تأثیر فناوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات بر مشارکت ذینفعان و پایداری شهری هوشمند در شهر تهران
محورهای موضوعی : توسعه پایدار شهری
نوید آهنگری
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اسما یاوری
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1 - دکتری جغرافیا و برنامه ریزی شهری، دانشگاه خوارزمی، تهران، ایران
2 - دانشجوی دکتری شهرسازی، پردیس بین الملل تهران جنوب، کیش، ایران
کلید واژه: فناوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات, پایداری هوشمند شهری, مشارکت ذینفعان, مدل¬سازی معادلات ساختاری, شهر تهران,
چکیده مقاله :
فناوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات به عنوان ابزاری کلیدی در پایداری شهری هوشمند، به بهبود مدیریت منابع و افزایش مشارکت ذینفعان کمک میکند. استفاده از این فناوریها به ارتقای کیفیت زندگی در شهرها، بهبود تصمیمگیری و کاهش تأثیرات زیستمحیطی منجر میشود. در این راستا، هدف پژوهش بررسی تأثیر فناوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات بر مشارکت ذینفعان و پایداری شهری هوشمند در شهر تهران است. روش پژوهش توصيفي - تحلیلی و از شاخه تحلیل مسیر محسوب ميشود. ابزار گردآوري دادهها پرسشنامه استاندارد میباشد. جامعه آماری کلیه خبرگان شهری میباشد که حجم نمونه به روش گلولهبرفی 70 نفر انتخاب شده است. برای تحلیل و تجزیه دادهها از مدلسازی معادلات ساختاری (PLS) استفادهشده است. نتایج نشان داد که میانگین متغیرهای فناوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات، پایداری شهری هوشمند، مشارکت ذینفعان، و انطباق و تابآوری شهری به ترتیب 05/3، 72/3، 86/3 و 80/3 است که به ترتیب در سطوح نیمه پایدار و پایدار قرار دارند. کمترین پراکندگی مربوط به مؤلفه راهحلهای نوآورانه (21/13 درصد) و بیشترین پراکندگی مربوط به محاسبات ابری (08/32 درصد) است. در تحلیل مدلسازی معادلات ساختاری، تمامی بارهای عاملی بالاتر از 40/0، ضریب آلفای کرونباخ و پایایی ترکیبی بالاتر از 70/0 و مقادیر روایی واگرا بالاتر از 50/0 هستند که نشاندهنده پایایی و اعتبار مناسب مدل اندازهگیری است. مقادیر ضرایب معیار برای متغیرهای مشارکت ذینفعان (07/0) و پایداری شهری هوشمند (531/0) و مقدار معیار استون - گیزر برای این متغیرها به ترتیب 043/0 و 318/0 تأثیرات معنادار مدل را تأیید میکند. همچنین تمامی تأثیرات فناوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات، مشارکت ذینفعان و انطباق و تابآوری شهری بر پایداری شهری هوشمند با ضریب معناداری بزرگتر از 96/1 تأیید میشود. بنابراین مفهوم این مطالعه امکان بهینهسازی تأثیر محیط شهری مبتنی بر فناوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات را فراهم میکند و در نتیجه جوامع پایدار و تابآوری را ایجاد میکند که نیازها و اولویتهای همه اعضای جامعه را برآورده میکند.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) serves as a key tool in the sustainability of smart cities, aiding in better resource management and increased stakeholder engagement. The use of these technologies leads to enhanced quality of life in cities, improved decision-making, and reduced environmental impacts. This study aims to examine the impact of ICT on stakeholder engagement and the sustainability of smart cities in Tehran. The research method is descriptive-analytical and falls under the category of path analysis. The data collection tool is a standardized questionnaire. The statistical population includes all urban experts, with a sample size of 70 individuals selected using the snowball sampling method. Structural Equation Modeling (PLS) was employed for data analysis. The results showed that the average values for ICT, smart urban sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and urban adaptability and resilience are 3.05, 3.72, 3.86, and 3.80, respectively, which are at semi-sustainable and sustainable levels. The lowest dispersion is related to the innovative solutions component (13.21%), and the highest dispersion is related to cloud computing (32.08%). In the analysis of structural equation modeling, all factor loadings were above 0.40, Cronbach's alpha coefficient and composite reliability were above 0.70, and the values for discriminant validity exceeded 0.50, indicating appropriate reliability and validity of the measurement model. The criterion coefficients for stakeholder engagement (0.07) and smart urban sustainability (0.531), along with the Stone-Geisser criterion for these variables (0.043 and 0.318, respectively), confirm the significant effects of the model. Moreover, all effects of ICT, stakeholder engagement, and urban adaptability and resilience on smart urban sustainability are confirmed with a significance coefficient greater than 1.96. Therefore, the findings of this study provide the potential to optimize the impact of an ICT-based urban environment, resulting in the creation of sustainable and resilient communities that meet the needs and priorities of all members of society.
