The Influence Factors of Knowledge Resilience in Sustaining Knowledge Network in Smart Cities Environment

Abstract

The smart cities concept has become a globally engaging topic among researchers, practitioners, and decisionmakers in the last decade. There are many advantages in upgrading urban infrastructure and services in order to sustain current cities. However, the most significant challenge is how to ensure that the knowledge network remains resilient within the environment of smart cities, in order to sustain them. Knowledge resilience has been thought to bring numerous benefits to smart cities. This study aims to review the extent to which knowledge resilience influence knowledge network in smart cities. This study employs the systematic literature review methodology as a guideline in order to identify, evaluate and interpret all the available research on the knowledge resilience factor and smart cities. Eight factors that influenced knowledge resilience in smart cities were identified. Understanding these factors in relation to knowledge resilience will contribute to potential development and successful advancements of smart and sustainable cities.