Pitukhina Maria
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Maria Pitukhina is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of labor economics, technological adoption, and sectoral transformation, with a particular focus on the agricultural industry. Her most cited study, "Perceptions of RAIA Introduction by Employees on Employability and Work Satisfaction in the Modern Agriculture Sector" (2020, 12 citations), challenges prevailing assumptions about automation and job displacement. Rather than reinforcing the popular belief that technology inevitably leads to agricultural job losses, Pitukhina’s research reveals a more nuanced reality: many agricultural leaders do not view technological integration as a threat. Instead, her work highlights how the introduction of robotics, AI, and automation (RAIA) can reshape employability and work satisfaction, suggesting that traditional roles are evolving rather than vanishing. This contribution is significant for policymakers and industry stakeholders navigating the digital transformation of agriculture. By centering employee perceptions, Pitukhina provides a human-centric perspective on technological change, offering evidence that job evolution—not elimination—may define the future of the sector. Her research serves as a vital counterpoint to techno-pessimism, making her a thoughtful voice in debates on the future of work.
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