informed
policymaking
realm
ongoing
discussions
refinements
remain
imperative
address
identified
challenges,
ensuring
framework's
robustness,
ethical
soundness,
applicability
across
diverse
contexts.
Computer Science & IT Research Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(6), С. 1374 - 1390
Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2024
In
the
fast-paced
and
data-driven
environment
of
tech
industry,
strategic
decision-making
is
paramount
for
organizations
to
maintain
relevance
competitiveness.
This
paper
investigates
pivotal
role
data
visualization
in
this
process,
leveraging
a
series
illuminating
case
studies
underscore
its
significance.
Through
real-world
examples
drawn
from
various
sectors
including
software
development,
e-commerce,
artificial
intelligence,
it
elucidates
how
techniques
enable
unlock
actionable
insights
complex
sets.
By
transforming
raw
into
visually
intuitive
representations,
decision-makers
can
identify
patterns,
trends,
correlations
that
inform
direction
drive
improved
business
outcomes.
The
presented
highlight
diverse
applications
visualization,
optimizing
user
experience
on
digital
platforms
predicting
maintenance
needs
IoT
devices.
These
showcase
empowers
make
informed
decisions
across
spectrum
initiatives,
product
market
analysis,
resource
allocation.
Furthermore,
delves
challenges
opportunities
associated
with
implementing
strategies,
such
as
quality
assurance,
tool
selection,
training.
It
provides
practical
recommendations
overcoming
these
obstacles
maximizing
effectiveness
processes.
shedding
light
transformative
potential
study
not
only
underscores
critical
industry
but
also
offers
valuable
seeking
harness
power
navigating
complexities
today's
landscape.
comprehensive
examination
highlights
need
companies
adopt
advanced
practices
stay
competitive
innovative,
ultimately
contributing
more
data-informed
agile
organizational
culture.
explores
technological
advancements
have
propelled
capabilities
forward,
machine
learning,
augmented
reality,
interactive
dashboards.
innovations
enhanced
ability
analyze
interpret
vast
amounts
quickly
accurately,
further
solidifying
cornerstone
planning.
addresses
human
factors
involved
emphasizing
importance
design
principles
ensure
clarity,
accessibility,
engagement.
Effective
visualizations
present
tell
compelling
story
resonates
stakeholders,
facilitating
shared
understanding
alignment
around
goals.
roadmap
looking
integrate
their
frameworks.
adopting
best
cutting-edge
tools,
enhance
processes,
innovation,
edge
ever-evolving
detailed
analysis
insights,
makes
indispensable
shaping
future
industry.
Keywords:
Data
Visualization,
Strategic
Decision
Making,
Tech
Industry,
Case
Studies,
Business
Intelligence.
Smart Cities,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
8(1), С. 23 - 23
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025
The
rapid
evolution
of
smart
city
technologies
has
expanded
digital
twin
(DT)
applications
from
industrial
to
urban
contexts.
However,
current
twins
(UDTs)
remain
predominantly
focused
on
the
physical
aspects
environments
(“spaces”),
often
overlooking
interwoven
social
dimensions
that
shape
concept
“place”.
This
limitation
restricts
their
ability
fully
represent
complex
interplay
between
and
systems
in
settings.
To
address
this
gap,
paper
introduces
(SDT),
which
integrates
into
UDTs
bridge
divide
technological
lived
experience.
Drawing
an
extensive
literature
review,
study
defines
key
components
for
transitioning
SDTs,
including
conceptualization
modeling
human
interactions
(geo-individuals
geo-socials),
applications,
participatory
governance,
community
engagement.
Additionally,
it
identifies
essential
analytical
tools
implementing
outlines
research
gaps
practical
challenges,
proposes
a
framework
integrating
dynamics
within
UDTs.
emphasizes
importance
active
participation
through
governance
model
offers
comprehensive
methodology
support
researchers,
technology
developers,
policymakers
advancing
SDT
applications.
Smart Cities,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
8(1), С. 32 - 32
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025
Urban
digital
twins
(UDTs)
were
first
discussed
in
2018.
Seven
years
later,
we
ask:
What
has
been
their
contribution
to
urban
planning
and
decision
making
so
far?
Here,
systematically
review
88
peer-reviewed
articles
map
compare
UDTs’
ambitions
with
realized
contributions.
Our
results
indicate
that
despite
the
vast
technical
developments,
socio-technical
challenges
have
remained
largely
unaddressed,
causing
many
of
remain
unrealized.
We
identify
three
categories
these
challenges:
interdisciplinary
integration
(II),
consensual
contextualization
(CC),
procedural
operationalization
(PO).
Accordingly,
consolidate
a
research
development
agenda
realize
UDTs
for
making:
Augmented
Planning
(AUP).
