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Pemanfaatan Aplikasi Augmented Reality dan Teknologi Mobile sebagai Media Edukasi untuk Sekolah Dasar di Kelurahan Kebon Pedes Bogor
Authors:   Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia, Liliana Dewi Yanti , Nalawati Rizki Elisa ,   Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia, Marcheta Noorlela ,   Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia, Agustin Maria ,   Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia, Huzaifa Malisa ,   Jurusan Teknik Informatika dan Komputer, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

Augmented Reality (AR) merupakan aplikasi penggabungan dunia nyata dengan dunia maya dalam bentuk tiga dimensi yang diproyeksikan dalam sebuah lingkungan nyata dalam waktu yang bersamaan atau dapat juga disebut sebagai realitas tertambah dan sering diterapkan dalam sebuah game. Dengan menggunakan AR sebagai salah satu alternatif media pembelajaran, diharapkan dalam sebuah kegiatan pembelajaran dapat lebih menarik bagi siswa. Manfaat lain yang diperoleh adalah media pembelajaran yang lebih maju dan memanfaatkan perkembangan teknologi mobile melalui smart phone. Melalui AR, maka dapat menjadi salah satu solusi untuk mengatasi modul ataupun trainer yang cukup mahal dan tidak mampu dibeli oleh sekolah. Selain itu, siswa juga tetap dapat melakukan praktikum dengan melihat barang seperti aslinya dalam bentuk virtual. Pengembangan AR sebagai media edukasi dapat diterapkan pada SD di Kelurahan Kebon Pedes, Bogor dimana dapat dijadikan motivasi dalam peningkatan minat belajar siswa. SDN Pondok Rumput dan SDN Kebon Pedes 7 merupakan sekolah dasar negeri yang ada di Kota Bogor yang sudah terakreditasi dan menerapkan IPTEK sebagai salah satu media yang mendukung proses pembelajarannnya, namun terbatas pada pemberian materi berbentuk teks dan video-video tutorial yang didapat dari youtube atau sumber lainnya. Hal tersebut menjadikan para guru harus menyesuaikan materi pembelajaran dengan ketersediaan materi yang ada di internet. Padahal seharusnya media pembelajaran sejalan dengan silabus pembelajaran di sekolah. Selain itu, minat peserta didik di masa pandemi ini semakin menurun karena antusiasme terhadap materi-materi yang umumnya berbentuk teks dirasa membosankan. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan teknologi yang dapat menjadi solusi masalah tersebut, salah satunya adalah penerapan konsep AR.
Pemberian Edukasi dalam Upaya Pencegahan Stunting di Kelurahan Karang Anyar Kecamatan Mamajang Kota Makassar
Authors:   Jurusan Keperawatan, Politeknik Kemenkes Makassar, Indonesia, Baharuddin Baharuddin , Kongkoli Erlina Y ,   Jurusan Keperawatan, Politeknik Kemenkes Makassar, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

Masalah stunting di Indonesia belum dikatakan menurun karena masih banyak daerah yang belum menunjukkan penurunan yang berarti, bahkan cenderung meningkat. Tujuan kegiatan ini untuk memberikan edukasi sebagai salah satu solusi untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan tersebut. Program tersebut dimulai dari remaja, perempuan calon pengantin, ibu hamil dan menyusui. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional dengan melakukan observasi, survey dan pengumpulan data langsung dalam satu waktu. Terdapat tiga puluh dua ibu hamil atau yang pernah mengalami masalah kehamilan yang diberikan pre test dan post test. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa sasaran 85% menjawab serta dapat menjelaskan pentingnya makanan bagi ibu untuk pencegahan stunting. Kesimpulan masyarakat yang pengetahuannya baik, dapat menjadi motivasi bagi yang lain dalam hal meningkatkan pengetahuan mengenai stunting.
Pemberdayaan UMKM Berbasis Potensi Alam dalam Menunjang Pengembangan Desa Wisata Taro Menuju Pariwisata Berkelanjutan
Authors:   Fakultas Bisnis & Pariwisata, Universitas Triatma Mulya, Indonesia, Yuni Herindiyah Kartika , Ardani Ni Nyoman ,   Fakultas Bisnis & Pariwisata, Universitas Triatma Mulya, Indonesia, Bili Maria Yati ,   Fakultas Bisnis & Pariwisata, Universitas Triatma Mulya, Indonesia, Kurnia Teodesia Ika ,   Fakultas Bisnis & Pariwisata, Universitas Triatma Mulya, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

