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The convergence of ethics and data analysis is now fundamental for enduring institutional development in contemporary education. This study examined the ethical and data-informed decision-making processes of school principals and their influence on school effectiveness in a Catholic educational setting. The primary purpose was to evaluate the degree of integration between evidence-based management and ethical governance to create a comprehensive framework for leadership. The study utilized a concurrent embedded mixed-methods research design, gathering quantitative data from 11 principals and 101 teachers through standardized surveys, followed by thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews to gain deeper qualitative insights into leadership experiences. Key findings indicate that principals have considerable expertise in ethical data governance (OWM=3.61) and collaborative communication (OWM=3.54); nonetheless, a notable demographic disparity exists between experienced leaders and a largely younger teaching staff. Qualitative themes indicated that although judgments are fundamentally based on the school's moral goal, disparities in staff data literacy and institutional limitations frequently provoke professional pushback. Findings suggest a significant positive relationship to enhanced school performance when administrative transformation is anchored in observed data and guided by the moral and professional rationales of ethical leadership. Recommendations encompass the utilization of the integrated ethical and data-driven decision-making framework for school effectiveness and the implementation of "Moral Data Synchronicity" models to address the literacy gap. These approaches are universally applicable for educational leaders aiming to reconcile the impartiality of statistics with the empathetic demands of school management. The report promotes a transition to non-punitive, growth-focused data cultures that emphasize human dignity in conjunction with academic performance.

ABSTRACT Before the Internet, popular ways for matching potential couples in Nigeria were through betrothal, or introduction by family, friends and religious institutions. Dating was eventually done face-to-face or ‘offline’. However, the discovery of the Internet drastically revolutionized the social, interpersonal and romantic relationships of humans, resulting in the proliferation of online dating shows that cater to diverse demographics and preferences. Using the postcolonial feminist philosophical perspective, the uses and gratification and popular culture theories, this paper employs mixed methods to explore how the Nons Miraj matchmaking show has disrupted traditional dating relationships amongst Nigerian youths. Qualitative visual ethnography and quantitative content analysis were used to collect data and interpret patterns of meaning in participant interactions and audience comments on the shows. Findings showed that critiques, hate speech, and gratifying comments were prevalent, while objectification and opinions on the matched couples were rare, meaning that the entertainment value of the shows superseded the audiences’ interest in the ensuing relationships. This study provides insights on how matchmaking shows complement traditional African norms of dating and finding love. It recommends that content creators strive to balance responsible entertainment with the preservation of human dignity, in the evolving digital dating ecosystem.

ABSTRACT Nursing’s ethical identity is grounded in compassion, advocacy, and the protection of human dignity, principles aligned with the Geneva Conventions and International Humanitarian Law (IHL). In the face of crimes against humanity occurring in Gaza, nursing’s collective voice has been muted by political pressures, fear of reprisal, and institutional neutrality, thereby failing to meet its professional mandate. This paper examines the moral and professional implications of such silence, using Gaza as a case study to explore how suppressed speech and outrage erodes the collective nursing conscience. We trace the historical relationship between nursing and humanitarian law, framing nursing’s professional conscience through compassion, bearing witness, and moral courage. Analysis of statements from nursing bodies in Canada and the United States reveals patterns of silence that highlight the ethical cost of equivocation. We argue that silence disrupts the compassionate process and risks desensitisation to suffering, thereby undermining public trust in nursing’s moral authority. The path forward requires re-centering humanitarian principles within nursing education, policy, and practice, cultivating moral courage as a necessity, and dismantling cultures of fear that immobilise human rights advocacy grounded in international humanitarian law. Advocacy in such contexts is not peripheral to nursing but the highest expression of its professional ideals.

