A Proposed Framework FORs a Smart and Sustainable Campus: A Case Study at Vinh University, Vietnam

L. V Diep; B. T Thao; N. A Dung; V. C Cuong; N. H Dung; N. C Thanh; D. P Khoi; M. V Chung; N. T. T Mai

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A Proposed Framework FORs a Smart and Sustainable Campus: A Case Study at Vinh University, Vietnam

International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems

Volume 19 (2026): Issue 1 (January 2026)

By: L. V Diep, B. T Thao, N. A Dung, V. C Cuong, N. H Dung, N. C Thanh, D. P Khoi, M. V Chung and N. T. T Mai

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|Aug 2026

Abstract

The concept of a smart campus (SC) related to sustainable development has attracted considerable research interests, yet a clear model with key components is still lacking in Vietnam. This study seeks to identify investment priorities for transforming Vinh University (VU) into a smart and sustainable campus. Using Cronbach's Alpha, we assessed the reliability of six dimensions based on 35 indicators drawn from literature, the university's context, and experts' perspectives before conducting an online survey to collect feedback from stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers. Importance-performance analysis (IPA) highlighted VU's strong performance indicators, such as smart governance (SG)9 (3.17), smart services (SS)4 (3.10), and smart education (SE)3 (3.07). Although expected targets for prioritized improvement included SE7 (3.39), SG9 (3.42), and SG3 (3.36), the low I-P gap and specific conditions at VU emphasize the need for VU to enhance four priority sections, including promotion, strategies (plan, funding, and infrastructure), collaboration, and sustainability, to further smart development.

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