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Technological Revolution

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The Technological Revolution refers to a period of rapid technological advancement and innovation that significantly alters societal structures, economic practices, and cultural norms. It encompasses transformative changes in various fields, driven by breakthroughs in technology, leading to enhanced productivity, communication, and lifestyle changes on a global scale.
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The Technological Revolution refers to a period of rapid technological advancement and innovation that significantly alters societal structures, economic practices, and cultural norms. It encompasses transformative changes in various fields, driven by breakthroughs in technology, leading to enhanced productivity, communication, and lifestyle changes on a global scale.

Key research themes

1. How has the nature and scope of technological revolutions been conceptualized and critiqued in historical and contemporary contexts?

This theme focuses on the historiography and conceptual framing of technological revolutions, emphasizing the distinction between innovation emergence and technology use, as well as critiquing narratives around alleged contemporary revolutions such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Understanding these nuances is crucial for correctly situating and evaluating the social, economic, and cultural impacts of technological change.

Key finding: The paper argues that a major flaw in much Anglo-Saxon historiography is the conflation of innovation (the emergence of new technologies) with technology in widespread use, resulting in neglect of the study of technology's... Read more
Key finding: The essay emphasizes that technological change is an ongoing, evolutionary process affecting culture and society rather than a sudden explosion of new devices or innovations. By tracing technology's role from the Renaissance... Read more

2. What are the socio-economic and environmental implications of industrial and technological revolutions, particularly related to energy and sustainability transitions?

This theme investigates the large-scale impacts of industrial revolutions on economic structures, energy regimes, and environmental sustainability. It integrates analyses of energy source transitions from coal and oil to renewables, and societal adaptations to these shifts, emphasizing how technology-driven changes reshape political economy and urban-rural dynamics.

Key finding: The paper identifies a transformative shift from fossil fuel-based industrialization to one driven by renewable energies and eco-efficient technologies, characterizing this as a Third Industrial Revolution with urgent... Read more
Key finding: This study applies offensive neorealism theory to explain how technological advances in unconventional oil and gas extraction have reduced US dependence on fossil fuel imports, reshaping energy security and foreign policy. It... Read more
Key finding: Although abstract in the excerpt, the paper situates Agriculture 4.0 within the context of integrating advanced digital technologies to enhance sustainable food production while attending to social and environmental factors,... Read more
Key finding: The article highlights how integrating Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies with adult education in Nigeria can foster creativity and innovation, sustaining both urban and rural communities, reducing rural-urban... Read more

3. How do contemporary technological revolutions intersect with social dynamics in health, education, and human behavior?

This theme examines the impact of rapid technological advances—especially digital and virtual technologies—on mental health care, education practices, and societal behaviors including technology addiction. It explores opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations arising from technology's integration in these domains, highlighting the need for careful methodological and participatory approaches.

Key finding: The article reviews digital health's potential to transform secondary mental health services via big data, mobile tech, and AI, but cautions that evaluation methodologies lag behind technology development. It stresses... Read more
Key finding: This paper categorizes applications of virtual and augmented reality technologies into health prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, illustrating their growing relevance in medical care. It delineates how VR/AR innovations... Read more
Key finding: The article demonstrates how computer-assisted education, especially for populations with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), leverages advances in digital technologies to improve learning and communication. It underscores the... Read more
Key finding: This research identifies technological addiction as a growing societal issue, particularly driven by Industrial Revolution 4.0 developments. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, it reveals the psychological and social... Read more
Key finding: This study conceptualizes literacy and digital literacy as sociocultural phenomena shaped by the rapid transformations driven by globalization and information technologies. It stresses that reading practices are evolving... Read more