Smart Cities,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(4), С. 1576 - 1625
Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024
In
an
era
marked
by
rapid
technological
progress,
the
pivotal
role
of
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
is
increasingly
evident
across
various
sectors,
including
local
governments.
These
governmental
bodies
are
progressively
leveraging
AI
technologies
to
enhance
service
delivery
their
communities,
ranging
from
simple
task
automation
more
complex
engineering
endeavours.
As
governments
adopt
AI,
it
imperative
understand
functions,
implications,
and
consequences
these
advanced
technologies.
Despite
growing
importance
this
domain,
a
significant
gap
persists
within
scholarly
discourse.
This
study
aims
bridge
void
exploring
applications
context
government
provision.
Through
inquiry,
seeks
generate
best
practice
lessons
for
smart
city
initiatives.
By
conducting
comprehensive
review
grey
literature,
we
analysed
262
real-world
implementations
170
worldwide.
The
findings
underscore
several
key
points:
(a)
there
has
been
consistent
upward
trajectory
in
adoption
over
last
decade;
(b)
China,
US,
UK
at
forefront
adoption;
(c)
among
technologies,
natural
language
processing
robotic
process
emerge
as
most
prevalent
ones;
(d)
primarily
deploy
28
distinct
services;
(e)
information
management,
back-office
work,
transportation
traffic
management
leading
domains
terms
adoption.
enriches
existing
body
knowledge
providing
overview
current
sphere
governance.
It
offers
valuable
insights
policymakers
decision-makers
considering
adoption,
expansion,
or
refinement
urban
Additionally,
highlights
using
guide
successful
integration
optimisation
future
projects,
ensuring
they
meet
evolving
needs
communities.
Smart Cities,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(6), С. 3458 - 3488
Опубликована: Ноя. 12, 2024
This
paper
presents
a
comprehensive
review
of
the
transformative
impacts
3D
printing
technology
on
smart
cities.
As
cities
face
rapid
urbanization,
resource
shortages,
and
environmental
degradation,
innovative
solutions
such
as
additive
manufacturing
(AM)
offer
potential
pathways
for
sustainable
urban
development.
By
synthesizing
66
publications
from
2015
to
2024,
study
examines
how
improves
infrastructure,
enhances
sustainability,
fosters
community
engagement
in
city
planning.
Key
benefits
include
reducing
construction
time
material
waste,
lowering
costs,
enabling
creation
scalable,
affordable
housing
solutions.
The
also
addresses
emerging
areas
integration
with
digital
twins
(DTs),
machine
learning
(ML),
AI
optimize
infrastructure
predictive
maintenance.
It
highlights
use
materials
soft
robotics
structural
health
monitoring
(SHM)
repairs.
Despite
promising
advancements,
challenges
remain
terms
cost,
scalability,
need
interdisciplinary
collaboration
among
engineers,
designers,
planners,
policymakers.
findings
suggest
roadmap
future
research
practical
applications
cities,
contributing
ongoing
discourse
technologically
advanced
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(2), С. 785 - 785
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
innovative
use
of
natural
porous
clays
from
Bejaad
Region
in
Morocco
as
a
support
matrix
for
encapsulation
and
controlled
release
lemon
essential
oil
(Citrus
limonum,
EOCL),
compound
with
well-documented
insecticidal
properties.
The
research
aims
to
address
inherent
challenges
oils,
particularly
their
high
volatility
rapid
degradation,
by
improving
stability
efficiency
against
grain
pest
Sitophilus
granarius.
By
anchoring
EOCL
onto
clay
matrices,
this
seeks
achieve
sustained
active
components,
thereby
enhancing
practical
application
biopesticides.
were
comprehensively
characterized
using
advanced
analytical
techniques,
including
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
fluorescence
(XRF),
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR),
scanning
electron
microscopy
energy-dispersive
analysis
(SEM-EDX),
thermogravimetric
(TGA).
These
techniques
revealed
mineralogical
composition,
thermal
properties,
morphology
clays,
demonstrating
suitability
effectively
adsorbing
retaining
EOCL.
performance
clay/EOCL
composites
was
thoroughly
tested
under
conditions,
revealing
marked
improvement
efficacy,
significantly
lower
lethal
doses
required
mortality
rates
diffusion
through
modeled
Fick’s
law
diffusion,
results
further
refined
statistical
optimization
identify
key
parameters
that
influence
effectiveness
compounds.
Complementing
experimental
approach,
bioinformatics
conducted
explore
molecular
interactions
between
limonene,
primary
component
EOCL,
target
proteins
insects.
theoretical
investigation
provided
insights
into
potential
mechanisms
action,
reinforcing
empirical
findings.
concludes
encapsulating
within
matrices
not
only
enhances
but
also
boosts
its
effectiveness.
approach
presents
promising,
environmentally
sustainable
strategy
crop
protection,
integrating
material
science,
modeling,
develop
more
efficient
durable
