Step 1: Contextual Framework Pass (Facts)

Extract roles, states, and resources from the facts section

Sustainability - Lawn Irrigation Design
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Facts Section

Section Content:
Facts:
Engineer Jaylani is a firm principal for Cutting Edge Engineering and is under contract to complete the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work for a new resort that will be located in a semi-arid region of the southwestern United States.
The project’s landscape architect specifies a traditional lawn irrigation system for the resort’s golf course as part of the project.
Engineer Intern Wasser is a new employee at Cutting Edge, and Engineer Jaylani assigns Wasser the task of sketching out details for the irrigation system.
Wasser refuses to perform the task and says the traditional irrigation system will waste fresh water, cites a recent hydrogeological study indicating that the proposed use would lower the water table, and asserts that Cutting Edge should not do this kind of work.
In a formal memorandum to Jaylani, Wasser argues the proposed lawn irrigation system is not consistent with several United Nations sustainable development goals including but not limited to Goal 6– Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, Goal 11– Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, and Goal 15– Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.
Further, Wasser points to NSPE Code of Ethics Professional Obligation III.2.d, “Engineers are encouraged to adhere to the principles of sustainable development,” and claims the proposed lawn irrigation system does not conform to sustainability principles.
Roles Extraction
LLM Prompt
DUAL ROLE EXTRACTION - Professional Roles Analysis EXISTING ROLE CLASSES IN ONTOLOGY: - Employer Relationship Role: Organizational relationship balancing loyalty and independence - Engineer Role: A professional role involving engineering practice and responsibilities - Participant Role: A role of an involved party or stakeholder that does not itself establish professional obligations ( - Professional Peer Role: Collegial relationship with mentoring and review obligations - Professional Role: A role within a profession that entails recognized ends/goals of practice (e.g., safeguarding public - Provider-Client Role: Service delivery relationship with duties of competence and care - Public Responsibility Role: Societal obligation that can override other professional duties - Role: A role that can be realized by processes involving professional duties and ethical obligations. This - Stakeholder Role: A participant role borne by stakeholders such as Clients, Employers, and the Public. Typically not t - Test Professional Role: Test class for source reference - Test Professional Role: Test class for source reference - Test Professional Role: Test class for source reference - Test Professional Role: Test class for source reference - Test Professional Role: Test class for source reference === TASK === From the following case text (facts section), extract information at TWO levels: LEVEL 1 - NEW ROLE CLASSES: Identify professional roles that appear to be NEW types not covered by existing classes above. Look for: - Specialized professional functions - Emerging role types in engineering/technology - Domain-specific professional positions - Roles with unique qualifications or responsibilities For each NEW role class, provide: - label: Clear professional role name - definition: Detailed description of role function and scope - distinguishing_features: What makes this role unique/different - professional_scope: Areas of responsibility and authority - typical_qualifications: Required education, licensing, experience - generated_obligations: What specific duties does this role create? - associated_virtues: What virtues/qualities are expected (integrity, competence, etc.)? - relationship_type: Provider-Client, Professional Peer, Employer, Public Responsibility - domain_context: Engineering/Medical/Legal/etc. - examples_from_case: How this role appears in the case text - source_text: EXACT text snippet from the case where this role class is first identified or described (max 200 characters) LEVEL 2 - ROLE INDIVIDUALS: Identify specific people mentioned who fulfill professional roles. For each person: - name: EXACT name or identifier as it appears in the text (e.g., "Engineer A", "Client B", "Dr. Smith") - role_classification: Which role class they fulfill (use existing classes when possible, or new class label if discovered) - attributes: Specific qualifications, experience, titles, licenses mentioned in the text - relationships: Employment, reporting, collaboration relationships explicitly stated - Each relationship should specify: type (employs, reports_to, collaborates_with, serves_client, etc.) and target (person/org name) - active_obligations: What specific duties is this person fulfilling in the case? - ethical_tensions: Any conflicts between role obligations and personal/other obligations? - case_involvement: How they participate in this case - source_text: EXACT text snippet from the case where this individual is first mentioned or described (max 200 characters) IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the actual names/identifiers found in the case text. DO NOT create realistic names or make up details not explicitly stated. CASE TEXT: Engineer Jaylani is a firm principal for Cutting Edge Engineering and is under contract to complete the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work for a new resort that will be located in a semi-arid region of the southwestern United States. The project’s landscape architect specifies a traditional lawn irrigation system for the resort’s golf course as part of the project. Engineer Intern Wasser is a new employee at Cutting Edge, and Engineer Jaylani assigns Wasser the task of sketching out details for the irrigation