Desa Wisata Taro telah dikenal di kalangan masyarakat luas sebagai desa wisata bercorak eco spiritual yang menonjolkan wisata alam dan budaya. Perkembangan pariwisata di Desa Wisata Taro yang cukup diminati belum mampu mengakomodir kebutuhan wisatawan yang datang berkunjung. Wisatawan dapat menikmati alam yang indah, bersepeda, dan wisata spiritual namun berbelanja di tempat lain karena belum ada pedagang yang menjual hasil olahan produk lokal yang bisa dinikmati dan dijadikan buah tangan. Desa Wisata Taro telah ada beberapa Kelompok Wanita Tani yang mengembangkan produk UMKM namun belum semua berkontribusi dan bersinergi dengan Desa Wisata Taro. Kelompok Wanita Tani Giri Lestari (KWT) merupakan salah satu KWT dari lima KWT yang telah ada di desa wisata Taro. Kebun sayuran dan umbian-umbian yang dimiliki KWT ini belum dikelola maksimal, produk yang dipanen dijual langsung tanpa diolah sehingga nilai jual kurang maksimal. Hal tersebut merupakan alasan dipilihnya KWT Giri Lestari menjadi sasaran pendampingan yang dilakukan akademisi bermitra dengan beberapa pihak. Metode pendampingan menggunakan Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), mengutamakan keterlibatan masyarakat dalam keseluruhan kegiatan dengan memberikan tekanan pada partisipasi masyarakat sebagai pelaku. Proses pendampingan dilakukan selama empat bulan dengan menjalin kemitraan dengan Indonesia Chef Association meliputi pendampingan dan pelatihan bidang kewirausahaan, bahasa Inggris, CHSE, produksi dan packaging produk, dan pemasaran secara offline maupun online. Keberhasilan program, berupa: (1) Perubahan perilaku masyakarat,(2) Perubahan fisik, yaitu dihasilkannya poduk-produk KWT (3) terjalinnya kemitraan, 4) kelembagaan lokal yaitu sinergitas Bumdes dengan KWT. Program pemberdayaan yang telah dilaksanakan diharapkan memiliki keberlanjutan melalui program pengabdian masyarakat sehingga terwujudnya desa wisata yang berkelanjutan.
Why Mature Galaxies Seem to have Filled the Universe shortly after the Big Bang — A New Cosmological Model, that Predicted the JWST Observations
Authors: Pletcher Arthur
Published: May 2023

Recent observations from the first dataset, provided by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) of six massive galaxies, at a time in the early universe, seem to defy conventional cosmological models, as they appear to be as mature and developed as our own local group. Such unexpected discoveries JUSTIFY A RADICALLY NOVEL MODEL OF COSMOLOGY. TO QUOTE JOEL LEJA, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS AT PENN STATE “IT TURNS OUT WE FOUND SOMETHING SO UNEXPECTED IT ACTUALLY CREATES PROBLEMS FOR SCIENCE. IT CALLS THE WHOLE PICTURE OF EARLY GALAXY FORMATION INTO QUESTION”. This article provides an alternative mathematical model of cosmological redshifting (\(z\)), which actually predicted such mature galaxies in a 2022 preprint, prior to these recent observations. As well, this model also predicts discrepancies between theoretical and observed galaxy rotation curves with apparent increased energy density.

The Azimuthal Projection Model of Universe is conceptualized as an \(\mathbb{R}^5\) spacetime, with a four spatial dimensional hyperspere azimuthally projected onto a three spacial dimensional sphere. This simple parsimonious model requires only a few assumptions, excluding dark energy to satisfy the Cosmological Constant \(\Lambda\), and is shown to match the Universal expansion rate, as established from supernova cosmology survey points. This novel model conceives the universe as a higher dimensional dynamic with spacetime as a projection, rather than as an arrow from absolute beginning of the big bang. Red-shifting is alternatively proposed as azimuthal angular projections of wavelengths \(\lambda\). Accelerated Universal Expansion is alternatively proposed as azimuthal projections of meridians, asymptotical to a horizon, and Lambert's cosine law of luminous intensity.

A radical implication of this model is that azimuthal angular projections are positional dependent, and thus it's conceivable that apparent distances between galaxies vary with the location of the observer (see figure 3). Supportive mathematical evidence is described from the Hubble Tension; Discrepancies between visible spectra red-shifting of cepheid variables (the most recent calculation is \(Ho=74.03 \pm 1.42km/sec/Mpc\)), and from temperature fluctuations in the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) (which are calculated to be \(Ho=68.7 \pm 1.3km/sec/Mpc\)), which resolves the discrepancy by recalibrating redshift data from supernova Cosmology survey points.
A Fundamental Conservation as a Unification of Quantum Theory and Relativity
Authors: Pletcher Arthur
Published: May 2023

A fundamental conservation and symmetry is proposed, as a unification between General Relativity (GR) and Quantum Theory (QT). Unification is then demonstrated across multiple applications. First, as applied to cosmological redshift \(z\) and energy density \(\rho\). Then, a local system galaxy rotational curve is examined. Next, as applied to Quantum Mechanics' "time problem": Absolute and relative notions of time are shown to be reconcilable, as well as renormalization values between scales. Finally, as applied to the Cosmological Constant: The discrepancy that exists between the vacuum energy density in GR at critical density: \(\rho_{cr}=3H^2/8 \pi G=1.88(H^2) x 10^{-29}g/cm^3\) [1], and the much greater zero-point energy delta value as calculated in quantum field theory (QFT) with a Planck scale ultraviolet cutoff: \(\rho_{hep}=M^4c^3/h^3=2.44 x 10^{91}g/cm^3\) [2] is resolved to null orders of magnitude.
Membangun Perilaku Organisasi yang sesuai Kebutuhan Masyarakat dalam Rangka Peningkatan Ekonomi Keluarga pada Pemulung Pengumpul Barang Bekas Binaan Yayasan La Tansa Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Mas’adi Mahnun , Suyatin Suyatin , Rachmawaty Rachmawaty
Published: May 2023

