Ethical Issues in Library and Information Science Profession in Nigeria: An Appraisal

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-22
Author(s):  
Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Fair Use ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Professional Codes ◽  
Professional Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Science Professional

Library and information science professional play an extremely important role in the society. However, in discharging their responsibilities and duties, core ethical principles are expected to be upheld by librarians and information workers as outlined in the professional codes of ethics. The aim of this paper is to appraise core ethical issues in library and information science profession in Nigeria. This paper discusses core ethical principle in library and information science profession such as universal access to information, intellectual property rights, intellectual freedom, copyright/fair use and privacy/confidentiality among others. This paper further identified ethical challenges confronting library and information science professionals in Nigeria. This paper concludes that regardless of the ethical challenges confronting library and information science professionals in Nigeria, the professional codes of ethics should be upheld.

The impact of situational factors on ethical choice

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1191-1210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinaj Valangattil Shamsudheen ◽  
Saiful Azhar Rosly
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Corporate Policies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Professional Codes ◽  
Professional Codes Of Ethics ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use Ferrell and Gresham (1985) contingency model to examine the impact of situational factors on decision-making behaviour related to ethical issues of Islamic banking practitioners. Design/methodology/approach A total of 262 samples are collected from Islamic banking practitioners in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and data analysis is conducted using structural equation modelling (SEM) with a confirmatory approach. Findings The empirical findings indicate that decision-making behaviour related to ethical issues of Islamic banking practitioners is significantly influenced in the process of interacting with persons who are part of the organisation, and these influences are determined by the intra-organisational distance and legitimate authority between the individuals and the focal person. Further, it is also empirically verified that decision-making behaviour related to ethical issues of Islamic banking practitioners is significantly influenced by the presence and/or absence of the opportunity factors such as corporate policies, professional codes of ethics and rewards/punishment system that prevails in the organisation. Research limitations/implications Coverage of respondents in this study limited to single country, and the scope is limited to the model that adopted in the study. Practical implications It is recommended that respective authorities should have proper control over situational factors (i.e. significant others and opportunity factors) in organisations by encouraging ethical actions so that individuals are learned and influenced by each other and reviewing and improving existing corporate policies, professional codes of ethics and rewards/punishment system that limit the barrier and provide recompenses to the individuals in the organisation. Originality/value While the literature has presented the connection between ethics and Islamic banking, they failed to address ethical decision-making in Islamic financial institutions (IFIs). Hence, the empirical findings provide insights towards understanding organisational decision-making behaviour that to enhance governance.

"Dr. Death" and The Case for an Ethical Ban on Psychiatric and Psychological Predictions of Dangerousness in Capital Sentencing Proceedings

1983 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-428
Author(s):  
Charles P. Ewing
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Capital Sentencing ◽  
Professional Codes ◽  
Professional Codes Of Ethics

AbstractPsychiatric and psychological predictions of dangerousness are used in a number of American jurisdictions to convince a judge or jury that a convicted murderer should be sentenced to death. Empirical research has demonstrated, however, that psychiatric and psychological predictions of dangerousness generally are inaccurate. This Article describes the current use of such predictions in capital sentencing hearings and examines their status under existing professional codes of ethics. It argues that the rendering of these predictions by psychiatrists and psychologists is contrary to the scientific and healing traditions of their professions and urges psychiatrists and psychologists to adopt an ethical ban on predictions of dangerousness in the capital sentencing context.

Social Equity in Professional Codes of Ethics

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 470-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean McCandless ◽  
John C. Ronquillo
Keyword(s):  
Social Equity ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Professional Codes ◽  
Professional Codes Of Ethics

The relationship between workload and adherence to professional codes of ethics among a sample of Iranian nurses

2021 ◽  
pp. 147775092110401
Author(s):  
Mahsa Dadkhah-Tehrani ◽  
Mohsen Adib-Hajbaghery
Keyword(s):  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Spearman Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Perceived Workload ◽  
Professional Codes ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Professional Codes Of Ethics ◽  
The Relationship

Background Many studies have investigated the adherence to professional codes of ethics by nurses. However, no study has explicitly examined the relationship between workload and adherence to professional codes of ethics among Iranian nurses. Objective This study aimed to explore the relationships between workload and adherence to professional codes of ethics among a sample of Iranian nurses. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 213 nurses who were randomly selected from the different wards of Shahid Beheshti Hospital of Kashan, Iran. Data collection instruments included a personal characteristics questionnaire, the Nursing Ethics Questionnaire, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index. The Chi-square, the Spearman correlation coefficient, the Kruskal–Wallis, and Mann–Whitney U tests were used to analyze the data. Results A majority of nurses were females (77.5%), married (79.3%), and permanently employed (55.4%). The mean of the overall perceived workload and adherence to professional codes of ethics were 76.36 ± 13.64 and 13.98 ± 2.58, that were at high and moderated level, respectively. Spearman correlation test showed no significant correlation between perceived workload and adherence to professional codes of ethics ( r = 0.03, P = 0.6). A significant difference was found between the mean scores of adherence to professional codes of ethics in nurses working in different departments ( P < 0.001). Conclusion Participating nurses perceived high levels of workload but their mean adherence to professional codes of ethics was at a moderate level. The perceived workload was indirectly correlated with adherence to professional codes of ethics.

scholarly journals Strategi dan Pertimbangan Etis dalam Penulisan Proposal Penelitian Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Mufid Mufid
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Research Proposal ◽  
Writing Strategies ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Proposal Writing ◽  
Writing Strategy ◽  
Quality Of Research

In the preparation of an effective research proposal in library and information science, a researcher needs to have a proposal writing strategy, and to understand of the ethical issues of research either through qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. Therefore, this paper aims to provide a guidance for a researcher about writing strategies that includes nine key elements of the arguments, the research proposal outlines, the effectively research proposal writing stages, and the ethical issues during the research. The ability of a researcher to choose a strategy, and to understand the ethical issues of research is very important. Its will determine the quality of research outputs

Procedurally fair? Fairly procedural?: … ethics, fairness and welfare practice

1999 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip A. Swain
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Procedural Fairness ◽  
Professional Codes ◽  
Professional Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Procedural Ethics

This paper examines the principles of procedural fairness and their application to welfare practice. The paper considers whether social workers ought to measure the adequacy of their practice, not just against those requirements ususally set out in the professional Codes of Ethics, but also against the procedural fairness expectations of decision-making more usually the province of courts and like bodies. The paper concludes that these expectations are not only in keeping with the Code of Ethics, but that competent practice demands no less of practitioners.

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