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A Comparative Study of the Concept of Atonement in the Writings of John R. W. Stott and Ellen G. White
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Oladini Lawrence
Published: April 2023

The study examines two evangelical penal substitutionary theologies of atonement presented by John Stott and Ellen White. It adopts a descriptive and analytic approach to examine the respective atonement theologies of both authors. Chapter 1 introduces the purpose of the dissertation and the methodology adopted. Chapter 2 examines the different theories of atonement in Christian theology. Chapters 3 and 4 examine the respective atonement theologies of Stott and White. Chapter 5 is a comparative analysis of the concept of atonement in both authors, while chapter 6 summarizes the conclusions of the study. -- Purpose. The purpose of the research is to describe, analyze, and compare the concept of atonement as articulated in the theological writings of Stott and White. The study endeavors to explore the contrasting scope of atonement present in the two respective theological systems. It also aims at discovering whether there are any evangelical theological bases for a rapprochement between Stott‘s atonement theology (which is centered on the cross) and that of White (which is also centered on the cross, but also includes the heavenly sanctuary ministry of Christ). Additionally, the research also aims at finding out the reasons for the differences in their atonement theologies, since they both subscribe to the penal substitutionary view. Another goal of the research is to discover any distinctive contributions that both theologies might have made to the Christian theology of atonement. -- Method. In order to bring out the similarities and differences between the two theologies of atonement, the study examines their respective assumptions, presuppositions, and methodology. Other relevant criteria used in the comparative study include the centrality of the cross, the achievement of the cross, atonement as substitution, the high priestly ministry of Christ, and the scope of the atonement. -- Conclusion. The conclusion of the study reveals that the atonement theologies of Stott and White reveal a common commitment to two pillars of evangelicalism, namely the supreme authority of Scripture and the penal substitutionary view of atonement. However, critical differences between the two theologies in their respective presuppositions in their doctrines of God in relation to atonement on the cross versus atonement in stages, the extent of the atonement, the issue of the revocability of justification, the cosmic controversy theme, and the high priestly ministry of Christ seem to account for the differences observed in the theologies. Overall, White‘s theology seems to be broader in its presentation of the scope of the atonement and seems to be more consistent with the scriptural evidence. It is hoped that the renewed interest in the judgment aspect of the atonement by some evangelical theologians in recent times may lead to a more sympathetic examination of the broader view of White on atonement in the wider evangelical theological arena.
The Meaning and Function of System in Theology
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Watson Timothy
Published: April 2023

Topic. Due to the nature of the discipline, the importance of our understanding of the meaning of the term "system" in systematic theology cannot be gainsaid. Unfortunately, however, there seems to be little discussion or critique to how this term is being used and its meaning is often taken for granted, even though it seems to mean different things to different authors. Purpose. To address this ambiguity, this study takes a close look at the etymological development of this word in its various linguistic forms as it has been used in theology through history. Then, based on this etymological analysis, an intensional definition is proposed with analysis of each element represented inthat definition (whole, parts, and articulation) to clarify the meaning of this term as it has been used in theology. Finally, from that definition and its isolated elements, an instrument of analysis (the architectonic analysis) is designed and applied to two examples of theological systems to demonstrate the function of this idea in theology. Sources. For the etymological survey, this study focused primarily on theological and philosophical works inhistory that address the meaning of the word "system" with its Greek (συστημα) and Latin (systema ) roots. These sources begin with the introduction of the word into theological usage with Bartholomew Keckermann's Systema logicae (1600) and trickle off shortly after Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit (1807), with particular attention to John Heinrich Lambert, Immanuel Kant, and Soren Kierkegaard. In additional to my own bibliographical research, I was indebted to Otto Ritschl's System und systematische Methode in der Geschichte des wissenschaftlichen Sprachgebrauchs und der philosophischen Methodologie (1906). For the application of the architectonic analysis on specific examples, I chose the iconic works of Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologica and Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics. Conclusions. After applying the architectonic analysis to the works of Aquinas and Barth, the definition proposed--'A theological system is a cognitive whole of articulated theological doctrines'--was found adequate to account for the structures represented by the Summa Theologica and Church Dogmatics . That is, based on the meaning of system as it is used in theology, these two works can confidently be called "systems." Also, inaddition to confirming the meaning of this word and demonstrating its function in these great works, the architectonic analysis proposed here exposed the essential element of a conditioning, transcendental principle in anything properly called a system. That is, a system will always include at least one independent, necessary part, which provides the basis for both the whole expected and the articulation of its parts. Additionally, reminiscent of Gödel's incompleteness theorem, this part is axiomatic and transcendent, and can not be validated or invalidated by the system in which it is found, but separately, as a dependent part in a greater system.
The Relationship of Servant Leadership Attributes to Sales Performance of Salespersons in the Healthcare Industry in 2011
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Auxier William
Published: April 2023

