University teachers play an important role in promoting moral and political education among university students.Regular and long-term construction of teachers’morality and ethics will contribute to the success of the...University teachers play an important role in promoting moral and political education among university students.Regular and long-term construction of teachers’morality and ethics will contribute to the success of the fundamental task of cultivating talents.The present study proposes that due to the multiple identities of university teachers,it is necessary to evaluate the construction of teachers’morality and ethics in terms of what to evaluate and how to evaluate?It is expected that the attempt will provide useful guidance for the construction of university teachers’morality and ethics.展开更多
Background:Ethical problems in the nursing profession are mostly found in the undesirable ethical behavior(EBE)of nurses.If there is no concern about these problems,it may negatively affect the quality of nursing care...Background:Ethical problems in the nursing profession are mostly found in the undesirable ethical behavior(EBE)of nurses.If there is no concern about these problems,it may negatively affect the quality of nursing care,patients’safety,and trust in the nursing profession.In assessing nurses’EBE,it is important to develop an instrument that reflects the actual EBE of nurses.Objectives:To develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Ethical Behavior for Thai Nurses Scale(EBTNS).Methods:The construct definition,5 sub-constructs,43 items,and the hypothesized model were synthesized and generated from a comprehensive literature review and existing research instruments by using document analysis.The EBTNS was verified for content validity by 4 experts.Of the 43 items,37 items were retained for psychometric testing.The construct validity was tested by using second-order confirmatory factor analysis(CFA).The EBTNS was tested on 1500 professional nurses working at tertiary,secondary,and primary hospitals in 6 regions(the central,northern,northeast,eastern,western,and southern)of Thailand.Proportional quota sampling was applied to recruit participants.Results:The hypothesized model fitted the empirical data.All 37 first-order indicators and 5 second-order sub-constructs showed significantly standardized factor loadings and effect sizes.The standardized factor loadings of 37 first-order indicators ranged from 0.58 to 0.89,and the construct reliabilities were moderate to substantial(R2=0.34-0.79).The 5 second-order sub-constructs displayed the standardized effect sizes,ranging from 0.81 to 0.96,and accounted for 65%-96%of the total explained variance.In addition,the construct validity was supported by convergent validity and discriminant validity.It also satisfied Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 5 sub-constructs from 0.87 to 0.94,and a full scale was 0.97.Conclusions:The psychometric properties of the EBTNS are acceptable.This instrument has the potential to be used for evaluating and monitoring to prevent ethical problems of Thai nurses.展开更多
The Architecture,Engineering and Construction Industry(AEC)undergoes digital transformation,one of the major drivers for technical innovation and dynamism to all working processes.Emerging technologies were only used ...The Architecture,Engineering and Construction Industry(AEC)undergoes digital transformation,one of the major drivers for technical innovation and dynamism to all working processes.Emerging technologies were only used to a limited extent due to the lack of will to innovate and the unavailability of appropriate orientation guiding users with a more comprehensible framework.The research defined a new gap in scientific research with the concept of Corporate Digital Responsibility(CDR)in Construction 4.0—a term representing the digitization of the branch.The traditionally conservative,highly fragmented industry is predestined for this given the advanced technology,human potential and appreciation of values.Understanding the complex possibilities of innovation and recognizing the potential impact on the sustainability of buildings and the built environment promotes the adoption of corporate responsibility.The implementation of digital strategies,secured by an adapted legal framework,would accelerate the overall human,societal and digital transformation.This primary research investigates the challenges affecting the adoption of Artificial Intelligence(AI).The study highlights in which fields CDR can significantly catalyze innovation to achieve efficient,economic construction life cycles.The study used a mix of methods with a structured literature analysis and expert interview surveys enabling a critical-reflexive analysis of key factors.It evaluates the key tasks to master technological feasibility.By assessing multiple expert perspectives,the study takes stock of the acceptance of new technologies.The findings are expected to inspire corporates,researchers and practitioners across disciplines.Necessary corporate steps are outlined in the study to lay the path for defining their own digital strategy.The study shows that new research questions require a holistic approach.展开更多
文摘University teachers play an important role in promoting moral and political education among university students.Regular and long-term construction of teachers’morality and ethics will contribute to the success of the fundamental task of cultivating talents.The present study proposes that due to the multiple identities of university teachers,it is necessary to evaluate the construction of teachers’morality and ethics in terms of what to evaluate and how to evaluate?It is expected that the attempt will provide useful guidance for the construction of university teachers’morality and ethics.
文摘Background:Ethical problems in the nursing profession are mostly found in the undesirable ethical behavior(EBE)of nurses.If there is no concern about these problems,it may negatively affect the quality of nursing care,patients’safety,and trust in the nursing profession.In assessing nurses’EBE,it is important to develop an instrument that reflects the actual EBE of nurses.Objectives:To develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Ethical Behavior for Thai Nurses Scale(EBTNS).Methods:The construct definition,5 sub-constructs,43 items,and the hypothesized model were synthesized and generated from a comprehensive literature review and existing research instruments by using document analysis.The EBTNS was verified for content validity by 4 experts.Of the 43 items,37 items were retained for psychometric testing.The construct validity was tested by using second-order confirmatory factor analysis(CFA).The EBTNS was tested on 1500 professional nurses working at tertiary,secondary,and primary hospitals in 6 regions(the central,northern,northeast,eastern,western,and southern)of Thailand.Proportional quota sampling was applied to recruit participants.Results:The hypothesized model fitted the empirical data.All 37 first-order indicators and 5 second-order sub-constructs showed significantly standardized factor loadings and effect sizes.The standardized factor loadings of 37 first-order indicators ranged from 0.58 to 0.89,and the construct reliabilities were moderate to substantial(R2=0.34-0.79).The 5 second-order sub-constructs displayed the standardized effect sizes,ranging from 0.81 to 0.96,and accounted for 65%-96%of the total explained variance.In addition,the construct validity was supported by convergent validity and discriminant validity.It also satisfied Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 5 sub-constructs from 0.87 to 0.94,and a full scale was 0.97.Conclusions:The psychometric properties of the EBTNS are acceptable.This instrument has the potential to be used for evaluating and monitoring to prevent ethical problems of Thai nurses.
文摘The Architecture,Engineering and Construction Industry(AEC)undergoes digital transformation,one of the major drivers for technical innovation and dynamism to all working processes.Emerging technologies were only used to a limited extent due to the lack of will to innovate and the unavailability of appropriate orientation guiding users with a more comprehensible framework.The research defined a new gap in scientific research with the concept of Corporate Digital Responsibility(CDR)in Construction 4.0—a term representing the digitization of the branch.The traditionally conservative,highly fragmented industry is predestined for this given the advanced technology,human potential and appreciation of values.Understanding the complex possibilities of innovation and recognizing the potential impact on the sustainability of buildings and the built environment promotes the adoption of corporate responsibility.The implementation of digital strategies,secured by an adapted legal framework,would accelerate the overall human,societal and digital transformation.This primary research investigates the challenges affecting the adoption of Artificial Intelligence(AI).The study highlights in which fields CDR can significantly catalyze innovation to achieve efficient,economic construction life cycles.The study used a mix of methods with a structured literature analysis and expert interview surveys enabling a critical-reflexive analysis of key factors.It evaluates the key tasks to master technological feasibility.By assessing multiple expert perspectives,the study takes stock of the acceptance of new technologies.The findings are expected to inspire corporates,researchers and practitioners across disciplines.Necessary corporate steps are outlined in the study to lay the path for defining their own digital strategy.The study shows that new research questions require a holistic approach.
