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Peningkatan Layanan Warga Sebagai Pendukung Tercapainya Sdg's Desa Melalui Perbaikan Layanan Internet Service Desa
Authors: Wulandari Diah Ayu Retnani , Dewanata Mahrahillah Albert , ‘Ariful Furqon Muhammad , Ridwan Susanto4 Benny
Published: June 2023

Internet saat ini telah dirasakan banyak manfaatnya oleh masyarakat dusun Calok dengan berlangganan internet RT/RW berbasis fiber optic. Permasalahan yang dihadapi warga dusun Calok terkait sering mengalami gangguan dalam menggunakan layanan internet.  Permasalahan ini diselesaikan dengan melakukan kegiatan pengabdian dengan metode participatory rural appraisal untuk meningkatkan keterlibatan warga sehingga sesuai kebutuhan warga. Dimulai dari analisis kendala penggunaan internet melalui observasi kepada pengguna dan monitoring infrastruktur jaringan dan analisa kebutuhan pelanggan baru kemudian melakukan perbaikan sekaligus melakukan pengembangan jaringan. Pengembangan jaringan dilakukan dengan Teknik bottom up yaitu jaringan dibangun berdasarkan kebutuhan sehingga spesifikasi yang diberikan tidak sama. Kegiatan pengabdian ini diakhiri dengan melakukan analisis kinerja jaringan menggunakan parameter Quality of Service (QOS). Dari Hasil Pengukuran QOS pada 5 percobaan didapat nilai rata – rata indeks throughput  sebesar 3,8 dengan kategori sangat baik, nilai indeks 4 pada Packet Loss dengan kategori sangat baik dan nilai pada delay sebesar 4 dengan kategori sangat baik.

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Kreativitas Guru Dalam Pemanfaatan Aplikasi Google Form Sebagai Instrumen Evaluasi Hasil Belajar Matematika Dan IPA
Authors: Napis Napis , Hakim Arif Rahman , Apriyanto M. Tohimin , Farhan Muhamad
Published: June 2023

Pemanfaatan google forms dalam pembelajaran online sebagai instrumen evaluasi hasil belajar Matematika dan IPA menuntut kreativitas seorang guru. Dalam menjawab tantangan tersebut, maka diperlukan suatu pelatihan dan pendampingan dalam bentuk kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Pelatihan diberikan kepada guru Yayasan Sahabat Sunnah Jakarta Timur, sebagai solusi yang ditawarkan atas permasalahan dan kebutuhan akan pemanfaatan google form sebagai instrumen evaluasi hasil belajar. Dalam menyusun instrumen evaluasi hasil belajar diperlukan suatu kreativitas agar dapat menghasilkan instrumen yang sesuai dengan kaidah dan kebutuhan peserta didik. Kegiatan yang dilaksanakan dengan melalui beberapa langkah, yaitu: (1) Observasi, (2) Diskusi, (3) Pelatihan, dan (4) Pendampingan secara keseluruhan mendapat respons positif dari peserta pelatihan. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari antusias peserta selama pemberian materi dan sesi tanyajawab sekaligus diskusi hangat perihal memanfaatkan aplikasi google form untuk perencanaan dan pelaksanaan evaluasi hasil belajar. Sebelum ada pelatihan, para peserta belum bisa menyusun instrumen dengan memanfaatkan google forms dalam pembelajaran online dan setelah ada pelatihan, para peserta menjadi kreatif perihal menyusun instrumen memanfaatkan google forms dalam pembelajaran online. Rangkaian kegiatan pelatihan ini berdampak positif yaitu dapat menumbuhkan kreativitas guru hingga menghasilkan instrumen evaluasi hasil belajar yang jauh lebih baik dalam format google form untuk mendukung pembelajaran online yang memenuhi syarat validitas dan reliabilitas.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Abon Ikan Lele Untuk Peningkatan Pendapatan Masyarakat Di Desa Plalangan Kec. Kalisat Kab. Jember
Authors: Widjayanti Fefi Nurdiana , Setyowati Trias
Published: June 2023

