Academic Articles & Research Papers

Evaluating the social return on investment of dance movement for wellbeing in the prevention of burnout among healthcare staff: a study protocol

Introduction Improvement in the National Health Service (NHS) employees’ mental well-being and staff retention are current key issues. Evidence indicates that dance movement therapy (DMT) has been effective in improving mental health and we...

Integrating clinical and public health knowledge in support of joint medical practice

Abstract Background Strong relations between medicine and public health have long been advocated. Today, professional medical practice assumes joint clinical/public health objectives: GPs are expected to practice community medicine; Hospita...

Principles of robotics: regulating robots in the real world

This paper proposes a set of five ethical principles, together with seven high-level messages, as a basis for responsible robotics. The Principles of Robotics were drafted in 2010 and published online in 2011. Since then the principles have...

Promoting inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics: Addressing challenges for pediatric access

Pediatric access to exoskeletons lags far behind that of adults. In this article, we promote inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics by identifying and addressing challenges and barriers to pediatric access to this potentially life-changing t...

Killer Robots

abstract The United States Army's Future Combat Systems Project, which aims to manufacture a ‘robot army’ to be ready for deployment by 2012, is only the latest and most dramatic example of military interest in the use of artificially intel...

Robots and Robotics in Nursing

Technological advancements have led to the use of robots as prospective partners to complement understaffing and deliver effective care to patients. This article discusses relevant concepts on robots from the perspective of nursing theories...

Granny and the robots: ethical issues in robot care for the elderly

Robot ethics: the ethical and social implications of robotics

Robots today serve in many roles, from entertainer to educator to executioner. As robotics technology advances, ethical concerns become more pressing: Should robots be programmed to follow a code of ethics, if this is even possible? Are the...

Ethics of Quantum Computing: an Outline

Abstract This paper intends to contribute to the emerging literature on the ethical problems posed by quantum computing and quantum technologies in general. The key ethical questions are as follows: Does quantum computing pose new ethical p...

On the controllability of distributed systems

To "control" a system is to make it behave (hopefully) according to our "wishes," in a way compatible with safety and ethics, at the least possible cost. The systems considered here are distributed-i.e., governed (modeled) by partial differ...

Cybersecurity in Health Care

Abstract Ethical questions have always been crucial in health care; the rapid dissemination of ICT makes some of those questions even more pressing and also raises new ones. One of these new questions is cybersecurity in relation to ethics ...

Cybersecurity and Ethics

Even though the term “cybersecurity” was not used at the beginning of computer development, the problems associated with it existed at a very early stage and became increasingly important in parallel with the rapid spread of computers as we...

Cybersecurity Measures for Logistics Industry

The logistics sector plays a crucial role in the worldwide economy by facilitating the efficient and punctual transportation of commodities and services. Nevertheless, the growing reliance on technological and digital infrastructure has hig...

Cybersecurity for eHealth

The modern realities of cybersecurity have uncovered the unpreparedness of many sectors and industries to deal with emerging threats. One of these sectors is the healthcare industry. The pervasiveness and proliferation of digital innovation...

Blockchain in Cybersecurity

Blockchain is a promising technology that can help organizations improve their cybersecurity. Blockchain has many inherent features that can help enhance data security, improve threat detection and response, strengthen authentication and au...

A principlist framework for cybersecurity ethics

Cybersecurity and Blockchain Usage in Contemporary Business

The use of computers is becoming more and more common. The power and maliciousness of powerful attackers are increasing. Organizations must improve their ability to mitigate information security threats. Adequate protection is more critical...

Quantum Computing for Cybersecurity

This chapter explores the impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity, comparing classical and quantum techniques. It provides an overview of the current quantum landscape, focusing on the threats posed by quantum algorithms to traditional...

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is generally considered as an information security topic, often associated with personal data and information databases: collecting, exposing, corrupting, or deleting these data. However, it is a more global problem, and relat...

Cybersecurity

"This book is the first of its kind to introduce the integration of ethics, laws, risks, and policies in cyberspace. The book will advance understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of cyberspace followed by the risks involved along wit...