system. Wasser refuses to perform the task and says the traditional irrigation system will waste fresh water, cites a recent hydrogeological study indicating that the proposed use would lower the water table, and asserts that Cutting Edge should not do this kind of work. In a formal memorandum to Jaylani, Wasser argues the proposed lawn irrigation system is not consistent with several United Nations sustainable development goals including but not limited to Goal 6– Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, Goal 11– Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, and Goal 15– Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss. Further, Wasser points to NSPE Code of Ethics Professional Obligation III.2.d, “Engineers are encouraged to adhere to the principles of sustainable development,” and claims the proposed lawn irrigation system does not conform to sustainability principles. Respond with valid JSON in this format: { "new_role_classes": [ { "label": "Environmental Compliance Specialist", "definition": "Professional responsible for ensuring projects meet environmental regulations and standards", "distinguishing_features": ["Environmental regulation expertise", "Compliance assessment capabilities", "EPA standards knowledge"], "professional_scope": "Environmental impact assessment, regulatory compliance review, permit coordination", "typical_qualifications": ["Environmental engineering degree", "Regulatory compliance experience", "Knowledge of EPA standards"], "generated_obligations": ["Ensure regulatory compliance", "Report violations", "Maintain environmental standards"], "associated_virtues": ["Environmental stewardship", "Regulatory integrity", "Technical competence"], "relationship_type": "Provider-Client", "domain_context": "Engineering", "examples_from_case": ["Engineer A was retained to prepare environmental assessment", "specialist reviewed compliance requirements"], "source_text": "Engineer A was retained to prepare environmental assessment" } ], "role_individuals": [ { "name": "Engineer A", "role_classification": "Environmental Compliance Specialist", "attributes": { "title": "Engineer", "license": "professional engineering license", "specialization": "environmental engineer", "experience": "several years of experience" }, "relationships": [ {"type": "retained_by", "target": "Client W"} ], "case_involvement": "Retained to prepare comprehensive report addressing organic compound characteristics", "source_text": "Engineer A, a professional engineer with several years of experience, was retained by Client W" } ] }
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LLM Response
```json
{
    "new_role_classes": [
        {
            "label": "Firm Principal Role",
            "definition": "Senior leadership position in an engineering firm with authority over project contracts, resource allocation, and supervision of engineering staff",
            "distinguishing_features": ["Contract authority", "Staff supervision responsibilities", "Business development duties", "Final technical approval authority"],
            "professional_scope": "Business management, project oversight, staff supervision, client relations, contract negotiation and execution",
            "typical_qualifications": ["Professional engineering license", "Extensive engineering experience", "Business management experience", "Partnership or ownership stake"],
            "generated_obligations": ["Ensure project completion", "Supervise staff appropriately", "Maintain firm reputation", "Balance business and ethical obligations"],
            "associated_virtues": ["Leadership", "Business acumen", "Professional integrity", "Mentorship"],
            "relationship_type": "Employer Relationship Role",
            "domain_context": "Engineering",
            "examples_from_case": ["Engineer Jaylani is a firm principal for Cutting Edge Engineering"],
            "source_text": "Engineer Jaylani is a firm principal for Cutting Edge Engineering and is under contract to complete the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work"
        },
        {
            "label": "Engineer Intern Role",
            "definition": "Entry-level engineering position for individuals gaining practical experience under supervision while working toward professional licensure",
            "distinguishing_features": ["Supervised practice requirement", "Learning-focused position", "Limited independent authority", "Professional development emphasis"],
            "professional_scope": "Performing engineering tasks under supervision, learning professional practices, developing technical skills",
            "typical_qualifications": ["Engineering degree or in progress", "EIT certification or eligibility", "No independent practice authority"],
            "generated_obligations": ["Follow supervisor instructions", "Learn professional standards", "Seek guidance when needed", "Maintain ethical standards even as trainee"],
            "associated_virtues": ["Diligence", "Learning orientation", "Professional courage", "Ethical awareness"],
            "relationship_type": "Professional Peer Role",
            "domain_context": "Engineering",
            "examples_from_case": ["Engineer Intern Wasser is a new employee at Cutting Edge"],
            "source_text": "Engineer Intern Wasser is a new employee at Cutting Edge, and Engineer Jaylani assigns Wasser the task of sketching out details"
        },
        {
            "label": "Landscape Architect Role",
            "definition": "Design professional responsible for outdoor space planning, including environmental and aesthetic considerations for land development projects",
            "distinguishing_features": ["Landscape design expertise", "Environmental planning knowledge", "Aesthetic design capabilities", "Site planning authority"],
            "professional_scope": "Site design, environmental planning, irrigation system specification, aesthetic landscape development",
