bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
РОЗВИТОК НЕОБАНКІВ В УКРАЇНІ ТА СВІТІ
Authors: ХОДАКЕВИЧ Сергій , ПОНОМАРЕНКО Катерина , ЖУРАВЛЬОВ Олег
Published: June 2023

В статті досліджуються тенденції та перспективи розвитку необанківського сектору в Україні та світі. Висвітлється зростання популярності необанківських послуг, таких як цифрові платформи, мобільні додатки та їхній вплив на традиційний банківський сектор. Стаття аналізує ключові фактори успіху необанківських установ, зокрема швидкість, зручність та доступність послуг для клієнтів. Автор розглядає світові тренди в цьому секторі, включаючи зростання фінтех-стартапів, співпрацю з традиційними банками та використання інноваційних технологій. Аналізуються також виклики та ризики, пов'язані з розвитком необанківського сектору, включаючи безпеку даних та регуляторні аспекти.
CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN DIGITAL ERA SEBAGAI PENDORONG UTAMA INOVASI DAN PERTUMBUHAN DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN ORGANISASI: STUDI KASUS DI GO-JEK
Authors: Jikhan Fat'Chatus Chanifa , Purbasari Ratih , Purnomo Margo
Published: June 2023

Sebagai salah satu tech company di Indonesia, Gojek turut berkontribusi membangun inovasi dalam industri di era digital ini melalui prinsip, budaya, dan nilai yang tertanam di dalam organisasinya. Semua itu tidak terlepas dari penggunaan teknologi yang menjadi faktor pendorong utama penggerak bisnisnya. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis bertujuan untuk menganalisis Corporate Entrepreneurship pada perusahaan teknologi Gojek di era digital dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif melalui data sekunder melalui studi kepustakaan.
OPTIMALISASI INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY SET (IOS) MELALUI PENINGKATAN PROFITABILITAS
Authors: Mahirun  , Rafli Ahliansyah Muhammad
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to test and analyze the research model on the effect of profitability on the investment opportunity set. Other variables that we suspect influence the investment opportunity set are the capital structure and firm value. The objects in this study are companies included in the LQ45 index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period 2013 – 2021. The analytical tool we use is multiple linear regression to test the effect of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The results of the main test on 298 samples over a period of 10 years resulted in profitability findings with the return on equity (ROE) indicator being able to significantly increase the price earning ratio (PER). While other findings are return on assets (ROA) which is used as an indicator of other profitability variables resulting in a positive and not significant effect on the price earning ratio (PER). The capital structure with the debt to assets ratio (DAR) indicator has a negative and significant effect on the price earning ratio (PER), while the negative and insignificant effect with the debt to equity ratio (DER) indicator. In the end, we also found that the market approach to firm value, namely price to book value (PBV), has a significant positive effect on price earning ratio (PER).
PENGARUH KREDIBILITAS INFLUENCER DAN BRAND AWARENESS TERHADAP MINAT PEMBELIAN DI TOKOPEDIA (Studi Pada Pelanggan Tokopedia yang Bertransaksi Melalui Bank Syariah Indonesia)
Authors: Tiara Putri Yulia , Kusumadewi Rita , Saefulloh Eef
Published: June 2023

Tokopedia is the largest e-commerce company in Indonesia. Company can increasing their customers interest through credibility influencer and brand awareness. Influencers are one of the factors that contribute the company's progress and to increase brand awareness, which is later intended to emerge in a purchasing decision The results showed that the first hypothesis was accepted, that the Influencer credibility variable had a positive and not significant effect on Tokopedia purchase Interest. with a partial effect of 43.1%. The second hypothesis is accepted, that the Brand Awareness variable has a positive and significant effect on Tokopedia Consumer Interest, with a partial effect of 54.7%. The third hypothesis is accepted, that the influencer and brand awareness variables simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on Tokopedia purchase interest with a simultaneous influence of 59.1%.
ANALISIS TINGKAT PENERIMAAN KOPI TAHLIL SEBAGAI KULINER KEARIFAN LOKAL : PERSPEKTIF GENERASI MILENIAL
Authors: Rahayu Prasetiani Titi Rahayu Prasetiani , Ragil Sutrisno Catur , Tsamara
Published: June 2023

