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The metacognitive-motivational links between stress and short-form video addiction Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-04-07 Ruimei Sun, Meng Xuan Zhang, Chunmin Yeh, Carolina Oi Lam Ung, Anise M.S. Wu
The recent, sudden growth of short-form video platforms, such as TikTok, has prompted public concern regarding short-form video addiction (SVA), a potential behavioral addiction with adverse health and social consequences. Whereas stress is positively related to SVA, research investigating its underlying psychological mechanism is warranted. Based on the self-regulatory executive function model, this
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Innovation, researcher and creativity: A complex indicator for territorial evaluation capacity Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Luca Rossi, Maria Giovina Pasca, Gabriella Arcese, Stefano Poponi
Innovation, research, and creativity are crucial elements to guarantee countries' competitiveness and promote sustainable economic and social progress. The evolution of these elements influences and guides the strategic choices of policymakers to develop potential improvements. Measures of economic and social well-being are widely studied in the literature as essential tools for understanding and promoting
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Sneaking through raising walls: The dynamics of institutionalizing security technology clubs Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Gadi Heimann, Deganit Paikowsky, Or Rabinowitz
Some technologies have dramatic effects on international politics as significant power components, affecting the balance in the international system while raising communal challenges. Their holders are credited as members of exclusive informal Security Technology Clubs (STCs). To mitigate communal challenges and secure their advantages, these tech-haves seek to prevent the spread of these strategic
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The influence of work overload on cybersecurity behavior: A moderated mediation model of psychological contract breach, burnout, and self-efficacy in AI learning such as ChatGPT Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Byung-Jik Kim, Min-Jik Kim
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face the critical challenge of safeguarding their sensitive information and systems from an ever-increasing array of cybersecurity threats. As employees play a crucial role in maintaining organizational cybersecurity, it is essential to understand the factors that influence their cybersecurity behavior. This study investigates the impact
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How to transform “social value” into meaningful products? ——A multiple-case study of leading innovative enterprises Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Guannan Qu, Luyao Wang, Jin Chen, Tara Qian Sun
The social impacts of enterprises’ innovation activities have become a novel frontier of innovation management research in recent years. This paper aims to investigate the dynamic process and key mechanisms of how firms transform “” into competitive products through a meaningful innovation process. Under the “variance-designed” setting of the holistic multiple-case approach, six representative innovation
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Socio-technical platforms for care transformation: An integrative synthesis and conceptualization Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Fares Georges Khalil
This study is at the intersection of two trends in healthcare, integrated care (IC) and digitalization. These advancements aim to mitigate challenges associated with the management of chronic and multimorbid conditions which form the bulk of healthcare expenditure. Rampant fragmentation in service provisioning and technological innovation result in inefficent and increasingly burdened healthcare systems
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Trust in artificial intelligence, trust in engineers, and news media: Factors shaping public perceptions of autonomous drones through UTAUT2 Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Shirley S. Ho, Justin C. Cheung
Traditional trust in artificial intelligence (AI) scholarship has assumed trust as an attitude placed exclusively in the AI system. We offer a more articulated view of trust in AI, extending the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) model by integrating news media attention, trust in AI system, trust in AI engineers, and attitude to examine factors predicting public's
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Comprehension, apprehension, and acceptance: Understanding the influence of literacy and anxiety on acceptance of artificial Intelligence Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Gianluca Schiavo, Stefano Businaro, Massimo Zancanaro
In this paper, we discuss how people's attitudes toward accepting Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are influenced by their self-reported literacy (i.e., their understanding and ability to use AI technology) and anxiety (i.e., their fear of the AI technology's impact on society). We conducted an anonymous survey, gathering 313 valid responses, and utilized Structural Equation Modelling to examine
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The effects of the fourth industrial revolution on employment in South Africa: Variance decomposition analysis Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Hlanganani Rabia Matjokana, Oladipo Olalekan David
This study investigates the effect of the fourth industrial revolution on levels of employment in South Africa. The fourth industrial revolution is proxied by ICT development with the components of mobile telephony, fixed-line telephony and internet penetration. The data used in this study were obtained from the World Bank's World Development Indicator database spanning from 1980 to 2019, while the
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Voices in the digital storm: Unraveling online polarization with ChatGPT Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Yunfei Xing, Justin Zuopeng Zhang, Guangqing Teng, Xiaotang Zhou
