title: Ethical issues in organizational practices: individuals, organizations and partnerships

authors: Wang, Ying

subjects: Business ethics

abstract: This thesis examines issues regarding ethics in organizational practices. It explores ethics-related inquiries from the influences of an individual’s moral character and conduct, to an organization’s pursuit of a higher value system, and to organizations’ social and ethical practices in the broader context of cross-sector collaborations. The thesis comprises four research papers, with topics ranging from ethics and value-based motivations, issues surrounding ethical governance, to the evolving process of organizational value systems. It asks specific questions such as what are the motivating factors that drive ethical practice, how to effectively govern organizational conduct, and how organizations across spheres can best mobilize their efforts in aligning with evolving social and ethical values. In examining current practices as well as their implied philosophies, the thesis seeks to contribute to the field of business ethics, both in its theoretical engagement with the theory of ‘virtue ethics’, and by gaining insight into the various factors that help foster individuals’ as well as organizations’ ethical and moral development. Overall, the thesis highlights the need for a greater ethical dimension in organizational practices, whether it is individually oriented commitment, or an organization’s collective goals of value creation, both in the mix of motivations that drive ethical practice and in developing ethics-based governance mechanisms, towards an overarching pursuit of a higher value system with greater moral and ethical aspirations.

text: Ethical issues in organizational practices: individuals, organizations and partnerships This thesis examines issues regarding ethics in organizational practices. It explores ethics-related inquiries from the influences of an individual’s moral character and conduct, to an organization’s pursuit of a higher value system, and to organizations’ social and ethical practices in the broader context of cross-sector collaborations. The thesis comprises four research papers, with topics ranging from ethics and value-based motivations, issues surrounding ethical governance, to the evolving process of organizational value systems. It asks specific questions such as what are the motivating factors that drive ethical practice, how to effectively govern organizational conduct, and how organizations across spheres can best mobilize their efforts in aligning with evolving social and ethical values. In examining current practices as well as their implied philosophies, the thesis seeks to contribute to the field of business ethics, both in its theoretical engagement with the theory of ‘virtue ethics’, and by gaining insight into the various factors that help foster individuals’ as well as organizations’ ethical and moral development. Overall, the thesis highlights the need for a greater ethical dimension in organizational practices, whether it is individually oriented commitment, or an organization’s collective goals of value creation, both in the mix of motivations that drive ethical practice and in developing ethics-based governance mechanisms, towards an overarching pursuit of a higher value system with greater moral and ethical aspirations.

year: 2020

title: Mining scientific trends based on topics in conference call for papers

authors: Bakar, Abu

abstract: Ever since analyzing scientific topics and evolution of technology have become vital for researchers, academics, funding institutes and research administration departments, there is a crucial need to mine scientific trends to fill this appetite more rigorously. In this paper, we procured a novel Call for Papers (CFPs) dataset in order to analyze scientific evolution and prestige of conferences that set scientific trends using scientific publications indexed in DBLP. Using ACM CSS, 1.3 million publications that appear in 146 data mining conferences are mapped into different thematic areas by matching the terms that appear in publication titles with ACM CSS. In recent years, an attempt termed as Topic Detection and Tracking (TDT) [1] is made to find the solution for the problem of "well-awareness" on this dynamic data. As conference ranking has been made by different forums on the basis of mixed indicators1. ERA2 ranks Australia's higher education research institutions. The major contributions of this paper are as follows: (i) compilation of CFPs dataset, (ii) identification of topics and keywords from CFP corpus, and (iii) measure the impact of these extracted hot topics from CFPs.

