This special issue examines how emerging digital realities are reshaping social, cultural, behavioral, and business landscapes as we enter an omni-universe era. The collection seeks research addressing the transformations and evolutions occurring across these dimensions in response to technological advancement and increasingly interconnected digital environments.

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Timeline

• February 28, 2027: Submission deadline

This special issue invites research examining the interconnections between innovation, technology transfer, ethical considerations, and social responsibility across multiple organizational and societal levels. The collection seeks to understand how technological advancement can be effectively managed while maintaining ethical standards and fulfilling social obligations.

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Timeline

• September 30, 2026: Submission deadline

This special issue invites scholarly work on how technology ecosystems can effectively govern the transformation brought about by artificial general intelligence (AGI). The collection seeks to examine the interplay between technological advancement and institutional structures, with particular attention to questions of global power distribution and how societies will be impacted by these shifts.

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Timeline

• November 1, 2026: Submission deadline

This special issue explores the multifaceted dimensions of human-AI collaboration, examining both the opportunities it presents and the challenges it raises across various domains and disciplines. The collection seeks interdisciplinary perspectives on how humans and artificial intelligence systems can work together effectively and responsibly.

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• December 31, 2026: Submission deadline

This special issue explores the phenomenon of independent inventions occurring in the digital age, examining how localized technological innovations might contribute to global innovation ecosystems. The collection seeks to understand the mechanisms, drivers, and implications of parallel or simultaneous inventions emerging across different geographic regions and technological contexts in contemporary digital environments.

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• December 31, 2026: Submission deadline

This special issue invites research on scenario planning and foresight methods, exploring contemporary challenges and innovative approaches in the field. The issue welcomes contributions that examine emerging practices and novel applications of these forward-looking techniques across various domains.

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Timeline

• December 31, 2026: Submission deadline

This special issue for Technology in Society seeks submissions on sustainable and human-centric management approaches in the context of contemporary global crises. The call invites research that addresses how organizations and management practices can balance technological advancement with human values and environmental sustainability.

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• December 15, 2026: Submission deadline

This special issue examines the often-overlooked negative externalities and challenges accompanying technological progress, particularly in the shift toward Industry 5.0. Rather than celebrating innovation uncritically, the call invites research that interrogates the hidden risks, governance gaps, and sustainability concerns that emerge during major industrial transitions.

The special issue seeks contributions that address how societies can navigate technological change while minimizing harm, establishing effective governance mechanisms, and ensuring sustainable outcomes. It welcomes interdisciplinary perspectives on the complex relationship between technological advancement, environmental protection, social welfare, and economic viability.

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Potential topics

• Risks associated with technological advancement and digital transformation
• Governance frameworks for emerging technologies
• Sustainability implications of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0
• Environmental and social costs of technological progress
• Policy and regulatory approaches to managing technological transitions
• Ethical considerations in technology deployment
• Human and organizational impacts of industrial transformation

Timeline

• January 18, 2027: Submission deadline