Applied Ethics Research Articles

Analysis of the Application of Business Ethics in Making Decisions in the Era of Globalization

The purpose of this research is the basis for finding out how to apply ethics in the practice of economic decision making in order to manage a company as fairly as possible and comply with applicable laws. Therefore, based on the results and discussion of this research, it can be concluded that in making business ethics decisions, the social, environmental and economic consequences of the various decisions and actions that will be taken will be taken into account. In this context, the magazine shows that technology, when used wisely, can be a tool for improving the application of business ethics. Companies can use technology to increase transparency, accountability and data security. However, we must understand deeply that technology can also be a source of abuse if it is not properly monitored. Overall, this magazine emphasizes the importance of practicing business ethics in the era of digitalization. The implication of this analysis is that business success in the digital era does not only depend on technological innovation, but also the extent to which ethical values are applied to all aspects of the company's operations and its interactions with consumers, society and others

Menuju Aparatur Sipil Negara ASN Bertaraf Intenasional

The purpose of writing this paper is to discuss efforts towards achieving international standard State Civil Service (ASN) status. The quality and capabilities of ASN are very important to achieve national development goals, because ASN is an important component in carrying out government functions and providing public services. In the era of globalization and global competition, increasing ASN competency is a demand that cannot be ignored. This research explores the challenges and opportunities faced in creating international standard ASN. One of the things that will be discussed is the importance of training and education to improve ASN capabilities; use of ICT to improve public administration performance; and the importance of ethics and integrity in ASN work. In addition, this paper will present several case studies from countries that have succeeded in achieving high achievements in developing international standard ASN. By comparing the various strategies and approaches that have been implemented, this paper will present recommendations and guidelines for other countries wishing to improve the quality and credibility of their ASN. This research uses qualitative descriptive analysis with literature analysis and case studies. Relevant data is collected from reliable sources, including scientific journals, government reports, and current academic publications. The research results show that achieving international ASN status requires synergy between various parties, including government, academics and the private sector. Changes are needed in the ASN education and training system, with an emphasis on developing competencies that are relevant to global demands. Apart from that, ASN's competitiveness in facing the digital era will be strengthened by the intelligent and sustainable application of information and communication technology. However, the process towards international standard ASN must also be accompanied by the application of high ethics and integrity at all levels of government organizations. An attitude of integrity and professionalism will shape public trust in ASN and strengthen its position as an important pillar in the implementation of transparent and accountable government, such as in the implementation of e-government. This paper increases understanding of the strategies and actions that can be taken to achieve international standard ASN. It is hoped that improving the quality of ASN will increase government effectiveness and increase public satisfaction with good public services.

Fatherhood crisis: Drawing inspiration from hunhu/ubuntu and Saint Joseph

The article seeks to purvey a moral philosophical foundation to the apostolic letter. The apostolic letter speaks pointedly of the fatherhood crisis as an issue that needs moral philosophical atrention. The research will use two methods: the philosophical (content) analysis and applied ethical theories. Philosophical analysis is a general term for techniques typically used by philosophers in the analytic tradition that involve breaking down philosophical issues in order to bring clarity, consistence, and coherence. The method is used to analyse concepts like parenthood, fatherhood and shepherdship. Applied ethics is a philosophical examination, from a moral point of view, of particular issues in private and public life which are matters of judgement. However, the punch line, ‘Children today often seem orphans, lacking fathers’, is a direct moral challenge that calls for the application of the ethical theory of hunhu/ubuntu because love is hunhu/ubuntu’s character, nature and responsibility. From hunhu/ubuntu’s view point, I argue that one must acquire personhood primarily first in order to be a father. In hunhu/ubuntu, personhood and fatherhood are dynamic concepts; morally achieved and acquired. Hunhu/ubuntu is not asking that we replace God as the author of our being, but rather that our being as persons in the world is substantially of our own making. As such, we have a victory to win, and the path to that victory lies in the part of our lived morality (hunhu/ubuntu). God created us, but we must mould ourselves into the persons that God wants us to be.Contribution: The intention of this article is to encourage the 21st century generation to be good persons and hence be responsible fathers through drawing moral support and inspiration from hunhu/ubuntu and Saint Joseph.

Fish Trader Behavior of Fish Market Mentaya Kota Sampit Based on The Principles of Islamic Business Ethics

This research is motivated by behavior that does not follow Islamic business ethics principles based on initial observations made by the author through interviews with two fish merchants. The purpose of this study is to find out how the behavior of fish traders and the application of Islamic business ethics to the conduct of fish merchants at Mentaya fish market, Sampit City. This research is field research, with the subject being fish merchants who sell on fishing boats in the Mentaya Fish Market, Sampit City, totaling ten informants. The analysis used in presenting and compiling the data is descriptive qualitative analysis. Based on the results of this study: First, the Islamic business ethics behavior of 10 fish traders at the Mentaya fish market in Sampit City can be seen from several behaviors such as Free Will, Responsibility/Trust, Honesty, and Delivering. All traders apply these behaviors. Meanwhile, according to the conduct of Tauhid/Unity, only 4 out of 10 fish merchants have implemented this behavior, and for Fair behavior, 8 out of 10 traders have implemented this behavior. Second, judging from the application of Islamic business ethics to the conduct of fish merchants at the Mentaya fish market, Sampit City, who has implemented Islamic business ethics behavior as a whole, from 10 informants, only two people, or about 20%.