Tahlil coffee is a typical Pekalongan coffee made from coffee beans mixed with various spices. The millennial generation has a lifestyle of socializing while drinking coffee. This study aims to examine coffee tahlil as a local culinary, whether it can be accepted by the millennial generation amidst the many choices of various other types of coffee. The research was conducted using a survey approach, which involved the millennial generation as respondents. The technical analysis uses descriptive analytical techniques to explain the level of acceptance of tahlil coffee based on coffee quality attributes among the millennial generation. Coffee tahlil has been accepted by the millennial generation. Coffee tahlil products as a whole are close to good, with a score range of 4-1, the average product attribute has a score of 2.93. This product attribute score is above the average value of 2.5. The taste of spices in the tahlil coffee, the aroma and suitability of the size of the tahlil coffee have been well appreciated, with a score above 3. Whereas what needs attention is the thickness and variety of servings which are at the bottom score
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DISCOVERY LEARNING TERHADAP KREATIVITAS SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN KOLASE MATA PELAJARAN SBDP DI KELAS IV SD
Authors: Pujiasti Dea Asri , AgustiPujiasti Silvi Putri , Munawar Enang Tatang
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran discovery learning terhadap kreativitas siswa pada pembelajaran kolase mata pelajaran SBdP di kelas IV SD. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Kuasi Eksperimen dengan desain Nonequivalent Control Group Design. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling yaitu kelas IVA sebagai kelompok eksperimen dengan jumlah siswa 20 dan kelas IVB sebagai kelompok kontrol dengan jumlah siswa 20, sehingga total sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 40 siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah penilaian produk. Teknis analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan menggunakan uji-t. Hasil perhitungan data menunjukan hasil post-test thitung 8,376 lebih besar dari ttabel yang sebesar 2,037 maka Hα diterima. Sehingga dapat disimpukan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran discovery learning dapat mempengaruhi kreativitas kolase siswa pada mata pelajaran SBdP di kelas IV di SDN 2 Banyuresmi.
Analisis Kompetensi Kepribadian Guru SD di Era Society 5.0
Authors: Nurhasanah Lisnawati , Tetep Tetep , Nurjamaludin Muhammad
Published: June 2023

A teacher is said to be a professional teacher if he has inherent competence personality. Personality that is commonly known to be very abstract. This is encouraging researchers to study further about the personality competence of elementary school teachers through research. The focus of this research is to try to uncover the personality competencies of teachers in the era of society 5.0, and the teacher's efforts to improve his personal competence. This study uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method where the subject is school teachers base. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that the personality competencies of the teachers were solid and stable, capable of being mature, wise and wise in acting, authoritative and being role models for their students. In this era of society 5.0, teachers can balance between IMTAQ and science and technology. Schools and teachers always try to improve their personality competencies through foundation and head coaching activities schools, tahsin training, workshops and independent curriculum IHT.
Systematic Literature Review (SLR): Implementasi Pembelajaran menggunakan Pendekatan Understanding by Design (UBD)
Authors: Halimah Nina Nur , Dewi Laksmi
Published: June 2023

This study aims to identify and describe the Implementation of Learning using the Understanding by Design (UBD) Approach. This study aims to obtain a literature review on the effectiveness of Learning Design with the Understanding by Design (UbD) approach. The method used in this study is the Systematic Literature Review method. From the results of the strategy search, 70 articles were found from 2010 to 2022. Then they were gradually and systematically selected into 6 articles that were relevant to the topic of Learning. The results of this study indicate that there is an effect of the Implementation of Learning using the Understanding by Design (UBD) Approach. being more active during class, (2) Increasing the six aspects of understanding, explanation, interpretation, application, perspective, empathy, and self-knowledge, aspects of self-knowledge.
The Effect Of Different Curing Time on Giomer’s Fluoride Release
Authors: Ramadhan Raihan Zachary , Dwiandhono Irfan , Widyaningsih Pratiwi Nur
Published: June 2023

Dental caries is one of the chronic disease of the oral cavity with a  prevalence of 45,3% in indonesia. Fluoride is one of the substance that could help in preventing carries and secondary carries. Fluoride can also be found in restorative materials used in dentistry that could release fluoride ions inside the oral cavity. The aim of this study is to determine the differences of different curing time on giomer’s fluoride release.The method used in this study is experimental laboratory design using 27 giomer samples that are divided into 3 groups based on the duration of irradiation of 20 seconds, 40 seconds, and 60 seconds. Fluoride-release were observed by immersing the polymerized restorative material into artificial saliva and then tested using UV-Vis Spectrophotometer with a wavelength of 570 nm. One way ANOVA test showed differences in fluoride levels in the 3 treatment groups with p 0.05. There was a significant difference in fluoride levels between polymerized giomer restorative materials with curing time of 20, 40, and 60 seconds.
Ernährungs- und Verbraucherbildung im Sachunterricht. Ein Exkurs zum Begriff „Vielperspektivität“
Authors: Albers Stine
Published: June 2023

Ernährungs- und Verbraucher (EVB) wird im Sachunterricht als ein vielperspektivisch zu thematisierender Inhaltsbereich verhandelt. Vielperspektivität kann als eine didaktische Kernkategorie des Sachunterrichts gesehen werden. Dabei bleibt sie in ihrer Begriffsauslegung weitläufig. In diesem Artikel wird sich dem Begriff „Vielperspektivität“ gewidmet – mit Bezügen zur EVB.
Essen und Ernährung im Sachunterricht
Authors: Bigga Regine
Published: June 2023

Ernährungsbildung ist derzeit nur unzureichend in der Primarstufe verankert, sie sollte es jedoch sein, damit Kinder Kompetenzen für die Alltagsbewältigung im Handlungsfeld Ernährung und somit zur Teilhabe an der Gesellschaft anbahnen können. Essen und Ernährung bieten sich als perspektivenvernetzender Themenbereich für den Sachunterricht an.
Förderung von Entscheidungskompetenzen im Kontext der Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung im Sachunterricht
Authors: Rieber Viktoria
Published: June 2023

