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As an emerging economic form, the digital economy is a crucial force in promoting high-quality economic development, resolving regional development incoherence, and improving the level of urban resilience. In this paper, the urban resilience indicator system is composed of four dimensions: social resilience, economic resilience, infrastructure resi...
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... regression results in Table 3 show that the basic OLS regression indicates that the digital economy has a significant contribution to urban resilience and passes the 1% significance test; the 2SLS regression still indicates that the digital economy can contribute to the level of urban resilience and passes the 10% significance test. The results of the 2SLS regression in Table 4 satisfy the hypothesis concerning the correlation of the instrumental variables, and the results indicate that there is a significant positive correlation between the digital economy and urban resilience with and without the inclusion of control variables, passing the 1% significance test. This result verifies hypothesis H1 of this paper, i.e., that the development of the digital economy has a positive impact on the improvement of urban resilience. ...Similar publications
This study uses four dimensions, namely social resilience, economic resilience, infrastructure resilience, and ecological resilience, to construct an index system for urban resilience. The subject data came from the panel data of 282 prefecture-level cities in China from 2006 to 2020. We selected a multiperiod double-difference model to study the e...
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasise poverty reduction and economic well-being of people in all strata. In line with SDGs, reducing economic vulnerability by ensuring financial resilience has become the policy priority of governments across the globe. However, ensuring financial resilience among people grappling with lower and uncertain income remains a concern for most economies. Amidst this grievous situation, financial inclusion is presumed to equip people against financial adversities and bring financial resilience. Studies have unfurled the nexus between financial inclusion and financial resilience to assess and supplement the government's priority. In this context, this study makes a bibliometric and content analysis of 62 studies gathered from Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO, JSTOR, ProQuest and Google scholar databases. The study reveals that though studies have been attempted throughout the world but, very few are based on emerging economies, including India. Further, this field suffers from sluggish growth of literature due to lack of collaboration and focus on specific classes of people, economic activity, etc. Furthermore, the study reveals that though areas like country, business houses, consumers, age, and gender have been amply addressed but, areas of digital financial inclusion, fishermen community, marine fishermen, people with uncertain income, etc., have been unheeded.
... Digital technologies enable CIM to gather, store, and process vast data effectively. Omrany et al. [13] and Shi [14] defined CIM as a complex combining IoT, GIS, BIM, and other advanced digital technologies (such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, and Data Fusion) to address sustainability and resilience. The CIM technique is a unique decision-support tool that helps city planners, policymakers, and stakeholders make informed decisions, optimise resource allocation, increase urban liveability, and ensure sustainability [13]. ...
Smart cities represent a paradigm shift in urban development, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. However, implementing City Information Modeling (CIM) faces significant challenges across technical, data-related, organisational, security, and privacy domains, hindering interoperability and effectiveness. This study proposes a Unified City Information Modeling (UCIM) framework as a comprehensive solution to standardise and harmonise data streams and operational processes within smart city ecosystems. Integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Semantic Interoperability Framework (SIF), UCIM bridges gaps between city management systems, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration across sectors such as transportation, healthcare, energy, and public services. The framework will enhance data exchange and system integration, support informed decision-making and resource optimisation, and pave the way for resilient, efficient, and sustainable urban development. This research underscores UCIM's potential to transform urban management practices and recommends further exploration through practical case studies to validate its application in diverse urban settings.
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... In the context of globalization, urbanization and digitalization, this trend has only intensified recently [1]. These transformations have reshaped human lives, affecting the economic and social structures, fostering the rise of new industries and services, and accelerating technological progress [2][3][4]. ...
... Taking into account data accessibility and adhering to the methodology employed by (Shi et al., 2023;Zhao et al., 2023), four specific indices were meticulously selected: the count of employees engaged in the information transmission, computer services, and software sectors; the quantity of international Internet users; the per -capita volume of telecommunications services; and the number of mobile phone users at year -end. These indices were chosen as they can comprehensively and directly mirror the core constituents of the digital economy. ...
Introduction
In the context of escalating global climate change, cities play a crucial role in promoting green transformation, ecological construction, and achieving sustainable development goals. This study aims to explore the impact of the digital economy and environmental governance on urban green development.
Methods
Based on data from 280 prefecture-level cities in China from 2007 to 2022, we construct a new indicator system to measure urban green development. Using a spatial error model, we analyze the relationship between the digital economy, environmental governance, and green urban innovation.
Results
The findings indicate that the digital economy significantly promotes urban green development, with its impact influenced by geographical location and human capital. Environmental governance further enhances this positive effect, making the digital economy an essential driver of green urban innovation. Additionally, the implementation of China’s “Broadband China” policy has strengthened digital infrastructure, fostering green urban innovation and intercity cooperation.
Discussion
The study highlights the need for policymakers to consider geographical heterogeneity and human capital disparities when formulating digital and governance strategies. These insights provide valuable guidance for urban management and environmental protection efforts.
... In recent years, enormous number of cholars have conducted in-depth studies on e-commerce. Nowadays, the studies on e-commerce are mainly focused on the development of e-commerce [7][8][9], cross-border e-commerce [10][11][12], regional e-commerce [13][14][15], and other aspects. In this literature, the development of e-commerce is infuenced by various factors, including the management system, data acquisition, government policies, and service innovation [8]. ...
