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- Research Article
- 10.14296/ac.v7i2.5883
- Mar 2, 2026
- Amicus Curiae
- Say H Goo
This article fundamentally challenges the dominant corporate social responsibility (CSR) paradigm by arguing that structural governance reform (stakeholder boards) is necessary because voluntary CSR, disclosure requirements, and external regulation cannot adequately internalize externalities when boards are legally bound to prioritize shareholder interests. It fundamentally reframes CSR from a voluntary ethical choice or matter of “enlightened” management discretion to a structural governance problem. It challenges the dominant assumption that shareholder profit maximization maximizes societal efficiency. It demonstrates formally that when externalities can be externalized, shareholder profit (M) diverges from societal efficiency (E), sometimes dramatically. Current corporate law compounds this problem by legally obligating directors to pursue the misleading profit figure rather than genuine social value. The proposed solution offered is that stakeholder board representation offers a more direct and potentially more efficient mechanism for internalizing costs than relying on external regulation alone. Voluntary environment, social and governance reporting, stakeholder consultation, and investor pressure all fail because they leave intact the fundamental board structure that creates incentives to externalize. Stakeholder representation addresses the root cause. Keywords: stakeholder board; shareholder profit maximization; societal efficiency; corporate social responsibility; stakeholderism.
- Research Article
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- 10.1007/s00267-026-02402-7
- Feb 9, 2026
- Environmental management
- Syed Masiur Rahman + 2 more
This study presents a comprehensive review of the emerging role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in environmental assessment and sustainability analysis. Positioned within a new paradigm of environmental management, GenAI redefines traditional static models through dynamic, generative, and participatory approaches that integrate data synthesis, scenario modeling, and governance insight. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) guided by the CIMO (Context-Intervention-Mechanism-Outcome) framework, this paper identifies and analyzes 182 scholarly and technical publications published between 2015 and 2025. The review synthesizes developments across key GenAI architectures-Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), Transformer-based Large Language Models (LLMs), and Diffusion Models-and evaluates their applications in synthetic data generation, scenario simulation, remote sensing, predictive analytics, and public engagement. The findings reveal that GenAI holds significant potential to address data scarcity, enhance model scalability, and promote participatory and interdisciplinary decision-making, while also presenting challenges related to interpretability, data bias, validation, environmental footprint, and ethical governance. To guide responsible implementation, the study proposes a three-tier framework emphasizing technical fidelity, transparency, and governance alignment. The implications underscore that effective integration of GenAI into environmental management requires hybrid modeling, participatory data governance, and sustainable AI infrastructures to ensure transparency, accountability, and equity. Collectively, this work advances an evidence-based understanding of how GenAI can underpin a data-driven, inclusive, and ethically responsible paradigm in environmental assessment.
- Research Article
- 10.1080/0046760x.2025.2589891
- Jan 9, 2026
- History of Education
- Thom Axelsson
ABSTRACT This article examines the evolution of school violence and aggression in Swedish schools from 1947 to 1974, focusing on the shifting paradigms of responsibility and understanding among various professional fields, including education, psychology, and psychiatry. It aims to elucidate how schools have interpreted and addressed aggression through the lenses of disciplinary and pastoral power, as conceptualised by Michel Foucault. By analysing student records and expert interventions, the study reveals the changing narratives surrounding student behaviour, highlighting the move from biological determinism to environmental and psychological explanations. The findings underscore the importance of institutional responses and the interplay of care and control in shaping students’ identities. Ultimately, the article contributes to the discourse on mental health and social norms in educational settings, illustrating how the governance of behaviour has evolved within the broader context of the welfare state and its impact on school practices.
