1. Ethical perspective of the future development of lawMiro Cerar, 2023, original scientific article Abstract: Law, by its very nature, is human and humane. The humanity of law means that law is a product of man and is intended for man. The humaneness of law, however, means that human dignity and well-being must be the fundamental basis of law. Law, therefore, does not exist without a sufficient ethical foundation. The establishment of a state governed by the rule of law, and a legal culture based on it requires a particularly strong anchoring of law in ethical values. The greatest threats to ethics and law are (1) ethical deficits in areas of society on which law (co-)depends, (2) extreme authoritarian and totalitarian regimes, and (3) autonomous artificial intelligence capable of turning away from humans or even turning against and overcoming humans. In the first two cases, the humaneness of law is critically reduced or even extinguished; in the last case, both the humaneness and the humanity of law are extinguished, which is the worst possible scenario. All these dangers must be recognized in time and adequately averted, and regular efforts must be made to preserve the ethical values and the values of the rule of law.
Keywords: morality, ethics, rule of law, humaneness, totalitarianism
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2. Philosophy of care, feminist care theory and art careMojca Puncer, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Drawing on the epistemological tradition of feminist care theory and care ethics, this article analyzes Boris Groys’s contribution to the philosophy of care in order to highlight the implications of care issues in the context of art, which is an important reference point for both his and my own investigation. After an introductory overview of the problematic and conceptualization of care, I address Groys’s position. I then provide insights into feminist care ethics and the philosophy of the body, care aesthetics and care work, before turning to art care. In a concluding synthesis, I argue for a different philosophy of care in the light of a reorientation of our understanding of care work in general and in the art world in particular. Methodologically, I combine philosophical exegesis and critical theory, referring to the feminist critique of the Western philosophical tradition as expressed in Groys’s work. I remain at the discursive level of the philosophical study of care and its dialog with the broader field of feminist theory and care ethics, including in relation to care work and art care in the contemporary museum economy.
Keywords: philosophy of care, feminist care theory, care ethics, philosophy of the body, care work, crisis of care, art care, musealization, curating, aesthetics of care, contemporary art
Published in DKUM: 24.07.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 3
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3. Exploring the relationship between individual tax culture and Schwartz’s higher-order personal values among accountants as taxpayers in SloveniaLidija Hauptman, Aleksandra Hlastec, 2023, original scientific article Abstract: The OECD has called for a stronger and more dynamic sustainable tax-paying culture
that countries must cultivate and a more robust ethical profile for individual taxpayers.
The individual tax culture might vary in the significance attributed to values influenc-
ing taxpayers’ perceptions toward taxation. As the hierarchy of values can be influ-
enced through manipulation, policymakers can leverage knowledge of the relationship
between higher-order personal values and individual tax culture to enhance tax rev-
enue collection. This study aims to measure the relationship between Schwartz’s high-
er-order personal values and taxpayers’ culture, assessed through attitudes toward tax
evasion, tax compliance, and the tax system. A survey was administered to the Slovene
taxpayers (69 accountants and 130 non-accountants). The assumption was that the
personal values system of accountants ought to underpin their ethical tax decision-
making because of the professional accountants’ ethical codes. As professional accoun-
tants play a crucial role in maintaining stability for businesses, they hold a significant
position in ensuring the effective operation of taxation systems. Exploratory factor
analysis was used, and the analysis was carried out using the principal component
method. The findings indicate that some higher-order personal values, particularly
self-transcendence (r = 0.244) and self-enhancement (r = –0.403), are significant in
explaining ethical behavior. Within the self-enhancement value, power and achieve-
ment strongly influence the ethical behavior of accountants. The perception of power
associated with their expertise makes accountants less tax-compliant. Conservation
values are of greater importance for non-accountants (r = 0.280). The results enhance
comprehension of values’ influence on ethical decision processes.