Ikan lele banyak dibudidayakan masyarakat dan dipilih atas dasar pertimbangan waktu panen yang jauh lebih cepat jika dibandingkan dengan Ikan konsumsi lainnya. ikan ini memiliki nilai  ekonomis, mudah dipelihara karena termasuk ikan budidaya yang memiliki pertumbahan cepat, bisa tumbuh dan berkembang pada kondisi lingkungan dengan kepadatan tinggi dan minum air serta  tahan  terhadap  penyakit. Permasalahan yang ditemukan (1) belum ada produksi abon ikan lele padahal peluang bisnisnya sangat besar  (2) belum mempunyaai pengetahuan tentang cara pembuatan abon ikan lele. Oleh karena itu, Metode pendekatan yang ditawarkan untuk meyelesaikan persoalan mitra maka dengan memberikan bantuan pelatihan tentang cara pembuatan abon ikan lele, adapun tahapan pelaksaan kegiatan adalah : (a) Sosialisasi  program pengabdian masyarakat; (b) Persiapan  prakondisi sosial, yakni penguatan kegiatan produksi abon ikan lele pada mitra (c) Pelaksanaan program dengan memberikan penyuluhan  (d) pendampingan mitra  (e) penyuluhan tentang kemasan produk dan labelisasi kemasan (f) pelatihan sistem pemasaran yang didukung oleh lembaga terkait yaitu Perguruan Tinggi (Fakultas Ekonomi dan Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember); (g) Pemantauan, evaluasi dan pelaporan, pelatihan laporan keuangan sederhana. Luaran dari kegiatan ini antara lain publikasi artikel ilmiah di Jurnal Nasional yang sudah terakreditasi Sinta yaitu di Jurnal LPPM UM Jember dan artikel di Media Elektronik nasional Berita Bangsa, perbaikan ketrampilan pengolahan produk dan pengemasan serta pemasaran yang dikembangkan untuk meningkatkan perilaku pembelian ulang konsumen. Luaran tambahan video kegiatan.
Penggunaan Limbah Kotoran Sapi Sebagai Bahan Dasar Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair
Authors: Hartatik Sri , Slameto Slameto , Ubaidillah Mohammad , Dewanti Parawita , Jalil Abdul
Published: June 2023

Desa Purwoasri kecamatan Gumukmas kabupaten Jember memiliki luas wilayah sebesar 3092,34 km2. Sebagian besar penduduk memiliki mata pencaharian sebagai petani dan peternak. Pemenuhan kebutuhan pupuk bagi petani desa Purwoasri Gumukmas sering terkendala oleh langkanya ketersediaan pupuk pada waktu diperlukan.  Di sisi lain, limbah kotoran sapi menumpuk karena tidak termanfaatkan dan dapat menjadi penyebab utama polusi lingkungan.  Dengan demikian upaya pemahaman dan peningkatan kemampuan petani dalam memanfaatkan limbah kotoran sapi menjadi pupuk organik melalui penyuluhan dan pelatihan merupakan satu upaya untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan yang ada di desa Purwoasri.  Kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini dilakukan melalui kerja sama antara peneliti, mahasiswa KKN dan PPL kecamatan Gumukmas.  Pembuatan pupuk organic cair (POC) dilakukan dengan bahan dasar kotoran sapi yang dicampur dengan bahan lainnya. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa petani desa Wonoasri sangat antusias untuk membuat POC dari limbah kotoran sapi yang selama menumpuk di halaman.  Warga selanjutnya juga menginginkan desa Purwoasri sebagai desa binaan Universitas Jember
İklim Değişikliği ve Uyum Süreçlerinde Türkiye
Authors: KURNAZ Mehmet Levent
Published: June 2023

Küresel iklim endişe verici bir hızla değişmeye devam ederken, tüm ülkeler bu olgunun ortaya çıkardığı çok yönlü zorluklarla boğuşuyor. Bu makale, Türkiye'nin devam eden iklim değişikliğine uyum süreçlerinin bir analizini sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Avrupa ve Asya'nın kavşağında yer alan Türkiye, farklı coğrafyası ve iklim yapısı nedeniyle iklim değişikliğinin etkilerine karşı oldukça savunmasızdır. Bu makale, Türkiye'deki mevcut ve öngörülen iklim değişikliği senaryolarına ilişkin genel bir bakış sunarak, temel etmenleri ve bölgesel farklılıkları vurgulamaktadır. İklim değişikliğinin tarım, su kaynakları, ekosistemler ve insan sağlığı dâhil olmak üzere çeşitli alanlar üzerinde gözlemlenen ve potansiyel etkilerini inceleyerek iklim riskleri bağlamında sosyo-ekonomik yansımalara ışık tutmaya çalışır. Ayrıca bu makale Türkiye'nin, iklim değişikliğinin getirdiği zorluklara uyum sağlama çabalarını incelemektedir. Bunun yanında çalışma, ülkenin kendine özgü sosyo-ekonomik ve çevresel bağlamını göz önünde bulundurarak bu önlemlerin etkililiğini ve uygulama zorluklarını değerlendirmektedir. Son olarak bu makale, Türkiye'nin iklim değişikliğine uyum süreçlerini geliştirmeye yönelik tavsiyeler sunmaktadır. Bu tavsiyeler, politika tutarlılığının güçlendirilmesini, sürdürülebilir toprak ve su yönetimi uygulamalarının teşvik edilmesini ve iklim bilincine sahip kamu bilincinin ve katılımının teşvik edilmesini kapsar.
The Caring Ministry: Concepts and Methods of Ministry to Inactive Members of the Stone Tower Seventh-day Adventist Church, Portland, Oregon
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Alspaugh John
Published: June 2023

