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Revisiting the relationship between university towns and urbanization based on bibliometric analysis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The scientific discourse on university towns (UT) has progressed for a long time, with a surge of interest in recent years. However, a global overview of the research conducted on this topic have yet to exist. This paper aims to re-examine the relationship between UT and urbanization in literature. Built environment and people are often the most talked aspects in UT literatures. The variety of definitions remains largely uncharted. Policies behind UT development are also rarely studied. This article used an R studio-based bibliometric literature review to synthesize findings from various scientific literature. Keywords related to university towns and urban were used in digital search engines to examine and analyse the literature. Results revealed a significant gap in scientific research on critical theoretical concepts that planners can use as a guide in creating, formulating, and evaluating UT, especially in developing countries. This study promotes simplification of existing literature by examining the impact of UT on the stakeholders involved.

Source: Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development

DOI: 10.24294/jipd9280

Authors: Setyardi Pratika Mulya, Dyah Retno Panuju, Arif Satria, Ernan Rustiadi, Rizqi Ianatus Sholihah

Institution: IPB University

Language: English

Topic: Human Resources and Workforce

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405308123

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Cites: 84

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