Applied Ethics Research Articles

Kualitas Peningkatan Pelayanan Publik Menuju Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN) Bertaraf Internasional

The purpose of this research is to examine initiatives to enhance the quality of public services. in order to achieve service standards that are on par with international standards for the State Civil Apparatus (ASN). This study employs a qualitative method with a case study at a local government agency. that has been recognized as the agency with the best quality public services. In-depth interviews with government officials were used to acquire data., employees and customers, as well as analisis of documents related to the implemented public service improvement program. According to the study's findings, local government agencies have succeeded in improving the quality of public services by implementing a number of strategic initiatives and programs. Among them are the effective use of information technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness accessibility of public services, training and human resource development to improve employee skills and professionalism, and implementing strict service standards to measure and ensure customer satisfaction. In an effort to achieve international civil state standards (ASN), local government agencies have set several main goals, including improving communication and speaking foreign languages, mastery of advanced public information technology and application of ethics and integrity in public administration. serve. function. service assignment. In addition, international recognition ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and others awards for quality of public services are successful goals pursued by these bodies.

ChatGPT's Epoch in Rheumatological Diagnostics: A Critical Assessment in the Context of Sjögren's Syndrome.

The rise of artificial intelligence in medical practice is reshaping clinical care. Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have the potential to assist in rheumatology by personalizing scientific information retrieval, particularly in the context of Sjögren's Syndrome. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ChatGPT in providing insights into Sjögren's Syndrome, differentiating it from other rheumatological conditions. A database of peer-reviewed articles and clinical guidelines focused on Sjögren's Syndrome was compiled. Clinically relevant questions were presented to ChatGPT, with responses assessed for accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness. Techniques such as blinding, random control queries, and temporal analysis ensured unbiased evaluation. ChatGPT's responses were also assessed using the 15-questionnaire DISCERN tool. ChatGPT effectively highlighted key immunopathological and histopathological characteristics of Sjögren's Syndrome, though some crucial data and citation inconsistencies were noted. For a given clinical vignette, ChatGPT correctly identified potential etiological considerations with Sjögren's Syndrome being prominent. LLMs like ChatGPT offer rapid access to vast amounts of data, beneficial for both patients and providers. While it democratizes information, limitations like potential oversimplification and reference inaccuracies were observed. The balance between LLM insights and clinical judgment, as well as continuous model refinement, is crucial. LLMs like ChatGPT offer significant potential in rheumatology, providing swift and broad medical insights. However, a cautious approach is vital, ensuring rigorous training and ethical application for optimal patient care and clinical practice.

Ethical and coordinative challenges in setting up a national cohort study during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany

With the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), global researchers were confronted with major challenges. The German National Pandemic Cohort Network (NAPKON) was launched in fall 2020 to effectively leverage resources and bundle research activities in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We analyzed the setup phase of NAPKON as an example for multicenter studies in Germany, highlighting challenges and optimization potential in connecting 59 university and nonuniversity study sites. We examined the ethics application process of 121 ethics submissions considering durations, annotations, and outcomes. Study site activation and recruitment processes were investigated and related to the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections. For all initial ethics applications, the median time to a positive ethics vote was less than two weeks and 30 of these study sites (65%) joined NAPKON within less than three weeks each. Electronic instead of postal ethics submission (9.5 days (Q1: 5.75, Q3: 17) vs. 14 days (Q1: 11, Q3: 26), p value = 0.01) and adoption of the primary ethics vote significantly accelerated the ethics application process. Each study center enrolled a median of 37 patients during the 14-month observation period, with large differences depending on the health sector. We found a positive correlation between recruitment performance and COVID-19 incidence as well as hospitalization incidence. Our analysis highlighted the challenges and opportunities of the federated system in Germany. Digital ethics application tools, adoption of a primary ethics vote and standardized formal requirements lead to harmonized and thus faster study initiation processes during a pandemic.

