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The difference in perspective between liberals and conservatives is not so much in the values they espouse as in the weights they assign to them, with liberals in particular citing the embodiment of care (kindness) as the overriding moral imperative at the expense of essentially all other virtues. This moral priority is increasingly expressed through advocacy for the avoidance of harm and the promotion of equality. To advance their cause in the public space, conservatives are increasingly led to justify their moral choices in those terms. The result we see is a hollowing out of the public moral discourse, with considerations of mainstream traditional concepts of virtue still influencing the members of communities who have a shared source of authority, but increasingly found to be absent from the wider public discussion. What is to be done? If we are right in our diagnosis that the intractability of political discourse in the present age is due to a dearth of common values, and more specifically a lack of diversity in the values perspective of the progressive left, then it is better to acknowledge this and look to deal with it, rather than ignoring it. If greater common ground is to be found between liberals and conservatives, it is the latter group who must establish it and look to defend it, challenging the former’s monopoly on the idea of what constitutes “kindness” and enriching it by offering a more diverse palette of values and virtues allowing a more inclusive moral debate.

In light of the worldwide imperatives to tackle climate change and shift towards sustainable energy sources, this study examines the governance structures surrounding the Ngong Hills Wind Turbine Project within Kenya's renewable energy sector. The background underscores the urgency for renewable energy adoption globally and Kenya's pivotal role in the African context, with the Ngong Hills project serving as a microcosm of the nation's commitment to sustainable energy. The study's objectives are twofold: firstly, to find out the impact of stakeholder engagement on decision-making processes and project outcomes, and secondly, to examine how governance structures influence the distribution of benefits and potential challenges faced by local populations. These objectives frame an investigation into the institutional and stakeholder dynamics shaping the Ngong Hills project, guided by institutional and stakeholder theories. The statement of the problem addresses the existing knowledge gaps in understanding the governance intricacies of renewable energy initiatives, emphasizing the need for nuanced analyses that consider policy evolution, stakeholder collaborations, and socio-economic and environmental dimensions. The scope of the study is defined by a content analysis methodology, focusing on documents, policies, and interviews related to the Ngong Hills project. The significance lies in the potential to inform policy decisions, improve regulatory frameworks, and contribute to sustainable development practices in Kenya's renewable energy sector. Two theoretical frameworks guide the study: Institutional Theory for examining formal and informal influences on governance, and Stakeholder Theory for understanding collaboration dynamics and power relationships. Findings from the content analysis reveal a dynamic interplay of regulatory strengths and challenges, positive socio-economic impacts, and commendable environmental compliance. Conclusions drawn emphasize the need for ongoing policy evolution and inclusive stakeholder engagement. Recommendations highlight iterative policy adjustments, community-inclusive decision-making, and sustained environmental monitoring. This research offers valuable insights for policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders navigating the complex terrain of renewable energy governance, fostering informed decision-making and sustainable development in Kenya and beyond

In open source software (OSS) ecosystems, where interdependent packages evolve together, developers place high importance on common values such as collaborative openness and a strong commitment to software quality (e.g., compatibility). Recent surveys highlight a new landscape of OSS development, reflecting shifts towards social aspects, such as peer assistance and collaborative teamwork. However, the existing literature offers limited theoretical and empirical insights into how these motivations and OSS common values influence ecosystems beyond individual OSS projects. To address this gap, this study proposes a practice-based motivation framework that integrates self-determination theory (SDT) with the social practice view. Our research model posits that OSS developers are driven to participate in social practices governed by specific codes of conduct that align with the pursuit of OSS common values. We test our hypotheses using data from large-scale survey of 932 OSS package developers. The findings contribute to OSS research by identifying key social practices that direct developers’ efforts toward achieving OSS common values. By emphasizing the social dimensions of OSS development, this study provides a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics shaping OSS ecosystems.

In recent, lots of IoT platforms are emerging in IoT field. But there are different views on IoT Platform and its values. Here, I suggest 4 core values and roles of IoT Platform have to have. They are related to elimination entry barrier, external network effect, economy of scale and economy of scope.