Die Förderung von Entscheidungskompetenzen kann zu einer Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung im Sachunterricht beitragen. In den Kompetenzmodellen der Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung werden Fähigkeiten des Entscheidens unterschiedlich beschrieben. Themen der Ernährungs- und Verbraucherbildung bieten eine Möglichkeit, ‚Entscheidung‘ in Sachunterricht einzubinden und damit ein Lernen über, für und durch Entscheiden zu ermöglichen.
Sağlık Çalışanlarının Güvenlik Kültür ve Güvenlik Performanslarının İncelenmesi: Bir Devlet Hastanesi Örneği
Authors: GÜNAYDIN Gülseren , GÜNAYDIN Mustafa
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışma devlet hastanesinde çalışan sağlık personellerinin güvenlik kültürünün güvenlik performansları üzerindeki etkisini incelenmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Çalışma 25.03.2019-28.06.2019 tarihleri arasında Gümüşhane Devlet Hastanesinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın yapıldığı tarihlerde hastanede aktif olarak işe devamlılığı olan (doktor-hemşire-sağlık teknisyeni) ve çalışmaya gönüllü olarak katılmayı kabul eden 119 kişi çalışma grubunu oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma verileri yüzyüze görüşme tekniği ile toplanmıştır. Çalışmanın yapılabilmesi için gerekli olan kurum izni ve bilimsel araştırma ve yayın etik kurul onay izni alınmıştır. Verilerin toplanması amacıyla Dursun’un 2011 yılında geliştirdiği ‘Güvenlik Kültürü ve Güvenlik Performansı’ anket formu kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada çalışanların güvenlik kültür ve güvenlik performansları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark olmadığı, güvenlik kültürüne yönelik pozitif yönde anamlı ilişkiler olduğu sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır. İşyerindeki çalışma yılı 1-5 olan katılımcıların güvenlik farkındalılığı puan ortalamaları ile; işyerindeki çalışma yılı 5 ve üzeri olan katılımcıların ise güvenlik farkındalılığı puan ortalamaları arasında anlamlı fark bulunamamıştır (p=,009). Her örgüt kuruluşunun iş güvenliği hedefleri doğrultusunda gerekli olan güvenlik kültürünü oluşturması ve bu konuda gerekli eğitimleri vererek güncellemesi önerilmektedir.
Stellar dynamics
Authors: Lecian Orchidea Maria , Tirozzi Brunello
Published: June 2023

The stellar dynamics of virialised systems is analysed within the search of undamped oscillations. In the case of a time-dependent Hamiltonian qualified after a generic Terzic'-Kandrup potential, the Emrakov-Lewis-Leach invariant is specified; as a result, an infinite set of conservation laws defining constants of motion is demonstrated to be obtained.
Two methodologies are applied: the small-time parameter series expansion, and the slowly-varying higher-orders expansion. The results are apt to be applied to the case of the Emrakov-Lewis invariant, of the Emrakov-Lewis adiabatic invariant, and of the generalised Guenther-Leach generalised invariant. The verification of the series-expansion infinitesimal parameter is envisaged. WKB calculations are studied to be feasible.
Main features of the technological process of aging of bitumen obtained from the residues from Ukrainian crude oil processing
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Grynyshyn О.B. , Donchenko М.І. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kochubei V.V. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Khlibyshyn Y.Y. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: June 2023

The effects of the technological process of aging of bitumen obtained from the residues from processing of Ukrainian crude oil on the bitumen’s operational characteristics, structural-group composition, and thermal stability have been studied. The aging of bitumen with a thickness of 2 mm has been conducted under laboratory conditions at a temperature of 1630C for 5 and 10 h. Two types of bitumen, oxidized bitumen BND 60/90 and distillation bitumen BD 130/200, have been examined. It has been found that the bitumen quality worsens due to the technological process of aging, e.g. the bitumen hardness and refractoriness increase whereas the elasticity and frost resistance decrease. It has also been shown that, because of the technological process of aging, the content of resins in the bitumen decreases, the content of asphaltenes increases, and the content of oil components does not change significantly. The structural type of the oxidized bitumen changes thereat from a "sol–gel" type to a "gel" type. For the distillation bitumen, the structural type does not change. The derivatographic analysis has revealed that the bitumen thermal stability increases due to the technological process of aging. The reason for this is a decrease in the content of paraffinic ingredients in the bitumen along with the bitumen structure compaction due to the aging.
Thermodynamic analysis of reactions of the celsian phase formation during the synthesis of thermal shock resistance ceramics based on eutectic glasses of the BaO–Al2O3–SiO2 system
Authors:   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Zaichuk Oleksandr , Amelina Aleksandra ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Hordieiev Yurii ,   Ukrainian State University of Chemical Technology, Kalishenko Yuliia , Ovchynnykov Oleksandr , Basov Yurii , Sanin Anatolii , Kulyk Oleksii
Published: June 2023

