Ethical Compass Research Articles

Tantangan Etika Birokrasi di Era Revolusi 5.0

The Indonesian bureaucracy plays an important role in the context of the industrial revolution 5.0. Maintaining bureaucratic ethics is as important for a bureaucrat as being flexible in dealing with technological advances. Thus, the researcher raises several problems, including how to prepare and share the origin of bureaucratic human resources so that they have ethical abilities and competencies in sync with the demands of the Industrial Revolution 5.0 and what are the ethical challenges that arise in the application of tasks and public services in the era of the Industrial Revolution 5.0. This research uses a qualitative methodology. Examining a program, event, activity, process, or group of people collectively is known as qualitative research. Literature study is the method used in this study to obtain data. By using this literature study method, researchers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the difficulties related to bureaucratic ethics in the context of the 5.0 Revolution. This study shares five primary obstacles that need to be overcome by bureaucracies to maintain their ethical compass in this day and age. First, the issue of privacy in facing the ocean of news. The discriminatory cracking procedure is the latter. Third, the "algocracy" accountability crisis. The digital divide in public services is fourth. Fifth, the decline of human values. The conclusion of this journal emphasizes how important it is to apply the concept of good governance to public services to improve governance standards. Conclusion The study notes that despite efforts to incorporate moral principles such as professionalism, responsibility, and integrity, institutional inflexibility, issue gaps, and dilemmas of nepotism and corruption continue to interfere with their implementation.

Clinical research nurses perceive their role as being like the hub of a wheel without real power: Empirical qualitative research.

This study aimed to explore the experiences of being a clinical research nurse (CRN), in Sweden. A qualitative study analysing individual interview data. Interviews with 10 participants were conducted in April 2017 and repeated with five participants in May 2022. A semi-structured interview guide was used to cover topics such as experiences of working in a new role and professional challenges related to the role. The transcribed interviews were analysed inductively using qualitative content analysis. The main theme revealed that the CRNs experienced their work role as being like a hub in a wheel, using an ethical compass, but without real power. The six themes identified showed that CRNs worked independently and relied on clinical experiences as nurses but needed more education. They not only had a sense of duty but also too large responsibilities. Furthermore, they viewed their work as valuable and important. However, they needed an accentuated ethical compass and were also affected by power relations that negatively impacted work. Working as a CRN means being in a central position and working independently, which requires diverse skills and competencies. CRNs, however, face and manage complex ethical and practical challenges without real power. They experience huge responsibilities but need education and acknowledgement, indicating a need for improvement. This is an important message to stakeholders and managers about the necessity of taking adequate action to support CRNs who are crucial resources in clinical research. No patient or public contribution.

Teachers’ Ideas about what and how they Contribute to the Development of Students’ Ethical Compasses. An Empirical Study among Teachers of Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences

AbstractIn this empirical study, we investigate what and how teachers in Dutch universities of applied sciences (UAS) think they contribute to the development of students’ ethical compasses. Six focus groups were conducted with teachers across three programmes: Initial Teaching Education, Business Services, and Information and Communication Technology. This study revealed that teachers across the three different professional disciplines shared similar ideas about what should be addressed in the development of students’ ethical compasses. Their contributions were grouped into three core themes: creating students’ moral awareness, developing students’ moral skills and promoting students’ moral professional behaviour. The majority of the teachers used a wide range of planned and unplanned pedagogic–didactic actions (reflecting individual learning and cooperative and group learning) to enhance the development of students’ ethical compasses. However, teachers’ strategies were mostly unstructured and unreflective and depended on the individual teacher’s ability and knowledge to address moral themes. Furthermore, the study revealed two incompatible ideals: as role models, the teachers aimed to exemplify explicitly how to be a professional with an ethical compass. However, they also wanted to adopt a neutral stance because they were afraid to manipulate the students’ ethical compasses. Therefore, they avoided promoting the ethical compass that they believed to be the best.

