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The Effectiveness Fig Leaves (FICUS CARICA L) Steeping Water Towards SGOT SGPT Serum on Male Wistar Rats in Critical Hepatitis Model
Authors: Julianti Yosi , Sudharmono Untung
Published: December 2019

Critical Hepatitisis is the inflammation of the liver that is caused by viruses, alchol and drugs which are characterized by the increasing values of SGOT SGPT. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of fig leaves (Ficuss carica L) steeping water towards the decrease of SGOT SGPT serum on male wistar rats in critical hepatitis model. The object of this study is 30 male wistar rats with the age of 2-3 months and weight 180-200 grams and randomly divide into 3 groups, which are the negative group that is only by giving an usual food and drink, the positive group and the treatment groups are given paracetamol 120mg/ oral for 7 days. The treatment group is given 0.65 gram/ day of fig leaves steeping water for 7 days. One way ANOVA of SPSS version 24 is used to analyze this research. The result of the study shows that there is a significant difference in SGOT serum level between the treatment group, positive group and negative group (p<0,05). And there is a significant difference  in SGPT level between the treatment group and the positive group (p<0,05). The conclusion of this study is tin leaves (Ficus carica L) steeping water has an effect towards the decrease of SGOT SGPT in male Wistar rats in critical hepatitis model.
A Philippine Setting: Work Motivation of Employees and Motivational Strategy Evaluation In an Industrial Establishment
Authors: Cabahug-Fugoso Gizelle Lou
Published: December 2019

The study sought to determine the work motivation of employees in an industrial establishment in the Philippines and how the motivational strategies that the company carries out are effectively translated into their workforce. The data was taken from a consented establishment and the employees were asked to answer the multi-dimension work motivation questionnaire. Qualitative data was also collected to determine the motivational strategies done by the company through an interview with their human resources department. Results showed that the workers in the industrial establishment were moderately motivated. This was constituted by the motivational dimensions with the majority of the respondents having a low amotivation score, low to moderate extrinsic regulation score, high introjected regulation score, identified regulation and intrinsic regulation score. Likewise, there was a significant prediction with three variables from the demographic data, which include the number of years in service, educational attainment and pay grade. The latter variable had the only negative predicting factor against the motivational score. The motivational score was, by theory, affected by the motivational strategy that was implored by the human resource management of the company. These strategies are categorized as work environment, rewards, punishment, leadership, and non-monetary incentives. Thus, the study recommended that there is room for additional strategies that can be made and added to current practices in industrial management, especially in the implementing department, to increase the motivation of workers.
The Effectiveness of Figs Leaf (Ficus Carica L) and Rosy Periwinkle (Catharantus roseus) Decoction on SGOT and SGPT Levels of Male Wistar Strain Rats with Hepatitis Model
Authors: Oktaviani Debora , Sudharmono Untung
Published: December 2019

Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of liver cells that is contagious in the low category, the cause of it is bacteria, viruses, drugs and alcohol. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of boiled figs leaf (Ficus Carica L) and Rosy periwinkle (Catharantus roseus ) in reducing SGOT and SGPT levels. The subjects of this study were 30 male Wistar strain rats with age of 2-3 months, body weight 180-200 grams. Rats were divided into 3 groups; treatment groups, negative control groups and positive control groups. The treatment group and positive control group were induced paracetamol 120 mg / day orally for 7 days. The treatment group was given 0.4 grams boiled figs leaf (Ficus Carica L) and 2.6 grams boiled rosy periwinkle  (Catharantus roseus) it given as much as 3.6 cc / day orally for 7 days. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 24, one way ANOVA test was performed to compare SGOT and SGPT levels. The results showed there were significant differences in SGOT levels between the treatment group, the positive control group, and the negative control group (p <0.05) and there was a significant difference in the SGPT value between the treatment group and the positive control group (p <0.05), while the negative control group and the treatment group there was no significant difference (p = 0.75). The conclusion of this study was the water extraction of figs leaf (Ficus Carica L), Rosy periwinkle (Catharantus roseus) had an effect in decreasing the SGOT and SGPT values of male wistar strain rats induced by paracetamol.
In the Beginning … Creation
Authors: Varah Mahaingam , Shipton Warren A. , Vidacak Zeny
Published: December 2019

