bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Stable Path Following Algorithm Based on Adaptive Target Points for Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Authors: ÜNAL Osman , AKKAŞ Nuri , ATALI Gökhan , ÖZKAN Sinan Serdar , YENGİNAR Altuğ
Published: June 2023

This study proposes a stable and robust path following algorithm for Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs). The main objective of this paper is to optimize a key parameter in the improved algorithm to minimize tracking errors. In this study, firstly a stability criterion is developed to limit this parameter and make stable navigation. This model determines the unique target points for each time step using the optimum and flexible parameter in contrast fixed value used in previous studies. The proposed stability criterion and the turning rate data obtained from the previous time step are used to determine this optimum parameter. It provides smooth and precise navigation at critical points like as sharp turning maneuvers. Moreover, it includes saturation for maximum turning rate to make realistic navigation. The proposed model in this study reduces tracking errors by around 20% compared to the conventional carrot-chasing algorithm. Finally, a numerical simulator for USVs in the Matlab environment has been included in the Appendix to support the work of other researchers.
Türkiye Piyasasında Satışa Sunulan Spagetti Makarnaların Bazı Kalite Özellikleri
Authors: ACUN Sultan , GÜL Hülya
Published: June 2023

Günlük beslenmede önemli bir yere sahip olan makarnanın bileşimi ve kalitesi tüketici tercihini etkilemektedir. Bu çalışmada; Türkiye’de tüketiciler tarafından tercih edilen ve farklı fiyat skalasında satışa sunulan spagetti tipi makarnaların bazı kalite özelliklerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda 10 adet spagetti örneği nem, kül, protein, çap, uzunluk, renk, optimum pişme süresi, suya geçen madde miktarı (pişme kaybı), hacim artışı ve su absorbsiyonu bakımından değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca kuru makarnaların sertlik ve kırılganlık, pişmiş makarnaların ise tekstür profil analizleri (TPA) ve sıkılık özellikleri belirlenmiştir. Spagettilerin nem, kül ve protein içeriklerinin sırasıyla %8.73-13.28, %0.24-1.29 ve %10.50-12.77 arasında değiştiği saptanmıştır. Kuru spagetti örneklerinin sertlik ve kırılganlık değerleri sırasıyla 153.57-316.39 g ve 30.48-31.81 mm arasında bulunurken, pişmiş spagettilerin çiğnenebilirlik ve sertlik değerleri sırasıyla 998.48-1256.56 ve 1611.46-2341.66 g arasında bulunmuştur. Makarnaların sarılık değerleri 24.07-31.04, çapları 1.47-1.63 mm, uzunlukları ise 25.07-26.27 mm olarak tespit edilmiştir. Spagetti örnekleri pişme özellikleri bakımından değerlendirildiğinde ise; optimum pişme sürelerinin 10.36-13.00 dakika, suya geçen madde miktarının %4.92-9.49; hacim artışının %248.15-374.18; su absorbsiyon değerinin ise %165.74-226.32 arasında değiştiği belirlenmiştir. Türkiye piyasasında satışa sunulan farklı firmalara ait spagetti tipi makarnaların incelenen kalite özellikleri değerlendirildiğinde; aralarında niteliksel farklılıklar olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu farklılıklar, ürünün kimyasal bileşimine de bağlı olarak pişme özelliklerini, tekstürünü ve duyusal özelliklerini değiştirmektedir.
Unit-Weibull Distribution: Different Method of Estimations
Authors: GÜL Hasan Hüseyin
Published: June 2023

Recently, the unit-Weibull (UW) distribution is used quite effectively in analyzing lifetime data. The main goal of this article is to investigate the performance of seven estimation methods, namely maximum likelihood (ML), least square (LS), weighted least square (WLS), Anderson-Darling (AD), right-tail Anderson-Darling (RAD), Cramer-von-Mises (CVM) and percentile (PCE) for parameter estimation. An extensive Monte Carlo simulation study is considered to compare the performances of these methods through biases and mean square errors (MSEs). The numerical results show that the PCE estimator has significantly smaller MSE value for different sample sizes and parameter values in most cases. In addition, the ML and LS estimators have lower bias values than the other estimators in general. Finally, a real data set is presented for illustrative purposes.
Anaerobik Biyoreaktördeki Sığır Gübresinin Biyometan Veriminin Termal Ön İşlemlerle Artırılması
Authors: TÜRK ÇAKIR İlkay , ŞENOL Halil , KAYGUSUZ Ersin
Published: June 2023

