Social Ethics Research Articles

Penerapan Permainan Tradisional Sambil Belajar untuk Perkembangan Sosial Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar

This article describes the application of traditional games while learning for the social development of school-aged children. The aim of traditional games while learning is to help children's social development with various motor skills. Community Service (PkM) activities are focused on Mangga Dua hamlet, a remote, disadvantaged, poor area and aspects of education that have not been touched by services. For some children who have not enjoyed a good education because school buildings are not yet available, the distance to the educational location is approximately three kilometers to the main village of Saunulu, Tehoru District. There are some parents, and their children don't know how to read and write, they are still illiterate (literate). It is hoped that through this activity there will be awareness among parents to send their children to school even though they are faced with limited economic conditions and transportation. Through the implementation of traditional games while learning, it is hoped that culture can be preserved because it is full of moral values and social ethics. The method used is learning assistance while playing. PkM activities were carried out for three days. The community service activities carried out received responsiveness from all children and parents.

Symbolic Language and Imagery in Formatting, Preserving, and Transmitting Cultural Values through Vietnamese Proverbs

This study explores the significance of symbolic language and imagery in Vietnamese folk songs and proverbs for the purpose of safeguarding and transferring cultural values. This study is based on the theoretical frameworks of cultural semantics and pragmatics (Goddard & Wierzbicka, 2014) and cultural ecolinguistics (Stibbe, 2015). The study scrutinizes the expression of cultural meanings through language and explores the reciprocal influence of language on a community's conceptual system, values, and beliefs. The study utilized a qualitative research methodology to gather and examine 160 Vietnamese proverbs as valuable sources of data containing symbolic language and imagery. The findings demonstrate that these linguistic artifacts successfully capture the knowledge, experiences, beliefs, and perspectives of the Vietnamese people, showcasing their balanced connection with nature, social morality, and ethical ideals. The study employs meticulous qualitative analysis to reveal the complex network of cultural meanings embedded in symbolic language and imagery. It emphasizes the crucial role of these meanings in preserving and transmitting cultural values over generations, as well as fostering a sense of cultural identity and continuity within the Vietnamese community. In conclusion, the research highlights the significance of folk songs and proverbs in preserving and spreading Vietnam's abundant cultural heritage.

Negotiating local and global: Developing Social Science research ethics policy in a Central Asian context

Negotiating local and global: Developing Social Science research ethics policy in a Central Asian context

Populist Authoritarianism and Catholic Political Ethics: A Framework for a Moral Review

Can there be an ethics of politics or political ethics in populist authoritarian democracies? Given that politics operates under potentially risky and morally ambiguous methods that involve strategic calculations with some elements of irrationality, developing an ethics of political leadership can be an abstruse exercise. The frequent mismatch between political methods, objectives, and outcomes exemplifies the complexity of political reality and its unpredictability. The existential tension between utilitarian and deontological approaches to ethics frequently arises in politics. However, to address the failures of democracy in political leadership, it is imperative to explore the ethical implications of populist authoritarianism. By scrutinizing how populist authoritarianism undermines democratic principles and polarizes societies, one can better understand its moral challenges and work towards developing a more ethical framework for political leadership. This article discusses Catholic political ethics in response to populist authoritarianism from three different perspectives: first, it analyzes what populist authoritarianism entails and its limitations in political governance; second, it discusses diverse components of political ethics, highlighting realistic dilemmas in the application of each component; and third, it makes an ethical evaluation of populist authoritarianism from the Catholic social ethics perspective, emphasizing human dignity, common good, and solidarity as key to countering populist authoritarianism. The article makes two ethical suggestions in line with Catholic political ethics to address populist authoritarianism. The first is the principle of social cohesion, aimed at addressing the social, ethnic, racial, political, economic, and religious divisions that characterize populist authoritarian leadership. The second is the principle of social recognition, used as a strategy for safeguarding the common good by centralizing human dignity.

Disney’s “Jungle Sound”: Jazz and Wildness in Disney Animation

ABSTRACT From the 1950s to the 2000s, Walt Disney Animation Studios have used jazz to import specific sociocultural meanings into their films. Through an examination of the feature-length animated Disney films that incorporate “jazz” idioms—namely Lady and the Tramp (1955), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), The Jungle Book (1967), The Aristocats (1970), and The Princess and the Frog (2009)—this article will explore how Disney has consistently used jazz to depict wildness and “Otherness” and will consider how the films effectively typecast those characters associated with jazz, which meaningfully impacts Disney’s portrayals of social morality, race, and gender in these films.