            "typical_qualifications": ["Landscape architecture degree", "Professional licensure", "Design portfolio", "Environmental planning knowledge"],
            "generated_obligations": ["Create functional designs", "Consider environmental impact", "Coordinate with other professionals", "Meet client aesthetic needs"],
            "associated_virtues": ["Creative vision", "Environmental awareness", "Technical competence", "Collaborative spirit"],
            "relationship_type": "Professional Peer Role",
            "domain_context": "Engineering",
            "examples_from_case": ["The project's landscape architect specifies a traditional lawn irrigation system"],
            "source_text": "The project's landscape architect specifies a traditional lawn irrigation system for the resort's golf course as part of the project"
        }
    ],
    "role_individuals": [
        {
            "name": "Engineer Jaylani",
            "role_classification": "Firm Principal Role",
            "attributes": {
                "title": "firm principal",
                "company": "Cutting Edge Engineering",
                "contract_scope": "mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work"
            },
            "relationships": [
                {"type": "employs", "target": "Wasser"},
                {"type": "supervises", "target": "Wasser"},
                {"type": "contracted_by", "target": "new resort"}
            ],
            "active_obligations": ["Complete MEP work for resort", "Supervise engineering staff", "Manage project delivery"],
            "ethical_tensions": ["Business interests vs. sustainability concerns raised by intern", "Contract obligations vs. environmental impact"],
            "case_involvement": "Principal engineer managing resort project and supervising intern who raises sustainability concerns",
            "source_text": "Engineer Jaylani is a firm principal for Cutting Edge Engineering and is under contract to complete the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work"
        },
        {
            "name": "Wasser",
            "role_classification": "Engineer Intern Role",
            "attributes": {
                "title": "Engineer Intern",
                "employment_status": "new employee",
                "company": "Cutting Edge"
            },
            "relationships": [
                {"type": "employed_by", "target": "Cutting Edge Engineering"},
                {"type": "reports_to", "target": "Engineer Jaylani"}
            ],
            "active_obligations": ["Complete assigned engineering tasks", "Follow supervisor direction", "Uphold engineering ethics"],
            "ethical_tensions": ["Supervisor's instructions vs. sustainability concerns", "Job security vs. ethical obligations", "Following orders vs. professional responsibility"],
            "case_involvement": "Refuses irrigation system task citing water waste and sustainability concerns, writes formal memorandum opposing project",
            "source_text": "Engineer Intern Wasser is a new employee at Cutting Edge, and Engineer Jaylani assigns Wasser the task of sketching out details"
        }
    ]
}
```
States Extraction
LLM Prompt
EXISTING STATE CLASSES IN ONTOLOGY (DO NOT RE-EXTRACT THESE): STATE STATES: - AI Tool Inexperience State: A state where a professional is using AI tools without prior experience or full understanding of their functionality, accuracy, and limitations - AI Tool Reliance State: A state where a professional is using AI-generated content or tools for technical work without full verification processes - Certification Required State: Checkpoint state requiring formal validation processes - Client Risk Acceptance State: A state where a client has been fully informed of specific risks to vulnerable populations but chooses to proceed without mitigation measures - Climate Resilience Policy State: A state where an organization has formal policies requiring infrastructure projects to incorporate climate change resilience and sustainability considerations - Competing Duties State: State requiring ethical prioritization between conflicting obligations - Confidentiality Breach State: A state where client confidential information has been exposed to unauthorized parties or systems without prior consent - Conflict of Interest State: Professional situation where personal and professional interests compete - Disproportionate Impact Discovery State: A state where a professional has discovered that a proposed solution would disproportionately harm a specific vulnerable population under certain conditions - Insufficient Attribution State: A state where substantial contributions to work product from AI or other sources are not properly acknowledged or cited - Make Objective Truthful Statements: Requirement for honesty in professional communications - Mentor Absence State: A state where a professional lacks access to their established mentor or supervisor for guidance and quality assurance, affecting their confidence and work processes - Non-Compliant State: State requiring compliance remediation - Non-Compliant State: Problematic state requiring immediate corrective action - Objective and Truthful Statements: Requirement for honesty in professional communications - Professional Position Statement: Official position statements from professional organizations defining key concepts and standards - Provide Objective Statements: Professional communication standard - Public Statements: Requirement for honesty and objectivity in all public communications and professional statements - Regulatory Compliance State: Legal compliance context constraining actions - Stakeholder Division State: A state where stakeholder groups have expressed conflicting preferences for different technical solutions, creating competing pressures on professional decision-making - State: A quality representing conditions that affect ethical decisions and professional conduct. This is the S component of the formal specification D=(R,P,O,S,Rs,A,E,Ca,Cs). - Technical Writing Insecurity State: A state where a professional lacks confidence in a specific technical skill area despite having expertise in other aspects of their field IMPORTANT: Only extract NEW state types not listed above! You are analyzing a professional ethics case to extract both STATE CLASSES and STATE INSTANCES. DEFINITIONS: - STATE CLASS: A type of situational condition (e.g., "Conflict of Interest", "Emergency Situation", "Resource Constraint") - STATE INDIVIDUAL: A specific instance of a state active in this case attached to specific people/organizations CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: Every STATE CLASS you identify MUST be based on at least one specific STATE INDIVIDUAL instance in the case. You cannot propose a state class without providing the concrete instance(s) that demonstrate it. KEY INSIGHT FROM LITERATURE: States are not abstract - they are concrete conditions affecting specific actors at specific times. Each state has a subject (WHO is in the state), temporal boundaries (WHEN), and causal relationships (WHY). YOUR TASK - Extract two LINKED types of entities: 1. NEW STATE CLASSES (types not in the existing ontology above): - Novel types of situational states discovered in this case - Must be sufficiently general to apply to other cases - Should represent distinct environmental or contextual conditions - Consider both inertial (persistent) and non-inertial (momentary) fluents 2. STATE INDIVIDUALS (specific instances in this case): - Specific states active in this case narrative - MUST be attached to specific individuals or organizations in the case - Include temporal properties (when initiated, when terminated) - Include causal relationships (triggered by what event, affects which obligations) - Map to existing classes where possible, or to new classes you discover EXTRACTION GUIDELINES: For NEW STATE CLASSES, identify: - Label: Clear, professional name for the state type - Definition: What this state represents - Activation conditions: What events/conditions trigger this state - Termination conditions: What events/conditions end this state - Persistence type: "inertial" (persists until terminated) or "non-inertial" (momentary) - Affected obligations: Which professional duties does this state affect? - Temporal properties: How does this state evolve over time? - Domain context: Medical/Engineering/Legal/etc. - Examples from case: Specific instances showing this state type For STATE INDIVIDUALS, identify: - Identifier: Unique descriptor (e.g., "John_Smith_ConflictOfInterest_ProjectX") - State class: Which state type it represents (existing or new) - Subject: WHO is in this state (person/organization name from the case) - Initiated by: What event triggered this state? - Initiated at: When did this state begin? - Terminated by: What event ended this state (if applicable)? - Terminated at: When did this state end (if applicable)? - Affects obligations: Which specific obligations were affected? - Urgency/Intensity: Does this state's urgency change over time? - Related parties: Who else is affected by this state? - Case involvement: How this state affected the case outcome CASE TEXT FROM facts SECTION: Engineer Jaylani is a firm principal for Cutting Edge Engineering and is under contract to complete the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work for a new resort that will be located in a semi-arid region of the southwestern United States. The project’s landscape architect specifies a traditional lawn irrigation system for the resort’s golf course as part of the project. Engineer Intern Wasser is a new employee at Cutting Edge, and Engineer Jaylani assigns Wasser the task of sketching out details for the irrigation system. Wasser refuses to perform the task and says the traditional irrigation system will waste fresh water, cites a recent hydrogeological study indicating that the proposed use would lower the water table, and asserts that Cutting Edge should not do this kind of work. In a formal memorandum to Jaylani, Wasser argues the proposed lawn irrigation system is not consistent with several United Nations sustainable development goals including but not limited to Goal 6– Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, Goal 11– Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, and Goal 15– Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss. Further, Wasser points to NSPE Code of Ethics Professional Obligation III.2.d, “Engineers are encouraged to adhere to the principles of sustainable development,” and claims the proposed lawn irrigation system does not conform to sustainability principles. Respond with a JSON structure. Here's a CONCRETE EXAMPLE showing the required linkage: EXAMPLE (if the case mentions "Engineer A faced a conflict when discovering his brother worked for the contractor"): { "new_state_classes": [ { "label": "Family Conflict of Interest", "definition": "A state where a professional's family relationships create potential bias in professional decisions", "activation_conditions": ["Discovery of family member involvement", "Family member has financial interest"], "termination_conditions": ["Recusal from decision", "Family member withdraws"], "persistence_type": "inertial", "affected_obligations": ["Duty of impartiality", "Disclosure requirements"], "temporal_properties": "Persists until formally addressed through recusal or disclosure", "domain_context": "Engineering", "examples_from_case": ["Engineer A discovered brother worked for ABC Contractors"], "source_text": "Engineer A faced a conflict when discovering his brother worked for the contractor", "confidence": 0.85, "rationale": "Specific type of conflict not covered by general COI in existing ontology" } ], "state_individuals": [ { "identifier": "EngineerA_FamilyConflict_ABCContractors", "state_class": "Family Conflict of Interest", "subject": "Engineer A", "initiated_by": "Discovery that brother is senior manager at ABC Contractors", "initiated_at": "When bidding process began", "terminated_by": "Engineer A recused from contractor selection", "terminated_at": "Two weeks after discovery", "affects_obligations": ["Maintain impartial contractor selection", "Disclose conflicts to client"], "urgency_level": "high", "related_parties": ["Client B", "ABC Contractors", "Engineer A's brother"], "case_involvement": "Led to Engineer A's recusal from contractor selection process", "source_text": "Engineer A discovered his brother is senior manager at ABC Contractors during the bidding process", "is_existing_class": false, "confidence": 0.9 } ] } YOUR RESPONSE FORMAT (use the same structure with YOUR case's specific details): { "new_state_classes": [ // For each new state type you discover ], "state_individuals": [ // For each specific instance in the case (MUST have at least one per new class) ] } EXTRACTION RULES: 1. For EVERY new state class you identify, you MUST provide at least one corresponding state individual 2. State individuals MUST have a clear subject (specific person/organization from the case) 3. If you cannot identify a specific instance, do not create the state class 4. States without subjects are invalid (e.g., cannot have "general emergency" - must be "City M's water emergency") 5. Each state individual should clearly demonstrate why its state class is needed Focus on states that: 1. Are attached to specific individuals or organizations mentioned in the case 2. Have clear temporal boundaries (when initiated, when terminated) 3. Affect specific ethical obligations or professional duties 4. Show causal relationships with events in the case 5. Demonstrate the context-dependent nature of professional ethics EXAMPLE OF CORRECT EXTRACTION: State Class: "Public Health Risk State" State Individual: "City_M_PublicHealthRisk_2023" with subject="City M", initiated_by="Decision to change water source", affects_obligations=["Ensure public safety", "Provide clean water"] EXAMPLE OF INCORRECT EXTRACTION: State Class: "Emergency Situation" with NO corresponding individual (INVALID - no specific instance)
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LLM Response
```json
{
  "new_state_classes": [
    {
      "label": "Sustainability Principle Conflict State",
      "definition": "A state where a professional is directed to work on a project that conflicts with established sustainability principles and environmental protection goals",
      "activation_conditions": ["Assignment to environmentally harmful project", "Recognition of conflict with sustainability standards", "Professional sustainability guidelines exist"],
      "termination_conditions": ["Project modification to meet sustainability standards", "Professional reassignment", "Client acceptance of sustainable alternatives"],
      "persistence_type": "inertial",
      "affected_obligations": ["Duty to protect public welfare", "Adherence to sustainable development principles", "Environmental stewardship"],
      "temporal_properties": "Persists until project specifications are modified or professional is reassigned",
      "domain_context": "Engineering",
      "examples_from_case": ["Wasser assigned to design traditional irrigation system in semi-arid region"],
      "source_text": "Wasser refuses to perform the task and says the traditional irrigation system will waste fresh water",
      "confidence": 0.9,
      "rationale": "Specific conflict between assigned work and sustainability principles not covered by existing states"
    },
    {
      "label": "Subordinate Ethical Objection State",
      "definition": "A state where a junior professional formally objects to an assignment on ethical grounds, creating tension between hierarchical authority and professional ethics",
      "activation_conditions": ["Junior professional receives ethically questionable assignment", "Formal objection raised", "Hierarchical relationship exists"],
      "termination_conditions": ["Resolution through reassignment", "Supervisor acceptance of objection", "Compromise solution reached"],
      "persistence_type": "inertial",
      "affected_obligations": ["Duty to follow supervisor direction", "Duty to uphold professional ethics", "Duty to protect public welfare"],
      "temporal_properties": "Persists until formal resolution between parties",
      "domain_context": "Engineering",
      "examples_from_case": ["Engineer Intern Wasser formally objects to Engineer Jaylani's assignment"],
      "source_text": "In a formal memorandum to Jaylani, Wasser argues the proposed lawn irrigation system is not consistent",
      "confidence": 0.85,
      "rationale": "Unique state involving power dynamics and ethical objection not covered by existing conflict states"
    },
    {
      "label": "Water Resource Depletion Risk State",
      "definition": "A state where a project poses documented risk to local water resources based on scientific studies",
      "activation_conditions": ["Scientific study shows water table impact", "Project involves significant water usage", "Semi-arid or water-scarce location"],
      "termination_conditions": ["Project redesign to minimize water impact", "Implementation of water conservation measures", "Project cancellation"],
      "persistence_type": "inertial",
      "affected_obligations": ["Environmental protection duty", "Sustainable resource management", "Public welfare protection"],
      "temporal_properties": "Persists throughout project unless mitigation measures implemented",
      "domain_context": "Engineering",
      "examples_from_case": ["Resort project's irrigation system would lower water table per hydrogeological study"],
      "source_text": "cites a recent hydrogeological study indicating that the proposed use would lower the water table",