... Te relevant research on the development of ecommerce has provided a specifc theoretical basis for the result analysis and policy recommendations put forward in this paper [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. Nevertheless, certain shortcomings also exist. ...
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... Incubators equip start-ups with resources, networks, and expertise to develop resilient urban solutions, including flood detection systems, heat-resistant infrastructure, and disaster management tools. They also promote sustainable urban planning technologies, such as smart zoning systems and real-time environmental monitoring platforms, strengthening cities' ability to withstand public health, economic, and environmental crises [88]. ...
The rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 technologies presents unprecedented opportunities to align start-up incubators with smart cities’ sustainability goals, fostering innovation and addressing complex urban challenges. This study introduces the Smart City-Incubator Sustainability Framework (SCISF)—a structured conceptual model that integrates sustainable business model innovation, digital transformation, and circular economy principles into incubator practices. Through an integrative literature review, conceptual framework development, and empirical application, the research identifies six key components essential for aligning incubators with smart city objectives: strategic vision alignment, technological integration, circular economy practices, public engagement, scalability, and impact monitoring. The framework’s empirical application to the Gdańsk Entrepreneurship Foundation (GEF) incubator demonstrates its effectiveness in assessing incubator contributions to urban sustainability. The findings highlight strengths in public engagement and strategic vision, alongside opportunities to enhance Industry 5.0 integration, cross-sector partnerships, and ESG-driven impact reporting. By bridging the gap between city objectives and start-up ecosystems, the SCISF provides actionable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and incubator managers to foster smart, circular, and resilient urban environments.
... Their research showed that advancements in the digital economy strengthen resilience by improving industrial structures and adjusting energy systems. In a similar vein, ref. [37] highlighted how the development of the digital economy and technological innovation positively impact urban resilience, further supporting these findings. Ref. [38] examined the impact of the Innovative City Pilot Policy (ICPP) on urban resilience using a difference-in-differences approach. ...
This study investigates the impact of two consecutive economic shocks—the 2009–2018 economic crisis and the 2019–2022 COVID-19 pandemic—on the resilience and recovery of Greece’s 13 NUTS II-level Administrative Regions. Using secondary data on employment per sector from the Greek Statistical Authority and Eurostat, resilience is assessed through resistance and recovery indices, complemented by shift-share analysis to identify sectoral and local influences on regional performance. Regions with robust agricultural bases displayed consistent resistance and recovery, while tourism-dependent regions transitioned from high to low resistance during the pandemic. Urban centres like Attiki showed enhanced resilience due to concentrated economic activity and local advantages, forming a high-resistance, fast-recovery cluster. Consequently, regions with local advantages are more resilient in times of crisis. Sectors developing locally due to these advantages strengthen economic resilience, whereas dynamic sectors at the national level relying on external environments are more vulnerable, recovering more slowly and impacting host regions. Strong concentration economies alongside local advantages further bolster resilience. Strengthening local economic structures and diversifying activities are crucial for mitigating disparities. This study underscores the importance of tailored sustainable policies to enhance resilience and ensure long-term regional sustainability.
... Finally, to avoid time discrepancies, this article has adjusted the sample period, shortening the investigation period to 2016-2022. The main reason for this change is that after the G20 Summit in 2016, China implemented the development of the digital economy as a strategic policy [71]. The specific results are shown in Column 3 of Table 6. ...
With the outbreak of the global public health crisis in 2019, enhancing the resilience of regional economies has become the current focal point. Existing studies have mostly focused on the region itself, lacking exploration of regional economic resilience from the aspects of dynamics, multiple perspectives, and multidimensional integration. At the same time, the digital industry, as an emerging sector, should not only consider its impact on economic development itself, but also focus on whether it can continuously and effectively enhance the level of regional economic resilience, in order to cope with crises that may arise at any time. Therefore, through empirical methods, we conducted a detailed study of the spatial correlation and internal driving factors between the digital industry and regional economic resilience, aiming to build a more valuable theoretical framework based on existing research findings and explore a regional resilience development strategy centered around the digital industry. This paper, combining conclusions and methods from existing literature, attempts to expand the definition of regional economic resilience, evaluation index system, and the relationship with the digital industry from the perspective of evolutionary economic geography. This article empirically examines data from 30 provinces in China from 2014 to 2022 (excluding Tibet, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan due to lack of data). Firstly, this paper employs a two-way fixed effects model to examine the direct relationship between digital industry development and regional economic resilience. The research results indicate that the development of the digital industry can effectively enhance regional economic resilience. Secondly, the role of spatial location, as an important aspect of evolutionary economic geography, is also considered in this paper. The spatial Durbin model is used to discover spatial spillover effects of digital industry development on regional economic resilience under different spatial location relationships. Finally, this paper considers environmental regulations as a threshold variable to study the impact of the digital industry on regional economic resilience under different levels of environmental regulation. The results indicate that when the degree of environmental regulation is less than 0.0011, the digital industry can more effectively empower the enhancement of regional economic resilience levels. In conclusion, this paper finds that while emphasizing the role of the digital industry in the resilient development of regional economies, it is also essential to promote regional cooperation for mutual benefit and win-win results. This will accelerate the transformation of digital enterprises, optimize industrial structures, and achieve green development.