Lot's Daughters and Naomi and Ruth: Of “Moral Love” and National Myths

ABSTRACTThis essay argues that the book of Ruth's reopening of Israel's history and national mythology functions in such a way as to redeem, as it were, the plight of the subaltern Moabite—a plight begun with the daughters of Lot in Genesis 19. A parallel is then drawn with the 1619 Project, the recent journalistic project which posits the entire historical sweep of African slavery in North America since 1619 as the defining arc of the United States' founding. As theoretical frames, the essay draws on the work of literary critic Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak (including her concept of “moral love”) and political philosopher Arash Abizadeh. In so doing, the essay illustrates how a “functionalist” approach to biblical ethics that balances the content of the biblical narrative with attention to how the text functions in its broader context can provide guidance for contemporary ethical application.

Gene selection for genomic newborn screening: Moving toward consensus?

PurposeGene selection for genomic newborn screening (gNBS) underpins the validity, acceptability, and ethical application of this technology. Existing gNBS gene lists are highly variable despite being based on shared principles of gene-disease validity, treatability, and age of onset. This study aimed to curate a gNBS gene list that builds upon existing efforts and provide a core consensus list of gene-disease pairs assessed by multiple expert groups worldwide. MethodsOur multidisciplinary expert team curated a gene list using an open platform and multiple existing curated resources. We included severe treatable disorders with age of disease onset <5 years with established gene-disease associations and reliable variant detection. We compared the final list with published lists from 5 other gNBS projects to determine consensus genes and to identify areas of discrepancy. ResultsWe reviewed 1279 genes and 604 met our inclusion criteria. Metabolic conditions comprised the largest group (25%), followed by immunodeficiencies (21%) and endocrine disorders (15%). We identified 55 consensus genes included by all 6 gNBS research projects. Common reasons for discrepancy included variable definitions of treatability and strength of gene-disease association. ConclusionWe have identified a consensus gene list for gNBS that can be used as a basis for systematic harmonization efforts internationally.

Governance of artificial intelligence and data in Australasian higher education: A snapshot of policy and practice

Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly urgent in higher education institutions for its impact on the quality and equity of education. Earlier in 2023, AI usage conversations across the sector appeared to predominantly focus on the other AI, Academic Integrity. Just like the technology has advanced in the past eight months since the first ACODE (Australasian Council of Open Digital Education) whitepaper on this topic this year, so too has the practice of using AI. In October 2023, ACODE conducted a survey to get an understanding of AI policy and practice in member institutions. The results show there is a mixed view whether guidelines and policies are in place with respect to the governance of AI and data which suggests the sector needs to continue these conversations for some time to come. Furthermore, ethical application of AI is emerging through experimental activities and pilots of proof of concepts, suggesting that case studies and recommendations for practice could be developed in 2024 to further assure quality and equity in education.

Analisis Penentuan Keuntungan Berdasarkan Etika Bisnis Di Indonesia

Business ethics can be defined as knowledge about the ideal procedures for regulating and managing a business that takes into account norms and morality that apply universally and economically/socially, and the application of these norms and morality supports the aims and objectives of business activities. Determining profits based on business ethics is not always easy, so companies must pay attention to the fact that implementing business ethics is very important, because this can provide long-term benefits for the company and society as a whole. This research aims to find out how to determine profits based on business ethics in Indonesia. The method used in this research is a descriptive research method using a qualitative approach. The research results show that good business activities strive to achieve profits by paying attention to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the application of business ethics in determining profits involves a balance between achieving financial goals and paying attention to social, environmental and moral impacts.

Finding the right power balance: Better study design and collaboration can reduce dependence on statistical power.

Power analysis currently dominates sample size determination for experiments, particularly in grant and ethics applications. Yet, this focus could paradoxically result in suboptimal study design because publication biases towards studies with the largest effects can lead to the overestimation of effect sizes. In this Essay, we propose a paradigm shift towards better study designs that focus less on statistical power. We also advocate for (pre)registration and obligatory reporting of all results (regardless of statistical significance), better facilitation of team science and multi-institutional collaboration that incorporates heterogenization, and the use of prospective and living meta-analyses to generate generalizable results. Such changes could make science more effective and, potentially, more equitable, helping to cultivate better collaborations.