Aim. This study analyses the renewed relevance of metaphysics in the context of contemporary challenges faced by young people, with special emphasis on identity formation, psychological vulnerability, and social support, investigating how metaphysical frameworks contribute to psycho-social development, value stability, and existential resilience. Methods. The study applies a theoretical and interdisciplinary approach combining philosophical analysis, contemporary metaphysical debates, sociological theories of individualisation, and psychological research on youth mental health. It employs comparative conceptual analysis and theoretical synthesis of current literature. Results. The anthropological and ethical instability experienced by today's youth cannot be adequately addressed without metaphysical grounding. Metaphysics provides conceptual tools for understanding human dignity, objective values, and identity coherence. Social support systems — family, peers, and community — prove significantly more stable and effective when rooted in shared metaphysical or transcendent assumptions. Conclusions. Metaphysics remains essential for understanding the human person amid cultural fragmentation, normative relativism, and psychological fragility. Its rehabilitation strengthens youth identity formation, value stability, and social resilience, positioning it not as an archaic remnant, but as an indispensable conceptual framework within contemporary educational and social sciences. Future quantitative and qualitative empirical studies on youth populations are recommended to complement these theoretical findings.

Nursing students' perspective of dignity: A systematic review.

This study examines street art created in Israel following the October 7, 2023 massacre and the ensuing war through the lens of Terror Management Theory (TMT). Using digital ethnography and visual analysis, we examined 237 street artworks created across Israeli cities during the first six months following the attack. The artworks reflected heightened mortality salience and existential anxiety through recurring visual symbols, captions, and commemorative representations. The analysis identified themes corresponding to the three anxiety-buffering mechanisms proposed by TMT: reinforcement of collective worldviews, enhancement of self-esteem, and the search for interpersonal proximity, including symbolic bonds with the deceased. At the same time, the findings revealed tensions between attempts to restore meaning and experiences of fragmentation, uncertainty, and disruption. Street art following collective trauma may function both as a symbolic coping response and as a public space in which social and existential destabilization becomes visible

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the cultural logic of Aib (shame) in Indonesia, transforming illness into a socially stigmatized condition that affected patients, survivors, families, and healthcare workers. This study employs a qualitative interpretive approach grounded in Paul Ricoeur’s hermeneutics of symbols to examine how Aib was constructed and mobilized through media discourse, public narratives, and cultural practices during the pandemic. The findings show that media framings frequently portrayed patients as negligent, while scientific terms such as ‘positive case,’ ‘infected,’ and ‘Red Zone’ acquired moral meanings associated with impurity. These symbolic classifications reinforced boundaries between the ‘pure’ and the ‘impure,’ legitimizing exclusionary practices, including social ostracism and resistance to burial rights. At the same time, cultural rituals such as melukat, selametan, and ruwatan functioned as symbolic responses to fear and uncertainty, carrying both stigmatizing and reintegrative potential. By linking purity and impurity symbolism to Ricoeur’s ethical horizon of ‘living well with and for others in just institutions,’ this study highlights the tension between collective safety and human dignity. It argues for culturally sensitive communication and inclusive institutional responses to reduce stigma in future crises.

The UCL-Lancet Commission on Migration and Health: review of the state of progress.

The growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into corporate managerial functions has transformed the methods used to monitor and evaluate employee performance. However, it has also increased concerns regarding privacy infringements and algorithmic bias, which may result in disciplinary measures or even employment termination. This study aims to examine the limits of employers’ authority in the use of AI-based performance monitoring systems and to analyze the legal protections available to employees subjected to automated performance evaluations. The research employs a normative legal methodology using statutory and conceptual approaches. The findings reveal that the implementation of AI in employment management must adhere to the principles of legality, transparency, purpose limitation, and human oversight. Furthermore, employee protection can be strengthened through effective complaint mechanisms, procedural fairness, and algorithmic accountability. The study concludes that, although an initial legal framework exists, further regulatory development is necessary to ensure comprehensive protection of employees’ privacy rights and human dignity in the context of AI-driven workplace management.

This reflective article proposes a strategic principle for North Atlantic Treaty Orgnization (NATO) military chaplaincy services aimed at strengthening preventive efforts related to moral injury in war. Contemporary military research increasingly recognizes the moral, spiritual and existential consequences of warfare, which are not fully addressed by traditional psychiatric models, yet a growing body of scholarship highlights the rolethat chaplains may play in addressing moral injury. However, knowledge of how to prevent moral injury during ongoing full-scale war remains limited. The article draws on empirical insights from Ukrainian military chaplains operating in a context of full-scale war, where their work largely centers on sustaining ethics, morality, and character among military personnel. From these experiences, an overarching principle is derived: human dignity first. Defending human dignity is understood as a continuous effort to counter dehumanization and preserve the human dimension in a context that persistently erodes moral boundaries. Within NATO, each member state retains full responsibility for its own chaplaincy services, making structural standardization neither feasible nor desirable. This article argues, however, that the principle of human dignity first can function as a unifying, non-programmatic framework for NATO chaplaincy without altering national structures, roles, or cultural contexts. At the same time, it supports operational effectiveness, leadership, and decision-making and may be understood as an implicit preventive approach to moral injury. In conclusion, human dignity first is proposed as a strategic principle that may strengthen cohesion, interoperability, and long-term sustainability within NATO military chaplaincy.