The Belmont Report doesn’t need reform, our moral imagination does

In 1974, the United States Congress asked a question prompting a national conversation about ethics: which ethical principles should govern research involving human participants? To embark on an answer, Congress passed the National Research Act, and charged this task to the newly established National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. The Commission’s mandate was modest however, the results were anything but. The outcome was The Belmont Report: a trio of principles - respect for persons, beneficence, and justice - serving as an ethical compass for scientists, researchers, and institutional review boards (IRBs). Almost 50 years later, the utility, legacy, and ingenuity of The Belmont Report continues to be both admired and challenged. Critics argue that Belmont is not fit for the 21st century, while supporters praise Belmont for its enduring wisdom. The goal of this paper is to equip IRB practitioners with the tools necessary to maximally interpret The Belmont Report and meaningfully engage in ethical analysis that reconsiders outmoded legacy thinking and fixed decision-making. Through historical and contextual reflection, this paper describes how IRB practitioners can contemporize review of ethical human research using their moral imagination – a skill found at the intersection of creativity, deliberation, and empathy.

The Future of Medicine: Embracing Technology and Collaboration

The field of medicine stands on the cusp of a new era marked by remarkable advancements and promising possibilities. In this reflection, we acknowledge the profound impact of technology on healthcare and underscore the importance of embracing innovation while upholding core values of evidence-based practice and ethical care. The convergence of medicine and technology has sparked unprecedented innovation, revolutionizing how we diagnose, treat, and care for patients. From cutting-edge imaging techniques to personalized medicine driven by genomics, we are witnessing a transformative shift in our understanding of health and disease. Artificial intelligence and machine learning empower us to decode complex data, leading to more precise diagnoses and tailored treatment strategies. Additionally, the digitalization of healthcare through electronic records, telemedicine, and wearable devices promises to broaden patient access and enhance outcomes worldwide, a trend accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst these advancements, we must remain vigilant in safeguarding patient privacy and ethical principles. The future of medicine hinges not only on technological progress but also on interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate, patient-centered care. As stewards of healthcare, we must prioritize holistic patient well-being and foster a culture of empathy and collaboration. By embracing technology while staying true to our ethical compass, we can shape a future healthcare landscape defined by improved outcomes, enhanced patient experiences, and equitable access to medical resources. We express confidence in the collective efforts of our colleagues to drive continued innovation and inspire future generations in the pursuit of better healthcare.

The Ethical Compass: Establishing ethical guidelines for research practices in sports medicine and exercise science

Objective: Research in sports medicine and exercise science has experienced significant growth over recent years. With this expansion, there has been a concomitant rise in ethical challenges specific to these disciplines. While various ethical guidelines exist for numerous scientific fields, a comprehensive set tailored specifically for sports medicine and exercise science is lacking. Aiming to bridge this gap, this paper proposes a comprehensive, updated set of ethical guidelines specifically targeted at researchers in sports medicine and exercise science, providing them with a thorough framework to ensure research integrity. Methods: A collaborative approach was adopted, involving contributions from a diverse group of international experts in the field. A thorough review of existing ethical guidelines was conducted, followed by the identification and detailed examination of 15 specific ethical topics relevant to the discipline. Each topic was discussed in terms of its definition, consequences, and preventive measures. Results: The research in sports medicine and exercise science has grown significantly, bringing to the fore ethical challenges unique to these disciplines. Our comprehensive review identifies 15 key ethical challenges: plagiarism, data falsification, role of artificial intelligence chatbots in academic writing, overstating results, excessive/strategic self-citation, duplicate publications, non-disclosure of conflicts of interest, image manipulation, misuse of peer review, ghost and gift authorship, inadequate data retention, data fabrication, falsification of IRB approvals, lack of informed consent, and unethical human or animal experimentation. For each identified challenge, we propose practical solutions and best practices, enriched by the diverse perspectives of our collaborative international expert panel. This endeavor aims to offer a foundational set of ethical guidelines tailored to the nuanced needs of sports medicine and exercise science, ensuring research integrity and promoting ethical responsibility across these vital fields. Conclusion: This article represents a seminal contribution to the establishment of essential ethical guidelines specifically designed for the fields of sports medicine and exercise science. This article charts a clear course for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers by integrating these ethical principles at the heart of our scholarly and clinical activities. Consequently, it envisions a future where the principles of research integrity and ethical responsibility consistently inform every scientific discovery and every clinical engagement.