Role of Ethics in Nature-Human Relationship: a Pragmatic Inquiry

Primitive people, in their initial struggle for existence, must have found Nature to be a formidable force to reckon with. Our ancestors eked out their means of survival from the abundant bounties of the ancient world with the meager tools at their disposal and sometimes tried to placate Nature by worshipping her. The earth was a rich mother and the needs of the early people were few. With time the ever increasing demands of humankind were matched by their growing power to wreak destruction and havoc. They destroyed forests and dug into the earth with unrestricted abandon in the quest of greater wealth and enjoyment, slaughtered every type of life for food and even for the mere pleasure of killing. Human beings remain the only predator that kills the young adults of a species, damaging the reproductive capital of the latter. Philosophers have argued against the wanton destruction of the earth’s resources. That these warnings have been largely ignored is apparent in the danger signs that have started to raise a question mark on the future of life on this planet. Therefore, these ethical theories are needed to be analyzing in a pragmatic point of view of their applications. The tendency of the theories is to concentrate on the former and take the latter for granted. This creates a gap between knowledge and application of environmental ethics. There must be some aspects other than worldviews that affects human behavior. We proceed with a pragmatic theory of ethics which takes into account the practical aspects and strengthen it further with a psychological probe into the aspects responsible for creating the gap.

Critical analysis of the technological affordances, challenges and future directions of Generative AI in education: a systematic review

ABSTRACT Generative artificial intelligence has been regarded as a transformative tool. While responsible and ethical applications could bring opportunities to education, their misuse could pose demanding challenges. It is necessary to clarify the technological affordances and challenges in a normative way to lay the foundation for future development. This study addressed the dearth of literature by performing a systematic review, aiming to (i) explore the utility and availability from the technological affordances perspective; (ii) summarize the current challenges in risks prevention; and (iii) propose possible directions for future research and practice. A total of 27 academic articles published in core journals between 2020 and 2023 were analyzed, and the inductive grounded approach was used to categorize the coding schemes. The findings revealed four technological affordances: accessibility, personalization, automation, and interactivity; and five challenges: academic integrity risk, response errors and bias, over-dependence risk, the widening digital divide, and privacy and security. We propose future directions, encourage educational organizations to formulate guidelines for the ethical use of AI in education, call on educators to embrace future trends in AI education instead of shunning its use, and guide students to treat it as a thought aid and reference, rather than relying on it entirely.

The Study and Application of Moral Principles and Values in the Fields of Accounting and Auditing

The Study and Application of Moral Principles and Values in the Fields of Accounting and Auditing

Applied Ethics and Contemporary Social Philosophy

Applied Ethics and Contemporary Social Philosophy

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future Business World

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses, altering the industry dynamics, and opening up new possibilities for development and innovation. In fact, AI is also allowing businesses to enhance choices, increase efficiencies, and improve customer experiences because of its capacity to analyze enormous volumes of data, automate processes, and deliver predictive insights. The automation of jobs and procedures is one of AI's most significant effects on business. AI-powered solutions are rapidly being utilized to automate repetitive jobs like data entry, customer support, and inventory management, freeing up humans to concentrate on higher-value tasks that call for creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. AI is also transforming how businesses communicate with their customers. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are growing, offering customers 24-hour assistance and customized recommendations. In order to assist businesses better understand their consumers' requirements and preferences, AI is being used to examine customer data and generate insights. This allows businesses to better customize their products and services to their target industry's needs. The emergence of AI has raised questions regarding data security and consumers’ privacy, employment displacement, and AI's ethical application, however. As AI-powered technologies grow more prevalent in the workplace, businesses will have to ensure that their employees have the necessary skills to work alongside them. They also need to make sure that they have procedures in place to preserve the data security and privacy of consumer data. Thus, there will be a large and extensive effect of AI on business in the future. The advantages of AI in terms of boosting productivity, enriching consumer experiences, and encouraging creativity and development are apparent, even though there are some challenges that need to be resolved. The businesses organizations who adopt AI and make plans to take its advantages are likely to prosper in the coming years.

Balancing Profit and Morality: Confucian Insights into Financial Management and Corporate Governance

This study explores the integration of Confucian principles in modern financial management and corporate governance, offering a nuanced perspective on how ancient philosophical wisdom can inform contemporary business practices. By analyzing seminal Confucian texts and reviewing current literature, this research illuminates the alignment between Confucian ethics and ethical business conduct, emphasizing a balance between financial success and societal welfare. The findings reveal that Confucianism, with its core values of Ren (compassion), Yi (righteousness), and Li (propriety), advocates for a holistic approach to business. This approach prioritizes long-term societal benefits and ethical decision-making over immediate financial gains. The study contrasts and compares Confucian perspectives with modern financial theories, highlighting the relevance and applicability of Confucian ethics in today's business world. In financial management, Confucian principles encourage prudent investment strategies and respectful stakeholder relationships, aligning with aspects of portfolio theory and wealth maximization but with an added ethical dimension. In corporate governance, Confucianism promotes leadership based on moral integrity, advocating for a governance model that values trust, mutual respect, and social responsibility. This research contributes to the understanding of how traditional philosophical systems like Confucianism can complement and enrich modern business practices.

