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A novel FMEA approach based on probabilistic linguistic best-worst method and TOPSIS with application to marine diesel fuel injection system
Authors: Shi Qingguo , Hu Yihuai , Yan Guohua
Published: June 2023

The failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) is an effective tool to analyze risks and potential effects of complex systems, and it is one of the most widely used risk analysis methods for complex systems as there often exists various factors that could affect the operation of the complex systems. Conventional FMEA methods have been limited to using crisp values to represent the assessments, which has been criticized for having many deficiencies. Marine diesel fuel injection system is an important part of marine diesel engine, and its failure could directly affect the performance of the marine diesel engine and even impact the safe operation of the ship. However, little attention has been paid to the FMEA of the marine diesel fuel injection system. To this end, this paper presents a novel FMEA method based on the best-worst method (BWM) and TOPSIS method with probabilistic linguistic term set (PLTS). Firstly, the PLTS is used to represent the uncertain and linguistic judgments of experts. Then, the BWM is extended with PLTS to determine the weights of different elements for FMEA, and the TOPSIS is extended with PLTS to assess and rank different failure modes. Finally, a case study on marine diesel fuel injection is presented, and the most critical failures are identified for improvement measures. The results show that the proposed method could help managers and engineerings identify the most important failure modes for marine diesel fuel injection system.
Lightweight blockchain-assisted intrusion detection system in energy efficient MANETs
Authors: Sugumaran V.R. , Rajaram A.
Published: June 2023

This paper focuses on achieving high-level security in Mobile Adhoc Networks (MANET) by incorporating Blockchain technology-based Intrusion Detection systems (IDS). The existing works on MANET security focus on either security prevention or detection. Thus, the security level attained by the prior works is unable to cope with the increasing attacks. To resolve this main issue, this research paper introduces Lightweight Blockchain assisted Intrusion Detection System (LB-IDS) which jointly prevents and detects the attacks held on mobile networks. Initially, the network nodes are authenticated by a lightweight Blockchain-based Multi-Factor Authentication (LBMFA) scheme. This procedure prevents the malicious nodes entry to the network. Then, data packets are transmitted through the optimal route which is selected by Multi-Objective Strawberry Optimization (MOSO) algorithm. The collected data packets are fed into IDS which classifies the data into normal and malicious packets. For IDS, we proposed Deep Q-Learning (DQL) algorithm which takes actions by learning the environment. As the mitigation step, the Blockchain is updated with the trust value according to the data packet classification. For such continuous monitoring, K-Mode Clustering (KMC) algorithm is proposed. On the whole, the proposed work improves the network security in MANET through Prevention, Detection, and Mitigation. The results of the presented work attains better security level, packet delivery ratio (PDR), energy efficiency, delay, and detection accuracy.
LOD4Culture: Easy exploration of cultural heritage linked open data
Authors: Vega-Gorgojo Guillermo
Published: June 2023

LOD4Culture is a web application that exploits Cultural Heritage Linked Open Data for tourism and education purposes. Since target users are not fluid on Semantic Web technologies, the user interface is designed to hide the intricacies of RDF or SPARQL. An interactive map is provided for exploring world-wide Cultural Heritage sites that can be filtered by type and that uses cluster markers to adapt the view to different zoom levels. LOD4Culture also includes a Cultural Heritage entity browser that builds comprehensive visualizations of sites, artists, and artworks. All data exchanges are facilitated through the use of a generator of REST APIs over Linked Open Data that translates API calls into SPARQL queries across multiple sources, including Wikidata and DBpedia. Since March 2022, more than 1.7K users have employed LOD4Culture. The application has been mentioned many times in social media and has been featured in the DBpedia Newsletter, in the list of Wikidata tools for visualizing data, and in the open data applications list of datos.gob.es.
La imputación en la responsabilidad jurídica patrimonia
Authors: Cely León Jorge
Published: June 2023

La causalidad es una de las categorías dogmáticas del juicio de responsabilidad patrimonial que más ha sido estudiada por la jurisprudencia y la doctrina, en la medida que su conceptualización trae consigo problemáticas de orden epistemológico, razón por la que existe bastante literatura que, en el campo del mundo empírico, pretende solucionar sus dificultades. Así, el intento de justificar la existencia de un requisito fáctico a través del cual se determine en qué casos es procedente o no una pretensión indemnizatoria, es un asunto que está siendo reevaluado por sus obstáculos prácticos. En ese orden, en respuesta a las críticas señaladas, la imputación es una figura que tiene por objeto soslayar los problemas argumentativos de la causalidad fáctica, por medio de la argumentación que brindan los deberes jurídicos como requisito para endilgar un daño a su agente. Con todo, tanto la causalidad como la imputación no son teorías pacíficas, de hecho, en la práctica aún hay posiciones disímiles, por lo que sus aplicaciones cambian de un ordenamiento a otro. Así, el objeto del presente trabajo es describir el estado actual de la discusión sobre la imputación dentro de los juicios de responsabilidad.
Dinámica y determinantes del consumo de los hogares en Colombia durante la postpandemia del Covid-19
Authors:   Departamento de Estudios de Política Económica, DEPE-SGEE, Arias-Rodríguez Fernando , Lozano-Espitia Ignacio , Granger Clark , Vásquez-Escobar Diego , Vargas Carmiña O. , Rodríguez-Niño Norberto , Sánchez-Jabba Andrés
Published: June 2023