Ülkemizde ve Dünyada hayvancılığın artması ile ortaya çıkan hayvansal atık miktarı çevre kirliliğinin en önemli kaynaklarından biri olmuştur. Hayvansal organik atıkların biyogaz üretiminde kullanılması, atık bertarafında ve atıklardan enerji geri kazanımında verimli bir atık yönetimi adımıdır. Bu çalışmada, sığır gübresinin mezofilik koşullar altında kesikli reaktörlerde anaerobik sindirim (AS) sonucu biyogaz ve metan (CH4) verimi incelenmiştir. Ardından kesikli reaktörlerdeki AS kalıntısına 60 °C, 80 °C, 100 °C ve 120 °C'de 4 saat termal ön işlemler uygulanmıştır. Ön işlemsiz sığır gübresinin CH4 verimi 203,5 ml/g uçucu katı (UK) iken 120 °C termal ön işlemli sığır gübresinin kümülatif CH4 verimi 251,7 ml/g UK olarak belirlenmiştir. Termal ön işlemler sayesinde sığır gübresinin birim kütle başına CH4 verimi kümülatif olarak en fazla %23,6 kadar artırılmıştır. Termal ön işlemler ile lignoselülozik bileşenlerin (selüloz, hemiselüloz ve lignin) çözünme verimleri incelenmiştir. Aynı zamanda tüm anaerobik süreç sonunda toplam kimyasal oksijen ihtiyaçları ve UK miktarlarının giderim verimleri belirlenmiştir. Çalışma bulguları Türkiye’de üretim yapan büyük ölçekli biyogaz tesisleri için kullanılabilir niteliktedir.
Farklı Muhafaza Yöntemlerinin Çiriş Otu (Asphodelus aestivus L.) Aminoasit Miktarına Etkileri
Authors: KARATAŞ Fikret , ÖZER Dursun , SAYDAM Sinan
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışmada, taze, dondurulmuş, güneşte ve mikrodalga ile kurutulmuş çiriş otundaki (Asphodelus aestivus L.) esansiyel ve esansiyel olmayan aminoasitlerin miktarı Yüksek Performanslı Sıvı Kromatografisi (HPLC) ile belirlenmiştir. Taze çiriş otu’nda esansiyel olmayan aminoasitlerden miktarı en az olan serin iken, en fazla olan ise asparajindir. Esansiyel aminoasitlerden konsantrasyonu en düşük olan arginin iken, en yüksek olan ise histidin olarak bulunmuştur. Koruma yöntemlerinden dondurma işlemi sonucu bütün aminoasit miktarlarındaki değişim taze çiriş otuna göre, istatiki olarak anlamsız bulunmuştur (p>0.05). Güneş ve mikrodalga ile kurutma işlemlerinin sonucu ise esansiyel ve esansiyel olmayan aminoasitlerin miktarlarındaki azalma istatistiki olarak anlamlı bulunmuştur (p<0.05). Bulgular neticesinde amino asit miktarı açısından, uygulanan yöntemlerden en uygun olanının dondurma işlemi olduğu söylenebilir. Mikrodalga ile kurutma güneşte kurutmaya göre zaman açısından daha avantajlıdır.
CaCl2.6H2O ve Na2SO4.10H2O Faz Değişim Malzemelerinin Kullanıldığı Gizli Termal Enerji Depolama Ünitesinde Farklı Tip Bir Kanat Kullanmanın FDM’nin Erime Süresine Etkisinin HAD Analiziyle Araştırılması
Authors: ŞİMŞEK Fadime , ORGAN Sefa
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışmada, CaCl2.6H2O (Kalsiyum klorür hekzahidrat) ve Na2SO4.10H2O (Sodyum klorür dekahidrat) inorganik faz değişim malzemelerinin (FDM) gizli ısı depolama özelliklerinden faydalanılarak termal enerji depolamak için çift borulu eşmerkezli bir ısı değiştiricisi tasarlanmıştır. Hesaplamalı Akışkanlar Dinamiği (HAD) analizleri, işletme atık ısı değerlerine uygun olarak seçilen 50 0C, 60 0C ve 70 0C ITA (ısı transfer akışkanı) su sıcaklıkları için ANSYS Fluent ticari programı yardımıyla yapılmıştır. İki boyutlu ve zamana bağlı olarak gerçekleştirilen analizlerle öncelikle kanatçıksız durumdaki, daha sonra ısı transferini arttırmak amacıyla FDM içerisine literatürden farklı bir tip kanat yerleştirilmesi durumundaki FDM erime süresi analizleri tamamlanmıştır. Kanat etkenlikleri sırasıyla 2,2, 3,3, 4,4, 5,5 olarak literatürden farklı bir şekilde ANSYS analiziyle tespit edilen 6,9,12,15 kanatlı modellerin, kanatsız modele göre optimum atık ısı sıcaklığı olarak belirlenen 60 °C sıcaklıkta erime prosesleri incelenmiştir. Kanatçıksız durumda CaCl2.6H2O’ın 140 dakikada, Na2SO4.10H2O' ün ise 180 dakikada erime gösterdiği görülmüştür. Bu durumun nedeni CaCl2.6H2O’nin ısıl iletim katsayısının daha yüksek olmasıdır. Kanatsız duruma göre kanat sayısının artmasıyla erime sürelerinin, CaCl2.6H2O faz değişim malzemesi için %71,42, %75,71, %79,28 ve %82,14, Na2SO4.10H2 O için ise %73,33, %77,77, %80 ve %81,66 oranında azaldığı belirlenmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre, ITA sıcaklığı ve kanat sayısındaki artışla FDM ’nin erime süresinin azaldığı ve ısı transfer akışkanından faz değişim malzemesine daha hızlı bir şekilde ısı enerjisi aktarıldığı tespit edilmiştir.
Geri Dönüştürülmüş Farklı İnşaat ve Yıkıntı Atıklarının Yol Temellerinde Kullanımının Maliyet ve Esnek Üstyapı Kalınlığına Etkisinin Araştırılması
Authors: KAYA Orhan , OK Bahadır
Published: June 2023