Ethics management in the Horizon Europe projects

Ethical considerations of our actions, behaviour and future touch each of us every day at some level. As we may not be aware of these issues explicitly, we still make our everyday decisions based on our inner ethical compass. Research and innovation (R&I) actions make no exception in this matter. Naturally, in R&I researchers and other stakeholders need to follow explicit laws, regulations and recommendations that are embedded in the professional code of conduct and are usually required by the funders of R&I actions. In this paper, the current model of ethics self-assessment and management by European Commission is presented, but also the development of the ethics management from the broader, responsibility related perspective.

Siblings On Artificial Intelligence: “It Is All About The Bottom Line, Period!”

It may appear to be a wordy jargon but moral compass, ethical compass and legal compass in artificial intelligence are nothing but about the bottom line and the bottom line is whether humans and their systems will co-exist with artificial intelligence or whether artificial intelligence will outlast (outlive) humans and their systems.

Companies' ethical certification and their attractiveness to institutional investors: An intermediate signaling perspective

AbstractOur research investigates how the inclusion of a company on an independent ethics index affects its attractiveness to institutional investors. Using a sample of 864 U.S. firms over the 2010–2018 period, we find that institutional investors significantly increase their holdings in companies in the quarter that they are included on the ethics index and maintain larger holdings in the four quarters following the inclusion on the Ethisphere list relative to pre‐inclusion period, with dedicated institutional investors being more swayed to invest than transient investors. This paper adds to the emerging literature on intermediate signaling by showing that a firm's inclusion on an ethics index reduces information asymmetry with institutional investors. Our evidence suggests that public companies should effectively, rather than ceremonially, adopt sound governance structures and invest in socially responsible activities, as these actions can increase their likelihood of being included on ethics indices. By doing so, these firms send credible signals about their ethical compass, granting them access to valuable institutional investments.

Receptions of Kant’s Philosophy in Russian Empiriocriticism

The article analyzes the influence of Kantian philosophy on the problems and development of Russian empiriocriticism. It is shown that the critical pathos of Kant’s philosophy, as well as his call for intellectual honesty in philosophy, was appreciated first of all. Relying on Kant, Russian empiriocritics proved the inconsistency of metaphysics in both its religious and materialistic forms. In addition, the teachings of the founders of empiriocriticism, E. Mach and R. Avenarius, were also criticized because some dogmatic assumptions were found in them. Attempts to eliminate these assumptions resulted in a dynamic concept of experience, based on which the concepts of empiriomonism (A. Bogdanov), empiriosymbolism (P. Yushkevich), scientific philosophy (V. Lesevich), positive philosophy of life (S. Suvorov), positive aesthetics (A. Lunacharsky), ethics of mutual joy (A. Bogdanov) and many others were developed. Special attention was paid to the analysis of the “thing-in-itself” since this very concept of Kantian philosophy was used by G. Plekhanov to justify “orthodox” Marxism. Russian empiriocritics opposed Plekhanov’s identification of the “thing in itself” and the material object, arguing that the concept of matter is a metaphysical assumption and, for this reason, cannot contribute to refuting dualism and Kantian “agnosticism.” From the monistic point of view, the “thing-in-itself” should be understood on the basis of experience as a necessary form of its organization. According to Bogdanov, there is nothing a priori in the “thing-in-itself”; this idea appeared as a result of substituting the known for the unknown and expressed a process rather than essence. Kant’s aesthetics and moral philosophy were also actively discussed in Russian empiriocriticism. The interpretation of beauty as “expediency without purpose” was extended to the fundamental principle of the “aesthetic worldview,” which gave credibility to the doctrine of the ideal, the practice of social construction, etc. As a result of the polemic with the ethics of compassion, of which Kant was considered the most authoritative defender, an alternative ethic of mutual joy was created. Thus, the influence of Kantian philosophy on Russian empiriocritics was complex and contributed to the development of new ideas.

