bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Doctrinal Training Program Adapted to the Current Chinese Setting
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Wong Robert
Published: June 2023

China is a country with the largest population and second largest territory in the world. During the past millenniums she has not had a considerable Christian background, but was strongly influenced by Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. In addition, from 1949 to 1990, atheism and evolutionism have been rampant under the Communist regime. By God’s grace and power, and through His faithful children’s witness, the Chinese church (including the SDA church), though experiencing severe trials, has not only survived but thrived. Church membership has increased dramatically. The future of 200,000 SDAs and the progress of the Three Angels’ Messages in modem China obviously depends on one decisive factor—Does the Chinese SDA church have sufficient workers that are equipped to live out and teach the biblical truth? We do not have even one SDA school or seminary. The government as well as the officially sanctioned church is not accepting any denominational efforts or missionary work in this so-called post-denominational period of mainland China. The most urgent need facing this church is how to train its local church leaders and tens of thousands of lay workers to serve its members and finish the gospel work in China. In light of these conditions, this paper presents the way I have discussed to use the mass media-shortwave radio broadcasts and printed materials—along with organized study groups in China to train leaders and lay workers with sound biblical doctrines contextualized in the Chinese cultural, political, and spiritual setting. This doctrinal training with its theme, The Way That Leads to True Happiness, Wealth, and Longevity, is justified by the Holy Scriptures as well as encouraged by Ellen G. White’s writings. It fits in with the present Chinese setting. My observations and personal experience also confirm it. It is hoped this program will prove to be one of the best ways to train our Chinese lay workers now and wisely prepare for the great evangelistic thrust in the near future of China.
Study of Factors Which Influence the Involvement of Baby Boomers in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Metro-atlanta
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Wright Edward
Published: June 2023

Task. The task of this project was to determine the level of church involvement of Adventist baby boomers in metropolitan Atlanta, to identify factors that contribute to that level of involvement, and to suggest a strategy for intentional ministry to this population. Method. Questionnaires were sent to 344 households in the metro-Atlanta area identified by pastors as containing young professionals. After three mailings, 260 individual responses were received (a response rate of 54.2 percent). The tabulation process identified an effective survey base of 161 individuals which met the combined requirements of age and income (earning more than $30,000 per year). Study bias can be traced to the method of developing the population sample. By relying on pastors to formulate this mailing list, the likelihood of sampling inactive members is decreased while the potential for hearing from active and involved members is increased. Findings. Most respondents described themselves as "active,” claimed to attend Sabbath worship weekly, said they helped with church planning or programming, and held offices or served on committees. Respondents generally found their church involvement satisfying, rated their local church and its leadership favorably, and were strongly supportive of their pastor. While tithing and giving to the local church tended to increase with involvement, tithing decreased among those in the highest income category. Involvement increased with income. Concerns include weak participation in spiritual disciplines, a fragile friendship base, and marginal support of Adventist lifestyle issues. Personal soul-winning was nearly non-existent. Implications and Conclusions. Baby boomers seem heavily involved in maintaining a church organization without involvement in its mission. Concerns about retention of this generation and the transmission of values to the next generation appear justified. Restructuring the worship service or developing innovative marketing and fund-raising techniques may be tempting but superficial remedies. A practical emphasis on a personal relationship with Christ, a fresh understanding of Adventist doctrines (particularly distinguishing principles from practice), and renewed ownership of vision and mission are suggested.
Imminency And Restorationism In Early Christianity
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Crosby Timothy
Published: June 2023

Problem The problem of the delay of the Parousia is one of the central problems of the Christian faith. In the Seventh-day Adventist Church it usually takes the form of a short delay (100+ years), whereas among New Testament scholars it takes the form of a long delay (1900+ years). This study seeks to shed light on the problem as perceived by New Testament scholars. Method In order to delve deeply into the meaning of a handful of cruxes in the New Testament having to do with the imminence of the Parousia, the study attempted to examine all of the eschatology-related material in the Old and New Testaments and in Jewish and Christian literature between 200 B.C. and A.D. 200. This required an examination of over 2,000 passages. This study focused primarily on the original sources, and only secondarily on secondary literature. Conclusion In the course of this research some forgotten trajectories were uncovered in early Christianity that enable us to make better sense of difficult passages such as Matt 24, 2 Thess 2, and even Rom 11. There is evidence of widespread belief around the turn of the era that the messianic kingdom was about to come. This belief was based on the timetables of Dan 7 and 9. Jesus tapped into this expectation with His proclamation that "the time has come; the kingdom of God is near" (Mark 1:15), a probable allusion to Dan 7:22, "the time had come for the saints to receive the kingdom." It appears that the earliest Christians were expecting a heavenly kingdom on earth as promised in the OT, and that this restorationist theology never died out of the church until the third century. The failure of the kingdom to appear in its fullness at the end of the seventy weeks can be explained by reference to numerous Old Testament parallels involving conditional prophecies that remained unfulfilled in the light of disobedience on the part of God’s people.
A Strategy For Church Planting Among The Ewe-Speaking People Of The Volta Region, Ghana
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Osei Emmanuel
Published: June 2023

