Moral Development Research Articles

Integrating information ethics into library and information science curriculum at a public university in Malawi

The role of information ethics (IE) is lauded as a catalyst for the moral and professional development of library and information professionals globally. Despite this notion, the extent to which IE is integrated into the Library and Information Science (LIS) curriculum is not fully researched. Therefore, this study explored the importance of IE integration into the LIS curriculum in higher education in Malawi focusing on the Department of Library and Information Science, Mzuzu University. The study adopted a case study design, employing a qualitative research method. The study drew concepts of IE typology as a theoretical lens postulated by Froehlich. The findings established a low-level integration of IE into the LIS curriculum. In line with the findings, the study recommends a stand-alone course or module for effective delivery and indoctrination of IE concepts and practices.

Guideline for Promote Basketball Club in Shaanxi China

Background and Aims: To further enrich the learning life of students and cultivate talents with all-round development in ethics, intellect, physicality, social skills, and aesthetics, the State issued the Opinions on Further Reducing the Burden of Homework on Students in Compulsory Education and the Burden of Out-of-School Training. The "double reduction" directly restricts the size of subject-based out-of-school training organizations and reduces the number of hours they conduct extracurricular training, which can greatly impact out-of-school training organizations. Based on the development of extracurricular training institutions in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, this study examines the strength of the correlation between the policy context and the development of local sports training institutions. The "Double Reduction" policy refers to the state's efforts to reduce the extracurricular burden on students and the economic pressure on parents while promoting the all-round development of students. As the sports environment improves and schools pay more attention to physical education, the development of basketball training institutions in the policy context is also worth studying. Understanding the development of youth basketball training institutions in Xi'an, Shaanxi under the double reduction policy can provide reference and guidance for cultivating excellent basketball reserves in Xi'an and promote improving China's basketball level. Youth basketball training institutions are an important base for cultivating excellent basketball reserve talents, and understanding their development in the context of the double-reduced policy can help assess the effect of the existing training model on talent cultivation and put forward suggestions for improvement. Methodology: This paper focuses on the youth basketball training institutions in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, and adopts the questionnaire survey method and interview method to conduct research. Using the 4M theory and POLC theory, 270 samples, including 20 managers, 50 coaches, and 100 students and parents each, were selected and studied by questionnaire survey method. Summarize the development status and give specific development measures. Finally, the results of the study were given to nine experts for evaluation to obtain a high-quality, scientific management guide for the sustainable development of basketball training organizations in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Results: The measures were screened and finally six specific management guidelines were identified after expert evaluation and recommendations, which were accepted by the experts after validation, and the feasibility of the specific measures was verified. Conclusion: The study finds that the release of policies has a significant impact on the development of organizations. The release of policies may trigger changes in the competitive landscape of the basketball training organization industry, and the changes in the market prompt basketball training organizations to improve their strengths to adapt to the new rules of competition. However, it can also provide guidance and direction for the development direction and focus of basketball training organizations, prompting them to transform and upgrade to grasp new development opportunities. Stricter regulatory standards and requirements have prompted basketball training institutions to strengthen compliance management and improve service quality and standardization.

Translational Bioethics in China: Brain-Computer Interface Research as a Case Study.

The research and development of emerging technologies has potential long-term and societal impacts that pose governance challenges. This essay summarizes the development of research ethics in China over the past few decades, as well as the measures taken by the Chinese government to build its ethical governance system of science and technology after the occurrence of the CRISPR-babies incident. The essay then elaborates on the current problems of this system through the case study of ethical governance of brain-computer interface research, and explores how the transition from research ethics to translational bioethics, which encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and focuses on societal implications, may respond to the challenges of ethical governance of science and technology.

Investigating the influence of the school climate of church-based schools on students’ moral identity development and hope for the future

AbstractHope for the future provides a protective factor against mental health disorders and contributes to students’ academic success and wellbeing. We investigated whether a school’s climate influenced students’ prosocial moral identity and hope for the future to understand better how church-based schools might improve these important outcomes. Data were collected from 1080 students in two church-based schools (672 enrolled in one school and 408 in the other) using two instruments: one to assess students’ perceptions of school climate features unique to church-based schools and another to assess students’ self-reports of their moral identity and hope for the future. The results generated using structural equation modelling suggest direct positive and significant relationships between school climate factors, moral identity and hope for the future. However, there were differences between school climate factors that influenced these outcomes for the two schools, suggesting that the context of the school needs to be considered. The findings also suggest that moral identity is a positive predictor of and mediates the influence of the school climate on hope for the future. This study is significant as it adds to the understanding of how malleable features of school climates unique to church-based schools can be leveraged to promote the development of students’ moral identity and hope for the future.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Meets Appreciative Inquiry (ai)

Tony Silbert and Bill Matuszak’s collaborative dialogue explores the potential fusion of AI and ai. Their conversation underscores the significance of proactively mitigating biases in Artificial Intelligence through Appreciative Inquiry’s generative-focused approach. It highlights the need for collaboration between AI experts and ai practitioners to foster ethical AI development practices that prioritize transparency, fairness, and accountability.

