Ethical Awareness Research Articles

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES REGARDING BIOETHICS AMONG STUDENTS IN DENTAL INSTITUTES OF PUNJAB

This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding bioethics among students enrolled in dental institutes across Punjab, India. A sample size of 202 students, including those exposed to clinical settings, participated in the study. A structured questionnaire was used to assess participants understanding of bioethical principles, their attitudes towards ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in dental practice, and their adherence to ethical standards in clinical settings. The findings revealed varying levels of knowledge among students, with notable disparities in understanding specific bioethical principles. Attitudinal responses highlighted a generally positive disposition towards ethical decision-making, although some students demonstrated uncertainty in navigating complex ethical scenarios. Furthermore, the study uncovered variations in the implementation of ethical practices among students in clinical settings. These findings underscore the importance of integrating comprehensive bioethics education within dental curricula to foster ethical awareness, enhance moral reasoning skills, and promote ethical conduct among future dental practitioners. Addressing these gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices is crucial for the cultivation of a morally conscious dental workforce capable of upholding the highest ethical standards in patient care and professional conduct.

Engaging adolescents in family therapy: The role of English slang and digital communication norms in therapeutic settings

Adolescence is a critical stage marked by rapid cognitive, emotional, and social development, often presenting challenges within familial relationships. Family therapy serves as a vital intervention to address these challenges, yet engaging adolescents in the therapeutic process can be complex. This review explores the significance of English slang and digital communication norms in facilitating rapport and effective communication between therapists and adolescents in family therapy settings. In contemporary society, English slang and digital communication have become integral aspects of adolescent culture. Adolescents frequently employ slang terms and digital platforms to express themselves, communicate with peers, and navigate their identities. However, these informal modes of communication may pose barriers in traditional therapeutic settings where formal language is often prioritized. Recognizing the importance of meeting adolescents on their own communicative terms, therapists are increasingly integrating slang and digital communication norms into family therapy sessions. By incorporating familiar language and mediums, therapists can create a more inclusive and relatable environment, fostering trust and engagement with adolescent clients. Moreover, the utilization of slang and digital communication norms in family therapy promotes authenticity and enhances the therapeutic alliance between adolescents and therapists. Adolescents feel understood and validated when therapists demonstrate an awareness and acceptance of their linguistic and technological preferences, leading to increased participation and investment in the therapeutic process. However, the integration of slang and digital communication in family therapy requires careful consideration and ethical awareness. Therapists must balance the use of informal language with maintaining professional boundaries and respect for cultural diversity. Additionally, therapists should remain mindful of the potential implications of digital communication, including privacy concerns and the blurring of therapeutic boundaries. Understanding and incorporating English slang and digital communication norms are essential for effectively engaging adolescents in family therapy. By embracing adolescents' preferred modes of expression, therapists can foster meaningful connections, facilitate communication, and promote positive therapeutic outcomes within the familial context.

Enhancing accounting operations through cloud computing: A review and implementation guide

The present study explores the transformative impact of technological advancements, specifically cloud computing, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the evolving regulatory landscape, on the accounting profession. Employing a rigorous methodology, including meticulous search strategies and robust inclusion/exclusion criteria, the study synthesizes a wide range of scholarly sources to provide valuable insights. The review begins by elucidating the methodological approach, ensuring the research is grounded in credible academic sources. It subsequently delves into the evolution of these technologies, examining their integration with accounting systems and highlighting key milestones. Notably, the advent of cloud computing is identified as a paradigm shift, fundamentally altering accounting practices. The study systematically evaluates the benefits and challenges posed by these technological integrations, emphasizing their influence on operational efficiency, security, and compliance. It also delves into the ethical considerations arising from the use of AI and predictive analytics, stimulating discussions on the evolving roles of accountants. This study offers practical implications for accounting professionals, underlining the importance of continuous learning, data security measures, and ethical awareness. It further provides valuable recommendations for future research in the field, including empirical investigations into real-world impacts, ethical dimensions of technology, compliance strategies, and innovative education approaches.