ChatGPT, an esteemed natural language processing model, has demonstrated remarkable capabilities in intelligent text generation, interactive conversation, and myriad additional tasks. The utilization of ChatGPT has generated a wide debate among users with different attitudes on social media platforms, culminating in the phenomenon of polarization. Based on confirmation bias theory, this paper presented
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Shopping in the digital world: How augmented reality mobile applications trigger customer engagement Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Kuan-Yu Lin, Travis K. Huang
The maturation and growing popularity of augmented reality (AR) technology in recent years have promoted its implementation, leading to the emergence of various AR-related applications. Integrating AR into commerce can enhance marketing initiatives by increasing popularity and brand appeal, which in turn affects customer brand engagement behavior. Consequently, brand owners and retailers are increasingly
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Unveiling e-learning and knowledge sharing during the pandemic: From expert skills perception to student satisfaction Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Dan-Cristian Dabija, Constantin Brătianu, Gandolfo Dominici, Elena-Mădălina Vătămănescu
The present undertaking seeks to explore the relationships between five main constructs, that is, e-learning, expert skills perception, knowledge perceived value, knowledge sharing and student satisfaction in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though there is a wide array of studies looking into the impact of the pandemic on the online teaching environment and on student satisfaction, this
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The digital governance puzzle: Towards integrative theory of humans, machines, and organizations in public management Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Eran Vigoda-Gadot, Shlomo Mizrahi
In recent decades, the world has been undergoing extensive digital transformations, often described as the fourth transformative industrial revolution in human history. This revolution, replete with technological innovations and information society platforms, has dramatically altered many aspects of modern life. Governments and public administrations also play a major role in this revolution. They
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A three-level view of readiness models: Statistical and managerial insights on industry 4.0 Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Vincenzo Basile, Marco Tregua, Massimiliano Giacalone
Over the past ten years, business intelligence (BI) and data analytics (DA) have consistently increased their impact on information management and firms' strategies, as evidenced in decision-making processes. Moreover, using new tools in so-called digitalization has become a core element, and while it may help firms sustain their competitive advantage, it could also have multiple side effects. Therefore
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AI for the people? Embedding AI ethics in HR and people analytics projects Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Oshri Bar-Gil, Tom Ron, Ofir Czerniak
Technological advances and the “zeitgeist” led to increased use of AI in HR Analytics. Using machine learning models in this field might be beneficial but requires some unique considerations in how organizations govern, assure, audit, and support the use of AI. While substantial work has been done on AI ethics, organizational implantation studies are rare and often anecdotal, particularly in HR. In
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Labour market dynamics in the era of technological advancements: The system-wide impacts of labour augmenting technological change Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Andrew G. Ross, Peter G. McGregor, J Kim Swales
The employment impact of future technological change is much debated. Some commentators predict devastating job losses, while others are more sanguine, claiming that technological change raises living standards without reducing total employment. Our analysis a use a combination of partial equilibrium and dynamic computable general equilibrium (CGE) analysis with neo-Keynesian characteristics. These
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Mapping Europe renewable energy landscape: Insights into solar, wind, hydro, and green hydrogen production Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Qusay Hassan, Ahmed K. Nassar, Ali Khudhair Al-Jiboory, Patrik Viktor, Ahmad A. Telba, Emad Mahrous Awwad, Ayesha Amjad, Hassan Falah Fakhruldeen, Sameer Algburi, Saoud Chayid Mashkoor, Marek Jaszczur, Aws Zuhair Sameen, Maha Barakat
The study offers an in-depth examination of the capabilities and output of renewable energy sources, specifically focusing on solar, wind, hydroelectric, and green hydrogen technologies, within 27 countries of the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). The outcomes reveal significant strides in renewable energy production, with countries such as Austria, Belgium, and Germany leading in their
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Infrastructure digital twin technology: A new paradigm for future construction industry Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Taofeeq D. Moshood, James OB. Rotimi, Wajiha Shahzad, J.A. Bamgbade
The construction industry has traditionally been slow to adopt digital technology, resulting in inefficient workflows, frequent cost overruns, and delays. Moreover, its fragmented structure, inherent to market dynamics, exacerbates these challenges. Embracing digitalization and transitioning to Industry 4.0 can substantially enhance efficiency and productivity in construction through increased innovation
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Drivers of generative AI adoption in higher education through the lens of the Theory of Planned Behaviour Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Stanislav Ivanov, Mohammad Soliman, Aarni Tuomi, Nasser Alhamar Alkathiri, Alamir N. Al-Alawi