Tujuan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman kepada pengumpul/ pemulung barang bekas, pentingnya mempelajari perilaku organisasi bukan sekadar memahami dan menjelaskan apa yang sedang terjadi pada saat ini, tetapi juga bisa mengidentifikasikan faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan mengapa pola aktivitas tersebut berjalan ajek. Bagi para manajer, pemahaman seperti ini dirasa sangat penting sebab dengan memahami apa yang sedang terjadi bisa digunakan untuk mengantisipasi dan memprediksi hal-hal yang sama dan yang mungkin terjadi di masa datang. Demikian pula dengan mengacu pada pola kejadian sebelumnya, kita bisa mengambil keputusan-keputusan penting yang berguna bagi organisasi di masa mendatang sehingga jalannya organisasi bisa semakin stabil dan organisasi bisa hidup lebih lama.
Pelatihan Penyusunan Laporan Keuangan Berbasis Ms Excel bagi UMKM Mochi Musa
Authors: Sari Widya Intan , Sunarsi Denok
Published: May 2023

Menurut Tambunan (2013: 2) UMKM adalah unit usaha produktif yang berdiri sendiri, yang dilakukan oleh orang perorangan atau Badan Usaha disemua sektor ekonomi. Keberadaan mitra mikro/jasa layanan yang berlokasi di Kecamatan Ciputat, Kota Tangerang Selatan ini pada umumnya dikelola secara mandiri. Permasalahan umum yang dihadapi mitra saat ini ialah dalam mengembangkan usahanya menjadi lebih besar. Produktivitas usaha mitra belum sepenuhnya memenuhi kriteria pasar, sebab dalam mengukur produktivitas usaha mitra tidak didukung dengan sumber daya pengetahuan dan tata kelola keuangan yang baik. Solusi dari kami sebagai Pelaksana Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi adalah kami akan pelatihan penyusunan laporan keuangan dengan teknik pembukuan sederhana berbasis MS Excel. Penerapan IPTEKS yang dimaksud dalam kegiatan ini untuk membantu para pelaku usaha dalam mengelola keuangan usahanya secara mudah.  Target luaran yang kami akan capai adalah UMKM Mochi Musa dapat Menyusun laporan keuangan sederhana berbasis MS Excel, dengan maksud dan tujuan diberikannya pelatihan penyusunan laporan bagi mitra ini dapat membantu pelaku usaha dalam mengelola lalu-lintas keuangannya secara profesional. Sehingga kemampuan modal mitra usaha mikro/jasa layanan layak mengembangkan usahanya.
Pelatihan Menulis Kreatif untuk Guru di Sekolah Dasar Islam Al Ikhlas Cipete Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Dewi Eka Kusuma , Kwartarani Yunita , Ambarita Dinar
Published: May 2023

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat adalah suatu kegiatan yang bertujuan untuk membantu masyarakat dalam beberapa aktivitas tanpa mengharapkan imbalan dalam bentuk apapun. Secara umum, program ini dirancang oleh berbagai perguruan tinggi yang ada di Indonesia untuk memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi bangsa, khususnya dalam mengembangkan kesejahteraan dan kemajuan bangsa Indonesia. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat menjadi salah satu bagian dari Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. Pada Semester genap tahun ajaran 2022-2023 kali ini, kami sebagai tim Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, dosen jurusan S1 Akuntansi Universitas Pamulang mengadakan kegiatan pelatihan di Sekolah Dasar Islam Al Ikhlas Cipete, Jakarta Selatan dengan tema "Pelatihan Menulis Kreatif untuk Guru di Sekolah Dasar Islam Al Ikhlas Cipete, Jakarta Selatan". Adapun selama ini sangat jarang di adakan pelatihan menulis untuk para guru di sekolah dasar islam Al ikhlas Cipete, padahal sebagai tenaga pendidik para guru kebutuhan untuk mempunyai kemampuan menulis yang ber kualitas sangat di butuhkan. Baik dalam kegiatan mengajar, membuat bahan ajar, membuat laporan sampai membuat karya tulis membutuhkan kemampuan menulis yang baik. Kegiatan ini di laksanakan pada tanggal 6, 7 dan 8 februari 2023 bertempat di Sekolah Dasar Islam al Ikhlas Cipete. Adapun metode nya dengan ceramah dan tanya jawab akan pentingnya menulis untuk guru sebagai tenaga pendidik, lalu memotivasi akan budaya menulis dan memberikan pelatihan menulis yang kreatif. Diharapkan setelah kegiatan ini guru sebagai tenaga pendidik memiliki kemampuan menulis yang berkualitas dan dapat menularkan ke anak didik nya kelak. Target luaran dari kegiatan ini adalah menterbitkan laporan di jurnal pengabdian kepada masyarakat.
Veszélyes anyagok és áruk tárolásának biztonsága, különös tekintettel a baleseti vízszennyezésre
Authors: Kátai-Urbán Maxim
Published: May 2023