Problem Since the Seventh-day Adventist Church came to Ghana over one hundred years ago, there has not been any concrete and coordinated plan to establish SDA churches among the Ewe-speaking people of the Volta Region, Ghana. Unconsciously or otherwise, the Volta Region has been left unentered by the church, particularly the area from Ho southward to the sea. This study was undertaken to develop a strategy for reaching the Ewe-speaking people group (of the Volta Region Ghana) through church-planting ministry by which converts won would be gathered to form congregations of the Seventh- day Adventist Church. Method In an attempt to develop a strategy to plant Seventh- day Adventist churches among the Ewe-speaking ethnic group of the Volta Region, Ghana, I used three approaches as a method to guide me in obtaining relevant information and data for the design of the strategy. First of all, I began to study the available literature on the Ewe people group—their culture, worldview, traditional religion and ritual practices, their social structure, and traditional polity. This study gave me an insight into some essential factors to be considered so far as planting SDA churches in that target area is concerned. Second, I interviewed some senior pastors of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to find out the reason why the church has not yet established its presence among the Ewe- speaking people of the Volta Region. The interview was also a tool used to find out the problems that hindered or militated against the initial attempts of the church to enter the target group. Finally, I conducted a survey at Ho to obtain a clearer picture of the immediate context of the Ewes of the Volta Region for the development of a strategy to plant SDA churches among the Ewe-speaking people. Results In my studies pertaining to the Ewe-speaking people of the Volta Region, I learned of some problem areas and some essential factors which altogether helped me much to come up with three approaches which I pulled together to form a strategy to plant SDA churches among the Ewes of the Volta Region, Ghana. Conclusion The strategy developed in this project will help the SDA church plant churches among the Ewes in more meaningful and relevant ways. Out of this developed strategy came, as a conclusion, recommendations that will help the South Ghana Conference in its endeavor to enter the Volta Region in an effective church-planting ministry.
Falling From The Faith : Causes Of Membership Dropout In The Grenada Mission Of Seventh-day Adventists
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Lewis Clinton
Published: June 2023

This study endeavored to find the causes of membership dropout in the Grenada Mission of Seventh-day Adventists and the ways that it may be reduced. The dissertation investigates the biblical and theological basis for seeking to reduce dropouts by undertaking a study of the Great Commission and God’s concern for dropouts. A select review of relevant literature on dropouts was done in an effort to get an overview of the problem in various denominations and regions, as well as to receive insights in reducing dropouts. One hundred and sixty-nine questionnaires were completed by dropouts, and twenty-one by church leaders in the Grenada Mission of Seventh-day Adventists. The Research and Statistical Department of Andrews University evaluated the questionnaire responses. The responses to the questionnaire revealed that the churches in the Grenada Mission of Seventh-day Adventists are experiencing their greatest loss among members under the age of thirty-five (75.7 percent) who are single (67.5 percent). Both church leaders and the dropouts agreed that most dropouts take place within ten years after baptism. The dropouts gave about thirty-five factors that caused them to leave, but when the factors were categorized the major contributor to dropouts was relational problems with members (41.9 percent). The other categories were sexual sins, external influences and pressures, worship and nurture, problems with church standards and practices, assimilation and acculturation, and socioeconomic status. The strategy developed in this dissertation was not tested before the completion of this dissertation but I anticipate a great reduction in dropouts as it is implemented in the Grenada Mission of Seventh-day Adventists.
The Development And Implementation Of A Marriage Support Group And Its Evaluation Using The DAS In The Thousand Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Randall Robert
Published: June 2023

Problem Divorces and separations have proliferated in Adventist churches. This project studied the ministry of churches to marriages. Were members' marriages in need? was the church presently being helpful to the marriages of its members? Would the model of a marriage support group put forward by the researcher be helpful to marriages? Method The Dyadic Adjustment Scale was used to survey 600 randomly selected married people from the Anglo churches of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The thirty-two-question scale measured four characteristics of marriage: satisfaction, cohesion, consensus, and affection. An additional section evaluated the church's ministry to their marriages. The pastors were also surveyed regarding specific methods they had employed to minister to members' marriages and were asked to rate the perceived effectiveness of their efforts. A marriage support group was developed and implemented in my church for three months. At the end of that time, the group members were administered the Dyadic Adjustment Scale which asked them to give two sets of scores: (1) one set of scores for the quality of their marriage then (January 1995); and (2) the other set of scores for their estimate of the quality of their marriage before they started the marriage support group (September 1994). They were also asked to evaluate the effectiveness of the marriage support group. The same scale was administered a year later (January 1996) to determine long-term results. Results No difference appeared between the Adventist Anglo population surveyed and the norms for the general population in terms of the four qualities of relationship that were measured. The laity differed from the perceptions of the pastors in that the laity did not rate as very helpful anything the church was doing to minister to their marriages. The marriage support group participants saw their scores for the Dyadic Adjustment Scale increase during the seven-session term. Their scores decreased, however, when they were tested a year later. Conclusions There is a need to minister to marriages in Anglo churches in the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Members rated the quality of their marriages as only "average." They do not feel they are being helped. The marriage support group model did work for a time to improve the quality of marriages.
Strategy To Develop Small-Scale Income-Generating Programs among Seventh-day Adventist Lay Members in Ghana
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ameyaw David
Published: June 2023