The search for effective ways of obtaining densely sintered celsian ceramics at low firing temperatures usually requires a large volume of experimental research. The object of our research is the reactions of the formation of the celsian phase with the participation of glass components of eutectic compositions of the BaO–Al2O3–SiO2 system under low-temperature firing conditions. In this case, thermodynamic analysis was used as a tool to assess the probability of chemical reactions. This paper reports the results of theoretical and experimental studies into the features of the course of chemical reactions with the participation of glass components of eutectic compositions of the BaO–Al2O3–SiO2 system. It was revealed that once the stoichiometric ratio is maintained, the final product of the interaction between the components of eutectic glasses E-4, E-5 and E-6 with crystalline fillers is the celsian phase. The most probable is the formation of celsian when the components of eutectic glasses interact with Al2O32SiO2, which is a product of kaolinite (Al2O32SiO22H2O) dehydration. It was found that barium orthosilicate, in comparison with other barium silicates, exhibits the highest activity when interacting with charging components in the direction of formation of the сelsian phase already at the temperature of 7500С. At the temperature of 9000C, such a composition is noted to have an active transition of hexagonal celsian to monoclinic celsian. As a result, the content of monoclinic celsian increases significantly. The determined patterns allow making a reasonable choice of glasses in the BaO–Al2O3–SiO2 system with the lowest melting temperatures for the subsequent production of low-temperature сelsian ceramics.
KOMPARASI HASIL PERENCANAAN RIGID PAVEMENT MENGGUNAKAN METODE AASHTO '93 DAN METODE Pd T-14-2003 PADA RUAS JALAN W. J. LALAMENTIK KOTA KUPANG
Authors: Dumin Lodofikus , Liem Ferdinan Nikson , Maridi Andreas S. S.
Published: June 2023

Selain perencanaan geometric jalan, perkerasan jalan merupakan bagian dari perencanaan jalan yang harus direncanakan secara efektif dan efisien, karena kebutuhan tingkat pelayanan jalan semakin tinggi. Jenis perkerasan jalan W.J. Lalamentik Kota Kupang adalah perkerasan lentur dengan jens lapis permukaan adalah HRS-WC, dimana jalan tersebut sering mengalami kerusakan berulang sebagai akibat dari beban lalulintas dan kondisi lingkungan. Perlu dicoba penggunaan perkerasan kaku untuk diketahui apakah perkerasan tahan sampai pada masa layannya. Terdapat banyak metode untuk mendesain tebal pelat beton ini, diantaranya menggunakan metode Pd T-14-2003 dan AASHTO 1993. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis alternatif desain tebal perkerasan mengkaji pada parameter perencanaan kedua metode, perencanaan tebal pelat beton, dan melakukan analisa perbandingan hasil kedua metode. Metode ini dimulai dengan pengumpulan data sekunder berupa data lalu lintas, data tanah dan data hidrologi, kemudian dilakukan perhitungan tebal pekerasan dengan menggunakan kedua metode, dan hasil perhitungannya dibandingkan. Parameter input perencanaan tebal perkerasan untuk metode Pd T-14-2003 adalah parameter lalu lintas, tanah dasar, pondasi bawah, pondasi bawah material berbutir, dan kekuatan beton. Parameter input perencanaan tebal perkerasan untuk metode AASHTO 1993 adalah parameter lalu lintas, modulus reaksi tanah dasar, material konstruksi perkerasan, realibility, dan koefisien drainase. Untuk studi kasus jalan W.J Lalamentik Kota kupang tebal pelat beton berdasarkan perhitungan metode Pd T-14-2003 adalah 16 cm, sedangkan berdasarkan metode AASHTO 1993 adalah 19 cm. Selisih yang didapat yaitu 3 cm dikarenakan perbedaan parameter input dari masing-masing metode.
Analisis Kerapuhan Seismik Struktur Beton Bertulang
Authors: Frans Richard
Published: June 2023

