Sociologia y Tecnociencia
Scope & Guideline
Bridging the Gap Between Society and Technology.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sociotechnical Interactions:
Investigates the interplay between technology and society, including how technological innovations affect social relations, governance, and public policy. - Digital Transformation and Society:
Focuses on the implications of digital technologies in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting issues like digital literacy and access. - Social Movements and Digital Activism:
Analyzes the role of social media and digital platforms in facilitating social movements, emphasizing participation, empowerment, and the impact of online activism. - Gender and Technology:
Explores gender perspectives in technology development and usage, addressing issues such as representation in STEM fields and the impact of technology on gender relations. - Crisis and Resilience:
Examines societal responses to crises (e.g., pandemics, climate change) and the role of technology in enhancing resilience and fostering community engagement.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Society:
Increasing focus on the implications of AI across various sectors, including ethics, governance, and societal impacts, reflecting its growing relevance in contemporary research. - Digital Health and Telemedicine:
Emerging research on the role of digital technologies in healthcare delivery, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, showcases the importance of telemedicine and health promotion. - Sustainability and Technology:
A rising interest in how technology can support sustainable development goals, including case studies on digital transformation in agriculture and environmental management. - Social Media's Role in Social Change:
Exploration of how platforms like Instagram facilitate social movements and health initiatives, emphasizing the power of digital communication in activism. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to STEM:
Growing emphasis on integrating social sciences with STEM education, addressing the importance of diverse perspectives in technological and scientific development.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Models:
Research centered around conventional economic theories and models has diminished, possibly due to a shift towards more integrated sociotechnical frameworks that consider broader social implications. - Static Views on Education:
Papers presenting rigid, traditional educational methodologies are less frequent, indicating a move towards more dynamic, technology-integrated approaches to teaching and learning. - Overemphasis on Technological Determinism:
There is a declining focus on the notion that technology alone shapes societal outcomes, moving instead towards a more nuanced understanding of the co-construction of technology and society. - Crisis Narratives without Agency:
Themes that depict crises solely as challenges without exploring community agency and resilience have become less prominent, reflecting a broader interest in empowerment and participatory solutions.
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