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Information technologies, social media and the Internet of Things are tools that may encourage civic participation for the co-creation of public value and can strengthen the role of citizens in urban governance. This work seeks to explore of how social media and IoT based participation enhances the interaction between government and citizen, and for government, what capabilities are required for continuous citizen participation. The paper examines the power dynamics between government and citizens employing Giddens's theory of structuration as an analytical framework. In addition, dynamic capability theory has been applied to determine the capabilities of government needed for continuous civic participation, while proposing a citizen participation model for public value co-creation. The proposed model can serve as a framework for recognizing the vital role of citizens in public policymaking and public service provision in the smart era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The internet is the greatest innovation of this era. The innovation of the internet has revolutionized the planet entirely by bringing the people and machines closer to each other than ever. The recent development in computing and networking technologies brings the next generation of internet which is called as Internet of Things (IoT). As the industrialization and the population are increasing the movement of people towards urbanization is also increasing. Therefore, cities are converting up into smart cities that can be accomplished with the service of the IoT. Water is one of the crucial resources for the existence of human life, so efficient supervision of water systems plays a significant role in smart cities. This paper uses three different modules of smart water management in context to smart cities. In this work three different sensors such as water flow sensor, water temperature sensor, and ultrasonic sensors are used to monitor water consumption. These sensors are interfaced with microcontrollers such as Raspberry Pi and NodeMCU. The sensors data can be observed on the Thing speak cloud server. This system helps in monitoring the leakage of water as well as to control the unnecessary use of water. Also, this module provides data in real-time for each user and that data can be used for monthly billing of water usage. Hence, the consumer will have to pay for the amount of water he/she can use only. Therefore, this model will allow the users to manage the water consumption efficiently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores the transformative fusion of Quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced optical systems within smart city development. A significant innovation within this study is the concept of "optical IoT," wherein IoT relies on advanced optical technologies, including high-resolution cameras, LiDAR scanners, meters, sensors, and wearables, strategically distributed throughout urban environments for real-time image data acquisition. Traditional smart city models may rely on conventional data acquisition methods that are not real-time or high-resolution, leading to delayed and less accurate urban management decisions. Existing models might use disparate systems for monitoring and management, which can result in inefficient resource allocation and coordination, especially in critical situations like emergency response. In this research Advanced Smart City Architecture (ASCA) this integration empowers the system to excel in tasks such as semantic segmentation, enabling precise identification and categorization of urban elements. Quantum optical systems are employed in quantum-enhanced sensors, such as quantum-enhanced interferometers and atomic clocks. These sensors offer improved precision for measurements like distance, time, and acceleration. The ASCA approach equips city planners, administrators, and emergency responders with real-time urban monitoring and management capabilities. This dynamic system yields numerous advantages, including optimized resource allocation, enhanced traffic management, improved environmental quality, and swift emergency response capabilities. This research underscores the immense potential of ASCA in reshaping urban development and sustainability within smart cities. By harmonizing AI, IoT, and advanced optical systems, this paradigm shift enables smart cities to evolve into more efficient and resilient urban environments. These cities become finely attuned to the ever-evolving needs of their residents, ultimately fostering innovation and progress at an unprecedented scale. Proposed ASCA achieves an impressive 91.98% enhancement in sustainable smart city development when compared to these existing techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]