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Furthermore, the few studies touching on sustainability have focused on environmental or economic sustainability, mostly ignoring social sustainability. Therefore, this paper aims to review and synthesize the state-of-the-art research on social sustainability in smart cities. Our research questions are: (1)\u00a0what are the main topics in the literature related to social sustainability in smart cities? and (2)\u00a0what are the gaps that require further investigation? Our review shows that inclusion and equity are crucial components that must be considered. 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