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Market-first or technology-first? Exploring unicorns’ pathways to extreme valuations Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Zeljko Tekic, Andrei Chemikhin, Maksim Malyy
In this study, we explore: 1) whether unicorns predominantly emerge from a focus on developing novel technologies, understanding market needs, or a balanced integration of both; 2) how these three strategic orientations correlate with unicorns’ growth rates; and 3) how various unicorn features, including early access to funding, moderate answers to the first two questions. To address these questions
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Open strategizing for developing smart city food system: Stakeholder inclusion in practice Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Maral Mahdad, Thai Thi Minh, Tran Thi Dinh, Wim Vanhaverbeke
The positive impact of stakeholder engagement (SE) in smart city development initiatives has received notable scholarly attention over the past decade. Researchers of stakeholder engagement have investigated various aspects of the engagement process from different theoretical perspectives, yet the complexity and dynamism of inclusion, especially at the societal level and in the context of smart city
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From Superman to Garfield: Four scenarios regarding the effects of industry 4.0 on animation companies Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Gelayol Safavi Jahromi, Sepehr Ghazinoory
The animation industry is currently undergoing significant transformations fueled by technological advancements. Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, the Internet of Things, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Blockchain are reshaping the animation industry's value chain. This paper explores the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on various stages
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Fintech dividend: How would digital financial services impact income inequality across countries? Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Hailu Adugna
Discrimination and marginalization in the financial services provided by traditional intermediaries are often cited as one of the main causes of persistent income inequality across socioeconomic groups in many countries. Whether Fintech eliminates such prejudice and exclusion and promotes equitable income distribution is unclear. This paper examines the impact of Fintech digital financial services
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Understanding engineering ethics in countries: Towards an analytical framework Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Ali Dizani, Amineh Ghorbani, Behnam Taebi, Ibo van de Poel
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A technology-based framework to foster the lean human resource 4.0 and prevent the great resignation: The talent management lift Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Juliana Salvadorinho, Carlos Ferreira, Leonor Teixeira
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Robots and emotional intelligence: A thematic analysis Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Faruk Seyitoğlu, Stanislav Ivanov
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In search of better methods for the longitudinal assessment of tech-derived X-risks: How five leading scenario planning efforts can help Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-17 Trond Arne Undheim
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When do employees learn from artificial intelligence? The moderating effects of perceived enjoyment and task-related complexity Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Yunjian Li, Yixiao Song, Yanming Sun, Mingzhuo Zeng
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Assessing the adoption of sustainable heating technologies in the United Kingdom – A case study of socioeconomically deprived neighbourhoods of Nottingham city Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Daniela Salite, Ying Miao, Ed Turner, Yuan Feng
The transition to sustainable heating technologies is crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the impacts of climate change and enable a sustainable and low-carbon society. However, a successful transition will require transformative, and large-scale household behavioural changes, and their acceptance and adoption of new technologies. Through mixed data collected at household level (n = 70)
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Does the digitalization of municipalities affect the efficiency of universities? An Italian case study using DEA and Malmquist index approaches Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Angela Rella, Michele Rubino, Nicola Raimo, Filippo Vitolla
Universities are a vital part of society, with both internal and external dimensions. The internal dimension involves crucial aspects, such as research activities, while the external dimension concerns the university's environment. The adoption and implementation of smart technologies have significantly improved the performance of various institutions, particularly universities. Consequently, the two
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Human resource management in ambidextrous organisations – A systematic literature review Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Cristina Varandas, Cristina I. Fernandes, Pedro Mota Veiga
The objective of this study involves identifying the key pillars and strategies for managing human resources in ambidextrous organisations. This seeks to grasp how these organisations foster sustainability, success and high levels of organisational performance in response to the demands raised by competitive markets. This correspondingly applied the systematic literature review technique to the database
