Adoption Conceptual Model for Intelligent Waste Management in Smart Cities: Theoretical Review
Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose -Adoption of technologies in waste management in developing countries has largely lagged leading to poor waste collection and disposal exposing the city dwellers to health hazards and points of extortion.The delay has been occasioned by several technology adoption inhibitors.This paper, therefore, proposes am integration of three adoption models: diffusion of innovation (DoI), technology acceptance model (TAM) and technology readiness index (TRI) models towards enhancing understanding of the factors that may influence acceptance and use of smart waste management system in a smart city Method -This paper critically reviewed the available literature on DoI, TAM, and TRI models and highlighted the challenges of applying each model and thereafter, proposed an integrated model based on the strength exhibited by each model.Recommendations -The study recommends the actual application of the model to test the hypothesis adduced that integrating the models would enhance the adoption and use of intelligent systems for waste management in smart cities.Practical Implications -The proposed model could help city planners to formulate a good strategy mix for the intended use(rs) of an intelligent waste management system.
Institutions: Rongo University, University of San Carlos
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3049556359