Iranian Association of Geography and Rural Planning journal of sustainable rural development 25383876 9 2 2025 12 01 A Qualitative Meta-Analysis of Smart Village Dimensions 153 170 225757 10.22034/jsrd.2025.505747.1211 EN Majid Yasouri Department of Geography, Faculty of Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran Sayed Samir Hosseini Department of Geography, Faculty of Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran 0000-0002-1248-7288 Esmaeil Aghaeizade Department of Geography, Faculty of Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran Journal Article 2025 02 10 <strong>Purpose:</strong> This research aims to examine and conduct a qualitative meta-analysis of studies on the dimensions of smart villages worldwide.<br><strong>Methods:</strong> Through qualitative analysis, 47 research articles published between 2016 and 2024 on “smart villages” were retrieved from academic databases and analyzed using documentary and library-based research methods to meet the study’s objectives. Further, various dimensions such as environmental, governance, economic, social (people), educational, agricultural, and health and well-being were examined.<br><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that stakeholder participation, empirical research, and government intervention are essential for establishing smart villages. Furthermore, the development and expansion of smart villages require collaboration among villagers, government officials, and experts to more effectively identify and address local needs.<br><strong>Conclusion:</strong> For the establishment and sustainability of smart villages, modern technologies must be appropriate for the rural context, affordable, efficient, and user-friendly, while also preserving the valuable aspects of rural life and promoting sustainable development. These findings contribute to the enrichment of theoretical studies on smart villages.