Difference between genders in attitudes toward ethics in digital business. Evidence from Croatia

As organizations grapple with the transformative implications of business digitization, the intricate interplay between technological progress, sustainable development, and ethical responsibilities becomes increasingly apparent. This article explores the influence of gender diversity on business ethics within the digital environment. An elevated perspective, infused with an ethical approach embracing gender diversity, leads to a deeper and more holistic understanding of these multifaceted dynamics, poised to inform, and guide decisions over the long term. Research investigating the ethical inclinations of men and women in the business and digital realm reveals a noteworthy trend: women attribute higher importance to ethical standards in digital business compared to men. Women tend to exhibit a stronger moral inclination and are more attuned to unethical practices, particularly in the context of the challenges and complexities accompanying digital transition. The study uncovers that women display a lower tolerance for unethical behavior, including negotiation strategies, underscoring their more pronounced ethical stance. This discrepancy is attributed to women's deeper integration of morality into their self-identities, fostering heightened sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics and emotions, while men lean towards an independent and less reliant self-perception. Such gender-based disparities have the potential to significantly impact organizational leadership dynamics. However, it is crucial to refrain from overgeneralizing and assuming that male employees engage in unethical conduct more frequently than their female counterparts, particularly in contexts that prioritize moral leadership principles. Moreover, it is noteworthy that financial incentives possess the capacity to compromise the ethical compass of individuals, irrespective of gender. Still, gender plays a pivotal role in shaping ethical decisions, irrespective of whether they are made within a personal or corporate setting.

The Era of Artificial Intelligence and the Request for Ethical Compassion: The Future of Humanity, the Future of Technology

The Era of Artificial Intelligence and the Request for Ethical Compassion: The Future of Humanity, the Future of Technology

The eradication of hate speech on social media: a systematic review

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a quantitative and qualitative synthesis of the diverse academic proposals and initiatives for preventing and eliminating hate speech on the internet.Design/methodology/approachThe foundation for this study is a systematic review of papers devoted to the analysis of hate speech. It has been conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol and applied to an initial corpus of 436 academic texts. Having implemented the suitability, screening and inclusion criteria, this corpus was refined to a sample of 74 articles.FindingsThe main subject categories studied in this corpus of academic research are legal issues and social media. In the majority of the articles, the use of hate speech via social media is associated with five typologies: religion, cyber racism, political slurs, misogyny and attacks on the LGTBI community. The absence of ethical reflection is one of the major shortcomings of IT-focused research and analysis devoted to online hate speech.Practical implicationsTo date various systematic reviews have been presented, and they focus on detecting or describing hate speech. These have used either the search appraisal synthesis analysis framework or the Cochrane network. The PRISMA protocol was applied for this study, and both Scopus and texts in German were included. To date no major, rigorous systematic review has been undertaken of proposals to combat hate speech.Originality/valueThe link between hate speech and poverty has not been studied in depth within the academic sphere. Tolerance and ethical compassion are not granted the attention they merit when it comes to analysing the phenomenon of hate speech.

왜 동물철학이 필요한가?

The author concludes that it is necessary to examine and reflect on the prevailing animal view in Korean society, which includes cows, pigs, goats, and even pets, and that a new alternative is needed. In that regard, the author plans to establish the concept, key issues, and philosophical status of animals in an academic manner by pioneering animal philosophy, as there has been no systematic discussion on animal philosophy in Korea so far. This article first addresses the question of “why animal philosophy is necessary in our society?” and aims to clarify the relationship between Christianity and animal philosophy. We will confirm that there has been a growing interest in the study of animals, animal ethics, and animal philosophy within the Korean Christian community. Here, we will examine the perspective of Andrew Linzey (1952-), a professor of theology at the University of Oxford in the UK, who advocates for the understanding of animals, animal rights, and the ethics of compassion from the perspective of Christian philosophy. In particular, we will focus on discussing the relationship between moral sensitivity towards animals and religion, the challenges that animal issues pose to traditional Christian theology, and the misconceptions about animal rights and Christian understanding. Lastly, we will examine the current significance of animal theology and animal philosophy as advocated by Linzey, as well as the influence of the Korean Christian community on these ideas.