- Research Article
- 10.6007/ijarbss/v15-i12/27208
- Dec 9, 2025
- International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
- Syed Zahiruddin Bin Syed Musa
This study explores the intersection of Islamic philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in community empowerment initiatives within two Muslim-majority countries, Malaysia and Indonesia. Grounded in Islamic ethical principles and the objectives of Maqasid al-Shariah, the research employs a qualitative case study approach to examine two significant institutions: Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) and Aisyiyah Indonesia. While BIMB represents a formal, corporate model integrating Islamic finance and structured CSR programs, Aisyiyah embodies a grassroots civil society model driven by religious voluntarism, education, and healthcare services. The study analyzes how each institution translates Islamic philanthropic principles such as zakat, waqf, and sadaqah into sustainable development strategies. It identifies key themes including financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, ethical governance, and the alignment of CSR practices with spiritual accountability. The findings reveal that both organizations effectively utilize Islamic philanthropy to address socio-economic disparities, though through differing institutional mechanisms. BIMB emphasizes financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and systemic poverty alleviation through structured funding models, while Aisyiyah leverages its religious and social capital to build inclusive community networks rooted in compassion and faith. The study concludes that Islamic philanthropy and CSR are not only ethically compatible but mutually reinforcing when embedded within institutional contexts that prioritize communal wellbeing. The research offers practical recommendations for policymakers, Islamic financial institutions, and faith-based organizations to scale these models sustainably. It contributes to scholarly discourse by highlighting how Islamic values can enrich the global understanding of CSR and development, offering a faith-based alternative to conventional paradigms of social responsibility.
- Research Article
- 10.1002/ss.70031
- Dec 1, 2025
- New Directions for Student Services
- Julia Mosconi + 2 more
ABSTRACT This article examines the evolving role of Indigenous scholarship providers in the United States, highlighting their critical contributions to educational equity, Tribal sovereignty, and student success. Grounded in a decolonizing framework and informed by Indigenous paradigms of relationality, reciprocity, and responsibility, the article explores how organizations such as the Cobell Scholarship Program, American Indian College Fund, Native Forward Scholars Fund, and AISES—Advancing Indigenous People in STEM extend beyond financial aid to offer culturally affirming support systems for Native college students. Through historical analysis, contemporary case studies, and emerging practices in Indigenous data sovereignty, the article illustrates how these providers address the systemic challenges facing American Indian and Alaska Native students in both Tribal and non‐Tribal institutions. The authors offer policy recommendations and strategic insights for student affairs professionals and higher education leaders seeking to better support Native learners. By centering Indigenous voices and worldviews, the article advocates for a transformative shift in how scholarship and student support are conceptualized, measured, and delivered.
- Research Article
- 10.1016/j.healthplace.2025.103539
- Nov 1, 2025
- Health & place
- Leah Garnet-Carroll + 1 more
Who's responsible for health during extreme heat events? An ethnographic document analysis of health promotion materials in Australia.
- Research Article
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- 10.1002/csr.70159
- Sep 8, 2025
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management
- Jose John + 2 more
ABSTRACT As the world moves beyond automation, Industry 5.0 redefines progress by placing the integrity of people, society, and the planet at its core. It represents a socially responsible paradigm that integrates sustainability, human‐centricity, and resilience into industrial development. In this evolving landscape, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) emerges as a key mechanism for translating these values into action through inclusive initiatives, ethical leadership, and long‐term stakeholder engagement. Despite the growing emphasis on Industry 5.0's values, there remains a lack of context‐specific frameworks that align CSR with the social welfare needs and stakeholder realities of developing nations. Building on this context, the present study explores how CSR can be aligned with Industry 5.0 principles to promote social welfare in developing countries. The current study adopts a three‐phase approach: it begins with a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of 41 peer‐reviewed articles (2014–2025) to map CSR trends; further, a thematic analysis was conducted and four key domains where CSR contributes to social welfare were identified: employee well‐being, organisational development, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability. In the final phase, these findings are interpreted through the lens of Industry 5.0, resulting in the development of a CSR 5.0 Framework. This framework aims to guide organisations in integrating human‐centric, sustainable, and resilient principles into their CSR strategies. The paper concludes with implications for policy, practice and future research on CSR's evolving role in shaping equitable and sustainable development.
- Research Article
- 10.47172/2965-730x.sdgsreview.v5.n07.pe07278
- Jul 28, 2025
- Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review
- Cristina Maria Pires Cunhal Da Cunha + 3 more
Objective: Quality education (SDG 4) - Analyse how the paradigm of social responsibility (SR) has been internalised by the Portuguese Higher Education Institutions (HEI). Theoretical Framework: Now that HEI are also called to SR arena, as all society actors need to participate in the challenge for achieving sustainable development, and despite they are becoming more active in this area, sustainability disclosure is yet at an embryonic phase in a world that breathes environmental sustainability (ES) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) already for a while. Method: Content analyses is the methodology here proposed to analyse HEIs’ websites. The collect data taken from 33 public institutions was subject to a univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis, the last one through a multiple regression using the stepwise method. Results and Discussion: The findings obtained show that Portuguese public HEI seem to be engaged in integrating CSR in their strategic management and other contents disclosed in the institutional websites. However, it is verified a low national average of disclosures. Research Implications: Despite universities are using online disclosure through their websites, improving their provision of CSR information, is still necessary greater awareness among HEIs of the importance of this type of information. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by Analyse how the paradigm of SR has been internalised by Portuguese HEI. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the understanding of the motivation behind this disclosure, in the light of legitimacy or stakeholder theories.