Problem. One of the greatest needs in the Seventh-day Adventist Church today is to develop a ministry to inactive members. In recent years many studies have explored the reasons why people leave the church, but very little has been done to reclaim those who become discouraged or disenchanted. The purpose of this project was to establish such a ministry to inactive members of Stone Tower Church and to evaluate the effectiveness of John Savage's "Calling and Caring Ministries" for use among Seventh-day Adventists. Method. Lay members were trained in the concepts, skills , and methods of the Caring Ministry. Callers then visited the inactive members, seeking ways to minister to their needs and reestablish th e ir relationship with the church. The project evaluation was written following q u a lita tiv e methodology wherein the callers evaluated the training seminar, reflected on their own learning and growth, and report the response of the inactive members. Results. Seminar participants evaluated the training program as a valuable experience in understanding the dropout and acquiring skills for visitation ministry. They reacted positively to learning and practicing in small groups and appreciated the spirit of bonding and unity which gave them motivation and support. Participants expressed concern over the length of time and amount of material compressed into the seminar and a perceived emphasis on knowledge, psychology and skills . The callers ' visits resulted in thirty members becoming more active in the life of the church. The callers ' perspectives contributed a number of suggestions to improve the seminar and visitation program. Conclusions. The Caring Ministry seminar and visitation program is a valuable instrument in establishing a ministry to inactive members. It can be even more effective when conducted in a two-tier format where callers learn basic skills and then are immediately involved in visitation . When they return for the Balance of the training , the callers will be better prepared to assimilate the concepts and skills while keeping this knowledge in a context of ministry and mission. The Caring Ministry program can be furthered strengthened by adapting it the unique needs of Seventh-day Adventists—both dropouts and callers.
Seminars for Professional Improvement: A Pilot Project in Continuing Education for Ministers
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Stevenson Ernest
Published: June 2023

Problem For most of the ministers who are employed by the Seventh- day Adventist Church in the Republic of South Africa, there is little opportunity for continued education beyond the B.Th. level. Each year the limited resources of the bursary committee allow perhaps one minister the privilege of further study in the Theological Seminary at Andrews University. There is furthermore no existing system of in-service training apart from an extension school offered once every four years by the above-mentioned Seminary. Methods The methods used followed the classical developmental stages as follows: The support and acceptance of the Church Administration and the total ministerial body in a selected Conference was obtained for the concept of a program of continued education. A Planning committee was elected by the above-mentioned bodies to design and structure learning experiences that would meet the needs of the ministers as these became known. A climate conducive to learning was established. The designed learning experiences were implemented and evaluated. Following each seminar the design was modified and refined and each succeeding topic which was treated was that which was chosen by the participants. Three such seminars are reported in this paper. Results With each succeeding seminar the interest and participation increased while the degree of refinement and sophistication in the design and structure of the learning experiences was discernible. Evaluation instruments revealed learning and attitudinal shifts. Increased efficiency on the professional level and satisfaction and fulfillment on the personal level were attested to by the participants, while within the group of ministers as a whole a productive spirit of collegiality was manifested. Conclusions The results of the evaluations conducted indicate an ongoing need for the continuance of this program. The effect of this pilot program was the revelation of needs among the ministers, the viability of the short intensive model as a method for meeting those needs, and the possibility of the proliferation of similar programs in neighboring Conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. However the need for continual development and refinement of the programs is seen as essential.
Designing and Developing an Intentional Corporate Ministry in the Milwaukee Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Thomsen Halvard
Published: June 2023

The Milwaukee Central Seventh-day Adventist Church is a congregation of approximately 350 members. The purpose of this project was to assist the church members to design and develop their own corporate ministry. Based on a word study of "ministry" in the New Testament, ministry is recognized to be the function of every Christian, and is not limited to ordained and employed professionals. The project examines the relationship of the Minister to the members of the congregation as ministers, and summarizes his job as four-fold: 1. Enabling 2. Coordinating 3. Preaching 4. Envisioning The church board appointed a steering committee which led the congregation through the process of Mission clarification and goal development, and into more active ministry to itself, the community, and the world. During the course of the project attendance for both Sabbath School and Worship increased by 8%, while church membership remained constant in the face of a decline over the previous decade. The project includes a study of the Minister's enabling role, with emphasis on research into a congregation's job needs and resources, development of responsibility descriptions, recruitment, and training for ministry. The conclusion contains a brief discussion on the relationship between organizational renewal and revival, showing that both must receive attention. Included are several recommendations for the future of the congregation, additional study, ministerial training, and denominational support for the development of congregational intentionality. The appendices contain much detail about the process of self analysis and the creation of a sense of mission and intentionality. These materials provide useful assistance for the pastor or church member who wishes to guide his/her congregation into more useful ministry.
A Study Of Evangelism Of West Indian Immigrants In Five Seventh-Day Adventist Churches In Toronto, Canada
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Hitlall Aaron
Published: June 2023