A veszélyes anyagok tárolására szolgáló logisztikai létesítményekben bekövetkező ipari balesetek, tüzek oltásánál keletkezett szennyezett oltóvíz a felszíni és felszín alatti vizekbe vagy a talajba kerülve jelentős környezeti károkat okozhat. Jelen tanulmányban a szerző bemutatja a veszélyes tevékenységekhez tartozó oltóvízszennyezés megelőzése területén végzett kutatásainak eredményeit.
The Church as an Agent of Reconciliation in the Thought of Desmond Tutu
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ndlovu Trust
Published: May 2023

South Africa was both the first and last bastion of extended European colonial rule in Sub-Saharan Africa. Due to the extensive interaction between the Black and White races over time, who were distinguished by divergent philosophies of life, friction developed between these two major ethnic blocs, as well as the other peoples that came as labor for the Whites or have arisen as a result of miscegenation between the Blacks and the Whites. Archbishop Desmond Tutu holds that racial tension is neither good for South Africa nor even Christian, and insists that it should be eliminated, giving way to reconciliation. The purpose of this research was to set forth, analyze, and evaluate Tutu’s view of the church as a reconciler of alienated people. To attain this goal, Tutu’s convictions were considered in the context of his doctrine of the church against the backdrop of his view of the atonement God wrought through Jesus Christ. After an overview of South Africa’s colonial history and a discussion of Tutu’s conception of God’s intention for the church, the dissertation focuses on our author’s recommendations of how to dismantle racism and ensure that justice reigns in a post-apartheid South Africa. Finally, the dissertation evaluates the inner consistency, the use of the Bible as a major source of theology and the relative strengths and weaknesses of Tutu’s conception of the church as God’s agent of reconciliation, from the point of view of his theological system, methodology, and presuppositions.
Indicators of Typology Within the Old Testament : the Exodus Motif
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ninow Friedbert
Published: May 2023

The Topic This dissertation seeks to ascertain whether there are indicators of Exodus typology within the Old Testament. The Purpose Based on R. M. Davidson’s definition of biblical typology, various elements that comprise biblical typology such as the historical aspect, divine design, prophetic aspect, Steigerung (intensification), and eschatology are traced in a number of texts that deal with the Exodus motif. This examination seems to be crucial for establishing the exegetical and hermeneutical basis for the use of Exodus typology by the New Testament writers. Chapter 1 surveys the perception and use of typology throughout the centuries up to the present. The traditional approach considers persons, events or actions, and institutions as being divinely ordained or designed types to foreshadow aspects of Christ and his ministry. After the historical-critical repudiation new interest into typology arose. While most scholars tend to favor either the “Pattern of God’s Acts” approach or the “Historical Hermeneutics” approach, R. M. Davidson points out the need for a controlled hermeneutics, thus calling for indicators of typology already within the Old Testament. Chapter 2 seeks to establish the basic elements that are part of a biblical typology suggested by Davidson’s definition. Various passages that are directly linked to or describe the Exodus in the Pentateuch are discussed. Particular emphasis is given to the eschatological context. Chapter 3 seeks to trace the elements of biblical typology throughout the prophetic writings that deal with the Exodus motif. While the passages of the Pentateuch stand in direct connection to the historical event of the Exodus, the prophetic writings function as hinges that connect the past redemption with the future redemption. Conclusions This dissertation concludes that there is in relation to the Exodus a type/anti-type relation that connects the Old Testament with the New Testament. This type/anti-type relation is based on a historical structure. It includes a divine design and the element of Steigerung. The announcement of the anti-type is always a prophecy and thereby hermeneutically controlled. The anti-type has no multiple fulfillments-but only one. The anti-type finds its fulfillment only in the eschaton, i.e., in Christ or in the realities of the new covenant related to and brought about by Christ.
The Delimitation of Pericopes: a Case Study in Matthew
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Regazzi Mark
Published: May 2023

