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Transitions are transformation processes in which society changes in a
fundamental way over a generation or more. Although the goals of a transition
are ultimately chosen by society, governments can play a role in bringing about
structural change in a stepwise manner. Their management involves sensitivity to
existing dynamics and regular adjustment of goals to overcome the conflict
between long‐te... hiện toàn bộ
At its best, futures research can change priorities and attitudes within
organizations, and bring fresh meaning to the present. But its recommendations
are not always politically convenient, and a much‐heralded report can be just as
discreetly shelved. A key role for futurists is therefore to inspire
decision‐makers with alternative futures and choices, demonstrating their
technical feasibility, a... hiện toàn bộ
This article outlines European ICT development scenarios to 2010, presents
scenarios for the adoption of these technologies and network services and
identifies scenarios for associated economic and social change pertaining to
accelerated globalization through e‐commerce; the increased dominance of
immaterial information services contributing to greater sustainability of
development; and the enormo... hiện toàn bộ
A national technology foresight project was developed in Portugal in 1999 and
2000 (ET2000) with the major objective to understand and to boost the
contribution of engineering and technology (E&T), to improve the competitiveness
of Portuguese firms. This project was based on multiple networks promoting
debate and interchange of perspectives between policy makers, administration,
business and unive... hiện toàn bộ
Information and communication technology (ICT) is increasingly being used in the
home environment, making it a very important and interesting research topic for
communication scientists. Future developments will influence the way and the
extent to which ICT will be used in the home environment and therefore the way
people look for information, communicate, make use of entertainment services and
ca... hiện toàn bộ
PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to present the common use of the Delphi
method, the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and dynamic fuzzy cognitive maps
for the development of a future scenario in correlation with climate
warming.Design/methodology/approachA combination of the Delphi method, the
analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and dynamic fuzzy cognitive maps was employed
to construct a futur... hiện toàn bộ