Problem It is estimated that of the almost 20,000 West Indian immigrants who settled in the province of Ontario, Canada, from 1966 to 1975, fifty percent now reside in the city of Toronto. Of the total West Indian immigrants baptized in Toronto during the stated period, about 2,000 of them have become members of five local Seventh-day Adventist churches. An evaluation of Seventh-day Adventist evangelism during the ten-year period is necessary to determine the relative effectiveness of evangelistic programs West Indians perceived to have introduced them to Seventh-day Adventist doctrines, and influenced them most, to become members of the selected churches. Method The methodology divided the study into four areas: (1) a description of the principles of evangelism which may be utilized in more effectively reaching West Indian immigrants in Toronto; (2) a brief discussion on the theology of Seventh-day Adventist evangelism as understood from the writings of Ellen G. White; (3) the gathering of data through a questionnaire administered to a randomly selected number of members baptized in Toronto from 1966 to 1975 in five Seventh-day Adventist churches in Toronto, and personal interviews with pastors and members of these churches; and (4) the data received was sorted and analyzed in order to identify the relative effectiveness of the various evangelistic programs influencing new members to join the church. Results The results of the study were closely related to the research objectives: The majority of West Indians baptized in Toronto first became acquainted with the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist church through relatives. Other prevailing influences were neighbors, friends, and the Seventh-day Adventist ministers. The most significant person or agency influencing people to join the Seventh-day Adventist church in Toronto were also relatives, with neighbors,friends, and Seventh-day Adventist ministers respectively ranked as the next strongest soul-winning agencies. The right Bible doctrines had the greatest impact on people before baptism, and obedience to God's law was the most frequent reason given for joining the church. Conclusion Some of the conclusions of the study are as follows: (1) The selected churches in Toronto should seek to enlist, educate, and utilize the entire laity for more effective soul-winning. Emphasis should also be placed on the proper presentation of the unique Bible doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist church; especially, obedience to God's Law; (2) A survey instrument should be developed for periodically evaluating the ongoing evangelistic programs of the Seventh-day Adventist churches. This tool would aid in planning future evangelism more effectively.
Developing And Implementing A Program Of Instruction For Church Administrators And Ministers Of The Antillian Union Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists To Enlarge Their Understanding Of The Doctrine Of Spiritual Gifts As It Relates To Their Roles And Functions
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Christian C. Dionisio
Published: June 2023

Problem Due to the lack of opportunity of administrators and ministers of the Antillian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to take full advantage of the materials that can be found in the English language on the doctrine of spiritual gifts, there is not a clear understanding of spiritual gifts among the majority of the church administrators and ministers. There is a need for them to understand how spiritual gifts relate to their roles and functions. Method The steps utilized in the project were: (1) a theological presentation of the doctrine of spiritual gifts; (2) studies presented by means of sermons, lectures, and seminars at Union level, conference level, and special workshops; (3) classes in which studies of the theological, historical, and administrative implications of the doctrine of spiritual gifts in its relationship to administrators and ministers were undertaken; and (4) assignments and practice to enable administrators and ministers not only to understand spiritual gifts but to fulfill their roles and functions according to their gifts and to help others to do likewise. Results Method The steps utilized in the project were: (1) a theological presentation of the doctrine of spiritual gifts; (2) studies presented by means of sermons, lectures, and seminars at Union level, conference level, and special workshops; (3) classes in which studies of the theological, historical, and administrative implications of the doctrine of spiritual gifts in its relationship to administrators and ministers were undertaken; and (4) assignments and practice to enable administrators and ministers not only to understand spiritual gifts but to fulfill their roles and functions according to their gifts and to help others to do likewise. Results It was demonstrated through this project that the administrators and ministers developed a broad awareness of the doctrine of spiritual gifts. They also perceived that their own spiritual lives were affected and the effectiveness of their roles and functions were related to their understanding of the doctrine of spiritual gifts. Conclusion Some of the conclusions arising out of this project were: (1) A careful study of the doctrine of spiritual gifts among administrators and ministers leads them to a renewal of their dedication to God; (2) administrators and ministers discovered new avenues of service; (3) a program of instruction on the doctrine of spiritual gifts is valuable, useful, and of great advantage for administrators and ministers in order to be effective in the fulfillment of their role and functions; and (4) such a program can be a catalyst for the church to experience both spiritual and numerical growth.
Building Up The Body Of Christ: A Study In Church Revitalization Leading To Church Growth
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Giller Eoin
Published: June 2023

One of the most urgent concerns of the Church in the latter part of the twentieth century is to arouse Church members to their responsibility of ministering to each other and of ministering to the community in which they live. For too long the Church has relied upon a group of paid professionals to do the work of ministry. It was the purpose of this project to develop a theology and theory of church revitalization which would lead to church growth and which would apply the principles of Ephesians 4 in a local congregation. It was an attempt to orient church members to their responsibilities as ministers of Christ and to aid them in designing and implementing their own church program. The revitalization process which the writer brought to the church was based upon Scripture and used insights gained from organization development, systems theory, and management by objectives. Revitalization was aimed at renewing the organic structure and interpersonal relationships within the church. This process led to church growth (increase in numbers attending church and in a deepened religious experience among members). The paper also dealt with the work of a consultant in church revitalization leading to.church growth. Six steps characterized the work of a consultant or minister interested in revitalization. These were: entry, leading the church into self-study, goal-setting, implementing the church's program, a review process, and withdrawal. The program was evaluated by church members, a church-growth survey, and by observations made by the pastor and the writer. It is significant that the church voted to continue the revitalization process that the writer brought to the church and that it has been made a part of the church's yearly program. It was found that the revitalization process did lead to a significant change in members' attitudes towards the church and their own responsibility for ministry in both the church and community. It is recommended that Adventist conferences consider having their ministerial secretaries trained in consulting and revitalization techniques Finally, the appendices include many instruments and ideas for ministry and are really a resource book for those interested in church renewal.
Comparing Audience Perceptions Of Constructs Presented Expositorily With Those Presented Topically When The Same Method Of Bible Study Is Used
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Shoemaker Rollin
Published: June 2023