- Research Article
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- 10.24144/2307-3322.2025.88.1.14
- May 9, 2025
- Uzhhorod National University Herald. Series: Law
- N M Batanova
The author formulates the methodological foundations of the axiology of constitutional and legal responsibility based on the value approach. With the help of this method, the author fills the axiological paradigm of constitutional and legal responsibility and modern constitutionalism in general with content. The value-based approach to constitutional and legal responsibility goes beyond the regulatory framework in determining priorities in public life, including the constitutional and legal sphere. It is determined that the impact of the value approach on the doctrinal studies of constitutional and legal liability is as follows: when studying constitutional and legal norms, relations and processes, attention is drawn to what moral and value principles they have and whether they are present at all; it makes it possible to formulate both the content of constitutional values themselves and to develop a mechanism for their enforcement and protection, taking into account the state of social development; it allows to cite the provisions of current legislation which regulate relations in the field of constitutional and legal liability. It is noted that the value of constitutional and legal responsibility is multidimensional and is related to its complex functional purpose for legal protection of the constitution, development of constitutionalism, the rule of law and civil society, ensuring constitutional law and order, etc. The author concludes that under the current conditions of constitutionalism development, the institute of constitutional and legal liability requires appropriate doctrinal support and modernisation both at the theoretical, legislative and law application levels with a view to its compliance with the needs and conditions of development of the rule-of-law State and civil society and comprehensive implementation of its value aspects. For modern constitutional studies, axiological research should be developed in the areas of not only the axiosphere of constitutional law, but also the axiosphere of the constitutional state. In view of the above, the most important task of the value characteristic of constitutional and legal responsibility is to consolidate and implement the relevant values within the framework of the formation of the axiometry of constitutionalism.
- Research Article
- 10.24144/2788-6018.2025.02.15
- Apr 29, 2025
- Analytical and Comparative Jurisprudence
- N M Batanova
The author formulates the methodological principles of constitutional and legal responsibility based on the systemic and synergistic approaches. With the help of a combination of these methods, the synergistic paradigm of constitutional and legal responsibility and modern constitutionalism in general is filled with content. Thus, the importance of the system analysis method in the context of this study lies in the fact that the logical focus of the study is the regularities of development of constitutional and legal liability as an independent type of legal liability and a self-sufficient and integral institution of constitutional law, an immanent feature of an effective and self-sufficient system of protection of the constitutional order, modern constitutionalism as a whole and its components. In turn, if we approach the characterization of constitutional and legal responsibility from the methodological positions developed in synergetics, it will reveal to the researcher new sides and aspects: synergetics deals, as a rule, with processes and phenomena where the whole (in our case, for example, constitutional and legal responsibility as an independent type of legal responsibility, a type of constitutional and legal relations, an element of the mechanism of legal protection of the Constitution, a form of constitutional conflict resolution) has properties which none of the parts. The author concludes that the application of the system analysis method and the synergistic study of constitutional and legal liability which it provides in today’s context allows developing a more accurate methodological approach to the legal regulation of this type of legal liability not only from the point of view of the nature, character and functions of this phenomenon, but also from the point of view of the modern processes of constitutionalism formation and development of democratic statehood in Ukraine.