Günümüzde hem üretiminin sınırlı olması hem de üretim aşamalarının çevreyi tahrip etmesinden dolayı doğal kırma taş agregaya (DA) alternatif olabilecek sürdürülebilir yol malzemelerini araştırmak ön plana çıkmıştır. Bu bağlamda, bu çalışmanın amacı geri dönüştürülmüş agregaların plent miks temel (PMT) olarak kullanımının esnek üstyapı kalınlığına ve yol yapım maliyetine etkisinin araştırılmasıdır. Bu çalışma kapsamında DA ve dört farklı atık agrega PMT’de kullanılacak şekilde AASHTO 93 üstyapı tasarım yönteminde değerlendirilmiş ve üç farklı yol sınıfı, tabi zemin taşıma gücü ve trafik yoğunluğu olmak üzere (5x3x3x3) 135 farklı tasarım senaryosu için üstyapı kalınlıkları ile Karayolları 2023 yılı birim fiyatları kullanılarak yaklaşık yol yapım maliyetleri hesaplanmıştır. DA ile teşkil edilen PMT kullanıldığında toplam kaplama kalınlığının atık agregalarla teşkil edilen PMT’nin kullanılma durumuna göre daha az olduğu görülmüştür. Kaplama kalınlıklarındaki farklılıklara rağmen atık agregalarla inşa edilen yolların yapım maliyetleri DA ile inşa edilene göre daha düşük olmuştur. Kaplama kalınlığında fazla bir artış olmaması, yol yapım maliyetinin DA’ya göre daha az olması ve çevresel faydaları sebebi ile atık agregaların esnek üstyapı PMT tabakalarında kullanılma potansiyeline sahip olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.
A Representação Estética de Lula na Série “O Mecanismo” – Vilão do Brasil?
Authors: Araujo Bruno Novaes
Published: June 2023

Neste artigo tive como objetivo estudar as representações estéticas da liderança política de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva na série “O mecanismo” (2018), do canal de streaming Netflix. Para esse estudo realizei uma análise fílmica para interpretar as formas simbólicas e identifiquei os enquadramentos utilizados pelo diretor José Padilha nos momentos em que João Higino (Lula) protagoniza cenas diversas durante os capítulos da série. Os resultados obtidos com essas análises evidenciaram uma representação negativa da liderança dele, caracterizando-o como um líder corrupto, ególatra e nocivo ao país, assim como todos os envolvidos em processos de corrupção durante a narrativa.
Історичний досвід заснування та діяльності Житомирської ветеринарно-фельдшерської школи в період Першої світової війни
Authors: Романюк Неля , Махорін Геннадій , Лігоміна Ірина
Published: June 2023

The purpose of the research is to find out the prerequisites for the creation of a veterinary paramedic school in Zhytomyr and to analyze the process of its formation and activity in wartime conditions. The research methodology involves a combination of special historical methods of knowledge: comparative, structural and functional analysis. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the fact that the problem became the object of a special study for the first time. Based on the materials of the State Archive of the Zhytomyr region, the complex process of creating a new educational institution, which is extremely necessary for the economy of the region in wartime conditions, is traced. Conclusions. Wartime conditions left an imprint on all spheres of life, made it difficult to solve many urgent tasks. One of these was the opening of a veterinary paramedic school in Zhytomyr, the need for which had been discussed for a long time. The initial stage of establishment and organization of the educational institution was accompanied by many difficulties. Firstly, it was difficult to plan salary expenses in connection with inflation, secondly, there was a lack of educational and methodological base, which necessitated the development of training programs, purchase of equipment, etc. Correspondence with other educational institutions, which already had experience in organizing veterinary paramedic education, did not bring the expected result. Finding the building and arranging the surrounding area was a difficult problem. But, despite these difficulties, the Zhytomyr veterinary and paramedic school started its work. In that difficult time, it was even possible to solve the issue of social support for students of the educational institution, who were provided with housing, paid scholarships and provided food assistance. The historical experience of the establishment and operation of an educational institution in wartime conditions is indicative and instructive in the sense of the implementation of joint efforts of local authorities and the public.
Re-thinking Folkloristic Subjectivity as Queer Spiritual Discourse in Saif-ul-Malook
Authors: Sayeda Kaneez Fatima , Khan Kanza Umer , Humayun Asma
Published: June 2023

The intersection of folk narratives with queer spirituality presents an ontological displacement of subjectivity triggered by an inquiry towards the nature of identity. Decentering of identity to the extent of modification of the self into a trans-human relationship mediated through love between a fairy and a man is a queer spiritual experience which creates anti-normative spaces hitherto celebrated in folklores. This paper explores societal oppressive apparatuses fore-grounded in assertive religious discourse forcing people to seek reliance against such faith-based norms in folkloristic tradition and to create spaces where their sexuality is celebrated rather than condemned. Saif-ul-Malook is the folk narrative in the regional literature of Punjab by Mian Muhammad Bukhsh (1830-1907). It describes the love tale of a Prince with a fairy. Positioning queer subjectivities amidst a metaphysical worldview is an attempt of resorting to inner conflict of self through gender and sexuality. By separating spirituality as sociological discourse from discursive religious practices, our paper investigates queer spirituality in different folkloristic forms on experiential standards than that of belief systems.
Święty Augustyn: Kazanie 19. wygłoszone w «Basilica Restituta» w dniu «munerum»
Authors: Libowski Łukasz
Published: June 2023

Tłumaczenie na język polski z komentarzem Kazania 19. wygłoszonego w «Basilica Restituta» w dniu «munerum» przez św. Augustyna.
Notizie di frammenti liturgico-agiografici contenuti nell’Archivio Comunale di Gemona del Friuli (UD)
Authors: Guariglia Federico
Published: June 2023

