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The way that dance educators think and speak about grading can impact our approaches to assessment and our overall curriculum and pedagogy. Four metaphors are commonly found in conversations around grading in dance: Grades Are Measurements, Grades Are Currency, Grades Are Nourishment, and Grades Are Moral Valuations. These metaphors are constructed through a combination of primary metaphors in our conceptual system and commonplace understandings, and they surface in many ways in our communication with students and colleagues. Such metaphors present both affordances and challenges to the dance pedagogy and curriculum we enact as dance teachers and learners. Understanding the metaphors we use offers an opportunity to move toward more transparent, purposeful, and ethical communication regarding dance assessment. Ultimately, we might shift our thinking, reflected in the alternative framing: grades are information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Emerging biomarker technologies (e.g., MRI, EEG, digital phenotyping, eye-tracking) have potential to move the identification of autism into the first year of life. We investigated the perspectives of parents about the anticipated utility and impact of predicting later autism diagnosis from a biomarker-based test in infancy. Methods: Parents of infants were interviewed to ascertain receptiveness and perspectives on early (6-12 months) prediction of autism using emerging biomarker technologies. One group had experience parenting an older autistic child (n=30), and the other had no prior autism parenting experience (n=25). Parent responses were analyzed using inductive qualitative coding methods. Results: Almost all parents in both groups were interested in predictive testing for autism, with some stating they would seek testing only if concerned about their infant's development. The primary anticipated advantage of testing was to enable access to earlier intervention. Parents also described the anticipated emotions they would feel in response to test results, actions they might take upon learning their infant was likely to develop autism, attitudes towards predicting a child's future support needs, and the potential impacts of inaccurate prediction. Conclusion: In qualitative interviews, parents of infants with and without prior autism experience shared their anticipated motivations and concerns about predictive testing for autism in the first year of life. The primary reported motivators for testing—to have more time to prepare and intervene early—could be constrained by familial resources and service availability. Implications for ethical communication of results, equitable early intervention, and future research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper assesses the contributions of Paulo Freire to communication theories, drawing upon a search for communication theory literature on the database Communication and Mass Media Open and the conglomerate source Encyclopedia of Communication Theory. Four encyclopedia entries are reviewed alongside 22 articles. Often identified as an education theorist, Freire and his contributions to the interdisciplinary field of communication can be seen in relation to international development; sign-language interpretation; communication ethics; public communication; culture; mass media; among others. Several studies are conducted in non-Western countries, with a notable focus on multicultural communication toward peace-building and cultural harmony. Additionally, severe social justice issues which involve violation of basic human rights are documented in two indigenous studies. Eight new theory-making papers are identified, in which Freirean theory is mobilized to support communication theory-building. The intersectional and multicultural nature of Freirean theory emerges as leading to diverse applications in social justice, and the review outlines six key Freirean concepts which recur in existing communication theories and studies: dialogue; praxis; banking model; problem-posing; critical consciousness; and emancipation. How each of these concepts are mobilized to guide theorizing in the field of communication are summarized, toward supporting future work in communication as social justice practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores a brand-new interdisciplinary approach applied to an enduring problem: the communication of severe diagnoses. The moment when physicians explain the diagnosis to patients and their relatives is sensitive, particularly for a disease that is rarely diagnosed early. The first part of the article is dedicated to the context of this delicate doctor-patient interaction. With this framework in mind, the paper delves into the innovative interdisciplinary methodology developed in the pilot study Communi.CARE, conducted in a hospital in Northern Italy, which focuses on the diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). SARS-CoV-2 impact on the study development is highlighted. The study aims to explore the topic by combining different areas of expertise, including medicine, philosophy, sociology, and psychology. The contribution of philosophy is here presented as essential: it has a leading role in the conception of the study, its development, and the elaboration of results. It is shown throughout the study, from methodology to the analysis of results. Strengths and weaknesses of the methodology are discussed. In conclusion, further philosophical considerations on effective and ethical communication in this delicate context are recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This case study examines crisis communication during a series of racial incidents at the University of Oklahoma (OU) using the discourse of renewal theory and corporate responsibility to race (CRR) theory. Crisis messaging analysis showed