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{"title":"Wake-up of sleeping beauty patent families: The global non-equilibrium diffusion of technological knowledge","authors":"Haoyang Song ,&nbsp;Jianhua Hou ,&nbsp;Xiucai Yang,&nbsp;Ruoyu Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102706","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102706","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Transformative technologies are the key to leading future technology innovation and economic development. However, with the exchange of technological knowledge among countries and the explosive growth of patented technology, the uneven flow and application of technology across geographic regions has become increasingly apparent, making it more and more difficult to track and absorb potentially transformative technology (PTT). As a proxy, the wake-up trajectories of the sleeping beauty patent family (SBPF) reflect the unbalanced distribution and application of PTT but still lack in-depth discussion. Therefore, this study adopted the parameter-free criteria to identify SBPFs and revealed the globalized diffusion patterns of PTT behind SBPFs' wake-up time and pace trajectories by taking “Polymerase Chain Reaction” technology as an example. The findings show that SBPFs’ wake-up has five-time and four-spatial trajectories and presents a small-scale diffusion in local areas. Meanwhile, PTT shows five diffusion patterns, achieving an unbalanced and centralized diffusion worldwide. These provide theoretical support for predicting the global development of PTT, and practical guidance for choosing technical direction, grasping market opportunities, and optimizing the national innovation environment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47979,"journal":{"name":"Technology in Society","volume":"79 ","pages":"Article 102706"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142129203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"AI vs. human-generated content and accounts on Instagram: User preferences, evaluations, and ethical considerations","authors":"Jeongeun Park ,&nbsp;Changhoon Oh ,&nbsp;Ha Young Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102705","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102705","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) has become more accessible and higher quality, social debates have intensified. Therefore, this study investigates how people perceive and evaluate AI-generated content and accounts compared to human-created accounts and content. We created Instagram accounts representing AI, influencers, and the public and conducted a user study with 43 participants. The participants had difficulty distinguishing AI accounts from human ones. Moreover, there were significant differences in user perceptions concerning the three account types. Participants perceived the AI and influencer accounts as more attractive than the public account, and they rated the quality of AI-generated content as highly as that created by influencers. These findings suggest that the advancement of generative AI could alter the social media landscape and contribute to discussions on the characteristics and ethical problems of AI-generated content.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47979,"journal":{"name":"Technology in Society","volume":"79 ","pages":"Article 102705"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142147735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Near-lies in the era of advanced technology: Anticipation and uncertainty","authors":"Jungwon Min","doi":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102702","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102702","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Recent technological advances have brought both anticipation and uncertainty. Entrepreneurs and external stakeholders in technology industries must distinguish between realistic and unrealistic prospects for new technologies. To address this issue, this study introduces the concept of <em>near-lies</em> defined as idealistic statements formally made by entrepreneurs, such as promises or predictions of a firm's future performance, that might exceed its capacity, potentially leading to future falsehoods. Near-lies differ from existing notions of corporate dishonesty because they are potential falsehoods or assume facts that are unknown at the moment, whereas existing notions represent exposed falsehoods. This concept offers practical implications in the era of advanced technology. To prevent dishonesty, entrepreneurs must engage in transparent communication when offering statements about their firm's future performance, prioritizing the long-term impression management toward external stakeholders. External stakeholders must rely on factual information to predict truths and effectively respond to entrepreneurs' near lies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47979,"journal":{"name":"Technology in Society","volume":"79 ","pages":"Article 102702"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142117505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Receiver or transmitter? Unlocking the role of green technology innovation in sustainable development, energy, and carbon markets","authors":"Kai-Hua Wang,&nbsp;Cui-Ping Wen,&nbsp;Bao-Chang Xu,&nbsp;Xin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102703","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102703","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the context of sustainable development, the energy crisis and the volatile carbon trading markets have made the integration of green technology increasingly essential. This study explores the spillover effects between green technology innovation (<em>GTI</em>), oil price, clean energy (<em>CE</em>), carbon emissions trading prices (<em>CETP</em>), and sustainable development (<em>SD)</em> using quantile connectedness. The static analysis reveals that the connectedness relationship in extreme quantiles is remarkably more related than the middle quantile. The dynamic results indicate that major events significantly strengthen the overall risk correlation, but spillover effects are asymmetric under different quantiles. Further analysis under extreme market conditions demonstrates that <em>SD</em> and <em>CE</em> have produced a continuous and steady risk spillover to <em>GTI</em>, while <em>CETP</em> increased the risk transmission to <em>GTI</em> following the COVID-19 pandemic. This research underscores the significance of coordinating the development of <em>GTI</em>, energy, carbon markets, and <em>SD</em> by investigating