      "confidence": 0.88,
      "rationale": "Specific environmental risk state with scientific documentation not covered by general risk states"
    }
  ],
  "state_individuals": [
    {
      "identifier": "Wasser_SustainabilityConflict_ResortIrrigation",
      "state_class": "Sustainability Principle Conflict State",
      "subject": "Engineer Intern Wasser",
      "initiated_by": "Assignment to design traditional lawn irrigation system for golf course",
      "initiated_at": "When Jaylani assigned the irrigation system task",
      "terminated_by": "Not yet terminated in case narrative",
      "terminated_at": "Ongoing",
      "affects_obligations": ["Adhere to sustainable development principles (NSPE III.2.d)", "Protect public welfare", "Support UN SDGs 6, 11, and 15"],
      "urgency_level": "high",
      "related_parties": ["Engineer Jaylani", "Cutting Edge Engineering", "Resort client"],
      "case_involvement": "Led to Wasser's refusal to perform assigned task and formal memorandum",
      "source_text": "Wasser refuses to perform the task and says the traditional irrigation system will waste fresh water",
      "is_existing_class": false,
      "confidence": 0.9
    },
    {
      "identifier": "Wasser_SubordinateObjection_Jaylani",
      "state_class": "Subordinate Ethical Objection State",
      "subject": "Engineer Intern Wasser",
      "initiated_by": "Refusal to design irrigation system and submission of formal memorandum",
      "initiated_at": "When Wasser refused the assignment and submitted memorandum",
      "terminated_by": "Not yet resolved in case narrative",
      "terminated_at": "Ongoing",
      "affects_obligations": ["Follow supervisor direction", "Uphold professional ethics", "Maintain workplace relationships"],
      "urgency_level": "high",
      "related_parties": ["Engineer Jaylani", "Cutting Edge Engineering"],
      "case_involvement": "Created workplace conflict requiring resolution between intern and principal",
      "source_text": "In a formal memorandum to Jaylani, Wasser argues",
      "is_existing_class": false,
      "confidence": 0.85
    },
    {
      "identifier": "ResortProject_WaterDepletion_SemiAridRegion",
      "state_class": "Water Resource Depletion Risk State",
      "subject": "Resort Project (Cutting Edge Engineering)",
      "initiated_by": "Hydrogeological study showing water table impact from proposed irrigation",
      "initiated_at": "When study results became known",
      "terminated_by": "Not yet addressed in case narrative",
      "terminated_at": "Ongoing",
      "affects_obligations": ["Environmental protection", "Sustainable water management", "Public resource preservation"],
      "urgency_level": "high",
      "related_parties": ["Local community", "Cutting Edge Engineering", "Resort client", "Future water users"],
      "case_involvement": "Scientific basis for Wasser's ethical objection to the project",
      "source_text": "cites a recent hydrogeological study indicating that the proposed use would lower the water table",
      "is_existing_class": false,
      "confidence": 0.88
    },
    {
      "identifier": "CuttingEdge_ClientRiskAcceptance_WaterImpact",
      "state_class": "Client Risk Acceptance State",
      "subject": "Cutting Edge Engineering",
      "initiated_by": "Landscape architect's specification of traditional irrigation despite known impacts",
      "initiated_at": "When irrigation system was specified for the project",
      "terminated_by": "Not yet terminated - client has not modified requirements",
      "terminated_at": "Ongoing",
      "affects_obligations": ["Inform client of risks", "Suggest alternatives", "Document concerns"],
      "urgency_level": "medium",
      "related_parties": ["Resort client", "Landscape architect", "Local community"],
      "case_involvement": "Client proceeding with traditional irrigation despite sustainability concerns",
      "source_text": "The project's landscape architect specifies a traditional lawn irrigation system",
      "is_existing_class": true,
      "confidence": 0.75
    }
  ]
}
```
Resources Extraction
LLM Prompt
EXISTING RESOURCE CLASSES IN ONTOLOGY (DO NOT RE-EXTRACT THESE): - Legal Resource: Legal framework constraining professional practice - Resource: An independent continuant entity that serves as input or reference for professional activities. This is the Rs component of the formal specification D=(R,P,O,S,Rs,A,E,Ca,Cs). - Resource Constrained: Resource limitation affecting available actions - Resource Constraint: Limitations on available time, budget, materials, or human resources (Ganascia 2007) - Resource Type: Meta-class for specific resource types recognized by the ProEthica system - Resources Available: Resource sufficiency enabling full options IMPORTANT: Only extract NEW resource types not listed above! You are analyzing a professional ethics case to extract both RESOURCE CLASSES and RESOURCE INSTANCES. DEFINITIONS: - RESOURCE CLASS: A type of document, tool, standard, or knowledge source (e.g., "Emergency Response Protocol", "Technical Specification", "Ethics Code") - RESOURCE INDIVIDUAL: A specific instance of a resource used in this case (e.g., "NSPE Code of Ethics 2023", "City M Water Quality Standards") CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: Every RESOURCE CLASS you identify MUST be based on at least one specific RESOURCE INDIVIDUAL instance in the case. You cannot propose a resource class without providing the concrete instance(s) that demonstrate it. YOUR TASK - Extract two LINKED types of entities: 1. NEW RESOURCE CLASSES (types not in the existing ontology above): - Novel types of resources discovered in this case - Must be sufficiently general to apply to other cases - Should represent distinct categories of decision-making resources - Consider documents, tools, standards, guidelines, databases, etc. 