organizational learning, ethical communication, prospective vision, and engaging rhetoric differences. OU’s crisis messaging differed greatly from its mission statement’s DEI goals. Conversely, several campus organizations more successfully communicated relationship management and emotional intelligence than OU. Comparison to preceding leadership during previous racial incidents showed stakeholders perceived previous racial incidents were better handled. Our study expands on discourse of renewal and CRR by showing key stakeholders – students, faculty, staff, and alumni – want racial incidents handled swiftly and decisively, with a clear university-level commitment to DEI efforts. In a U.S. higher education climate fraught with anti-DEI sentiment and tense racial relations this study shows the responsibility of leadership in responding to racial crises and stakeholder-preferred responses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article provides and reflects on an original lesson plan for engaging high school, undergraduate, or graduate students in learning fundamental concepts of environmental ethics. Implementation of this lesson plan effectively promoted critical analysis, reflection, and communication of environmental ethics issues in a seminar for second-year undergraduate students focused on theoretical frameworks and research methods in the field of sustainability. After reading background information about environmental ethics, students worked in small groups to answer questions about ethical issues related to the Dakota Access Pipeline in the midwestern United States. To further apply knowledge about ethics, students independently investigated a second environmental issue of their choosing, using news reports and scholarly publications to identify key ethical questions and interested parties affected by them, then wrote a position paper about how well principles of environmental ethics were upheld in their chosen scenario and how the application of ethics could be improved. In their work, students demonstrated adequate to exceptional ability to communicate knowledge of and apply relevant ethical principles, although the scope and depth of knowledge demonstrated varied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Xenotransplant covers a broad ethical territory and there are several ethical questions that have arisen in parallel with the technological advances that have allowed the first porcine transplants to occur. This brief communication highlights ethical considerations regarding heart and lung xenotransplantation, with an emphasis on unresolved value-based concerns in the field. The aim of this text is therefore to encourage the readers to consider the vast potential of this emerging technique to do good, but also the risk of doing harm, and to participate in a discussion. The list of questions presented here is not exhaustive but hopefully represents some of the questions that appear to be most pressing as the field advances. The focus is on the value-based, or ethical questions, not the questions related to the practical medical procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study aims to explore the forms paternalistic communication can take in doctor–patient interactions and how they should be considered from a normative perspective. In contemporary philosophical debate, the problem with paternalism is often perceived as either undermining autonomy (the autonomy problem) or the paternalist viewing their judgment as superior (the superiority problem). In either case, paternalism is problematized mainly in a general, theoretical sense. In contrast, this paper investigates specific doctor–patient encounters, revealing distinct types of paternalistic communication. For this study, I reviewed videorecorded encounters from a Norwegian hospital to detect paternalism—specifically, doctors overriding patients' expressed preferences, presumably to benefit or protect the patients. I identified variations in paternalistic communication styles—termed paternalist modes—which I categorized into four types: the fighter, the advocate, the sympathizer, and the fisher. Drawing on these findings, I aim to nuance the debate on paternalism. Specifically, I argue that each paternalist mode carries its own normative implications and that the autonomy and the superiority problems manifest differently across the modes. Furthermore, by illustrating paternalism in communication through real‐life cases, I aim to reach a more comprehensive understanding of what we mean by paternalistic doctors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Language matters in shaping perceptions and guiding behaviour. The term stakeholder is widely used, yet little attention is paid to the possibility that its use may inadvertently perpetuate colonial narratives and reinforce systemic inequities. In this article, we critically examine the limitations of the stakeholder concept and its ambiguity, normativity, and exclusionary implications. We emphasise the importance of using language that gives a voice to marginalised groups, promotes inclusion and equity, and fosters meaningful and reflexive participation in decision-making processes. In critiquing the use of the term and calling for alternative practices, we aim to contribute to the decolonisation of research norms and the creation of more inclusive and equitable societies. Therefore, rather than advocating a single alternative term, we suggest a focus on the people, places, and species affected by decisions, interventions, projects, and issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to expand corporate social responsibility research in communication management by understanding the dynamics of university social responsibility (USR). The COVID-19 pandemic and social justice protests of 2020 provide a context to study communication about universities' dual roles as economic