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Just transitions and sociotechnical innovation in the social housing sector: An assemblage analysis of residents’ perspectives Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Matthew Cotton, Paul Van Schaik, Natasha Vall, Susan Lorrimer, Andrea Mountain, Rosemary Stubbs, Charlotte Leighton, Edgar Segovia Leon, Elena Imani
Creating low-carbon pathways for domestic electricity and heating is a core aspect of the UK Government's housing strategy. Understanding issues of energy justice and the socio-technical dynamics of low-carbon innovation are vital for successfully implementing new technologies and retrofit measures across diverse communities and different housing types. The social housing sector is particularly important
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Regional factors associated with smart factory adoption in South Korea Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Jeong-Il Park, Taelim Choi
This study investigates the relationship between regional characteristics and smart factory adoption in South Korea by analyzing smart factory data. Our findings reveal that agglomeration economies and regional occupational structures significantly influence smart factory adoption. Moreover, we identified a neighboring effect, where the presence of existing smart factories within a region fosters further
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Smart cities, smarter values: Unpacking the ecosystem of urban innovation Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Krista Sorri, Katariina Yrjönkoski, Marko Seppänen
The beginning of this millennium has become the golden age of smart city initiatives, as local governments strive to exploit novel technologies to improve public services and the quality of life of their inhabitants. However, it is not enough to focus only on the technologies; we need to understand how value is identified, and how different parties approach that value on an ecosystem level. In this
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Foreign direct investment and environmental degradation: Can intellectual property rights help G20 countries achieve carbon neutrality? Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Marco Túlio Dinali Viglioni, Cristina Lelis Leal Calegario, Arthur Cesar Dinali Viglioni, Nádia Campos Pereira Bruhn
The G20 comprises rich, industrialized, and powerful nations that advance the world economy through foreign direct investment (FDI). Nevertheless, these countries account for the largest share of global carbon dioxide emissions (CO). Enforcing intellectual property rights (IPRs) has become a useful tool for stimulating clean technologies to mitigate climate change. This study examines how IPR enforcement
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The role of active and passive resistance in new technology adoption by final consumers: The case of 3D printing Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 María Luisa Villanueva Orbaiz, Marta Arce-Urriza
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Digital technologies in sports: Opportunities, challenges, and strategies for safeguarding athlete wellbeing and competitive integrity in the digital era Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Yufei Qi, S. Mohammad Sajadi, S. Baghaei, R. Rezaei, Wei Li
Digital technologies are revolutionizing operations across various industries, including the sports sector. This study employed a mixed methods approach to investigate technology adoption rates and assess the perceived impacts on performance, injuries, operations, and fan experience in 21 sports organizations. Furthermore, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 industry experts, providing
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Turning fragments into a lens: Technological change, industrial revolutions, and labor Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Nicolas Didier
During the last fifty years, the world has experienced the full effects of the third industrial revolution (workplace computerization and ICTs) and the beginnings of the fourth industrial revolution (automation and digitalization of the production process). As massive transformations for societies and national economies, those technological disruptions have brought several changes for companies' and
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Unlocking the potential of cybersecurity behavior in the metaverse: Overview, opportunities, challenges, and future research agendas Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Mostafa Al-Emran, Muhammet Deveci
The metaverse, often referred to as the next stage of the Internet, is a virtual space that utilizes advanced technologies, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality, to enable real-time engagement and experiences beyond what can be achieved in reality. Cybersecurity behavior in the metaverse refers to the actions taken by individuals and organizations to protect themselves and
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Virtual vs. human influencer: Effects on users’ perceptions and brand outcomes Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Roberta De Cicco, Serena Iacobucci, Loreta Cannito, Gianni Onesti, Irene Ceccato, Riccardo Palumbo
In the recent wave of artificial intelligence-based innovations, Virtual influencers (VIs) are one of the newest and most promising innovations. Despite their indisputable potential, still little is known about users' reactions to non-human endorsers. Our experimental study investigates users' perceptions of VIs engaged in sponsorship activities on Instagram, examining the impact of the influencer's
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The impact of digitalization, technological and financial innovation on environmental quality in OECD countries: Investigation of N-shaped EKC hypothesis Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Assad Ullah, Mesut Dogan, Amber Pervaiz, Azaz Ali Ather Bukhari, Hilmi Tunahan Akkus, Husna Dogan
This research article aims to determine the interrelationships between digitalization, technological and financial innovation, and environmental quality in selected Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. This study also tests the validity of the N-shaped Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis. To this end, we utilize a rigorous three-stage panel data econometrics
