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Nasro Min-Allah1, Saleh Alrashed1
1Department of Computer Science, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Sustainable Cities and Society
|May 13, 2020
Summary
This study proposes a generic smart campus model by adapting smart city concepts. It offers a prioritized list of initiatives to help universities evaluate and implement smart campus solutions effectively.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Urban Planning
- Information Science
Background:
- Smart campus initiatives integrate technology with infrastructure for enhanced university services and sustainability.
- Existing smart campus solutions are often fragmented, lacking a unified framework.
- A generic model is needed to guide educational institutions in developing comprehensive smart campuses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a generic smart campus model based on smart city concepts.
- To provide a prioritized list of smart campus initiatives adaptable to university needs and locations.
- To guide higher education institutions in evaluating and implementing smart campus infrastructure.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing smart campus and smart city concepts.
- Development of a conceptual framework for a generic smart campus.
- Analysis and prioritization of potential smart campus initiatives.
Main Results:
- A proposed generic smart campus model is presented.
- A prioritized list of adaptable smart campus initiatives is created.
- The model provides a valid framework for diverse university contexts.
Conclusions:
- The proposed generic smart campus model offers a scalable framework for universities.
- Prioritized initiatives enable tailored implementation based on institutional needs.
- This work facilitates strategic planning for smart campus development in higher education.
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