Penerapan Etika Bisnis Islam Pada Café Dedy Di Trans Pir Unit 3 Dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Islam

Based on the results of the research conducted that (1) the application of business ethics from an Islamic economic perspective, namely maintaining Muslim entrepreneurial behavior such as the ethics carried out by the Prophet Muhammad in business, namely the characteristics of shiddiq, amanah, fathanah, tabligh, because in Islam there are also ethical rules that must be followed by business people and businesses. Alone. (2) The application of business ethics at Café Dedy is largely in accordance with Islamic business ethics. Islamic ethics includes the nature of shiddiq, which is demonstrated by not doubling the price of goods, being honest in measurements, and ensuring that the products sold do not include items prohibited in Islam. The characteristics Tabligh Café Dedy implements include communicating in a friendly manner, having a vision and mission that does not conflict with Islamic law, and establishing friendship with consumers. Trustworthiness also means keeping promises and providing reports to the owner regarding the money received and expenses made, which is a characteristic of hard working people. The nature of fathanah reflects the spiritual state of owners and employees who do not forget to worship Allah. Some of Dedy's cafes are not yet in accordance with Islamic business ethics, namely in terms of keeping promises; keeping promises to consumers in terms of ordering time, which is promised to be a maximum of 25 minutes, but sometimes it can be longer due to various factors such as kitchen factors and employees who work slowly and also employees' less careful attitude in checking delivery orders so that orders can be made wrong.

Medical ethics and compliance amongst physician groups: a self-assessed survey in a hospital in Southeast Nigeria.

Being a doctor remains a moral enterprise as he is expected to make some medical decisions based on ethical principles during encounter with patients. The objective of this study was to investigate the knowledge and application of medical ethical principles amongst physician groups in a Hospital in Enugu, Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional self-assessed study conducted amongst medical doctors in five specialty groups in a teaching hospital in Enugu, Nigeria.Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to summarize the items and determine whether significant differences on knowledge and application of medical ethics existed amongst the physician groups in the treatment of patients. Observance and compliance with medical ethical conduct was highest among doctors that were aged 55 years and above. In sex, male doctors had higher ethical conduct compliance than female doctors. Comparing the doctors by rank, medical officers, consultants and senior registrars respectively had the highest ethical conduct. Knowledge and practice of medical ethics were mostly deficient among younger Nigerian and female doctors. Remedying the situation will require better curricula both at the undergraduate and post-graduate medical school programmes for doctor trainees. Requiring certification in bioethics for license renewal will also help in resolving and improving the knowledge gap.

A federated and explainable approach for insider threat detection in IoT

An insider threat is a malicious action launched by authorized personnel inside the organization. Since insider actions may only leave a small digital footprint in the system, it is considered a major cybersecurity challenge in different applications. Along with the rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the extensive attack surface in this technology, many concerns have been raised regarding the potential insider threats in IoT environments. Several studies have been conducted on Machine Learning (ML)-based insider threat detection solutions which are focused on the models’ performance while the trustability of these models is neglected. Trustworthy Learning refers to a new trend in ML that focuses on ways to ensure that the data collection and data analysis procedures in ML techniques follow ethical applications and are trustable to human users. This approach enforces the acceptance and successful adoption of ML-based solutions. This study aims to propose an improved trustworthy insider threat detection method that ensures two of the trustworthy learning requirements: Privacy and Explainability. The proposed solution protects the privacy of the utilized data and is capable of explaining why certain behaviors are detected as a threat. The proposed solution also leverages data collaboration between different data owners to increase the volume of data used in the training process and enhance the performance of the ML model. Experimental results show the proposed solution outperforms the learning models trained by individual data holders.

Reframing Mental Health Ethics.

Mental health ethics has been classically focused on ethical concepts and problems in clinical mental health spaces. Psychiatric and psychotherapeutic ethics are main threads of analysis in this subfield of bioethics. However, ethical issues emerge around mental health and illness both within and beyond clinical settings. In particular, ethical quandaries arise in employment, education, family caregiving, and incarceration of people with mental health conditions outside of the clinical setting. Likewise, ethics are an important consideration within alternative care systems where mentally ill people seek support beyond biomedicine, psychotherapy, and case management. In this article, we argue that our understanding of "mental health ethics" should expand to be more inclusive of value questions and conflicts that arise in all areas of the lives of people with mental health conditions, rather than focusing more narrowly on how clinical practitioners and researchers should best respond to ethical quandaries in the delivery of mental healthcare. Community mental health is an ideal space in which to think about such ethical issues, as scholars and practitioners in the field strive to meet not only medical needs but the broader social needs of people with mental health conditions. We begin by providing an overview of psychiatric and psychotherapeutic ethics, and then describe broader applications of ethics in the lives of people experiencing mental illness. We encourage community mental health practitioners and researchers to reconceptualize disciplinary boundaries to consider the vast scope of ethical issues related to mental health in and out of the clinic.

