Systematic bias in trait attributions for deceased friends and relatives by Galang, Adrianne John Real, Ellescas, Bianca Ysabel C., Santos, Jan Marie E., Locsin, Maria Aisha V., Sy, Keena Mayumi D.

“…Bering (2006) put forward the claim that the deceased are viewed as authoritative moral figures, and Bering, MacLeod, and Shackelford (2005) present evidence supporting this. …”
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What can literature do that philosophy can't? Entering the hybrid worlds of Simone de Beauvoir and Iris Murdoch by Holt, N

“…In particular I challenge the view, in the case of Beauvoir, that she was advocating a new literary way of ‘doing’ philosophy and, in the case of Murdoch, that the close connection she perceived between art and morals was to do with the moral effects of art. The ideas of each of them on literature cannot be understood without a proper grasp of their thinking on language. …”

A critical analysis of current debates in natural law: a theo-cultural engagement with John Finnis, Jean Porter, & John Milbank by Morgan, G

“…<p>This thesis argues that natural law – when construed as an epistemological and trans-cultural lingua franca, adjudged capable of legitimating the rational intelligibility and universal applicability of specific Christian moral principles within contemporary “secular” discourse – has failed. …”

Of blood and belonging: the practice of antiretroviral treatment among HIV-positive youth in South Africa's Eastern Cape by Vale, B

“…</p> <p>The findings elucidate adolescent ART as a complex (and often volatile) form of social incorporation, through which young people negotiate survival, care and moral connection in contemporary South Africa. Enrolling in ART meant being encompassed into a (often hierarchical) set of social relationships, through which adolescents sought belonging, recognition and protection, amid profound insecurity. …”

Artificial intelligence, rationalization, and the limits of control in the public sector: the case of tax policy optimization by Mökander, J, Schroeder, R

“…Third, we observe that contemporary scholarship and advocacy directed towards ensuring that AI systems are legal, ethical, and safe build on and reinforce central assumptions that underpin the process of rationalization, including the modern idea that science can sweep away oppressive systems and replace them with a rule of reason that would rescue humans from moral injustices. That is overly optimistic: science can only provide the means – it cannot dictate the ends. …”

Factors predicting the acquisition of soft skills among students with learning disabilities in vocational special education secondary school by Ab Halim, Fazlinda, Muhammad, Nurul Awanis, Wan Muda, Wan Hanim Nadrah

“…This study focuses on soft skills, which consist of seven elements (communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, teamwork skills, information management and lifelong learning skills, entrepreneurship skills, moral and ethics skills and leadership skills), self-esteem and self-efficacy as variables. …”
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Developing a conceptual framework of household energy consumption – energy efficiency in Selangor by Maisarah, Ahmad Sofi, Salina, Daud, Sabihah, Hitam, Wan Fadzilah, Wan Yusoff, Wan Noordiana, Wan Hanafi, Maryam Jamilah, Asha’ari, Mariam, Abdul Majid

“…Ethical practices encompass a set of principles and behaviours that align with moral and social values, promoting fairness, integrity, and responsibility in various contexts. …”
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Introduction — a roundtable on The Woman of Colour (1808) : pedagogic and critical approaches (Roundtable) by Sinanan, Kerry

“…This double movement in the novel unsettles white hierarchies of moral superiority and liberal ideals exposing them to be less immutable than they appear.…”
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Causal attribution, benefits sharing, and earnings management by Helikum, Lukas J., Tan, Hun-Tong, Xu, Tu

“…Furthermore, we show that the extent to which participants use moral justifications mediates the effect of benefits sharing on earnings management, but only when causal attribution is external, and that it mediates the effect of causal attribution on earnings management, but only when benefits are shared. …”
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A human-centric automated essay scoring and feedback system for the development of ethical reasoning by Lee, Alwyn Vwen Yen, Luco, Andrés Carlos, Tan, Seng Chee

“…This study focuses on the use of essays as a principal means for assessing learning outcomes, through students’ writing in subjects that require arguments and justifications, such as ethics and moral reasoning. We considered AI with a human and student-centric design for formative assessment, using an automated essay scoring (AES) and feedback system to address issues of running an online course with large enrolment and to provide efficient feedback to students with substantial time savings for the instructor. …”
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"模仿欲望" ：《肉蒲团》和《绣榻野史》中性欲的表现 = Mimesis of desire : sexual desires in “Carnal Prayer Mat” and “Incest of the Two Absurd Families” by 许嘉欣 Koh, Jia Xin

