Journal: Technology in Society
Guest Editors: Prof. Vikas Kumar, Dr. Muhammad Mustafa Kamal, Dr. Ebru Susur, Dr. Narain Gupta
This Special Issue examines the often-overlooked societal, ethical, and environmental consequences of Industry 4.0 and critically assesses whether Industry 5.0 can offer more human-centred and sustainable pathways. Conceptual, empirical, review, and policy-focused research, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and comparative studies are all welcomed.
Submission deadline: January 18. 2027.
Main theme: Responsible digital transformation across industry and society.
Possible topics include:
- The environmental footprint of digital infrastructures
- Human-centric design.
- Ethical AI governance,
- Technological misuse,
- Cyber-physical system safety,
- Workforce wellbeing,
- Circular economy practices
- Socio-technical sustainability
