This paper makes a plea for more reflexive attempts to develop and anchor the emerging
concept of responsible research and innovation (RRI). RRI has recently emerged as a …

An exploration of sociological research that is neither “detached” nor “engaged”; a new
approach to sociological knowledge production, with examples from health care. In this …

As scientific research pushes the boundaries of knowledge, new discoveries and
technologies often raise ethical and social questions. Public responses vary from surprise, to …

Responsible innovation requires that scientific and other expert practices be responsive to
society. We take stock of various collaborative approaches to socio-technical integration that …

This article investigates how a discourse about the role and value of public participation in
science, technology, and innovation emerged and evolved in the research policies of the …

This chapter discusses initiatives in the field of “Responsible Innovation”(RI) at different
levels and some of their dynamics. Then it focuses on two types of intervention‐oriented …

Midstream modulation is a framework for relating changes in research and innovation to
changes in practitioners' contextual awareness. It is used by the socio-technical integration …

2001). This validated years of effort by many scholars to establish the social studies of
science and technology as a recognized, and recognizable, domain of intellectual activity …

Theranostics signals the integrated application of molecular diagnostics, therapeutic
treatment and patient response monitoring. Such integration has hitherto neglected another …

In response to an increasing amount of policy papers stressing the need for integrating
social and ethical aspects in Research and Development (R&D) practices, science studies …