The Future of Work. An Interdisciplinary Approach
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Table Of Contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- AI and new technologies in local journalism in Poland and Germany: Case study of local media in West Pomerania and Baden-Württemberg (Hanna Tsesta, Yvonne Zajontz, Krzysztof Wasilewski)
- Literature review
- Innovation readiness framework
- Methodology
- Research
- West Pomerania
- Baden-Württemberg
- Use of AI and perception in everyday life
- Perceptions of AI
- Impact on journalistic work processes
- Opportunities offered by the use of AI
- Risks and challenges
- Organisational conditions and future prospects
- Discussion
- A regional comparison of openness to innovation
- Limitations and Outlook
- Bibliography
- Industry 5.0 and human-centric workplaces (Brice Miard, Maxime Daniel, Nadine Couture)
- Introduction
- Case presentation
- The exercises consisted of beam deformation tasks
- Results and discussion
- Conclusions and recommendations
- Acknowledgements
- Study on the influence of repeated use of PA12 powder on the evolution of mechanical properties, morphology, and dimensional stability of parts produced using SLS technology (Sebastian Banucha, Tomasz Królikowski, Sebastian Pecolt, Andrzej Błażejewski, Piotr Zmuda Trzebiatowski, Rafał Wątor)
- Introduction
- Materials and research methodology
- Research material
- Hardware platform
- Sample design and preparation
- Experimental procedure (10-cycle methodology)
- Analysis methodology
- Results and discussion
- Influence of recycling cycles on mechanical properties
- Discussion – ultimate tensile strength (UTS)
- Discussion – Brittleness and Stiffness
- Discussion – Reliability and Process Repeatability
- Impact of recycling on powder morphology and dimensional stability
- SEM analysis results
- Dimensional analysis results
- Discussion (unified theory of degradation)
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
- AI and gender, racial, and ethnic inequalities in workspaces (Dominika Liszkowska)
- Introduction
- AI and the challenges of discrimination and inequality
- Artificial Intelligence and the labour market
- Artificial intelligence, discrimination, and the deepening of labour market inequalities
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Algorithms, security, and civil defence (Krzysztof Kaczmarek, Natalia Moch, Małgorzata Żmigrodzka, Dorota Sylwia Majewicz)
- Introduction
- The potential of artificial intelligence in civil protection and civil defence
- Cybersecurity and system resilience in crisis management
- Algorithms in crisis management and civil defence
- Ethical and institutional challenges
- Conclusions and recommendations
- Bibliography
- Reworking the local public sector? Mapping research trends and challenges related to the new technologies (Ewa Włodyka)
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Definitional and legal basis
- State of research – analysis
- Research – international scope
- Research – central scope
- Research – local and regional scope
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Digital storytelling as a space of learning creativity in HE (Marta Gliniecka)
- Introduction
- The benefits of digital storytelling in higher education
- Methodology
- Qualitative analysis of interview data and digital narratives
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Human rights in the age of digital surveillance: Challenges for the Strasbourg standard – selected issues (Maria Ochwat)
- Introduction
- Digital surveillance as a challenge to human rights
- The right to respect for private life and freedom of expression in the age of digital surveillance
- Limitations of the European Convention on Human Rights in the context of digital surveillance
- Recommendations for the Council of Europe and other actors
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- AI as a co-creator: How artificial intelligence is transforming the gaming industry (Igor Walczak)
- Introduction
- Methodology
- From simple algorithms to dynamic worlds
- Versatile applications of AI in video games
- New opportunities for game developers
- Analysis of threats and challenges
- How creators and players perceive AI in games
- Reflections on the future
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Figures
Sebastian Banucha, Tomasz Królikowski, Sebastian Pecolt, Andrzej Błażejewski, Piotr Zmuda Trzebiatowski, Rafał Wątor
Study on the influence of repeated use of PA12 powder on the evolution of mechanical properties, morphology, and dimensional stability of parts produced using SLS technology
Figure 1: Sintratec Kit SLS printer used in the research