The call for self-reliance and self-support in the operation and mission of the SDA Church worldwide presents a great challenge to the churches in developing countries. Many of the members in developing countries such as Ghana are unemployed and fall within the low-income bracket. In order for such membership to contribute to support the church, there must be a program to improve members' standard of living and their contributions and commitment to the church. Making the church in Ghana self-reliant and self- supporting is not a matter of how to motivate members to sacrifice and give, but how to empower them to earn in order to sacrifice and give. To address this problem, this research project proposes the establishment of church-facilitated and church- supervised small-scale income-generating programs by the lay members of the SDA Church in Ghana. Small-scale incomegenerating programs (SSIGPs) are tools of development. They are proven methods of empowering people in developing countries to improve their livelihood and the standard of living of their communities. This research project report deals with the concepts of SSIGPs from a development perspective. It uses development principles as a foundation in developing a strategy to improve the living standards of the members of the SDA Church in Ghana. It brings out the fact that development principles are Bible-based and are reflected in various themes of the Bible. Models used in both the Old and New Testaments to assist the poor and needy are in line with the principles of development. Case studies of SSIGPs of both SDA and non-SDA Church members and groups in Ghana are given to show the impact of such programs on the lives of individuals, their communities, and their churches. Based on all of the above, a strategy is developed to enhance the abilities of the members of the SDA Church in Ghana and to empower them to establish their own SSIGPs. The aim is that the church members would be able to increase their income, improve their standard of living, and contribute to making their communities and the church self- reliant and self-supporting.
Spor Turizmi ve Spor Etkinlikleri Üzerine Bir Derleme
Authors: ÇETİN Arif
Published: June 2023

Küresel turizm endüstrisinin en hızlı büyüyen segmentlerinden biri olan spor turizmi 1,7 trilyon dolarlık mevcut tahmini değeriyle genişlemeye devam etmektedir. Spor etkinliklerine katılan turistlerin katılım sayısında ve harcamalarda artış ev sahibi destinasyona ekonomik faydalar sağlar. Olimpiyatlar ve Dünya Kupaları gibi büyük ve orta ölçekli spor etkinlikleri, turistik destinasyonların sürdürülebilir ekonomik kalkınmasına katkıda bulunmaktadır. Geleneksel derleme yöntemi ile oluşturulan bu çalışmada; Google Scholar, Web of Science ve Scopus veri tabanlarındaki spor turizmi ve spor etkinlikleri anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak spor etkinliklerinin spor turizmine etkisi literatürde yapılan çalışmalara bağlı olarak incelenip değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmada öncelikle spor turizmi ve spor etkinlikleri sektörleri kapsamlı bir şekilde incelenmiş, ardından bu alanlarla ilgili kavramlar analiz edilmiştir. Ayrıca, araştırmada spor turizmi ve spor etkinlikleri alanıyla ilgili güncel akademik çalışmalar ve konular da ele alınmıştır. Sonuç olarak, kalite yönetimi, seyahat motivasyonları, ortaklıklar, kültürel değişim ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma, spor etkinlikleriyle ilişkili turizmin olumlu sonuçlar için dikkate alınması gereken önemli yönleridir. Dikkatli bir planlama ve uygulama ile spor turizmi, turizm endüstrisinin yanı sıra etkilediği toplumlar ve çevreler üzerinde de olumlu bir etkiye sahip olabilir.
ПСИХОЛОГІЧНИЙ СУПРОВІД РОЗВИТКУ КОМУНІКАТИВНОЇ ТОЛЕРАНТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ ПСИХОЛОГІВ
Authors: Доброскок С. С.
Published: June 2023

Стаття присвячена психодидактичним аспектам забезпечення розвитку комунікативної толерантності студентів, які навчаються в ЗВО за спеціальністю 053 Психологія. Роль комунікативної толерантності як діалогізму – в забезпеченні комунікабельності мовленнєвої взаємодії. В змісті рукопису розкривається авторське розуміння комунікативної толерантності як багатоаспектного, багатокомпонентного, полівимірного і полімірного феномена, теоретико- методологічні підходи до психологічного супроводу розвитку комунікативної толерантності майбутніх психологів у термінах: «компетенція», «компетентність», «субкомпетентності», «діяльність»; презентується розроблена автором статті програма перспективного розвитку комунікативної толерантності студентів-психологів в умовах освіти в ЗДО, а також створена психотехнологія цілеспрямованого формування у здобувачів комунікативної толерантності в процесі лекційного курсу і тренінгу «Комунікативна толерантність психолога». Програма перспективного розвитку комунікативної толерантності містить сукупність субкомпетентностей – здатностей (комунікативних, мовленнєвих, мовних і емоційних), які в своїй органічній єдності забезпечують реальний прояв комунікативної толерантності і запобігають випадкам комунікативної інтолерантності. Створена психотехнологія представлена в комплексі її структурних компонентів: мета, завдання, зміст, методи, організаційні форми і засоби сприяння розвитку комунікативної толерантності майбутніх психологів. В статті також наведені приклади використаних в межах впровадженої психотехнології вправ, що використовувалися в процесі проведення тренінгових занять зі студентами. В статті доведено, що в професійній підготовці майбутніх психологів вагоме місце має належати сприянню еволюції компетенцій і компетентностей в галузі їхньої толерантної комунікації. Комунікативна толерантність проявляється в мовленнєвій діяльності і поведінці студентів, виражається через набуті ним риси характеру, моральні якості, професійні властивості, здібності тощо.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПРОЯВУ СТРЕСУ СЕРЕД ДІТЕЙ В УМОВАХ ВІЙНИ
Authors: Борщ К. К.
Published: June 2023