МЕТОДИ ТА МОДЕЛІ DATA SCIENCE В СУЧАСНІЙ ЕКОНОМІЦІ

In contemporary economics, data science models play a crucial role in analyzing complex relationships, predicting economic trends, and informing policy decisions. This article reviews the most commonly used data science models in economics, including econometric models like linear and logistic regression, Probit and Tobit models, time series analysis models such as ARIMA and Vector Autoregression (VAR), and panel data analysis methods like fixed and random effects models and Difference-in-Differences (DiD). Additionally, it explores machine learning algorithms, clustering and classification techniques, dimensionality reduction methods, Bayesian methods, and natural language processing (NLP) applications. The article highlights their purposes, applications, and relevant works, emphasizing the strengths and limitations of each model. It also discusses the impact of these models across various sectors, including finance, retail, energy, and healthcare. This comprehensive overview underscores the importance of aligning data science models with business objectives, ensuring data quality, investing in scalable technologies, fostering a data-driven culture, and addressing ethical considerations. The article concludes with future research directions, such as advanced neural network architectures, large language models, generative AI models, hybrid models, and the need for interpretable and ethical AI applications in economics. The importance of this topic lies in the transformative potential of data science models to enhance economic analysis and decision-making. By leveraging advanced data science techniques, economists can gain deeper insights into complex economic phenomena, improve forecasting accuracy, and develop more effective policies. As data-driven approaches continue to evolve, they provide powerful tools for addressing critical economic challenges, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable growth across various sectors.

Decolonising Research for Justice: Ethical Imperatives and Practical Applications

This article examines coloniality of research and discusses the theoretical foundations, ethical imperatives, and practical ways for conducting decolonial research for justice. It emphasises the need to shift away from research paradigms and approaches that perpetuate coloniality to a commitment to embracing the complexities and challenges of conducting decolonial research. The article contributes to the broader discourse on decolonising knowledge production. Drawing on the works of scholars addressing disobedient and defiant research, the article advocates for transformative decolonial praxis, suggesting the need to reimagine research and displace the hegemony and dominance of Western knowledge systems, which marginalise and delegitimise other epistemological traditions. Beyond critiquing coloniality embedded within research, the article proposes practical ways to inform anti-colonial, anti-racist and anti-oppressive research practice. It argues that decolonial research requires defiance and resistance against non-relational, hierarchical, and extractive practices, involving critical examination of assumptions and values, centring non-Western voices and perspectives, dismantling coloniality and working towards social and epistemic justice in solidarity with Indigenous and other historically marginalised and oppressed groups. It calls researchers to integrate decolonial principles and frameworks into their research practices.

Contemporary Applied Ethics

In essence, ethics is the study of right and wrong. Itis the philosophical study ofmoralphenomena.Itrepresents the moral code that guides a person’s choices and behaviors throughout their life.Ethical issues, particularly concerning emerging technologies such as Internet of things, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and robotics, are now major concerns for businesses, organizations, and governments. This paperis onapplied ethics in contemporary areasand it includes cybersecurityethics, computer ethics, food ethics, business ethics, big data ethics, and research ethics.

Ethical applications of digital community-based research with Black immigrant and refugee youth and families.

The capacity to conduct psychology research online has expanded more quickly than have ethics guidelines for digital research. We argue that researchers must proactively plan ways to engage ethically in online psychological research with vulnerable groups, including marginalized and immigrant youth and families. To that end, this article describes the ethical use of internet and cell phone technologies in psychological research with Black immigrant and refugee youth and families, which demands efforts to both deepen and extend the Belmont principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. We describe and apply four research frameworks-community-based participatory research, transdisciplinary team science, representational ethics, and cross-cultural psychology-that can be integrated to offer practical solutions to ethical challenges in digital research with Black immigrant and refugee youth and families. Then, as an illustration, we provide a case example of this approach using the Food, Culture, and Health Study conducted with Black Jamaican American and Somali American youth and families, who experience tridimensional acculturation due to their race and have been disproportionately impacted by the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racism/Whiteness. We offer this article as a road map for other researchers seeking to conduct ethical digital community-based psychological research with Black immigrant youth and families and other marginalized communities. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Responsible and ethical application of artificial intelligence systems in healthcare through a case study in diagnostics and personalized medicine

Responsible and ethical application of artificial intelligence systems in healthcare through a case study in diagnostics and personalized medicine