Il contributo prende in esame i membra disiecta dell’Archivio Comunale di Gemona del Friuli (UD). Si è scelto, per onorare il tema del convegno, di analizzare tre frammenti pergamenacei (1654.26; 1654.32; 1654.33) di ambito religioso. Si tratta di tre testi utilizzati per la Messa, che uniscono parti cantate a testi agiografici, come la Vita di Santa Cecilia, e Biblici (es. Vangelo di Luca). Di ogni frammento si fornisce una descrizione e l’edizione del testo. Lo studio dei tre codici inediti permette di continuare la discussione sul Medioevo friulano, molto spesso lacunoso, e di ricostruire la vita religiosa e culturale nella comunità di Gemona del Friuli.
The Role and Importance of Physical Exercise on the Aggression Level of High School Students
Authors: Popescu D. , Cosma A.M. , Stepan R. , Cosma G.A.
Published: June 2023

Introduction. The phenomenon of bullying is increasingly widespread among students and at the national level, all kinds of techniques and activities are being tried to combat it. Methods. In the present study, we aimed to measure the level of aggression among secondary school students, who participated in a Physical Education and Sports Program, held over a period of 6 months, with a frequency of 8 times/month. A number of 36 students, at the secondary school level, aged between 11- 15 years, from the rural environment, from the South-West Region of Oltenia, all enrolled in the same school, took part in this experiment. As a tool, the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ) was applied, with 4 scales: Physical Aggression, Verbal Aggression, Anger, and Hostility. Aggression was measured both before and after participation in the sports training program. Results. The results indicated a lower level of aggression at the end of the program, compared to the level present in the students, before following the sports training. Conclusions. Thus, physical and sports education can be an optimal means of controlling aggression and a catalyst for it in positive aspects and behaviors.
Rehabilitation Intervention to Restore the Functionality of the Shoulder With Scapular Fracture – Case Report
Authors: Burileanu H.A. , Zavaleanu M. , Ionescu G. , Burileanu I. , Brabiescu Calinescu L.
Published: June 2023

This report presents an individualized physical therapy program and the therapeutic results for a 36-year-old man with a posttraumatic left scapular body fracture with minimal displacement and without ribs fractures scapular fracture. Because the glenoid fossa was intact, conservative treatment was recommended. The patient reports arm activities dysfunctions. The rehabilitation was conducted in an outpatient physical therapy clinic from Craiova under direct supervision for 12 weeks. At the end of the follow-up period, the level of pain was considerably decreased. Despite the functional deficit from the beginning of the rehabilitation program, normal function was restored. The patient was fully involved and cooperative during the physical therapy session.
Assessment of Geriatric Foot using the Baropodometric P-walk Platform
Authors: Haisan P.L. , Monea D. , Grosu V.T.
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify foot typology in senior individuals using barapodometry as an evaluation tool. 20 individuals, with a mean age of 74,35 years (15 female and 5 male), were enrolled in the study. Methodology: By utilizing the P-Walk method to assess the 12 variables in both static and dynamic ways, we discovered that there are no statistically significant differences between the two groups. Just 15% of the elderly without neurological problems have a normal foot, while the remaining 85% have a pes cavus. 25% of participants in the Parkinson's disease group have normal feet, 5% have flat feet, and 70% have pes cavus.
How Introducing Isoinertial Exercises using a Flywheel Can Improve the Training of Athletes: A Systematic Review
Authors: Albina A.M. , Buga A.A.M. , Ion L. , Burchel L.O.
Published: June 2023

Considering the results obtained by athletes from our country in recent years, finding new training methods and means is necessary for their improvement. This literature review aims to demonstrate the importance of improving and modernizing the speed training of sprinters and to incorporate the most relevant information from specialist. For this paper, we focused on isoinertial training which is achieved with a device that maintains constant resistance throughout the movement, during the contraction of the muscle, and in the relaxation phase. A search of electronic databases [PubMed, JSSM, Web of Science, Google Scholar] was conducted to identify all publications employing the isoinertial training up to Feb. 2023.
DISPARITIES CSR IMPLEMENTATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: CSR PRACTICES IN STATE-OWNED COMPANIES AT THE INDONESIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors: Hadi Nor , Khanifah Khanifah , Triyani Agus
Published: June 2023

Corporations have yet to maximally realize their social responsibility in Indonesia. This study seeks to understand companies' reporting of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, as well as investigate the optimal forms and strategies for CRS. Primary and secondary data were collected; the former through interviews with ten corporate actors (CEOs and CSR directors), and the latter through a reading of corporations' annual reports for 2019. Analysis shows that an economic rationale, oriented towards calculating the costs and benefits of programs, is one major reason for CSR falling short of its potential. Further exacerbating the issue, lax government regulations have given corporations significant space in interpreting the best practices. To ensure optimal CSR implementation, an integrated support system may be used, one capable of pressuring corporations through the threat of litigation. Such an integrated support system model would enable government development programs to be integrated with CSR, and to be realized synergistically and sustainably. This article is limited to the perspectives of external stakeholders (governmental, non-governmental, and community actors), and thus further research is necessary to uncover internal perspectives and achieve a more comprehensive understanding.
La relación de causalidad en la responsabilidad civil: de la equivalencia de las condiciones a la imputación objetiva
Authors: Aravena Cuevas Branco
Published: June 2023

En el presente trabajo se examina el tratamiento que ha recibido la relación de causalidad en la responsabilidad civil. Para ello, se da cuenta de su recepción en la doctrina y la jurisprudencia, y a partir de esto es posible afirmar dos cosas: primero, que la literatura civil se ha adecuado al tránsito de la sola aplicación de la teoría de la equivalencia de las condiciones hacia la imputación causal como dimensión jurídico-valorativa. Segundo, que en la jurisprudencia también ha permeado esta forma de comprender el fenómeno causal, de suerte que la vinculación etiológica se analiza con cargo al binomio causalidad-imputación, sirviéndose para ello de dos criterios: la adecuación y la imputación objetiva.
La resiliencia organizacional, factor clave para lograr la supervivencia empresarial y la creación de valor
Authors: Váquiro Capera José Didier
Published: June 2023

