Urban accessibility and digital transformation: A bibliometric study of the 15-Minute City and smart city technologies

In this study, we examine how the concepts of the “15 Minute City” and “Smart City Technologies” intersect, highlighting their importance in promoting urban sustainability and digital transformation. A bibliometric analysis was carried out for this purpose, using the RStudio software solution (Bibliometrix package, biblioshiny function), the dataset covering scientific publications in the field from 1979 to 2024, but also taking into account the guidelines of the PRISMA-SEGRESS guidelines to ensure traceability and methodological transparency. The results obtained indicate a high degree of relevance of emerging technologies, such as 6G and digital twins used in streamlining urban mobility, accessibility and environmental sustainability. There was also a significant increase in scientific publications between 2017 and 2023, suggesting an increased degree of academic scientific interest, due to both accelerated urban challenges and the global momentum towards digitalization and digital transformation. This research also identifies limitations and gaps, particularly those related to the social equity impacts of Smart City technologies, as well as their integration into resilient urban planning frameworks. In addition, practical implications for e-commerce are highlighted, where improved infrastructure can facilitate business development through increased accessibility and sustainable service delivery. Future research directions should further examine the socio-economic impact of these models, in particular their potential to reduce digital divides and promote inclusive urban economies.