Problem As the literature shows, every preacher needs to develop his own guidelines for presentation of theological constructs (preaching). The literature also shows the importance of the letter to the Galatians for the church, especially during and since the Reformation. Thus, this study attempts to compare audience perceptions of theological constructs (derived from my study of Galatians) presented expositorily with those presented topically when the same guidelines are used. Method This study was undertaken to: (1) develop guidelines for exegesis, that would be useful for preaching, starting with the Greek text, (2) develop guidelines for audience and community analysis, (3) develop guidelines for presentation of theological constructs as expository and topical sermons, and (4) apply these guidelines to the letter to the Galatians, (5) preach fourteen sermons as models, and (6), have an independent person distribute a questionnaire after each sermon to the respondents (who were unknown to the speaker). The first three and the last three of the sermons would be before and after the series and not be based on constructs derived from Galatians. The eight sermons of the series would be delivered in pairs based on the same text, but each pair would include an expository sermon and a topical sermon. Results There was no clear preference for either topical or expository preaching. Conclusions Due to the small sample population and to ambiguity with certain questions in the questionnaire, my conclusion is that the results are invalid. However, as I stated in chapter 7, this study was of great personal benefit.
An Evaluation Of Selected Seventh-day Adventist Sermons In Mexico Against Certain Criteria For Biblical Preaching
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Schmidt Samuel
Published: June 2023

Problem. Some of the Seventh-day Adventist sermons preached in Mexico appear to offer limited biblical content. It has been observed that overtaxed ministers often present material that does not correspond to some of the members' expectations. Since the word of God is central in the praise and adoration of God and constitutes the message to be proclaimed, it is important for preachers to understand better ways to preach the Good News. Method The purpose of this project was to explore current Seventh- day Adventist preaching in Mexico with respect-to sermon content. The theology of God's proclamation places great responsibility upon preachers of His Good News, and it is essential that all clearly perceive this God given duty. A request for recorded sermons was sent to ministers who had studied homiletics at Montemorelos University. The first twenty tape recorded sermons that arrived were analyzed using three criteria based on an examination of the origins of biblical preaching and of the contemporary literature on the subject. Data concerning the biblical content and delivery of the sermons, the preachers, and the sermon settings were considered in the analysis. Recommendations The project suggests the need for a well defined theology of preaching available to preachers as a basis for guiding them in biblical preaching, for ministers to study the Scriptures to better proclaim the gospel, and for in-service education for Mexican preachers.
An Exploration Of The Needs Of, And Possibilities Of Ministry To, Geographically Isolated Seventh-day Adventists
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ludowici Thomas
Published: June 2023

Problem There are some Seventh-day Adventist Church members who, because of mileage distance or other geographic reason, are unable to attend a local church regularly, and whose membership is listed on the conference church roll. If the church is to minister to all its members, this segment cannot be ignored. The geographically isolated members have received very little pastoral nurture, and they have experienced only limited fellowship. As a result, generally they have maintained a weakened connection with the church at large. Because the seventh- day Sabbath is a central aspect of belief and worship practice, it is meaningful for Seventh-day Adventists to find fellowship with those of like faith. Method The intent of this project was to explore the needs of, and possibilities of ministry to, geographically isolated Seventh-day Adventists in Indiana, United States of America, and Ontario, Canada. A theology of the church must not exclude those who are unable to participate in corporate worship. The biblical understanding of the believer as a priest and the church as a ministry community is essential when the geographically isolated are considered. A questionnaire was used to gather data concerning the environment and indicators of spirituality of the group. From this a membership profile emerged. It was then determined that a brief pastoral nurture process should be undertaken in an endeavor to enrich their spirituality. A three-lesson Bible correspondence course on spiritual gifts was developed and given to a selected sample. Shortly after the completion of this course, the first part of the questionnaire was readministered, and there was found to be only a slight increase in spirituality (.09) . Recommendations A program of pastoral nurture is needed to involve the isolated more personally in the life and mission of the church. The project suggested the following for a developing ministry: (1) a "pastor to the isolated" should be appointed to care for the personal and spiritual needs of the isolated; (2) his responsibilities would include those of a local church pastor, adapted to the isolated's environment; (3) methods would need to be employed so that this ministry is personalized to each isolated member; (4) an annual retreat exclusively for the isolated should be conducted; (5) brief correspondence courses should be available; (6) a cassette ministry should be available; (7) assistance should be given for Christian education; and (8) witnessing training should be offered.
Toward a Theology of Christian Worship and the Improvement of Worship Participation in Seventh-day Adventist Churches in Africa
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Stijnman Andre
Published: June 2023

