THE EVOLUTION OF THE SMART CITY CONCEPT IN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY
EVOLUSI KONSEP SMART CITY DALAM PERENCANAAN INFRASTRUKTUR PERKOTAAN: STUDI BIBLIOMETRIK
Keywords:
smart city,, planning,, infrastructure,, bibliometrics,, VOSviewer,, Biblioshinyi
Abstract
The digital transformation sweeping global urban areas has given rise to the concept of the "Smart City" as a primary framework for designing the future of cities. However, how this concept has evolved, particularly in the context of infrastructure planning, such as roads, drainage systems, and transportation, has not been systematically mapped. This study uses a bibliometric approach to trace the intellectual and collaborative evolution of related research over the past two decades. Through co-word and co-authorship analysis using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny, we identify key thematic clusters, keyword trends, and scholarly collaboration networks that shape the body of knowledge in this field. The findings indicate that the integration of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly dominating the discourse, with the focus shifting from technical efficiency to inclusivity and sustainability. The implications of this study extend beyond academic research to policy and practice in future urban planning.
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Cobo, M.J., López‐Herrera, A.G., Herrera‐Viedma, E. and Herrera, F., 2011. Science mapping software tools: Review, analysis, and cooperative study among tools. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 62(7), pp.1382-1402. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.21525
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Kabisch, N., Korn, H., Stadler, J. and Bonn, A. (eds.), 2016. Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Areas: Linkages between Science, Policy and Practice. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56091-5
Kitchin, R., 2014. The real-time city? Big data and smart urbanism. GeoJournal, 79(1), pp.1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-013-9516-8
Komninos, N., 2013. Intelligent cities: Innovation, knowledge systems and digital spaces. Routledge.
Kumar, R., Singh, A., & Yadav, M. 2023. Intelligent drainage infrastructure: A review of smart approaches and technologies. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 30, 102754.
Leydesdorff, L. 2019. Co-word Analysis: The Development and Application of a Science Mapping Technique. Scientometrics, 118(2), 653–673.
Lyons, G. and Davidson, C., 2016. Guidance for transport planning and policymaking in the face of an uncertain future. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 88, pp.104-116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2016.03.012
Meijer, A. and Bolívar, M.P.R., 2016. Governing the smart city: a review of the literature on smart urban governance. International Review of Administrative Sciences, 82(2), pp.392-408. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020852314564308
Mora, L., Deakin, M., & Reid, A. 2019. Strategic principles for smart city development: A multiple case study analysis of European best practices. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 142, 70–97.
Nam, T., & Pardo, T. A. 2011. Conceptualizing Smart City with Dimensions of Technology, People, and Institutions. Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Digital Government Research Conference, 282–291.
Pathirana, A., Radhakrishnan, M., Zevenbergen, C., Quan, N.H. and Nguyen, V.T., 2018. Managing urban flood resilience with high resolution modelling and real-time sensing systems: A case study of flood-prone Ho Chi Minh City. Environmental Modelling & Software, 102, pp.143-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2018.01.003
Price, D. J. de Solla. 1965. Networks of Scientific Papers. Science, 149(3683), 510–515.
Santos, J. M., Lima, R., & Costa, C. 2023. Holistic Planning in Smart Cities: A Framework for Socially Inclusive Urban Development. Sustainable Cities and Society, 92, 104391.
Shapiro, R. J., & Lee, D. 2025. Smart Transportation Systems and Urban Inclusion: Equity in Smart City Policies. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 172, 103956.
Townsend, A.M., 2013. Smart cities: Big data, civic hackers, and the quest for a new utopia. WW Norton & Company.
Wang, Y., & Chen, L. 2025. Urban Planning and Participatory Governance in Smart City Projects: A Case Study Approach. Cities, 139, 103759.
Zhang, X., Wu, Y., & Shen, L., 2021. Smart city development and the roles of public-private partnerships in China. Habitat International, 107, 102295. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2020.102295
Zhou, Q., Han, X., & Sun, Y. 2024. Adaptive Urban Drainage Systems Based on Real-Time Data. Journal of Cleaner Production, 422, 138415.
Published
2025-09-10
How to Cite
Pratama, F. S. (2025). THE EVOLUTION OF THE SMART CITY CONCEPT IN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY. Journal of Scientech Research and Development, 7(1), 1194-1202. https://doi.org/10.56670/jsrd.v7i1.1198
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