The creative activities involved all members of the Godhead. A possible delineation of theirroles was investigated. Further, a rationale for creation was sought given knowledge that theprogenitors of the race would betray their trust.The historical-grammatical approach was used in textual understanding. The Genesis accountwas compared with parallel passages and this was combined with variants in word meaningsand was contrasted with the message conveyed by other passages. An understanding of God’scharacter and the defining features of His government were used to answer the secondresearch question.Accounts given by the apostle John and those recorded at Jesus’ baptism and at the preadvent judgment described by Daniel suggests that at creation the Father spoke, the Soninitiated the creative acts, and the Spirit performed an organizational and activating role. Thecooperative activities of the members of the Godhead illustrate the reality of the operation oflove (agape type) from the beginning. Further analysis showed that the creation of this worldrepresented an expression and the triumph of love in the face of knowledge that humanswould fail in the trust given them. Love also explains how the foundational elements ofGod’s character and government fit together—concepts of righteousness, justice, truth, mercyand faithfulness— and hence illustrates how human salvation (recreation) is possible.Creation is seen as a planned event dashing the claims of evolution that existence precededessence. The existence of a widespread sense of right and wrong, of human sexuality, of theamazing analytical and creative capacity of the human mind speaks that essence precededexistence. This is confirmed by the day to day experiences of those who permit God toundertake the recreation of His character image in them. Further research on the questionsraised is merited.
ANALYSIS FACTOR OF FINANCIAL DISTRESS: AN EVIDENCE OF CABLE SUB SECTOR IN INDONESIA FROM YEAR 2016-2017
Authors: Kumendong Febricia Frontalin , Hutabarat Francis
Published: December 2019

Every company’s goal is to maximize its profit, however, with the downturn in 2015 economy, many companies around the world including Cable subsector companies in Indonesia are wondering their future in 2016-2017, whether they can cope financially or at worst they can fall into financial distress. The purpose of this study is to analyze the factor affecting financial distress in the Cable Sub Sector in the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This method of the study is descriptive using quantitative data from cable sub-sector companies that are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange namely Sumi Indo Kabel (IKBI), Jembo Cable Company (JECC), KMI Wire and Cable (KBLI), Kabelindo Murni (KBLM), Supreme Cable Manufacturing and Commerce (SCOO), Voksel Electic (VOKS) with an observation period of  2 years, from 2016-2017. The variables of the study are solvability and liquidity as the independent variable and Financial Distress Altman model as dependent variables. Descriptive statistic, correlation, significant test, and regression are used in the analysis of the data. The results show that solvability ratio averaged above 30% minimum debt standard, the liquidity ratio is averaging above 1 which shows its ability to pay short term debt. And in terms of Financial Distress, Altman Model shows that companies are solvent since the result above the standard 1.81 given. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between Solvency and liquidity towards financial distress with a significant value of 0.000 < 0.05 using F-test. The result also shows that out of the two factors analyzed, liquidity is important for the regression model in explaining the variation of bankruptcy potential with significant value at 5%, and solvability is significant at 10%. Thus, the study suggests that the company need to evaluate and monitor its liquidity and debt level in order to avoid distress condition.
Hypoglycemic Activity of Extract Leaf and Root Plant of Jombang (Taraxacum Officinale) in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Wistar Male Rats
Authors: Ricky Donn richard , Silitonga Mettison M.
Published: December 2019

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious health problem worldwide, World Health Organization(WHO) declared Indonesia takes the fourth place in the DM problem. To overcome thisproblem, a synthesis drug and medicines have been produced. But production from thismedicine has side effects and require a lot of money for it, while many try to find a solutionto this disease. There are plants that can help in lowering blood glucose and that is Jombangas we known as dandelion. Because of this plant ability, this research is made. The purpose ofthis study is to obtain accurate data for lowering white rat’s blood glucose from 1 g extract ofleaf and root as determined volume is 0.4 ml, 0.6 ml, and 0.8 ml from leaf extract eachcontains 0.65 g, 0.97 g, and 1.29 g and root extract each contains 0.77 g, 1.15 g, and 1.54 gweight wet of herbs. This study uses True Experimental Design, 22 male rats are divided intofive groups: Negative Control (Group I), Positive Control (group II), Experiment I (groupIII): Rats were induced by alloxan and given extracted jombang leaves orally as much as 0.4ml (0.65 gram), 0.6 ml (0.97 gram), and 0.8 ml (1.29gram), Experiment II (group IV): Ratswere induced by alloxan and given extracted jombang roots orally as much as 0.4 ml (0.77grams), 0.6 ml (1.15 grams) and 0.8 ml (1.54 grams) and Experiment III (Group v): Ratswere induced by alloxan and given extracted as much mixture of leaves and roots of Jombang0.4 ml (0.71 gram), 0.6 ml (1.06 gram) and 0.8 ml (1.42 gram). Treatment started from day 6to day 15 and administered twice a day every 12-hour. The measurement of data wascollected on day 6, 9, 12, and 15. The data obtained is analyzed with logistic regression,ANOVA multivariate followed by Duncan’s multiple range test. The result showed that thevolume of group leaf extract, robot extract and the mixture of leaf and root extract 0.4 ml

(0.65 g), 0.6 ml (0.97 g), and 0.8 ml (1.29 ml) can reducing blood glucose levels in alloxan-induced rats at the end of the Study. The best volume of extract in lowering blood glucose is

0.4 ml (1.42 g) mixture of leaf and root extracts of Jombang.
THE EFFECT OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND COMPENSATION ON EMPLOYEE WORK MOTIVATION AT TOURISM ATTRACTION IN WEST JAVA
Authors: Soputra Justin Hidayat , Malau Harman
Published: December 2019