Problem. Servant leadership scholars have claimed that servant-led business organizations are more financially viable, but these claims are based on anecdotal evidence. This quantitative study examines the relationship of servant leadership to revenue generation in business organizations by analyzing the predictability of servant leadership attributes on sales performance. This was accomplished by studying salespersons in the healthcare industry. Method. One hundred ninety-four study participants completed questionnaires providing quantitative measurements of the seven factors of servant leadership: (a) developing and empowering others, (b) humility, (c) authentic leadership, (d) open participatory leadership, (e) inspiring leadership, (f) visionary leadership, and (g) courageous leadership, utilizing the Servant Leadership Profile—Revised (SLPR). Sales performance was measured by sales ranking within each respective salesperson’s company, and broken down into three categories; (a) Top 20%, (b) 21% - 40% and (c) 41% and below. Results. Discriminant function analysis generated two discriminant functions that were significant. The first discriminant function was labeled Voice and had the strongest relationship with the following factors of servant leadership: developing and empowering others, authentic leadership, and visionary leadership. The first discriminant function was a good predictor of sales performance. The second discriminant function was labeled Human Resource Management and had the strongest relationship with the following factors of servant leadership: open participatory leadership, courageous leadership, and inspiring leadership. The second discriminant function predicted membership in the 21% - 40% sales-ranking group, mediocre sales performance. One factor of servant leadership, humility, was eliminated as a predictor of sales performance. Conclusions. Developing and empowering others, authentic leadership, and visionary leadership are good predictors of sales performance. Open participatory leadership, courageous leadership, and inspiring leadership predict mediocre sales performance. Humility was eliminated as a predictor of sales performance. Business leaders with high mean scores for developing and empowering others, authentic leadership, and visionary leadership are likely to have a positive impact on the financial viability of a business organization.
Teachers' Perceptions of the Availability and Need of a Support Program for Students with Learning Difficulties Attending Elementary Schools in the Atlantic Union Conference
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Coke Lileth
Published: April 2023

Purpose of the Study. Support programs have been known to be very effective in helping students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' perceptions of the availability and need of a support program for students with learning difficulties who attend elementary schools operated by the Atlantic Union (AU) Conference. The study also identified elements of a support program that teachers perceived as both available and necessary for the academic growth and development of these students. Method. This study employed a survey research methodology in which survey questionnaires were used to gather information from teachers in Seventh-day Adventist elementary schools operated by the AU Conference. The study utilized self-administered survey questionnaires sent to 265 subjects, from 55 elementary schools operated by the AU Conference. Results. Approximately 43% of the teachers reported that support programs were available for students with learning difficulties attending schools in the AU conference. Not surprisingly, about 93% of the teachers indicated there is a need for such a support program. Except for ethnicity and Conferences, no relationships were found between reported availability and demographic characteristics ( p >0.05) and perceived need and demographic characteristics (p >0.05). Teachers employed by the New York (New York and Greater New York) Conference perceive that a comprehensive and collaborative system is available, whereas Northeastern teachers perceive that valuing and addressing diversity, assessment procedures, and comprehensive and collaborative systems are needed. The African American and Caribbean American teachers perceive a greater need for all elements of a support program with the exception of skills development and support. The responding teachers also believe that parents, teachers, and students experience various challenges in not having a support program and that there are many advantages in having such a program. Conclusions. Findings of this study indicate that the majority of AU Conference elementary school teachers perceive that there is a need for a support program to assist students experiencing learning difficulties. Findings also indicate that nearly half of AU Conference elementary school teachers perceive that although some elements of a support program (assessment procedures and positive learning opportunities) may be currently available, elements needed may strongly outweigh availability. These results strongly suggest that there may be a significant need for additional support programs for children with learning difficulties attending AU Conference elementary schools. This study also provides data that may be useful to policy makers and school administrators regarding the specific elements of a support program that teachers perceive as being needed.
Toward a Holistic Interdisciplinary Model of Human Being: a Hebraic-Christian Perspective of the Human Observer and its Beneficial Impact on the Theology-and-Science Dialogue, Society, and the Environment
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Abrahamson Karen
Published: April 2023

Problem A challenge faced by the theology-and-science dialogue is how to effectively communicate across disciplinary lines. The community assumes that there is a methodology or cluster of methodologies that allows for interdisciplinary conversation to take place. However, the community is not in agreement about how this process should occur or the hermeneutical principles that should guide it. Is it possible to surmount the problem of methodological compatibility and to generate mutually beneficial and fruitful dialogue through seeking a point of commonality between all the disciplines of the theology-and-science dialogue? Purpose The purpose of this dissertation is to discover a philosophical ground in a Hebraic-Christian concept of human being for building fruitful theology-and-science dialogue that is sensitive to the physical (natural sciences), moral (philosophy and social sciences), and spiritual (theology) attributes of human being. Method To aid me in the hermeneutical task, I turn to social scientist Roy Bhaskar, who proposes (1) that the flow of knowledge proceeds from ontology to epistemology, or from "manifest phenomena to the structures that generate them"; (2) that social constructs, due to their ability to influence human behavior, have ontological characteristics; and (3) that because reality is a unified stratification and that disciplines develop along these stratifications, it is possible to work across them along points of commonality for the purpose of interdisciplinary dialogue. Conclusions In this dissertation, I draw the following conclusions: 1. As relational beings, humans wield power to change the flow of history simply by their presence and observation of the world; thus it would appear that the definition that humans attribute to themselves is indicative of how they will approach and take care of their environment. 2. While a philosophically influenced natural science is a positive step toward resolving the problem of human being in relation to its environment, it is suggested that only when a spiritual dimension is added to the definition of human being that the problem may be addressed more completely. 3. Finally, I apply the definition of human being proposed by the Hebraic-Christian perspective to interdisciplinary discussions regarding the problems of economy and ecology, especially those that consist of hate crimes and other types of abuses against other humans. Thus human being serves as a fruitful common ground for the theology-and-science dialogue.
The Effect of Repeated Reading With Pairs of Students in a Large-Group Setting on Fluency and Comprehension for Students At Risk for Reading Failure
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Frame John
Published: April 2023

Problem. Some students are failing to develop acceptable reading skills; however, instructional time allocated to reading fluency can increase reading comprehension. The purpose of this study was to compare students who received repeated reading with pairs of students in a large-group setting with those who did not in terms of reading fluency, rates of reading fluency growth, and reading comprehension for students at risk for reading failure in a school in a Midwestern mid-sized city. Method. An experimental pretest-posttest with control group design was used with grade level stratified (2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade) intervention (N = 27) and control (N = 30) groups. All students were at risk for reading failure based onDynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills Oral Reading Fluency (DORF). Socioeconomic data indicated 82% of the school's students were eligible for the federal free or reduced-price lunch program. The students were homogenously paired and engaged in repeated reading in a large group using fiction and nonfiction stories at their instructional level. The study consisted of 32 sessions, 15 minutes per day, 3 to 4 days per week, over 7 weeks. The three dependent variables were pre- and posttest performance on the DORF, DORF progressing monitoring slope, and the Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GRADE). Results. The ANCOVA result for DORF was nonsignificant, F (1, 54) = .40, p = .529, partial = .01. The omnibus test of the 2 × 3 ANCOVA for DORF progress monitoring slope was nonsignificant, F (2, 47) = 2.49, p = .094, partial η >2 = .10, indicating no significant interaction between the treatment condition and grade level. There was no significant main effect for grade level, F (2, 47) = .294, p = .746, partial η 2 = .01, but a significant main effect for condition was found, F (1, 47) = 7.80, p = .008, partial η2 = .14, Cohen's d = 0.72. Students in the intervention group had a statistically significant steeper slope for rates of reading fluency growth, along with a medium to large effect size. The ANCOVA for GRADE was nonsignificant, F (1, 52) = 3.34, p = .074, partial η2 = .06. Conclusions. The theory of automaticity as applied to reading development was supported by the results. Repeated reading with pairs of students in a large-group setting was an effective intervention for rates of reading fluency growth (slope) for students at risk for reading failure; however, significant results were not found on pre- and posttests for fluency and comprehension. The short length of the study and sensitivity of the comprehension measure may not have allowed sufficient opportunity to detect changes in difference between the groups in these areas. This study demonstrated that one adult was able to facilitate the development of reading fluency with a classroom of students who were below standard.
The Persian Period Pottery of Tall Al-'Umayri
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Drey Philip
Published: April 2023