Research on The Relationship Between Ethical Leadership of Chinese University Presidents and Teacher Job Satisfaction

Research areas include the ethical leadership of university presidents (moral character, people-oriented, enhanced moral motivation, enhanced ethical awareness, professional abilities and abilities) and teachers’ job satisfaction levels (satisfaction with job content, satisfaction with work environment, satisfaction Degree) career development, salary and benefits satisfaction), laying the foundation for improving teacher job satisfaction and the level of ethical leadership of university presidents. Enhance teachers' understanding of the moral leadership and job satisfaction of university presidents, and improve the development efficiency of teachers' work effectiveness. These areas improve the job performance of Jilin University of Economics teachers, provide work engagement, and help teachers improve job satisfaction and the moral leadership of university presidents. This study randomly selected 383 teachers or university leaders and used descriptive correlational design and Statistical Software for Social Sciences (SPSS) for data analysis. The results showed that the majority of the respondents were male (61.9%). In terms of age, the majority are 31-40 years old (27.4%) and 41-50 years old (29.0%). From the perspective of school positions, full-time teachers account for the highest proportion. (86.9%). From the perspective of teaching experience, teachers’ teaching experience is concentrated in 6-10 years (33.2%). Moral quality (3.23), people-oriented (3.20), enhanced moral motivation (3.21), enhanced moral awareness (3.21), professional abilities and abilities (3.23), satisfaction with work content (3.20), satisfaction with work environment ( 3.19), career development satisfaction (3.17), salary and welfare satisfaction (3.16) Working environment, career development satisfaction, salary and welfare satisfaction, ultimately improve teachers; work efficiency.

Police misconduct and social media: perceptions of aspiring future police officers

PurposeThe research aimed to explore the perceptions of aspiring future police officers studying at a university in relation to the actions to be taken with regards to typical posts on social media by a fictitious off and on-duty police officer. This in turn would inform future police workforce requirements.Design/methodology/approachPolicing students who expressed their aspirations as future police officers were recruited. A total of 99 students studying the College of Policing licensed Professional Policing Degree at the University of South Wales, took part in Hydra Immersive Simulations to ascertain their perception of social media posts by a fictitious serving police officer. The students were asked to rate the appropriateness of the social media posts as groups, and as individuals.FindingsThe findings suggest that, whilst the majority of students identified misconduct issues in the social media posts, the response to how the fictitious police officer should be dealt with varied. In addition, it would appear that there may be a need for those involved in policing education to reinforce, in an ongoing basis, knowledge of the College of Policing Code of Ethics, misconduct rules, regulations and increase awareness of unacceptable social media posts.Research limitations/implicationsThe research was conducted with professional policing degree (PPD) students from one university.Practical implicationsIt is important to reinforce The College of Policing Code of Ethics, expected professional standards and an understanding of what constitutes unacceptable social media posts throughout the education of aspiring police officers. As this has the potential, if recruited, to impact on the service.Originality/valueLimited research has been conducted in relation to the College of Policing licensed higher education programme, the PPD, equipping aspiring police officers to successfully join the service and influence the cultural change.

The Sound of Sustainability. Biomaterials and new sensory frontiers

Sound is an inescapable part of perceptual experience and, interacting with other senses contributes to the synesthetic experience. The article investigates the possibilities that Design research can offer from the consistent use of new materials in terms of sensory enhancement and the construction of a memory identity. The sensoaesthetic qualities of these open up new worlds of senses. New biomaterials, in addition to guiding the development of a new sensitivity and towards the acceptance of the material’s sincere identity, can help to communicate a new ethical consciousness, transforming sustainability into responsibility, i.e. into a dimension involving not only the objective aspects of matter but also the subjective ones based on pleasantness. The ultimate goal is the construction of a sensory polyphony. A new field of exploration that is recounted here through a design experience developed at Saperi&Co. for the realisation of drumsticks made from discarded peanut shells.