Continuously Promoting Education to Serve Economic and Social Development While Promoting Comprehensive Human Development

Personal and individual are two value attributes of educational purposes. On an individual level, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out in his speech on adhering to the fundamental task of cultivating moral character and talent: to cultivate socialist builders and successors with comprehensive development of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor skills; In terms of social orientation, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of adhering to serving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation as an important mission of education, and pointed out the need to enhance the ability of education to serve economic and social development. Since the founding of the CPC, a hundred years of educational history has witnessed tremendous development, and China’s education has undergone earth shaking changes. In this process, individuals and society complement each other, constantly promoting economic and social development in achieving comprehensive human development and composing remarkable achievements that have attracted worldwide attention. In the future, to implement the “five educations simultaneously” and “education serving economic and social development” in practice, we should further promote the reform of the education system, streamline administration and delegate power in the allocation of educational resources, guide and strengthen the role of market mechanisms in the allocation of educational resources, promote the optimization of the education system and the improvement of operational efficiency, and provide higher quality, balanced, and diversified educational resources and services.

The Role of Islamic Education Teachers in Addressing the Negative Impact of the TikTok on Teenagers in Lampung, Indonesia

This study investigated the role of Islamic education teachers in mitigating the negative impacts of TikTok on teenagers in Lampung, Indonesia. This study aimed to assess the extent of TikTok usage among teenagers, identify the associated negative effects, and analyze the strategies employed by Islamic religious education teachers to address these issues. This field study employed a qualitative case study approach, with a sample consisting of 455 adolescents (both male and female) aged 12 to 18 years, and 35 Islamic education teachers who actively participated in the intervention. Data collection was conducted in three stages: observation, interviews, and document analysis. Questionnaires and instruments were designed, and data obtained from Islamic education teachers were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman theoretical framework. The findings revealed that TikTok has a significant negative impact on adolescents, manifesting in various detrimental outcomes. Islamic religious education teachers have already implemented numerous roles and solutions to combat these issues, highlighting the necessity of a comprehensive and serious approach to address this problem. This study underscores the importance of empowering adolescents to resist the risks associated with the unwise and morally harmful use of TikTok, thus protecting their ethical development and well-being.

PENTINGNYA AJARAN AGAMA KRISTEN DALAM FASE PERKEMBANGAN PSIKOLOGI ANAK USIA 8-9 TAHUN

This article examines the importance of Christian religious teachings in the psychological development of 8-9 year old children using a literature review method. Through literature analysis, it is found that Christian teachings play a significant role in the cognitive, emotional, moral, and social development of children. Christian values such as love, honesty, and forgiveness help children understand concepts of right and wrong, as well as develop empathy and critical thinking skills. Religious activities also contribute to mental health and strong self-identity. Furthermore, social interactions within the church community support the development of social skills and children’s sense of competence. In conclusion, Christian religious teachings provide a strong foundation for the holistic development of children, shaping positive character traits and supporting their success in social and academic life.

Церковное и государственное строительство на Восточном Кавказе во второй половине XIX века (по материалам проповедей протоиерия Николая Котляревского)

The study of confessional issues in the Eastern Caucasus, using the example of the activities of Archpriest N.V. Kotlyarevsky, the study is devoted to, it examines the issues of moral development of the Orthodox population of the Eastern Caucasus, the ideological role of clergy in matters of family and marriage, and public service. The Orthodox clergy in the Caucasus was an integral part, the base for the implementation of the Caucasian policy in the region. The integration component of the Caucasian policy has become a priority, especially in the period from the 1930s. XIX century, when as a result of acculturation processes there was a change in management vectors - from the military-political subordination of the region to its development, by means of involvement in the trade, economic, cultural field of the empire, and the formation of a socio-cultural space. Acculturation processes, both state and domestic, came to the forefront of state policy in the region. The paper highlights the issues of the place and role of the Orthodox clergy in the spread of education in the region, charitable activities, especially in the second half of the 19th century, which was due to the influx of the empire's resettlement policy into the region. The Orthodox clergy of the Caucasus became the conductor of the state acculturation of the region, supervising the issues of matrimonial ties, the revival of Orthodoxy, its spread in the region, the value orientations of family and marriage, as well as state initiatives and practices in the Eastern Caucasus.

