| Title |
Smart' As A Problem-Solving Information And Communication Technology Innovation: Real-Life Understanding of The Term - A Pilot Survey |
| ID_Doc |
43185 |
| Authors |
Vokoun, M; Pacovsky, L; Sobehart, R; Stellner, F |
| Title |
Smart' As A Problem-Solving Information And Communication Technology Innovation: Real-Life Understanding of The Term - A Pilot Survey |
| Year |
2020 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
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| Abstract |
The term 'smart' has been used as a buzzword over the last decade. Its real-life understanding is shaped by citizens, enterprises, academics, public organizations, etc. This paper analyses the term 'smart' using the text-mining methodology with an iterative probabilistic model and provides a short as well as an intuitive definition based on the real-life understanding of the term. The term 'smart' is a subjective and multi-meaning concept. For most of the respondents, the term 'smart' perfectly fits with the words 'solution that is innovative and technological, an app'. There are rather limited linkages between the term 'smart' and 'Smart city'. The best fit provided variable containing words `(smart) urban planning and development'. Based on our research design and the discussion of the results, we propose a preliminary short definition of the term 'smart'. This research design can be used for more representative samples of the population. The paper aims to contribute to the debate about the real-life understanding of the 'smart' term. The citizens' understanding of the term `smart' is important for the success of the 'Smart city' initiatives. With a better understanding of the term, researchers can adjust their socioeconomic surveys to ask better questions, while social and private entrepreneurs can implement problem-solving, innovative ICT ideas in the market and society. |
| Author Keywords |
Citizens; Real-Life Understanding; Digital Economy; Smart; Definitions |
| Index Keywords |
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| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities (CPCI-SSH) |
| EID |
WOS:000661127407090 |
| WoS Category |
Business; Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Economics; Management |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics; Science & Technology - Other Topics |
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