risk contagion mechanisms in various market scenarios. In terms of policy implications, the findings indicate that stable energy system and reasonable carbon prices can stimulate the advancement of <em>GTI</em>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47979,"journal":{"name":"Technology in Society","volume":"79 ","pages":"Article 102703"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142096469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Drivers of metaverse adoption for enhancing marketing capabilities of retail SMEs","authors":"Anisur Rehman ,&nbsp;Rajat Kumar Behera ,&nbsp;Md Saiful Islam ,&nbsp;Yasir Arafat Elahi ,&nbsp;Faraz Ahmad Abbasi ,&nbsp;Asma Imtiaz","doi":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102704","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102704","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rely on a thriving distribution network and digital technologies, including the metaverse, to remain competitive. The retail industry is perceived as a portfolio-based and granular business. Hence, retail SMEs can be a key source of innovation and a major source of growth that need technical flexibility to react quickly to changing customer needs. Therefore, grounded in the TOE framework, this study is undertaken to explore the drivers of metaverse adoption for enhancing the marketing capabilities of retail SMEs. Online surveys were used to gather primary data from 300 marketing practitioners employed in retail SMEs. Subsequently, the data were analysed using quantitative research methodology. The finding reveals that the metaverse is gaining attention from retail SMEs due to its technological, organisational, and environmental drivers, as well as its ability to provide immersive experiences to customers. Thereafter, metaverse adoption enhances the marketing capabilities of SMEs with new sales channels, tailored marketing, and increased customer reach with an understanding of the marketplace focused on customer relations, market research, and cross-management capabilities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47979,"journal":{"name":"Technology in Society","volume":"79 ","pages":"Article 102704"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142096470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Partially autonomous vehicles (PAVs) vs. fully autonomous vehicles (FAVs): A comparative study with adoption models","authors":"Ge Zhu ,&nbsp;Yuche Chen ,&nbsp;Jiali Zheng","doi":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102698","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102698","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper presents a decomposed self-efficacy-based value adoption model (SVAM) to explore user perceptions of partially autonomous vehicles (PAVs) and fully autonomous vehicles (FAVs) and their impacts on adoption intention. Data from 279 participants on Mechanical Turk were analyzed using structural equation modeling and multigroup analysis via SmartPLS4.0. Survey results revealed a preference among respondents for PAVs over FAVs. The analysis showed differential effects of perceived value and self-efficacy regarding PAVs and FAVs, shedding light on why users favored PAVs over more advanced FAVs. Perceived enjoyment was identified as a predominant factor in shaping value perceptions of autonomous vehicles, surpassing utilitarian usefulness. Self-efficacy played a varying driving force in preference for PAVs and FAVs, determined by perceived ease of use and familiarity. The proposed SVAM model offers enhanced insights compared to the technology acceptance model in discerning the adoption patterns between PAVs and FAVs. These findings provide valuable insights regarding factors influencing user perceptions and intentions toward PAVs and FAVs, highlighting the different emphases of technology development and marketing in this domain.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47979,"journal":{"name":"Technology in Society","volume":"79 ","pages":"Article 102698"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142089355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Internet over the ocean: A smart IoT-enabled digital ecosystem for empowering coastal fisher communities","authors":"Sruthy Anand ,&nbsp;Mojtaba Enayati ,&nbsp;Dhanesh Raj ,&nbsp;Alberto Montresor ,&nbsp;Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh","doi":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102686","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102686","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Coastal communities across the globe are prone to imminent disasters and emergencies due to their geographic placement, and their fishing occupations add to their exposure to ocean-related disasters more during their occupational voyage. The fishermen in the state of Kerala, India, lead a distinctive lifestyle compared to the mainstream community, primarily because of a significant digital divide. This divide hampers their access to livelihood support, such as live market information and impedes any potential improvement in their quality of life through digital services. The community's transformation is possible only through discrete and gradual steps of progression by bringing services to different areas such as education, connectivity, technology adoption, business, and livelihood. This study revealed prevalent gaps in the fishing community, including a lack of digital access and communication opportunities in the deep ocean, a deficiency in digital capacity preventing them from leveraging the benefits of Information and communications technology (ICT), leading to community isolation from digital inclusion and limiting economic opportunities. To address these issues, the study proposes an IoT-enabled digital ecosystem, transforming the community into a smart digital community. This ecosystem integrates a low-cost deep ocean communication solution, supportive software applications, a blockchain-based e-commerce platform, and a sustainable social change model for technology adoption. Proper adoption and utilisation of the digital ecosystem can strengthen the community's resilience to natural disasters, and climatic changes by providing relevant information and livelihood resilience by offering them an e-commerce platform to improve income and reduce their vulnerability. It will equip them to enhance their responsiveness to changing environmental and social factors and bounce back to build their innate resilience.