In the typical mission station in West Africa in the nineteenth and even in the early twentieth century, life was routinely patterned after the Western mode, hardly reflecting at all the life and routine of the surrounding villages. This was particularly true of their worship. It is the thesis of this doctoral project that an effective approach to promoting and advancing African Christianity is to proclaim the basic principles of Christian worship and faith in such a way that these principles can be understood and lived in any society or culture. Christian worship must be seen as transcending ethnic and cultural barriers. It was the purpose, of this project to introduce these basic principles of worship to the student body and faculty of the Adventist Seminary of West Africa. This school was viewed as having the potential to play a key role through its graduates in influencing the worship patterns of the church in Africa. An extensive statement of a theological nature was prepared as a position paper on worship and constitutes the first part of this report. The practical application of the implications stemming from this statement is reported in the second part of this paper. Certain key concepts are extrapolated from the position paper as the basis for a program of education for worship. Recommendations for incorporating such a program at A.S.W. A. included preaching (as at a student Week of Spiritual Emphasis), the formation of a worship committee, a worship seminar/workshop, Bible-study groups, and a prayer-meeting study series. The first; steps in the implementation of such a program were taken in a Week of Spiritual Emphasis during which twelve sermons on the subject were presented. The activities of this special week are reported, evaluated, and analyzed in this report.
Investigating the Inter-rater Agreement of Farsi-speaking Raters on the Grade, Roughness, Breathiness, Asthenia, and Strain Auditory Perceptual Scale
Authors:   Department of Speech and Language Pathology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Danesh Amirmohammd , Torabinezhad Farhad ,   Department of Speech and Language Pathology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Saffarian Arezoo ,   Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Speech and Language Pathology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Abolghasemi Jamileh ,   Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Kamali Mohammad ,   Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Mahmudzadeh Mohammadsadigh ,   Department of Speech and Language Pathology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: June 2023

Background: Auditory perceptual assessment is one of the important evaluations for voice assessment. Among the available auditory-perceptual assessments, the grade, roughness, breathiness, asthenia, strain (GRBAS) auditory perceptual scale has attracted the attention of many researchers and therapists in Iran and other parts of the world. The GRBAS scale is a perceptual voice assessment scale that subjectively assesses voice quality; however, the audio samples in the original GRBAS scale that are used as training tools for raters are Japanese. There are various segmental and suprasegmental differences between the Japanese and Persian languages since these factors can affect the accuracy of the perceptual evaluation. Objectives: This research aims to investigate the inter-rater agreement among the Persian raters who only had access to the Japanese samples in the main profile. Methods: In this study, 8 speech and language pathologists were selected as raters with more than 5 years of clinical experience in evaluating and treating voice disorders. Several 137 audio samples, containing the prolongation of vowel /a/ and reading the standard text “Grandfather Passage” were provided to the participating raters. The raters were asked to score the audio samples based on the GRBAS auditory perceptual scale. The results were statistically analyzed via the Cohen kappa coefficient. Results: The highest agreement in the R parameter was related to rater number 5 (kappa=0.585) while the lowest value was related to parameter S, related to rater number 1 (kappa=-0.018). Conclusion: According to the results, the clinical experience of raters using the Japanese samples cannot lead to an increase in the agreement and ability of Persian-speaking raters in evaluating Persian samples.
Predicting the Risk of Mortality for Patients Diabetic with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A Retrospective study
Authors: Dharma Lindarto  , Ginting Fransiscus
Published: June 2023

Background. One of the biggest causes of mortality of patients diabetic with COVID-19 in the globe is diabetes mellitus. The study's goal was to examine the predicting the risk of mortality for patients diabetic with coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Methods. This is a retrospective study of patients diabetic with COVID-19 on 22 June 2020 to 21 July 2021 in H. Adam Malik Hospital Medan from 22 June 2020 to 21 July 2021.

We collected all the data from electronic medical records on diabetics with SARS-CoV-2 infection, including demographic, clinical, laboratory, and radiological characteristics, treatments, complications, and clinical outcomes. All patients had throat swabs taken from their upper respiratory tracts to determine whether they had SARS-CoV-2 infection. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus used ADA criteria.

Results: There were 163 diabetic patients with COVID-19, consisting of mild (0%), moderate (39.8%), severe (44.2%), and critical (16.5%), and the most comorbid disease is hypertension. There was a significant age difference, length of stay, blood routine, and certain inflammatory markers between patients Diabetic with COVID-19 discharged from the hospital and died (all, p<0.05). The predicted death of patients diabetic with COVID-19 was D-dimer (OR: 4.069; p=0.008*;95% C.I: 1.43-11.55) and dexamethasone use (OR:4.769; p=0.007*; C.I: 1.54-14.71).