Character Formation and Moral Development in Children Through Mosque Engagement Programs

The formation of akhlakul karimah (noble character) is an important aspect of children's education in Islamic teachings, which includes good moral and ethical values. This study is based on the aim to explore the effectiveness of mosque-centered activities in fostering these values among children. The background of this study highlights the important role of mosques in guiding children towards good morals through various religious activities. The methodology of this paper is based on Participatory Action Research (PAR) which involves active collaboration with community members in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program. This approach includes counseling and training on akhlakul karimah values, organizing religious activities such as calligraphy, hadrah, qiro'ah, and Qur'an reading, increasing parental and community involvement, and conducting ongoing evaluations to assess the impact of the program. The findings of the study revealed that the mosque-centered approach plays an effective role in fostering positive attitudes and behaviors among children. Mosque-centered activities can also provide a positive impression to the community about the importance of prospering the mosque. The results of this study are expected to provide an understanding of how religious institutions such as mosques can play an important role in the moral and ethical development of children through community involvement and active participation.

Hubungan Pola Aktivitas Full Day School dengan Sikap Sosial Siswa Kelas XI SMA Islam Terpadu (IT) Ar-Rahman Banjarbaru

Technological developments and advances have had a major influence on the development of morals, morals and ethics. Integrated Islamic schools that implement full day school and boarding school programs are in great demand by parents to shape children's character and avoid the negative impacts of modernization and globalization. Full day school is an education system that implements full day learning. Student activity patterns in Full day school, including academic activities, extracurricular activities and social interactions, have the potential to develop social attitudes. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between full day school activity patterns and the social attitudes of students at XI Integrated Islamic High School (IT) Ar-Rahman Banjarbaru. The type of research used is quantitative research with a cross-sectional design. The population of this research is class XI students of SMA IT Ar-Rahman Banjarbaru for the 2023/2024 academic year. The research sample was 32 respondents with a sampling technique using proportional random sampling. The research instrument is a questionnaire and the data analysis technique uses the chi square test. The research results show a p-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05), which means there is a significant relationship between full day school activity patterns and the social attitudes of class XI students at Ar-Rahman Banjarbaru Integrated Islamic High School (IT). The existence of a full day school system can shape students' social attitudes such as honesty, discipline, tolerance, mutual cooperation, politeness, and responsibility.

Embracing Yoruba Folktales as a Tool for Moral Development in Children

Embracing Yoruba Folktales as a Tool for Moral Development in Children

Investigation Of Character Values In Students Through Festivals In Minangkabau Culture Subjects

This research aims to describe the instillation of character values in students through cultural festivals using a descriptive quantitative approach. Data collection was conducted through surveys, which assessed students' understanding of the character values imparted during various festival activities, such as *baralek gadang*, *randai*, traditional dance, *manampih bareh*, and *petatah petitih*. The results reveal that the majority of students possess a good to very good understanding of these character values, as demonstrated by the data analysis, which showed a score of 87.54%. The research findings suggest that the Minangkabau cultural festival plays a significant role in shaping students' positive attitudes and character development by promoting important values like cooperation, tolerance, responsibility, and cultural pride. These results underscore the effectiveness of using local cultural practices as a means of character education. The integration of local wisdom, such as the Minangkabau festival, can enhance students' personal growth and moral development, making it a vital component in higher education curricula. The study highlights the broader benefits of embedding cultural traditions within the educational system to foster a stronger connection between students and their cultural heritage, while simultaneously building essential character traits

The Philosophy of Chinese Moral Cultivation: Justification and Educational Implications

Abstract This article discusses the theme of moral cultivation in ancient China and proposes to consider the relevant philosophical discussions a subfield of traditional Chinese philosophy. We argue that Chinese classics throughout history were freighted with frameworks and concepts concerning moral cultivation, contributing to a philosophical system about people’s daily moral development. The metaphysical justification, the interpenetration of what is beyond form and what is within form, ideas about the heart-mind and human nature further substantiate the claim from academic and cultural perspectives. This philosophy echoes Pierre Hadot’s idea of “philosophy as a way of life”, or an art of living, a pragmatic discipline that is both a meta-philosophy and a methodological approach in addressing pedagogical and psychological concerns (Hadot & Davidson, 1995). The justifications warrant the needs of perceiving traditional moral cultivation philosophically and discussing its educational implications for today.