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47979,"journal":{"name":"Technology in Society","volume":"79 ","pages":"Article 102686"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160791X24002343/pdfft?md5=ea2a8ca86e722913d634da59b53dd70f&pid=1-s2.0-S0160791X24002343-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142096471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Applying the analytic hierarchy process for investigating key indicators of responsible innovation in the Taiwan software service industry","authors":"Tsung-Sheng Chang,&nbsp;Yao-Chian Hsieh","doi":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102690","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102690","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study explores the critical factors of responsible innovation in the Taiwan software service industry. Based on a literature review, four main dimensions have been identified as the key factors, namely, financial capital, capabilities, social capital, and reputational assets. A hierarchical structure is constructed using these factors, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method is used to confirm the importance of factor weights. Questionnaires were distributed to various software companies and respondents from 35 companies. Analysis results indicate that reputational assets are highly valued, followed by social capital. The software server industry prioritizes these two indicators for responsible innovation development. Results highlight the importance of responsible innovation, assisting companies in understanding its significance and formulating strategies to enhance innovation capabilities, corporate governance, and alignment with environment and market trends. This study contributes to the evolving field of innovation management and offers valuable references for software service companies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47979,"journal":{"name":"Technology in Society","volume":"78 ","pages":"Article 102690"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142040206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Robotic companions and healthy aging: A mixed-methods exploration of older adults' perspectives and insights","authors":"Pouyan Esmaeilzadeh ,&nbsp;Mahed Maddah","doi":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102689","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102689","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates older adults' perceptions and opinions regarding companion robots, contributing to the understanding of the benefits and risks associated with technology designed for senior users. Employing a mixed-methods approach, we first conducted qualitative research to explore key concepts and variables, followed by quantitative testing of the proposed model. The qualitative phase involved online interviews with 182 participants aged 55 or older. Data were analyzed using NVivo software, employing thematic analysis to identify conceptually similar themes. Six primary themes emerged, categorized into perceived benefits (health and wellness, companionship and support, and technology design advantages) and perceived risks (digital dependency and social disconnection, information integrity and online resilience, and implementation costs). Based on the qualitative findings, we developed a research model comprising six hypotheses. The model was subsequently tested quantitatively using structural equation modeling via AMOS with data from 313 adults aged 55 or older. All hypotheses were supported, with the model demonstrating an explanatory power of 56 %. Results indicate that while companion robots offer potential social and emotional support for older adults, they also present significant challenges. The study highlights the importance of balancing the advantages of companion robots with their potential drawbacks. These findings have implications for the design and implementation of smart healthcare devices for older populations, suggesting that maximizing benefits while mitigating risks could enhance adoption and utilization. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on Age technology, offering insights for researchers, technology designers, and healthcare providers working to improve the quality of life for older adults through technological innovations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47979,"journal":{"name":"Technology in Society","volume":"78 ","pages":"Article 102689"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141993387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bioinspired technology in society: Ethical and architectural innovations for sustainable development","authors":"Siddharth Chaudhary ,&nbsp;Rickwinder Singh ,&nbsp;Amit Shamrao Zore ,&nbsp;Apoorva Upadhyay ,&nbsp;Christoph Lindenberger ,&nbsp;Vivekanand Vivekanand","doi":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102688","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102688","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This review study delves into the use of Biomimicry in sustainable architecture, examining its ethical, philosophical, and psychological implications. The paper explores different approaches to Biomimicry, the intersection of Biomimicry with sustainable construction technologies, passive cooling strategies, emulation of sustainable ecosystems, net-zero construction techniques, and innovative 3D-printed homes. The main aim of this study is to provide an overview of sustainable construction technologies and highlight Biomimicry's role in developing passive cooling solutions and sustainable ecosystems. Additionally, integrating Biomimicry principles into net-zero construction techniques emphasizes the potential of architecture to contribute to a carbon-neutral future. The paper also discusses how using Biomimicry in 3D-printed homes can help compensate for the need for rapid urbanization while being aligned with maintaining the planet's health. Synthesizing the impact of Biomimicry on sustainable architecture, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities of architects, and the broader philosophical implications of adopting nature-inspired design principles have been explored. The knowledge gaps found from this study inspire a paradigm shift in architectural thinking, promoting a balance between technological progress and a deep respect for nature, and a commitment to creating a sustainable and ethically responsible built environment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":47979,"journal":{"name":"Technology in Society","volume":"78 ","pages":"Article 102688"},"PeriodicalIF":10.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141997950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}