The problem in this study is about the problem of employee motivation at work. Here will be examined whether employee work motivation can be improved by providing career development and compensation to employees. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of career development and compensation on employee motivation in tourist attractions in West Java. This research method is a qualitative method using a sample of 132 respondents from Dago Dream Park and Dusun Bambu employees. Data analysis uses correlation coefficient analysis, coefficient of determination, significance test using SPSS version 23. The results showed that career development was given well which was seen from the total average value of 3.85, also employees were given good compensation which can also be seen from the total value of an average of 3.67 and employees had good work motivation that was seen of the total average value of 3.77. The results of the study also showed an influence between career development and compensation for work motivation with the magnitude of influence 61.7% and significant at α 0.05. The conclusion is that there is an increase in employee motivation when given career development and adequate compensation and in accordance with applicable regulations.
Reasons of How Adventist Pioneers Accepted the Truth about Sabbath (1844-1863)
Authors: Verdianto Yohanes
Published: December 2019

Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) emerged as a denomination in the nineteenth centuryamid Sunday‟s observance domination. The majority of the SDA pioneers are Sundaykeepers. The seventh-day Sabbath was first brought to the Millerite Adventists by RachelOakes. She is a member of the Seventh-day Baptist who joined the Millerite Adventists. Thefirst time the seventh-day Sabbath was introduced in Millerite Adventists, there was upheavaland conflict. But finally, a group of Sabbatarian Adventists was formed which kept theseventh-day Sabbath. This group finally became SDA Church. The purpose of this work is tofind out what were the reasons for the Adventists pioneers to accept the Sabbath. This paperargued that there were four reasons why Sabbatarian Adventists received the seventh-daySabbath. First, the Sabbatarian Adventists kept the seventh-day Sabbath because of theirinvestigation of the Bible, which led them to abandon Sunday observance and accepted theSabbath. Second, one of the co-founders of the SDA, Ellen G. White, confirmed that theSabbath is related to the temple in heaven, because the Ten Commandments, including thefourth commandment, still remains there and never been eliminated. Third, the pioneers ofthe SDA also found that there was a connection between the Sabbath and the three angels‟messages, in which the issue will be the worship of God and its closely related to the seventhday Sabbath. Fourth, they saw that Sabbath was related to eschatology. In this understanding,they understood that Sabbath would still be observed in the new world. This paper is ahistorical approach using documentary research method. For each reasons, researcher utilizesprimary resources. Secondary resources are employed only to see current opinions about theissue.
Self-Regulation and Discipline of Unai Girls Dormitory on 2018/2019 Proposed for A Program
Authors: Walukouw Yane Restuwaty , Simbolon Mangadar
Published: December 2019

Discipline is one of the key of success in reaching the college highest academic achievement Discipline requires self-regulation). This study measured the correlation between self- regulation and discipline among Unai girls’ dormitory residents of school year 2018/2019. This study occupied descriptive correlation method with convenient sampling held in UNAI chapel program on May 3, 2019. Out of 477 girls dormitory residents, 297 students were able to return the questionnaires. The Self-Regulation questionnaire was modified from The Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ) and Discipline questionnaire was modified from Discipline with Purpose Questionnaire. The reliability of those questionnaires were .882 (high). This study found that there was significant relationship between Self-Regulation and Discipline of UNAI girls’ dormitory residents on 2018/2019 with correlation .353 (low correlation). This low correlation measures happened because the residents are more afraid of punishment rather than practicing self-regulation.
Are Children Qualified Subjects for Baptism?
Authors: Greenz Waldmer , CADAO CERELITO
Published: December 2019

The origin and development of the New Testament baptism is considered in determining themeaning of the rite of baptism. This theological study concentrated on the common practiceof child baptism. It compared the biblical meaning of and qualification for baptism to thelevel of maturity among children to determine whether they are qualified subjects forbaptism. The study (a) connected “accountability” and “true repentance” as manifestations ofa believer and major factors for qualification and (b) examined Jewish traditions as well aslegal treatment of children with regards to these concepts.Combined with theologies derived from the meaning of baptism, this paper utilized asystematic review of findings from various researches and sources about moral developmentin children to determine an age range when children transition from childhood toconsiderable adulthood and be qualified for baptism. Historical, theological, andpsychological approaches were considered.The findings presented in this study indicate that children need to be capable of building aninternal moral code, a “spiritual coming of age” before their salvation turns to be at jeopardyand be required to make their decision for baptism. In a general sense, this age appears to be12 to 13 years old.When children come to age where they are aware or conscious of what is right and wrong,then, it indicates that they are capable of responding in the criteria of believer‟s baptism.Baptism requires maturity and ability to make independent, decision for which one can beheld accountable for. It appears that between the ages 12 to 14 a child experienced a majorchange in spiritual and moral perception. For that reason, pastors should consider delayingbaptism at this age and give room for maturing.
Emotional Intelligence and Its Relationship to Stress and Transition Shock Amongst First-Year College Students
Authors: Mergal Beryl Ben Concepcion , Thomas Nathaniel , Pak Chaeryeong , Lalog Kenneth
Published: December 2019