The Effects of an Ethics Education Program on Artificial Intelligence among Middle School Students: Analysis of Perception and Attitude Changes

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has brought convenience to human lives, but its pervasive impact extends beyond individuals, affecting society as a whole. Consequently, the necessity for an AI ethics education program has become increasingly apparent. This study aims to investigate the influence of an experimental research study that developed and implemented an AI ethics education program for learners’ ethical awareness and attitude towards AI. The research methodology involved validating a model of the AI ethics education program by applying it to a group of 10 domain experts. Additionally, pre-test and post-test designs were employed with 17 middle school students as the experimental group. The same assessment was administered before and after the implementation of the AI ethics education program, and the data were analyzed using paired-sample t-tests. The findings of this study are as follows: Firstly, an AI ethics education program model was developed, incorporating key competencies such as AI literacy, critical thinking skills in AI, and AI problem-solving skills, all within the context of AI ethics. The implementation of this model was effective in the educational setting. Secondly, significant improvements were observed in the ethical awareness of middle school students across all domains after participating in the program. Thirdly, the attitudes of middle school students towards AI exhibited significant enhancements across all domains. These findings contribute to the broader field of AI ethics education by highlighting the importance of ethical awareness in AI and fostering favorable attitudes towards AI. The implications of this study are significant for the field of AI education.

Whistleblowing dan Korupsi Pada Sektor Publik: A Systematic Review

Purpose: This research aims to identify the factors that influence whistleblowing, and also analyze the impact and consequences of implementing whistleblowing in combating corruption in the public sector. Methodology/approach: This research is a qualitative study using the Systematic Review method to examine 26 research articles guided by the PRISMA protocol. Findings: The results show that there are two factors that influence an individual's decision to do whistleblowing, first, the factors that encourage individuals to whistleblowing consist of rewards, ethical awareness, and organizational support, second, factors inhibiting an individual's decision to whistleblowing consist of fear of retaliation, lack of legal protection, lack of trust in the reporting system, and the absence of education and training regarding the importance of whistleblowing. Meanwhile, whistleblowing has a positive impact on preventing and combating corruption. Then, whistleblowing can also increase organizational transparency and accountability, while whistleblowers often face negative consequences, such as demotion, dismissal, blacklisting, and receiving negative responses from the organization. Practical and Theoretical contribution/Originality: This research contributes to providing additional insight for policy makers in developing and improving anti-corruption policies in the context of whistleblowing in the public sector. Research Limitation: The limitations of this research are that in this study there were only 26 articles studied and the database source was limited to Scopus only. Purpose: This research aims to identify the factors that influence whistleblowing, and also analyze the impact and consequences of implementing whistleblowing in combating corruption in the public sector. Methodology/approach: This research is a qualitative study using the Systematic Review method to examine 26 research articles guided by the PRISMA protocol. Findings: The results show that there are two factors that influence an individual's decision to do whistleblowing, first, the factors that encourage individuals to whistleblowing consist of rewards, ethical awareness, and organizational support, second, factors inhibiting an individual's decision to whistleblowing consist of fear of retaliation, lack of legal protection, lack of trust in the reporting system, and the absence of education and training regarding the importance of whistleblowing. Meanwhile, whistleblowing has a positive impact on preventing and combating corruption. Then, whistleblowing can also increase organizational transparency and accountability, while whistleblowers often face negative consequences, such as demotion, dismissal, blacklisting, and receiving negative responses from the organization. Practical and Theoretical contribution/Originality: This research contributes to providing additional insight for policy makers in developing and improving anti-corruption policies in the context of whistleblowing in the public sector. Research Limitation: The limitations of this research are that in this study there were only 26 articles studied and the database source was limited to Scopus only.

Essays in economics in ICU: Resuscitate or pull the plug?