engines and social activists. Messaging from a university about its social responsibility goals can impact student perceptions. Design/methodology/approach: A survey was conducted of 493 students enrolled at a major university in 2020. Students were asked about two real campaigns at their university, one about healthy behavior and one about racial justice on campus. Findings: Altruism positively predicted reputation, trust and donation intent, while distrust was inversely predicted. Message credibility and believability were mediators of these relationships, but only source credibility mediated altruism for the social justice campaign. For universities, this study demonstrates the importance of communicating social responsibility messages with students. As an important and overlooked stakeholder group in USR, students may respond positively to these messages, which have implications for their potential willingness to donate after graduation. Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature by merging variables from public relations and marketing with theory development in higher education management to provide a new perspective on ethical organizational communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study attempted to develop and evaluate a course module in Purposive Communication for freshmen college students in National University Fairview during the school year 2023 - 2024. Specifically, it identified the lessons that could be developed into a course module based on the course syllabus, compared the evaluation of instructors and expert respondents on the developed module based on the course learning outcomes (CLOs), lesson content, processing tasks/questions and assessment tasks, and recognized the comments and suggestions of evaluators to improve the module. The descriptive type of research was utilized to gather and evaluate data from the two groups of respondents which include fifteen (15) Purposive Communication instructors with degrees in Language, English, Curriculum Development or equivalent and with aligned MA units, and fifteen (15) expert respondents with at least master's degree in Language, English, Curriculum Development or equivalent. Furthermore, weighted means and independent sample t-test were utilized to determine the magnitude of the evaluation and to identify the significant difference between the evaluations of the two groups of respondents. Evaluations and analyses of data reveal that the lessons that were developed into a Purposive Communication course module based on the course syllabus are: a) Communication processes, principles, and ethics, b) Communication and globalization, c) Local and global communication in multicultural settings d) Varieties and registers of spoken and written language, e) Evaluating messages and/or images of different types of texts reflecting different cultures, f) Communication aids and strategies using tools of technology, g) Communication for various purposes, and h) Communication for academic purposes. In addition, instructors and expert respondents evaluated the course module in terms of the course learning outcomes, lesson content, processing tasks/questions and assessment tasks with grand weighted mean ratings of 3.92 and 3.81, respectively, both interpreted as Very Strongly Agree (VSA). Furthermore, there is no significant difference between the evaluations of the two groups of respondents in terms of the aforementioned criteria with p-values of 0.05, 0.14, 0.20, and 0.29, respectively, which are all not less than the 5% level of significance. There are also some comments and suggestions on how to improve the developed course module in Purposive Communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Most of the existing literature on crisis communication focuses on the crisis response immediately following a crisis. There is a dearth of research examining postcrisis communication efforts. Postcrisis communication is especially important in the context of tragic crises, which leave stakeholders deeply affected and traumatized. This paper examines the multifaceted nature of memorials and their significance in postcrisis communication. Using the 2015 Germanwings crash as an illustrative case study, the paper highlights how memorials serve as artifacts of grief, remembrance and celebration of life. Postcrisis communication that centres on victim needs is a keystone to better crisis management. Moreover, I argue that postcrisis communication should facilitate healing by serving the needs of victims, which supersede those of organizations. The paper examines the notions of victim‐centred crisis communication and ethics of care by looking at memorials as artefacts of postcrisis communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article attempts to elucidate the Deleuzian philosophy of the event between The Logic of Sense and A Thousand Plateaus, where it acquires clearly political nuances. With regard to The Logic of Sense, I show that (i) it takes up the definition of the event of Difference and Repetition, identifying it with that redistribution of pre-individual singularities or individuating differences at the level of the univocal being which defines the conditions of problems; (ii) the event is henceforth also the instance that makes possible the "communication" of the heterogeneous series of bodies and propositions from which the production of sense in language follows; and (iii) the counter-effectuation should be understood in this book as an ethics of the event. With regard to A Thousand Plateaus, I emphasize (i) the "return" to The Logic of Sense that the concept of assemblage entails, (ii) the reformulation of the notion of event that takes place in the new theoretical framework, and (iii) that of the counter-effectuation, which must henceforth be understood as a politics of the event. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Efforts to create a sustainable future require careful and complex thinking, interdisciplinary and cross-organizational collaboration, and effective and ethical communication. However, the structural biases of digital communication technologies foster modes of thought and expression that undermine or impede these necessities. While one possible solution to this problem is digital literacy, the two prevailing paradigms of digital literacy both reproduce the myth of technological neutrality. This myth further inhibits sustainability by wrongly suggesting that digital technologies are appropriate to all communication goals and tasks. As a corrective to these models, I propose a new paradigm of digital literacy, one rooted in media ecology. The adoption of this model, I maintain, allows us to consciously co-create our social world rather than merely inhabit it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many journals are moving towards a 'Mandatory Inclusion of Raw Data' (MIRD) model of data sharing, where it is expected that raw data be publicly accessible at article submission. While open data sharing is beneficial for some research topics and methodologies within health psychology, in other cases it may be ethically and epistemologically questionable. Here, we outline several questions that qualitative researchers might consider surrounding the ethics of open data sharing. Overall, we argue that universal open raw data mandates cannot adequately represent the diversity of qualitative research, and that MIRD may harm rigorous and ethical research practice within health psychology and beyond. Researchers should instead find ways to demonstrate rigour thorough engagement with questions surrounding data sharing. We propose that all researchers utilise the increasingly common 'data availability statement' to demonstrate reflexive engagement with issues of ethics, epistemology and participant protection when considering whether to open data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the ethical implications for social science research emerging from our study on interpersonal communication after a laryngectomy. By tracing the evolution of our approach through specific research experiences and participant feedback, we provide empirical support for a flexible, multidimensional, and relational understanding of key ethical concepts, such as vulnerability and the researcher-participant relationship. Our approach has shifted from institutionally imposed rigid categorizations and somewhat stereotypical treatment of both the research group and the researcher-participant relationship to an emphasis on building relationships founded on mutual care and rapport. We argue that this revised perspective fosters ethical collaboration that is beneficial and secure for all parties involved, and we offer practical examples of its implementation in research practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aims to explore and analyse ethical communication hadiths that can be applied to individuals with mental disabilities in Malaysia. Individuals with mental disabilities (OKU mental) are an important community within the local society. However, this group often faces challenges in communicating with the public or in the public’ss understanding of how to communicate with them. Therefore, this study discusses selected hadiths through qualitative analysis related to communication ethics to understand how Islam encourages attitudes of respect and empathy towards individuals with mental disabilities based on the Manual of Disability Awareness for the Implementation of Friendly Health Services for Persons with Disabilities (OKU) in 2015. Data was collected from primary sources such as collections of hadiths, commentaries by scholars, and relevant literature. The study found that Islam emphasises the importance of comprehensive communication for all individuals, including those with mental disabilities. In this context, Islam views everyone as a creation of Allah entitled to fair and respectful treatment. This study contributes significantly to raising awareness in society about communication ethics towards individuals with mental disabilities. By applying the Islamic values taught through these hadiths, it is hoped that society can increase awareness and practise more empathetic communication, encouraging and providing appropriate space for individuals with mental disabilities in all aspects of their lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Within and beyond the field of communication, invocations of "care" are rising. In this brief essay, I complicate how scholars of communication relate to care as a feeling, practice, ethics, and politics in two ways. First, I uncover several complexities inherent to care – care's partiality, relation to neglect, and frequent entanglement with violence/harm. Second, I suggest that scholars of communication should bring our distinctive theoretical and methodological insights to bear on the questions about care. Rather than treating care as an unquestioned good, I propose instead that we embrace care's messiness. Doing so, however, may require that we unthink care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper presents an interpretative interview study that explores a song signer's motivations and language ideologies as they emerge in translanguaging between languages and modalities. In signing songs, the limitations and proficiencies of deaf artists' and audience members' particular linguistic and semiotic repertoires come to the fore. The artist mediates between the affordances of the asymmetrically shared visual and auditory channels, as well as across music, song lyrics, and sign language. In so doing, they produce a distinctive text whose appreciation may expose the partial and asymmetric repertoires of audience members, as well as the limitations of the text itself in