This paper provides a systematic literature review, analysis and discussion of methods that
are proposed to practise ethics in research and innovation (R&I). Ethical considerations …

Many academic approaches that claim to consider the broad set of social and ethical issues
relevant to energy systems sit side-by-side without conversation. This paper considers three …

The circular economy (CE) framework has captured the attention of industry and academia
and received strong policy support. It is currently deemed as a powerful solution for …

There is a growing body of literature on responsible innovation (RI). RI is prominent in
debates and policies regarding the governance of research and innovation, particularly in …

How should policymakers engage with the possibilities of self-driving cars? Considering the
major investment in systems involving self-driving cars and their speedy development, their …

Social science energy research is asking important questions about the social, political, and
economic implications of energy transitions, and the consequent changing roles and …

Gerontechnology design is often rooted in deficit imaginaries of frail ageing bodies, with little
consideration given to the sociomateriality of older adults' everyday lives, as shaped by …

The bioeconomy is touted as an innovative economic approach to make economies more
sustainable through the use of biological resources and processes. In many bioeconomy …

Urban Sustainability and Justice presents an innovative yet practical approach to
incorporate equity and social justice into sustainable development in urban areas, in line …

Semi-autonomous driving is an emerging–though not unprecedented–technology which
cannot necessarily be seen as safe and reliably accident-free. Insurance companies thus …