Professionalisation and public relations : an ethical mismatch

This paper explores the ethical culture in which contemporary public relations practitioners’ work and how it relates to the professionalisation of the domain. Focusing on the international umbrella public relations institution Global Alliance (GA) and other important industry bodies such as the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ), we study how the ‘work’ of a public relations practitioner is described, and as a corollary, what professional and ethical standards are promoted. Our analysis draws on theories of professions (Abbott 1988; Anderson and Schudson 2009; Volti 2008) and narrative (Surma 2004, Herman 2009), and argues that key elements of professionalisation in public relations contribute to a normative culture which is potentially at odds with notions of ethical communication. We suggest public relations needs to engage more rigorously with professional values to develop, effectively, ethical practice and be normatively aligned with other professions.

Code of ethics quality : an international comparison of corporate staff support and regulation in Australia, Canada and the United States

The objective of this paper is to examine the ‘Code of Ethics Quality’ (CEQ) in the largest companies of Australia, Canada and the United States. For this purpose, a proposed CEQ construct has been applied. It appears from the empirical findings that while Australia, Canada and the United States are extremely similar in their economic and social development, there may well be distinct cultural mores and issues that are forming their business ethics practices. A research implication derived from the performed research is that the construct provides a selection of observable and measurable elements in the context of CEQ. The construct of CEQ consists of nine measures divided into two dimensions (i.e. staff support and regulation). They should not be seen as a complete list. On the contrary, it is encouraged that others propose and elaborate revisions and extensions. A practical implication of this paper is a structure of what and how to examine the CEQ in a managerial setting. It may assist companies in their efforts to establish, maintain and improve their ethical culture, norms and beliefs within the organization and supporting them in their ethical business practices with different stakeholders in the marketplace and society. The dimensions and measures of the construct may be used as a frame of reference for further research. They may be useful and applicable across contexts and over time using similar samples when it comes to large companies, as small- or medium-sized ones may not have considered all areas nor have the elements in place. This is a research limitation, but it provides an opportunity for further research.

Clinical significance of cell cycle- and apoptosis-related markers in biliary tract cancer: a tissue microarray-based approach revealing a distinctive immunophenotype for intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas

Cholangiocarcinoma is the second most common malignant tumor of the liver. We analyzed, immunohistochemically, the significance of cell cycle- and apoptosis-related markers in 128 cholangiocarcinomas (42 intrahepatic, 70 extrahepatic, and 16 gallbladder carcinomas) combined in a tissue microarray. Follow-up was available for 57 patients (44.5%). In comparison with normal tissue (29 specimens), cholangiocarcinomas expressed significantly more frequently p53, bcl-2, bax, and COX-2 (P.05 <). Intrahepatic tumors were significantly more frequently bcl-2+ and p16+, whereas extrahepatic tumors were more often p53+ (P < .05). Loss of p16 expression was associated with reduced survival of patients. Our data show that p53, bcl-2, bax, and COX-2 have an important role in the pathogenesis of cholangiocarcinomas. The differential expression of p16, bcl-2, and p53 between intrahepatic and extrahepatic tumors demonstrates that there are location-related differences in the phenotype and the genetic profiles of these tumors. Moreover, p16 was identified as an important prognostic marker in cholangiocarcinomas.

Stem cells as tools in regenerative therapy for retinal degeneration

OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of stem cells (SCs) for regeneration of retinal degenerations. Regenerative medicine intends to provide therapies for severe injuries or chronic diseases where endogenous repair does not sufficiently restore the tissue. Pluripotent SCs, with their capacity to give rise to specialized cells, are the most promising candidates for clinical application. Despite encouraging results, a combination with up-to-date tissue engineering might be critical for ultimate success. DESIGN: The focus is on the use of SCs for regeneration of retinal degenerations. Cell populations include embryonic, neural, and bone marrow-derived SCs, and engineered grafts will also be described. RESULTS: Experimental approaches have successfully replaced damaged photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium using endogenous and exogenous SCs. CONCLUSIONS: Stem cells have the potential to significantly impact retinal regeneration. A combination with bioengineering may bear even greater promise. However, ethical and scientific issues have yet to be solved.

Na 1 Nachlass Max Horkheimer, 625 - Unterlagen zu den Vorlesungen "Einführung der Philosophie", "Geschichte des Materialismus" und "Society and Value" (p. VIII 42a-VIII 43,1-2)

"Einführung in die Philosophie", Vorlesung, Wintersemester 1956/57, 1 Heft mit eigenhändigen Notizen, 16 Blatt, davon 4 leer, mit 1 zusätzlichem Blatt; "Geschichte des Materialismus (ausgewählte Kapitel)" (GS 13, S. 397-451), Vorlesung, Sommersemester 1957, 1. Max Horkheimer, eigene Notizen, 1 Heft ohne Einband, 16 Blatt und 3 zusätzliche Blätter, 2. Hilmar Tillack: Ausgearbeitete Nachschrift der Vorlesung Max Horkheimers, Typoskript, 46 Blatt; "Society and Value", Vorlesung Chicago 1957, Heft 1: eigene Notizen, 60 Blatt, davon 13 leer, und zusätzliche 6 Blätter; Heft 2: eigene Notizen, 45 Blatt, davon 30 leer, und zusätzlich 8 Blatt; darin auch enthält: Begriff der Seele seit Leibniz", Vorlesung, Sommersemester 1958;

Na 1 Nachlass Max Horkheimer, 626 - Unterlagen zu den Vorlesungen "Society and Value" und "Die Idee der Freiheit" (p. VIII 43a-VIII 44,1-2)

"Society and Value", Vorlesung Chicago 1957, Heft 1: eigene Notizen, 60 Blatt, davon 13 leer, und zusätzlich 6 Blatt; Heft 2: eigene Notizen, 45 Blatt, davon 30 leer, und zusätzlich 8 Blätter. (Enthält auch: "Begriff der Seele seit Leibniz", Vorlesung Sommersemester 1958); "Die Idee der Freiheit" (GS 13, S. 452-514), Vorlesung Wintersemester 1957/58, eigene Notizen, 1 Heft, 45 Blatt, davon 23 leer, und zusätzlich 25 Blätter; Hilmar Tillack: Ausgearbeitete Nachschrift der Vorlesung Max Horkheimers, Typoskript, 58 Blatt;

The social evil in Chicago: a study of existing conditions with recommendations by the Vice Commission of Chicago, a municipal body appointed by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Chicago, and submitted as its report to the Mayor and City Council of Chicago

Preface -- Outline of study -- Resolution of appreciation -- Introduction and summary -- Proposed ordinance -- Recommendations -- Existing conditions in Chicago -- The social evil and the saloon -- The social evil and the police -- Sources of supply -- Child protection and education -- Rescue and reform -- The social evil and its medical aspects -- Appendices: Text of revised statutes of Illinois and ordinances of the City of Chicago ; Tables ; Exhibits.

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Bulletin / Chicago Natural History Museum.

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An ethnographic collection from the Northern Ute in the Field Museum of Natural History / James W. VanStone.

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