by Muhammed Miraç Aslan
ABSTRACT
The world’s population is increasing and becoming concentrated in cities. Factors such as population growth, diminishing natural resources, migration, urbanization, environmental pollution, the increasingly apparent effects of climate change, and the diversification of human needs driven by technology are placing pressure on cities. In this context, cities must produce effective solutions to the problems they face and the needs that arise. Smart cities, which produce innovative and sustainable solutions to urban problems and needs using information and communication technologies, are emerging as a solution partner for city administrations. The aim of this study is to examine studies on smart cities using bibliometric analysis, one of the quantitative research methods. The scan conducted on smart city components yielded numerous findings, including the annual growth rate in the field, the journals and organisations with the most publications, frequently used concepts in the field, concept clusters, trending concepts in the field, and future trends. The findings obtained in the study provide an overview of the course of studies in the field of smart cities and constitute an important source of information for future studies. It is anticipated that this resource will serve as a guide for future studies and contribute to smart city literature.