En este documento se analiza el comportamiento del consumo de los hogares en Colombia durante la postpandemia del COVID-19. Inicialmente se presenta una comparación regional destacando la severidad de los confinamientos y las respuestas fiscales de los gobiernos. Luego, se describe la dinámica de las principales canastas de consumo y los ítems de gasto. El documento se concentra en identificar y evaluar los principales determinantes macroeconómicos del consumo, destacándose el ingreso disponible de las familias, su ahorro y riqueza, la tasa de interés real y el crédito, las remesas y las transferencias monetarias del gobierno. También se provee información de los días sin IVA. Entre los resultados se resalta el rebote excepcional que registró el consumo en 2021 y 2022, beneficiado por todos estos factores. Para 2023 se prevé una desaceleración del consumo explicado, entre otros, por la reversión de sus principales determinantes.
A Cross-Centered Evangelistic Preaching Strategy for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canelas, Portugal
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Gouveia Daniel
Published: June 2023

Problem The Bible reveals that evangelistic preaching must be Christ-centered and cross-centered (1 Cor 2:2). However, in recent years the evangelistic series in the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Canelas have been mainly of a doctrinal nature. As a consequence, my pastoral observation indicates that attendance, baptisms, and decisions for future baptisms at the end of the meetings are few. One of the factors that contributes to this condition is the lack of evangelistic preaching that focuses on the love of God revealed in the cross of Christ. Method A cross-centered evangelistic preaching strategy was developed in order to present the Seventh-day Adventist Bible beliefs in a Christ-centered and cross-centered way. After a five-month preparatory period, a two-month series was held. A total of 24 meetings occurred on weekend nights in the church’s main auditorium. The efficacy of the project was evaluated by the attendance, numbers of baptisms, decisions for future baptism, and inscriptions for Bible studies. Results The implementation of the cross-centered evangelistic preaching resulted in a higher number of baptisms, and of decisions to study the Bible, when compared to previous evangelistic series. It especially resulted in a higher number of decisions for future baptism, and an increase in attendance. Through the broadcasting of the series in the internet, positive feedback also arrived from other places in Portugal and from other countries in the world. The testimonies of the attendees indicate that the Seventh-day Church of Canelas has been revived. The other churches that belong to the same pastoral district have shown interest in these meetings and experienced similar results. Conclusions Based on the results of the implementation of this strategy, a cross-centered approach to evangelism in the church of Canelas does seem to be effective in order to growth the attendance in the meetings, the number of baptisms, the decisions for future baptism, and the requests for Bible studies. This strategy also appears to have had a very positive impact on the spiritual climate of the church, and of other churches. Thus, centering evangelistic messages on the cross of Christ in the future of this church is recommended. Studying the possibility of implementing this strategy in other churches in Portugal and abroad is also merited.
A Marriage Preparation Program in the South Central Ghana Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Tuffour Francis
Published: June 2023

Problem Similar to many other places in the world, the divorce rate in Ghana is on the rise. Certain media reports in Ghana have attributed the spate of marriage breakdown to a lack of marriage preparation. The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Central Ghana Conference is confronted by a plethora of marital problems. Many couples schedule their wedding dates and then simply inform their pastors, whereas others adopt the traditional or customary marriage without telling the church. The short notice couples give to pastors and the church makes it difficult for adequate marriage preparation to take place. No official denominational guidelines are available for pastors in helping premarital couples. The lack of proper marriage preparation programs has resulted in best practices not being consistently followed by pastors who counsel premarital couples. Method Eight ordained pastors in the South Central Ghana Conference were selected for interviews in February 2014. The objective was to assess their views on marriage preparation, their competence levels, and the resources they use in carrying out the programs. Based on the findings, marriage preparation was designed for implementation by three pastors in the South Central Ghana Conference. The implemented program was evaluated to determine its impact on pastors and couples, including its weaknesses and overall success. Results The study found that all the pastors interviewed recognized the importance of premarital counseling in the church. However, no documented or written marriage preparation program was used by pastors in the South Central Ghana Conference. The conference does not have a standard or plan regarding the number of times or sessions for premarital counseling. The study also found that most pastors who conduct premarital counseling do not use inventories or assessment tools, neither do they have a comprehensive follow-up plan after their premarital counseling. The post-implementation review showed the need for a marriage-preparation resource guide to equip pastors in the conference. The resources boosted their confidence level and the preparedness to run such programs to help premarital couples in the conference. Conclusions Based on the responses from pastors selected for interviews prior to the designed program and after the implementation of the program, a proactive and intentional marriage preparation program has a positive impact on pastors and premarital couples. Therefore, promoting and running effective marriage-preparation programs has merit and is recommended.
Expanding The Ecclesiastes Worship Center In Sacramento, California By Using A Documentray Of The Russian Reform Movement
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Sokolovsky Udo
Published: June 2023

Problem During the last decades of the twentieth century, the Greater Sacramento area of California became one of the largest Russian-speaking communities in the United States. According to Russian American Media, there are approximately 300,000 Russian-speaking residents. Many of them came to America as victims of religious persecution. However, today only about 30,000—just 10% of the total number of immigrants—are active members in different Christian churches. One reason for this is that the Russian Orthodox Church is trying to intensify its impact on Russian immigrants by linking all that is Russian with Orthodoxy. As a result, many Russian immigrants do not identify with Protestants in America, and a great number of them are not connected with any church. Method Ecclesiastes Worship Center was established in 2011 to minister to this immigrant population. Over time, to the initial target group of "unchurched" was added "disenchanted"—those who had previously attended church, but eventually left. In order to offer Russian-speaking immigrants free choice of belief, and to dispel the myth that Russian Orthodoxy was the only religious group in Russia, members of the Ecclesiastes Worship Center created a documentary about the religious reform movements within the Russian Empire. This documentary was produced in cooperation with the Ugol Studio in Sacramento and members of other churches. Results The creation of a documentary about the Russian reform movements became a missionary endeavor for everyone involved in it. This joint effort consolidated members of the Ecclesiastes Worship Center. Multi-confessionality of the creative team introduced new friends and made everyone more open to believers from other churches. As a result of this work, a documentary serial was created, which one and a half million people have already viewed. Furthermore, production of additional documentaries in the serial set has continued. Conclusions The post-postmodern generation differs from the previous ones by subjective rather than objective acceptance of truth. Therefore, there is a need to bring information in a way that is most effectively perceived: through the Internet and social networks. This information must be submitted in an appropriate form, which a person will be able to analyze independently. In this case, the video format would be the most acceptable. This was demonstrated in the example of the Ecclesiastes Worship Center, which was expanded by creating and using this documentary about the Russian reform movements.
A Singles' Ministry Project At The Mt. Rubidoux Seventh-day Adventist Church In Riverside, California
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Nwankwo Ekele
Published: June 2023

Problem The purpose of this study was to discover, develop, evaluate, and implement a supportive singles’ ministry at the Mt. Rubidoux Seventh-day Adventist church by way of planned activities and educative programs designed to serve the needs of singles in that congregation. The study was designed to determine the impact the singles’ ministry has on the church and how to shape the ministry in the future. Although society has viewed singles in different ways, depending on time and place, in traditional societies, women and men who did not marry were viewed as imperfect and lacking. Singles battle with strong expectations from family that they will marry and have children. Painfully, they find by personal experience that in addition, the church is also geared more toward the needs of married people and children than to the needs of singles. The growing tendency of this phenomenon in the family and in the church, is the major reason for this research seeking to serve the felt needs of singles in church. Method The focus of this research was on single persons of both genders aged 30 and above. For this project, I used qualitative research, employing the use of questionnaires. I designed a supportive singles’ ministry at the Mt. Rubidoux Seventh-day Adventist church by way of seminars, which included movies, speakers, and discussions at potluck functions; and focus group discussions. These planned activities and educative programs were designed to serve the needs of singles in that particular congregation. Results The study findings determined that the greatest challenge singles face is not loneliness, stigmatization of their status, or pressure to marry, although all of these were evident. The greatest challenge is rather the contradictions between the Bible value of singles and the church’s negative perception of singles, as partly evidenced by exclusive language used in sermons, announcements, bulletins, social events, Bible study groups, etc. Conclusions While frantically searching for a ministry suited to their peculiar needs and expectations, singles are bracing the challenges of life and the limitations of the church to enhance their spirituality. Singles are searching for a ministry for singles that includes intentional activities for singles that are enjoyable, fulfilling, and spiritual. They want the church to use their talents and help to develop their potential. So that singles do not become lost in the crowd, they need a ministry to help them stay involved. There is an urgent need to create a church culture or environment that values singlehood. Local churches need to work at creating a welcoming environment for singles in which they can explore their full potential in Christ.
A Discipleship Model For Youth At The Paradise Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Marquez Milton
Published: June 2023

Problem For more than a decade the Paradise Adventist Church had been experiencing a common problem facing most churches in North America: approximately 60% of the youth were leaving the church. Rainer and Rainer (2008) argue that one of the factors in two-thirds of young adults between the ages of 18 and 22 leaving our churches after high school is the lack of a simple and effective discipleship process. Pastoral observation concurs that a primary contributing factor to the loss of Adventist youth is that the youth are not being discipled effectively and thus not rooted in Scripture, connected to the church, and grounded in a genuine relationship with Jesus. The traditional method for discipleship and spiritual growth within the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a cognitive Bible-study approach. Method To begin my project, I conducted a biblical study on Jesus’ method of discipleship which revealed the elements Jesus used to mold his disciples. These elements formed the foundation of the Power Up model. I researched factors that affected youth discipleship and models of discipleship that already existed. This research provided elements that were considered for inclusion in the Power Up model. The Power Up model offered a variety of elements for spiritual growth: biblical reflection, media, journaling, scripture memorization, spiritual practices, small groups, and mentoring. Offering many options gave the students more of a chance to find something to help them grow spiritually. The Growing Disciples Inventory (GDI) was used to measure spiritual growth. This inventory was taken before and after the students participated in the Power Up model, and the results were compared to see what areas of spiritual growth improved through the model. In addition, an open-ended survey was created to understand how the participants felt about the Power Up model and to see what parts of the model they thought were most effective. Each participant received the survey through email to complete and return to me. Adults were recruited and trained to serve as mentors to the students who volunteered for the project. They also took the GDI before and after experiencing the Power Up model and answered the open-ended survey. Results Both youth and adults showed growth in several areas of spirituality. The Power Up model was organized into seven themes: vision, gospel, surrender, intimacy, witnessing, body of Christ, and service. The themes that showed statistically significant growth for youth were gospel and body of Christ. For adults, the statistically significant themes were witnessing, surrender, and intimacy. In general, both groups were positive towards the process. Conclusions Entering into a discipleship process that focuses on routine reflection on Scripture and having spiritual conversations with peers and mentors fosters spiritual growth in both the student and adult mentor.
A Parental Management Strategy For Single-Mothers With Adolescent Boys In South Chicago
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Willis Philip
Published: June 2023

Problem The Mizpah and Brunswick Heights Seventh-day Adventist Churches are located in a predominately low-income community in the South side of Chicago. The church has many single mothers who face the challenges of raising their children without the presence of a father or male figure. This has had a devastating impact on the family and the children. Single-mother families are more likely to suffer from economic insecurity than two-parent families (McLanahan, 2004). Father-loss causes object hunger in males (Herring, 2005) and 75 % of all drug users and 65 % of all suicides (Sowers, 2010) come from fatherless homes. Method Training programs on finances, relationships, self-esteem, and raising boys were conducted for single-mothers. Surveys were administered among the participants to determine their level of satisfaction and self-esteem. Literature was reviewed on the challenges of single mothers who raise at-risk adolescent males and lessons were learned about a variety of skills and techniques that can be used to establish improved selfesteem, life satisfaction, and improved parenting skills. Results This project revealed the challenges that single-mothers have in raising adolescent males alone. It also raised the awareness of the specific needs for both single mothers and their children who are growing up without fathers. This project also revealed the challenges that single mothers have with self-esteem and gives hope that self-esteem can improve with training projects such as this. The focus groups with single mothers detailed their struggles and gave rich insight into their needs and how best to minister to them. This study further identified some of the possible programs that the church and community leaders could implement to support a growing need. Conclusions On the basis of this project’s findings, the church should be instrumental in the development of programs that implement training for not only single-mothers, but also for their sons.
Technology Training For Administrators And Pastors In The Greater New York Conference Of Seventh-day Adventists
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Wellington Rohann
Published: June 2023

Problem The Greater New York Conference (GNYC) is located in what is considered the media capital of the world. Media and technology have changed our lives in meaningful ways, both globally and locally. The church in its local context, in this technological age, is struggling to adapt technology in meaningful and effective ways to impact discipleship and evangelism practices. I observed that the administrators and most of the pastors in the GNYC do not understand how to adapt today’s media technology effectively, and therefore, lack a vision regarding how this tool can be effectively adapted for ministry delivery. Method A training strategy on new media technology was done in three phases. First, a minimum of four digital presentations was given to a large group of GNYC pastors. Second, pastors elected to become participants in a small, peer-training group of a minimum of five participants and a maximum of ten for reporting purposes. An annual ministers’ technology conference was established as an ongoing effort towards continuing education training in new media technology for the general pastoral workforce. Results A series of five digital presentations were made to the pastors in the GNYC to increase awareness of technology in ministry. Eight pastors became a part of the yearlong peer group training on new media technology in areas such as social media, Facebook, Twitter, webstreaming, mobile apps and texting programs, blogging, digital discipleship and evangelism tools. All eight participants were successful in adapting new media technology within their ministry context. An annual Ministers Technology Conference was established within the conference. A training strategy for possible organizational adaptation called ITEM emerged from the training. Conclusion New media technology is not to be feared. Pastors can develop an effective strategy for ministry adaptation unique to their local ministry. This adaptation may be quick or slow depending on personnel, budget and timing. The pastors in this study were trained and, in most cases, adapted multiple new media technologies successfully to their ministry context. This represents a template for the ever-new and changing world of technology which, when rightly adopted, can be a powerful tool for effective discipleship and evangelism.
A Training Program For Non-Chaplain and Volunteer Chaplains Conducting Spiritual Care At Feather River Hospital In Paradise, California
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Brown Brad
Published: June 2023

Problem Responsibilities of chaplain services at Feather River Hospital (FRH) primarily include completing its mission of whole-person care by providing spiritual and emotional support to the patients and staff. However, the challenge of meeting this goal historically is due to insufficient funding to hire adequate staff chaplains to provide this service. Per conversation with fellow chaplains of other hospitals, this same staffing challenge in meeting the spiritual and emotional component of whole-person care is consistent. However, there is a potential solution. Staff and community volunteers with a spiritual bent have shown interest in filling this gap of spiritual and emotional support, but proper training is essential to creating a consistent quality of care. Method A four-hour Mission Ambassador Training (MAT) was created and presented on three separate occasions, along with two abbreviated MATs for CNAs, between December 2014 and February 2015, for the FRH staff and volunteers. Also, a 30-minute Mission Ambassador Support Group (MASG) was created and implemented monthly from January 2015 through June 2015. The purpose was missional. The training included the learning components of linking theory to practice, fostering both internal and external spiritual and emotional awareness, providing resources, and building a collaborative team with chaplain services. It taught the competencies of roles and responsibilities of a Mission Ambassador volunteer (MA), historical context for spiritual and emotional support in a healthcare environment, recognition and support of spiritual and emotional issues, communication skills, bereavement, and teamwork. The project was evaluated for its diversity in staff participation, and by its participants and the community, using the quarterly National Research Corporation (NRC) survey, Gallup survey, Spiritual Climate survey, FRH standardized program evaluation survey, and the post-MAT support group attendees to determine the effectiveness of both the training and implementation on the staff, patients, and training participants. Results Twenty-two students enrolled in MAT: 8 from chaplain services and 14 from a variety of departments. Results from the NRC, Spiritual Climate, and Gallup were inconclusive. Education and Training Program Evaluation respondents and MAT Support Group surveys indicated the training was beneficial. MASG, on the other hand, was not deemed a success due to pragmatic reasons. Conclusions This project manuscript establishes that an efficient, accessible, competency-based, and mission-focused MAT for non-chaplain and chaplain volunteers may increase the support of the mission of FRH as well as patient satisfaction. This outcome suggests that extensive employment of this training curriculum could have positive missional impact on the entire Adventist Health organization. It may also have implications for other forms of non-chaplain and volunteer chaplain education.
Improving Family Satisfaction Through Conflict-Management Training for the Immanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church in Toronto, Canada
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Reid Anthony
Published: June 2023

Problem The Immanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church is a multiracial congregation with members from over 35 countries, with approximately 200 families in regular attendance. Twenty percent of these families are interracial families, while 80% are a balanced mix of ethnic makeup. Reports from leaders and members, as well as pastoral observation, led us to the conclude that many families were affected by family squabbles and separation due to unresolved conflict. Consequently, there was a high level of stress and family dissatisfaction. This resulted in declining participation in ministry and mission. Methods A 10-hour conflict-management education-training program was developed and implemented. The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument and the Family Satisfaction Scale survey were used to determine family members’ conflict styles and levels of satisfaction within their families, respectively; the Family Satisfaction Scale survey was used for pre- and post-evaluation. A series of four conflict-management seminars were conducted, using the Conflict Workshop Facilitator’s Guide. The participants’ responses to a set of study questions and the survey instruments were used in order to evaluate the impact of the education program on the participants’ experiences. Results Twenty-six participants enrolled in the 10-hour conflict-management education program. Participants reported that their most frequently used conflict mode when handling conflict in the family were avoiding (38%) and accommodating (38%). In addition, family satisfaction levels experienced an overall growth of 41%. Moreover, responses to the research questions show that the conflict-management seminars had a positive impact overall. Participants indicated that an improvement to the program would be to have more time and role playing. Conclusion This study revealed that family members who are intentional and equipped to manage conflict using the skills and modes of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument can positively affect conflict management, which leads to improved family satisfaction. Therefore, implementing this educational seminar in other settings has merit and benefits, and I would recommend it.
Strategies for Retention of New Members in the Ebenezer and Gethsemane Seventh-day Adventist Churches
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Woodard Keith
Published: June 2023

Problem The Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Church of Greenville, North Carolina, was organized 33 years ago and is located on the periphery of Pitt County. In the past five years, the church has baptized 27 people; however, 15 of them are currently missing. As a result, growth has been inconsistent and members have become concerned about the growth of God’s kingdom. A possible factor in this situation is the lack of a structure to retain members after baptism. The Gethsemane Seventh-day Adventist church in 2013 held an evangelistic meeting in which 15 people were baptized. Only one person from the 15 is still a member of the church today. This is due to lack of a retention strategy at the church. Method A three-method approach was used for retention at each church. This three-step strategy was discipleship classes, church involvement, and mentorship. Even though they varied in church and approach, our discipleship classes used weekly lessons on selected doctrines and church history. As pertains to church involvement, we attempted to assess each new member's spiritual gift and place the individual in a ministry that complemented the gift. Our mentor program attempted to provide intentional fellowship by assigning older members with new members. Results At the end of the project, 11 new members signed up to be part of my project; seven of them were actually retained. Church involvement and a discipleship class were the top two major influences that helped in retention. However, due to the lack of new members baptized and participation and challenges in organizing the project from a leadership prospective, I cannot say that this is the absolute method that should be used, but is only a reflection of my personal experience. Conclusions This study does show that a structured environment, member involvement, and planning is important in retention. It also shows that retention is a holistic approach that commences even before the acquisition of the first new member is attempted. Therefore, leadership, consistency, and support are critical when they pertain to retention.
Cross-Cultural Conflict Transformation in Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Park Jonathan
Published: June 2023

Problem Today’s world has become more globalized than ever before. The North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists is perhaps a division with the most ethnically diverse members in the world. This diversity is especially found in the Southeastern California Conference, which has more than 70,000 members with 175 churches and companies and many different ethnic groups. The Asian ministries alone have eleven different ethnic groups. These Asian churches not only face cultural differences between the first and later generations of the church members but must also deal with generational differences. These differences create conflict that need to be addressed. Method The project’s original intention was to equip Asian pastors with an awareness of cultural differences between Asians and Asian-Americans. However, the scope of the participating pastors has extended beyond Asian pastors to provide resources for all young pre-ordained pastors who are currently dealing with similar problems like the Asian pastors. The reason for this expansion is the recognition that all churches in Southeastern California Conference are becoming multi-ethnic congregations. To address this problem, seven different curriculums were developed for a presentation at a three-day retreat with the young pre-ordained pastors. Their ages ranged from 20 to early 40s. The objective was to equip them with skills that would help them address various cultural differences and the resulting conflicts found in the multi-ethnic churches. These pastors took several assessments to develop their multi-cultural conflict skills such as the Cultural Intelligence Inventory, the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (2009), and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Conflict Type. Results Thirty-three pre-ordained pastors participated throughout the three-day retreat. At the end of the retreat, the participants were given an assessment to compare pre- and post- workshops on the knowledge and skill sets on cultural awareness and conflict. The results of the tests of hypotheses demonstrated that statistically significant improvement was observed. The interpretation of the results included that observed differences between the pre- and post-scores are both of practical importance, and also statistically significant. Conclusion Participating pastors were better equipped to identify the tension that exists in an ethnically diverse church and to address different levels of conflicts with effectiveness. Pastors are also able to have more confidence in addressing the conflict with more competence instead of simply avoiding conflict due to lack of experience or knowledge.
Facing the Challenge of Mobile Technology: A Seminar on Strengthening Intimacy in Families at the Hendersonville Seventh-day Adventist Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Wright David
Published: June 2023

The Problem The new wave of smartphones and other forms of mobile technology presents an always available Internet connection that is hard for many families to manage. Without sufficient awareness of technology's subtle impact on relationships and without appropriate boundaries, many suffer loss of face-to-face interaction, communication and intimacy within their family circles. The Method The purpose of this project was to investigate whether a five-session educational seminar would create greater awareness and motivate changes in mobile technology usage that is seen as beneficial to parents and family. The Results Of the 11 families who committed to coming to the five-session educational seminar, eight were able to attend all five sessions. A comparison of pre-interviews and post-interviews determined that the seminar was useful in raising awareness, stimulating more responsible use of mobile technology, and encouraging families toward deeper levels of intimacy. As a result of the many tools placed in the hands of the parents, members of each family made some type of change in their mobile technology usage and felt better equipped to talk with their children and each other about appropriate parameters. Conclusions This educational experience for the Hendersonville Seventh-day Adventist Church was useful in raising awareness regarding the advantages and dangers of mobile technology. Participants gained not only insights and practical skills in Internet management but greater understanding of their family dynamics as well as enhanced skill in dialogue and communication with each other.
КАРТОГРАФІЯ РОСІЙСЬКОГО ФАШИЗМУ: КРИМІНОЛОГО-ПСИХОАНАЛІТИЧНА РОЗМІТКА
Authors: ОРЛОВ Ю. В.
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the nature of the nature of modern Russian fascism. There are two zones of factors of its reproduction: internal and external. Each of them identifies, describes and explains the main determinants and manifestations of Russian fascism, including the unleashing of an aggressive war against Ukraine. Attention is focused on the role, content, mechanism of action of such phenomena as paternalism, collective psychotraumatization, falsification,ressentiment, neurotic social attitude to struggle, anxiety in culture, cyclical social time and struggle against the future.
ЗАУВАЖЕННЯ ТА ПРОПОЗИЦІЇ ДО ПРОЄКТУ ЗАКОНУ УКРАЇНИ «ПРО ВНЕСЕННЯ ЗМІН ДО КРИМІНАЛЬНОГО КОДЕКСУ УКРАЇНИ ЩОДО УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНОСТІ ЗА КОЛАБОРАЦІЙНУ ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ» (РЕЄСТР. № 7647 ВІД 09.08.2022)
Authors: ОРЛОВ Ю. В. , ПРІБИТКОВА Н. О.
Published: June 2023

Thearticleis devoted to the problem of the draft law of Ukraine “On amendments to the criminal code of Ukraine regarding improvement of responsibility for collaborative activities”.The constructive shortcomings of the composition of the crime of collaborative activity have been determined and described. Situations of competition of criminal law norms are characterized.Based on the data of regular monitoring of the humanitarian situation in the temporarily occupied territories (according to the materials ofthe city of Kherson), based on the existing needs of the local population, it is proposed to determine the appropriate types of legal economic activity in the note to Art. 111-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which would meet the minimum standards of normal life activities on the basis of self-organization of citizens of Ukraine under conditions of temporary occupation.
O ensino da cancerologia nos cursos de graduação em enfermagem: por que e para quê?
Authors: Gutierrez Maria Gaby Rivero de , Castro Rosa Apparecida Pimenta de , Aguinaga Stella
Published: June 2023

O presente estudo foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de atualizar os dados relativos ao ensino da cancerologia nos cursos de graduação em enfermagem no Brasil e oferecer subsídios para a discussão e proposta de um programa básico dessa matéria nos referidos cursos. A população do estudo foi constituída por 60 escolas que responderam a um questionário que lhes fora enviado pelas autoras, e 55 (91,7%) delas informaram que ministram conteúdos relativos à oncologia em seus currículos. Os resultados do estudo mostram que a concentração do ensino de enfermagem em oncologia se dá na disciplina Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica (52 indicações). A variação da carga teórica está situada entre o mínimo de 2 e o máximo de 87 horas e, da carga horária prática, de 4 a 198 horas. Quanto à forma de ministrar o conteúdo, 54,5% das escolas informaram que as aulas são dadas de forma estanque ou isolada em cada disciplina, e que o ensino prático é desenvolvido principalmente em unidades gerais onde eventualmente são internados pacientes com câncer (48 citações). Na maioria das escolas, o ensino da cancerologia se concentra nas 2 e 3a séries do gradeado curricular. As autoras consideram que o panorama epidemiológico do câncer no Brasil, assim como a constatação de deficiências no ensino e na assistência de enfermagem à clientela alvo da oncologia, requerem um posicionamento das escolas e dos serviços no sentido de investirem na formação de recursos humanos, a fim de capacitá-los para atuar na área da oncologia, nos níveis de prevenção, diagnóstico, tratamento e reabilitação.
A imunogenética e os transplantes
Authors: Morinigo Fabio O. , Alencar Iracema Salatiel B. de
Published: June 2023

Em meados de 1973 foi criado, no Serviço de Clínica Médica do Hospital dos Servidores do Estado (HSE), no Rio de Janeiro, um laboratório especializado em Imunogenética e Histocompatibilidade humanas, propiciando o início dos estudos indispensáveis para os programas de transplantes, especialmente os renais, graças ao retorno do Dr. José Roberto Feresin Moraes, de Dallas, Texas (USA), e à supervisão do Prof. Peter Stastny.
Atualidades brasileiras: indicação da acupuntura em pacientes com câncer avançado
Authors: Sidorak Melânia
Published: June 2023

Relata-se a experiência do autor com acupuntura em pacientes com câncer avançado. Além da analgesia (uma fenômenos conhecidos, disseminados e estabelecidos relacionados à acupuntura), foram observados resultados no linfedema, 5km envolvimento, carcinomatose peritoneal, desconforto respiratório, movimentos musculares, adenomegalia, hepatomegalia e funções. Notou-se também uma melhora da depressão e níveis de status de desempenho. Dois parâmetros são seguidos para incluir um paciente em programa de acupuntura: síndrome da dor presença e uma sobrevida superior a 3 meses. Em relação ao futuro, é será necessário determinar o papel da acupuntura na gerenciamento de outros problemas do paciente, incluindo aqueles apresentado em pacientes livres de doença, pois é pós-mastectomia linfedema.
Avanços em reabilitação: a utilização de prótese capilar como superação da alopecia provocada pela quimioterapia
Authors: Instituto Nacional de Câncer - INCA
Published: June 2023

