Tag: Ethics

Fall 2025 Volume 8 Issue 3

Ethics of UX Design in Social Media

Anna Katherine Zhao November 25, 2025

UX design is an increasingly important field in the digital world as designers dictate the way users interact with digital products, shaping their experiences, emotions, and satisfaction level. This article explores the ethical implications of social media UX design through consequentialist and rights approaches. It also identifies existing patterns of unethical design on social media. In order to maintain integrity and public trust, it is important to establish a universal code of ethics in UX design.

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Fall 2025 Volume 8 Issue 3

Bridging the Gap Between Profit and Responsibility: Ethics in Construction Engineering

Dennis Tran November 25, 2025

This article explores the ethical challenges faced by construction engineers in balancing legal compliance with sustainable practices. It emphasizes the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development in an industry that significantly impacts both the environment and society. The article examines how construction professionals navigate moral dilemmas when deciding between immediate economic returns and long-term environmental and social welfare. Through ethical frameworks such as utilitarianism, rights-based approaches, and the common good, the article argues for a greater emphasis on sustainability in construction, despite the financial and organizational barriers that hinder its widespread adoption. A case study of the Hyatt Regency walkway collapse is discussed to highlight the catastrophic consequences of neglecting ethical standards. Ultimately, the article advocates for stronger ethical guidelines and leadership to promote sustainability and social responsibility in the construction industry.

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