In a world grappling with resource depletion and environmental degradation, this work empowers readers to foster sustainable urban environments, while promoting a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between new technologies and cutting-edge economic theory.
A major highlight is the presentation of a diverse range of real-world best practices. These case studies of successful integrations of Smart Cities and a Circular Economies identify the key factors that contribute to their triumph. The takeaways equip policymakers and urban planners with practical solutions for addressing the challenges of sustainable urban developments. From policy and regulatory hurdles to technological advancements, financing and investment opportunities to collaboration and stakeholder engagement, the authors offer valuable guidance for leaders and decision makers seeking to surmount barriers to integration.
In sum, Smart Cities and Circular Economy is a timely, indispensable resource offering practical solutions and insights, championing the creation of sustainable and liveable urban environments. Whether you are a policymaker, urban planner, business leader, researcher, or student, this is an essential tool for advancing sustainable urban development in our rapidly changing world.
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1. The Human-Centered Workplace in Industry 4.0: Cultivating
Well-being and Engagement; Anushka Lydia Issac
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2. A Bibliometric Analysis on the integrating Smart Cities and the
Circular Economy: Mapping the Landscape of an Emerging Interdisciplinary
Field; Paruchuru Manjushree, Chirra Babu Rao, and Indukuri Bangar Raju
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3. Developing a Circular Economy in Ho Chi Minh City: A Content
Analysis-Based SWOT Analysis; Tung Bui, Richard Ramsawak, and Tran Nguyen
Tram Anh
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4. Role of Internet of Things (IoT) in Enabling Circular Economy in
Smart Cities; M. Vijayabaskar and Paruchuru Manjushree
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5. Exploring Challenges of Circular Economy Initiatives for Smart
Cities; Rubee Singh, Akash Gupta, Arushi Bajpai, and Vinay Kandpal
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6. Integrating Circular Economy in Smart Cities: Challenges and
Pathways to Sustainable Urban Development; Apurvaa Trivedi and Neha Trivedi
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7. AI-Enabled Circular Economy Management for Sustainable Smart
Cities: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Resource Optimization and
Waste Reduction; Malla Jogarao, B. C. Lakshmanna, and S. T. Naidu
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8. Investigating the Role of Data Analytics and Artificial
Intelligence in Optimizing Resource Efficiency in Smart Cities; Deepti Kiran
and Itisha Sharma
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9. A Comprehensive Study on the Implications of ESG Performance
Disclosure in the Promotion of Sustainable Development by Firms; Priyanka
Verma, Deepa Gupta, and Mukul Gupta
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10. Exploring the Potential of Internet of Things (IoT) and
Challenges in Enabling Circular Economy Practices in Smart Cities; Wasswa
Shafik
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11. Analyzing the Research Landscape on Circular Economy in Smart
Cities with Available Barriers and Challenges; Mukesh Kondala and Nisha
Kumari
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12. Smart Cities and Sustainable Mobility: A Way to Quality Life;
Anubha Anubha and Daviender Narang
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13. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: Pathway to Sustainable Urban
Mobility; Ritujaa Khanolkar, Pradeep Choudhary, and Sonal Gupta
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14. Assessing the Impact of Smart City Technologies on Sustainable
Urban Mobility in Developing Economies; Malika Sankar, Sathish Pachiyappan,
Arjun B S, and Anubha Srivastava
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15. Challenges of AI Implementation for Boosting Circular Economy in
Smart Cities; Nitish Ojha and Nikhil VP
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16. Relationship Between Urban Development and Economic Growth in
Vietnam: A Cointegration Analysis with Structural Breaks; Peter Josef
Stauvermann, Shasnil Avinesh Chand, Daniel Borer, and Ronald Ravinesh Kumar
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17. Metaverse-driven Mobility: Weaving the Virtual Realm into the
Fabric of Our Cities; Alshimaa Aboelmakarem Farag
Vinay Kandpal is a Professor at the Department of Management Studies, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, and possesses over 18 years of experience in Academics and Industry. His areas of research are Sustainability, Fintech, Smart City, Risk Management, and Financial Inclusion
Ernesto DR Santibanez-Gonzalezis a Professor at the University of Talca, Chile. He currently works on the intersection of operational research and analytics applied to sustainability and climate change.
Prasenjit Chatterjee is the Dean (Research and Consultancy) at MCKV Institute of Engineering, India. He has over 130 research papers and more than 30 books to his credit.
Manoj Kumar Nallapaneni is a transdisciplinary energy and sustainability engineer with a Ph.D. in Digital Circular Economy and Circular Power System from the School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong.