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Ancestral Beliefs and Practices: a Program for Developing Christian Faith Among Adventists in Zimbabwe
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ncube Zebron
Published: June 2023

Problem. Every Seventh-day Adventist pastor in Zimbabwe at one time or another has had to deal with a situation where church members consult their ancestors when threatened by sickness, death, misfortune, or a series of tragedies. The Adventist church correctly takes a strong stand against ancestral practices. Despite such a stand the ancestral practices have persisted among many Adventists. Paradoxically, while church members are given the correct teaching before baptism, many continue to regard the ancestors as the court of appeal in times of crisis. This study is undertaken to understand the nature of this traditional religion in order to promote Christian faith among Adventists in Zimbabwe. Method. A description and an analysis of the traditional religion is undertaken through utilization of the already abundant anthropological literature on this religion. An attempt is made to determine the basic tenets of the cult and the meaning the cult has to its adherents. This approach has helped to determine the reasons why many Adventists resort to this cult in times of difficulty. The Epistle to the Hebrews is used to provide answers to the human predicament. Results. Investigation shows that this religion is operative on three levels: first, the level of Mwari, the high god, who is beyond the reach of individual members of society but who can be approached through mediums during a national crisis; second, the spirit world inhabited by ancestors, alien and avenging spirits; and third, the living members of society among whom the mediums of the spirit world operate. These levels form entities of power from which blessings and curses derive. Hence, the individual in society attempts to acquire, retain, and utilize appropriate powers in order to deal with the human predicament. Conclusions. This study concludes that an understanding of the portrayal of Christ in the Epistle to the Hebrews as creator, sustainer, son, heir, brother, pioneer, forerunner, prophet, priest, and king invalidates the role of the ancestors as an answer to the human predicament.
A Comparison of Receptivity to the Deductive and Inductive Methods of Preaching in the Pioneer Memorial Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Nelson Dwight
Published: June 2023

Problem. There are two basic methods into which all preaching falls, deduction and induction. Homiletical literature advocating either method extols the virtues of the one over the other. However, such literature offers little supportive data based upon listener responses and preferences. An historical survey of preaching reveals that the preaching of Jesus and the apostles in the New Testament was dominantly inductive, whereas the preaching of the post-New Testament church has been generally deductive. Therefore, it was the task of this project to seek listener response to deductive and inductive preaching in the Pioneer Memorial Church in order to ascertain listener preference for one or the other of these two sermonic methods. Methods. Eight sermons, preached in Pioneer Memorial Church during the fall of 1985, intentionally alternated between the deductive and inductive methods. A group of randomly selected listeners reacted to each sermon through a standard evaluative questionnaire. Based upon their responses, listener preference for deductive and inductive preaching was ascertained. Results. The response of the listeners has conformed to the expectations of some of the homiletical literature. On the other hand, it was discovered that in numerous instances the listeners in Pioneer Memorial Church demonstrated a wide range of responses and preferences that prevents any categorical advocacy of one method over the other. This opportunity to establish a dialogical relationship with certain parishioners of the congregations has resulted in a growing awareness that pastoral preaching must reflect the inherent diversity and differing preferences within the congregation. Conclusions. The responses of the listeners in this project indicate that the choice of sermonic method alone is not the determinative factor in eliciting a prescribed listener response. While it may be concluded that a slightly greater degree of listeners preferred the inductive method over deduction, it is clear that in fact listeners prefer a combining of deductive and inductive preaching. Any homiletical strategy for the future must incorporate both methods consistently and regularly in order for the Word of God to be effectively communicated in Pioneer Memorial Church.
A People Waiting for Salvation: a Biblical Evaluation of Watchtower Christology and Soteriology With Suggested Strategies for the Evangelization of Jehovah's Witnesses
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ramos Jose
Published: June 2023

This project explores biblical Christology and Soteriology and compares the findings of the study with the position of the Watchtower Society on these two doctrines. Since Watchtower teachings are found to be a t variance with the biblical view and cannot rightly be called Christian, Jehovah's Witnesses are in need of evangelization. Christianity is both revelation and religion. The revelation of God and of His divine Son is, in and of itself , only part of Christianity . There needs to be the human response—religion — to the lordship of Jesus Christ. This combination of revelation and the response of faith, obedience, and commitment constitute Christianity . However, since without the re v e la tio n of Christ there could be no response, Christ must be considered the essence and very center of Christianity, not merely its founder. In order to appreciate the centrality of Christ, one must study His person, nature, and work. The divine-human nature of Christ, enigmatic as it may seem, is a biblical fact and is well documented in historical Christianity . Other aspects of Christ's life that set him apart from any other being and make him alone capable of saving human beings are in carnation, sinlessness , and substitutionary death. Finally, without the resurrection, nothing of what Christians believe about Christ could be true. An examination of the Watchtower teachings regarding Christ indicates that Jehovah's Witnesses have a different understanding of Jesus and His work from that taught by the Bible and reaffirmed by Christian theology. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Christ is not wholly divine, his death is not sufficient for total redemption of the human family, his r e su rre c tio n was not bodily, and his merits are not sufficient to insure the salvation of all--human merits must be added. A study of Johannine passages used by Jehovah's Witnesses to discredit the divine preexistence of Christ serves to reaffirm the traditional Christian position. Because Jehovah's Witnesses do not accept the biblical revelation of Christ nor respond to him as absolute Lord and Savior, they are in need of receiving the Gospel. However, this witness should appeal not only to the mind but also to the heart. Antagonism and censure are not appropriate to witnessing. Therefore, specific instructions regarding how to conduct debates are given for pastors and laypersons. In all cases, the exaltation of the divine Christ whose life and death are all - sufficient for salvation is to be the essence of evangelization of Jehovah's Witnesses.
A Study of Creative Conflict Management and Christian Reconciliation With a Proposed Seminar for Seventh-day Adventist Ministers in the Caribbean and West Indies Unions
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Richards Winston
Published: June 2023

An important field of expanding interest is the management of differences in the church. Changes have taken place which challenge the very existence and fibre of organizational structure and relationship growth in the church setting. There are several reasons for the increasing need for efficiency in the field of conflict management. One basic reason is the potential for dysfunctional and functional effects that conflict can have on any congregation. Adequate conflict management can prove to be a critical skill for the healthy management of differences. Consequently, potential and practicing ministers need special and continuing training in this field. It was the intent of this present study to design seminar materials that might bring deeper awareness and sensitization to some of the various aspects of conflict management to the ministers of the Caribbean and West Indies Unions of Seventh-day Adventists. The theological, social, andragogical, and methodological approaches to the study served to undergird the development of the six-module seminar. This seminar gives ministers exposure to skills which aid interpersonal relationships: listening, assertiveness, conflict resolution, collaborative problem-solving, and skill selection. The findings of the literature suggest that the successful church administrator will also demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal relationships and creative conflict management. The position of this project is that when ministers become sensitized to the origin, process, and potential of conflicts, they can significantly influence the route that conflicts take by utilizing certain skills associated with conflict management and creative problem solving.
An Approach to Seventh-day Adventist Radio Evangelism in Ghana
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Sackey Ebenezer
Published: June 2023

Since Ghana gained independence from colonial rule, religious broadcasting has undergone self- and governmental censorship. Post-independence governments have either clamped down on the activities of church organizations by disagreeing with them or have intimidated them in numerous ways to tone down some aspects of their activities that the government considers unacceptable. In recent times, both individual Ghanaians and government functionaries, especially, have looked at the Christian church with suspicion and skepticism. Many of them consider the Christian message, at least in the way it is presented, out of touch with, and irrelevant to the everyday needs and realities of the Ghanaian society. This criticism is justified in part in the Adventist attempt at radio evangelism in Ghana. For example, in the 1960s, the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church began airing the American Voice of Prophecy radio broadcast in Ghana. This broadcast was used verbatim, just as it was first broadcast on American radio. Many of the examples and the illustrations used in the broadcast were alien to the Ghanaian public. The messages were good, but the illustrations were so irrelevant and foreign that they obviously colored the understanding of the message. This project develops an approach to a Seventh-day Adventist radio evangelism in Ghana. It does this first, by developing a theological perspective as explained in Paul's philosophy of Christian service: "by all means to save some" (1 Cor 9:22). Secondly, by using the great gospel commission of Jesus Christ in Matt 29:16-20, which forms the basis for all Christian communication and witness. Relating the biblical concept and the contemporary situation points to a religious radio ministry that is both cross-cultural and cross-religious. The message will be shaped to reach directly to the hearts of all human beings irrespective of their religious affiliation. In addition, the study suggests that evangelism must be done by means of innovative holistic ways of presenting the gospel message, in a participatory and practical format. These practical approaches respond to the revolutionary, ideological situation in Ghanaian society, and reflect felt needs and problems that will assist the government in its economic and moral revolution. Reviewing current methodologies in radio programming, the project develops program scripts for pilot programs under four selected formats: the teaching-preaching, talk show/commentary, radio spot, and the religious news and commentary. These program scripts are aimed at presenting the gospel through teaching, and discussion, to show the government and people of Ghana that the Christian church is committed to addressing social issues to bring about change.
Sermon Application: Development of Principles and Examination of Selected Sermons
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Satelmajer Nikolaus
Published: June 2023

Problem. The function of application in sermons has been recognized as important for effective preaching. Literature on preaching, however, offers little help to the preacher on how application functions in sermons. It was the purpose of this project to study principles of sermonic application in order to better understand their effective use in preaching. Method. A search of homiletical and related literature was made for the purpose of developing principles of application. Once the principles were developed, twelve randomly selected sermons were analyzed for the purpose of showing how the principles function in sermons. Results. The examination of the selected sermons revealed that the principles were evident in some of the sermons. Other sermons revealed a less significant awareness of application. Conclusions. It is evident that greater attention to application must be given by preachers. Application is not an option, but needs to be part of every sermon. The preacher who uses principles of application will also help the preacher to construct and deliver sermons which are effective for busy people by avoiding aimless preaching.
A Design for a Psycho-social Support System Potentially Applicable to the Local Pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America Based Upon an Evaluation of the Needs
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Schoun Benjamin
Published: June 2023

This project attempts to evaluate the needs of local pastors of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in North America in the area of career adjustment and personal satisfaction and to design a psycho-social support system potentially applicable to their situation. The literature reviewed indicates that ministers, like other people, are subject to transitions of adult development, stress and crises, and personal characteristics tending to make one vulnerable. The career of ministry subjects a person to role conflicts, pastoral pedestals, family strains, church conflicts, personal issues, denominational pressures, and burn-out. The concept of a psychosocial support system, however, seems to promise an effective way of coping with these circumstances. The concept of support is justified theologically in light of the doctrine of man, the nature and work of ministry, and the means by which God helps people on earth. A random sample survey of SDA ministers in North America indicates that 50 percent of the ministers seem to have a positive attitude, many healthy relationships, and an adequate support system, while 25 percent are ambivalent about the quality of support they experience. Another 25 percent report absence of support and unpleasant experiences in their personal and work relationships. However, 50 to 75 percent, depending on the type of resource, indicate great interest in improving their support system. Greater interest in support resources is correlated with younger age groups. Most desired resources listed in descending order are: peer fellowship and consultation, continuing education, pastors' pastor, congregational relationships. Apparently there is both a need and an interest in improved support systems by SDA pastors. Existing support resources from the business world, independent agencies, non-SDA denominations, and SDA conferences that could apply to ministers, e .g ., career development centers, counseling services, continuing education programs, support groups, and other personal growth resources, are described. Support resources that could contribute to an adequate support system in the SDA Church in North America are: personal resources (spiritual strength, self-counseling, problem-solving, etc .), family resources, training resources (seminary, mentor, continuing education, sabbatical), colleague resources (friendship, consultation, support groups, team ministries), professional resources (pastor's pastor, professional counseling, career development centers), congregational resources, and conference administrative resources.
The Training Program for the Elder, Deacon, and Deaconess
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Swanson Kenneth
Published: June 2023

Problem. Historically, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, like the New Testament Church, was lay oriented. Lay leadership cared for the nurture and evangelism within the church. However, within both periods eventually a professional clergy emerged and took over those ministerial roles. The clergy takeover has resulted in an overburdened, overtaxed pastoral leadership, and a passive, critical, noncommitted laity. Some clergy and laity now see the need for reformation. Laity must be brought back into their proper places of ministry and church leadership. This change requires an attitudinal and re-educational process for clergy and laity alike. Effective church leadership is needed to supply balanced nurture and evangelism. To fulfill this need, leadership training is required. Method. This project considered the concept of servant-leadership in the ministry of Jesus Christ to provide the basis for determining whether laymen should serve as leaders within the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Also, it reviewed Christ's method in training the Twelve and the Seventy to illustrate the need, curriculum, and model of the servant-leader, and this was compared with reports on some selected business principles. The Aurora Seventh-day Adventist Church and its leadership were surveyed to evaluate and substantiate the need for training within the specific roles. A training program was implemented for the elders, deacons, and deaconesses. Six sessions presented: Leadership, Worship, Church Growth, Pastoral Care, Preaching Skills, and Church Management. Results. Following the training program attendance, tithe, and local church offerings increased, congregational morale was boosted, lay leadership committees were organized, and lay-initiated evangelism and nurture took place. Conclusion. Church leaders, appointed to a position, may lack know-how to fulfill the position adequately. To supply needed training, the church should plan together with the pastor to schedule a yearly training to encompass the total leadership in a continuous educational program. The leadership at Aurora, Colorado have accepted the concept of an on-going training program to meet the need of nurture and evangelism. Local leadership training must include field experience and modeling besides the classroom session.
A Program For Training In Personal Christian Witnessing To The Muslim Of Indonesia
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Tambunan Dumas
Published: June 2023

This project was designed to develop a program of instruction for training layman in their personal Christian witnessing to the Muslims of Indonesia. The lay people involvement is very important at this time. Sharing Christian witnessing is a challenge to the lay people of Indonesia. They need to give their countrymen the good news of Jesus Christ. They need instruction to equip them for this great and rewarding service. The first chapter reviews passages from Scripture and from the writings of Ellen G. White about the functions of lay people in the church. The participation of the laity in the ministry of the Gospel is necessary to fulfill Christ's command. Representative contemporary literature was reviewed to examine its explication of Scripture. It emerged that the primary task of the pastors, evangelists, prophets, and teachers is to train the lay people for the ministry of the Gospel. Chapter 2 draws attention to the need to understand the culture and social mores of the people in order for Christian witnessing to be most effective. The work of Christians— especially the Seventh-day Adventists— in Indonesia from 1904 to 1986 is discussed. The Christian work among the Muslim has grown notably since 1965. Chapter 3 discusses methods and approaches in personal witnessing to the Muslims of Indonesia. The results of Survey of the Former Muslims in Indonesia are examined for contribution to understanding how lay Christians can share their faith to these people. Hospitality, the truth of the Adventist teaching, health messages, and the prohibitions of the unclean foods are found to be the most attractive features of the Adventist church to the Muslims. Chapter 4 includes the conclusions and recommendations. The recommendations are based on the responses of the respondents to the survey discussed in chapter 3. Primarily, recommendations include: (1) that the Adventist Hospitality Seminar (AHS) be conducted in every church; (2) that the Lay Evangelists' Training Seminar (LETS) be more extensively conducted; and (3) that the decision of 1963 Islamic Conference in Beirut [i.e., that "every worker should study Muslim faith and also the language of Arabs"] be implemented.
Development of a Biblical Paradigm for Ministry to Unbaptized Seventh-day Adventist Children
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Wagatsuma Seizou
Published: June 2023

Problem. Traditionally, Seventh-day Adventists have believed that children of Adventist parents are the "younger members of God's family." However, while the term "church" is often used synonymously with the term "God's family," children, who, on one hand, are recognized as part of God's family, are, on the other hand, officially excluded from church membership. Their names are not listed on the church membership records— though they are recognized as members of the Sabbath School of the church. Because of this ambiguity, I believe the Seventh-day Adventist Church needs to clarify the status of children biblically and theologically in terms of their membership in the church and in God's family, defining what church membership really is. Method. In Part 1, the biblical and theological bases for the status of children in the church are investigated through an exegesis of key Scriptural passages in light of recent scholarly research and discussion focusing particularly upon the issues of children's membership. Results. Both in the OT and NT the status of the believer's children is clearly that they are incorporated into God's family. They are the children of God by birth through faith-relation with their guardians. To establish this status of children, Part 2 recommends that at the official child dedication service the names of the children be recorded in the church books as younger members of the church. (The service is based on the dedication of Jesus and the enrollment of His name in the Temple.) Though they are little, children may be Christians in accordance with their years. They would have to be baptized of their own will later on becoming mature Christians. The child-blessing service may be used for any children who are brought to Jesus. Participation in the church ordinances of footwashing and the Lord's Supper would help unbaptized child to understand more fully the mystery of God and so guide them toward Christ. Conclusion. The names of church members' children should be recorded in the church record as younger members through the rite of child-dedication.
An Approach to a Holistic Ministry in a Seventh-day Adventist Urban Church in Uganda
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Walemba Nathaniel
Published: June 2023

Problem. The SDA church in Uganda started in rural areas among rural people. But the situation has changed. Although the majority of the church membership nationwide is still rural, a large percentage is now urban in the real sense of the word. Moreover, it is estimated that by the year 2000, membership in city churches will have doubled. This urbanised membership requires an urbanized approach to ministry. Furthermore, as in any developing country, Ugandan urbanites have many needs which can be met only by a holistic approach to ministry. This study is undertaken to make a contribution toward achieving that goal. Method. A description of ministry is made to create a better concept of ministry. Also an attempt is made to investigate the current pattern of ministry. Questionnaires were used to help determine the strength and weakness of the present approach. Based on the analysis of these instruments, suggestions are made for possible improvement. These recommendations are informed by the current literature on urban ministry, the researcher's understanding of biblical ministry, and his personal experience as a minister in the country under study. Results. The study shows that the Bible teaches a holistic approach to the ministry (diakonia) of the church. It is the method Christ used. But there seems to be a deficient concept of biblical ministry, especially as it relates to non-spiritual needs. The needs that exist require creative leadership and total mobilization of all church members. The study reveals that the latter is presently a difficult task. Moreover, there is a possibility that the pastors do not have the skills and tools needed to train and moblize the lay people for ministry. Conclusion. Investigation shows that several things must be done to effect a holistic urban ministry in the SDA churches in Uganda. First, there must be a better understanding of ministry. Pastors and members alike must understand that ministry is inclusive of every service that positively affects every aspect of human life. Second, church members (lay people) must be helped to realize that they too have a part to play in the servanthood of the church and to do it. Third, both pastors and lay people must be trained to enable them to play their respective roles in a way that is rewarding to them and beneficial to their community of faith and the larger community around them.
A Proposed Psycho-Social Support System For Ministers' Wives Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Church In North America
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Watts John
Published: June 2023

This study reports and evaluates problems and needs of the wives of Seventh-day Adventist ministers in North America, and proposes a psycho-social support system for them. Support units comprising the support system focus upon normal rather than pathological needs of wives, prevention rather than cure, multi-resources, and a whole population of wives in North America. Literature and survey analysis reveals that Seventh-day Adventist ministers' wives have needs very similar to those of wives of other Protestant ministers, indicating that problems faced by them are inherent in the role of minister's wife. Problems experienced by the former group are: high mobility, few close relationships, lack of payment by conferences for church work, time pressures, workaholic minister-husbands, unrealistic expectations, lack of meaningful recognition from administration, lack of preparation and training, lack of a continuing education program, lack of a suitable counselor, loneliness, inadequate finances, and feelings of inadequacy. Several theological reflections focus upon these needs and, together with support-systems theory, form a basic philosophy which undergirds the proposed psycho-social support system. Natural and professional support units that could be accessible to Seventh-day Adventist ministers' wives in North America are: personal coping mechanisms, minister-husbands, friends, family, continuing education, career or employment outside the home, support groups, church members, conference leaders, conference advocate, seminary, and professional counselors.
A Study and Analysis of the Bible Lands Travelogue-Archaeological Approach in Public Evangelism
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Schulz Victor
Published: June 2023

To investigate the method of a selected number of evangelists who are using the Bible lands travelogue-archaeological approach, to ascertain what they consider as the most significant and seemingly effective characteristics of their methods was the purpose of this project. Then, incorporating these findings, to develop an approach that may help the author and other evangelists to use this method effectively in public evangelism, has been the problem under investigation in this study. The project was organized into three main parts. The first searches for a justification for a Bible lands travelogue approach. The second analyzes the method as it is being used by other evangelists and reports on the answers to a questionnaire administered to a sample group of them. The third part deals with the strategies/ methods, and techniques suggested by the author for the use of this evangelistic approach. The information provided by other evangelists who use this method suggests that part of the strength of this approach—its usefulness to attract large audiences—is lost as far as number of accessions to the church is concerned, when Bible lands travelogue and archaeology are used primarily to attract people. Based on his own experience, the author suggests an approach that makes Bible lands archaeology and travelogue an integral part of the nightly program throughout the crusade, linking in a natural way Biblical archaeology and geography with Christian doctrine.
Christian Mission : A Biblical Foundation And Its Application To Evangelistic Work For Indonesian Muslims
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Soemarna Bahasa
Published: June 2023

As far as Seventh-day Adventist evangelistic work for Indonesian Muslims is concerned, it appears that there is no formal, well-defined program to guide the pastors and members in working for the Muslims. It is, therefore, the purpose of this project to develop an evangelistic program which is specifically geared toward reaching the Indonesian Muslims with the Christian message, and which could be used by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) churches in Indonesia. In order to achieve this purpose, the project is organized into two main parts. Part I, "Biblical Evidence for the Universality of Jesus' Mission," will attempt to establish the basis for Christian missionary work. Part II will endeavor to formulate an evangelistic program appropriate to the Muslim situation in Indonesia. This part will include a survey of the Indonesian religio-political situation, an analysis of SDA work for the Indonesian Muslims, and an outline of a proposed program for evangelistic work for the Muslims. It is anticipated that the SDA churches in Indonesia will benefit from this project through additional insights provided for Muslim evangelism.
Practical Guidelines For Supervisors And Interns Within A Biblical Perspective Of Ministry
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Reid Mendel
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this project is to develop a program to guide ministers in the task of supervision and training of Seventh-day Adventist ministerial interns in the West Indies Union of Seventh-day Adventists. The project will deal with issues relating to the "apprenticeship" model rather than the "supervisory" model. While the latter does in some instances justify priority over the former, the present lack of resources and personnel and the average number of churches comprising a pastoral circuit could not make this program workable at this point in time; nor could it meet the most urgent needs of the territory.
A Rationale and Suggested Program for Ministers' Support Groups for Seventh-day Adventist Pastors in Brazil
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Melo Luis
Published: June 2023

No Abstract. This Doctor of Ministry Project report falls under the category described in the Seminary Bulletin as Project II, in fulfillment of requirements for an alternate curriculum plan under which the candidate prepares two related papers--a theological position paper addressing some issue or problem in the church theologically, and a professional paper addressing this issue or problem from the standpoint of ministerial practice.
Responsabilidade nas Políticas de Controle do Tabagismo
Authors: Silva Vera Luiza da Costa e
Published: June 2023

As ações de controle do tabagismo no Brasil começaram há quase quatro décadas, por meio de lideranças médicas, e ganharam espaço no governo federal nas áreas de controle da tuberculose e do câncer. Naquela época, não se tinha ainda noção da real dimensão que esse trabalho ganharia, mas, ao delinear precocemente uma visão estratégica das ações de controle do tabagismo, criar um modelo de gestão adequado ao seu desenvolvimento e adotar um enfoque multidisciplinar e descentralizado, foram lançadas as bases para o sucesso das ações de controle do tabagismo no Brasil que se seguiriam. O INCA, berço das políticas de controle do câncer, tornou-se o guardião do controle do tabagismo, sendo o Brasil – um país em desenvolvimento e grande produtor – uma das partes mais bem-sucedidas do mundo na gestão de medidas do tratado que viria a entrar em vigor em 2005, a CQCT/OMS. A indústria do tabaco é responsável por um produto que mata um em cada dois consumidores regulares e, com base nesse fato, o governo brasileiro, por meio da AGU, entrou com uma ação civil para ressarcimento pela indústria do tabaco ao SUS dos gastos com o tratamento de doenças tabaco-relacionadas. Na área acadêmica, a indústria também se aplicou em produzir “ciência” que atenda aos seus interesses, como é o caso da promoção de estudos que defendem o conceito de redução de danos pelos DEF. Por essas experiências, se torna muito relevante, em todos os níveis e em todas as instâncias, desenvolver políticas para impedir que essa indústria use suas estratégias habituais para se contrapor à saúde pública. Exemplo que a RBC nos dá ao ser a primeira revista científica brasileira a desenvolver claramente uma política de não aceitação de contribuições feitas pela indústria do tabaco, entre outras ações.
Online Travel Agent Marketing Strategy Through Social Interaction During the Pandemic COVID-19
Authors: Ramadani Mita Putri , Ambarwati Rita , Hariasih Misti
Published: June 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has had such a devastating impact on Online Travel Agents such as Traveloka that it has made it to the lowest phase it has ever experienced. There are government regulations that limit people's social interactions so that various strategies are carried out, from using promos or utilizing application features. The purpose of this research is to find out whether the difference in social interaction between Traveloka users before and during the Covid pandemic was significant enough to evaluate Traveloka's marketing strategy. Decreased application usage, ticket rescheduling requests to refund requests which are currently Traveloka's problems. This research is qualitative research that uses the Social Network Analysis (SNA) method using the Twitter application assisted by the Jupyter Anaconda application, Google collab, and Ghepi. From the visualization of this study, the results obtained from 3 research focuses had significant differences from social interactions using Traveloka during the pandemic. From promos that experienced a decrease in interaction during the pandemic, Traveloka Xperience experienced an increase in feature usage, and the ticket feature experienced a decline in social interaction. So that Traveloka is expected to improve the company's strategy to survive during the pandemic.
Analysis of Information Technology Services Using the ITIL V.3 Framework
Authors: Mahardika Wildan Kristian , Emanuel Andi Wahju Rahardjo
Published: June 2023

Information technology services have been widely used in various agencies. This is done because information technology services help many business processes in an agency. Government agencies, companies, and education are examples of agencies that utilize information technology services to support their business processes. One educational institution that uses IT services to support its business processes is the UKDW library. The UKDW Library utilizes IT services for borrowing, returning, searching for books and journals, checking for plagiarism, and more. To further improve the quality of IT services, evaluating and developing them is necessary to better respond to business needs. In this study, researchers measured the maturity level of an IT service in the UKDW library. Researchers use the ITIL V3 framework in measuring maturity levels. This research focuses on the service operation domain and its five sub-domains (problem management, event management, incident management, access management, and request fulfillment). The final results of the study show that IT services in the UKDW library are at the managed level, which means that information technology services in the UKDW library have been planned and carried out routinely. There are standards for documentation, and process performance measurement has been implemented.
Reporte de investigación: Evaluación del desempeño de los instrumentos de gestión ambiental en la cuenca alta del río Santiago, Jalisco, México
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Guzmán Arroyo Manuel , Zavala Garcia Gabriel ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: June 2023

Partimos de la hipótesis de que la política ambiental en general y los instrumentos de que dispone (la Norma Oficial Mexicana, el análisis costo/beneficio, la manifestación de impacto ambiental, las declaraciones de áreas naturales protegidas, etc.) han sido diseñados para el aprovechamiento de los recursos naturales y no para conservar o desarrollar las reservas ecológicas ni los ciclos que garantizan su existencia. Lo anterior se deriva del fundamento teórico que sustenta tanto a la ciencia económica dominante, como a su componente ambiental: la creencia de que los equilibrios naturales son una consecuencia del funcionamiento de las libres fuerzas del mercado. De esta manera, la filosofía oficial de la sustentabilidad se basa en el imperativo del crecimiento. Bajo este precepto, la necesidad que tiene el sistema capitalista de incrementar el producto interno bruto, existe una contradicción irresolub le entre el desarrollo y la salud del medio ambiente. La producción implica destrucción.
Analysis of the Role of the Union Generale Tunisienne du Travail (UTT) in the Democratization Transition in Tunisia
Authors: Rahma Alya Fitriany , Mas'udi Syasya Yuania Fadila
Published: June 2023

This research aims to analyze the position of the Union Generale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) which is a combination of trade unions and labor unions in Tunisia in influencing the country's political stability during the time of the Arab revolution or what is known as the Arab Spring. This research analysis uses the concept of civil society to see the role of trade unions in Tunisia in building their political power. This research uses a qualitative method with library research (library research) which is classified and grouped based on several collections of written materials from various sources of books, scientific articles, and the internet. The results of the study show that the UGTT has two roles in achieving the goals of Tunisia's democratization, firstly as a power intermediary, where the UGTT functions in uniting the population and the government by chairing dialogue and guiding decision making during an unstable period. Second, the UGTT also plays a role as a key mediator in the democratization transition process by participating in the policy-making process, namely working with members of parliament in drafting a new constitution.
Aesthetic Experience in Theatre in Non-Formal Education: a Review of Creativity Theory
Authors: Dalila Syina , Yanuartuti Setyo , Sabri Indar
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Failure to foster creativity in learners from an early age will complicate their development at the next age level. This failure can occur due to misconceptions that art teaching should be oriented towards the process and aesthetic experience of learners, but also leads to the demand to become proficient in certain areas of art. An interesting phenomenon is found in the case of non-formal education which is more flexible in managing learning. This study focuses on the review of creativity theory on aesthetic experience in theater distribution in non-formal education. This study aims to find patterns of creation in students in theater learning and the role of educators in providing aesthetic experiences of students through theater learning. Aesthetic experiences in learners are essential to provide in order to achieve meaningful learning. This study uses a qualitative approach to obtain a comprehensive picture of the subject matter, with techniques of collecting data on interviews, observations, and documentation about theater learning in the Banyuwangi Courtyard Theater community. By applying the approach of Miles and Huberman, data analysis techniques are carried out to bring up facts that can provide a more specific view of the phenomenon discussed. Activities in qualitative data analysis are carried out interactively and take place continuously until complete. As a result, the pattern of creation in students in theater learning is a spontaneous response they get in a fun learning. While the role of educators in providing aesthetic experiences to students through theater learning is by fostering student creativity through a psychic approach and recognizing their potential and weaknesses. After educators understand the character of students, then educators can develop appropriate learning strategies, methods, and theories to create a meaningful learning process for maximum outcomes. Keywords: Aesthetic Experience, Theatre, Learning, Creativity, Non-formal Education
Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Ibu dalam Perawatan Anak Stunting Melalui Pemberdayaan Kader “Sarangge Maloa”
Authors: Aniharyati Aniharyati , Muhtar Muhtar , Haris Abdul
Published: June 2023

ABSTRAK Balita pendek (Stunting) adalah masalah kurang gizi  kronis  yang disebabkan oleh asupan gizi yang kurang dalam waktu cukup lama akibat pemberian makanan yang tidak sesuai dengan kebutuhan gizi. permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh objek sasaran adalah belum adanya kader khusus untuk penatalaksaan stunting, masih rendahnya pengetahuan ibu tentang stunting serta kurangnya keterampilan ibu dalam cara  perawatan bagi anak stunting. Kegiatan ini bertujuan tujuan meningkatan peran serta masyarakat dalam pencegahan dan penatalaksanaan stunting. Pengebdian masyarajat ini terdiri dari tiga kefiata utama yaitu pembentukan kader, pelatihan kader dan pemberdayaan masyarakat menggunakana beberapa metode seperti ceramah, sosialisasi, penyuluhan, konseling, simulasi dan demonstrasi serta supervisi. Evaluasi kegiatan menunjukan adanya kader yang telatih dan berperan aktif upaya pencegahan dan perawatan stunting, adanya peningkatan pengetahuan tentang stunting, peningkatan keterampilan perawatan anak dengan stuting pada kader, keluarga dan masyarakat. Adapun kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adanya peningkatan pengetahuan tentang perawatan dan pencegahan stunting pada masyarakat sasaran dan peningkatan keterampilan perawatan diri yang dibutuhkan oleh anak stunting antara lain seperti, pola Asuh, pemberian makanan dan  MP- ASI yang tepat. Kata Kunci: Stunting, Kader Kesehatan, Sarangge Maloa  ABSTRACT Stunting is a chronic malnutrition problem caused by insufficient nutritional intake for a long time due to feeding that does not meet nutritional needs. the problems faced by the target object are the absence of special cadres for stunting management, the lack of knowledge of mothers about stunting and the lack of skills of mothers in how to care for stunted children. This activity aims to increase community participation in the prevention and management of stunting. Community service consists of three main activities, namely cadre formation, cadre training and community empowerment using several methods such as lectures, socialization, counseling, counseling, simulations and demonstrations as well as supervision. Evaluation of activities shows that there are cadres who are trained and play an active role in efforts to prevent and treat stunting, there is an increase in knowledge about stunting, an increase in skills in caring for stunted children in cadres, families and the community. The conclusion from this activity is that there is an increase in knowledge about the treatment and prevention of stunting in the target community and an increase in the self-care skills needed by stunted children, such as parenting, proper feeding and MP-ASI. Keywords: Stunting, Health Cadre, Sarangge Maloa
Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga dan Pengetahuan dengan Perilaku Perawatan Gigi pada Siswa di MI Taufiqurrahman II Depok
Authors: Astuti Arifin Ratna Dila , Saputri Milla Evelianti , Nurani Intan Asri
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT  Oral health refers to the absence of contamination in one’s mouth, such as plaque and tartar. The resut of the 2018 Basic Health Research Broken/ perforated teeth are said to be the cause of 45,3% of all dental problems in Indonesia. Based on UKGS data on elementary/ MI children still need dental care with a tooth extraction ratio of 2,80% in Depok city. To identify the relationship between family support, knowledge, and dental care behavior among elementary student. A cross-sectional study with a descriptive correlative design was used in this study. Total sampling was used to select 92 respondent who became the research sample. The research instrument used and adapted a questionnaire from previous research that had been validated and processed using the chi-square test. This study states that there is a relationship between family support, and knowledge with dental care behavior in students at MI Taufiqurrahman II Depok, with a p value of 0.001 (p <0.05). Family support does not support and moderate knowledge has a relationship with dental care behavior. It is expected that schools can active UKGS through counselling activities by involving parents Keywords: Oral Health, Family Support, Knowledge, Dental Care Behavior  ABSTRAK Kesehatan gigi dan mulut mengacu pada tidak adanya kontaminasi pada mulut seseorang, seperti plak dan karang gigi. Hasil Riset Kesehatan Dasar 2018 Gigi patah/berlubang dikatakan sebagai penyebab 45,3% dari seluruh masalah gigi di Indonesia. Berdasarkan data UKGS pada anak SD/MI di Kukusan, Beji Kota Depok sebanyak 137 anak masih perlu melakukan perawatan gigi dengan rasio pencabutan gigi sebanyak 2,80% di kota Depok. Maksud dari riset ini dilakukan untuk melihat adanya hubungan antara dukungan keluarga, pengetahuan dengan perilaku perawatan gigi pada siswa sekolah dasar. Metode penelitian cross-sectional dengan desain deskriptif korelatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Total sampling digunakan untuk memilih 92 responden yang menjadi sampel penelitian. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan dan mengadaptasi kuesioner dari penelitian terdahulu yang telah di validasi dan di olah menggunakan uji chi-square. Penelitian ini menyatakan terdapat ikatan antara dukungan keluarga serta pengetahuan dengan perilaku perawatan gigi pada siswa di MI. Taufiqurrahman II Depok, tertuju dengan angka p value 0, 001( p<0, 05). Dalam keseluruhan penelitian ini, dukungan keluarga tidak mendukung dan pengetahuan sedang memiliki hubungan dengan perilaku perawatan gigi. Kata Kunci: Kesehatan Gigi, Dukungan Keluarga, Pengetahuan, Perilaku Perawatan Gigi
VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA
Authors: Santos Ricardo Luis dos , Souza Morgana de Oliveira , Marcolin Luisa de Almeida
Published: June 2023

A violência contra a mulher é um fenômeno social que acarreta incontáveis prejuízos a mulheres em todo o mundo. Além disso, historicamente, este crime é o mais comum na vida das mulheres. No entanto, pesquisas pertinentes ao tema são escassas, principalmente quando tratam-se de aspectos psicológicos de vítimas e agressores. Em virtude disso, o presente estudo teve como objetivo realizar um levantamento de perfis psicopatológicos de agressores conjugais. Para tanto, por meio de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter exploratório, com base em artigos e notícias pertinentes ao assunto, o estudo levantou teorias e tipologias perante à violência contra mulher. Constatou-se que aspectos como vulnerabilidade da família e do indivíduo, estresse situacional, contexto sociocultural, déficit nas habilidades interpessoais, consumo de substâncias, abusos na infância, transtornos mentais como borderline, comportamentos impulsivos e insociabilidade são cruciais para ocorrência de casos violentos.