У статі висвітлено поняття стресових станів, їх характеристики види проявів. Визначено психологічні особливості прояви стресових станів серед дітей, динаміку їх проявів. Це зумовило проведення дослідження щодо проявів стресу серед дітей, а також визначення та проаналізовано основні види стресових ситуацій дітей. Розглянуто основні прояви стресових станів. Охарактеризовано основні типи допомоги дітям в стресових ситуаціях. Стресові стани пов’язані з війною в Україні, оскільки з 2014 року триває конфлікт на сході країни, де військові зіткнення між українською армією та бойовиками проросійських сепаратистських угруповань стали частими явищами. Ця війна призвела до великої кількості людських жертв та примусового переміщення більш як 1,5 мільйона людей. Такі події можуть викликати різні стресові реакції, такі як тривога, страх, депресія, відчуття безпорадності та посттравматичний стресовий розлад. В Україні з початку конфлікту на сході країни у 2014 році діти стали однією з найбільш уразливих груп населення. Незважаючи на те, що насильство і конфлікт мають негативний вплив на всіх людей, діти можуть страждати особливо важко. Тому вивчення стресу у дітей є дуже актуальним, оскільки в сучасному світі діти зазнають значної кількості стресових ситуацій, які можуть негативно вплинути на їх фізичне та психологічне здоров’я. Наприклад, стрес може спричинити проблеми зі сном, зниження настрою, погіршення навчання та розвитку, погіршення здоров’я та зниження імунної системи. Вивчення стресу у дітей допомагає батькам, вчителям та іншим фахівцям зрозуміти, які фактори можуть спричиняти стрес у дітей та які методи можуть допомогти уникнути або зменшити наслідки стресу. Дослідження можуть також допомогти розробляти ефективні програми для зменшення стресу та підвищення рівня психологічного благополуччя у дітей. Організації та психологи займаються допомогою тим, хто постраждав внаслідок війни, надаючи психологічну підтримку, терапію та консультування для тих, хто потребує допомоги в подоланні стресу та травм. У цій статті ми розглянемо психологічний стан дітей в Україні під час війни.
Effect of iron on rat serum melatonin levels under different light/dark cycle patterns
Authors: Cogo Pagella Joaquín Xavier , Hernando Marcelo P , Cervino Claudio Osvaldo
Published: June 2023

Exposure to constant light or darkness for long periods has diverse effects on circadian physiology. Iron (Fe) overloading promotes oxidative stress and causes alterations in cellular structure and function in animals and humans. The aim of this study is to evaluate the interactions among serum melatonin (ML), photoperiod manipulation, and Fe overloading in rats. The results showed that constant darkness exposure for 15 days significantly increased serum ML levels (up to 22%) while the constant light exposure failed to reduce the serum ML level compared to the normal light/dark cycle treated rats. The lost serum ML level usually from the pineal gland under the long term of constant light exposure may be compensated by ML generated by other organs which adapted to the situation. Also, Fe overloading decreased ML production due to this molecule being consumed to scavenge the free radicals induced by the Fe overloading. In addition, we observed interactions among constant light or darkness exposure, Fe overloading and serum ML level. Overall, our results support the hypothesis of ML as scavenging molecule; it may be an effective therapeutic tool in iron-induced oxidative stress.
COVID-19: Repercussões emocionais, físicas e sociais para equipe de enfermagem atuante em unidade de terapia intensiva
Authors: Santos Hugo José Duca Souza , Gomes Maria Fernanda Pereira , Santos Mariana Souza , Bravo Daiane Suele , Valverde Vanessa Ramos Lopes , Fracolli Lislaine Aparecida
Published: June 2023

A pandemia da Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) suscitou grande movimento dos serviços de saúde, neste contexto, a enfermagem foi protagonista no cuidado, estando na linha de frente. Objetivou-se conhecer as percepções dos profissionais de enfermagem sobre prática diária, sentimentos e fatores estressores associados à assistência na linha de frente ao combate do coronavírus. Pesquisa descritiva e qualitativa, realizada com profissionais de enfermagem, atuantes em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva para pacientes com COVID-19. As entrevistas foram por vídeo, com roteiro semiestruturado, e as respostas submetidas à análise de conteúdo. Os fatores que geraram estresse aos profissionais foram escassez de treinamento, longas jornadas de trabalho, morte de pacientes em longa escala e ausência de suporte emocional e psicológico por parte da instituição. É necessário ampliar a oferta de capacitação e estruturar o serviço para proporcionar intervenções voltadas para saúde mental dos profissionais de enfermagem.
Estado Socioeconómico de la Región 12 Centro del estado de Jalisco1 Zona metropolitana de Guadalajara y su periferia (14 municipios en total) (continuación)
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Venegas Herrera Carmen , Castañeda Huizar Porfirio ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: June 2023

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Reporte de investigación empírica: Los efectos de la política gubernamental sobre pequeñas empresas y sus consecuencias macroeconómicas
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Layne Graville Scott , Calder Chapman Travis ,   Universidad de Calgary
Published: June 2023

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La conducta de los discentes hacia el cuidado y conservación del medio ambiente. El caso de los estudiantes de Licenciatura del Centro Universitarios de Ciencias Económico Administrativas de la Universidad de Guadalajara
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Guerrero Herrera Juan Fernando , Corona Dueñas José Asunción ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: June 2023

En este trabajo se presentan los resultados de un estudio exploratorio de carácter cuantitativo que tiene dos finalidades principales: a) identificar las características de la educación ecológica, principalmente del nivel de educación superior, y b) conocer el impacto de la educación ecológica en la conducta de los estudiantes del cucea hacia el cuidado y conservación del medio ambiente.
El ecologismo de los pobres
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Peniche Camps Salvador
Published: June 2023

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El derecho humano al agua en México: nociones y perspectivas
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ávila García Patricia
Published: June 2023

El presente ensayo tiene como objetivos: a) brindar un panorama general sobre las nociones del agua como un derecho humano, desde la visión integral hasta la simplificada, b) conocer las iniciativas internacionales para lograr su reconocimiento jurídico e institucional; y c) evaluar el caso del Estado mexicano en materia de respeto y/o violación del derecho humano al agua.
Aerodynamic Analyses of Variable Geometry Asymmetric Supersonic Nozzles
Authors: Sibanda Bakisanani
Published: June 2023

The objective of the research is to develop a two dimensional supersonic nozzle with adaptable geometry that will allow a range of exit supersonic speeds ranging from Mach 1.29 to 4. The uniformity of the exiting air stream was the primary performance indicator. The asymmetric geometry is intended to be used in supersonic wind tunnels were uniform exit flow and a range of usable Mach numbers increases the utility of the tunnel. Numerical tools using the method of characteristics were developed using MATLAB to create an initial inviscid nozzle profile. Geometric constraints lead to the development of a two nozzle approach. It was found that an inviscid asymmetric nozzle geometry derived through the method of characteristics could be successfully adapted to create asymmetric nozzle profiles to include viscous effects. Numerical methods employing RANS solvers were required to adapt the asymmetric nozzle geometry. The uniformity of the exiting air stream was highly dependent on the downstream nozzle geometry. With effective geometry adaptation, the average variation of exiting nozzle velocity for a viscous flow was reduced to 1% and no less.  
Improving Performance Of Star Trackers: Brightness Prediction And Star Centroid Accuracy
Authors: Khonsari Shaghayegh Khodabakhshian
Published: June 2023

This research presents two strategies to improve the performance of star trackers for nanosatellite applications. The first strategy is the development of a brightness prediction model with the aim of improving the star catalogue selection during the early stages of star tracker development. This brightness prediction model reduces the need for high number of calibration images, and relies on calculation of fractional responses in the Johnson-Cousins U,B,V,R,I passbands. This method shows an improvement in the photometric predictions by a brightness magnitude order of 0.4 compared to the standard visible magnitudes from reference catalogues. The second presented strategy focuses on the star centroid detection. A centroid refinement method is implemented with aim of improving the centroid accuracy while reducing the effect of random noise. The effectiveness of this method was investigated by using a set of simulated and real images, and centroid errors were found to be lower than 0.5 pixels.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN KINERJA PEGAWAI TERHADAP KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT PADA PELAYANAN KTP ELEKTRONIK DI DINAS KEPENDUDUKAN DAN PENCATATAN SIPIL KABUPATEN KARANGANYAR
Authors: Santoso Eko Agus , Haryanto Aris Tri , Suryo Sarjono Herning
Published: June 2023

Perkembangan kualitas pelayanan dan tuntutan masyarakat akan pelayanan yang berkualitas, saat ini masih banyak dikeluhkan masyarakat dalam pelayanan e-KTP pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Karanganyar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelayanan dan kinerja pegawai secara parsial dan simultan terhadap kepuasan masyarakat dalam pelayanan KTP Elektronik pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Kabupaten Karanganyar. Jenis penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian adalah 100 responden masyarakat yang menggunakan layanan e-KTP. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket, dokumentasi, dan studi kepustakaan. Teknik pengujian hipotesis menggunakan Analisis Regresi Berganda, uji t, uji F, dan koefisien determinasi (R2). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan analisis data, penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan dan kinerja secara parsial dan simultan berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan masyarakat terhadap pelayanan KTP Elektronik pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Kabupaten Karanganyar.
STRATEGI YAYASAN REYOG PONOROGO INDONESIA UNTUK KELANGSUNGAN KESENIAN REYOG PONOROGO PROVINSI JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Riyadi Sigit Wahyu , Pramono Joko , Haryanto Aris Tri
Published: June 2023