Extended Abstract
Introduction
In recent years, extensive research has been conducted in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) and smart urban sustainability. These studies focus on collecting and analyzing urban data. The significance of ICT in urban sustainability is crucial as it can enhance creativity in cities and improve communication among different sectors of sustainable development. Smart urban sustainability, as a fundamental strategy to address urbanization challenges and environmental improvement, leverages technology, innovation, and sustainable approaches. This concept encompasses improving transportation, analyzing data for public safety, enhancing resilience and energy efficiency, and utilizing real-time data for weather conditions. Collaboration with stakeholders is vital in the development and implementation of smart city projects. These stakeholders, including individuals, organizations, and various institutions, play a key role in the sustainability of these initiatives. Active collaboration ensures that smart city strategies are designed and implemented considering the diverse needs and interests of urban communities, leading to innovative, resilient, and sustainable urban development. While smart cities of the 21st century primarily focus on urban sustainability, it is still unclear how ICT can be optimally utilized to achieve beneficial impacts for stakeholders in Iranian cities. Therefore, this study aims to examine the role of ICT in promoting urban sustainability amid rapid population growth and the implementation of smart city projects in Tehran. The main objectives include evaluating the contribution of ICT to smart urban development in Tehran, investigating the relationship between ICT, stakeholder participation, and smart urban sustainability, and exploring the dynamics of stakeholder participation in smart urban sustainability.
Methodology
The temporal scope of this research is the year 2023, and its spatial scope is the city of Tehran. The current study is categorized as semi-experimental research with a post-event strategy. In terms of research type, it is descriptive-analytical and falls under the path analysis branch. It is considered a cross-sectional study in terms of time. Data collection was carried out using library and field studies methods. The assessment of research variables includes information and communication technology, smart urban sustainability, stakeholder participation, and urban adaptation and resilience based on standard studies. The population of this research consists of urban studies experts, and 70 individuals were selected as the sample size using snowball sampling method. The analysis scale is adjusted based on a five-level Likert spectrum ranging from completely unstable to completely stable. Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling and Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach.
Results and discussion
The descriptive results indicate that the status of the information and communication technology variable is semi-stable, with an average of 3.05. The status of smart urban sustainability variable is stable, with an average of 3.72. The status of stakeholder participation variable is also stable, with an average of 3.86. The urban adaptation and resilience variable's status is stable as well, with an average of 3.8. Furthermore, the least dispersion among components is related to the innovative solutions component (13.21%), while the highest dispersion among components is associated with the cloud computing component (32.08%). The inferential results demonstrate that the impact of information and communication technology on stakeholder participation, with a significant coefficient of 2.41, is greater than 1.96, thus confirming its effect. Similarly, the impact of information and communication technology on smart urban sustainability, with a significant coefficient of 4.706, is greater than 1.96, confirming its effect. The impact of stakeholder participation on smart urban sustainability, with a significant coefficient of 4.766, is also greater than 1.96, confirming its effect. Additionally, the mediating role of stakeholder participation in the relationship between information and communication technology and smart urban sustainability, with a significant coefficient of 2.130, is greater than 1.96, confirming its effect. Finally, the impact of urban adaptation and resilience on smart urban sustainability, with a significant coefficient of 3.363, is greater than 1.96, confirming its effect.
Conclusion
This study contributes to the understanding of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in urban development in developing countries, particularly in Iran and the city of Tehran. It highlights the significance of smart urban areas in addressing environmental issues and achieving prominent sustainable development goals. Developing countries such as Iran should embrace smart urban development and innovative strategies, given the pivotal role ICT plays in enhancing urban sustainability and the residents' quality of life. Furthermore, smart city initiatives can address numerous challenges confronting emerging nations, including the provision of essential services, economic development, and environmental sustainability. While implementing smart urban sustainability presents challenges, a participatory and comprehensive approach can aid in overcoming barriers and fostering universally equitable and sustainable smart cities. The findings of this study hold crucial implications for stakeholders and policymakers involved in urban planning and development. Insights gleaned from this research can steer policymakers toward promoting equality, inclusivity, and sustainability in ICT-driven initiatives.
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