This study investigates the perspectives of Economics academics regarding the impact of using text-generative AI (GAI) on teaching and assessment in the UK higher education (UKHE) sector, with a specific focus on essays. The survey of academics’ perceptions encompasses considerations of academic integrity, transferrable skills, and ethical GAI use. The responses unveiled a range of significant findings regarding the present condition of essay-based assessment in Economics education. The most prominent of which is that, while GAI development has introduced a new conflict between integrity concerns and essay-writing, Economics academics confirm that the latter continues to be important to their graduates. However, there is an emphasis on reshaping the format of conventional essays and refining traditional marking criteria. Elevating assessment questions along Bloom’s taxonomy is deemed vital for critical thinking and producing future-ready graduates. Respondents also recognise the need to impart ethical awareness among students when using GAI while exploring innovative pedagogies to develop and assess the new GAI skill set. Thus, our study challenges the dichotomy of pulling the plug on conventional essays and, instead, prompts a critical re-evaluation—resuscitation through reimagination. Finally, most express interest in learning more about GAI and its educational applications, either through self-experimentation or structured events and GAI training. Overall, the study reveals a complex topography of perspectives, highlighting the need for subtle, collaborative approaches as academics carefully evaluate strategies to leverage GAI’s potential while evolving assessments and pedagogies.

Exploring the determinants of (un)ethical decision-making among accountants using PLS-SEM: a developing country context

Purpose This study aims to examine the determinants of ethical decision-making (EDM) of professional accountants in Sri Lanka, drawing on Rest’s (1986) four-component EDM model. The level of corporate collapses and fraud, coupled with the high level of corruption in Sri Lanka, has highlighted the importance and the timely nature of this research in the EDM processes of Sri Lankan accountants. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected from a sample of 315 accountants through a questionnaire survey that included four written ethical vignettes and was analysed using partial least square-structural equation modelling techniques. Findings The findings revealed a significant relationship between ethical awareness and ethical judgement, providing support for Rest’s model. However, the study does not support Rest’s model on the direct relationship between ethical judgement and ethical intention. Intrinsic religiosity and moral intensity significantly influenced the ethical awareness of accountants. Several determinants including accountants’ age, education, intrinsic religiosity, organisational ethical culture, familiarity with the professional ethical code and moral intensity influenced ethical judgement. However, the findings did not report any significant relationships between the study’s variables and ethical intention. Originality/value The study adds to the existing literature by providing a bigger picture of how various determinants work together in one EDM model and demonstrating that the EDM of accountants is multifaceted. The new finding on an insignificant relationship between ethical judgement and ethical intention implies that the Rest’s EDM process may be mediated and moderated by other constraints blocking accountants’ intention to act due to various pressures in a corrupt society, Sri Lanka, where accountants operate.

Ethical Degeneration and Totalitarian Control: A Critique of Social Ethics in North Korea

Autocracy is a form of government in which the power is vested with an individual who represses all forms of individual freedom and egalitarian principles. These countries propagate ethical manipulations, gendered dehumanisation, absurd principles and hateful ideologies to maintain their power. This paper attempts to show the ethical degeneration of people by simply upholding irrational thoughts propagated by their government. The paper also highlights the eroding of social relations and social ethics from the perspective of ethical consciousness.

Educația și conștientizarea etică a tehnologiilor IA și folosirea lor în mediul academic

The essay aims to contribute to discussions about the implementation of AI-based technologies in education, through a perspective that will stimulate the advance of ethical research and will overcome the classic “pro” or “con” controversy. We will explore here, albeit not exhaustively (given the dimensions of this paper), aspects of learning that should be integrated into the analysis of how we evaluate AI technologies and design rules of academic integrity. We will review some directions for the development of AI technologies for education, the risks and benefits presented so far in the specialized literature, and we will endorse the idea that education and “ethical awareness” are basic presuppositions for the success of any model of academic integrity. The conclusion will focus on the importance of adopting in the respective fields principles that are more relevant to the reality in which we live and that do not arbitrarily circumscribe the field, inevitably leading to the success of some underground models, opposed to integrity. Conversely, it would support those principles that foster the advancement of ethical research by integrating all aspects that affect the academic field, on the model: knowledge enables improvements and adjustments.

Assessing Medical Ethics Knowledge and Practice Among Healthcare Professionals in Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia.

