Independent inventions in the digital era – local inventions for global innovations?
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Call for Papers
Independent inventions in the digital era – local inventions for global innovations?
Journal: Technology in Society
Publisher: Elsevier
Submission Opens: 1 May 2026
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026
Introduction
Digital tools democratize invention by providing independent inventors unprecedented access to information, prototyping resources, and global markets, challenging the corporate R&D dominance narrative. This Special Issue examines independent inventors' organizing practices, IP protection challenges, commercialization paths, and policy support needs in the digital era.
Guest Editors
Sascha Kraus (University of Siegen)
Dirk Meissner (HSE University)
Gustavo Salati (University of Campinas)
David Sarpong (Aston University)
Guannan Xu (Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications)
List of Topic Areas
Submissions invited on:
Narratives and myths of independent inventors beyond "lone genius"
IP protection strategies and appropriability challenges in digital era
Organizing practices facilitating independent invention protection
Institutional/policy support mechanisms for independent inventors
Commercialization paths and value capture from independent inventions
Multi-context dynamics of independent invention globally
Guest Editors Contact Details
Name | Institution |
|---|---|
Sascha Kraus | University of Siegen |
Dirk Meissner | HSE University |
Gustavo Salati | University of Campinas |
David Sarpong | Aston University |
Guannan Xu | Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications |
Submission Process & Deadlines
Submit via Editorial Manager selecting "VSI: AGI Transformation". Pre-submission workshops April-October 2026; special tracks at EURAM/BAM/R&D Management 2026 conferences.
Submission Guidelines
Guide for Authors: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/technology-in-society/publish/guide-for-authors
About the Journal
Technology in Society (Impact Factor 12.5, CiteScore 21.9) examines social forces shaping technology decisions and societal choices regarding technology use.
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