- Research Article
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- 10.1007/s10551-025-05982-2
- Apr 15, 2025
- Journal of Business Ethics
- Kendy M Hess
Abstract What do firms owe to those around them in terms of consideration, restraint, and active support? This question—which I’ll call the question of “firm responsibility”—first rose to prominence in the modern context in the 1950s. While questions about what one entity owes to others and how it may impose on them are essentially questions about moral responsibility, the debate about firm responsibility has been conducted almost exclusively in terms of social responsibility until quite recently. I argue below that we need a different approach. The paradigm of corporate social responsibility is failing, if it has not already failed, and scholars and practitioners alike should shift to the paradigm of corporate moral responsibility. I begin with a brief discussion of paradigms and how they function in the social sciences, especially regarding the social institutions of government and business (Sect. “Paradigms”). With that established, I outline the paradigm of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and argue that it is failing (Sect. “Corporate Social Responsibility”), then present the paradigm of corporate moral responsibility (CMR) and note the ways in which it compares favorably (Sect. “Corporate Moral Responsibility”). Briefly, CMR is a more coherent and ultimately more familiar paradigm, far better developed with stronger justifications and clearer options for analogous development. Beyond these benefits, I argue in (Sect. “Corporate Political Responsibility”) that the paradigm of CSR both encourages and obscures the intrusion of private firms into arenas traditionally reserved to governmental authority—a move to what would be better described as corporate political responsibility (CPR, sometimes called political CSR). It is highly controversial to allow such an intrusion, much less to claim that it is obligatory, but our reliance on the paradigm of CSR makes it hard to even realize that it is happening, much less to articulate and discuss the concern. In contrast, adopting the paradigm of CMR brings the long-standing distinction between moral and political theory into play. Doing so highlights the radical nature of this intrusion and gives us the language we need to describe it, debate it, and manage it if we choose to pursue it. Further, properly distinguishing between CMR and CPR reveals the possibility of an under-explored field that lies between the two (for both human and corporate moral agents)—what I have here called communal responsibility, for lack of a better term. I conclude by acknowledging the clear parallels between the claims I have developed here and Friedman’s claims in his (in)famous article.
- Research Article
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- 10.31767/su.1(108)2025.01.11
- Mar 31, 2025
- Statistics of Ukraine
- N V Ovsiuk + 1 more
The article provides a characterization of the current performance of the sustainability reporting in the Ukrainian business sector and outlines the features specific to its implementation by domestic business entities. Issues of corporate social responsibility, disclosure of information about social investment in the sustainability reporting have been increasingly urgent for Ukraine, which determined the relevance of this study. Present-day realities and existing challenges exacerbate the problems of elaborating organizational and methodological framework for implementation, compilation and submission of the sustainability reporting by domestic enterprises. Issues of normative and legal regulation are ones particularly requiring in-depth studies. The authors used general and special methods of scientific research: system approach encompassing analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, expert assessment and sample observations, abstraction and generalization, etc. It was demonstrated that the social accounting and the environmental accounting should be interpreted as the related components extending the boundaries of the sustainability accounting rather than the separate types of accounting. The concept of sustainable development resulted from a combination of social, economic and environmental vectors was examined. The paradigm of social corporate responsibility was outlined as a system of ethical views aimed at compliance with the principles of social justice. The increasing importance of socially responsible business activities, their efficiency and linking to the community needs on the way toward sustainable development were emphasized. It was argued that the sustainability reporting, once implemented by Ukrainian enterprises, would help enhance the transparence of economic performance indicators and simplify the access to information on the business environment where business entities operate. It would help improve the management scheme, reduce adverse environmental effects and create more transparent terms for investment. The conclusion was made about the importance of a more active role of the state in extending the social activities in the business sector, with emphasizing the need in elaborating public models of social projecting with involving business entities, allowing to replace a situational response with a long-term planning of social transformations.