Sociological contributions to moral education

ABSTRACT While true interdisciplinarity is needed to understand morality and its development, a realistic step in that direction for the current special issue is to enhance and promote a neglected disciplinary contribution to the field, namely sociology. This special issue brings together six articles applying sociological analysis to moral development and education together with one article overviewing sociological contributions to morality in general. The work is intended to invigorate sociological treatments of moral development and education as a step toward a genuinely interdisciplinary domain of research on morality and its education. The contributions to this special issue bring alive the moral background by combining contextual and individual levels of analysis in the exploration of difficult topics.

Strategi Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Insani dalam Meningkatkan Industri Fesyen Halal

This article aims to offer management strategy of Islamic Human Resources (IHR) in the Islamic fashion industry environment. This research is library research, with data collection techniques using books, journals, and other publications. This study uses a qualitative approach that produces descriptive data in the form of words about IHR management in the Islamic fashion industry. The collected data are then analyzed, interpreted, and generalized. The results of the study indicate that IHR development not only emphasizes intellectual and emotional development, but also involves spiritual and moral development. The presence of a truly Islamic IHR can reduce or eliminate the risk of sharia compliance in the Islamic fashion industry environment. The operationalization of IHR Islamization can be carried out through several stages, namely sharia recruitment and sharia selection. Sharia selection tools that can be used include sharia curriculum vitae (CV) analysis, sharia test, sharia interview, sharia recommendation and sharia psychological test. Everyone who works in the Islamic fashion industry needs to be Islamized through the stages of sharia recruitment and selection. It is hoped that the IHR development stages will give birth to tazkiyah or inner purification which will color all activities in the Islamic fashion industry.

Security Evaluation of Companion Android Applications in IoT: The Case of Smart Security Devices.

Smart security devices, such as smart locks, smart cameras, and smart intruder alarms are increasingly popular with users due to the enhanced convenience and new features that they offer. A significant part of this convenience is provided by the device's companion smartphone app. Information on whether secure and ethical development practices have been used in the creation of these applications is unavailable to the end user. As this work shows, this means that users are impacted both by potential third-party attackers that aim to compromise their device, and more subtle threats introduced by developers, who may track their use of their devices and illegally collect data that violate users' privacy. Our results suggest that users of every application tested are susceptible to at least one potential commonly found vulnerability regardless of whether their device is offered by a known brand name or a lesser-known manufacturer. We present an overview of the most common vulnerabilities found in the scanned code and discuss the shortcomings of state-of-the-art automated scanners when looking at less structured programming languages such as C and C++. Finally, we also discuss potential methods for mitigation, and provide recommendations for developers to follow with respect to secure coding practices.

“I Wanna at Least Give Back so They Could Have an Idea of Doing Right”: A Culturally Relevant Approach to Understanding Black Adolescent Males’ Moral Development

“I Wanna at Least Give Back so They Could Have an Idea of Doing Right”: A Culturally Relevant Approach to Understanding Black Adolescent Males’ Moral Development

Implications of causality in artificial intelligence.

Over the last decade, investment in artificial intelligence (AI) has grown significantly, driven by technology companies and the demand for PhDs in AI. However, new challenges have emerged, such as the 'black box' and bias in AI models. Several approaches have been developed to reduce these problems. Responsible AI focuses on the ethical development of AI systems, considering social impact. Fair AI seeks to identify and correct algorithm biases, promoting equitable decisions. Explainable AI aims to create transparent models that allow users to interpret results. Finally, Causal AI emphasizes identifying cause-and-effect relationships and plays a crucial role in creating more robust and reliable systems, thereby promoting fairness and transparency in AI development. Responsible, Fair, and Explainable AI has several weaknesses. However, Causal AI is the approach with the slightest criticism, offering reassurance about the ethical development of AI.

EMOTIONAL AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT IN PESANTREN: A CASE STUDY OF MA'HAD BAITUL QUR'AN MADURA

This study examines the influence of pesantren traditions, such as Ta’zim, on the emotional and moral development of santri at Ma'had Baitul Qur'an Madura. The purpose of this study is to understand how the social environment and pesantren traditions shape the moral and emotional character of santri. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach, involving participatory observation and in-depth interviews with santri and teachers. The results show that pesantren traditions, such as Ta’zim and gotong royong, create an environment conducive to the development of positive morals and emotions, such as empathy and a sense of social responsibility. The findings support Kohlberg's theory of moral development and affirm the importance of social interaction in individual moral formation. The implication of this study is that the pesantren tradition can be an effective model of character education, providing new insights for the development of moral education curricula in various contexts.