Conclusion. The use of dexamethasone and the increase of D-dimer values increase mortality predictions in treating diabetic patients with COVID-19 in hospitals. To prevent these harms, the management of inpatients diabetic with COVID-19 must be with good glucose consideration and monitoring.
User Satisfaction Analysis of E-Samsat SUMUT Application Using End User Computing Satisfaction (EUCS) Approach
Authors: Naufal M Farid , Utomo Rio Guntur , Achmad Kusuma Adi
Published: June 2023

Technological developments have continued to develop until now and the community has even made it a necessity, one of which is the motorized vehicle tax payment processing service, where payments can be made via e-banking or a predetermined Bank ATM.  Because of this, users believe that there is little to no difference between traditional Samsat and E-Samsat, the user returns to the Samsat Office to obtain validation of vehicle registration certificates (STNK). User satisfaction is formulating user satisfaction and comparing expectations and reality as follows: if expectations reality then very satisfied, if expectations = reality then satisfied and If expectations reality then not satisfied. The purpose of this study is to find out what factors influence user satisfaction in the North Sumatra E-Samsat application and recommendations to application developers so that user satisfaction does not decrease. This study uses quantitative methodology. Quantitative is a research method in which data collection techniques are carried out through surveys and questionnaire instruments and data analysis is carried out statistically. This study will use the End User Computing Satisfaction method, the EUCS method was chosen because it has 5 variables of content, accuracy, format, ease of use, and timeliness to measure factors that influence user satisfaction from information systems. The results of the discussion from this study using the EUCS method each variable get a score of 4 (satisfied) out of 5 total scores. But it's not perfect yet, so some improvements are needed to further increase user satisfaction.
Counting Bacterial Colony and Reducing noise on Low-Quality Image Using Modified Perona-Malik Diffusion Filter with Sobel Mask Fractional Order
Authors: Hamdani Ibnu Mansyur , Anam Syaiful , Shofianah Nur , Bustamin Syamsumar
Published: June 2023

In the field of microbiology, the counting of bacterial colonies is fundamental and mandatory. This is done to estimate the number of bacterial cells in every 1 milliliter or gram of sample. The counting takes a long time and is tedious, so it requires an accurate and fast counting method. The image quality used is very low and contains noise. Therefore, a preprocessing method is needed to reduce the noise. The Perona-Malik filter method is known to be able to remove noise well. However, it is difficult to determine the appropriate gradient threshold parameter ( ) for each different image. To find the appropriate value of , the original Sobel Mask method and Sobel Mask Fractional-Order are used to estimate the value of . The experimental results show the results of noise reduction using PMD with a value of  from the original Sobel Mask and Sobel Mask Fractional-Order. The results of the accuracy of determining the value of k with the Sobel Mask Fractional-Order (α=1.0) show higher results based on the F-Measure values for samples 1, 2, and 3 respectively 97%, 98%, and 90%.
Implementation of Grounded Theory to Analyze the Effect of Social Media Functionality on MSME Market Segmentation in Indonesia
Authors: Annisa Lolanda Hamim , Saridewi Larasati Puspita
Published: June 2023

Empowering SMEs in the midst of globalization and high competition has forced MSMEs to face global challenges, such as increasing innovation, developing human resources and technology, and expanding the marketing area. Social networks provide a medium for processing new innovations for SMEs such as relationships with customers, work partners and also suppliers. Business process management can assist business actors in carrying out their business activities in the face of today's challenges and global competition. This study reveals that every business process can be supported by the implementation of IT by a company. This study uses a grounded theory approach. Grounded theory studies tend to follow a structured approach. This research uses case studies of hydroponic SMEs in Indonesia, which produce the types of social media social media functions that are often used by Indonesians. The main strength of this research is the functions of social media needed by SME actors. From the results of the study it was found that SMEs need social media functionality in 4 functions, namely: the interaction function, the marketing function, the reputation function, and the information function. SMEs in Indonesia need applications that contain these 4 functions to be able to market, sell, and interact with other people.
Working from Home and Walking during and after COVID
Authors: Younes Hannah , Noland Robert B. , Von Hagen Leigh Ann , Sinclair James
Published: June 2023

We investigate the relationship between people who worked from home during the pandemic and how often they walked before, during, and after COVID. We find that people who worked from home during the pandemic had the largest increases in walking frequency compared to people who did not work from home and people who were unemployed. Similarly, people who work from home also expect to walk more after the pandemic subsides compared to others. After controlling for socio-economic, demographic, and transportation factors, we found that working from home and having a high income are associated with a higher propensity of walking during and after the pandemic.
El Tratado de Libre Comercio México-Colombia
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Aguilar Jiménez Jorge , Martínez Olvera Jorge , Reséndiz Muñoz Natalia
Published: June 2023

El Tratado de Libre Comercio de Colombia con México forma una parte de los niveles de integración económica, entendida ésta como un proceso mediante el cual dos o más mercados nacionales estrechan sus mercados, buscando regular sus relaciones comerciales con el objetivo de incrementar las inversiones y flujos de comercio, así como integrar economías y eliminar las barreras comerciales y arancelarias, de tal forma que se brinde la seguridad de libre comercio entre ambos países.
El desempeño económico de las áreas de irrigación. Su efecto en el producto interno bruto y las exportaciones agrícolas del estado de Jalisco
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Aguirre Jiménez Alma Alicia , Morán Martínez Francisco ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Uribe Ramos Alejandra
Published: June 2023

