Academic Hygiene 

As a university lecturer, one of the challenges I often face is uncertainties. When we do research, we face ethical issues and when we teach, we, too, have to deal with a myriad of moral issues, e.g. what scores to assign, and our lectures notes.

Like most professionals, our duties and responsibilities involve making decisions. The best we can manage lies in our moral principles and professional standards. When we conduct a human-centered study, we need to seek advice and recommendations from a specialized committee. There are procedures to follow and principles to adhere to.

Another meaning of hygiene is the mental one. We as teachers have to face challenges, too, and we need to produce academic works and perform our duties as a scholar, and as a good employee of an organization. Sometimes, we have to deal with mental conflicts, such as conflicts of interest. Hygiene helps us to move forward.