Background The healthcare system is increasingly confronted with ethical challenges, necessitating a thorough exploration of healthcare providers' ethical knowledge and attitudes. This study aims to evaluate the ethical awareness and attitudes of healthcare providers in the Al Majma'ah region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Aim This research focuses on assessing the level of knowledge and practice regarding medical ethics among healthcare providers in a community hospital in Majmaah, KSA. Methods A comprehensive cross-sectional study was undertaken in the Majmaah governorate of Saudi Arabia. Data collection involved distributing a meticulously designed questionnaire to healthcare providers and faculty members affiliated with the College of Medicine. Subsequently, the acquired dataset underwent analysis utilizing SPSS software. Results A total of 183 participants were included in the study. The findings revealed that only 77 respondents (42.1%) considered ethical issues in their profession as extremely important. Moreover, 104 participants (56.8%) were aware of the existence of an ethics committee in their institution. A total of 113 respondents (61.7%) disagreed with the notion that ethical conduct is primarily important to avoid legal consequences, and 120 participants (65.6%) believed in the significance of in-service training on medical ethics for doctors. The study also highlighted that 100 participants (54.6%) believed that healthcare providers' opinions supersede patient preferences. However, a majority, 163 participants (89.1%), agreed that patients should be informed of any wrongdoing, contrasting with only 20 (10.9%) who disagreed. When asked about adhering to patients' wishes despite doctors' opinions, 112 (61.2%) responded affirmatively, while 71 (38.3%) disagreed. There was also a disparity in opinions regarding the necessity of obtaining consent, with 81 (44.3%) agreeing that consent is required not only for surgical procedures but also for medications or investigations. Furthermore, 137 participants (74.9%) recognized the importance of discussing ethical, social, and legal issues during clinical rounds alongside clinical aspects of patient care, while 46 (25.1%) disagreed. Conclusion Although medical ethics were introduced into the Saudi healthcare system more than a decade ago, this study underscores the ethical necessity of obtaining comprehensive informed consent prior to invasive and other medical procedures. It also highlights the significance of engaging patients in the decision-making process regarding their treatment. Well-informed patients typically exhibit higher satisfaction levels and are less inclined to pursue legal action.

Moral sensitivity and academic ethical awareness of nursing and medical students: A cross-sectional survey.

Moral sensitivity and academic integrity discernment hold paramount importance for healthcare professionals. Owing to distinct undergraduate educational backgrounds, nurses and physicians may exhibit divergent moral perspectives, academic integrity cognisance, and moral sensitivity within clinical environments. A limited number of studies have investigated the disparities and congruencies pertaining to moral sensitivity and academic ethical awareness among nursing and medical students. The study compares moral sensitivity and academic ethical awareness of undergraduate nursing and medical students with and without clinical exposure. A self-administered cross-sectional survey conducted from January to February 2022 was used to collect data from a medical school in Hong Kong. A total of 545 respondents, including 137 nursing students and 408 medical students, completed the questionnaire. Ethics approval of the study was obtained. Written consent was waived to maintain anonymity because completing the questionnaire was considered implied consent. Both groups of undergraduates demonstrated a high level of bioethics knowledge. In terms of academic integrity, medical students were found to have a less concerned attitude towards punctuality, attendance, and skipping classes. Regarding moral sensitivity, senior medical students with clinical experience put less emphasis on decision-making involving patient participation, while senior nursing students were more hesitant in withholding treatment for incompetent patients who refused treatment. Both nursing and medical students showed decreased moral sensitivity in the 'conflicts' domain with increased clinical exposure. Study findings contribute to the discussion comparing the ethical attitudes of nursing and medical students. More effort should be made in nursing and medical education to promote practices in line with high academic integrity and to develop the ability to be morally sensitive in professional settings.

Academic Ethical Awareness among Undergraduate Nursing Students of a Private University in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.