본 연구는 1980년대 기독인들이 억압적 권력에 저항하면서 자발적으로 만들어갔던 공론장, 특히 ‘고난받는 자들을 위한 목요 예배’와 ‘현대인을 위한 교양 강좌회’를 중심으로 기독교 공공성의 특성을 살펴보았다. 공적인 것과 사적인 것의 경계를 넘어서는 초월성, 시민 사회의 이익을 향하는 보편성, 개인의 구체적인 삶을 근거로 한 현장성, 공통으로 합의되어 형성된 담론이 실천으로 행해지는 실천성, 누구나 접근 가능하고 자유로운 토의 과정을 통해 의사 결정 과정의 민주성을 확보하는 개방성의 가치들이다. 시대를 넘어서는 다섯 측면의 공통적 가치들은 기독교 공공성을 논하는 데 유의미한 기준이 될 것이다. 대항적 공론장으로서 목요 예배는 ‘공공성의 타자’, ‘의사소통의 타자’로서 담론의 공론장을 형성하기 어려운 조건 하에 있는 사람들이 자기의 목소리를 내도록 듣는 타자를 자처하였다. 거대 권력 앞에 버림받은 상황이 되어버린 사람들에게 가장 먼저 듣는 타자가 되어줄 뿐 아니라, 말하는 주체와 함께 행동하며, 그들의 보호막이 되어주는 일은 기독교 공공성이 갖고 있는 최우선적 과제이자 특징이다. 교육 공론장으로서 교양 강좌회는 당시 중요한 시대적인 담론들을 기독교의 공공성으로 연결하는 장이었고, 또 민주 시민 교육의 장이기도 하였다. 공론장의 해체를 종용하는 권력에 저항하기 위한 강한 결속을 다지는 장이었으며, 수평성의 원리 안에 다양한 담론이 논의되는 개방적인 공론장을 형성하였다.

The present study examines the characteristics of Christianity’s publicness, focusing on ‘Thursday Worship for Suffering People’ and ‘Liberal Arts Meetings for Modern People’ in the public sphere, which Christians voluntarily developed in resistance to the oppressive power back in the 1980s. Specifically, the following values are discussed in this study: transcendence to exceed the boundary between public and private spheres; universality to pursue benefits of the civil society; areas to consider an individual’s specific life as important; practicality to realize a discourse commonly agreed upon; and openness to secure democracy of decision-making through a free discussion process that is open to anyone. These five common values transcend the ages and are significant criteria for discussing Christianity’s publicness. Furthermore, as a counter-public sphere, Thursday Worship claimed to be the listening other, that is, ‘the other of publicness’ and ‘the other of communication,’ which lets people who found it difficult to find a voice in public sphere of discourse to be heard. Not only becoming the listening other who pays attention to people abandoned by an enormous power but also protecting them by acting in favor of the speaking subject, this is one of the top-priority missions of Christianity in terms of publicness. In the public sphere of education, Liberal Arts Meetings were a field of education for democratic citizens and an open field that connected vital discourses of the times to Christianity’s publicness. In the face of forces seeking to break up the public sphere, Liberal Arts Meetings instead formed an open public sphere where various issues were discussed in the principle of horizontality.

본 연구는 텍스트마이닝기반의 감성분석과 구조적 등위성 분석을 활용하여 배달앱에서의 공동가치파괴요인을 파악하였다. 이를 위해 배달의 민족앱의 리뷰 2,160개를 활용하였다. 공동가치파괴요인을 파악하기 위해 Textom를 활용하여 감성분석을 실시하였으며, Netminer를 활용하여 구조적 등위성 분석을 하였다. 연구의 결과 공동가치파괴요인으로 첫 번째는 “정책”,“인상”,“포인트” 등이며, 두 번째는 “확인”,“카드”,“업체” 등이다. 세 번째는 “취소”,“주소”,“인증”,“배달비” 등이다 마지막으로 “회원”,“할인”,“서비스” 등으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 시사점은 고객이 남긴 리뷰를 활용하여 서비스 실패요인을 바탕으로 가치공동파괴요인을 파악하였다. 또한, 프로세스 실패와 결과 실패로 구분하여 가치공동파괴요인을 추출하였다. 가치파괴요인을 확인함으로써 서비스 회복과 개선을 위한 향후 전략 수립이 가능하다. 이러한 시사점에도 불구하고 본 연구의 한계점은 플랫폼 내에서 발생하는 상호작용의 문제가 가치공동파괴로 측정될 수 있음이다. 향후 연구에서는 서비스 과정에 있는 각 객체들이 인식하는 가치공동파괴요인을 파악함으로써 더욱 의미있는 연구가 될 것이다.