Reyog Ponorogo is a legacy of works of art from the ancestors of the Indonesiannation that has survived centuries until now is still able to survive because ReyogPonorogo has a very important function and role in people's lives in Ponorogo.The purpose of this research is to describe the strategies and obstacles of theReyog Ponorogo Foundation in the continuity of the Reyog Ponorogo arts.The results of the research show that the S-O Strategy, namely the Art of ReyogPonorogo, is the final form of a long development process that containsphilosophical, religious and educational values that need to be preserved. The ST(Strenghts-Threats) Strategies for Reyog Development that have been collectedare: 1) Building a system of "inheritance" and regeneration of Konco ReyogPonorogo, 2) Organizing Routine Exercises and Performances, 3) MaintainingStandards, 4) Emphasizing Stories in Playing Reyog, 5) Building community andgovernment support, 6) Integrating Reyog in Ponorogo Culture and TourismPromotion. WT (Weaknesses-Threats) Strategy An original regional art that issecond to none in other regions and is now known by the wider community to theinternational scene. The WT (Weaknesses-Threats) strategy, Reyog which is themain attraction of Ponorogo Regency is preserved by holding reyog performancesevery full moon, reyog festival every year which is summarized in the grebeg suroevent and Ponorogo anniversary.Keyword : Reyog Ponorogo Foundation, Art of Reyog Ponorogo.
CHANGES IN PLASMA CELLS OF WHITE RATS UNDER EXPERIMENTAL INFECTION WITH TRICHINELLOSIS
Authors:   Center of Parasitology, A.N. Severtsov's Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences, Movsesyan S.O. ,   Institute of Zoology of Scientific Center for Zoology and Hydroecology, NAS of Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, Petrosyan R.A. ,   Institute of Zoology of Scientific Center for Zoology and Hydroecology, NAS of Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, Nikoghosyan M.A. ,   Institute of Zoology of Scientific Center for Zoology and Hydroecology, NAS of Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, Vardanyan M.V. ,   Institute of Zoology of Scientific Center for Zoology and Hydroecology, NAS of Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, Panayotova-Pencheva M.S. ,   Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Demiaszkiewicz A.W. ,   W. Stefański Institute of Parasitology, PAS, Warsaw, Terenina N.B. ,   Center of Parasitology, A.N. Severtsov's Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences, Voronin M.V. ,   Center of Parasitology, A.N. Severtsov's Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences, Malyutina T.A. ,   Center of Parasitology, A.N. Severtsov's Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: June 2023

For experimentally infected rats with Trichinella spiralis (Owen, 1835) Railliet, 1895, spleen and bone marrow are shown to play an important role in the host immune responses. We have studied a role of plasma cells in formation of protective responses for experimental Trichinella infection of white rats. It's been established that a degree of immunological transformation directly depended on a stage of Trichinella spiralis in the host. A stimulating effect of Trichinella has been shown at early intestinal and early muscular stages of the parasite's development. In these periods, high levels of blast cells with mitoses and high number of plasma cells were noticed. A suppressive effect of Trichinella at migration stage was accompanied by decrease of proliferation level and numbers of plasma cells, leading to suppression of the host immune response. Also, a sinusoid-like flow of plasmacytic reaction and mitotic activity of spleen cells had been noted. During studies of morphological composition of peripheral blood increase in eosinophils' numbers was noted. This fact may be explained by the migration of Trichinella larvae, which may cause defensive reactions in the host (eosinophils are excreted into blood). Key words: Trichinella spiralis, white rats, bone marrow, tear, defense reactions of the organism.
INCIDENCE OF ENTEROBIASIS IN THE TOTAL POPULATION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION FOR THE PERIOD FROM 2009 TO 2022
Authors:   entre for Strategic Planning and Management of Biomedical Health Risks of the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russian Federation., Lukashina M.V.
Published: June 2023