All papers in Technological Revolution

Com o advento da globalizacao, a evolucao das diferentes tecnologias, o aumento da competitividade e a busca da lideranca pelas organizacoes, surgem tambem mudancas significativas no tipo, qualidade, quantidade, e natureza do trabalho das... more
Revolusi Industri 5.0 merupakan sebuah era baru yang menekankan kolaborasi antara teknologi canggih dengan nilai-nilai kemanusiaan. Di era ini, otomatisasi, kecerdasan buatan, dan teknologi digital tidak hanya ditujukan untuk meningkatkan... more
Buku ini mengangkat isu penting tentang eksistensi manusia di tengah pesatnya perkembangan kecerdasan buatan (AI). Melalui pendekatan reflektif dan edukatif, buku ini membahas pengertian dasar AI, sejarah dan perkembangannya, serta... more
La presente investigación se propone explorar, con profundidad y enfoque estratégico, los avances y desafíos que enfrenta la economía digital en América Latina, con especial énfasis en el contexto boliviano. A través de un análisis... more
This chapter critically examines the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into educational strategies, with a specific focus on workforce development for Industry 5.0. Situated within a broader guide dedicated to... more
Determination of the external potential of education in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 and society 5.0 in Indonesia is a scientific article in the literature study within the scope of the management of education. This study aims... more
Traditional education systems often fall short in addressing the unique needs of children with learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Cerebral Palsy (CP). These challenges are especially... more
The recent technological revolution raises concerr:s, too. Looking for the roots of technological progress the article an overview of the ideas on the social role of technology in history. The article ends with the criticism of... more
ABSTRACT: The recent technological revolution raises concerns, too. Looking for the roots of technological progress the article gives an overview of the ideas on the social role of technology in history. The article ends with the... more
The cleanliness of the library is one of the factors that attract students' interest in studying in the library. The condition of the dirty library environment and the lack of supporting facilities make students discourage their... more
The purpose of this article is to analyze the current state of application of the most common information and communication technologies in the educational process of institutions of general high school in Ukraine and in the world under... more
rrhh40 El avance sostenido de la economía digital está finalmente impactando en la gestión de los RRHH en las organizaciones. Un cambio que está en plena marcha y que pone en evidencia la inercia que la función tuvo durante décadas en... more
Adolescence is characterized by a variety of changes, which may have substantial implications for the identity, self-definition, and psychological characteristics of adolescents. The wide scope of changes during this developmental stage... more
The digital revolution is evolving at an unstoppable pace. Alongside the unprecedented explosion of digital technology facilities and systems, mental health care is under greater pressure than ever before. With its emphasis on big data,... more
Desintegración vertical, especialización de gestión, valorización de activos, compartición Virtualización, consolidación, compartición, ciberseguridad, guerra comercial Escala, sistemas operativos, Internet de las cosas, tecnología... more
傳播理論的中文書籍愈來愈多,但二十多年來,哪一本最能引渡兩岸三地數代學子進窺學術的門徑:當非李金銓教授的《大眾傳播理論》莫屬了。不同於翻譯文辭的雜沓聱牙,也非一般相關書籍的人云亦云,本書作者以輕鬆的口吻與讀者“聊”他對傳播理論的獨特見解;在大師的觀點之外,更掇引諸多實例為證,甚至提出自我批判。(本書介紹)
Revolusi Industri 4.0 telah banyak membawa perubahan dalam dunia pendidikan secara fundamental, hal ini juga mempengaruhi berbagai aspek pembelajaran, termasuk mata kuliah Sistem Operasi. Artikel ini membahas penerapan Revolusi Industri... more
Se plantea una revisión de diversos estudios realizados en Latinoamérica, referentes al vínculo entre inteligencia artificial (IA) y derechos básicos tales como la salud, educación y justicia. El interés central es dibujar un panorama que... more
In the context of the current technological revolution, this article approaches specifically Space and Mind as two realms that are key strategic domains and areas of operation that have developed within NATO in the last 15 years mostly.... more
La tecnología hoy en día es una herramienta muy necesaria, para nuestro entorno educativo, mas aun en las zonas alejadas (zonas rurales), donde la tecnología llego, pero con muchas dificultades, ya que no se cuentan con la principal... more
This article aims to demonstrate that technological advancement was mainly responsible for the occurrence of the four agricultural revolutions, the Commercial Revolution and the four industrial revolutions that changed the world... more
El trabajo y la tecnología en la cuarta revolución industrial. Un reto para la educación y la economía en un mundo en post pandemia Work and technology in the fourth industrial revolution. A challenge for education and the economy in a... more
The fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is all about changing technologies and trends such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) that will have broad and deep impact on all aspects of life such as education,... more
This article aims to demonstrate that technological advancement was mainly responsible for the occurrence of the four agricultural revolutions, the Commercial Revolution and the four industrial revolutions that changed the world... more
The present technological revolution, characterized by the pervasive and growing presence of robots, automation, Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, is going to transform societies and economic systems. However, this is not the... more
Any opinions expressed in this paper are those of the author(s) and not those of IZA. Research published in this series may include views on policy, but IZA takes no institutional policy positions. The IZA research network is committed to... more
This article shows the changing role of the human capital professional through the technological advances of the fourth revolution. This research will focus on understanding these implications in different countries that have introduced... more
En el marco de la ausencia de un estatus formal de ciudadanía para niños, niñas y adolescentes, el desarrollo de la ciudadanía digital podría ser una oportunidad para promover su participación y su protagonismo, al facilitarles nuevos... more
This is an era of technological advancement. New things are springing up daily that needs to be supported with innovative ideas and creativity. Any state that is contented with the status quo is not bound to develop. For rapid development... more
El cacao, es un cultivo de importancia en el sector agrícola colombiano por el encadenamiento productivo con la agroindustria, el impacto social y la apreciación del mercado mundial de chocolates, confitería y otros; que se encuentra en... more
Contingent work represents a sort of paradigmatic epiphenomenon of a new expression of the Labour Law need to reconsider itself, its identity and its same scope in a future perspective. The employment contract looses its capacity to... more
After presenting a historical overview of the concept of work and the different meanings that it has acquired over the centuries, the author analyses the value it holds for Europeans, and the impact on work and employment of the popular... more
It is clear from the preceding that every "art" [technique] has its speculative and its practical side. Its speculation is the theoretical knowledge of the principles of the technique; its practice is but the habitual and instinctive... more
In recent years the development of the world of technology has accelerated. One of the hotly discussed technological developments is Artificial Intelligence. Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to imitate and perform tasks... more
Teaching materials are generally used as a reference in supporting the learning process because they consist of learning materials that play an important role in helping learning activities. The development of knowledge and technology... more
El presente libro emerge a partir del ejercicio intelectual gestado al interior del área de inves- tigación de la Escuela Normal de Especializa- ción Dr. Roberto Solís Quiroga en colaboración con la Red de Investigación Educativa Digital... more
E-learning madrasah is a learning media that aims to facilitate learning activities in order to get good learning outputs during the covid-19 pandemic. The results of a preliminary study conductedon all MTs Negeri in indramayu districts... more
This article puts forward an interpretation of development as a process of accumulation of technological and social capabilities dependent upon taking advantage of successive and different windows of opportunity. These windows are 1. The... more
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