El sector de servicios de hospedaje y restaurante de la ciudad de Pereira presenta situaciones com- plejas generadas por la turbulencia que presenta el nuevo juego de los negocios. Las empresas que sobreviven a los nuevos retos y aquellas recién constituidas requieren de estrategias que les permita ampliar su esperanza de vida. Por consiguiente, el estudio tiene como objetivo identificar la forma de aplicar la resiliencia y las disciplinas de gestión en un instrumento que permita a las empresas del sector objeto de estudio enfrentar con suficiencia situaciones de alta complejidad. Lograr este objetivo exige conocer las causas del corto periodo de vida de muchas empresas, iden- tificar la forma como las empresas que sobreviven articulan las disciplinas de gestión con sus objetivos estratégicos y analizar la posibilidad de formular a partir de la resiliencia como valor un modelo organizacional. La metodología aplicada fue de corte mixto. La muestra es aleatoria sim- ple; se analizaron 23 empresas a través de la entrevista estructurada y la observación participante. Como resultados más significativos: se identifica como causa importante del cierre de empresas la deficiente aplicación de las disciplinas de gestión; el nivel de aceptación para implementar en las empresas la práctica de la resiliencia y las disciplinas de gestión; y la forma de aplicar la resiliencia y las disciplinas de gestión en un instrumento que construya valor. Se llegó a la conclusión de que se debe formular un modelo organizacional donde se apliquen la resiliencia y las disciplinas de gestión para enfrentar tiempos de crisis.
Desarrollo e Implementacion de Un Programa de Entrenamiento para Predicadores Laicos en las Iglesias Adventistas del Distrito de Fort Washington, Nueva York
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ferreira S. Yeury
Published: June 2023

Problem The task of this project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a training program for lay preachers in the Seventh-day Adventist churches within the district of Fort Washington, New York, where the author of this document has served as pastor since 2014. Given that this missionary district comprises three churches (Fort Washington, Washington Avenue, and Luz y Esperanza), it is impossible for the pastor to always preach in every one of those congregations, Therefore, the preaching responsibility falls on the shoulders of church elders and other lay preachers. Pastoral observation indicates that, out of the 400 church members who attend weekly worship services, only fifteen participated in the quarterly preaching roll, and many of them did not have an adequate level of training in preaching. Methodology In order to fulfill the purpose of this research project, a study on preaching and related issues was undertaken in biblical literature, in the writings of Ellen White, and in contemporary literature. An analysis of the immediate context (the Seventh-day Adventist churches of Fort Washington, Washington Avenue and Luz y Esperanza) completed the theoretical platform for the design, implementation, and evaluation of a training program on preaching. Direct observation and surveys were used to evaluate the results of the project. Results A major contribution of this project was that it facilitated the design, implementation, and evaluation of a training program for lay preachers within the district of Fort Washington. The final assessment reveals that the participants significantly increased their preaching skills and their knowledge about preaching. From the total of 25 participants, 15 received a score greater than 35 (from a total of 40 points possible) in the final assessment. The program was received by participants with great interest, and it helped to bring about considerable improvement in the quality of preaching in the district of Fort Washington. The program also made it possible to add 10 new names to the preaching roll, which has brought variety to the preaching program, and it has also made the pastor’s burden a bit easier. After finishing the project, many of the preachers continued to use the abilities provided during the training, and most of them adopted the thematic sermon as their preferred model for the design and delivery of sermons. Conclusions The results of this project confirm what the Bible and contemporary Christian literature indicate: a training program on preaching has the potential of bringing about a positive impact on local congregations where leaders might feel the need for it, as it happened in the district where this project was implemented.
A Strategy for Increasing the Levels of Financial Literacy Among African-Americans in the Greenville Neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Levy Troy
Published: June 2023

Problem Financial illiteracy afflicts many African-American and Black immigrant communities. The realities of residing in urban locales have contributed to the illiteracy and many times have led to a negative legacy of financial stewardship in these same communities. There are external challenges as well as internal challenges that have stifled African-American financial literacy. Not only is a negative corporate legacy of financial stewardship a result, but poverty, higher vulnerability towards financial bullying (housing discrimination, payday loan shops, etc.) among other challenges are directly correlated to the problem. Although poverty is an effect of lower levels of financial literacy in these communities, poverty is also part of the problem. There is a seemingly endless and vicious cycle where poverty limits the social circles. It is through social circles (family, school, church, civic organizations, etc.) that financial literacy, amongst other life skills, is taught and caught. Nonetheless, this study is not about poverty in African-American and Black immigrant communities per se. It is about these communities' knowledge about all things financial. It is less concerned with people’s income, although income is a factor in the equation. This study is about what people do with what they make. Method A four-module financial literacy seminar was designed and delivered at the Beth-El Seventh-day Adventist Church in the summer/fall of 2018. More than fifty people participated in this intervention. Throughout these four weeks, I delivered lectures and participants engaged in worksheets, group discussions, and homework. A pre- and post-survey was administered to gauge growth within the four-week period. This intervention was designed to emulate the constructing of a house, in that a foundation was laid, walls were put up, a floor and ceiling were constructed, and a roof put on, all corresponding to timeless financial principles. Results At the end of the intervention, all participants indicated that they had now been better educated to make financial decisions. More than half indicated they had saved money with the average participant saving almost $1,000 during the duration of the intervention, while almost half indicated they had paid off at least one debt during the same span of time. Conclusions My conclusion is that a faith-based financial literacy curriculum has been overwhelmingly effective at helping the subject population make better financial decisions and ushering in a culture of communication about the issue. Surely this intervention is a genesis of creating a positive legacy of financial literacy in African-American and Black immigrant communities. Based on the feedback from participants, the biblical basis for this intervention helped to link what may otherwise seem to be exclusive realities: faith and finances.
The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Preaching Discipleship Training Program for Church Members in the Knoxville First Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Bates Marcus
Published: June 2023