The article presents an analysis of statistical data on the incidence of the most common parasitic disease in the Russian Federation - enterobiasis. The source of statistical information was data from the Unified Interdepartmental Information and Statistical System (EMISS), taken from 2009 to 2022. Information and Statistical System (EMISS), taken from 2009 to 2022. According to the results of the study, a trend towards a decrease in the incidence of enterobiasis is clearly visible. A sharp decline in incidence by 40 % was recorded in 2020, which may be due to quarantine measures of the new coronavirus infection Covid-19. The highest incidence was recorded in 2009 and amounted to 187.84 people per 100 000 population. A number of other more extensive studies of the impact of Covid-19 on the growth or decline of other infectious and parasitic diseases are needed. Key words: enterobiosis, epidemiology, Enterobius vermicularis, Covid-19.
Exploring How Skimming and Scanning Fosters EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension at an English Club Senior High School in Indonesia
Authors: Agustin Lilis , Wisudaningsih Endah Tri , Fatmawati Ririn
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to examine the effect of skimming and scanning strategies on improving reading comprehension among students attending the English club at Senior High School Zainul Hasan 1 Genggong. A considerable number of students continue to struggle with reading, an area that is integral to their academic progress and language acquisition. Addressing these challenges necessitates effective teaching tactics to enhance reading comprehension skills, the exploration of which formed the core of this research. The study utilized a pre-experimental research design, focusing on a single group pre-test and post-test methodology. The sample consisted of 30 students who received targeted instruction on skimming and scanning strategies over a determined period. Skimming involves rapidly reviewing a text to get a general idea, while scanning is a technique used for quickly locating specific information within a text. Both strategies are believed to be pivotal in assisting learners to become more efficient and effective readers. Data collected from the pre and post-tests was analyzed using the Paired Sample T-Test. The alternative hypothesis, suggesting that skimming and scanning techniques have no significant effect on reading comprehension, is rejected if the Sig (2-tailed) value is more than 0.05. Conversely, if the Sig (2-tailed) is less than 0.05, the alternative hypothesis is accepted, indicating a significant effect of skimming and scanning techniques on students' reading comprehension. The study's findings revealed that the students who received training in skimming and scanning demonstrated significant improvement in their reading comprehension, substantiating the beneficial impact of these techniques. This improvement is further corroborated by the Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.000, which is less than the critical threshold of 0.05, leading to the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis. The statistically significant results from the Paired Sample T-Test provided robust evidence supporting the efficacy of skimming and scanning techniques in enhancing students' reading comprehension skills. This demonstrates the significance of these strategies in addressing reading comprehension challenges among students and informs the pedagogical approaches for teaching reading in EFL contexts. It underscores the need for their integration in curriculum planning and instruction, thereby contributing substantially to the academic discourse on reading comprehension strategies.
The Influence of 'Ome TV': Exploring the Impact on Students' Listening Skills through Video Live Streaming
Authors: Ratnawati Ratnawati , Rosmiaty Rosmiaty , Angraeni Lusy , Fikri Andi Muhammad , Yuriatson Yuriatson
Published: June 2023

This quantitative research study investigates the influence of the video live streaming application 'Ome TV' on students' listening skills. Undergraduate students from a vocational university in Makassar, Indonesia participated in the study, which utilized an online questionnaire to collect data on participants' listening abilities and their experiences with 'Ome TV'. The study aims to investigate the influence of 'Ome TV' on students' listening skills, identify challenges faced by students in using the application for listening practice, understand students' perceptions of the application's effectiveness, and provide recommendations for optimizing the integration of video live streaming applications in language learning environments. The findings reveal that most students perceived an improvement in their listening skills through 'Ome TV'; however, difficulties such as infrequent usage, limited improvement in understanding words with similar sounds, security concerns, and network quality issues were reported. The study concludes with practical recommendations for educators, curriculum designers, and developers to enhance the use of video live streaming applications in language learning settings. These findings contribute to the understanding of the potential benefits and challenges associated with video live streaming applications for improving students' listening proficiency.
ELUCIDANDO AS TEORIAS NÃO-REPRESENTACIONAIS
Authors: Silva Leonardo
Published: June 2023

A partir do reconhecimento de que as teorias não-representacionais (TNR) são dotadas de uma epistemologia densa e que existe uma barreira linguística para a sua consideração no Brasil, este artigo propõe expor seus pressupostos. Usa-se a estratégia de abordar os principais contribuintes teóricos das TNR, seus conceitos-chave e formas de aplicação dos seus pressupostos em trabalhos publicados na geografia anglófona. Destaca-se que o vocabulário das TNR é composto por palavras que não são familiarizadas à maioria dos geógrafos, o que também pode se constituir como um obstáculo à popularização da abordagem. Dentre as palavras utilizadas estão conceitos densos como assemblages, afeto, performance e affordances que são úteis por serem capazes de sintetizar processos e fenômenos complexos. O artigo ressalta virtudes das TNR, que estão centradas na capacidade de transcender dicotomias tais como mente e matéria, indivíduo e coletividade e homem e natureza. Por meio desta transcendência, as TNR rejeitam a abordagem de categorias como ontologias e prefere apostar na instabilidade permanente do imaginário e das relações envolvendo as dimensões humana e não-humana. O artigo alerta em sua conclusão que enveredar pelo campo de pesquisa aqui abordado pode ser frustrante para o pesquisador que deseja recorrer às formas tradicionais de pesquisa científica.
COMPARTIMENTAÇÃO GEOAMBIENTAL EM AMBIENTES SEMIÁRIDOS: O COMPLEXO SERRANO MARTINS-PORTALEGRE, RN, BRASIL
Authors: Queiroz Larissa Silva , Pereira Neto Manoel Cirício , Medeiros Jacimária Fonseca de
Published: June 2023