Freshmen students often experience transition shock as their environment change from highschool to college. They are also under the impression that success in college depends solelyon their intellect and usually do not consider emotional intelligence a factor into the successof their academic endeavors. The purpose of this study was to investigate emotionalintelligence and its relationship to stress and transition shock amongst first-year collegestudents. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed. One hundred nineteenrespondents were chosen using purposive sampling technique. Frequency, percentagedistribution, weighted mean, standard deviation, and Pearson r correlation coefficient testwere used to analyze and treat the collected data. Respondents showed a high emotionalintelligence having an overall mean of 2.73 (SD = 0.35). The extent of the respondents’ stresswas also high with an overall mean of 2.61 (SD = 0.59). As for the extent of transition shockfelt by the respondents, the overall mean found is at 2.55 (SD = 0.52) which is alsointerpreted as high. A moderate negative significant relationship between emotionalintelligence and stress (r = -0.476), as well as the relationship between emotional intelligenceand transition shock (r = -0.417) among the freshmen. It is recommended that nursingstudents and educators become aware of emotional intelligence as a factor that contributes tothe success of the students’ transition from high school to college. Also, it is emphasized tofurther develop the emotional intelligence of the students to manage their stress and transitionshock to aid in the success of the students’ academic endeavors.
Integrated Sanitation and Hygiene Program to Curb the Case of Helminthiasis: An Experimental Study Among School-Age Children in a Coastal Town in the Philippines
Authors: Botabara-Yap Mary Jane Bercasio , Bellosillo Leomel Jezter
Published: December 2019

Approximately 24% of the world’s populations, mostly school-age children, are infected withsoil-transmitted helminthes; with the majority in tropical and subtropical areas. ThePhilippine islands are endemic to soil-transmitted helminth with approximately 25 millionFilipinos at risk of acquiring the infection. Despite the deworming program of theDepartment of Health (DOH), re-infection is very common. This study investigated the effectof integrated sanitation and hygiene program among the second grade students of a coastaltown in the Philippines. Utilizing quasi-experimental study, two group pretest and posttestdesign, 70 participants from the elementary school of a coastal town in the Philippines werechosen randomly to join the study. Overall result showed that experimental group maintaineda zero re-infection during the first and second months after the intervention; while the controlhad one case of re-infection. Moreover, result showed significant difference during pretestand posttest on knowledge (p = <0.05) and self-efficacy (p = <0.05) but not significant onpractice (p = 0.77). Analyzing the two groups, significant difference was noted between theexperimental and control group on knowledge (p = <0.05) and self-efficacy (p = <0.05), withthe experimental group faring better after one and two months post intervention; but nosignificant difference was noted on practice, one and two months post intervention (p = 0.56,0.43). The odds of the experimental group acquiring helminthiasis was 68% lower than thecontrol group but is not considered significant (OR = 0.32; p = 0.49). The program wassuccessful in reducing the re-infection of helminthiasis and is recommended that continuoushealth education on hygiene and sanitation must be considered in the home and school.
Theological Analysis of Luke 9:57-62 Regarding “Following Jesus” on The Life of Service of Pastor and His Calling
Authors: Hutabarat Jimmy , Pardosi Milton
Published: December 2019

The author explained number of things in Luke 9:57-62, such as (1) the interpretation of“follow Jesus;” (2) the meaning “to firstly bury my father;” (3) the definition of “sayingfarewell/good-by” to family; (4) the interpretation of “looking back” while plowing, and (5)connecting these four points toward the ministry and calling of a pastor. The theoretical resultis that “Following Jesus” means leaving all the things he previously had and starting anewwith Jesus. The meaning of “to firstly bury my father” is that he wanted to take care of his orher parents up to their death, which he himself did not know when it will be. The definition of“farewell/saying good-by to the family” expressed the man lack of willingness to carry thecross of Jesus and face suffering. While “looking back” interpreted how unfocused person bein wanting to follow Jesus and doing the ministry work. And if the four points listed are to berelated in the ministry of a pastor and his calling then he needs to decide to follow Jesus if hefeels the calling within him, when the call was heartily felt then a pastor has no reason to carefor his parents over his service, the called pastor need not to say good-by to his family beforefollowing Jesus, and for a pastor who follows Jesus was not permitted to look back at his pastlife because that may interfere his focus in serving God‟s call.
Max Scheler’s Axiological Study on The Action of Changing Genitals in Humans (Transsexual)
Authors: Pardosi Milton T. , Maharani Septiana Dwiputri
Published: December 2019