A nationwide study of the impact of social quality factors on life satisfaction among older adults in rural China

In rural China, the aging population faces unique challenges that affect their life satisfaction. These challenges are compounded by disparities in access to resources compared to urban areas, making it crucial to address these issues to ensure a dignified and fulfilling later life. Understanding and improving life satisfaction for this demographic is essential, not only for the well-being of the elderly but also for the overall social stability and economic sustainability of these communities. Using a rural sample from the Chinese Social Survey (CSS), this study investigates the interplay between social quality factors and life satisfaction among older adults in rural China. It focuses on the roles of socioeconomic security, social cohesion, social inclusion, and social empowerment in shaping the well-being of this demographic. It was found that the four conditional factors of social quality—socioeconomic security, social cohesion, social inclusion, and social empowerment—have different influences on life satisfaction among older adults in rural areas. The statistical model shows that the influence of absolute family income on social and economic security does not have statistical significance. In contrast, housing, pension insurance participation, and public safety perception positively affect life satisfaction among older adults in rural areas. Among the social cohesion factors, higher social morality, legal system evaluation, social identity, grassroots government, and interpersonal trust contribute to the life satisfaction of older adults in rural areas. Regarding social inclusion factors, good social tolerance, social equity, and perception of government public services can significantly improve life satisfaction among older adults in rural areas. For social empowerment factors, social participation helps expand the social support network of older adults in rural areas, enhancing their life satisfaction. Paths to improving the quality of rural society should be explored to improve relative poverty in rural areas. They should continue to be pursued to strengthen the old-age security system for older adults in rural areas. Further, the National Medium- and Long-Term Plan for Actively Responding to Population Aging should be the base for forming an elderly-friendly society. A good atmosphere promotes the participation of people, families, and society; supports social cohesion; enhances inclusion; and promotes social participation, improving life satisfaction.

Inclusive democratic education: a question of social discrimination and inaccessible pedagogical training

This paper is dedicated to trying to reestablish a literature review on the issue of human rights with disabilities through social theory in inclusive democratic education, taking as a reference the main scenarios in the 21st century to carry out the restructuring related to the proposal on the constitutional bases of policy for school education (special, public, private and mixed school) and higher education (university and professional institute), especially non-discrimination and inaccessibility of teaching and non-teaching trainers with disabilities. This aim is to know and redesign the new characteristics to discuss human values and to guarantee explicit access —remove barriers— through legal and social system implementation, depending on the awareness of inclusive democracy in general education. Rather, of the social ethics of human rights in different perspectives (advantage and disadvantage) in the liberal interpretation and educational multicultural democratization. In addition, there is a comparison in the educational system related to inclusive democracy and accessible vocational training, including with the constitutional bases of policy. And consequently, the new features on vocational training with disabilities through inclusive education and human rights topics. Finally, there is no broad recognition to support and legitimize the defense of the rights to job accessibility in different professional fields, both public and private institutions for all-inclusive teachers and non-teachers, including professional women with disabilities.

Artificial intelligence technology readiness for social sustainability and business ethics: Evidence from MSMEs in developing nations

Social, economic, and environmental development together contributes to sustainable development. Social sustainability (SS) is essential to create just and inclusive societies where people's basic needs are satisfied, human rights are protected, and social cohesion and fairness exist. To achieve holistic, sustainable development, policymakers and management must consider SS and environmental and economic considerations. Employees' social and behavioral interactions impact SS and business ethics. Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can learn from artificial intelligence (AI) for better decision-making, operational optimization, increased employability, and employee empowerment. Therefore, this research aims to assess how artificial intelligence technology affects SS and business ethics in the MSMEs. We studied the artificial intelligence (AI) readiness among MSME companies in developing nations. We analyzed AI readiness using the theory of technology-organization-environment (TOE). Further, we also studied AI readiness and its influence on business ethics and SS, which we measured through skill development, work conditions, environment, and safety among MSMEs. We collected the data from 236 MSME employees. We used Structural Equation Modeling using SmartPLS software for data analysis. The research findings indicated that AI readiness directly impacts SS. We also found that the findings directly impact employees' social and ethical behavior. We also observed that business ethics significantly affects SS, indicating partial mediation. This study has substantial theoretical and managerial implications as policymakers and MSME leadership need to consider SS an essential component of sustainable development.