Variables that influence teachers' practice of differentiated instruction in Chinese classrooms: A study from teachers' perspectives.

As the diversity of students increases, differentiated instruction (DI) serves an increasingly significant function in meeting their individual learning needs. Emerging research has highlighted the value of inclusive teaching approaches to address students' differences, such as DI. Therefore, it is important to quantify teachers' DI thoughts and behaviors in classroom teaching. This study follows the original Differentiated Instruction Questionnaire (DI-Quest) to investigate the factors that influence teachers' practice of DI, taking into account their teaching experience, class sizes and school locations. The sample comprised 1,935 teachers from 150 national lower secondary schools in six provinces of central and western mainland China. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), scale reliability, and invariance testing were conducted to explore and verify the factor structure of a Chinese mainland version of the DI-Quest (CN-DI-Quest). The empirical findings indicate that CN-DI-Quest is a valid and reliable instrument for future study of teachers' DI philosophies, principles, and practice. Moreover, the results of structural equation modeling revealed that teachers' practice of DI (i.e., adaptive teaching) was explained largely by their ethical compass, flexible grouping, output = input, teaching experiences, and class size. Notably, teachers' practice of DI (i.e., adaptive teaching) could not be predicted by growth mindset and school location. This study addresses gaps in the literature, since it provides empirical evidence regarding DI in Chinese mainland schools, offers material and suggestions for future research, and provides recommendations useful to the professional advancement of Chinese teachers, including training programs and professional support.

‘First, Do No Harm'… A Call to Re-evaluate the Wellbeing of Healthcare Staff

‘Primum non nocere’ or ‘do no harm’ is the timeless Hippocratic mantra instilled in every healthcare professional at the beginning of their career. It is the ethical compass which guides all decision making in healthcare working in the best interests of patients to give them the best possible treatment and quality of life. This vocation of course does not come without its challenges, long working hours, stress, time constraints and demands which affect the professional and personal life of healthcare workers and in some instances their own health and wellbeing. It is time to raise the profile of this truth and call for ways to practically encourage health professionals to make their well being a priority too.

Introduction and Response to Special Issue

Introduction and Response to Special Issue

Ethical Compass: Navigating Industry Challenges Through Apple's Organizational Philosophy and Christian Morality

Ethical Compass: Navigating Industry Challenges Through Apple's Organizational Philosophy and Christian Morality

Ethical Compass Zooming in on Neutrals’ Implicit ‘isms

Ethical Compass Zooming in on Neutrals’ Implicit ‘isms

Meta-Theatrical Comedy: Pirandello’s Existential Humour and the Italian Avant-Garde

Abstract This article examines modernist meta-theatre as a reconfiguration of classical tragedy. While many critics have rejected modernist aesthetics for emptying out the content of artistic representation, and accounts of modernist comedy frequently focus on its negative (even nihilistic) dimensions, this article argues that Luigi Pirandello’s theory of humour provides an alternative vision of how modernist theatre can transform comedy in a way that aligns with an ethics of compassion. This sets Pirandello apart from more reactionary contemporaries like the teatro grottesco and the Futurists as well as revolutionary contemporaries like Brecht. Pirandello’s compassionate humour is tied to modernist meta-representation, which for him, as for contemporaries like Edward Gordon Craig, is typified in the figure of the marionette; the marionette epitomizes the tragicomic situation of the modern subject. For Pirandello, modernist humour allows the self-aware subject to be decentred in a way that nevertheless maintains the value of the human being and human experience, opening to a shared understanding of suffering and an ethics of compassion.