One of the developments in modern science today is a surgery to change genitals in humans.This has become an important issue in society because of the pros and cons. The mostopposed groups are religious groups. Some countries have legalized this action while othershave not. The backgrounds of people deciding to change their genitals are twofold: first,because they feel they are in the “wrong body” where their behavior is contrary to thegenitals they have. Second, the development of genital devices is not perfect. That is why anaxiology study needs to be made on the decision to change the genitals in humans. Axiologyitself means the science or theory of the nature of values which investigates values in terms oftheir nature, their size, and their metaphysical status relating to their usefulness. In axiology,Max Scheler gave four levels of value, namely: (1) The value of “enjoyment” or “pleasure”(agreeable) and “dislike” or “displeasure” (disagreeable); (2) The value of vitality or welfareor life (vital feeling); (3) Spiritual values; (4) Holiness or holy value. Of the four values ofMax Scheler, it was found that the decision to change the genitals in humans does not havethe essence of any value except just the value of enjoyment or pleasure. That is, this kind ofaction actually denies the nature of existing values. The value of enjoyment obtained throughsex change surgery is actually only “mortal” or for a moment enjoyment because it isprecisely the disappointment that appears at the end. It is just the lowest value out of four.Therefore, the author suggested that those who feel themselves trapped in the “wrong body”are better off doing psychiatric and religious therapy so that the nature of the values that theyhave can be developed rather than making changes to the genitals.
Does CEO Turnover Matter? Empirical Evidence from the Philippines
Authors: Mandagi Deske
Published: December 2019

This study investigated the market reaction to announcements of CEO turnovers in Philippine-listed companies between January 2008 and December 2018. Turnovers were classified concerning successors’ origin (internal versus external), turnover type (forced versus voluntary), and successors’ gender (male versus female). Event study methodology using the market model was employed to analyze the hand-collected sample of 136 CEO turnover announcements. Market reaction was significantly positive for internal, external, and voluntary turnover. The market reaction, however, was found to be significantly negative in the case of forced turnover. Similarly, concerning the gender difference, the result showed that market reaction was significantly negative for female CEO appointments and significantly positive for male CEOs. The results provide strong evidence that new CEOs’ selected attributes and the turnover’s characteristics are factors that have the explanatory power on the investor’s reaction. The contributions of this study to the literature are threefold. First, it serves as the first empirical evidence of market reaction to CEO turnover from the Philippines emerging market. This study also confirms the finding of the previous studies on CEO turnover by looking into several turnover categories, namely external, internal, forced, and voluntary. Finally, it enriches the limited empirical evidence on the CEOs’ gender effect on abnormal return surrounding the turnover announcement date.
Social Support, Spirituality and Psychological Wellbeing of Working Students
Authors: Mergal Vicky C. , Mediante Syvil B. , Orbon1 Myrtle C. , Gumarao Mylene S. , Mergal Vicky C. , Balila Jolly S. , Fajanilan Levy M. , Marticio Flor Villa P. , Balila Edwin A
Published: December 2019

Some people have better psychological wellbeing than others; thus, they are more functioning individuals. On the other hand, working students are confronted with a variety of challenges that may affect their psychological wellbeing. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship of social support and spirituality to the psychological wellbeing of working students. This descriptive-correlational research utilized 302 conveniently sampled college working students from three sectarian institutions in Luzon, Philippines. An expert-validated four-part questionnaire was used to gather data. Data were analyzed using Predictive Analysis Software (PASW). Based on the findings, the respondents had a low social support yet, they were highly spiritual. They also had a moderately high psychological wellbeing. Social support and spirituality were significantly related to all the dimensions of the psychological wellbeing of the respondents. On the other hand, there was no significant difference on all the dimensions of psychological wellbeing when age, sex, and length of stay were considered. Moreover, dormitory dean’s support was a significant predictor of the respondents’ psychological well-being in terms of self-acceptance, purpose in life, environmental mastery, and positive relations with others while support from friends/peers was a significant predictor of the respondents’ psychological wellbeing in terms of purpose in life. Finally, spirituality was a significant predictor of the respondents’ psychological wellbeing in terms of self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life, environmental mastery, autonomy, and positive relations with others regardless of age, sex, and length of stay. It is recommended that a replicate study be done among non-working students and/or non-sectarian institutions.
Controversy Worldview Insights and Contributions to Philosophy Made by Bible Writers was and Others
Authors: Shipton Warren , Gurguis Youssry
Published: December 2019