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Digital transformation in SMEs: Understanding its determinants and size heterogeneity Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Jose Antonio Clemente-Almendros, Dorina Nicoara-Popescu, Ivan Pastor-Sanz
Digital transformation plays a vital role in the success of firms, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The business landscape is becoming more challenging for small businesses and they must navigate this complexity by adopting digitalization. However, many of them fail in this process. Our study aims to understand the main determinants of digital transformation, and the effect
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Resistance to O2O technology platform adoption among small retailers: The influence of visibility and discoverability Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Umesh Chawla, Balraj Verma, Amit Mittal
Research on Online-to-offline (O2O) platforms is witnessing significant growth. However, the actual utilization of O2O platforms by small retailers is still in its early stages. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that lead to small merchants' reluctance to O2O platforms as well as the impact of the platform's visibility and discoverability on the retailer's usage intention. To
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Controlling the ‘elephant in the room’: A new protocol for sharing data from home performance monitoring systems Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 K, e, m, i, , A, d, e, y, e, y, e
This study explores the use of smart home performance monitoring systems to deliver reliable and consistent building performance data. Accurate data is essential for the continuous improvement of building regulations and housing quality so that citizens can better cope with volatile energy prices, weather extremes and climate change. While previous research has studied and modelled the adoption factors
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Corrigendum to ‘Antecedents of smart farming adoption to mitigate the digital divide – Extended innovation diffusion model’ [Technol. Soc. 75, November 2023, 102348] Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Krishna Dixit, Aashish Kumar, Amit Kumar Dwivedi
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Colleges and universities are important stakeholders for regulating large language models and other emerging AI Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 V, e, l, j, k, o, , D, u, b, l, j, e, v, i, ć
AI technology has already gone through one “winter,” and alarmist thinking may cause yet another one. Calls for a moratorium on AI research increase the salience of the public request for comment on “AI accountability.” Prohibitive approaches are an overreaction, especially when leveraged on virtual (non-embodied) AI agents. While there are legitimate concerns regarding expansion of AI models like
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Using social role theory to predict how gender and ethnicity of aviation job candidates affects perceived job classifications Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Stephen Woods, Megan Harris, Stephen Rice, Albert Boquet, Connor Rice, Danielle Rosales, Cassandra Domingo, Matthew Bivens, Ryan Lange, Scott Winter, Sean Crouse
Prior investigations reveal a challenging landscape for women and minorities in the aviation industry as they grapple with issues that prevent them from landing high-paying, prestigious roles. The existing research does not investigate public perceptions' biases toward the suitability of individuals based on their genders and ethnicities to particular aviation roles. To bridge this knowledge gap, we
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DIY google trends indicators in social sciences: A methodological note Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Ivana Lolić, Marina Matošec, Petar Sorić
Various branches of the social sciences often require high-frequency measures of collective behavior. Examining peoples' Google search patterns enables uncovering otherwise hard-to-measure social trends or constructing different leading indicators. Google Trends (GT) data presents a unique and rich dataset that enables a deeper look at the popularity of peoples’ search interests. This paper delves
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Evolutionary game analysis on the cross-organizational cooperative R&D strategy of general purpose technologies under two-way collaboration Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Yuelong Zheng, Bingjie Zhou, Chen Hao, Ruize Gao, Mengya Li
General Purpose Technologies (GPTs) have strong knowledge spillovers, which makes Cross-organizational cooperative R&D (COC R&D) become an important mode choice for GPTs. In this regard, enterprises two strategies: cooperative R&D and non-cooperative R&D. This paper analyzes the realization conditions and influencing mechanism of the Evolutionary Stability Strategy (ESS) of GPTs COC R&D from a micro
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Are crypto and non-crypto investors alike? Evidence from a comprehensive survey in Brazil Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Jéfferson Augusto Colombo, Larisa Yarovaya
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain have become a global phenomenon, transforming people's relationships with technology and offering innovative tools for businesses and individuals to strive in a digital age. However, little is still known about the main drivers of cryptocurrency ownership, especially in emerging markets. Based on a representative online survey among 573 Brazilian digital platform investors
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Search engine optimization poisoning: A cybersecurity threat analysis and mitigation strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Tran Duc Le, Thang Le-Dinh, Sylvestre Uwizeyemungu