This address was delivered by Eric Horvitz, MD, PhD, at the 2026 graduation ceremony of Columbia University School of Nursing on May 19, 2026, where he received the Second Century Award for Excellence in Health Care. The address considers the responsibilities of clinicians in shaping the future of artificial intelligence in medicine. It frames health care as an "open world," where information is incomplete, time is limited, and decisions are made under uncertainty. As AI transforms biomedicine and clinical care, the address emphasizes the importance of clinician engagement in guiding how these technologies are developed and used, and calls for systems that strengthen clinical judgment, support care teams, and advance human health, dignity, connection, and trust.

This review presents Jaime Antúnez Aldunate’s Benedict XVI, the Pope of Modernity, highlighting its approach to the theological, cultural, and humanist thought of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI. It emphasizes the intellectual and personal relationship between Antúnez and Ratzinger, as well as the central themes of his thought, including the critique of reduced reason, the defense of expanded reason, the relationship between truth and ethics, the critique of relativism, and the understanding of the Church as a mystery of communion. The review shows that Benedict XVI does not simply oppose modernity, but seeks to engage it through faith, reason, and human dignity.

Contemporary hadith studies increasingly face methodological challenges in responding to complex social, ethical, and legal issues. The normative approach tends to emphasize textual authority and literal meaning, while the contextual approach focuses on historical and socio cultural background. When applied independently, these two approaches often produce partial interpretations that struggle to maintain normative legitimacy while remaining socially relevant. This article aims to reconstruct hadith interpretation by integrating maqāṣid al-sharīʿah as a methodological framework that bridges normative and contextual readings. Employing a qualitative and analytical approach, this study critically examines classical and contemporary theories of hadith interpretation and maqāṣid-based reasoning. The findings indicate that maqāṣid al-sharīʿah can function not only as an ethical concept within uṣūl al-fiqh, but also as an epistemological and methodological foundation for hadith interpretation. By foregrounding the objectives of Islamic law—such as justice, human dignity, and public welfare—this framework enables a purposive and evaluative reading of hadith texts without undermining their normative authority. This study argues that integrating maqāṣid into normative contextual interpretation expands the scope of responsible ijtihād and enhances the relevance of hadith in addressing contemporary issues. The article contributes to the development of hadith studies by offering an integrative methodological model that harmonizes textual fidelity, contextual awareness, and ethical purpose. It also opens new avenues for interdisciplinary engagement between hadith studies, Islamic ethics, and the social sciences, thereby strengthening the role of hadith as a dynamic and value-oriented source in modern Islamic thought.

‘The trajectory of Right to Education in India is a steady though firm transition from a policy goal to a constitutionally guaranteed and legally enforceable right. Education has been recognised by international human rights instruments as fundamental to human dignity, equality and the full development of the individual, and these principles have increasingly informed Indian constitutional and legislative thinking. Historical initiatives such as early colonial era debates, regional experiments with compulsory primary education, recommendations of committees and commissions and national education policies laid the intellectual and administrative foundations of universal elementary education. The turning point was the Supreme Court’s declaration that education is a fundamental right of children in the age group of six to fourteen years and the 86th Constitutional Amendment and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. Collectively, these measures converted access to primary education from a directive goal into a justiciable right. But constitutional recognition alone does not guarantee educational justice. Persistent challenges related to access, quality, equity, infrastructure, teacher availability and social exclusion continue to impede the realisation of the right. The study thus concludes that the Right to Education is not only a legal guarantee but also a democratic commitment requiring sustained political will, public investment and inclusive implementation so that every child can participate fully and equally in national development.’