Academic ethical awareness is a crucial prerequisite for practice, serving as the cornerstone for a professional demeanor in clinical settings and ensuring future adherence to nursing ethics. This study assessed academic ethical awareness as well as its related characteristics among undergraduate Nursing students of a private university in Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was utilized. The study was conducted among undergraduate nursing students of a private university in Nigeria. A convenience sample of 158 nursing students from 300 level to 500 level voluntarily participated in this study. Data were collected using the Academic Ethical Awareness Questionnaire and descriptive statistics, mean and standard deviation were employed to analysis the data collected. The mean age of nursing students was 21.1. Majority of the respondents were females, Christians and claimed average financial status with 87%, 94%, and 68%, respectively. Nursing students demonstrated moderate academic ethical awareness (69.5%), a mean score of 3.68 ± 0.81. They knew that revealing patient information in public places of the hospital, disregarding, slandering, or making fun of patients in face-to-face interaction, and having someone else attend class as a substitute were unethical behaviors with mean scores of 3.96, 3.90, 3.88, and 3.88, respectively. Academic ethical awareness was low for submitting cut and paste report, not paying attention in class and being late to class, with mean scores 1.81, 2.05, and 2.80, respectively. Gender, level of study, and satisfaction with Nursing as a course of choice are significant determinant of ethical academic awareness with P value of .018, .005, and .011, respectively. Nursing students assessed demonstrated moderate academic ethical awareness. Improved instruction is required regarding the value of appropriate classroom behavior and emphasis on the implications of plagiarism in practice.

Ethical decision-making in East Africa: predictors of whistleblowing intention

PurposeThis paper aims to understand employees’ propensity to blow the whistle in two East African countries. This study develops a model of ethical decision-making (EDM) to assist management in predicting the probability of whistleblowing in Kenya and Uganda. It also seeks to find the moderating effect of perceived retaliation on whistleblowing intention.Design/methodology/approachThis study administers a standardized questionnaire to employees in Kenya and Uganda to measure their perceptions about whistleblowing in their organizations. This study uses partial least square structural equation modeling to test the hypotheses. This study uses four constructs, namely, awareness, judgment, retaliation and likelihood, of blowing the whistle. These constructs are measured with multiple-item scales.FindingsThe results show that ethical awareness and judgment significantly increase willingness to engage in whistleblowing in East Africa. However, this study does not find a significant retaliation effect on whistleblowing intention. Instead, this study finds that awareness and judgment mediate between retaliation and willingness to engage in whistleblowing.Research limitations/implicationsThis study contributes to EDM topics. It advances the understanding of the whistleblowing concept, the retaliation effect and the reasons to encourage blowing the whistle in Africa. However, this study did not consider cultural factors, such as nationality, patriotism and ethnicity. Moreover, the results are only based on data from Uganda and Kenya and may not apply to other sub-Saharan nations.Practical implicationsThese findings are particularly significant for managers and policymakers in East Africa, where fear of retaliation and lack of awareness are the main barriers to whistleblowing. The results may help managers develop human resource practices to include policies to support moral behavior. It may also provide insights to the policymakers to understand the factors that facilitate whistleblowing practices and help them to adopt new strategies or policies to stimulate whistleblowing culture.Originality/valueThis study is one of the initial empirical studies in the East Africa context to explore the EDM predictors and the impact of retaliation on the whistleblowing intention.

Explaining ethical challenges and practical solutions from a nursing managements' perspective: A phenomenological study.

Ethical practice is a vital aspect of nursing interventions. Complying with the ethical aspects of the intervention procedure in a stressful nursing environment is not easy and nurse managers always face ethical challenges which are in conflict with their personal values and norms. Identifying and solving these challenges improves the efficiency and effectiveness of nursing care activities. Therefore, this research was done to explain the ethical challenges of nurse managers and practical solutions from their perspective. It is a qualitative study that was carried out based on the phenomenological method in 2022. The participants of this study were 20 nurse managers of Arak hospitals who were selected by purposive sampling until data saturation. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews for 30 to 90 minutes. Data collection was carried out with the participant's consent, using a digital recording device and verbatim transcription, and then it was analyzed using Van Manen's six-step hermeneutic phenomenological approach. The results of this study could provide a clear picture of ethical challenges and their practical solutions from the nurse managers' perspective in the form of four themes of managerial ethical challenges which include challenges facing physicians, organizations, employees, managers, and three themes for practical solutions, including organizational solutions, interpersonal solutions, and educational solutions which were manifested. Nurse managers are always faced with ethical challenges in their daily activities. To deal with these challenges, they must be familiar with the rules and principles of professional ethics, practical standards, and laws related to patients' rights. Ethical principles and awareness of the ethical decision-making process are useful and effective in having capable and ethical nurses who provide competent care. To deal with ethical challenges, it is suggested to consider self-care strategies and structural and specialized support in each center, which will ultimately lead to the improvement of service quality and the promotion of ethics in care-treatment environments.