Demystifying human research ethics committee applications.

The National Health and Medical Research Council's National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and updated Guidelines for Ethical Conduct inAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research provide guidance for primary care researchers. This paper describes a step-by-step approach to ethics applications for research projects in primary care for newor inexperienced researchers, orthose new to primary care research. Domains that may enhance ethics applications include increased consumer involvement; comprehensive literature reviews; evidence of researcher training in ethical research and clinical trials; the use of online platforms for participant information, consent processes and surveys; and consideration of the risks ofgenomic research or research in subpopulations. This paper discusses steps required when preparing ethics applications to ensure the community, clinicians and researchers are protected.

History of the Development of Philosophy and Science in the Greek and Islamic Era

This research examines the historical development of the philosophy of education and science during the Greek and Islamic periods, two historical epochs that significantly influenced the evolution of thought and the conception of science. In classical Greek times, philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle contributed profound thoughts regarding education and science. The primary focus was on exploring the fundamental concepts of education, character formation, and the development of scientific thought. A shift in intellectual focus occurred during the Islamic Golden Age, where Greek knowledge was inherited and enriched by Muslim scholars such as Ibn Sina and Ibn Khaldun. Islamic thought played a crucial role in integrating philosophy, education, and science, with the application of scientific methods, rationality, and ethics as integral parts of the educational approach. This research employs a historical analysis method to trace the development of ideas and major contributions of figures in both periods. The results of the study highlight the evolution of education and science concepts from classical Greece to the Islamic era, indicating a transfer of intellectual ideas and values that laid the foundation for the development of modern science and education. It is hoped that a profound understanding of the history of the development of the philosophy of education and science in both periods can provide critical insights into the roots of thought and values that form the basis for contemporary science and education.

Educational Ethics in Developing Character Learners

Educational ethics is a moral foundation in developing students' character. In this context, teachers are responsible for guiding students not only in academic aspects, but also in ethical values, integrity and social responsibility. Educational ethics includes the development of positive attitudes, morality, and interpersonal skills, all of which are important for forming a balanced person and contributing positively to society. In this process, teachers must pay attention to moral principles, justice and empathy in order to create a learning environment that supports the growth of good character in students. Teachers need to be role models in implementing ethical values, along with providing thought-provoking teaching. critical and moral reflection on students. The application of educational ethics also includes fair treatment of all students, without discrimination based on background or ability. In addition, learning should promote respect for diversity of cultures and views, helping students understand universal values, such as tolerance and cooperation. The importance of educational ethics lies in the formation of strong character in students, so that they can become responsible citizens and have integrity. In an ever-changing global context, teachers need to continually update their approaches in line with relevant ethical values to ensure that education is not just about knowledge, but also the formation of good character for future generations

Effects of COVID-19 on malaria elimination initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol

IntroductionThe occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted health systems, resulting in varied outcomes of different variables in terms of health. Due to the nature of the causative organism that...

INTELLIGENT MUSIC APPLICATIONS: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR MUSICIANS AND LISTENERS

The incorporation of artificial intelligence and machine learning into intelligent music applications presents fresh avenues for musical expression. These applications allow the production of emotionally responsive pieces by analysing and interpreting the emotions conveyed within music. Furthermore, they aid collaborative music-making by connecting musicians in diverse locations and enabling real-time collaboration via cloud-based platforms. The objective of this research is to present information regarding the production, distribution, and consumption of music, which has a close association with technology. Through document analysis, the prospective advantages of incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into the music industry are assessed from diverse vantage points, analysing potential models and areas of application. It also proposes further research to enhance artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, guaranteeing their responsible and ethical use, and unlocking new avenues for musical innovation.

The complexities of human procedural nursing research ethical approval processes in Indonesia

Introduction: Research requires high quality ethical practices. However, research approvals vary between developed and developing countries resulting in additional challenges for researchers wishing to participate in collaborative research projects. The aim of this paper is to describe and discuss three nursing research ethics application processes in different locations in Indonesia that had an Australian university overseeing them. Methods: Three nurse researchers provide a reflective account of the ethics application processes of their qualitative research projects conducted between 2014 and 2021. A collective case-study methodology using descriptive analysis was applied where the information was collated and compared for similarities, differences and challenges. Results: Ethics and site approvals varied at each Indonesian site. The ethical and approval application processes were time-consuming at all levels. which delayed the start of all the projects, which varied from between one to six months. As a result, all three projects experienced delayed completion. Conclusions: Ethical approval is required for medical research prior to any data collection. Approval processes need to be consistent so that delays in the application processes are avoided. Any delays in approval to conduct research has implications for research projects. It is essential that timeframe factors need to be considered when applying for grant funding, gatekeepers are identified early, and payments are identified and planned for. It is recommended that, to improve consistency with ethical application processes, streamlining of applications and approvals in Indonesia needs to be reviewed, particularly since the introduction of the WHO March 2022 Standard Operating Procedures.