The paper seeks to give a coherent outline of the biblical worldview. The basic questions thatunderlie the formation of such a worldview are examined in the areas of ontology,epistemology, and axiology.The historical-grammatical approach to biblical understanding was adopted. Questions onontology, epistemology, and axiology were explored by examining Bible writer records. Fourmajor historical periods, from around 1500 BCE to 100 CE, were examined. The conceptshighlighted were compared with corrective statements made by Christ on views expressed inHis day.Moses and other prophets spoke with a singular voice regarding a controversy worldviewbetween good and evil, which also is mirrored by New Testament writers. They corporatelyalso identified the principal elements of philosophy underpinning this theme that shouldguide Christians in the areas of reality, knowing, and acting. There is a striking commonalityof information across the four historical periods examined, but we do not assert that believersat the time necessarily held views identical to those held today. Anciently, philosophers,scholars and leaders studied and admired other belief and worship systems. This led todisastrous consequences on account of syncretism. Christ corrected the principalmisunderstandings for hearers of His day.Our Lord spoke against many worldview perversions. The instruction comes to us, throughthese examples, to make sola Scriptura its own interpreter, to reverence God’s revelationsthrough His prophets, and to seek to understand God’s beautiful character as the guide to ourworship and ethical behavior. Further research might be conducted on the origin of changesseen in today’s major Christian churches that are exerting a contrary impact.
The Temple Motif in the Book of Haggai: A Call for Theocentric Perspective and Priorities in the Post Modern and Technological World
Authors: Fernando Andresito P
Published: December 2019

The temple motif in the Book of Haggai offers timeless truths that remain relevant to everygeneration of its readers. The Jews, coming from their exile, initially did fairly well inrebuilding their city and their temple in Jerusalem. However, things turned from good to badwhen the experience of perennial hardships, economic considerations, and self-centerednessaffected the lives of the Jewish returnees. Not only did the Jews lost their interest inrebuilding the temple, but their theocentric perspective had been lost and was replaced bymisdirected priorities. It was in this setting that Haggai delivered his message. Utilizingexegetical method and synthetic analysis of the Book of Haggai, this study presents thetheological concept of the temple theme in Haggai and relates it to the contemporary time.The purpose of this study is to find parallel concepts that make the message of the Book ofHaggai relevant to the present time. The contemporary period that is characterized by moral,political, and economic chaos seems to diminish Christian’s sense of the sovereignty andpresence of God who is able to provide during difficult times. On the other side is thecontinuous resurgence of post modernism, secularism, human-centered ideology, and rapidadvance in technology that leads the present generation to a paradigm shift from Godcentered way of life to self-centeredness. Generations belonging to the “Millennials,”“Generation X,” and “Generation Z,” that dominate the present era appear to share somebasic commonalities - they are digital natives, immersed in technology , internet enthusiasts,and rigorously preoccupied by personal achievements. These mindset appear to placereligion at the backseat.This study found out that the temple motif in the Book of Haggai assures every Christiansthat God does not leave His people during difficult time. However there is a call for decisiveaction to make God the center of their life and their priorities. Positive response to themessage of Haggai has a far reaching repercussion - God’s blessings in the present life andthe eschatological hope in the coming Kingdom of God.
Interpretation of Selected Parables in the Synoptic Gospels (SG): A Comparative Study of Ellen G. White’s Interpretation of Selected Synoptic Gospels’ Parables and Some Biblical Scholars
Authors: Agustin Alfredo, Jr. Gomeri
Published: December 2019

Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Biblical Scholars (BS) and Theologians assert that EGWaccepts and applies principles of biblical interpretation when she interprets the Scripture.However, there seems to be lack of academic research to prove such presupposition.One area that seems to be lacking is the comparison between EGW‟s interpretation of gospelparables with that of modern biblical scholars. Their interpretations of selected SG parableswill be compared and contrasted with that of EGW. The purpose of this study is to prove thatEGW‟s interpretation of gospel parables are in harmony with sound principles of interpretingbiblical parables.This study compares and contrasts EGW and selected modern BS‟s interpretations of selectedsynoptic gospel parables. After comparing EGW and selected BS‟s interpretation of selectedparables in the SG, evaluation will follow.This paper concludes that EGW interprets the selected parables of the SG appropriately. Thecomparative study shows that she is not out of context in her interpretation of the parables.This means that she applies sound principles of biblical interpretation. It also shows that sheagrees with the interpretation of some non-SDA BS. However, she has additional insightswhich were not found in BS.
Experience on Nurse-Patient Interaction with Filipino Clients among Non-Tagalog Speaking BSN Students
Authors: Tappy Yunita Peggy
Published: December 2019

The Philippines have experienced an increase in international students in various programsespecially in the nursing program and medical program. This programs required students tohave clinical exposure where the students are expected to have good interaction with thepatient. This study aims to explore the experience of non-Tagalog speaking nursing studentson nurse-patient interaction with Filipino clients. A qualitative design was used in this study.A Semi-structured interview with three questions was conducted to 13 respondents selectedwith purposive sampling technique. This study included seven main informants or non-Tagalogspeaking nursing students and six general informants or Filipino nursing students’ perceptions.The respondents were recruited from one university in the Philippines. Qualitative data analysiswas done following Giorgi’s phenomenologist method. Several themes were established in thisstudy: (i) translation of words which is a mean for patients and nurses to communicate theirthoughts; (ii) the use of nonverbal (gestures, technology) to facilitate nurse-patient interaction;(iii) Importance of trust to confidence in giving care to patients; (iv) preference in giving careto English speaking patient, unsatisfied feeling when communicating with patient; (v)individual initiative in learning Tagalog which is mean to help in communication preparationto Tagalog speaking patient; (vi) support from clinical instructor and Filipino friends aremethods being used to help in communication; (vii) institutional support is one way to help thestudents in the preparation before clinical exposure. This study suggests that the support fromseveral instances such as fellow local nursing students, clinical instructors, staff nurses, and theuniversity are critical in helping the students dealing with communication problem to help theirstudents increase their self-confidence. Furthermore, willingness to learn and practice newlanguage plays an important role in effective communication and interaction with localpatients.
Learning Needs Assessment and Preferred Instructional Methods among Nurses Participating in Continuous Professional Education.
Authors: SUNDAH CHELSEA CELICA , ABLOLA KAREN SAGUINSIN , WU KAREN KIM RAPATAN
Published: December 2019

