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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleWeb-Facilitated Learning for Bioethics Principles on Human Dignity and Human RightsRavichandran Moorthy, Novel Lyndon, Sivapalan SelvaduraiProblem statement: With the advent of globalization Information and Communication Technology (ICT), web-facilitated learning strategy had taken an important role in the learning and teaching process. This study examines how bioethics principles on human dignity and human rights can be learned through web-facilitated learning strategies among tertiary level international relations students. Bioethics was an emerging field that concerns states and … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 23 Nov 2011 · 7,021 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleBioethics Principles in the Teaching of Climate ChangeRavichandran Moorthy, Er Ah Choy, Sivapalan Selvadurai, Novel LyndonProblem statement: Bioethics is the philosophical study of the ethical controversies about humans and his environment. Bioethicists are concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, philosophy, theology and climate change. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of using bioethics resources as teaching tool in the teaching … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 10 · 20 Aug 2011 · 7,669 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsMaking Decision About Vaccines for Minors. Health Policies, Individual Choices and Legislative Interventions: The Italian CaseLorena ForniIn Italy, as in other Countries around the world, there is a strong debate about vaccines for children. This paper highlights the legal, ethical and social reasons for the mandatory vaccination practice, both in public decision-making and in private choices. In Italy there are no penalties for non-vaccination. Starting from important recent institutional and legal interventions, attention will be given … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 1 Nov 2019 · 7,159 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEnvironmental Ethics in Governing Recycled Material Styrofoam for Building Human HabitatRavichandran Moorthy, Kartini Aboo Talib Khalid, Suhana SaadStyrofoam is extensively used in food packaging businesses throughout the world. Its light weight makes it a favorite food package for entrepreneurs in food businesses. However, unlike its content, the food, which decomposed easily after some time, Styrofoam remains un-decomposed due to its oil-based structure. This study discusses the prospects of re-utilization of Styrofoam as environmentally friendly recycled material. This … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 28 Dec 2012 · 8,147 accessesView PDF Cite