Letak geologis Indonesia, yang berada di daerah yang rawan terhadap risiko gempa, menyebabkan perlunya dilakukan analisis terhadap kerentanan bangunan, khususnya gedung bertingkat, terhadap pengaruh gempa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui probabilitas suatu struktur gedung mengalami tingkat kerusakan tertentu akibat gerakan tanah saat terjadi gempa. Analisis kerapuhan seismik dilakukan pada suatu struktur beton bertulang, yaitu Gedung ABC, dengan menggunakan analisis pushover dan metodologi HAZUS. Analisis pushover dilakukan dengan bantuan program ETABS v16.0.2. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa probabilitas terjadinya kegagalan struktur untuk setiap kondisi batas bervariasi, tergantung pada perpindahan spektral yang terjadi saat bangunan mengalami gempa. Berdasarkan kurva kerapuhan seismik, probabilitas terjadinya kegagalan struktur jika bangunan mengalami perpindahan spektral maksimum, untuk kondisi slight damage, moderate damage, extensive damage dan complete damage masing-masing sebesar 99,93%, 99,46%, 92,16% dan 50% pada arah x, serta sebesar 99,19%, 96,28%, 86,34% dan 50% pada arah y.
Stabilisasi Tanah Lempung Ekspansif Menggunakan Fly Ash Di Desa Oebelo Kabupaten Kupang
Authors: Bella Rosmiyati A , Karels Dolly W , Talo Hilda
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan fly ash terhadap tanah lempung ekspansif Desa Oebelo dalam rangka stabilisasi tanpa melalui proses pemeraman. Parameter yang diteliti adalah sifat-sifat fisik dan mekanik tanah berupa parameter berat jenis tanah, batas-batas Atterberg, kadar air optimum dan berat volume kering maksimum dari pemadatan standar dan potensi pengembangan. Kadar fly ash yang ditambahkan pada tanah tersebut adalah sebesar 10%, 20% dan 30%. Hasil pengujian sifat fisik tanah menunjukkan kenaikan nilai berat jenis, dan penurunan nilai batas cair, batas plastis, indeks plastisitas dan peningkatan nilai batas susut tanah seiring dengan bertambah besarnya kadar fly ash dalam tanah. Penambahan kadar fly ash juga menyebabkan penurunan nilai kadar air optimum dan peningkatan nilai kepadatan kering maksimum, serta menyebabkan peningkatan nilai potensi pengembangan
Analisa Model Kapasitas Tampung Sungai Manikin Dengan Menggunakan Aplikasi Hec-Ras
Authors: Pukan Mariano Ado Galot
Published: June 2023

Sungai Manikin terdapat di Desa Tarus Kecamatan Kupang Tengah Kabupaten Kupang. Banjir biasa terjadi di sungai Manikin.yang disebabkan karena intensitas curah hujan yang tinggi dengan durasi yang lama. Oleh sebab itu dalam penelitian ini dilakukan perencanaan dan perhitungan luapan banjir, dengan analisa hidrologi menggunakan metode HSS Nakayasu, dan analisa hidrolika menggunakan aplikasi HEC-RAS. Berdasarkan hasil analisa hidrologi didapatkan debit banjir periode ulang Q2Tahun = 160,93 mᶟ/s, Q5Tahun = 225,50 mᶟ/s, Q10Tahun = 282,69 mᶟ/s, Q25Tahun = 573,54 mᶟ/s. Selanjutnya berdasarkan hasil analisa hidrolika menggunakan aplikasi HEC-RAS ditemukan luapan banjir pada beberapa titik melebihi ketinggian tebing sungai yang ada di sepanjang kiri dan kanan sungai.
Pengaruh Penambahan Serat Bambu Pada Kuat Tekan Beton K-225
Authors: Firdaus Muhammad , Purwanto Herri , Ronaltri M Ikhsan
Published: June 2023

Penambahan serat bambu pada campuran beton adalah salah satu  untuk mengurangi limbah serat bambu dan dapat dimanfaatkan dalam suatu campuran beton.Tujuan dari penelitian ini Untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan serat bambu terhadap kuat tekan beton pada umur (7 hari,14 hari dan 28 hari) dengan variasi campuran 0%, 3,5%, 4%, 4,5% dan 5%. Hasil uji kutan tekan beton normal diperoleh sebesar 240,79 kg/cm², dan dengan penambahan serat bambu dengan variasi campuran 3,5%, 4%, 4,5% dan 5% mendapatkan hasil kuat tekan sebesar 241,09 kg/cm², 241,54 kg/cm², 242,89 kg/cm², dan 240,93 kg/cm², hal ini menunjukkan bahwa dengan penambahan serat bambu kuat tekan yang optimal terdapat pada variasi 4,5%, sedangkan untuk variasi 5% mengalami penurunan
Factors Associated with Acute Stress Among Undergraduate and Graduate Students after the First Month of the Covid-19 Pandemic: Anxiety Sensitivity, Fear of Covid-19, Sex
Authors: CANKARDAŞ Sinem , ILDIRIM Ezgi , TINAZ Pınar
Published: June 2023

As with any life-threatening event, the Covid-19 outbreak causes people to have emotional reactions such as fear and anxiety. Understanding people’s emotional responses to the pandemic is important to understand mental health results. This study investigated the relationships between the levels of acute stress disorder symptoms, anxiety sensitivity, and fear of coronavirus. Data for this aim was collected from university students between the ages of 18 and 55 through an online research form. Data was collected between 23 April 2020 and 29 May 2020. Analysis of 739 participants showed that 67.9% of the participants had symptoms of acute stress ranging from moderate to extreme. It was also observed that anxiety sensitivity, fear of coronavirus, and sex explained 31.0% of the variance in acute stress symptom levels. Also, it was observed that the fear of coronavirus was higher in women than in men. The results point out that support systems that aid psychological well-being such as accessible online psychological help, and online social support groups have great importance during and after the pandemic. It has been thought that it may be beneficial to develop intervention programs targeting anxiety sensitivity to prevent trauma symptoms.
The Use of Small Groups as an Element of Discipleship in the Fairhaven, Flint, Michigan, Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Rose Walton
Published: June 2023