Analisar os componentes naturais de maneira integrada é fundamental para o entendimento da estrutura e dinâmica das paisagens, junto à ação do homem sobre estas. Assim, a presente pesquisa teve como objetivo realizar a compartimentação geoambiental do Complexo Serrano Martins-Portalegre, a partir de uma análise sistêmica. Como embasamento teórico-metodológico, ancorou-se em autores como Bertrand (1968; 2007), Souza (2000; 2007) e Cavalcanti (2014). Os materiais cartográficos foram produzidos no software QGIS A Coruña versão 3.10.5, em escala 1:200.000. A pesquisa de campo ocorreu com base na metodologia de Cavalcanti (2014), utilizando o caminhamento livre considerando a variabilidade paisagística da área, sendo coletados 98 pontos. Posteriormente ao trabalho de campo houve a sistematização dos dados coletados e por conseguinte, a compartimentação geoambiental. Nesse sentido, adotou-se como unidade taxonômica o geocomplexo de Bertrand (1968; 2007), com a utilização do relevo como critério principal para a delimitação das unidades homogêneas. Foram identificados 08 (oito) geocomplexos, que contribuem ao entendimento do Complexo Martins-Portalegre de maneira integrada. Trata-se de uma área marcada, sobretudo, por características de enclave dentro do contexto semiárido, sendo considerada de importância biológica extremamente alta e prioridade de conservação alta, caracterizando-se como um importante banco de dados e instrumento fundamental para o planejamento e gestão do território.
THE METHOD OF LEXICAL AND GRAMMATICAL VIDEO PROJECTS OF STUDENTS AS A MEANS OF ACTIVITING OF STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE AND CREATIVE INDEPENDENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES
Authors:   Sumy State University, MIKHNO Svitlana , SYMONENKO Nataliia ,   Sumy State University, PLOKHUTA Tetiana ,   Sumy State University
Published: June 2023

The article substantiates the methodology and presents the practical experience of using the method of lexical and grammatical video projects as a means of activating the cognitive and creative independence of students in English language classes. The term ″method of lexical-grammatical video projects″ is clarified, and the main requirements for its successful implementation are outlined. The authors determine the specifics of using the method of lexical and grammatical video projects for the activation of students’ independence in English language classes in special conditions of study, in particular, the state of war. Research methods: analysis, synthesis, generalization of information related to the researched problem, pedagogical observation, analysis and presentation of practical experience. The method of students’ lexical and grammatical video projects involves students creating their own completed creative educational products using multimedia tools in English classes. The method of lexical-grammatical video projects is defined as a set of certain actions, ideas, a certain range of lexical units and grammar structures on the topic, the purpose of which is to create a video clip. The main requirements for its effective use in order to activate the cognitive and creative independence of students in foreign language classes: a list of a clearly defined number of lexical units and grammar structures from which the student chooses a certain number to use; minimized technical work on video editing; a carefully thought-out concept before the start of shooting; mandatory presentation of videos; giving students freedom of choice while working at the projects. This method ensures: individualization of education, development of cognitive and creative independence of students, visualization of educational material, motivation to studying, deeper immersion in the object of cognition, consolidation of learned lexical units and grammar structures, development of artistic skills, creativity, cognitive and creative independence, digital literacy, opportunities for self-expression, increased academic progress. Keywords: project method, video method, cognitive and creative independence of students, English, special conditions of study.
SPECIFICITY OF DEVELOPING THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF INTENDING PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Authors:   Oleksandr Dovzhenko Hlukhiv National Pedagogical University, PINCHUK Iryna
Published: June 2023

One of the most important and priority tasks defined by the National Doctrine of Education Development in Ukraine is the study of languages at all levels, using the direction to intercultural and international communication, which is based on the training future specialists for the practical use of a foreign language in professional activities. The article deals with the generalization of building foreign language communicative competence of intending primary school teachers through analyzing the current state of the scientific problem on the Primary education faculty. The main English courses for students of the Primary education specialty are described. They are methodical support of intending primary school teachers’ foreign language communicative competence building process. The purpose of the paper is to reveal the peculiarities of the formation and development of intending primary school teachers’ foreign language communicative competence in wartime conditions. By generalizing the results of analysis we substantiated the students of higher education studying in the specialty 013 Primary education during the four years of studying for a bachelor's degree has foreign language courses in each semester. They are: Foreign language (1-st year of study), Practice of speaking and writing (foreign language) (2-nd year of study), Methods of teaching a foreign language (2-nd year of study), Foreign language (practice) (3-rd year of study), Foreign language for professional purposes (4-th year of study). Accordingly, after graduating from the university, graduates of Primary Education Faculty have the right to teach primary school pupils English, which significantly expands their employment opportunities. By analysing the current state of developing foreign language communicative competence of intending primary school teachers in the process of professional training in pedagogical higher education establishments, we determined that there is a tendency to the growth of the number of students who are eager to study foreign language. Key words: foreign language communicative competence, intending primary school teachers, English-language courses, professionally oriented foreign language communication.