Problem . In Gospel studies the term "pericope" has been generally defined as a "unit," but there is no uniformity in the application of the term in either studies of the Gospels, or in harmonies, synopses, and gospel parallels ("comparators"). This present study was undertaken to determine what factors influence editors of comparators in determining the beginnings and ends of pericopes. Method . A list was compiled of the major comparators of the twentieth century. The text references (e.g., Matt 1:1-17, 1:18-25, etc.) for the pericopes which contained passages from Matthew were entered into a computer for each comparator. The references were collated, sorted in canonical order, and a cross tabulation was generated to indicate which pericopes were found in each comparator. Each pericope was then analyzed to determine the reasons for its beginning and end as possible judgements of the editors of the comparators. The reasons were taken from narrative indicators within the text of Matthew, from evidence taken from the structure of the comparators containing each pericope, and from evidence that might be found in data external to the composition of the comparator (possible audience, ecclesiastical orientation, et al.). Results . The beginnings and ends of pericopes most often occurred because of changes in narrative elements or other indicators within thetext. A number of the Matthaean pericopes in the comparators were determined by the editor's understanding of the relationship of the gospel material (Synoptic Problem, parallels, etc.). Relatively few beginnings and endings were determined by influences exterior to the harmony, synopsis, or gospel parallel. A structured list of the types of beginnings and endings to pericopes was then developed. Conclusions . There is no uniformity in Matthew in the determination of a pericope in gospel comparators. A pericope is what the author or editor determines it to be. This lack of standardization also applies to commentaries and studies on the Gospels.
The Fatherhood of God: an Exegetical Study From the Hebrew Scriptures
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Tasker David
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this dissertation is to develop a theology of the fatherhood of God from the Hebrew Scriptures. Although many studies have explored the topic from the perspective of other disciplines, the actual theology of God's fatherhood, as revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures, has been neglected until now. This has resulted in the dichotomization between the concept of God as presented in the so-called Old and New Testaments. Because of the tendency to explain God through the lenses of Greek and Roman mythology, chapter 1 surveys ANE thought, showing that the fatherhood of god concept goes back a lot further, and is more pervasive, than the more modern mythologies seem to indicate. However, although similar terms and concepts are found (e.g., creative, salvific, kind, compassionate, merciful, etc.), the relationship they enjoyed with humans was not nearly as personal, intimate, or widespread as the relationship God enjoys with His "children." The eighteen occurrences of God's fatherhood explicitly mentioned in Scripture are exegeted in chapter 2. These texts are grouped together in the"Song of Moses" (Deut 32), the "Vision of Nathan" (2 Sam 7; 1 Chr 17; 22, 28; and 29), in the Psalms and Wisdom Literature (Pss 68; 89; 103; and Prov 3), and in the prophets (Isa 63, 64; Jer 3; 31; Mal 1; and 2). The theological themes within them are discussed in chapter 3, arriving at a picture of God that is passionately involved with His individual children. One of the main contributions of this dissertation is that it explores God's fatherhood from a theocentric perspective, rather than an anthropocentric one. However, the implications of this view of God impact human experience, since the attributes of God's fatherhood found in the Hebrew Scriptures provide researchers and practitioners in family dynamics a positive, multidimensional, role model for human fatherhood.
The Issue of Antitrinitarianism in the Fifteenth-Century Novgorod-Moscow Movement: Analysis and Evaluation
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Zhigankov Oleg
Published: May 2023

This study attempts to examine the trinitarian beliefs of the fifteenth-century Novgorod-Moscow movement, analyzing both their own writings and the polemical writings of those who considered their teaching antitrinitarian. The main objective of the present research is to contribute to the restoration of the authentic theological identity of this movement. Chapter 1 defines the problem, which has already been raised by some nineteenth-century scholars who have pointed out that the allegedly antitrinitarian character of the Subbotniks' movement must be open for further discussion. It also shows that no systematic research on Subbotniks' theology has ever been produced. The second chapter of this historical-theological study surveys the historical background of the Novgorod-Moscow movement and briefly analyzes the religious, political, and cultural context of fifteenth-century Russia. It demonstrates that the struggle surrounding this movement was motivated not only theologically, but also politically and culturally. Chapter 3 analyzes the polemical documents, giving priority to the primary sources contemporary to the Novgorod-Moscow movement, such as Archbishop Gennadii's letters and Iosif of Volotsk's Instructor. In general, the documents presented in this chapter differ in their charges of antitrinitarianism against the Subbotniks. Chapter 4 analyzes the Subbotniks' sources, which include all the passages directly or indirectly dealing with their trinitarian views. The writings of the Subbotniks in general represent the trends common for European reform movements of the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. The study of the Subbotniks' literature shows that the antitrinitarian character of this movement cannot be confirmed by the writings of the Subbotniks themselves. Chapter 5 presents a systematic-analytical and historical evaluation of the question of the trinitarian status of the Novgorod-Moscow movement. The present research found no traces of antitrinitarianism in the Subbotniks' movement.
Survey of Nigerian University Student Affairs Services: a Comparison of Students' Perceived Service Importance and the Students' Level of Satisfaction
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Adeniyi Michael
Published: May 2023

Problem. Nigerian university student-affairs serviceshave been characterized by negative campus activism, violent demonstrations, and the destruction of lives and properties, the result of which led to the closing down of many Nigerian universities. Thus far, little empirical data exist regarding the student personnel servicesavailable to students at Nigerian universities, the importance of student-affairs services, or the level of student satisfaction with these services. Methods. A quantitative survey methodology was used to assess 35 student-affairs services. A developed and validated survey instrument, the Student ServicesQuestionnaire (SSQ), was administered to collect data from currently registered undergraduate and graduate students of both genders through each vice-president for student affairs and/or faculty members in six Nigerian universities. Nine hundred surveys were sent to Nigerian university students. Six hundred and seventy-three (74.8%) completed questionnaires were returned. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t tests, analysis ofvariance, and the Student-Newman-Keuls. Results. Overall, students' responses indicated that students perceived most services as highly important. In all six institutions, 25 out of the 35 services were highly rated as important. Conversely, studentsgenerally indicated that they did not experience a high level of satisfaction with these services. Only religious services was rated as a moderately satisfactory service. Comments from 655 students validated theempirical data indicating that most services are perceived as important and needed but with no satisfaction. Conclusions. Based on this study, the Nigerian university students attach a high level of importance to student services but generally have low levels of satisfaction with these services. (1) Very little difference exists between male and female students on perception either importance or satisfaction. (2) No difference exists between academic status on view of importance. (3) Younger students have higher levels of satisfaction than do older students. (4) Students at the religiously affiliated university have higher levels of satisfaction than those at secular universities. Thus, educating the total person is possible only when a student's learning takes place in a conducive atmospheric environment, where life's basic amenities such as food, shelter, security, love, and other physiological and psychological needs are being met.
Object Relations and Identity Disturbances in Bulimic Women
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Appledorn Kathy
Published: May 2023