crossing borders. These limitations and asymmetries render song signing an ethical event because the ethical possibilities of communication emerge in its fallibility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Based on the communication ethics of Ptahhotep and other inclusivist communication value systems, including several additional non-Western (Confucian, Buddhist, Aborigine, Cree, San, Māori, Ubuntu, and Islamic) as well as Western ones (Stoic, Christian, Kantian, socialist, liberal, and journalistic), we propose seven principles as common ground for the future regulation of media communication on a global scale. All seven are formulated in a manner similar to Ptahhotep's, providing a flexible range of norms allowing, for example, hate speech to be dealt with by criminalization, or in civil law, or by means of ethics rules and self-regulation, depending on the severity of the involved threats to humanity, to human beings, or to other core values. We reject an often-paralyzing comparative intercultural juxtaposition of individualism versus collectivism, instead suggesting an inclusivist and interculturally principled common ground for the regulation of communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Communication programs seek to cultivate students who become professionals not only with expertise in their chosen field, but also ethical awareness. The current study investigates how exposure to ethics instruction and internship experiences may influence communication students' ethical perceptions, including ideological orientations on idealism and relativism, as well as awareness of contemporary ethical issues related to social media and artificial intelligence (AI). The effects were also assessed on students' support for general uses of AI for communication practices and adoption of generative AI, specifically ChatGPT. The survey results based on a student sample in Taiwan show that internship experience is more significant than ethics instruction on swaying ethical perceptions and behavioral inclinations of adopting AI applications. Adding to the limited body of knowledge on the effect of ethics education and internship programs, the findings also offer insights for how communication education can address emerging ethical challenges brought by new technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We present the first special issue dedicated to the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the media and in communication –Use of Artificial Intelligence in Communication: Ethical Implications for Media. We describe the general traits of the impact of AI on media and communication companies and identify the main dimensions of interest for both researchers and professionals in the field. We show that this impact extends beyond the delivery of gains in efficiency and productivity and stress the key role to be played by ethical issues and transparency, especially with the emergence of generative AI, a modality with the capacity to transform the productive model in communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ethics in institutional communication is regulated according to the national and international norms - laws, conventions, regulations, instructions, provisions, orders, codes of conduct (codes of ethics), respectively and other official documents specific to each institution. Despite the existing regulatory framework and instruments to protect ethics in institutional communication, violations of their provisions are relatively frequent at both individual and institutional levels. This situation has led to a reduction in the trust of state populations in national and international institutions. Through this article I intend to synthesize the content of the relevant profile literature and to highlight the discrepancies between the regulations regarding ethics in institutional communication and the way of applying the normative framework. I will also expose the impact of the deviations from the legal norms on the behaviour and morale of the population. Finally, I will also present some proposals to improve compliance with ethical norms in institutional communication. Given the breadth of the topic, I will focus more on the relevant aspects of ethics in institutional communication in Romania. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document is a collection of abstracts from an international congress on communication ethics. The abstracts cover a wide range of topics including the ethics of institutional communication, the use of artificial intelligence in electoral campaigns, and the role of ethics in advertising. Each abstract provides a brief overview of the topic and its relevance. This collection of abstracts offers valuable insights for library patrons conducting research on communication ethics. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the concept of ethical seduction and its connection to the relationship between adults and infants. It emphasizes the role of the adult-other in shaping the unconscious of the child and highlights the importance of the environment in psychoanalysis. The text discusses the ideas of Freud, Laplanche, and Levinas in relation to ethics and the transmission of enigmatic messages. It also emphasizes the transformative nature of ethical communication and its impact on human development. The author expresses gratitude to the writer of the paper for fostering collective reflection and providing insights into the ethical dimensions of psychoanalysis. [Extracted from the article]