- Research Article
- 10.32782/hst-2025-25-102-16
- Jan 1, 2025
- HUMANITIES STUDIES
- Denys Fen
The article analyzes the ethical foundations of planetary responsibility in the context of ecological risks that are intensifying in the age of the Anthropocene. In contemporary philosophical discourse, the issue of human responsibility toward the Earth acquires new meaning. This makes it possible to bring Ukrainian anteism closer to the concepts of global environmental ethics. The purpose of the article is to explore anteism as an ethics of planetary responsibility capable of rethinking the relationship between humans and the Earth in a situation of escalating global environmental risks. It is shown that traditional approaches to assessing environmental threats, focused exclusively on natural-scientific parameters, are insufficient because they ignore socio-economic, cultural, and anthropological factors. It is emphasized that overcoming this limitation is an important prerequisite for strengthening interdisciplinary dialogue aimed at addressing existing environmental problems. Drawing on the ideas of R. Frodeman, D. Sarewitz, J. B. Callicott, and T. M. Alexander, the article reveals the concept of the Earth as a subject of co-being. Particular attention is paid to the concepts of “land ethic,” “spiritual ecology,” and “prospection” as an acquired capacity to model the future. The objectives of the study are to substantiate anteism as an ethical paradigm of planetary responsibility; to interpret anteism as a philosophy of rootedness connected with Ukrainian cultural tradition and the symbolism of nature; and to comprehend the significance of anteism for the formation of long-term strategies of spiritual and ecological responsibility of humanity. It is shown that anteism functions as an ethical orientation that combines love for nature with a sense of a shared home in the context of awareness of planetary responsibility. It is argued that overcoming the ecological crisis requires a transition from the technocratic logic of “managing the future” to an ethics of long-term responsibility. Within this ethics, thinking about the future is combined with the recognition of the intrinsic value of nature. The conclusion is drawn that anteism constitutes an important conceptual foundation for strengthening ecological consciousness and the philosophy of education in the era of global environmental challenges. Anteism is considered as a philosophy of rootedness, within which the return to the Earth emerges as a metaphor for preserving human nature. Turning to the Ukrainian tradition, where the land appears as a sacred space and a moral center of being, reveals the powerful potential of anteism for the formation of ecological consciousness.
- Research Article
- 10.32782/2521-666x/2025-89-4
- Jan 1, 2025
- Scientific opinion: Economics and Management
- Oksana Poplavska + 1 more
The existence of any country is determined by its human capital, as people are the backbone of the country’s socioeconomic system: they create goods and services and consume them. Therefore, studying the conditions that ensure social security is extremely important for achieving sustainable development of the country. The article considers social security as the conditions under which the internal system (economy, society) is stable and able to withstand external pressure. In this model, the sustainability of the socio-economic system depends on the coordination and coherence of the actions of key actors (who should act in the paradigm of social responsibility), and the mechanisms for ensuring social security are a set of primary and secondary mechanisms for influencing the environment (the choice of mechanisms depends on the specific goals of the actors). Focusing on the achievement of internal sustainability of the socio-economic system, the author classified the dangers to the country’s sustainable development. The classification criterion is the hierarchy of the population’s needs. This approach distinguishes primary and derivative hazards. Primary hazards include risks that reflect human life as a biological being (comply with the laws of biological evolution), and derivative hazards include those that indicate various aspects of socialization and realization of human potential. The study examines one of the key risks of social security - the low level of satisfaction of the need for housing. It is established that there is a direct correlation between the dynamics of the social security indicator and the level of satisfaction of the need for housing, and the correlation coefficient is 0.903. In studying the problems of housing construction, it is found that despite the low coefficient of economic affordability of housing, the improvement of the solvency of loan borrowers, the material deprivation of the population is increasing, and the ability to pay for housing is decreasing. To remove the identified risk, it is proposed to improve approaches to subsidization. In particular, approaches to defining the categories of subsidy recipients and determining the basis for its calculation should be reviewed.
- Research Article
- 10.23977/law.2025.040403
- Jan 1, 2025
- Science of Law Journal
- Xue Li
The technical architecture of digital platform reconstructs the order of information dissemination, which forces the systematic adjustment of subject, behavior and responsibility of communication laws and regulations. Focusing on the paradigm shift of legal regulation in the platform communication scene, this paper puts forward a three-fold adaptive reconstruction path: in the subject dimension, it breaks through the traditional media organization accreditation standards and establishes a gradient accreditation system of " quasi-news communication subject" based on communication influence indicators; In the behavioral dimension, it reveals the dual legal attributes of " technical tool" and " communication will " of algorithm recommendation, and constructs a new qualitative framework of communication behavior ③ with algorithm involvement as the core; In the responsibility dimension, we should innovate the dynamic rights relief mechanism and risk prevention system, and form a collaborative governance model of " technical compliance-industry self-discipline-judicial guarantee" .