Problem. Although diagnostic criteria of bulimia center on weight- and food-related issues, eating disorders may be viewed as a response to deficits in self-regulatory functions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the severity of bulimia, object relations, and identity. This study tested the hypotheses that women with a more severe eating pathology have high scores on object-relations disturbance as well as identity disturbance. It was postulated that women who have been assessed as having a more cohesive ego might respond to cognitive behavioral therapy while those who are assessed as having less intact ego resources may require more intensive psychodynamic approaches. Method. The study involved the administration of three tests by therapists who were treating women diagnosed with bulimia nervosa according to DSM-IV criteria. The test instruments included the following: Bulimia Test-Revised, Bell Object Relations Inventory, and the Erwin Identity Scale. An interview was conducted on a selected group of 12 subjects. Results. There were statistically significant correlations between the severity of bulimia and the severity of object relations and identity disturbance. Specifically, the Alienation subscale of the Bell Object Relations Inventory and the Confidence subscale of the Erwin Identity Scale had the strongest correlation with the BULIT-R. The qualitative results indicated that a number of themes were strongly identified by both "High Bulimics" and "Low Bulimics." Conclusions. The quantitative analysis indicated there was a relationship between the severity of object relations, identity disturbance, and bulimia. However, the qualitative analysis identified many of the women, in the "Low Bulimic" group, had significant disturbances in their relationships as well as their opinion of their body. It was concluded that both groups exhibited significant object relations and identity disturbances. Therefore, it is suggested that a more psychodynamic approach is useful for understanding the adaptive functions of bulimia.
The Current Structure of Intellect Remediation Lab as an Intervention for Deficient Readers in Grades 3, 4, and 5
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Campbell Donna
Published: May 2023

Problem. Educational testing procedures focus on identification and classification of students rather than on remediation for their abilities. The Structure of Intellect (SOI) model proposes a multidimensional view of intelligence with a focus on remediation for underdeveloped or nonexistent abilities as they relate to school achievement. Purpose. The purposes of this study were to determine if participation in the SOI remediation lab had a measurable effect on reading achievement with third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students, and to describe SOI learning profiles of students with below grade reading skills. Methodology. The subjects for this quasi-experimental study were third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders from two public schools. Eleven subtests from the SOI Learning Abilities Tests, Forms CR and L, purportedly related to reading, were used as pre- and post-test measures. ANCOVA was used to analyze data from these 11 subtests. The Burns & Roe Informal Reading Inventory was a pre/post measure of reading. Chi-square was used to analyze the pro-portions of students making gains in reading achievement. The SOI learning profiles were analyzed descriptively. Findings and conclusions. The results supported the SOI Intervention lab as a useful intervention for remedial reading. Students who participated in the SOI remediation labshowed significant increases in reading achievement. The 11 subtests proposed as prerequisite skills for reading and comprehension did not uniformly increase as did the reading levels. Gains were only noted on 4 of the 11 subtests. There were no discernable patterns of SOI learning profiles that predicted below grade level reading skills. It appears that the SOI remediation lab could serve as an effective intervention for students with deficient reading skills in grades three though five. The lack of discernable distinct learning profiles limits the Forms CR and L of the Structure of Intellect Learning Abilities tests as a possible option for identification.
An Understanding of Selected Familial Dynamics as they Relate to the Prevention of Substance Use Among Youth from St. Martin
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, David Vincent
Published: May 2023

Problem. Various studies examined the relationship between youth, drug use, and the role that families play in influencing such use. Thus, it is evident that youth use drugs, and thereasons for their drug use vary widely. However, there have not been widespread research done on the youth who do not use drugs, particularly from a family perspective. Also, no research study has been known to be conducted on St. Martin of such nature. Purpose. This study sought to gain an understanding on how selected familial dynamics functioned within three families in deterring their youth from becoming involved in drugs. Methodology. This qualitative study used three mothers and youths within three different family structures selected by purposive sampling to explain why the youth avoided drugs. These structures were single-parent, stepparent, and two biological parent families. Data were collected through tape-recorded interviews, field notes, and reflective journal. For clarification purposes, data information from the informants was additionally provided via fax and telephone calls. A cross-case analysis was conducted and presented in text and tables. Findings and conclusions. The findings provided an understanding of the youths' drug avoidance. The themes that emanated from the data were grouped within three selected familial dynamics chosen from previous research literature. The familial dynamics are relational, environmental, and religious. The study showed that the youths, relationships with their immediate and extended families either positively or negatively affected their decision to avoid drugs. Additionally, the study revealed that all three youths were faced with positive and negative influences from friends, neighbors, and schools; yet, they maintained a drug-free lifestyle. A number of themes grouped within the religious dynamics were also instrumental in helping steer the youths from drug use. These themes were both internal and external as theyrelated to the families' religiosity and their church affiliation. The study found that these youth had three catalysts against drug allurements, the relationship they experienced with their families, how they interacted with their environment, and their commitment and involvement in religious activities. The themes grouped within the relational, environmental, and religious dynamics aided in keeping these youths drug-free.
The Relationship Between Afrocentric Worldview and Marital Satisfaction in African-American Couples
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ferrance Ganz
Published: May 2023

