Tecnoscienza-Italian Journal of Science & Technology Studies
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Disciplines: Where Technology Meets Culture.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Analysis of Science and Technology:
The journal promotes research that intersects various fields, including sociology, philosophy, and political science, to analyze how scientific and technological advancements shape and are shaped by societal dynamics. - Focus on Societal Impacts of Technology:
A core aim is to explore the societal implications of technology, including issues of identity, ethics, and governance, particularly in relation to marginalized groups and vulnerable populations. - Emphasis on Feminist and Gender Perspectives:
The journal consistently addresses feminist and gender issues in technology and science, analyzing how these fields contribute to or challenge gender norms and inequalities. - Critical Examination of Digital Technologies:
A significant focus is placed on digital technologies, including their role in public administration, health, and everyday life, along with the challenges they pose such as surveillance and privacy concerns. - Environmental and Ethical Considerations:
The journal emphasizes ecological and ethical dimensions of science and technology, exploring themes of sustainability, climate change, and the ethical implications of technological practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Human-AI Collaboration and Ethics:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on the implications of human-AI collaboration, exploring ethical considerations and the balance between efficiency and safety in the workplace. - Digital Governance and Public Administration:
There is a growing interest in how digital technologies are transforming public administration, emphasizing the institutionalization of digital practices and their societal consequences. - Feminist Technoscience and Gender Studies:
Emerging themes include feminist perspectives on technology, examining how gender dynamics influence and are influenced by technological developments, leading to a deeper understanding of technology's societal roles. - Environmental and Ecological Technologies:
A notable trend is the exploration of technologies in relation to environmental sustainability and ecological challenges, with an emphasis on innovative approaches to climate change and ecological justice. - Multispecies and More-than-Human Perspectives:
The journal has begun to address multispecies interactions and more-than-human challenges, reflecting a shift towards understanding the interconnectedness of human and non-human actors in technology and society.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Theoretical Frameworks:
There has been a noticeable shift away from reliance on established theoretical frameworks in Science and Technology Studies (STS), such as Actor-Network Theory, suggesting a move towards more innovative and diverse methodologies. - Historical Analyses of Technology:
Research focusing solely on historical perspectives of technology's development has become less frequent, indicating a trend towards contemporary applications and implications rather than historical context. - Narrowly Defined Case Studies:
The journal appears to be moving away from highly specific case studies that lack broader applicability, instead favoring research that offers more generalizable insights into current technological and societal issues. - Technology-Centric Approaches:
There is a declining emphasis on purely technology-centric analyses that do not consider social, political, and cultural dimensions, reflecting a broader trend towards holistic and integrative approaches.
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