Keywords: values, accountants, tax, culture, compliance, ethics, system
Published in DKUM: 01.07.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 4
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4. Data management and academic integrityMilan Ojsteršek, 2024, other educational material Abstract: Sensitive data requires careful consideration and adherence to best practices to ensure its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Essential steps in handling sensitive data are identification and classification of sensitive data, implementation of data access control, encryption of sensitive data, secure storage and transmission, implementation of data breach response plan, backup and monitoring usage of data, complying with regulation, and disposing of data securely. Misconduct in handling sensitive data can compromise data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. These include data breaches (unauthorised access or disclosure, theft, insider threats, falsification, fabrication, imputation, and amputation of data), failure to comply with data protection regulations, inadequate data security practices, improper retention and disposal of data, and failure to report data breaches and incidents. In this presentation Milan Ojsteršek presents how to manage sensitive data, desensitise it, and which are the most common breaches in handling sensitive data incidents. This presentation was given at the 4th ENAI Academic Integrity Summer School 2024, 16th – 21th September 2024, University of Konstanz, Germany.
Keywords: open science, metadata, research data management, sensitive data, academic integrity, data management ethics, research misconduct, licensing of open data, FAIR, Slovenian open access infrastructure
Published in DKUM: 18.04.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 3
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5. A strategic model for sustainable business policy developmentTjaša Štrukelj, Jelena Nikolić, Dejana Zlatanović, Simona Sternad Zabukovšek, 2020, original scientific article Abstract: Growing importance of sustainable development, corporate social responsibility and business ethics requires various types of contemporary organisations innovation. This research assesses the problem related to business policy innovation (BPI), which represents organisational governance determination. The main purpose of the paper is to qualitatively and quantitatively present a new, requisitely holistic strategic model of the soft factors influencing BPI, which interdependently incorporates changes in organisational values, culture and business ethics, as well as stakeholders’ interests reconciliation, thus determine soft possibilities for more sustainable business policy, management and practice. While the relevance of these factors for business policy is in the literature widely recognized, there is a small amount of empirical research on their influence on BPI. To mitigate this research gap, advanced structural equation modelling (SEM) based partial least squares (PLS) method was used for analysing data of 734 organisations in Slovenia, the EU state. The research results show that researched soft factors organisational values, culture and stakeholders’ interests reconciliation statistically confirmed influence BPI. Thus, these recognitions can be used as the basis for strategic managerial decision making towards social responsibility and sustainability of an organisation. Reasons why it has not been statistically confirmed that business ethics influence BPI needs to be investigated in future research.
Keywords: business policy, governance, sustainability, values, culture, ethics, stakeholders’ interests, innovation, Slovenia
Published in DKUM: 18.12.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 21
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6. Fostering ethical business practices : a bibliometric review of the linkages of organizational culture, environment, and business ethicsArif Rahman Hakim, Nurul Asfiah, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: Business ethics is becoming an important concern in the era of increasing sustainability issues, and a strong organizational culture can be the foundation for implementing business ethics. This research analyzes publication trends related to organizational culture, environment, and business ethics, as well as how to build an ethical business environment. The study used bibliometric analysis with Scopus data sources with 134 documents from 1994-2024 with the keywords "organizational culture”, “organizational environment”, and “business ethics", VOSViewer and NVIVO software were utilized to analyze data. It was discovered that ethical and integrity leadership, a strong organizational culture, and ethical communication are key pillars in creating an ethical and sustainable business environment. This research highlights the importance of integrating ethical values in organizational policies and governance, as well as the active role of leaders in upholding ethical standards. Open and honest communication and a sustainable CSR program reinforce organizational ethical practices. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening ethics policies, implementing regular ethics training, and building an organizational culture that supports ethical values to improve long-term performance. The research also offers theoretical insights into the strategic role of leadership and culture in sustainable business ethics.
Keywords: organizational culture, organizational environment, business ethics, sustainability, bibliometric
Published in DKUM: 17.12.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 10
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7. Attitude of motorists towards road ethics: empirical studyFunsho Idowu Obakemi, 2018, original scientific article Abstract: Road traffic safety among socioeconomic issues has become the major concern across the globe due to rise in road crashes attributed largely to human factor. This study tends to address attitudinal behavior of road users towards road ethics in Ilorin metropolis-Nigeria; covering both driver and motorcyclists and perception of motorists on road traffic enforcement agent. Questionnaire was employed as survey tools. Ordered logistic model were used to analyse the data on attitude of motorists and road traffic laws enforcement agents. About 87% of the 440 administered questionnaire were returned valid. A 3-model analysis was carried out and the findings showed that the attitude of the motorists, road traffic law enforcement agents and demographical index (gender, age and education) correlated with, and influence compliance with road traffic laws.