Health inequities in the Philippines remain a critical challenge, with marginalized populations, particularly those in poor rural communities, disproportionately affected by both communicable and non-communicable diseases. These groups face higher risks of illnesses such as tuberculosis, dengue, and respiratory infections due to inadequate sanitation, poor nutrition, and limited access to healthcare services. At the same time, the growing prevalence of chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes further burdens low-income populations who struggle to afford preventive care, treatment, and long-term disease management. Although the Universal Health Care Law seeks to promote equitable access to health services, significant gaps in implementation, resource distribution, and accessibility persist. Addressing these disparities requires not only policy reforms but also strong ethical commitment and community-based interventions. Drawing from Catholic Social Teaching, particularly the principles of the common good and human dignity, this study emphasizes the moral responsibility of institutions and society to prioritize equitable healthcare and protect the well-being of the most vulnerable sectors of the population.

Modern corporate social responsibility (CSR) has grown beyond just giving money to charity. Now it includes fair governance, social justice, and protecting the environment. This paper analyses modern CSR practices through the philosophical framework of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s focus on sustainable development, social justice, and inclusive growth. Ambedkar’s vision highlights the interdependence of economic progress, human dignity, and environmental responsibility, which closely aligns with present-day CSR frameworks. By integrating Ambedkarite principles such as equality, accountability, and welfare of marginalized communities, CSR can move towards a more people-centric and sustainable model of development. The study argues that adopting Ambedkar’s holistic approach strengthens corporate commitment to long-term societal well-being while balancing economic objectives with ethical and environmental responsibilities in a globalized economy.

The impact of problematic mobile phone use on loneliness among college students in the digital intelligence era: A chain mediating model with moderation effects.

To clarify the concept of decent work in nursing, establish an operational definition, and propose a research agenda for future studies. Walker and Avant's concept analysis was used. Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, and APA PsycINFO databases were searched using the keywords "decent work," "decent," "nurses," and "nursing" for studies published in English between 1999 and 2024. Nineteen articles were included for analysis. Six defining attributes of decent work in nursing were identified and structured into two hierarchical levels: higher-order foundational attributes (social protection, human rights protection, and appreciation of the nursing profession), and functional attributes (social dialogue, compensation satisfaction, and career development). Antecedents were categorized into organizational-related and personal-related factors. The consequences of decent work were classified into four categories: nurse-related, healthcare organizational-related, moral-related, and attachment-related outcomes. This concept analysis establishes an operational definition of decent work in nursing as an integrated framework of professional justice and human dignity that incorporates higher-order foundational and functional attributes. Future research should focus on exploring decent work across diverse nursing roles and contexts, employing varied research methodologies, and developing specialized tools to effectively assess decent work in nursing.

Critical care patients face varying degrees of physical and psychological stress; in recent decades, the increasing focus on technologies and clinical processes has led to dehumanisation. In contrast, humanistic care has been introduced as an essential care paradigm, emphasising comprehensive care and considering all stakeholders in the care process (patient, family and staff). In addition to improving clinical outcomes, this approach focuses on family satisfaction, preserving the human dignity of patients and reducing the incidence of acute cognitive disorders such as delirium; therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the impact of humanistic care on these three key areas in the intensive care unit (ICU). This non-randomised clinical trial was performed in the ICU. There are two distinct groups (194 patients)-a control group that receives usual care and an intervention group that receives both usual care and a set of targeted interventions based on the seven components of the Humanising Intensive Care (HU-CI) model ('open-door ICU', 'communication', 'patient well-being', 'caring for professionals', 'post-ICU syndrome', 'end-of-life care' and 'humanised infrastructure') for three main groups including healthcare personnel, patients and their families. The primary outcome is delirium (Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit tool), and secondary outcomes are family satisfaction (Family Satisfaction in the Intensive Care Units Questionnaire) and human dignity (Patient Dignity Inventory). Finally, the data will be analysed through STATA V.18 software using the statistical methods of independent t-test or its non-parametrical equivalent, χ2 or Fisher's exact tests, Mann-Whitney or Kruskal-Wallis tests, multivariate binary logistic regression models or analysis of covariance, and non-linear mixed models. The study protocol has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Ethical code: IR.TUMS.FNM.REC.1404.086). Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. The data will be shared on reasonable request to the corresponding author. IRCT registration number: IRCT20250727066651N1. Registration date: 30 July 2025.