INTRODUCTION: Globally, the concept of continuing professional education (CPE) has been acknowledged by all professionals as a primary method for regular enhancement of basic professional education. In the clinical sector, when providing in service programs, learning needs assessment provides the basis for the design of effective educational programs. The purpose of the study was to examine the learning needs and preferred instructional method among nurses. Also, the significant difference of professional development learning needs, clinical skills learning needs and instructional method was measured in relations to sex and years of clinical experience.

METHOD: The study utilized descriptive research design. Convenient sampling was used to sample 120 nurses from selected hospitals in Laguna. A self constructed questionnaires were used as the instruments of the study. The statistical treatment used were mean, standard deviation, t-test, and ANOVA.

RESULTS: The study showed that highest priority of learning needs in terms of professional development was stress management. Emergency management was the highest priority perceived by the nurses in terms of clinical skills. The learning method most preferred by the nurses was the use of lectures. There was no significant difference in terms of professional development learning needs, clinical skills learning needs and instructional method when considering sex and years of clinical experience.

DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION: The study recommends the nurse educator and managers of the selected hospitals to utilize learning needs assessment results to implement educational programs. It is further recommended that learning needs assessment should be an ongoing process involving other professional and clinical topics to promote better quality service.
Does Leviticus 5:11 – 13 Teach Forgiveness Without Shedding of Blood?
Authors: Gurguis Youssry
Published: December 2019

Leviticus chapter 5 is concerned with the trespass-offering. The difference between thetrespass offering and the sin-offering most likely lay not so much in the sacrifices themselves,and the management of them, as in the occasions of the offering of them. They were bothintended to make atonement for sin; but the former was more general, this applied to someparticular instances. Thus, concerning the trespass, if a man commits a sin: (i) In concealinghis knowledge, when he is adjured (v. 1). (ii) In touching an unclean thing (v. 2, 3). (iii) Inswearing (v. 4). (iv) In embezzling the holy things (v. 14-16). (v) In any sin of infirmity (v.17-19). Some other cases there are, in which these offerings were to be offered (chaps 6:2-4;14:12; 19:21; Num. 6:12). And concerning the trespass-offerings, (i) Of the flock (v. 5, 6).(ii) Of fowls (v. 7-10). (iii) Of flour (v. 11-13; but chiefly a ram without blemish (v. 15, etc.).This paper focuses on trespass offering of flour (v. 11-13). Provision is here made for thepoor of the people of God, and the pacifying of their consciences under the sense of guilt.Those that were not able to bring a lamb might bring for a sin-offering a pair of turtle-dovesor two young pigeons; however, if any were so extremely poor that they were not able toprocure these so often as they would have occasion, they might bring a an ephah of fine flourfor a sin offering, and this should be accepted. Therefore, it seems that the expense of the sinoffering was brought lower than that of any other offering, to teach the reader that no man'spoverty shall ever be a bar in the way of his/her forgiveness. The poorest of all may haveatonement made for them, if it be not their own fault. Furthermore, this paper seeks to findout whether the passage under consideration teaches that forgiveness can be obtained withoutthe shedding of blood or not.
The Influence of Organizational Culture on Planning as Perceived by Employees in The Hospital
Authors: Pardede Evangelis , PEPRAH WILLIAMS KWASI , Antwi-Yamoah Patience Boatemaa
Published: December 2019

Planning is essential to healthcare institutions. The first important factor that indicates the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization is planning and the realization of how the vision and mission that have been set up are implemented. However, organizational culture plays a key role in setting a plan for hospitals. It is upon this premises that this study seeks to find the impact of organizational culture on planning as professed by employees in the hospital and the significant difference between sex and age when planning was considered. This was quantitative research which was designed as descriptive-correlational. The self-constructed instrument was conveniently administered to 108 hospital employees within Laguna in the Philippines to measure their hospital organizational culture and planning. The statistical study treatment was based on SPSS version 23, where Mean and Standard Deviation and Pearson Correlation and t-test were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that hospital planning was very high, and they strongly agree with the influence of their organizational culture. Furthermore, the study resulted that there is a high correlation between organizational culture and planning. There was a significant difference in sex, however, there was no significant difference in age. The implication is that hospitals must make sure that their firms’ culture supports planning so that they can meet their objectives. The study recommends that hospitals must make sure that their cultural practices support planning. This is among the various ways to achieve hospitals success and make them effective and efficient.
Relationship of Knowledge on Healthy Lifestyle to Dietary Practices and Physical Activity as Moderated by Age
Authors: Dorado Mary Anne Grace Malagamba , Racca Abraham P
Published: December 2019

