Key research themes
1. How is digital intelligence conceptually defined and distinguished from related constructs like digital competence and digital literacy?
This research theme focuses on clarifying the concept of digital intelligence as distinct from closely associated constructs such as digital competence, digital literacy, and digital skills. Understanding this differentiation is crucial to framing digital intelligence as a cognitive and behavioral construct involving new ways of thinking in the digital environment, which supports the development of appropriate assessment and educational frameworks to enhance human adaptation in increasingly complex digital ecosystems.
2. What are the current methodological and theoretical advances in AI and computational intelligence that underpin the development of digital intelligence?
This research theme covers foundational AI and computational intelligence frameworks, exploring methodologies such as machine learning, computational intelligence techniques, and heuristic algorithms that form the technical backbone of digital intelligence. Investigations focus on algorithmic models, problem-solving strategies, and interdisciplinary approaches that recreate or simulate intelligent behavior in machines, which are fundamental for empowering digital intelligence capabilities.
3. How can digital intelligence and related AI technologies address societal challenges such as education, industry transformation, and sustainability?
This theme forefronts the applied dimension of digital intelligence, particularly its integration within educational systems, Industry 4.0 paradigms, and ecological sustainability initiatives. The research investigates how AI-enabled digital intelligence can enhance learning methodologies, optimize industrial processes through smart technologies, and contribute to managing complex ecological systems to foster food security and environmental balance.