SOCIOKAIROS Companion Paper: Computational Heuristics for Reflexive Sociology

SOCIOKAIROS is a heuristic computational assistant designed to support the formulation and operationalization of sociological research problems. Unlike traditional CAQDAS systems that focus on empirical data coding, SOCIOKAIROS acts as a reflexive epistemic mediator that guides users through conceptual reasoning—identifying variables, hypotheses, and indicators in a context-sensitive manner. Developed by Dr. Víctor Hugo Pérez Gallo at the University of Zaragoza, the software integrates theoretical frameworks from the sociology of knowledge (Berger & Luckmann, Bourdieu, Goffman) and critical epistemology (Gramsci, Feenberg), transforming technology into a tool for thought. Experimental implementations in Spain, Cuba, and Brazil have shown its effectiveness in enhancing epistemic reflexivity and scientific reasoning in social research education. This Zenodo record contains the complete arXiv-ready paper “SOCIOKAIROS_full.pdf” and supplementary files with screenshots and a brief technical manual. License: CC BY 4.0.