Lifestyle – related diseases remained to be on the top ten killer according to the World HealthOrganization. Literature indicates that diseases are highly related to lifestyle practices. Onthe other hand, optimal health is a perceived goal of the greater population, however, puttingit into practice is a challenge. The study determined the following: 1) the level of knowledgeon healthy lifestyle, dietary practices and physical activity; 2) the relationship of knowledgeon healthy lifestyle to dietary practices and physical activities, and 3) the relationship ofknowledge to dietary practice and relationship of knowledge to physical activities accordingto age group. A Descriptive-correlational design was employed. The data were gatheredamong 66 randomly selected university students staying in the dormitories; who are at least18 years of age, in which 24 are males and 42 are females, and 40 have earned at most abachelor’s degree and 26 have at least earned units in a master’s program. Utilizing adaptedinstruments, respondents were scored on a 12-item instrument in knowledge where in eachcorrect answer correspond to one point, 27-item instrument on healthy lifestyle in terms ofdiet where in each appropriate response correspond to one point, and 4-item instrument onhealthy lifestyle in terms of physical activities. In turn, the highest possible score ofknowledge, diet, and physical activities are 12, 27, and 4, respectively. Descriptive resultsrevealed that respondents have high knowledge on healthy lifestyle, have fair dietarypractices and moderate practice of physical activities. Furthermore, knowledge on healthylifestyle is not significantly correlated to dietary practices physical activities. However, asignificant relationship was found when respondents were grouped according to age; onlythose 24 years old and above were found to have significant results. Hence, arecommendation to increase the accessibility and reinforcement values of exercise andphysical activity that will have immediate and long term health benefits for college students.
Psychosocial well-being and Job Satisfaction among Nurses in the Philippines
Authors: NIMAKO BLESSLOVE PINAMANG , Osei Simon Akwasi , Antwi Fiskvik Boahemaa , Peprah Williams Kwasi
Published: December 2019

Nursing is a profession in the health care sector that is pivotal and solely focused on servinghumanity. With having to carry that burden, issues regarding mental health among nurseshave been increasing. Stress is often encountered by nurses in the workplace, whicheventually leads to burnout. Initial evidence suggests that a positive or an increase inpsychosocial well-being increases job satisfaction. The purpose of the study was to examinethe relationship between psychosocial wellbeing and job satisfaction. and examine thesignificant difference in psychological wellbeing and job satisfaction when considering age.Correlational design utilized was used where 100 registered nurses were a purposive samplefrom selected hospitals in the philippines. Psychosocial well-being was measured using CarolRyff’s Psychosocial Well-Being Questionnaire, and job satisfaction was measured using theJob Satisfaction Survey (JSS) by Paul Specter. The statistical treatment used was Pearsoncorrelation, T-Test to address the research questions. The results of the study showed thatthere was a low positive significant relationship between psychosocial wellbeing and jobsatisfaction. There was no significant difference in psychosocial wellbeing and jobsatisfaction when age was considered. The results of the study showed that registered nurseshave high psychosocial wellbeing and which makes them have high job satisfaction at theirwork environment. The study recommends that more studies should be done to identifyfactors influencing psychosocial well-being, job satisfaction, Resilience-oriented training forthe nurses are suggested to enhance resilience and protect the nurses from extensive stressand burnout as well as to benefit the organization with lower turnover rates and higher nursepatient outcome.
Relationship of Job Design, Organizational Commitment on Compensations of Physicians In A Private Hospital, Philippines
Authors: ASUAH-DUODU ENOCH , Smith Sechelle P. , Lin Thein Phyo Wai
Published: December 2019

The profession of a physician is one of the highly respected and challenging jobs in the world today. It is one of the fields where intelligence and hard decisions are made to save lives. This study examined the relationship between job design, organizational commitment, and compensations; if job design and organizational commitment are predictors of compensation of physicians of a private hospital in Manila, Philippines; and if there is a significant difference in compensation when physician’s gender and years of service are considered. The research design was correlational using a t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), regression, and Pearson Correlation. Fifty hospital physicians were conveniently selected to answer a self-constructed questionnaire. The study revealed that job design and organizational commitment has a positive correlation to compensation in a health facility. Sex and years of service of the physicians do not differ on compensation. The study also revealed that attention should be given to organizational commitment. Organizational commitment predicted a positive relationship to compensation, but job design in terms of prediction, could not predict compensation though it had a positive relationship, which requires future studies to further investigate using other variables.