Problem. Various problems surround discipleship today. Many churches have members, but there is little commitment to teaching and training members in small groups, with the result that there is a lack of following Christ in word and deed. Furthermore, discipleship is not well defined, understood, or practiced in the church. The church's mission (Matt 28:19-20) is in trouble because too often churches win and baptize, but do not teach and train. The sad result is lack of reproduction and multiplication. Method. The program development method was used in this project. Two sources of literature were considered: (1) literature dealing with similar programs that emphasize small groups, and (2) literature dealing with a biblical-theological understanding of discipleship. Goals and objectives were developed by the pastor and the local church leaders. A seminar manual was designed based on the objectives and the literature studied. The seminar length was six days long, with a two-hour session each day. Audiovisual material and handouts were prepared. Presentations were made and videotaped. A multifaceted evaluation was made of the participants. A pre- and post-seminar questionnaire was given on discipleship. Results. The results showed that participants received a deeper understanding of discipleship. They felt better equipped and committed to witness for Christ. Several small groups were formed to teach and train members in becoming mature, committed, reproducing witnesses for Christ. Conclusion. The completion of the Great Commission (Matt 28:19-20) can be accomplished by utilizing small groups in teaching and training disciples. When disciplers are rightfully equipped with ministry skills, they may reach others for Jesus Christ (2 Tim 2:2).
The Impact of the Coaching Relationship on Pastoral Leaders in the Rocky Mountain Conference
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Taylor Barry
Published: June 2023

Problem. During the first decade of the 21st century, the Rocky Mountain Conference leaders fostered the professional development of the pastoral workforce. Although periodic seminars and training events were provided, an ongoing model supporting individual growth in ministry deserves further study and implementation. Research indicates that ministerial attrition rates continue to rise in Christian churches, especially among those new in ministry. With the increasing complexities of life and demand for quality pastoral leadership, the intentional development of relationships designed to impact these leaders is vital to strengthen both personal and professional growth. Method. An existing Christian coaching model was chosen and facilitated by the researcher among six pastoral leaders during 2010-2011. Coaching contracts were formed and implemented. The purpose was to realize the impact of these coaching relationships over the course of six months. An instrument was developed which integrated three areas, “knowing, being, and doing.” The success of the coaching relationships was measured by a self-assessment instrument and review questionnaire. Results. All six of the pastoral leaders completed the coaching contract time period. The project focused on the data received from the project assessment tool completed by the participants. The analysis demonstrates the positive impact that the coaching relationship brought to the experience of the participants. Statistically significant (p<.10) positive outcomes for pastoral coaching impact were found in nine of 30 items. These range from p = .004 to p = .093. One statement has statistical significance of p = .004; two statements have a p = .042; five statements have response ratings that result in a p = .076; one statement lists a response value of p = .093. The main weaknesses related to sample size and coach experience of the researcher although positive results were identified. Conclusions. The study demonstrates the value of long-term relationships on pastoral leaders in order to improve satisfaction in their areas of “knowing, being, and doing.” Larger sample studies would be helpful in the future to determine if the results would be similar for other coaching approaches. Long-term studies would additionally prove beneficial in evaluating the positive impact of the coaching relationship. In general, these finding suggest that broad implementation of the coaching relationship would have positive impact mitigating pastoral attrition rates.
Faith Development Within the Campus-Based Youth Ministry Model of the English Oaks Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ward Scott
Published: June 2023

Problem. Experts have stated that youth ministry for the past 25 years has revolved around a fun and games methodology which did not result in the youths continued participation in ministry activities. During this same time period under the fun and games ministry orientation, more than half of evangelical youth involved in youth ministries have left or are leaving the church once they graduate from high school, including those of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. Method. A faith development program was implemented that involved analyzing the spirituality of the youth leader and its impact on his ability to lead youths spiritually and also included teaching students a specific set of devotional habits that involved Bible reading, prayer as conversation, praise, thanksgiving, times of unplugging, and provided outreach opportunities. This project was implemented for one school year by the Lodi English Oaks Adventist Church campus ministries at Tokay High, Lodi Academy, and Lodi Adventist Elementary for seventh and eighth graders and was analyzed by conducting focus groups on each campus to determine the levels at which students engaged and benefited from the project. Results. Key results of the study were that students prayed more regularly, and talking to God had become a greater part of their lives; they read their Bibles more regularly and listened to more Christian music and less secular music. Students encouraged their parents to have family worship, enjoyed listening to sermons more at church, and got more out of the sermons. Having campus-based ministry provided another way for students to connect with God and to bring more spirituality to their secular campus. By participating in on-campus ministry, students felt like their faith was no longer separate, but was now infused throughout the day. It also provided them a place to be separate and stand out at school rather than just being a part of the crowd. Students felt that being a part of this group at school was a witness and let others see their faith. As the youth leader, the methods in this study, the journaling of my own progress, and teaching the students all of my spiritual devotional habits helped me to grow more spiritually than I had in many years. I also felt more genuine and transparent in my ministry by leading from a more personal level. Conclusion. This study finds that more devotional time encourages more outreach, and conversely, more outreach encourages more devotional time. The study concludes that students experience spiritual growth under the mentorship of a youth leader who is growing spiritually as well. Youth leaders that monitor their own spiritual journey become more consistent in their devotional lives and tend to have more spiritual thoughts and experiences to share with the students they minister to.
Desenvolvimento e Implementacao de um Programa Estrategico de Plantio de Igrejas Na Associacao Paulista Leste-Sao Paulo
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Braun Erlo
Published: June 2023