Philosophy for children (P4C) is an area that has experienced impressive growth in recent decades, proving to be a highly valuable resource in children's development. Studies demonstrate its significant impact on the development of logical thinking, critical reasoning, imagination, and fostering openness to dialogue and collaboration. While there are various perspectives and methods in the field of philosophy for children, a common element among them all is the centrality of the concept of dialogue. P4C serves as a paradigmatic example of what dialogical education represents. The underlying assumption of this paper is that the specific practices of philosophy for children provide valuable methods and perspectives that can be useful in teaching ethics in communication and ethics in general, particularly for students without prior training in philosophy. Recognizing the potential challenges and the need for context-specific adaptation, this paper seeks to illustrate how the integration of the models used in P4C practices, such as the communities of inquiry, into communication ethics education, can provide a promising and innovative approach to fostering ethical and critical thinking in students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Attitude, ethics, and communication are key attributes in the doctor-patient relationship and to strengthen these qualities, the National Medical Commission, the body that regulates medical education and medical professionals in India introduced a course called Attitudes, Ethics and Communication (AETCOM) in the undergraduate medical curriculum. The objective of this study was to ascertain the perceptible qualitative influence of the modules in communication in the AETCOM course and to obtain feedback on its implementation. In this cross-sectional study, the attitude of medical students in all stages of training including internship was first explored using a Communication Skills Attitude Scale. Out of 27 modules in AETCOM course, five modules named foundations of communication deal with communication, and they are taught from the first to final professional years of training. After introducing communication modules in AETCOM for all professional years, feedback was collected from interns who had completed training in all modules. The interns provided feedback with a validated scale and two focused group discussions. Additionally, feedback from faculty involved in teaching AETCOM was analyzed. There was a significant increase in the positive attitude scores in the final year and internship compared to the first year. Eighty percent of the interns agreed that communication modules in AETCOM were useful and that they equipped them with the communication skills required for actual practice during their internship. Faculty agreed that these modules motivated the students to acquire communication skills. However, faculty also felt that these modules alone may not be sufficient to learn communication skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the artificial intelligence and robotics revolution transforming science and society rapidly, ethical issues surrounding the development and use of advanced technologies are causing concerns worldwide. Despite communication scholars being well-positioned to tackle issues relevant to ethical technology development, we have conducted little research to inform and critique this space. This paper aims to advocate for better knowledge and approaches in ethical technology design and communication scholarship, and encourage communication researchers to contribute to technology design by leveraging communication expertise and borrowing scholarly insights from other fields. Specifically, we introduce foundational feminist technoscience theories and relevant technology design approaches, propose seven core design principles to aid communication research, and discuss how communication scholarship can benefit the space of technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A structured Attitude Ethics and Communication (AETCOM) module for undergraduates exists. For ensuring that the module achieves what it is intended to achieve, there was a felt need to develop a learning portfolio with an emphasis on reflections and with a scope for assessment. The AETCOM module by NMC has laid out objectives, lesson plans, and case-based scenarios. Hybrid portfolio development was necessary to align the sessions to the objectives and lesson plans and to help students capture their learning process with self-reflection, and at the same time, ensure the scope of assessment of these activities. Hence, writing reflections was considered the most important step. Measures were taken to train students in writing reflections, and faculty development workshops were also conducted. An evaluation was done using Kirkpatrick model level I–III using student's feedback form, scores of rubric matrix for assessment of reflections and one–on-one interaction with students by trained faculty. Faculty perspectives on portfolio development were collected. A significant improvement in students' self-assessment scores on AETCOM module was seen (p <0.05). An assessment of reflections using a rubric matrix showed that all the students reached at least grade B by the end of three months. More than 90% of faculty members felt that the faculty is vital for assessing AETCOM. The development of a hybrid portfolio for AETCOM requires faculty development and special sessions for students on writing reflections. The hybrid portfolio provides the learner to self reflect, and a rubric matrix can be used to assess reflections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a list of recommended STEM books for students in grades K-12. These books cover a wide range of topics, including the origins of colors, the achievements of female engineers and mathematicians, advancements in medicine and technology, and hidden systems we use every day. They aim to engage students in learning, encourage them to think differently, and emphasize problem-solving and creativity. The books provide activities and additional resources for further exploration and are designed to inspire STEM thinking by modeling real-world innovation and addressing ethical considerations. The article also mentions the organizations responsible for developing the list and invites submissions for the next edition. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores key ethical and security challenges related to exploitation of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in research on online terrorist propaganda. In order to reach this objective, the most common approaches to OSINT-based projects are analysed through the lens of some of the most recognized ethical guidelines in science, which allowed several core dilemmas to be identified. First of all, this study discusses how personal data protection rules are applicable to investigations of potentially dangerous subjects, such as members and followers of Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs). In addition, the author examines potential threats to the safety of researchers and the scientific infrastructure used in OSINT-based projects. He also discusses the risks of incidental findings and malevolent use of research results. Finally, drawing from existing legal regulations and good practices in other fields, as well as the author's previous experience in OSINT-based analyses of online terrorist activities, this article explores basic means of tackling these dilemmas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are often compromised by impaired function and mobility. The standardized 2-week inpatient program 'multimodal rheumatologic complex treatment' (MRCT) was designed for patients with axSpA. The Epionics SPINE (ES) is an objective tool validated to assess mobility. Objective: To investigate the impact of MRCT on physical function and mobility including range of motion (RoM) and kinematics (RoK). Design: Single-center interventional, observational trial. Methods: Patients with axSpA presenting with high disease activity and impaired physical function were consecutively recruited to undergo MRCT. Assessments performed before (V1) and after (V2) the intervention included Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis functional index (BASFI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI), the ankylosing spondylitis physical performance index (ASPI), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and ES measurements. Results: At baseline, the 80 patients included had: BASDAI 5.5 ± 1.5, BASFI 5.6 ± 2.0, BASMI 4.2 ± 1.8, SPPB 13.8 ± 1.8, and ASPI 37.3 ± 18.1 s. Clinically relevant improvements between V1 versus V2 were noted for BASFI, BASMI, and all other assessments (p < 0.001), and also for ES measures of RoK (all p < 0.003) and RoM (all p < 0.04), while a positive trend was seen for flexion and extension (RoM). There was no significant effect of changes in medication (all p > 0.05). Conclusion: The 2-weeks MRCT was associated with definite improvements of function and mobility. Importantly, the effect of this extensive physical activity was confirmed by using the ES as an objective tool to assess spinal mobility. The ES demonstrated for the first time that the RoK of spinal mobility can significantly improve related to an exercise intervention. Trial registration: Ethical Committee: Ruhr-Universität (reference-number: 19-6735-BR). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent research aimed at the discovery, integration, and communication of health outcome measures (or "biomarkers") in Alzheimer's disease has raised challenging questions related to whether, how and when results from these investigations should be disclosed to research participants. Reflecting the apparent heterogeneity of many neurodegenerative diseases, biomarker or other risk factor results are often probabilistic, interactive, multi-modal, and selective. Such characteristics make it very complex to summarize and communicate to clinicians, researchers, and research participants. Whereas the format and content of academic literature is well-managed by the peer-review process, reporting individualized results to participants involves complex, sensitive, and ethical considerations. This paper describes three key factors to consider in decisions about the return of results to research participants: complexity, precision, and responsibility. The paper also presents six practical recommendations for implementing meaningful and ethical communication with research participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Throughout all European countries, disinformation, the prevalence of false narratives and the rise of online radicalism are recognized as profound instances of "dysfunctional communication" driving contemporary societies toward populist polarization and conflict. As traditional guardians of knowledge authority and epistemic commons, the news media takes a bold stance in combatting disinformation, even though the profession is facing significant challenges in terms of business and trust production. How should journalism education respond to the increasing epistemic uncertainties and develop the essential skills and capacities for digital information verification, while fostering the commitment for ethical communication and serving the public good? This paper discusses the development and teaching of contemporary journalistic professionalism as a social process sustained via different digital mediums and contextualized within real-world events. Using the example of the pilot study, it suggests that within contemporary journalism education, there is a growing requirement to cultivate a collaborative ethos among journalists and sources, starting within the university setting. The experience gained from the source verification class, tested with Lithuanian journalism students in a collaborative learning situation, reveals fact-checking practices that anticipate the development of epistemic capacities and self-efficacy, crucial for resilient journalistic professionalism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite its public visibility and impact on policy, the activity of expert communication rarely receives more than a passing mention in codes of scientific integrity. This paper makes the case for an ethics of expert communication, introducing a framework where expert communication is represented as an intrinsically ethical activity of a deliberative agent. Ethical expert communication cannot be ensured by complying with various requirements, such as restricting communications to one's area of expertise or disclosing conflicts of interest. Expert communication involves morally laden trade‐offs that must be weighed by a deliberative agent. A basic normative framework is introduced, and concrete provisions are proposed for codes of scientific integrity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document is an index of articles published in Volume 52 of Communication Booknotes Quarterly in 2021. The articles cover a wide range of topics, including the history of revolution, Spanish-language cinema in Los Angeles, the influence of Gary Larson's "The Far Side," the politics of pleasure and violence, the erosion of journalistic authority, amateur media and participatory cultures, American intelligence in Federalist New Hampshire, the emergence of photography, film, and television in American literature, and many more. The articles explore various aspects of communication, media, culture, and society, providing valuable insights for researchers and scholars. One specific article titled "Your Post Has Been Removed: Tech Giants and Freedom of Speech" delves into the issue of freedom of speech in relation to tech giants. It examines how social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have the authority to remove or censor content, and the implications this has for freedom of expression. The article also analyzes the role of these platforms in shaping public discourse and the challenges they face in balancing free speech with the need to combat hate speech and misinformation. Overall, it offers a critical analysis of the impact of tech giants on freedom of speech in the digital age. [Extracted from the article]

"CBQ BOOKNOTES Condensed Reviews" provides summaries of several books on various topics. "Profit Over Privacy: How Surveillance Advertising Conquered the Internet" by Matthew Crain discusses the commercialization of the Internet and argues that surveillance advertising has become dominant due to profit motives and global capitalism. "The Editor Function: Literary Publishing in Postwar America" by Abram Foley explores the role of editors in literary publishing and their response to postwar American literary culture. "Afro-Latinx Digital Connections" edited by Eduard Arriaga and Andrés Villar examines how people of African descent in the Caribbean and South America use digital technology. "Artificial Intimacy: Virtual Friends, Digital Lovers and Algorithmic Matchmakers" by Rob Brooks explores the impact of technology on human relationships. "Writings on Media: History of the Present Stuart Hall" edited by Charlotte Brunsdon collects the writings of Stuart Hall, including media analyses. "Vernacular Voices: The Rhetoric of Publics and Public Spheres" by Gerard A. Hauser discusses the dimensions of publics, public spheres, and public opinion. "Architects of Memory: Information and Rhetoric in a Networked Archival Age" by Nathan R. Johnson explores the history of librarianship and information science and their relationship to contemporary memory practices. "The Globally Familiar: Digital Hip Hop, Masculinity, and Urban Space in Delhi" by Ethiraj Gabriel D [Extracted from the article]

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the utilization of visual impression management techniques within sustainability reporting. Specifically, the study aims to determine whether Italian companies employ impression management tactics in the presentation of graphs within their sustainability reports and, thus, problematize visual data communication in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Design/methodology/approach: The research adopts a multimodal content analysis of the 58 sustainability reports from Italian listed companies that are GRI-compliant. The analysis focused on three types of graphs: pie charts, line graphs and bar graphs. In total, 860 graphs have been examined. Findings: The study found evidence of graphical distortion techniques being employed by companies in their sustainability reports to create a favorable impression. Specifically, graph distortions are found in column graphs and not in line or pie charts. In particular, selectivity, presentation enhancement and measurement distortion techniques seem to be extensively used when adopting column graphs in sustainability communication. Moreover, social sustainability–related topics tend to be more represented of other area of CSR reporting. This suggests that companies, whether consciously or unconsciously, engage in impression management techniques when using graphs in their sustainability reports. Social implications: The study findings suggest that more consciousness is needed for companies when engaging in the construction and selection of graphs in their sustainability reports and that decision-makers should develop a clear guide for ethical visual communication. Originality/value: The paper systematically analyzes visual impression management techniques in communicating sustainability data and, in particular, advances literature on graphical distortion. The value lies in empirical evidence of distortion adoption in GRI-compliant reports as well as problematizing visual data communication as a fundamental challenge for sustainability communication management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including posthumous authorship, ethical guidelines, and honoring contributions of deceased researchers in academic publications.