- Research Article
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- 10.1108/srj-06-2024-0371
- Nov 25, 2024
- Social Responsibility Journal
- Rita Lankauskienė + 1 more
PurposeThis research aims to define the novel attitude toward social responsibility phenomena from a multi-level governance perspective and, based on the Lithuanian case, to illustrate the territorial perspective concerning the needs and challenges for future responsible governance in rural areas.Design/methodology/approachThis research is organized according to qualitative research principles. The seven-step Delphi technique was applied to reach the aim. The expert selection was done using the two criteria, based on the Quadruple Helix approach (Carayannis & Rakhmatullin, 2014; González-Martinez et al., 2023) and the Stakeholder Salience model (Mitchell et al., 2017). The complementary expertise was accumulated by involving experts from the ministry (government helix) as holding the highest level of legitimacy in the field of building responsible governance in rural areas; business helix representatives hold high urgency attributes; power attributes varied among the experts in different helixes. In total, 15 experts were selected to implement the necessary Delphi steps, where experts’ involvement is relevant. The research work lasted for four months, starting from December 2022, and finalizing in March 2023. Technical support and funding for this research were organized in parallel with part of the activities of the Horizon 2020 programme’s project “SHERPA – Sustainable Hub to Engage in Rural Policies with Actors” (2019–2023).FindingsThe number of recently observed issues while realizing the increasingly complicated application of multi-level governance mechanisms, both scientific discussions and practical implementation evidence call for a novel attitude in governance. In particular areas, where imperfections are very sensitive and most evident, scientific elaborations are more demanded from the very top, i.e. from the EU. Throughout recent years, the European Commission started employing cocreative consortiums (e.g. SHERPA), which, as found much earlier in scientific discourse, represent the joint multi-level power, involving the most powerful, urgent and legitimate stakeholders, representing the four helixes – government, society, business and academia, in building innovative cocreative and collaborative policy formation and implementation practices in multi-level governance. However, the core component that might add to future responsible governance is the social responsibility phenomenon. In conjunction, the multi-level governance and social responsibility paradigms might propose the desired novel responsible governance concept, which would work for more responsible policy formation and implementation, especially considering the interests of local communities.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper presents empirical findings, based on limited qualitative data, collected in one EU new member state, i.e. Lithuania. International comparative perspectives are given referring to other related papers. Research findings are promising for further research in the field of novel responsible multi-level governance framework by using the Quadruple Helix stakeholder approach to foster collaboration for innovation in socially responsible governance both from theoretical and empirical points of view.Practical implicationsThe developed theoretical framework and described methodological approach might be applied to practitioners in any area policy formation process. The Quadruple Helix approach might be used in defining the needs and challenges of any unit of analysis, either a small canton or a metropolitan city. The study suggests a meaningful departing point starting with expert views on better and more responsible governance practices. The study envisages the ways and manners to define the best value for stakeholders that is the general public or citizens of a rural setting, and this could be extended to other levels of government or state.Social implicationsThe research takes into account the public interest from a very broad point of view – how to develop a political course for rural regions in a socially responsible way by using already established innovative methodology.Originality/valueThe article proposes using the novel combination of the three-pillar and stakeholder perspective of CSR, fulfilled by the original Quadruple Helix innovation approach, for establishing proactive stakeholder needs-based responsible multi-level governance practices, enabling the socially responsible policy formation and implementation mechanisms.
- Research Article
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- 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1439219
- Nov 8, 2024
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Bandar Noory + 2 more
BackgroundHealth system reform initiatives have increasingly embraced decentralization as a key trend. The implementation process and its outcomes are influenced by a myriad of factors, including economic forces, political dynamics, and ideological factors. Comprehending and carefully examining the implementation phase of decentralization and its consequences to achieve desired outcomes is crucial. Notably, this phase is often considered the weakest aspect of policy reforms, especially in developing countries. Therefore, this study aimed to explore and analyze the implementation phase of decentralization and its implications as essentials for achieving intended goals. The study objectives evolved around examining the entire decentralization as a multifaceted social and political process in Khartoum State, Sudan, from its early stages of decision-making, policy formulation, and implementation process and the influencing contextual factors.MethodsThis study was an exploratory qualitative study that employed in-depth interviews to gather perspectives of healthcare providers and policymakers, semi-structured observations, and thematic analysis. The study utilized Grindle’s framework for analysis.FindingsThis study revealed a political nature of decision-making, with a top–down approach to the implementation, which also lacked stakeholder involvement. It showed a lack of transparency, official documentation, and proper handover procedures from the Ministry of Health to the devolved hospitals during the implementation process. A conflict of interest between the federal and the state level was also reported. It is important to note that this process occurred within the context of structural adjustment program (SAP) schemes, which had already empowered the private sector in Sudan.ConclusionThis study documented the implementation process of decentralization of health services and its influencing factors. The study recommended reforming the decentralization policy through consultative stakeholder involvement and by implementing a concurrent responsibility paradigm that divides authority between the federal and state levels.
