Well-being of Citizens in Smart Cities in Malaysia and China
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Smart cities present a potential remedy as crowded and complex metropolitan regions increase in the digital era. A measurement of whether establishing a smart city would be compatible with Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 11 is undertaken to enhance its inhabitants' well-being. A total of 105 and 134 citizens of the smart cities in China and Malaysia, respectively, received online surveys. The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results offer empirical evidence that reinforces the theoretical underpinnings of smart city development. Additionally, the findings emphasize citizen satisfaction in improving residents' well-being, acting as a mediator.
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