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Artificial intelligence for sustainability

Challenges, opportunities, and a research agenda

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ID23330768
AuthorsRohit Nishant (0000-0001-7201-4901, Université Laval, corresponding author), Mike Kennedy (University of British Columbia), Jacq ueline Corbett (0000-0001-6025-5740, Université Laval), Jacqueline Corbett
Year2020
Volume53
Pages102104
Publication date2020-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Information Management (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0268-4012 • E-ISSN: 1873-4707
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2020.102104
OpenAlexW3020807179
LanguageEN
Citations received115
References cited136

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Citations per year23
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedYes
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