An Application of Judgement Modeling to Examine Inter-Cultural Differences Regarding Perceptions of Business Skill Importance

With increased global interaction, cultural awareness among stakeholders is crucial, especially for companies seeking growth in the international environment. This study focuses on comparing the perceptions of business skill importance between student subjects from China/Hong Kong (CHK) and the United States (US). The results show that the six cues representing the business skills/attributes strongly influenced student perceptions of job offer likelihood and the relative importance of these cues were not equal, with Interpersonal Effectiveness (INPER), Internship Experience (INT), and Ethical Awareness (ETH) having a higher impact than Communication (COMM), Cultural Intelligence (CULT), and Critical Thinking (CRIT). The results indicated that INPER, INT, and ETH were associated with similar, substantial effects, while COMM, CULT, and CRIT exhibited smaller and comparable effects. The analysis revealed significant interactions between the country and two cues Interpersonal Effectiveness (INPER) and Ethical Awareness (ETH). Chinese students perceived INPER to be somewhat more important than U.S. students, possibly influenced by cultural dimensions such as the emphasis on interpersonal relationships in Chinese culture. Conversely, U.S. students regarded ETH as more crucial than their Chinese counterparts, aligning with findings that suggest cultural variations, particularly in power distance and collectivism, may influence ethical values. The findings enhance our understanding of the relative importance of business skills in different cultural contexts and provide insights for educational institutions and employers in preparing students for the global business environment. The study contributes to the existing literature by providing direct comparisons of student perceptions across cultures and employing a rigorous judgment modeling methodology.

Huma Betang Local Wisdom from an Islamic Perspective: Religious Moderation in Central Kalimantan

Religion and Culture are two products that were born to guide humans through perfection in society. Culture, born from the nobility and wisdom of values that are believed and embraced by the local community and binds locally. Local wisdom is a view of life and knowledge as well as various life strategies in the form of activities carried out by local communities in responding to various problems in meeting community needs. Meanwhile, religion is a guide that is produced by God as a guide that is used in the form of mature teachings and the totality of acceptance of the truth. This research brings them together in an encounter from a religious perspective without cultural wisdom. Religion is always needed in cultural life to give direction to ethical awareness so that cultural results are more meaningful and ideal. Meanwhile, religion requires a cultural medium so that it exists in life, because religion can only be realized concretely in the wilderness of cultural life. All of Huma Betang's values, namely Hampahari/Pahari, Handep, Belom Bahadat and Hapakat are products of the local wisdom of the Central Kalimantan Dayak community which has long been a pearl of behavior and code of conduct in social life. His encounter with religion then becomes important as a universality and influence of globalization. Islam, as a universal product, comes to give part in the interaction with local culture. In this case, Islam positions itself as a reinforcer, colorist and eraser from an existing culture. All the values of Huma Betang, in the end, in the perspective of Islamic teachings have similarities so that Islam came to strengthen the culture.

Level of Environmental Ethics Awareness and Environmental Citizenship Participation among Filipino Higher Education Student Leaders

School institutions are responsible for honing environmental ethics awareness and environmental citizenship participation among their students. Student leaders, on the other hand, are expected to uphold responsibilities to empower their co-students and address pressing environmental issues through different sets of activities aligned with sustainable development goals. Thus, this study assessed the higher education student leaders' environmental ethics awareness, environmental citizenship participation, and its correlation, and proposed a plan of activities to sustain and enhance the two aforementioned variables. By employing a descriptive-correlational design with a researcher-made questionnaire, this study found out that the higher education student leaders are highly aware of ethical actions concerning the environment. However, in terms of citizenship participation, the results revealed that these student leaders are not highly participative in various environmental activities despite having high levels of awareness. Hence, this study suggests that fostering collaborations among student leaders, organizations, and clubs will address environmental issues collectively, strengthening their environmental ethics awareness and participation, and a proposed plan of activities that may be initiated by the concerned authorities to ensure its full implementation.