Figure 2: Technical drawing of the test sample compliant with PN-EN ISO 527-2
Figure 3: CAD visualisation of the test sample
Figure 4: Vibratory sieve used for powder recovery after each cycle
Figure 5: Type 1BA sample (PA12) clamped in the jaws of the Zwick Z010 TN testing machine during the static tensile test
Figure 6: Change in average tensile strength (UTS) over ten recycling cycles
Figure 7: Change in average elongation at break over ten recycling cycles
Figure 8: Change in average yield strength over ten recycling cycles
Figure 9: Change in standard deviation of stresses (UTS) over ten recycling cycles
Figure 10: Comparison of SEM images: (left) fresh PA12 powder (Cycle 1), (right) PA12 powder after ten recycling cycles (Cycle 10). Visible surface degradation and grain agglomeration
Figure 11: Change (decrease) in the average cross-sectional area of samples over ten recycling cycles, indicating increasing material shrinkage
Tables
Sebastian Banucha, Tomasz Królikowski, Sebastian Pecolt, Andrzej Błażejewski, Piotr Zmuda Trzebiatowski, Rafał Wątor
Study on the influence of repeated use of PA12 powder on the evolution of mechanical properties, morphology, and dimensional stability of parts produced using SLS technology
Table 1: Specification of PA12 material (Sintratec) used for testing
Table 2: Summary results of mechanical properties of PA12 samples in ten recycling cycles
Ewa Włodyka
Reworking the local public sector? Mapping research trends and challenges related to the new technologies
Table 1: Results from repetitorium (database of scientific articles) and searched keywords
Table 2: Selected topics by geographical area
Marta Gliniecka
Digital storytelling as a space of learning creativity in HE
Table 1: The use of AI by students from two universities to create digital storytelling
AI and new technologies in local journalism in Poland and Germany: Case study of local media in West Pomerania and Baden-Württemberg
The global release of ChatGPT in November 2022, followed by the rapid proliferation of other generative artificial intelligence platforms, has marked a turning point in the relationship between journalism and automated technologies. While some newsrooms had experimented with artificial intelligence for tasks such as data analysis, content recommendation, or newsletter distribution prior to this moment, the diffusion of large language models has fundamentally altered both the scope and accessibility of AI tools within media organisations. Over the past three years, generative systems have become an increasingly integral component of journalistic work worldwide, supporting activities ranging from newsgathering and content production to audience engagement (Borchardt, 2025). By automating routine and time-consuming tasks, these technologies potentially allow journalists to devote greater attention to investigative and analytical work. At the same time, however, generative AI has raised profound concerns related to the production and circulation of disinformation, the amplification of hate speech, and the erosion of public trust in journalism. These challenges are further compounded by evidence that a growing number of users increasingly rely on platforms such as ChatGPT, rather than established news outlets, as sources of information about current affairs (Simon, Nielsen, & Fletcher, 2025).
Against this backdrop, existing scholarship on AI and journalism has expanded rapidly. Much of this literature, however, focuses on technologically advanced, well-resourced news organisations, mostly in the United States or Western Europe, often emphasising technological capabilities rather than journalists’ situated perceptions and organisational contexts. Far less attention has been paid to local journalism, where limited resources, closer relationships with audiences, and stronger organisational constraints may significantly shape both opportunities and risks associated with AI adoption. As a result, important questions remain unanswered regarding how journalists operating outside major media centres perceive generative AI and assess its relevance for their professional practices.
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- X, 152
- Publication Year
- 2026
- ISBN (PDF)
- 9783631950050
- ISBN (ePUB)
- 9783631955451
- ISBN (Hardcover)
- 9783631950043
- DOI
- 10.3726/b23977
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- English
- Publication date
- 2026 (September)
- Keywords
- Future of work industry 5.0 digital humanities digital journalism artificial intelligence
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- Berlin, Bruxelles, Chennai, Lausanne, New York, Oxford, 2026. x, 152 pp., 11 fig. b/w, 5 tables.
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