Ontological Dimension of Community Education Refers to Augustine’s Thought in The City of God

To educate each person integrally as a member of society, ethical principles with an ontological dimension are needed. This qualitative research with literature study method aims to explore the ontological dimension of community education refers to Augustine’s thought in The City of God. The results of this study show that community education is synonymous with building the City of God, which is characterized by human relationships with God so that they are able to use freedom driven by altruist love to implement social responsibility for the realization of peace, justice and happiness in common life. Education of conscience plays an important role in developing the sensitivity, concern and responsibility of each person to realize true happiness in life together. True happiness, which is the goal of everyone’s life, has a moral, relational-dialogical, dynamic and affective character. Altruistic love, which stems from man’s relationship with God, is an ethical principle in social life. At the same time, the idea of each person’s relationship with God and his presence in conscience confirms Augustine’s position on the ontological dimension of the morality of living together. Augustine’s ideas about the ontological dimension of social morality have influenced moral education in the Christian tradition and philosophical discourse over time.

Factors influencing smartwatch use and comfort with health data sharing: a sequential mixed-method study protocol

IntroductionSmartwatches have become ubiquitous for tracking health metrics. These data sets hold substantial potential for enhancing healthcare and public health initiatives; it may be used to track chronic health conditions,...

The correlation between parents' education attainment and humanistic literacy of eight-year medical students.

To explore the content, ways, and methods of family education in cultivating students' humanistic literacy. We used a cross-sectional study and collected questionnaire data from 616 eight-year clinical medical students of Central South University by a convenience sampling survey. To determine the influence of parents' educational attainment on children's humanistic literacy, the students were mainly divided into two groups including parents' education attainment was college or above (Group B) and parents' education attainment below college (Group A). Non-parametric tests are used to test the differences between the two groups in humanistic spirit, interpersonal communication, humanistic knowledge and ability, and development planning. Group B had better social morality and a sense of social responsibility than group A (P=0.024, P=0.001). Compared to group A, students in group B could better integrate into the new environment, communicate with students from different institutes, and take an active part in activities (P=0.001). In a nutshell, students in group B had more excellent humanistic knowledge and ability and could consult medical literature and write in Chinese or English more proficiently than group A (P=0.0001, P=0.0001). We found that the eight-year medical students whose parents' highest education attainment is college or above almost mastered a higher level of humanistic literacy. It demonstrated family humanistic literacy education is irreplaceable. We recommend systematic efforts to build a reasonable and effective family humanistic literacy education platform and form an educational synergy with school education to make the cultivation of humanistic literacy among students more efficient.

Development of a protocol for using geo-trackers to identify zoonotic enteric pathogen transmission pathways in a pilot study in Kenya

Abstract Humans and animals can be exposed to fecally-transmitted pathogens in both private and public domain environments. Animals may also acquire pathogen infections from these two environments and transmit them to humans through different pathways. Evidence on how often and where interactions occur between the two environments could improve the effectiveness of public health programs for preventing zoonotic disease transmission and response to disease outbreaks. This study aimed to develop a protocol for using geo-trackers to measure the spatial-temporal movement and interaction between animals and children in households and public areas in low- and middle-income categories of urban neighbourhoods in Kenya. It also aimed to identify opportunities and challenges for the scale-up of these methods’ for surveillance of other zoonotic diseases of public health significance. One commercial geo-tracker device with the best technological performance and usability that met pre-defined criteria for the study context was identified. Community engagement meetings were then conducted to gather input on a proposed study protocol. Afterwards, infants and animals were geo-tracked in 10 households in urban informal settlements of Kibera and Jericho, Nairobi over two consecutive weeks with iterative improvements to protocols. The effectiveness of the geo-tracking exercise was evaluated through in-depth interviews with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and infant caregivers. Animal and infant behaviour and battery reliability of the geo-trackers were also monitored; and observed opportunities and challenges in implementing the protocol during the exercise were documented. Community members were receptive and accepted the use of geo-trackers on animals and children. In pilot testing, there was no change of behaviour from 10 infants tracked. Discomfort was observed for up to 30 min after the placement for some of the seven animals tracked, but the animals quickly adjusted. The battery for all geo-tracker devices lasted for the 24-h geo-tracking period. Some caregivers and CHVs were concerned whether the geo-trackers could record personal information. It was shown that geo-tracker devices can be successfully deployed to study animal-child interactions and movement in different categories of urban neighbourhoods. Recommendations have been made on the lessons learnt from the study to help scientists who would use geo-trackers for future community-based human and animal research. One Health impact statement Assessing human and animal risks of acquiring enteric infections from environmental contamination, or contributing to pathogen contamination of the environment requires understanding spatial-temporal patterns of human and animal movement between private households and the community. Movement of domestic animals is relevant for understanding household-community spatial patterns of pathogen transmission because animal ownership and contact with humans is common, and free-roaming animals carrying enteric pathogens can spread diverse faecal pathogens between environments. The community-based participatory research approach of this study evaluated implementation feasibility from the lens of technical usability and reliability of geo-tracking devices, as well as social acceptability and ethics related to using such devices for the community-based study of human and animal subjects in urban settings. Evidence and recommendations from this study will be useful to anyone interested in understanding human-animal-environment interactions and their contributions to infectious disease transmission.

PEMIKIRAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM ETIKA GLOBAL, ETIKA SOSIAL DAN PERSAUDARAAN UMMAT MANUSIA

This article aims to examine and analyze the Islamic view of Muslim brotherhood which in certain phenomena causes differences and divisions. The focus of the problem is the frequent emergence of new currents that claim to be Muslims, causing friction in conflict in society. This research was conducted through Library Research through documentation studies and literature reviews online or offline. The results showed that the authors found There is an Islamic contribution to the above phenomenon that Islam teaches the importance of building a just, empathetic, and relatable society at both the local and global levels. These concepts became the foundation for the formation of global ethics, social ethics, and the unity of mankind in the view of Islam

产教融合视域下的药物化学课程思政教学改革

本文从产教融合的视角探讨药物化学课程中的思政教学改革。文章首先阐述在产教融合背景下进行课程思政教学的必要性，强调高职院校应将社会主义核心价值观与企业社会责任、职业道德准则等思政元素融入专业课程教学中，培养具备专业知识和技能、良好职业道德和创新能力的高素质人才。文章详细分析药物化学课程思政改革的思路、实施过程和具体方法，结合课程章节内容和实际案例，将疾病背景、药物发现过程、国家政策、典型药物事件等融入教学，引导学生树立正确的世界观、人生观和价值观，培养责任感、团队合作精神和创新意识。最后，文章总结改革实施的效果，强调药物化学课程的思政教学改革有助于培养满足现代医药行业需求的高素质人才。This paper examines the reform of ideological and political education in the pharmaceutical chemistry curriculum from the perspective of industry-education integration. It first outlines the necessity of incorporating ideological and political education in the curriculum within this context, emphasizing that vocational colleges should integrate core socialist values with corporate social responsibility and professional ethics into their specialized courses. This approach aims to cultivate high-quality talents with professional knowledge and skills, strong professional ethics, and innovative abilities. The paper analyzes the strategy, implementation process, and specific methods of ideological and political reforms in pharmaceutical chemistry education. It integrates case studies with curriculum topics to provide practical examples, incorporating disease backgrounds, drug discovery processes, national policies, and significant pharmaceutical events into the lessons. This helps guide students toward developing a correct worldview, life perspective, and values while fostering responsibility, teamwork, and innovation. In conclusion, the paper summarizes the effectiveness of the reforms, emphasizing that such curriculum changes help produce high-quality pharmaceutical professionals to meet the demands of the modern pharmaceutical industry.

Practices of Tolerance: The Significance of Common Sense in Settings of Dense Coexistence

Deriving from the growing cultural and religious diversity in Germany and the need for educational professionals to be able to deal with heterogeneous groups and communicate to children about how to coexist peacefully with others, this essay focuses on the relationship between common sense and tolerance, particularly in places of inescapable dense coexistence characterised by religious and cultural diversity. Using institutions of preschool and primary education as an example, the extent to which peaceful coexistence and conflict resolution is borne by common sense and supported by practices of tolerance is discussed. Subsequently, the significance of a common-sense approach to practices of tolerance for conceptualising ethical judgement in intercultural and inter-religious education is explored. The article closes with thoughts on the contribution of religious ethics to questions of human coexistence in highly dense and conflict-ridden contexts and briefly addresses aspects of Protestant social ethics.

Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges for the Social Education and Profession

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing and holds both opportunities and risks for the social work profession. This review article provides an analysis of the potential applications and implications of AI technologies for social work practice, education, research, and ethics. The article highlights promising uses of AI tools like predictive risk models, virtual simulations, chatbots, and data analytics to enhance social work services and training. However, it also critically examines the ethical considerations and social justice concerns related to the integration of AI in social work, including issues of privacy, transparency, accountability, consent, bias, displacement of roles, and threats to human dignity. To responsibly leverage AI's benefits while mitigating its risks, the article offers recommendations for social workers to collaborate on AI design, follow ethical protocols, pursue education on AI, and conduct further research. Key areas for future research identified include studying client perspectives on AI, testing the efficacy of AI systems for social work tasks, auditing algorithms for bias, and analyzing AI's impact on social work employment. In conclusion, while acknowledging AI's significant potential, the article emphasizes that purposeful oversight, participatory design, and adherence to social work values must remain priorities to ensure AI promotes dignity, autonomy, and justice. This review provides a balanced, evidence-based analysis to inform discussions on optimizing AI's integration in the social work profession.