Problem. It has been argued that many of the theories attempting to explain African-American culture derive from a Eurocentric framework, and thus paint a negative and pathological picture of the African-American family and community. What is needed is research examining African-American family life which holds Afrocentric culture and beliefs as its foundation. Consequently, this study is an attempt to investigate the relationship between Afrocentric cultural consciousness (Afrocentric worldview) and marital satisfaction of spouses of African descent. Method. This study used a correlational and ex post facto research design involving surveys to assess the relationship between the dependent variable (marital satisfaction) and the independent variable (Afrocentric cultural consciousness, or components thereof) in married couples of African descent. The research involved subjects answering 57 questions on two self-report questionnaires (15 on marital satisfaction and 42 onAfrocentric cultural consciousness) as well as some demographic information. The two instruments used were:the Marital Adjustment Test (MAT) and the African Self-Consciousness Scale (ASC). Results. No significant correlation was found between the two main variables; however, socioeconomic status, educational attainment, denominational affiliation, and the number of children a couple has all have an influence on marital satisfaction and/or Afrocentric cultural consciousness and or the relationship between these.Afrocentric cultural consciousness was more affected by these variables than marital satisfaction. Conclusions. Although no main effect was found in this study the results do suggest what may really be important to marital satisfaction is not the particular worldview that one holds as much as whether or not that particular worldview matches one's spouse's belief system.
The Church as a Social Support for Women: Perspectives of Female Members of Selected Seventh-day Adventist Churches
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Greenidge Norma
Published: May 2023

Problem. The subject of social support and its role in health and well-being ofindividuals has become an important topic to many researchers. This study was designed to discover to what extent female members of Seventh-day Adventist churches perceive their church as providing them with social support. Method. The instrument used was the Social Provision Scale which measures six aspects of social support--attachment, guidance, nurture, reliable alliance, social integration, and worth. Scores from the 99 White and 48 African American women were compared for each of the six aspects on the basis of ethnicity, age, and marital status using Analysis of Variance. Results. In comparing the women on the basis of ethnicity, the Black women had a higher perception of their church as a provider of social support. Among the different age groups, older women scored higher than the young or middle aged. Married women also had a greater perception of receiving social support than single women. Conclusions. The women surveyed appeared to have a rather high perception of their church as a provider of social support. However, there may be other factors in their lives which are responsible for their feelings of well-being.
Institutional Activities in International Higher Education : An Assessment of Advancement Strategies Used at Selected Small Church-Related Colleges and Universities
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Gustavsson Janeric
Published: May 2023

Problem. Small church-related colleges and universities are experiencing financial difficulties. This study assesses the institutional advancement programs at selected Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities. The purpose of this examination was to analyze "what is" to determine the present-day process of the advancement function, and what "ought to be." These data will also suggest potential areas for growth and development. Method . The study uses a non-experimental, descriptive design. To accomplish the purpose of the study, the literature on institutional advancement was reviewed to find a useable framework. The instrument used for this study was the one used in Willmer's (1980) study with some modifications. The presidents of nine colleges and universities were surveyed through two questionnaires to determine the present-day activities. A questionnaire was also sent to the chairman of the governing board for each school in an attempt to expand the knowledge ofthe board's involvement in the area of institutional advancement. Results. The research was carried out within the framework of five areas of institutional advancement with research questions for each area. The findings were grouped into the same areas: (1) Institutional commitment. The study found significant deficiencies in the percentage of budget allocation for advancement, and number of professional and clerical staff members; (2) Authority and Organizational structure. The study showed that the schools in this study meet and even exceeded Willmer's model on the level of authority and organization; (3) Personnel Resources. A significant lack of involvement with institutional advancement activities of the presidents and the members of the board was found; (4) Advancement Activities and Functions. All schools reported raising funds through a wide variety of activities; all had alumni organizations and publications mailed regularly, but had a weakness in small mailing lists; (5) Evaluation. No formal evaluation processes were found in any schools. Conclusions. The colleges and universities are trying to raise funds on limited resources. Each school needs to evaluate its institutional advancement activities. Members of the board and volunteers need to be more involved in fund-raising; therefore, training should be conducted. The presidents need to evaluate their priorities and spend considerable more time on advancement activities.
A Study on Selected Factors Influencing School Choice Among the Seventh-day Adventist Population in Southwest Michigan
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Mainda Philip
Published: May 2023