Islamic Business Ethics in The Process of Termination of Employment Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic

This study aims to understand the application of Islamic business ethics in employee layoffs during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research method uses qualitative research methods. The data source is from the agenda of direct and indirect interviews with speakers selected by 10 participants: five entrepreneurs and five victims of layoffs. The finding shows that some business actors in Sukoharjo still need to understand the importance of instilling Islamic business ethics. This situation is proved by the discovery of ethical violations in doing business carried out by entrepreneurs, namely attaching importance to their business in the form of suddenly dismissing their employees, not giving severance pay to employees, being late in providing salaries, not being able to develop the business properly, and not instilling honesty. The violations committed by layoff victims are providing poor service, lack of expertise, and being undisciplined. This research should help future studies apply Islamic business ethics to layoffs. Islamic business principles protect entrepreneurs and layoff victims, allowing them to continue business during the pandemic and grow.

Brand ethicality as a driver of psychological, affective and behavioral response to a brand

PurposeEthical consumerism is gaining importance as consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about brands' moral intentions and social and legal practices. Hence, in a quest to advance the current application of ethics in branding, this study substantiates literature by investigating consumer-perceived brand ethicality's (CPBE) role in affecting psychological, affective and behavioral responses of consumers (i.e. psychological brand ownership (PBO), brand commitment and willingness to pay a price premium (WPPP). Further, the authors test self-congruence as the boundary condition for CPBE.Design/methodology/approachOnline survey method resulted in 408 responses, and the data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM).FindingsCPBE emerged as a predictor for PBO, brand commitment and WPPP. However, counterintuitively, self-congruence failed to reflect any moderating effect on the relationships between CPBE and PBO and CPBE and brand commitment.Practical implicationsBrands are encouraged to indulge in and reflect ethical practices to generate favorable consumer responses, i.e. PBO, brand commitment and WPPP.Originality/valueBased on the ethical and psychological ownership theories, the investigation adds to the scholarship on CPBE and its outcomes. Arguably, it remains the first study to document the linkage between CPBE and PBO.

Penerapan Etika Birokrasi dalam Kualitas Pelayanan Publik KPU Kabupaten Mojokerto

Realizing the services needed by the community is the task of bureaucrats who are in the government bureaucracy. Mojokerto Regency as one of the regions in Indonesia also has a duty to provide quality public services to the community. Therefore, the application of bureaucratic Ethics in the quality of public services in the Mojokerto Regency KPU is very important to improve the quality of public services in the area. The purpose of this study was to determine how the application of bureaucratic Ethics in the quality of public services in the Mojokerto Regency Commission. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods with data collection through observation and interview. The result of this study is that the Mojokerto Regency KPU has made several efforts to implement bureaucratic Ethics in public services. By applying bureaucratic Ethics in public services, the Mojokerto Regency KPU provides better public services and fulfills the rights of the community to obtain quality public services. In addition, these efforts can also increase public confidence in the bureaucracy and local government. Therefore, the application of bureaucratic Ethics in the quality of public services in the Mojokerto Regency KPU is very important to improve the quality of public services in the area.

Нравственный императив судьи: к проблеме доминантных этических дефиниций в процессе профессиональной подготовки специалиста

The article addresses the importance of understanding and observing moral principles for the judge’s effective work. The author investigates the place, role, and significance of such concepts as honesty, impartiality, justice, duty, and conscience in shaping the moral imperative of a judge’s professional personality. In addition, the arti-cle points out the ambiguity of interpretations and the lack of a common understanding of these categories both in society and among the professional community of judges and scholars, which can lead to different interpre-tations and problems in the application of moral principles in practice. The author ascertain the necessity of taking into account ethical categories in the professional training of judges, as well as clarification of terminolo-gy and development of metrics to control and supervise the observance of moral principles. The article is in-tended to raise the problem, defining the field for theoretical and practical research, recommendations in the field of professional ethics and training of judges in the Russian Federation.