2. RESOURCE INDIVIDUALS (specific instances in this case): - Specific documents, tools, or knowledge sources mentioned - MUST have identifiable titles or descriptions - Include metadata (creator, date, version) where available - Map to existing classes where possible, or to new classes you discover EXTRACTION GUIDELINES: For NEW RESOURCE CLASSES, identify: - Label: Clear, professional name for the resource type - Definition: What this resource type represents - Resource type: document, tool, standard, guideline, database, etc. - Accessibility: public, restricted, proprietary, etc. - Authority source: Who typically creates/maintains these resources - Typical usage: How these resources are typically used - Domain context: Medical/Engineering/Legal/etc. - Examples from case: Specific instances showing this resource type For RESOURCE INDIVIDUALS, identify: - Identifier: Unique descriptor (e.g., "NSPE_CodeOfEthics_2023") - Resource class: Which resource type it represents (existing or new) - Document title: Official name or description - Created by: Organization or authority that created it - Created at: When it was created (if mentioned) - Version: Edition or version information - URL or location: Where to find it (if mentioned) - Used by: Who used this resource in the case - Used in context: How this resource was applied - Case involvement: How this resource affected decisions CASE TEXT FROM facts SECTION: Engineer Jaylani is a firm principal for Cutting Edge Engineering and is under contract to complete the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work for a new resort that will be located in a semi-arid region of the southwestern United States. The project’s landscape architect specifies a traditional lawn irrigation system for the resort’s golf course as part of the project. Engineer Intern Wasser is a new employee at Cutting Edge, and Engineer Jaylani assigns Wasser the task of sketching out details for the irrigation system. Wasser refuses to perform the task and says the traditional irrigation system will waste fresh water, cites a recent hydrogeological study indicating that the proposed use would lower the water table, and asserts that Cutting Edge should not do this kind of work. In a formal memorandum to Jaylani, Wasser argues the proposed lawn irrigation system is not consistent with several United Nations sustainable development goals including but not limited to Goal 6– Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, Goal 11– Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, and Goal 15– Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss. Further, Wasser points to NSPE Code of Ethics Professional Obligation III.2.d, “Engineers are encouraged to adhere to the principles of sustainable development,” and claims the proposed lawn irrigation system does not conform to sustainability principles. Respond with a JSON structure. Here's an EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE (if the case mentions "Engineer A consulted the NSPE Code of Ethics and the state's engineering regulations"): { "new_resource_classes": [ { "label": "State Engineering Regulations", "definition": "Legal requirements and regulations governing engineering practice at the state level", "resource_type": "regulatory_document", "accessibility": ["public", "official"], "authority_source": "State Engineering Board", "typical_usage": "Legal compliance and professional practice guidance", "domain_context": "Engineering", "examples_from_case": ["State engineering regulations consulted by Engineer A"], "source_text": "Engineer A consulted the state's engineering regulations", "confidence": 0.85, "rationale": "Specific type of regulatory resource not in existing ontology" } ], "resource_individuals": [ { "identifier": "NSPE_CodeOfEthics_Current", "resource_class": "Professional Ethics Code", "document_title": "NSPE Code of Ethics", "created_by": "National Society of Professional Engineers", "created_at": "Current version", "version": "Current", "used_by": "Engineer A", "used_in_context": "Consulted for ethical guidance on conflict of interest", "case_involvement": "Provided framework for ethical decision-making", "source_text": "Engineer A consulted the NSPE Code of Ethics", "is_existing_class": true, "confidence": 0.95 }, { "identifier": "State_Engineering_Regulations_Current", "resource_class": "State Engineering Regulations", "document_title": "State Engineering Practice Act and Regulations", "created_by": "State Engineering Board", "used_by": "Engineer A", "used_in_context": "Referenced for legal requirements", "case_involvement": "Defined legal obligations for professional practice", "source_text": "Engineer A referenced the State Engineering Practice Act and Regulations", "is_existing_class": false, "confidence": 0.9 } ] } EXTRACTION RULES: 1. For EVERY new resource class you identify, you MUST provide at least one corresponding resource individual 2. Resource individuals MUST have identifiable titles or descriptions 3. If you cannot identify a specific instance, do not create the resource class 4. Focus on resources that directly influence decision-making in the case 5. Each resource individual should clearly demonstrate why its resource class is needed Focus on resources that: 1. Are explicitly mentioned or referenced in the case 2. Guide professional decisions or actions 3. Provide standards, requirements, or frameworks 4. Serve as knowledge sources for the professionals involved
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LLM Response
```json
{
  "new_resource_classes": [
    {
      "label": "Hydrogeological Study",
      "definition": "Scientific assessment of groundwater resources, water table conditions, and hydrological impacts in a specific geographic area",
      "resource_type": "scientific_study",
      "accessibility": ["public", "academic", "technical"],
      "authority_source": "Research institutions, geological surveys, environmental agencies",