Problem The Knoxville First Seventh-day Adventist Church has members endowed with the spiritual gift of speaking (preaching). However, no training program was available for these gifted members to develop and practice their preaching skills. The senior pastor, associate pastor, and guest speakers handled the preaching responsibilities, while these members were not edifying the congregation through the exercise of their preaching gift. The absence of a preaching training program also revealed a neglect of the pastoral responsibility to disciple members in the area of preaching. This project was an effort to train gifted members in the preaching craft for a potential preaching ministry and fulfill a pastoral responsibility to disciple and equip members for ministry. Method A six-month preaching seminar was designed and delivered in the Knoxville First Seventh-day Adventist Church from March to August of 2018. Eleven members attended a two-month instructional phase and a four-month practicum phase on developing and delivering sermons. Seminar methodology included observation, instruction, application, and evaluation. Data collection involved reflective journaling, sermon reflection forms, video-recording lectures and sermons, and a seminar evaluation form. Results Ten regular participants and one alternate completed training. The instructor and a pastoral leader were also available as preaching mentors for trainees. Participants learned a method of sermon development. They also preached three practice sermons and were evaluated on content and delivery. Trainees developed preaching skills and increased in speaking confidence. Several participants were also interested in follow-up training, and expressed an interest in exploring future preaching opportunities. Conclusions Feedback from trainees revealed that the seminar was beneficial and successful. I also benefited from this training event. Lectures, preaching practice, and mentoring are essential components of preaching discipleship. To improve training, future seminars should offer (a) direct guidance from the instructor as trainees develop practice sermons, (b) shorter lectures, (c) a shorter training duration, (d) a smaller class size, and (e) sufficient practical exercises in exegesis and making appeals.
A Strategy To Help Parents Realize and Fulfill Their Role As The Disciple-Makers of Their Children in the New Eden French Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Jean Wilfrid
Published: June 2023

Problem The New Eden French Seventh-day Adventist Church in Neptune, New Jersey, has been facing the challenge of any church situated in the metropolitan area. One of most significant responsibilities for any parent is to raise their children according to God's will. New Eden French Church has a large number of children (birth to age eighteen) growing up in the church. Pastoral observation suggests a lack of understanding on the part of parents regarding fulfilling their biblical role as disciple-makers of their children. I noticed a lack parental cleverness and resources indispensable to address their issues. This lack of success hindered their aptitude for establishing healthful and solid parent/child relationships. -- Method I implemented an eight-week enrichment program designed for the New Eden French Seventh-day Adventist Church to introduce parents to disciple-makers’ resources, skills, and strategies to help them improve their relationships with their children. To guide the process, I preached a sermon series on family during three consecutive sabbaths and five weeks of seminars to assist parents in becoming disciple-makers for their children. I subsequently used a post questionnaire for project evaluation. Twenty-five parents participated. Among those 25 participants were 14 women and 11 men. Most of the couples had young children growing up in the church. The participants were married couples, divorcees, single parents, separates, and grandparents. Results The study revealed post-survey, that every parent who participated in the study enjoyed a higher level of satisfaction overall with their parenting style. They also made positive improvements. As disciple-makers, the parents realized they are an example and model for their children, to teach and train them with love and respect. The parents felt better about fulfilling their role as disciple-makers of their children and better understood their God-given responsibility as co-creators and co-parents with God. It was also apparent they fully understood how this should impact their parenting style and foster a closer relationship with their children. Conclusion Those who participated in the research group testified that the enrichment program had an immediate positive impact on their God-given responsibility as disciple-makers for their children. They all requested that the program be repeated and hoped that more parents would be part of it. It is recommended that this parenting education program be continued at New Eden French Seventh-day Adventist in Neptune, New Jersey, with more participants from all categories of parents (single, married, divorced, or separated, and grandparents) invited.
An Investigation of the Administrative Reorganization of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists as Planned and Carried Out in the General Conferences of 1901 and 1903
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Jorgensen Gilbert
Published: June 2023

Statement of the Problem It was the purpose of this study (1) to picture the situation facing the brethren prior to the reorganization of the work, which was the task of the General Conferences of 1901 and 1903, (2) to show that the plan which was carried out, and which, as revealed to Mrs. White, received God's approval, was reorganization, not disorganization, and (3) to trace briefly the effects of this plan for concerted action as it has resulted in the great worldwide enterprise of Seventh-day Adventists today. Importance of the Study Evidence of God's leading in the past brings added assurance of his divine direction and aid in solving present problems which would otherwise be overwhelming. In the years leading up to 1901, through the voice of the Spirit of prophecy counsel was given to the leaders in responsible positions as to the proper principles behind the steps to be taken at the General Conference of 1901. There were some who were not in favor of the new policy, but it has proved its value. A brief view of how the work has prospered since the reorganization of 1901 emphasizes this value and serves as an inspiration to go forward in confidence, knowing that God will finish the work he has started.
A Study of the Cleansing of the Sanctuary in Relation to Current Denominational History
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Short Donald
Published: June 2023

It is the purpose of this study to (1) review very briefly the experience of the believers who expected Christ to return in the year 1844; (2) to examine the teaching which grew out of this experience that has come to be known as "the cleansing of the sanctuary," and (3) primarily to discover, if possible, any additional meaning or application this teaching may hold at this time for the Seventh-day Adventist denomination and consequently for the entire world.
POLA ASUH ANAK DALAM PENDIDIKAN AGAMA DAN KEBIASAAN
Authors: Iskandar Zulkarnaen, Zamalludin Sembiring
Published: June 2023

Tujuan kegiatan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pola asuh anak dalam pendidikan agama dan kebiasan setiap individu termasuk orang tua harus berusaha membebaskan diri dan keluarganya dari siksaan api neraka. Orang tua dalam keluarga terutama ibu harus memberikan asupan makanan terutama makanan halal dan baik serta mendidik yang sesuai dengan usianya dan tentunya mengarah kepada pembentukan akhlak anak. Seorang anak ibarat cerminan dari orang tuanya. Anak yang diasuh dengan pola asuh yang baik maka anak akan tumbuh menjadi pribadi yang baik. Sebaliknya, anak yang diasuh dengan pola asuh yang buruk akan tumbuh menjadi anak dengan pribadi yang buruk. Seorang anak yang ada dalam didikan orang tua yang broken home cenderung mempengaruhi pribadi anak tersebut. Anak yang dibiasakan disiplin sejak dini akan memiliki sifat disiplin sampai tumbuh dewasa kelak. Pendidikan akan mempengaruhi pola dan tingkah laku anak dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Sikap dan tingkah laku orangtua juga merupakan suatu contoh untuk anak dalam kehidupan sehari-hari
KEMAMPUAN SISWA MENGUASAI BENTUK-BENTUK SURAT MENGGUNKAN APLIKASI ZOOM TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR KORESPONDENSI
Authors: Rijal Lubis
Published: June 2023

Belajar merupakan usaha yang dilakukan oleh setiap individu guna meningkatkan kemampuan dan keterampilanya dalam mencapai tingakat prestasi belajar atau dengan kata lain, belajar merupakan upaya mendewasakan diri, lebih-lebih bagi siswa yang sedang duduk dibangku sekolah maupun dirumah. Prestasi belajar Korespondensi adalah suatu kemampuan siswa dalam menguasai pengetahuan tentang menulis surat, menyusun surat, mengarsip surat, mempelajari surat, memahami dan mampu mengerjakan atau menjawab pertanyaan yang berhubungan dengan surat yang di berikan oleh guru. Surat merupakan bagian yang tidak terpisahkan manusia pada zaman modern ini. Hal ini terlihat dari munculnya berbagai perusahaan jasa yang mengelola pengiriman surat dan barang, baik yang dibina oleh pemerintah maupun swasta. Surat memiliki peranan yang sangat penting dalam urusan kedinasan, kehidupan sebuah instansi tidak bisa lepas dari yang namanya surat. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan  bahwa  besarnya nilai  t(hitung)  adalah   4,64  sedangkan  besarnya  nilai t(tabel)  untuk n = 38 dan  = 0,05 adalah  1,71. Dengan demikian rumusan hipotesis yang telah ditetapkan dalam penelitian ini dapat diterima kebenarannya, yang berarti : “"ada hubungan   kemampuan siswa menguasai meteri bentuk-bentuk surat menggunakan aplikasi zoom terhadap hasil belajar korespondensi siswa kelas XI SMK  Istiqlal Deli Tua T.A 2021/2022", dapat diterima kebenarannya sebab t(hitung) > t(tabel), atau  4,64 > 1,71.
METODE PEMBELAJARAN SIMULASI DAN HUKUMAN GANJARAN TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER SISWA
Authors: Maria Ulfa Siregar
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK), penelitian ini dilakukan karena ditemukannya masalah-masalah yang timbul dalam kelas, yaitu kurangnya keaktifan siswa dalam mengemukakan pendapat dalam proses pembelajaran yang sedang berlangsung. Hal ini disebabkan oleh guru kurang menggunakan model pembelajaran yang tepat dan bervariasi untuk meningkatkan keaktifan siswa dalam mengemukakan pendapat.   Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dilakukan dalam dua siklus, dimana setiap siklus dilakukan 1 kali pertemuan, setiap siklusnya memiliki 4 tahapan yaitu: perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Adapun alat pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi dan tes. Berdasarkan pengamatan pada siklus I yaitu: 519,% (sekitar 30 siswa). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa observasi pada siklus I belum optimal, maka dari itu dilakukan pengamatan pada siklus II. Berdasarkan pengamatan pada siklus II, hasil pengamatannya adalah 580% (sekitar 36 siswa). Hal ini menunjukkan siklus II sudah mencapai tujuan yang diharapkan yaitu siswa sudah lebih aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Pengaruh model pembelajaran simulasi dan hukuman dan ganjaran masalah telah membuktikan peningkatan keaktifan siswa dalam mengemukakan pendapat, hal ini dilihat dari hasil analisis dan pengolahan data dan  model pembelajaran simulasi dan hukuman ganjaran(X) dengan keaktifan siswa dalam mengemukakan pendapat (Y),  Dengan demikian menunjukkan adanya observasi dan tes pengaruh model pembelajaran simulasi dan hukuman ganjaran terhadap pembentukan karakter  siswa.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN COURSE REVIEW HORAY (CRH) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR
Authors: Afriza Br Purba
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: “Untuk mengetahui penerapan model pembelajaran Course Review Horay, apakah dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar PPKn siswa kelas XI IPS 2 SMA Negeri 5 Tanjung Balai Tahun Pelajaran 2018 / 2019”. Subjek penelitian ini adalah  seluruh siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 5 Tanjung Balai yang berjumlah 30 siswa. Yang menjadi objek dalam penelitian ini adalah adalah tindakan sebagai penerapan model pembelajaran Course Review Horay untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar PPKn. Bentuk penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang berlangsung dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari 4 tahapan yaitu, perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi dan tes. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa model pembelajaran Course Review Horay dapat meningkatkan Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran PPKn kelas XI SMA Negeri 5 Tanjungbalai.Peningkatan tersebut dapat dilihat dari motivasi siswa pada setiap siklusnya yaitu pada siklus I 52,91% dan pada siklus II 84,16%. Untuk peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada siklus I menunjukkan 17 dari 30 siswa telah tuntas belajar persentase 56.66% dan pada siklus II 27 dari 30 siswa telah tuntas belajar dengan persentase 90%. Dari hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa model pembelajaran Course Review Horay dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran PPKn kelas XI SMA Negeri 5 Tanjung Balai. Dengan kata lain hipotesis yang diajukan dapat diterima kebenarannya.
PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DISCOVERY LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR
Authors: Nurul Liza Amini
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini merupaka Penelitan Tindakan Kelas, konsepnya adalah mengamati, menanya, menalar, mencoba, mencipta, menyajikan, dan mengkomunikasikan. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah “Apakah pendekatan saintifik menggunakan model pembelajaran Discovery Learning dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran PPKn di kelas X SMK Negeri 1 Galang?”. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah kelas X TKJ II yang terdiri dari 30 orang siswa didalamnya. Objek penelitian ini adalah hasil belajar siswa dengan pendekatan Saintifik menggunakan model pembelajaran Discovery Learning. Berdasarkan latar belakang masalah diatas maka tujuan sebagai berikut “Untuk Mengetahui Apakah Pendekatan Saintifik Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning dapat Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran PPkn Di Kelas X SMK Negeri 1 Galang T.P 2019/2020?”. Dari hasil penelitian, pendekatan Saintifik menggunakan model pembelajaran Discovery Learning  memiliki dampak positif untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa, ditandai dengan ketuntasan hasil belajar dalam setiap Siklus, yaitu dalam Siklus I nilai ketuntasan seluruh siswa adalah 60%, dan pada Siklus ke II nilai ketuntasan hasil belajar seluruh siswa meningkat menjadi 86,6% karena seluruh siswa sudah memahami model pembelajaran Discovery Learning tersebut. Dari hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa pendekatan saintifik menggunakan model pembelajaran discovery learning ini sangat efektif digunakan di kelas X TKJ II SMK Negeri 1 Galang, dengan kata lain hipotesis yang diajukan sebelumnya dapat diterima kebenarannya.
Os efeitos da prevenção como critério fixador de competência e os reflexos na imparcialidade do julgador
Authors: Terçarolli André Fini
Published: June 2023