- Research Article
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- 10.46222/pharosjot.105.512
- Sep 1, 2024
- Pharos Journal of Theology
- Ridho Mubarak + 2 more
Islamic liberation theology emphasizes the importance of man's role as a caliph, who is God's representation on earth. This research seeks to understand the paradigm of human responsibility as a caliph in Islamic liberation. The method used in this research is a literature study. Data collection techniques used in this research were obtained from books, academic journals, the Qur'an and other articles relevant to the research problem. The data analysis technique used is the analysis and interpretation of the data obtained. The results of the study explain that the responsibility of human 'Khalifah' in liberation is very large; as a representation of God who is given the ability to think, humans are explained to be emancipatory entities over the chaotic condition of the earth. Realizing liberation in Islam is explained as a form of unity with God; divine affairs are not only matters of transcendental worship but also relate to harmony of human relations with other humans and also nature, and ultimately with liberation as a form of implementing God's orders. Islam explains the importance of liberation with the presence of the Qur'an, which is taught to liberate man from his condition.
- Research Article
- 10.24198/jkk.v12i1.54745
- Jun 30, 2024
- Jurnal Kajian Komunikasi
- Muhammad Mifta Farid + 1 more
Background: Bank Sumsel Babel is faced with demands to focus on not only financial growth but also the positive impact on social and environmental fronts. The evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to Creating Shared Value (CSV) reflects a paradigm shift. As a regional development bank, Bank Sumsel Babel faces the demand to adopt CSV as an integral part of its CSR strategy to create a positive impact on society and the environment in the South Sumatra and Bangka Belitung regions. Purpose: This research explored the company’s strategy in implementing the Creating Shared Value (CSV) program as a new paradigm of CSR at Bank Sumsel Babel and analyzed the program publication to improve its reputation. Methods: This research used a descriptive qualitative research method to see the implementation of CSV at Bank Sumsel Babel. The researchers obtained data through interviews, observations, and document analysis. Results: Bank Sumsel Babel has successfully integrated the CSV approach into its CSR activities, particularly through the Bina Mitra program. This program has helped the bank address social issues such as education and community development and enhanced its business performance by building trust and loyalty among stakeholders. Conclusion: Companies can implement CSV-based CSR in some areas, while in other areas, they can use more traditional approaches, such as philanthropy or donations, to achieve a positive social impact. Implications: Bank Sumsel Babel can improve business performance and bring a positive impact on society through Creating Shared Value (CSV) programs as part of its CSR strategy.
- Research Article
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- 10.60087/jklst.vol3.n3.p28
- May 9, 2024
- Journal of Knowledge Learning and Science Technology ISSN: 2959-6386 (online)
- Md.Mafiqul Islam
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, fueled by extensive research and development investments, has ushered in a new era where AI permeates decision-making processes across various sectors. This proliferation is largely attributed to the availability of vast digital datasets, particularly in machine learning, enabling AI systems to discern intricate correlations and furnish valuable insights from data on human behavior and other phenomena. However, the widespread integration of AI into private and public domains has raised concerns regarding the neutrality and objectivity of automated decision-making processes. Such systems, despite their technological sophistication, are not immune to biases and ethical dilemmas inherent in human judgments. Consequently, there is a growing call for regulatory oversight to ensure transparency and accountability in AI deployment, akin to traditional regulatory frameworks governing analogous processes. This paper critically examines the implications and ripple effects of incorporating AI into existing social systems from an 'AI ethics' standpoint. It questions the adequacy of self-policing mechanisms advocated by corporate entities, highlighting inherent limitations in corporate social responsibility paradigms. Additionally, it scrutinizes well-intentioned regulatory initiatives, such as the EU AI ethics initiative, which may overlook broader societal impacts while prioritizing the desirability of AI applications. The discussion underscores the necessity of adopting a holistic approach that transcends individual and group rights considerations to address the profound societal implications of AI, encapsulated by the concept of 'algorithmic assemblage'.