A Meta-Analysis of Smart City Research and Its Future Research Implications

Authors

  • Bernd W. Wirtz German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer Chair for Information and Communication Management
  • Wilhelm M. Müller German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer Chair for Information and Communication Management

Abstract

The aspired potentials of the "Smart City" (SC) and its deficits in practice are essential reasons why the subject is assigned to a rapidly growing body of literature. This situation requires a specific review of the literature summarizing the research efforts to date into research branches and topics, unifying essential basic concepts and thus forming a solid basis for futher research. The present study first derives a basic structure of research by an analysis of the available literature reviews. Subsequently, a systematic examination of SC literature by means of an EBSCO data query identifies the current research topics and compiles a comprehensive view of the research topics. The present study is therefore not only of interest for scientific use, but also offers practitioners an overview of the various sub-areas of a SC, as well as of the currently available findings and experiences in relation to the implementation of SC (sub-)projects.

Author Biographies

Bernd W. Wirtz, German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer Chair for Information and Communication Management

Professor Bernd W. Wirtz holds the Chair for Information and Communication Management at the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer. He has published widely on issues pertaining to electronic business, strategic management, media management, marketing and e-government.

Wilhelm M. Müller, German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer Chair for Information and Communication Management

Wilhelm M. Müller is a doctoral student and research assistant at the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer. His main research interests are smart city, artificial intelligence, and strategic management.

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2021-08-13

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Wirtz, B. W., & Müller, W. M. (2021). A Meta-Analysis of Smart City Research and Its Future Research Implications. International Public Management Review, 21(2), 18–39. Retrieved from https://ipmr.net/index.php/ipmr/article/view/401

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