Problem. Biblical and contemporary authors point to church planting as one of the best strategies for the dissemination of the gospel. Despite that fact - on account of other critical issues concerning church growth in Sao Paulo, Brazil -, the administrators of the East Sao Paulo (ESP) Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church could not afford to implement this practice until 2009. The lack, therefore, of an intentionally organized effort to plant churches in the ESP Conference is a challenge that must be faced by the SDA church in that region. In Latin America, evangelicals such as the Baptists and the Assemblies of God have been quite successful with church-planting in most Spanish-speaking countries, especially Cuba (Garrison, 1999, Urbanek, 2012). One wonders, therefore, if the SDA church can make use of this successful methodology in order to maximize the evangelistic vocation of SDAs in such a cosmopolitan and challenging city as Sao Paulo, Brazil. Methodology. This is a qualitative research work that fits the case-study model. It analyzes a practical ministry experience in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In order to do that, it reflects on the processes involved in the implementation of a program for planting churches in the ESP conference and it presents the project’s strengths and weaknesses. Finally, it also takes into consideration the types of corrections that were made so that the program could work. Results. After a two-year experience (2010-2011) with a program for planting churches geared towards the idiosyncrasies of Sao Paulo’s metropolitan region, this research has demonstrated the effectiveness of the program. The data available for the year 2010 indicate that both the parent churches and the churches that were planted experienced numerical and financial growth beyond that observed before the implementation of the project and had a considerable reduction in the apostasy of new members. Conclusion. This research shows that a program for church planting is feasible for application to the SDA church, even in the highly unfavorable conditions of a multi-ethnic, secularized metropolis in a third-world country. But it must be developed with the help of committed pastors as well as with the vibrant participation of theology students, and must receive financial support from the Conference. In fact, the program is not only feasible, but its results have proven to be far superior to the conventional methods of evangelism employed so far by the SDA church in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
A Lay Member Church Planting Strategy for Unreached Areas in the West Tanzania Field
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Bohole Jacob
Published: June 2023

Problem. There seems to be a persistent tendency among church members to perceive ministry as the sole responsibility of the paid professional pastor: This is in contradiction with the New Testament concept of the priesthood of all believers (1 Pet 2:5, 9-10), which emphasizes that ministry is the function of the total church membership. The purpose of this research is to develop and implement a strategy to empower and involve lay people in ministry and mission in the West Tanzania Field. Method. The methodology employed in the process of this research is threefold: (a) to examine Old and New Testaments texts on evangelism, (b) to discover what Ellen White, Adventist and other Christians authors say about lay people’s involvement in ministry and mission, and (c) to prepare material for training seminars to enable lay members to do a church plant in Kibirizi, Tanzania. Results. During the implementation of the project, lay members were trained to engage in door-to-door visitation in Kibirizi, studied the Bible with the village interests, and baptized 18 new church members. A company was organized and a structure for worship was built. Conclusions. When lay people are trained and when they catch a vision for church planting, God blesses their efforts, people learn of Jesus Christ, are baptized, and churches are established in unentered areas.
A Strategy to Present the Concept of Headship: Healing Families in the North Burundi Mission
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ndikubwayo Joseph
Published: June 2023

Problem. The headship of a husband over a wife is one of the concepts that creates a lot of misunderstanding in some Seventh-day Adventist homes in the North Burundi Mission. This situation has impacted both families and the church. On one hand, a husband believes he is to be strong, that he is the only one who can think logically, and that he should make all the decisions for the household. On other hand, a woman is considered to be weak, and therefore must respect her husband, have babies, and keep quiet. Unfortunately many women show respect out of fear rather than from love. In spite of the recent changes in male/female roles in society, most women still do not talk at home or at church. Because of this misunderstanding of roles in society, many males continue to feel superior to females and females feel oppressed by males. This creates frustration, tension, and even violence in society. Method. A theology of headship in marriage was established from the Bible and the writings of Ellen White and focused on how the word is used in the OT and NT. Literature was reviewed including books, articles, and Andrews University dissertations focus on the topic. An initial survey was taken to know how church members understand and apply the concept. Material was developed on the subject for a training series in two districts, one in an urban area and the other in a rural area. The training session included Family Life Directors, two district pastors, and the elders from the selected churches. The training was held in two sessions over a period of two years. The people trained were encouraged to train and teach other members. An assessment was conducted to ascertain what changes have occurred in attitudes among husbands and wives. A final report on the project was written up that analyzed, discussed, and reviewed the outcomes of the project. Results. The project reduced tension, frustration, and violence in church families. Confidence, trust, and love in the relationships between males and females were strengthened and 40 couples went to the local registry to regularize their marital situation. Both husband and wives had a better understanding of the recent changes in male/female roles in society. Conclusion. This project showed that education of husbands and wives can change cultural attitudes and customs, and can help families better model the biblical concept of headship.
New Member Retention Strategy for the Makoko Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Otieno Yoseph
Published: June 2023