O presente trabalho visa analisar os efeitos, ainda que involuntários, advindos da fixação da competência por prevenção no processo penal em razão da vinculação do julgador que atuou na fase de investigação preliminar para a ação penal. Durante a etapa de apuração preliminar o juiz é convocado para proferir uma série de decisões, bem como tem contato com os elementos de informações produzidas unilateralmente sem contraditório, circunstâncias aptas à criação de uma maior predileção por aquela tese que vem sendo construída. Fatores com aptidão de gerar reflexos na fase processual em decorrência da maior proximidade do julgador com aqueles termos, de modo a rechaçar os argumentos trazidos pela parte contrária, ainda que não por vontade própria. Após analisar as questões envolvendo a prevenção e o seu comprometimento na imparcialidade do julgador, busca-se traçar uma solução para evitar os seus efeitos negativos.
Sanções penais atípicas no âmbito da colaboração premiada: legalidade?
Authors: Terçarolli André Fini
Published: June 2023

O presente trabalho visa analisar a possibilidade de fixação ou não de sanções penais atípicas em colaboração premiada. Nesse contexto, debate-se o choque entre a legalidade e autonomia de vontade com a possibilidade de formulação de penas extralegais, refletindo na premissa sobre necessidade ou não de se estabelecer uma racionalização legal, de modo a estipular limites a própria discricionariedade inerente ao negócio formalizado entre as partes. Por fim, após a tomada de decisão, será exposto a atual posição jurisprudencial e a conclusão proposta.
Teacher’s Feedback on Learners’ English Writing Compositions
Authors: Hanafi Hanisah , Pomalingo Rivaldy , Bantulu Yusna
Published: June 2023

This study sought to investigate the progress of students writing skills on teacher’s written corrective feedback. This study followed a qualitative approach, using a descriptive research design. Using Hedge's (1998) theory on written correction indicators, three written essays were obtained via three stages of students' paper essays as the research data. All these received essays were then examined following Hedge’s theory, and the study report were built on the basis of the triple concurrent qualitative analysis postulated by Miles et al’s (2014). The findings of this study showed that out of three participants, participant 1 and participant 3 presented similar trends in terms of progress from teacher feedback on the writing, while participant 2 performed huge significant progress concerning teacher written feedback.