Este relatório mostra como a reabilitação capilar tem sido desenvolvido na zona oeste de São Paulo, Brasil, por um grupo de profissionais envolvidos com os cuidados com a feira, o corpo e a beleza. Reabilitação capilar é indicada principalmente para mulheres que se submeteram a quimioterapia. Eles são submetidos a exames psicológicos e avaliação física, antes da realização da prótese capilar, e também são estimulados a cuidar do corpo e do rosto. A prótese capilar é fixa, confeccionada com cabelo humano, e pode ser lavado e arrumado. É aplicado antes da queda de cabelo e levado após o cabelo crescer o suficiente para descontinuar o uso. Por essa forma, mulheres, homens e crianças não se mostram sem pêlos, durante e após quimioterapia ou radioterapia craniana.
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar’ın Saatleri Ayarlama Enstitüsü Eseri Örnekleminde Çeviride Kültürel Yakınlığın Belirleyiciliği Üzerine
Authors: SANCAKTAROĞLU BOZKURT Sinem , DÜZGÜN Osman , SAĞLAM Musa Yaşar
Published: June 2023

Edebiyatımızın en temel yapı taşlarından biri olan Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar, yazdığı hikâyeleri ve romanlarıyla yıllardır Türk Edebiyatının başlıca çalışma alanlarından biri olmuştur. Tanpınar’ın başyapıtı niteliğindeki 25 ayrı dile çevrilmiş Saatleri Ayarlama Enstitüsü ise çeviribilim araştırmacılarının da incelediği eserler arasındadır. Eseri bu denli önemli kılan hususlardan biri de romanda I. Meşrutiyet, II. Meşrutiyet ve Cumhuriyet olmak üzere üç ayrı dönemde yaşamış, eski ile yeni, Şark ile Garp arasında kalmış, başka bir deyişle geleneksel ile modern kültür arasında bocalayan bireylerin işlenmiş olmasıdır. Bunun bir sonucu olarak da Türkiye’nin modernizme geçiş sürecinin ve bu süreçte yaşanan toplumsal sorunların anlatıldığı bu eserde 20. yüzyılın başlarına ait kültürel ögelere sıkça yer verilmiştir. Bu kültürel ögelerin bir kısmı sadece o dönemle sınırlıdır ve bazıları ancak bağlam içinde doğru alımlanabilmektedir. Eserde geçen kültürel ögeler arasında Osmanlı kurumları, şer’i makamlar, dini kurallar, para birimleri, yiyecek ve içecek çeşitleri, döneme özgü araç ve gereçler, vb. sıkça yer almaktadır.

Bu çalışmada, kültürel ögelerin çevirisi ve çevirmenlerin bu ögeleri Almanca, Arapça ve İngilizceye aktarırken karşılaşabileceği zorluklar ve farklı dillere yapılan çevirilerde farklılaşan çözüm önerileri, çeviride kültürel uzaklık ve yakınlık meselesi ekseninde irdelenmiştir. Üç erek dil üzerinden yürütülen ve bu anlamda benzerlerinden farklılık gösteren bu araştırmanın kuramsal arka planını Venuti, Newmark, Aixela ve Florin’in kültürel ögelerin çevirisine ilişkin yaklaşımları oluşturmakta ve söz konusu kuramcıların önerdiği mikro ve makro çeviri yöntemleri yol gösterici olmaktadır.

İngilizce “realia” (Florin 1993) olarak adlandırılan bu kültürel ögelerin kültürel açıdan uzak bir dile (Almanca, İngilizce) çevirisinde karşılaşılan sorunlar ile bu ögelerin kültürel açıdan yakın olduğu bir dile (Arapça) çevirisinde karşılaşılan zorlukların farklılık gösterdiği görülür. Kültürel açıdan uzak bir dile yapılan çevirilerde karşılaşılabilecek sorunlar pek çok araştırmanın konusu olmuşken, kaynak metnin ait olduğu kültür ile erek kültür arasında yeterli mesafe olmadığında yaşanabilecek sorunların çok üzerinde durulmadığı söylenebilir. Halbuki böylesi durumlarda, çevirmeni başka başka sorunlar beklemektedir. Bu sorunlara bir örnek, yalancı eşdeğer olarak adlandırılan üstü örtük alımlama tuzakları olabilir.

Bu açılardan bakıldığında, çalışmamızda kültürel ögelerin çevrildiği erek dilin son derece önemli olduğu, erek dilin kültürel açıdan uzak ya da yakın olmasının çeviri sürecini etkilediği, çevirmenlerin yazdığı üst metinlerin de bu anlamda farklılık gösterebileceği temsili örnekler üzerinden gözler önüne serilmiştir.