      "typical_usage": "Environmental impact assessment, water resource planning, infrastructure development decisions",
      "domain_context": "Environmental Engineering/Hydrology",
      "examples_from_case": ["Recent hydrogeological study indicating water table impacts"],
      "source_text": "cites a recent hydrogeological study indicating that the proposed use would lower the water table",
      "confidence": 0.95,
      "rationale": "Specific type of scientific resource providing empirical data for engineering decisions"
    },
    {
      "label": "UN Sustainable Development Goals",
      "definition": "Global framework of 17 interlinked goals designed to achieve sustainable development by 2030, adopted by United Nations member states",
      "resource_type": "international_framework",
      "accessibility": ["public", "universal"],
      "authority_source": "United Nations",
      "typical_usage": "Sustainability assessment, project alignment with global standards, ethical justification for engineering decisions",
      "domain_context": "Global Development/Sustainability",
      "examples_from_case": ["UN SDG Goal 6", "UN SDG Goal 11", "UN SDG Goal 15"],
      "source_text": "argues the proposed lawn irrigation system is not consistent with several United Nations sustainable development goals",
      "confidence": 0.95,
      "rationale": "International sustainability framework used as ethical reference for engineering decisions"
    },
    {
      "label": "Professional Ethics Code",
      "definition": "Formal document establishing ethical principles, standards, and obligations for professional practice in a specific field",
      "resource_type": "ethical_guideline",
      "accessibility": ["public", "professional"],
      "authority_source": "Professional societies and associations",
      "typical_usage": "Ethical guidance, professional conduct standards, decision-making framework",
      "domain_context": "Professional Engineering",
      "examples_from_case": ["NSPE Code of Ethics Professional Obligation III.2.d"],
      "source_text": "points to NSPE Code of Ethics Professional Obligation III.2.d",
      "confidence": 0.95,
      "rationale": "Specific type of ethical resource providing professional obligations and principles"
    }
  ],
  "resource_individuals": [
    {
      "identifier": "Hydrogeological_Study_Southwest_Recent",
      "resource_class": "Hydrogeological Study",
      "document_title": "Recent hydrogeological study of southwestern United States water table",
      "created_by": "Not specified",
      "created_at": "Recent (unspecified date)",
      "version": "Not specified",
      "used_by": "Engineer Intern Wasser",
      "used_in_context": "Cited as evidence against traditional irrigation system",
      "case_involvement": "Provided scientific basis for objecting to water-intensive irrigation design",
      "source_text": "cites a recent hydrogeological study indicating that the proposed use would lower the water table",
      "is_existing_class": false,
      "confidence": 0.9
    },
    {
      "identifier": "UN_SDG_Goal_6",
      "resource_class": "UN Sustainable Development Goals",
      "document_title": "UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all",
      "created_by": "United Nations",
      "created_at": "2015",
      "version": "2030 Agenda",
      "used_by": "Engineer Intern Wasser",
      "used_in_context": "Referenced in formal memorandum to argue against irrigation system",
      "case_involvement": "Used to establish sustainability standards for water management",
      "source_text": "Goal 6– Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all",
      "is_existing_class": false,
      "confidence": 0.95
    },
    {
      "identifier": "UN_SDG_Goal_11",
      "resource_class": "UN Sustainable Development Goals",
      "document_title": "UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable",
      "created_by": "United Nations",
      "created_at": "2015",
      "version": "2030 Agenda",
      "used_by": "Engineer Intern Wasser",
      "used_in_context": "Referenced in formal memorandum to argue against irrigation system",
      "case_involvement": "Used to establish sustainability standards for development projects",
      "source_text": "Goal 11– Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable",
      "is_existing_class": false,
      "confidence": 0.95
    },
    {
      "identifier": "UN_SDG_Goal_15",
      "resource_class": "UN Sustainable Development Goals",
      "document_title": "UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 - Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems",
      "created_by": "United Nations",
      "created_at": "2015",
      "version": "2030 Agenda",
      "used_by": "Engineer Intern Wasser",
      "used_in_context": "Referenced in formal memorandum to argue against irrigation system",
      "case_involvement": "Used to establish environmental protection standards",
      "source_text": "Goal 15– Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss",
      "is_existing_class": false,
      "confidence": 0.95
    },
    {
      "identifier": "NSPE_Code_Ethics_III_2_d",
      "resource_class": "Professional Ethics Code",
      "document_title": "NSPE Code of Ethics - Professional Obligation III.2.d",
      "created_by": "National Society of Professional Engineers",
      "created_at": "Current version",
      "version": "Current",
      "used_by": "Engineer Intern Wasser",
      "used_in_context": "Cited to support sustainable development principles",
      "case_involvement": "Provided ethical justification for refusing irrigation system design",
      "source_text": "NSPE Code of Ethics Professional Obligation III.2.d, 'Engineers are encouraged to adhere to the principles of sustainable development'",
      "is_existing_class": false,
      "confidence": 0.95
    }
  ]
}
```