This study aimed to identify common value co-destruction factors in the delivery app industry by utilizing text mining-based sentiment analysis and CONCOR analysis. To achieve this, the study analyzed 2,160 reviews of Baedal Minjok's app, with Textom used for sentiment analysis and CONCOR analysis performed using Netminer 4.0. The results of the study identified several common value co-destruction factors in the delivery app industry. The first category of factors included “policy,” “increase,” and “point,” while the second category included “confirmation,” “card,” and “company.” The third category of value co-destruction factors included “Cancellation,” “Address,” “Authentication,” and “Delivery Fee,” among others. Finally, the study also identified “Member,” “Discount,” and “Service” as additional value co-destruction factors. The implications of this study are significant as it provides a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to service failure in the delivery app industry. By identifying these value co-destruction factors businesses in this industry can develop effective strategies for service recovery and improvement. However it is important to note that the study's findings may be limited due to the potential shared destruction of values resulting from interactions within the delivery app platform. Future studies could seek to identify value co-destructive factors recognized by each object in the service process which may provide further insights into the factors contributing to service failure in the delivery app industry.

In this paper, we perform a simulation to verify the earth resistance values in Common Earth Network. The simulation is performed on the assumption that certain shorts are occurred in common earth network. Furthermore, from the result, we confirmed that very small earth resistance values in common earth network are given, by carrying out practical measurements in railway sections where common earth network is composed. From the effect, we could discover that the construction of common earth network is in a disadvantageous position on the financial aspect, while it is the most desirable way of construction for the purpose of Earth.

한․중․일 간에는 경제적 상호의존관계가 빠르게 확대되고 있음에도 불구하고 역사적 갈등과 상호불신의 정서적 장벽으로 인해 FTA와 같은 제도적 경제통합에는 이르지 못하고 있다. 이러한 장벽은 경제적 장벽의 제거만으로 해소되는 것이 아니라 문화적 공통성의 개발을 통해 지역 정체성을 확보하고 정서적 일체감을 조성함으로써 비로소 완화될 수 있다. 한․중․일 3국은 역사적으로 유교문화의 영향을 받아 온 공통점을 가지고 있으므로 이들 3국간에는 유교 문화적 가치를 경제통합의 공통분모로 개발할 필요가 있다. 그렇게 할 경우 한․중․일 3국은 첫째, 지역통합에 필요한 공동의 지역 정체성을 확보할 수 있고 이를 통해 통합의 정서적 장벽을 완화시킬 수 있다. 둘째, 유교윤리에서 배태된 신뢰, 화합의 정신은 지역 공동의 사회자본을 형성하게 되고 이에 연관된 지역 공공재의 확충을 통해 공동체적 기능을 강화할 수 있다. 셋째, 유교윤리의 현대적 응용을 통해 자본주의 시장경제의 문제점을 보정하고 윤리적 시장경제질서를 유도할 수 있는 정치경제적 효과를 기대할 수 있다.

China, Japan, and Korea (C.J.K) have been influenced by Confucian culture as far as politics and socio-economic affairs are concerned since the 17th century. And the Confucian values have been the cultural ethos for the rapid economic development of East Asian countries since the second world war 2. Now, there is a need to re-examine the Confucian values as a common cultural denominator for the C.J.K economic integration for the following reasons. First, through the Confucian cultural denominator, C.J.K can achieve a regional identity that will contribute to alleviate the mutual dis-trust and historical conflicts among them. Second, social capital that derived from Confucian ethics such as social trust can be expanded within Northeast Asia. Third, Confucian ethics provide some ideological bases that could be able to complement the non-ethical problems of current capitalist market economic system and then C.J.K economic community would be able to lead an ethical market economic order.