Cognitive-Human Circular Smart Economy In Cognitive-Human Circular Smart Cities ( CHCSE & CHCSC)

Subject Areas : International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Economics Studies

Nasrin Zarei ¹ , AtaOllah Abtahi ^{2 *} , Fatemeh Vafaee ³

1 - PhD Candidate in Information Technology Management, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran. [e-mail]
2 - Ataollah Abtahi, faculty member of Media & Culture management department, science and research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran (corresponding author). [e-mail]
3 - Faculty Member, Computer Science, School of Biotechnology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. 📧 Email: [e-mail]

Received: 2025-02-22 Accepted : 2025-07-08 Published : 2025-05-21

Keywords: Cognitive-Human Circular Smart Economy, Hyper-Intelligent Ecosystemic Economy, Cognitive-Human Circular Smart Cities, Artificial Intelligence, HABI-Quantum I, Digital Transformation, Future-Now ,

Abstract :

Purpose:The present research aims to identify the concept of Cognitive-Human Circular Smart Economy (CHCSE) within the framework of Cognitive-Human Circular Smart Cities.This advanced paradigm, by integrating digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and knowledge-driven economic structures, aims to tackle contemporary urban challenges.

Methodology/approach:This study employs a mixed-methods research approach, including thematic analysis and extraction of hundreds of core, primary, and secondary themes from literature (993 scholarly sources), expert interviews (48 participants), consultations with specialists and innovators (400 participants), and 7 AI-driven data synthesis to present an intelligent, human-centered paradigm with groundbreaking innovations.To achieve a high degree of validity and reliability, a Triangular Framework of Pluralism and Diversity and a Focus Group have been employed.

Findings:One of the major innovations of this study is the introduction of Cognitive Economic Intelligence—a hyper-networked system, reinforced by Cognitive-Human AI (HABIQ / Human-Artificial- Bio-Quantum I), which enables urban hyper-economies.Another one is the extraction of a knowledge-driven paradigm, categorized into “Eight Realms” or “Eight Paradises”.These realms encompass “Human, Naturified, Intelligent, DIKWiC, HSH-ware, Exponential Hyper-Disruptive, Meta-ConTwinSphere, and Meta-CoCreation” knowledge-technologies that shape the future-now urban hyper-ecosystems.

original/value:By introducing the CHCSE Model, HABIQ, Eight Paradises of KTs, the findings offer insightful perspectives, strategic roadmaps, and actionable frameworks for policymakers, urban planners, and knowledge-technology developers.Additionally, by enhancing the ReSOLVE framework, into iReSOLVE, this research highlights the role of hyper-networked, ecosystemic economic infrastructures in shaping the future smart cities.

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