Problem The effort made by the Makoko Seventh-day Adventist Church to fulfill the great commission (Matt 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16) through public evangelism is challenged by the constant exodus of newly baptized converts out of the church. The emigration of new members out of the church has a compound effect on the church; it denies the church the opportunity to disciple new converts and discourages church members from continuing to fund public evangelisms as they are considered a waste of resources. When people accept Jesus they also receive eternal life, but when they leave the church they risk forfeiting the gift of eternal life and they become harder to win back. Loss of new members also causes membership records to contain more members than are actually present. The local conference uses the inflated membership records to set unreachable goals for the church that cause stress for the pastor and discourage the church members. Method The Bible, Ellen White, and modern scholars were consulted to better understand how to retain new members and to develop a retention strategy. A questionnaire for former members and focus group interview questions were developed and implemented to discover what former and current church members and district pastors say is the cause of new members’ exodus out of the church. A workshop to involve stakeholder participation in the development and implementation of the strategy for new members using Logical Analysis Approach was conducted. After the process of strategy development, a pilot evangelistic meeting was conducted at the Zanzibar company of the Makoko church, the results were monitored, evaluated, and reported on. Results The implementation of the new member retention project at the Makoko church has created an awareness of how to retain new members and has equipped the members with the means of combating the problem. After one year of project implementation, new member retention was improved from 42.4% to 86.8%. Conclusion The church members have come to realize that if the principles found in the Bible, the writings of Ellen White, and in other Christian authors are followed many more new members can be retained and new member losses significantly reduced.
A Biblical HIV/AIDS Mitigation Strategy in the Oyugis Central Adventist Church, Kenya
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ogal Tom
Published: June 2023

Problem HIV/AIDS is an epidemic that has and continues to adversely impact the quality of life of not only the members of the Oyugis Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, but of the community in general. Its negative impact touches the social, economic, political, and demographic fabric of society. It is robbing the Adventist Church and society in general of requisite human resource through death and sickness, and is adversely challenging the church’s competencies to effectively engage in its mission. Method The Logical Framework Approach (LFA) was used to present the strategy. A Gantt chart was also be used to detail the project tasks as outlined in the logframe. As a tool for planning and managing development projects, the logical framework approach has been proven to be excellent because of its logical basis, robust and coherent structure, supple nature, and comprehensive outlook. Similarly, the Gantt chart is useful in tracking the progress of an activity and in defining tasks which need to be performed so as to achieve the project objective. A Gantt chart indicates time schedules and activity schedules and thus assists to ascertain that the progress of all the activities is on course. Results There was significant growth in the level of knowledge about the facts and issues of HIV/AIDS among the participating members of the Oyugis Central Church from 88% to 99%. Again, those indicating that they are now highly knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS climbed from 40% at the beginning of the project to 56% at its close. There was also a significant change of attitude towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) with about eight percent of the participants still holding the view that PLWHA are to blame for bringing the disease upon themselves down from about 16% in June 2013. There was evidence of behavior change with an average of 22% of the participants still indicating engagement in at risk behavior down from an average of 28% at the beginning of the project. An overwhelming 94% of the participants agreed that this program can be very effective in HIV/AIDS mitigation. Conclusions A biblical HIV/AIDS mitigation strategy is a very effective method for fighting the HIV/AIDS scourge. It is simple in its approach and easy to implement. Agencies involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS can use this approach with very positive results.
The Impact of Politics on Churches in the Rift Valley
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Otwera Lucas
Published: June 2023

Problem Kenya has been experiencing political violence since 1992, with people from different ethnic backgrounds being forced to vacate certain regions perceived to be territories of a particular tribe. The position of the President has been the most fought over governmental position, for people want to elect one from their own tribe. The situation has caused disunity among the members of society, especially during electioneering periods and thereafter. Kenya also has people who are labeled as Internally Displaced People (IDPs) because of recent post-election violence. There are approximately 40 different tribes in Kenya, speaking different indigenous languages. This perennial problem affects almost every person including Christians from different denominations. Method The project prepared seminars to stress the importance of the church not becoming involved in partisan politics. Elders and young people were trained to promote peace and reconciliation, and trainers of trainees were encouraged to replicate the process in other church settings. Results This project increased awareness of the risks that are involved in any type of partisan politics, division, and strife. It also promoted activities that focus on good interpersonal relationships by encouraging cross-cultural marriages among Christians and the posting of church pastors in areas other than their own tribal areas. Conclusion This project found that when peace and reconciliation are promoted within the church there is a reduction in ethnic and tribal hostilities.