text: Mining scientific trends based on topics in conference call for papers Ever since analyzing scientific topics and evolution of technology have become vital for researchers, academics, funding institutes and research administration departments, there is a crucial need to mine scientific trends to fill this appetite more rigorously. In this paper, we procured a novel Call for Papers (CFPs) dataset in order to analyze scientific evolution and prestige of conferences that set scientific trends using scientific publications indexed in DBLP. Using ACM CSS, 1.3 million publications that appear in 146 data mining conferences are mapped into different thematic areas by matching the terms that appear in publication titles with ACM CSS. In recent years, an attempt termed as Topic Detection and Tracking (TDT) [1] is made to find the solution for the problem of "well-awareness" on this dynamic data. As conference ranking has been made by different forums on the basis of mixed indicators1. ERA2 ranks Australia's higher education research institutions. The major contributions of this paper are as follows: (i) compilation of CFPs dataset, (ii) identification of topics and keywords from CFP corpus, and (iii) measure the impact of these extracted hot topics from CFPs.

year: 2018

title: Experiences of New Zealand Māori mothers’ Engagement with health and social services post-COVID-19 2020 lockdown

authors: Barrett, Nikki Maree

subjects: Childbirth

abstract: Background: 
Despite universal provision of maternity care, Māori (Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa/New Zealand) experience significant maternal and infant health disparities compared to their dominant Pākehā (non-Māori) counterparts. This paper examined the lived realities of postnatal Māori māmā (mothers) engaging with health and social services. Enablers and barriers were identified to better understand what is required to strengthen health services’ responsiveness to Māori māmā health needs and aspirations. 

Methods: 
Underpinned by Kaupapa Māori research principles, which are grounded in Māori cultural values, emphasising self-determination, and Māori aspirations, a small cohort of 17 expectant Māori māmā were recruited from a Māori childbirth education programme to participate in a three-phase study. Phase three, the focus of this paper, involved seven semi-structured, open-ended telephone interviews with Māori māmā. A thematic analysis, underpinned by a mana wahine (authority inherent in Māori women) theoretical perspective amplified these experiences. 

Results: 
Five themes were identified that encapsulated participants’ engagement and interactions with health and social services. These themes were as follows: (1) right to enact tino rangatiratanga (autonomy) and self-achievement; (2) responsiveness of services; (3) service and system issues; (4) need for greater choice and opportunity; and (5) impact of COVID-19. 

Conclusions: 
This study privileged the voices of Māori wāhine, highlighting their experiences with a complex and often unresponsive health system. Participants valued services that enabled them to exercise tino rangatiratanga. Echoing the experiences of other Indigenous Peoples, incorporating culturally relevant practices into perinatal health services is crucial for achieving health equity and addressing disparities.

text: Experiences of New Zealand Māori mothers’ Engagement with health and social services post-COVID-19 2020 lockdown Background: 
Despite universal provision of maternity care, Māori (Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa/New Zealand) experience significant maternal and infant health disparities compared to their dominant Pākehā (non-Māori) counterparts. This paper examined the lived realities of postnatal Māori māmā (mothers) engaging with health and social services. Enablers and barriers were identified to better understand what is required to strengthen health services’ responsiveness to Māori māmā health needs and aspirations. 

Methods: 
Underpinned by Kaupapa Māori research principles, which are grounded in Māori cultural values, emphasising self-determination, and Māori aspirations, a small cohort of 17 expectant Māori māmā were recruited from a Māori childbirth education programme to participate in a three-phase study. Phase three, the focus of this paper, involved seven semi-structured, open-ended telephone interviews with Māori māmā. A thematic analysis, underpinned by a mana wahine (authority inherent in Māori women) theoretical perspective amplified these experiences. 

Results: 
Five themes were identified that encapsulated participants’ engagement and interactions with health and social services. These themes were as follows: (1) right to enact tino rangatiratanga (autonomy) and self-achievement; (2) responsiveness of services; (3) service and system issues; (4) need for greater choice and opportunity; and (5) impact of COVID-19. 

Conclusions: 
This study privileged the voices of Māori wāhine, highlighting their experiences with a complex and often unresponsive health system. Participants valued services that enabled them to exercise tino rangatiratanga. Echoing the experiences of other Indigenous Peoples, incorporating culturally relevant practices into perinatal health services is crucial for achieving health equity and addressing disparities.

year: 2025