https://gphjournal.org/index.php/ams <p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: #333;"><strong>GPH-International Journal of Applied Management Science&nbsp;(e-ISSN&nbsp;<a href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/3050-9688" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3050-9688</a>)</strong> is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research in management science with a focus on practical applications. The journal publishes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies in areas such as strategic management, operations, human resource management, information systems, and innovation. By providing a global platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, it fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and promotes the development of effective management practices in today’s dynamic business environment.</p> en-US <p>Author(s) and co-author(s)&nbsp;jointly&nbsp;and severally represent and warrant that the Article is original with the author(s) and does not infringe any&nbsp;copyright or violate any other right of any third parties, and that the Article has not been published&nbsp;elsewhere.&nbsp;Author(s) agree to the terms that the <strong>GPH Journal</strong> will have the full right to remove the published article on any misconduct found in the published article.</p> editor@gphjournal.org (MOHD MUSTAQUE) info@gphjournal.org (Shahrukha) Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 OJS 3.1.1.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://gphjournal.org/index.php/ams/article/view/2084 <p><strong>Background:</strong> The convergence of digital innovation and sustainable urban development has become a central theme in contemporary urban discourse. Smart cities are increasingly seen as strategic responses to urbanization challenges, warranting a systematic understanding of the evolving research landscape. This study aims to map the intellectual and thematic development of scholarly work at the intersection of smart cities and sustainable development.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> A scientometric analysis was conducted on publications from 2015 to 2018, with scientometric data retrieved from the Scopus database. Data were processed using Biblioshiny, the graphical interface of the Bibliometrix R-package. The analysis focused on key performance indicators including annual scientific production, citation metrics, leading source journals, most globally cited documents, and thematic structures derived from keyword co-occurrence and multiple correspondence analysis.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 2,998 peer-reviewed publications were analyzed. The findings indicate a steady increase in scientific output, demonstrating heightened scholarly and policy interest in the field. Core publications are concentrated in interdisciplinary journals covering sustainability science, information technology, and urban studies. Frequently cited articles emphasize enabling technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and 5G networks. Thematic mapping revealed four dominant research clusters: sustainability, urban governance, smart infrastructure, and environmental monitoring—signaling a shift from conceptual exploration toward practical implementation and equity-oriented outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> This study provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge structure and trajectory of research on smart cities and sustainable development. The observed thematic maturation and increasing policy relevance suggest a dynamic and interdisciplinary field with growing impact. These insights can inform future academic inquiries, strategic policymaking, and the design of inclusive, tech-driven urban solutions.</p> Mae Frances Gerolaga Sanico ##submission.copyrightStatement## https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://gphjournal.org/index.php/ams/article/view/2084 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:26:41 +0000