... its name because it goes back and forth between forecasting and backcasting, provides for give and take among different groups of stakeholders and creates and compares multiple scenarios depicting plausible futures. Design/methodology/approach After defining Bouncecasting, presenting its main...

... to full attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this licence may be seen at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode Horizon scanning Predictive value National innovation system Scenarios Technology roadmap Backcasting Due to the risks...

... their ideal future states and related business models for the year 2030. Design/methodology/approach This study uses thematic interviews with managers from various FBS firms and companies from interfacing sectors. In the interviews, the key idea of backcasting was pursued when respondents discussed...

... an expert panel, the layers of CLA based on new metaphors to envision future of UT were backcasted. Findings The results from CLA layers including litany, system, worldview and metaphor about the current statue of UT show disinterest and inertia against changes, conservative, behind the times...

... Forecasting Foresight Scenario planning Backcasting Science and technology policy Future-oriented technology analyses in the form of Foresight, futures and forecasting are all crucial for a prosperous, sustainable and resilient future. However, rapid and unprecedented changes in the world bring...