Human Life Represented in Kelong Basing Tribe Kajang

An Indonesian group known as the Kajang tribe has a history of Basing Kelong after funerals. Kelong Basing is a distinctive tradition that is still practiced today. This custom hasn't, however, been publicly recorded. Documentation needs to be completed in order for the Basing Kelong to continue to be viable and well-maintained. This study aims to illustrate how the Ammatoa people of the Kajang tribe express the path of human existence in their Basing Kelong. This study employs a qualitative descriptive methodology. The study incorporates literary ecology theories. The Ammatoa people of the Kajang tribe, who spoke Basing's Kelong, are the source of the research's data. Data was gathered in the field and at the library. The data were analyzed based on diction and diction strands in Basing Kelong. Diction and strings of diction are transcribed and transliterated to get messages, meanings, and values. The research succeeded in finding three representations of human life in the Basing Kelong, a resident of the Ammatoa tribe of Kajang, namely: the human biological mother is the land, which is the source of life; humans in the world are only temporary, so they must live a simple life, and humans must be patient so that in the world and the hereafter they can find happiness and serenity. These three results were obtained by using a literary ecological study approach to the Basing Kelong. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Ammatoa people of the Kajang tribe have always inherited the application of life ethics and social ethics in living life in the universe.

Islamic Business Ethics of Small Industries in Blitar District

Islam was revealed as a code of moral and ethical behavior for life. The sources of values ​​and ethics in all aspects of human life as a whole, including in the business world, are the Koran and Hadith. The Al-Quran provides instructions for things to be harmonious, mutually pleased, and there are no elements of exploitation. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research. The purpose of this research is to find out the analysis of the application of sales ethics in the Gadung cracker industry according to business ethics from an Islamic perspective and to find out the analysis of the application of transaction ethics in the Gadung cracker industry according to business ethics from an Islamic perspective. The results of the research state that sales ethics. In reality, all producers cannot implement all the principles of buying and selling ethics. Mrs. Nanik's home industry applies the principle of honesty or truth as a priority. From the results of observations related to the application of transaction ethics carried out in Mrs. Nanik's industry, she has implemented transaction ethics in accordance with sharia transaction principles. Even though the implementation is appropriate, the basis for the transactions carried out is the benefit. When transactions use the principle of benefit, which is the basis of this transaction principle, it covers all the principles of sharia transactions, so that Mrs. Nanik's home industry has carried out sharia transactions in accordance with Islamic law. From the results of observations related to the application of transaction ethics carried out in Mrs. Nanik's industry, she has implemented transaction ethics in accordance with sharia transaction principles. Even though the implementation is appropriate, the basis for the transactions carried out is the benefit. When transactions use the principle of benefit, which is the basis of this transaction principle, it covers all the principles of sharia transactions, so that Mrs. Nanik's home industry has carried out sharia transactions in accordance with Islamic law. From the results of observations related to the application of transaction ethics carried out in Mrs. Nanik's industry, she has implemented transaction ethics in accordance with sharia transaction principles. Even though the implementation is appropriate, the basis for the transactions carried out is the benefit. When transactions use the principle of benefit, which is the basis of this transaction principle, it covers all the principles of sharia transactions, so that Mrs. Nanik's home industry has carried out sharia transactions in accordance with Islamic law.

Pengaruh Penerapan Etika Bisnis Kualitas Pelayanan dan Promosi terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen dalam Perspektif Islam di Rumah Makan Ilo Peta Kota Bima

This study aims to determine the effect of the application of business ethics, service quality and promotion on consumer satisfaction in an Islamic perspective at the Ilo Peta Kota Bima restaurant. Business ethics influences customer satisfaction in an Islamic perspective seen from services that have a good level of ethics, service quality affects consumers who provide services according to Islamic law, promotions affect consumer satisfaction seen from the absence of lies in each advertisement so that people can be interested and easily known by the general public. The purpose of this study was to see how far the influence of business ethics, service quality and promotion on customer satisfaction at the Ilo Peta restaurant, Kota Bima. In this study, a quantitative approach was used, with a sample of 257 respondents and the analytical technique used in the study used multiple linear analysis, data that met the requirements for analysis were processed using the SPPS program. From the results of statistical testing the results of this study regarding the application of business ethics, service quality and promotion have a positive, simultaneous and significant effect on customer satisfaction in an Islamic perspective.