Keywords: road safety ethics, attitude & behavior, ABC-model, ordered logistic model
Published in DKUM: 22.08.2024; Views: 43; Downloads: 7
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8. Critical review of the use of the Rorschach in European courtsIgor Areh, Fanny Verkampt, Alfred Allan, 2022, original scientific article Abstract: In relation to the admissibility of evidence obtained using projective personality tests arose in F v. Bevándorlási és Állampolgársági Hivatam (2018). The Court of Justice of the European Union has held that an expert's report can only be accepted if it is based on the international scientific community's standards, but has refrained from stipulating what these standards are. It appears timely for European psychologists to decide what standards should be applied to determine whether or not a test is appropriate for psycholegal use. We propose standards and then apply them to the Rorschach because it was used in this case and is an exemplar of projective tests. We conclude that the Rorschach does not meet the proposed standards and that psychologists should abstain from using it in legal proceedings even in the absence of a clear judicial prohibition.
Keywords: psychology, law, forensic assessment, courts, professional standard, ethics, evidential value, acceptability, projective test, Rorschach
Published in DKUM: 06.08.2024; Views: 87; Downloads: 14
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9. 36th Bled eConference – Digital Economy and Society: The Balancing Act for Digital Innovation in Times of Instability : June 25 – 28, 2023, Bled, Slovenia, Conference Proceedings2023 Abstract: The Bled eConference, organised by the University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, has been shaping electronic interactions since 1988. The theme of the 36th conference is "Digital Economy and Society: The Balancing Act for Digital Innovation in Times of Instability". In times of instability, which include political, economic, resource, health, and environmental challenges on the one hand, and technological disruption on the other, it is critical to ensure that digital innovation continues to lead to the right and sustainable solutions that are tailored to the needs of all people, enterprises and society. It is very important to keep in mind the protection of our planet, including fauna and flora. These efforts include adopting appropriate regulatory frameworks, fostering digital literacy and skills development, promoting inclusive access to digital technologies, and addressing the ethical, social and environmental implications of digital transformation. The papers in this conference proceedings address digital transformation of enterprises, artificial intelligence and data science solutions, decision analytics for business and societal challenges, new, digital and data driven business models, digital consumer, digital education, digital health, digital ethics, restructured work and solutions for smart and sustainable cities. We continue to provide an open forum for academia, including students, industry, and policy makers where everyone can contribute to creating a better world.
Keywords: digital transformation, digital business, digital technologijes, innovations, digitalization, sustainable development, smart and sustainable cities and societies, digital health, artificial intelligence and data science, digital ethics, digital education, restructured work, digital consumer, smart and sustainable cities
Published in DKUM: 26.06.2023; Views: 664; Downloads: 287
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10. Using Artificial Intelligence in Software Development: a case analysisPatricija Vrentuša, 2023, master's thesis Abstract: In this work, we talk about artificial intelligence and its impact on software development. We define the AI concept, the software development process, and the various uses of AI in programming. We put a special focus on the ethical aspects of AI. In the empirical part, we analyzed the AI pair programming tool created by Microsoft called GitHub Copilot. We examine several usage examples, as well as the opinions of developers that have been using GitHub Copilot. We found that the AI pair programmer tool helps programmers increase productivity and automate mundane tasks to concentrate on more complex and interesting parts of software development. However, some programmers raise concerns about unethical concepts connected to the development of GitHub Copilot, implying violations of original code author copyrights. We discuss current licenses, other possible solutions, and the morality of building AI on open-sourced repositories. Moreover, many believe that the future will be increasingly intertwined with AI in all industries and that the only way to preserve (software development) jobs is to keep learning and being innovative and creative. Programmers say that almost certainly their job will not vanish because of AI advancement; only the scope of their work will change.
Keywords: AI, software development, ethics, AI pair programming, GitHub Copilot.
Published in DKUM: 21.02.2023; Views: 1063; Downloads: 149
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