En el presente documento se realiza un análisis estadístico a partir de la construcción de los modelos estadísticos de regresión lineal, para estimar la correlación de la agricultura de riego y de temporal con el pib agrícola de Jalisco. El efecto de esta actividad económica en el pib se estimó considerando las estadísticas agrícolas que comprenden los años agrícolas 2000-2010. Los resultados obtenidos indican que el pib agrícola de Jalisco y la producción total de la agricultura de riego y temporal mantienen una relación directa, lo que señala que un aumento de producción tiene un efecto directo en el valor del pib. Es decir, que si el volumen de producción se incrementa, el valor del pib aumentará también, siempre y cuando el precio equilibre la oferta y la demanda de los productos. Los resultados del análisis muestran que la actividad de las exportaciones agrícolas del estado de Jalisco se encuentran asociadas a las variables: inflación, producción, rendimiento, superficie cosechada y superficie sembrada; esto nos permite inferir que este rubro económico depende de las variables macroeconómicas e inciden en la actividad propia de la agricultura en donde los estándares de calidad son muy importantes, así como los aspectos fitosanitarios.
Las implicaciones sociales de la privatización del agua
Authors: Casas Cervantes Abril
Published: June 2023

Entre las soluciones más controversiales para combatir la escasez de agua en algunas regiones se encuentra la privatización del servicio. Tal controversia se basa en las implicaciones sociales que esta solución trae consigo y que pocas veces son consideradas por los tomadores de decisiones. Aquellos que defienden el servicio público del agua, mencionan que existen poderosos argumentos en contra de la privatización, entre ellos la disolución del derecho humano al agua; la omisión de valores democráticos fundamentales, como la participación; y la disolución del papel del ciudadano bajo una lógica de cliente.
México ante el TLCAN y algunos países emergentes: Brasil y China
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Comparán Ferrer Alejandro José , Vives Urbina José Tomás , Aguilar Jiménez Jorge , Jiménez Reynoso Carmen Leticia
Published: June 2023

Este trabajo nos permite ver lo que está pasando con México en su integración a TLCAN y lo que sucede con dos países emergentes, uno de América Latina y otro ubicado en Asia. Nos permite reflexionar sobre su crecimiento económico y sobre algunos indicadores económicos que miden el grado de bienestar económico que se vive en dichos países.
Desde la Cátedra Extraordinaria Latinoamericana “José Consuegra Higgins”, mensaje de la Academia Mexicana de Ciencias Económicas, A. C. a la comunidad científica del continente
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Martinez Escamilla Ramón
Published: June 2023

Al ocupar por segunda vez la Cátedra Extraordinaria Latinoamericana “José Consuegra Higgins” tengo el honor de reflexionar ante mis colegas y amigos del continente en términos de que el comportamiento de las variables causales en la dinámica de una economía capitalista de alcance regional y aun nacional es muy difícil de prever, no sólo para el largo sino hasta para el mediano y el corto plazos. La erraticidad que impide las previsiones es el origen de la continua y a veces pasmosa inestabilidad económica que caracteriza al capitalismo contemporáneo. No es fácil encontrar el fondo real y los trasfondos de tal inestabilidad. Cuando las variables causales son sometidas a medición, las proyecciones más rigurosas no sólo admiten un considerable margen de error sino que, por naturaleza, son simples posibilidades del comportamiento humano a escala de agentes económicos, a las que todavía tamiza y adelgaza la probabilidad. Por eso se sostiene con razón que las leyes de la economía son de carácter estocástico y tendencial.
Relación entre la apertura comercial y nivel de pobreza en América Latina: un análisis durante el periodo 1990-2013
Authors:   Universidad de Gotemburgo, Salas Osvaldo
Published: June 2023

Durante los últimos decenios los indicadores económicos y sociales de la mayoría de los países latinoamericanos muestran cambios significativos. En este trabajo se analiza el comportamiento de la variable apertura comercial y su implicación en la variable pobreza. Como sabemos, diferentes factores explican los cambios en el nivel de pobreza; en este trabajo con un modelo simple se estudia el efecto del aumento de la variable apertura comercial en el desempeño de la variable pobreza. Así, el análisis secuencial ? apertura comercial ? crecimiento del pib ? crecimiento pib/cápita ? disminución del desempleo ? disminución de la pobreza ? nos muestra que la apertura comercial contribuye en cierto grado a explicar el desempeño positivo de la variable pobreza.
Aportes de la reforma energética a la seguridad de suministro regional: los proyectos de infraestructura en el Pacífico mexicano
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Mejia Rodriguez Jorge Antonio
Published: June 2023

La reciente aprobación de la reforma energética en México constituye un cambio de era histórica, en donde se deja atrás el monopolio por parte del Estado en el funcionamiento de dicho sector durante siete décadas, por parte de Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) y la Comisión Federal de Electricidad (cfe), para dar cabida al capital privado transnacional y nacional en dichas actividades, lo cual sin duda trastocará desde las actividades de exploración de petróleo y generación eléctrica, hasta la comercialización de los derivados petrolíferos y del fluido eléctrico hacia usuarios industriales, comerciales y residenciales a lo largo y ancho del país. En particular, se abordarán los alcances de la reforma energética y del Programa Nacional de Infraestructura (pni) 2014-2018, sobre los estados del Pacífico mexicano.