“…Past analysis on such novels had usually placed emphasis on the moral degradation of social values, e.g. “disciplinary punishment”, “karmic retribution” and sex culture, etc. …”
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Joyce's Blake: troubling idealism by Harder, M

“…Within Joyce’s immediate literary circles, Blake functioned as a representative of contemporary radical aesthetic and moral innovation. I examine the contexts from which and into which Joyce mobilises Blake’s volatile status. …”

International healthcare workers’ experiences and perceptions of the 2022 multi-country mpox outbreak by Apea, V, Titanji, BK, Dakin, FH, Hayes, R, Smuk, M, Kawu, H, Waters, L, Levy, I, Kuritzkes, DR, Gandhi, M, Rockstroh, J, Schechter, M, Holt, M, Palich, R, Cortes, CP, Nozza, S, Mussini, C, Calmy, A, Crabtree-Ramirez, BE, Blanco, JL, Bhagani, S, Dewsnap, C, Orkin, C, On Behalf of the Mpox SHARE-NET Writing Group

“…This culminated in a high prevalence of moral distress at thirty percent. Less than 9% of HCWs in the region of the Caribbean, Central America and South America had been offered a vaccine as compared to almost one-third in the other regions. …”

Motivations for watching videos on mobile phones while driving in parking lots and while waiting at intersections in the United States by Gao, Jingkang, Jackson, Jason, Zhao, Jinhua

“…The intention to watch while driving is a significant predictor of behavior, and attitude is a significant predictor of intention in both scenarios. Moral norms are significant predictors of intention in the parking lot scenario. …”
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Global surgery and climate change: how global surgery can prioritise both the health of the planet and its people by Chen, Sophia, Zolo, Yvan, Ngulube, Lumbani, Isiagi, Moses, Maswime, Salome

“…Global Surgery initiatives must prioritise sustainable infrastructure in both high-income countries (HICs) and LMICs, all while accounting for the unequal polluting contributions between HICs and LMICs and, consequently, moral responsibilities moving forward. Moreover, through targeting upstream causes of poor health at urban and perioperative levels, Global Surgery’s interventions may help to reduce the global burden of disease—avoiding preventable surgeries and their carbon footprints from the outset. …”
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林锦微型小说中的主题分析 = Literary themes in Lin Jin's mini-fiction by 陈淑萍 Tan, Denise Shu Ping

“…Themes in Lin Jin’s works include native, urban, education and family moral philosophy. The narrative techniques used also greatly varied, which showed his desire to express his own creativity. …”
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The Ethics within Metaphysics by Impagnatiello, Michele Odissea

“…Sometimes, a metaphysical theory has revisionary ethical consequences: for example, some have thought that modal realism entails that there are no moral obligations. In these cases, one may be tempted to reject the metaphysical theory on the grounds that it conflicts with commonsensical ethics. …”
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中国民间故事的文化思考 ：以巧媳妇故事类型为例 = Cultural considerations in Chinese folktales : a case study of the Qiao Xi Fu story type by 蓝智欣 Lam, Zhi Xin

“…At the core of Chinese folktales are the advocacy of positive moral values and the reproval of patriarchal principles, of which sets the basis for qiao xi fu stories. …”
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中华传统文化在新加坡奄奄一息的危机 ：电视剧《红白囍事》案例研究 = The imminent crisis of Chinese traditional culture in Singapore : a case study of drama series “New Beginnings”... by 詹韻璇 Cham, Vanessa Yunn Shyuan

“…It has also efficaciously rekindled the traditional moral values and etiquette within people that was previously forsaken and taken for granted. …”
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From phosphate to refugees: the offshore refugee boom in the Republic of Nauru by Morris, J

“…By contrast, I argue that not only do Nauru’s refugee operations operate to the peak of industrial best practice, but that Nauru’s offshore refugees actually enhance the moral and financial economies of industry trading and manufacturing operations in other regions. …”