Extending Social Contract Theory to Corporate Entities: Exploring Applicability and Implications

Amidst the accelerating pace of economic globalization, many corporations increasingly grapple with the challenge of effectively balancing economic gains against their broader social and ethical responsibilities. This research paper delves deep into the applicability of social contract theory within the corporate sphere, analyzing its foundational principles in conjunction with Plato's Theory of Ideal Forms. The comprehensive study posits that modern corporations can be integral and proactive actors within the broader social contract, bearing significant societal responsibilities and moral obligations. It thoroughly explores the theoretical grounding for corporate adherence to social ethics and proposes practical and actionable implementations of social contract theory in corporate management. Emphasis is strongly placed on the moral role and the weighty societal responsibilities of corporations in today's ever-changing world. The compelling findings indicate that social contract theory offers a robust theoretical basis for corporations to adhere to social ethics voluntarily. Additionally, it assists corporate managers in developing decision-making models that align closely with these ethics. This alignment helps harmonize the pursuit of economic objectives with broader societal responsibilities.

Exploration of the Integration of Curriculum Civics into the Curriculum System of Career Development and Employment Guidance for College Students

In the increasingly fierce competition in the job market and complex social environment, the integration of Curriculum Civics and Politics into the curriculum system of college student's career development and employment guidance is of great significance in cultivating high-quality talents with social responsibility, professional ethics, and comprehensive vocational ability. This paper discusses the importance of this integration and its implementation strategy. Through the paths of strengthening the integration of curriculum content, enhancing the professionalism and the ability of the teaching team in Civic and Political Education, innovating the teaching methods, and building a multi-dimensional cooperation platform, it aims to realize the effective combination of knowledge and skills and values education, promote the all-round development of the students, to cultivate outstanding talents who are more adapted to the needs of the social development.

PENANAMAN JIWA GUSJIGANG PADA SANTRI

The purpose of this service is to find out the local wisdom of Gusjigang for santri. The method in this research is a case study to reveal the reality of gusjigang for santri, with the hope of revealing the benefits of gusjigang for santri and increasing the economic independence of santri. Gusjigang, as an example of the entrepreneurial spirit of santri, is expected to be able to overcome the character of capitalism which always seeks profit but sacrifices social morals. The spiritual strength of the santri community with a gusjigang spirit can increase a positive trade ethos. The local content of gusjigang is not yet in the curriculum at the Daarul Huda Salafiyah Islamic Boarding School, Sukoharjo, Central Java. A big challenge for the service team is to start introducing the importance of the gusjigang spirit to students at the Daarul Huda Salafiyah Islamic Boarding School, Sukoharjo, Central Java.

Social morality and the law

The article is dedicated to the study of the interaction of norms and values of social morality and law as normative and regulatory mechanisms since their requirements are understandable for representatives of a particular society. It is shown that social morality and law are entrusted with the performance of a common function – the stabilization of social relations, which they perform by various means. It is noted that in modern times, the relationship between morality and law is represented by two trends: the stability of society can be ensured by 1) legal registration of norms and values of social morality and 2) legal protection of norms and values of social morality. The place and role of social morality in the cultural code of society are revealed. The question of the formation of morality and law in the early modern cultural and historical period is highlighted. It is proved that the formation of the modern theory of positive law and basic ethical theories (particularly, the theory of social morality) goes back to early modern times. Changes in social life in the sphere of science, production, trade, and religion, and the formation of the bourgeoisie as a class influenced the formation of the basic norms and values of social morality in the specified cultural and historical period. It is proved that within the boundaries of early modern everyday life, the formation of a new type of social morality took place. Lexical and terminological searches in the ethical sphere are characteristic of social science research of the specified period, and the formation of the modern concept of “morality” took place. Attention is focused on the fact that the modern understanding of law is derived from its modernist interpretation (law is recognized as a contract, law is the sphere of secular human activity, law is autonomous from morality and religion (the latter are relegated to the sub-legal domain), recognition of the priority of law-making and law-making activity of the state, the state is given special legal personality). The article considers morality and rights through their rationality and artificiality within the mechanistic picture of the world. Considerable attention is paid in the article to the peculiarities of the formation of individualism as a mental trait of a European and its influence on the formation of law and morality in the new era.