Application of Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies in Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI): A Bibliometric Review

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Summary/Contributions: This paper presents a bibliometric evaluation of the increasing convergence of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies with Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and its potential to change urban stormwater management. Since 2013, the study has examined a growing body of literature on IoT-enhanced GSI, showing worldwide collaboration and global acceptance of its potential. With IoT integration, green roofs, smart rain barrels, bioretention systems, and stormwater detention ponds have improved efficiency and real-time control. The study also shows that IoT-integrated GSI needs enhanced monitoring, predictive optimization methodologies, and vast scalability to be widely adopted. The paper suggests microbial fuel cell-powered soil moisture sensors and large-scale RTC bioretention systems and emphasizes digital security. The paper suggests research on real-time data-based monitoring plans, model validation, ongoing optimization, and supportive policy frameworks. The study shows how IoT and GSI synergy might improve stormwater management and cultural ecosystem services in the face of urbanization, climate change, and aging infrastructure.

Comments/Suggestions: 

1. It would be helpful to provide a more specific definition of what is meant by "smart stormwater management systems" and how they differ from traditional stormwater management systems.

2. The paper mentions that the lack of standardization in IoT terminology is a significant barrier to integrating emergent smart technologies in GSI. It would be beneficial to provide some specific examples of how this lack of standardization has hindered progress in the field and how it could be overcome.

3. The paper states that one of the objectives is to forecast future trajectories and limitations of the sector. It would be useful to provide some concrete examples of what these trajectories and limitations might be and how they could impact the development and implementation of smart stormwater management systems.

4. The paper mentions that bibliometric tools will be used to gauge the evolution of the field and identify its hotspots. It would be helpful to provide more information on the specific bibliometric tools that will be used and how they will be utilized to achieve the objectives of the paper.

5. It would be interesting to explore how the integration of IoT technologies in GSI could impact the social and economic aspects of stormwater management, beyond just the environmental benefits.

6. The authors are invited to add a paragraph about the use of formal verification and validation techniques for the internet of Things.

7. For this purpose, they may include the following interesting references and others:

a. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/14/8122

b. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12927-019-0003-8

Can be improved

 

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Reviewer 2 Report

Reviewer Report - sustainability-2561418-peer-review-v1

 

Thanks for giving me a chance to review this manuscript. This is an interesting topic. The author(s) tries to work significantly. This study elucidates the emerging intersection of Internet of Things (IoT) 14 technologies and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), demonstrating the potential to reshape 15 urban stormwater management. However, still, some of the anomalies I found during the review process are addressed below, which may help further develop the study.

 

Originality

It can be improved

The author(s) should illustrate how this “Bibliometric Review “differs from the literature in the field / or considered a contribution to the literature.

 

The contribution need to be clearly highlighted.

 

Relationship to Literature

It can be improved

Other studies related to the research area should be reviewed,  here it is recommended to cite some of those studies.

Finewood, M. H., et al. (2019). "Green infrastructure and the hidden politics of urban stormwater governance in a postindustrial city." Annals of the American Association of Geographers 109(3): 909-925.

Mandarano, L. and M. Meenar (2017). "Equitable distribution of green stormwater infrastructure: A capacity-based framework for implementation in disadvantaged communities." Local Environment 22(11): 1338-1357.

Mortaheb, R. and P. Jankowski (2023). "Smart city re-imagined: City planning and GeoAI in the age of big data." Journal of Urban Management 12(1): 4-15.

 

Methodology:

Well detailed.

 

Results and discussion

 

Clear and well done

Quality of Communication:

-           There is a need for proofreading and professional editing.

Additional Comment

·       Theoretical and practical implications should be added

 

 

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-           There is a need for proofreading and professional editing.

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Reviewer 3 Report

The subject of the paper is a topical one, namely the use of Internet of Things technologies (IoT). The bibliographic study is vast, many articles have been reviewed.

The research methodology reveals a good knowledge of the methods specific to the researched field. The authors use visualization tools such as "Citespace" and the "Bibliometrix R package" to extract information (authors, countries, cited words) and create the link between IoT and GSI domains.

The obtained results represent a first starting point in this field, to find innovative solutions for the efficiency of rainwater.

The writing of the paper is clear and well structured.

The bibliography is rich and current.

In conclusion, the work is appropriate from a scientific, theoretical and applied point of view at the same time.

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Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

The authors considered my comments and suggestions 

Can be improved