This study investigates the emerging cybersecurity threat of search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning and its impact on small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) digital marketing efforts. Through a comprehensive analysis of SEO poisoning techniques employed by attackers, the study reveals the significant risks and consequences for SMEs, including reputational damage, financial losses, and disrupted
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Sectoral innovativeness and environmental sustainability: Unearthing solutions to the resource curse Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Evans Opoku-Mensah, Weide Chun, Yuan Wu, Can Zhang, Elvis Kwame Ofori, Wei Chen
The strain on our planet's resources paints a vivid picture of a world in peril. While discussions examining how changes, driven by economic factors, enhance a sustainable environment have resulted in contradictory evidence, this study argues that the existing measures for structural change do not adequately consider innovation for environmental sustainability. To address this gap, we focus on how
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Predicting student dropouts with machine learning: An empirical study in Finnish higher education Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Matti Vaarma, Hongxiu Li
This study uses three machine learning models to predict student dropouts based on students' transcript, demographic, and learning management system (LMS) data from a Finnish university. The contribution of this research lies in 1) comparing the relative importance of LMS (Moodle) data with transcript and demographic data in degree program dropout prediction, 2) examining the predictive importance
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Research landscape analysis for quality in Pharma 4.0 era Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Reza Vatankhah Barenji, Reza Ebrahimi Hariry, Denizhan Demirkol, Tugrul U. Daim
This study focuses on the production phase of drug development and examines approaches and their progress indicators for enhancing the quality of pharmaceutical products and attaining consistency in Pharma 4.0. The research is conducted in three interconnected stages. In the first stage, a scientometric approach is incorporated into a detailed analysis of past studies, utilizing bibliometric analysis
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Trustworthy AI in the public sector: An empirical analysis of a Swedish labor market decision-support system Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Alexander Berman, Karl de Fine Licht, Vanja Carlsson
This paper investigates the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Swedish Public Employment Service (PES), focusing on the concept of trustworthy AI in public decision-making. Despite Sweden's advanced digitalization efforts and the widespread application of AI in the public sector, our study reveals significant gaps between theoretical ambitions and practical outcomes, particularly in
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Domesticating AI in medical diagnosis Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Robin Williams, Stuart Anderson, Kathrin Cresswell, Mari Serine Kannelønning, Hajar Mozaffar, Xiao Yang
We consider the anticipated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical diagnosis. We examine how seemingly compelling claims are tested as AI tools move into real-world settings and discuss how analysts can develop effective understandings in novel and rapidly changing settings.
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Employees’ acceptance of AI-based emotion analytics from speech on a group level in virtual meetings Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Oliver Behn, Michael Leyer, Deniz Iren
Detecting emotions in virtual meetings can be a demanding task for humans due to technological constraints of current videoconferencing systems. AI-based emotion analytics from speech is a promising technological option to provide helpful analyses for online business meetings, but might be perceived as scary as emotions are a sensitive topic. However, employees' acceptance of such a type of software
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The impact of the metaverse on e-commerce business models – A delphi-based scenario study Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Hendrik Büchel, Stefan Spinler
Despite the current buzz for the metaverse, its evolution has yet to be determined, and there is still a great deal of ambiguity, resulting in difficulties to forecast future opportunities. A deeper comprehension of the metaverse ecosystem is crucial to facilitate long-term planning and the dynamic adaptation of business models in the closely related e-commerce sector. Consequently, the main objective
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Can technological innovations contribute to more overcome the issue of poverty reduction in africa? Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Charles Bertin Pilag Kakeu, Clovis Miamo Wendji, Clémence Zite Kouhomou, Généviève Christel Mapa Kamdoum
Although recent years have shown that innovation can also thrive in economies where the challenges of absolute poverty and inequality remain long-standing problems, the effects of innovation on poverty reduction has remained a largely unexplored field of investigation. . So this study assesses the effect of technological innovations on poverty reduction using a panel of 36 sub-Saharan African countries
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When AI doctors lie about diagnosis: The effects of varying degrees of prosocial lies in patient–AI interactions Technology in Society (IF 6.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Yuanyi Mao, Bo Hu, Ki Joon Kim
Instead of telling the whole truth, doctors sometimes resort to prosocial lies when diagnosing illness to protect patients from psychological harm. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have introduced AI doctors capable of telling prosocial lies in a medical setting. Accordingly, this study conducted a 3 (full truth vs. partial prosocial lie vs. full prosocial lie) × 2 (AI vs. human doctor)