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The research identifies literature on Home-Based Businesses (HBBs) from 2000 to August 2023, focuses on their economic roles, challenges for entrepreneurs and success strategies…
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Purpose
The research identifies literature on Home-Based Businesses (HBBs) from 2000 to August 2023, focuses on their economic roles, challenges for entrepreneurs and success strategies, reflecting societal and technological changes. This guides future studies and highlights knowledge gaps.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature review of published, peer-reviewed research between the years 2000 and 2023 is performed to examine how research on HBBs has changed over time, areas needing more study and how research has been done.
Findings
A total of 58 articles were analyzed and categorized into five distinct themes. Key insights into the evolution, significance and multifaceted aspects of HBBs are presented, revealing the impact and role of these businesses in a modern economic context.
Originality/value
The synthesis of existing literature enhances our understanding of recent studies on HBBs, focusing on challenges, and identifies promising directions for future research.
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Afnan Alkhaldi, Huda Alrashidi, Khawla Alhasan, Ahmad Alsadeeqi and Abdullah Alshami
The purpose of this study is to understand the public value of the government of Kuwait using blockchain technology to develop the capabilities of smart cities.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to understand the public value of the government of Kuwait using blockchain technology to develop the capabilities of smart cities.
Design/methodology/approach
Research was conducted in Kuwait, where the increased use of blockchain technology has been evidenced in both the private and public sectors. A total of seven IT managers were interviewed to gauge their responses to blockchain and its use in Kuwait ministries.
Findings
Blockchain technology offers many benefits for the development of smart cities in Kuwait. This is a statement that received almost mutual agreement amongst all the IT managers interviewed. However, as regards wider acceptance, the majority mentioned that a framework is necessary to better articulate the public value of using blockchain in smart cities in Kuwait.
Originality/value
This paper develops research hypotheses and a framework for articulating the public value of blockchain technology for smart cities in Kuwait.
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