The Problem. One of the most significant problems currently facing Seventh-day Adventist church schools in North America is declining enrollment in Grades K-12. In Southwest Michigan where this study was done. Seventh-day Adventist parents tend to make choices on where to send their children to school between Seventh-day Adventist schools and public schools. It was the purpose of this study to determine if a relationship exists between school choice and parental perception of selected causal factors. Method. The design of the study was empirical ex post facto using a descriptive survey research method with a Likert-type scale which was used to test eight hypotheses associated with the following select factors: Parental perception of spiritual values, cost of education, academic program, who influences choice decisions, social, proximity, safety, and awareness factors. Data were analyzed using multiple regression-stepwise method, ANOVA, and descriptive statistics. Open-ended comments were analyzed using a 17-category dichotomous scale. Results and Conclusions. There was a significant relationship between parental school choice and parents' perception of spiritual value-based education, the cost of education, academic program, who influenced school choice, safety in school, and awareness. There was no significant relationship between parental school choice and parents' perception of social factors and school proximity. Seventh-day Adventist parents with children in Seventh-day Adventist schools differed most with the Seventh-day Adventist parents with children in public schools in the area of academic program. Recommendations were made in the areas associated with the academic program, cost of education, safety, and awareness. Given the finding that both Seventh-day Adventist parents with children in Seventh-day Adventist schools and parents with children in public schools believe in the superiority of the Seventh-day Adventist educational system over the public educational system, it is imperative that school administrators attempt to fully exploit any given potential to achieve objectives. However, the declining demand for Adventist education is attributed to perceptual decline in its marginal value consequent to perceived improved image of public education as evidenced from the significant differences observed in this study.
The Professional Development School : a Descriptive Case Study of its History and Development
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Michaelis Denise
Published: May 2023

Problem. The development o f school/university partnerships is not a simple process. It requires collaboration between two groups o f professionals who come from different cultures, have developed different forms o f expertise, and operate under different organizational conditions and reward structures (Goodlad, 1990; Stoddart, Winitzky & O ’Keefe, 1992). Throughout much o f the last century, collaboration between schools and universities have often been unsuccessful. In order for Professional Development Schools to be successful in educational reform, it is necessary to focus on defining and delineating the essential characteristics of Professional Development Schools and the process o f their establishment. Purpose. The purpose o f this study was to (1) define Professional Development School and delineate its component parts; (2) describe its history, and chronicle the establishment of a Professional Development School; and (3) explore the implications o f Professional Development Schools for local school change, school/university relationships, and national standards. Methodology. This study used a descriptive, qualitative case study method based on interviews, observations, documents, and artifacts, to describe the Professional Development School (PDS). Data were collected from five primary informants, including two deans o f schools o f education, two national PDS specialists, and one local elementary school with its partnering. These data were used to define and describe the process o f establishing a Professional Development School. Findings and Conclusions. The study highlighted some o f the challenges involved in developing and establishing a Professional Development School. It documented the need to (1) provide a clear operational definition o f a PDS; (2) provide a substantial opportunity for developing relationships; and (3) use research to identify developmental stages o f the PDS.
An Analysis of Role Perceptions and Job Satisfaction of Secondary-School Counselors in Trinidad and Tobago
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, St. Brice Hillman
Published: May 2023

Problem. The increasing emphasis on school counseling by the Ministry of Education in Trinidad and Tobago highlights the need to clarify and standardize the role of the counselor in the secondary schools. The satisfaction of these needs can be facilitated by determining the perceptions held by counselors, principals, teachers, and students about the counselor’s role in the school system; by clearly articulating this role; and by identifying the relationships between the counselor’s role and the counselor’s job satisfaction. The burden of this study was to determine these perceptions and relationships. Method. A descriptive mode of inquiry was used to explore respondents’ perceptions. Questionnaires were sent to 370 subjects: 35 counselors, 35 principals, 100 teachers, and 200 students. The counselors were given two questionnaires; the Counselor Function Inventory (77 items covering seven major counselor services) and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (20 items covering different aspects of job satisfaction). Principals, teachers, and students were given only the Counselor Function Inventory, which sought to gauge respondent perceptions about counselors’ actual (real) role and ideal role in secondary schools in Trinidad and Tobago. Findings. The results showed significant perception differences between counselors, principals, teachers, and students about counselors’ actual and ideal role. The perceptions of counselors and principals tended to be more similar than dissimilar; the perceptions of teachers and students tended to be quite similar; and the perceptions of counselors tended to be quite different from those of teachers and students. Counselors’ discrepancy in their perception of actual and ideal counselor services tended to have little relationship with their job satisfaction, except in the cases of placement services and follow-up services. The study found that secondary-school counselors in Trinidad and Tobago experienced high levels of job satisfaction generally. Conclusions. The study revealed a need for consensus in perception and definition of the counselor’s role by the counselor’s professional colleagues and other role-definers. This situation seems to suggest a need for standardization of the counselor’s role in secondary schools of Trinidad and Tobago. As a result of this study, professional role definers (and determiners) are made more aware of the need for concerted efforts toward standardization and more harmonious participation in the education process. The level of satisfaction registered by secondary-school counselors should serve as an incentive to educational planners to provide strong professional support for counselors.