Problem In Transjordan, archaeological evidence found at well-stratified sites and dating to the Persian period (539-330 BC) has been lacking until the publication series of Tall al- ‘Umayri. This dissertation determines a pottery typology of the Persian period by distinguishing between the Iron II/Persian period and the Persian period of Tall al- ‘Umayri. Method The ceramic evidence dating to the Persian period from the site of Tall al-‘Umayri was systematically collected and organized according to the form typology set out in Ancient Pottery of Transjordan. The Persian pottery was then compared to Iron II/Persian pottery in order to discover differences between these two periods. Results Several differences between the Iron II/Persian pottery and Persian pottery of Tall al-‘Umayri were discovered. Differences included pottery forms and characteristics appearing in the Persian period but not found in the Iron II/Persian period as well as decorative treatments. Conclusions Differences between Iron II/Persian pottery and Persian pottery do exist. These differences are tangible enough to be used to separate archaeological finds and define them as belonging to the Iron II/Persian period or the Persian period.
A Study of Warfare Theodicy in the Writings of Ellen G. White and Gregory A. Boyd
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Duah Martha
Published: April 2023

The problem of evil has been an issue for all religions over the centuries. But it is a crucial issue for theism because of its affirmation of the co-existence of an omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent God and evil. Theologians and philosophical theologians have developed a plethora of materials in response to the problem. However, according to critics, none of the responses in and of themselves adequately deals with theism's problem of suffering and evil. As a result, this study explores the warfare theodicy, a Christian response to the problem of sin, suffering, and evil, which seems to have been neglected by scholars for a long time. The study focuses on the writings of Ellen G. White and Gregory A. Boyd, the two foremost detailed and exhaustive presenters of the warfare theodicy in the nineteenth and twenty-first centuries respectively. The goal is to assess the relationship between the two models of warfare theodicy and the plausibility of the warfare theodicy as a Christian response to the problem of suffering and evil. The approach to this study is descriptive, analytical, comparative, and evaluative. Chapter 1 provides a survey of the historical background for the problem of evil and introduces the problem, the purpose, and the methodology of the study. Chapter 2 describes three major Christian approaches to the problem of evil and scholarly critiques of these approaches, while chapters 3 and 4 analytically describe Boyd's and White's models of warfare theodicy, respectively. The first section of chapter 5 compares and contrasts the two models of warfare theodicy and the second section evaluates them. Chapter 6 summarizes the findings of the study and then answers the questions concerning the relationship between the two models of the warfare theodicy and their plausibility as a Christian response to the problem of evil. The study shows that the differing outlook of the authors' use of science in theology leads to divergence in the two models of warfare theodicy. Therefore, to the question of the relationship between the two models, the study concludes that they may be related, but given the degree of their differences they are two distinctive warfare theodicies. Concerning the question of the viability of the warfare theodicy, the study concludes that although both models of the warfare theodicy leave some philosophical questions unanswered, the Great Controversy Theodicy is a more satisfactory Christian response to the problem of suffering and evil, and, the Trinitarian Warfare Theodicy is a less satisfactory Christian response to the problem of evil.
Anchoring Change in Higher Education : Narratives from Senior Executives at Malcolm Baldrige Award-Winning Institutions
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Kisunzu Cheryl
Published: April 2023

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to explore Kotter’s (1996) eighth stage for leading change. Specifically, it is to identify strategies for anchoring planned change in institutions of higher education. Design. This is a qualitative multiple case study. Each of the participating organizations is an institution of higher education uniquely distinguished as a recipient of the United State’s highest recognition for progressive excellence—the Malcolm Baldrige Award. A narrative design is used to conduct in-depth exploration of leading planned change, specifically anchoring this planned change into the culture of academic institutions of higher learning. Purposeful sampling was used to identify a homogenous group of 6 participants. These individuals were senior leaders with rankings equivalent to dean or higher. Each of the participants was an active leader in their organization’s planned change to implement the Malcolm Baldrige criteria. They each played an active role in seeking to secure recognition for performance excellence as defined through sustained implementation of this change. In addition, they each served as senior leaders at the respective organizations when this award for excellence was granted to these distinctive institutions. Cross-case analysis was used to identify strategies for anchoring planned change in academic organizations. Results. A trilogy of shared strategies from all three institutions emerged that answers the research question, “What strategies do senior executives use to anchor planned change in Malcolm Baldrige award- winning academic institutions of higher education?” They are as follows: 1. Utilize sustained leadership to ensure that change aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and values and is integrated into the strategic planning process through assessment of progressive performance excellence. 2. Incorporate performance expectations of excellence into new employee and new student orientations. 3. Implement communication systems which are open, authentic, and responsive—especially with faculty. Conclusion. I recommend that greater consideration be given to the length of contracts for presidents and senior leaders (e.g., 5 years); that intentionality be given to attaching the planned change to strategic planning; that research specific to the role that orientation plays in sustaining change be conducted; and that multifaceted communication systems which create organizational trust between leadership and faculty, such that a culture of abundance is implemented.
Narratives of Longevity From the Perspective of Seventh-day Adventist School Administrators in North America: a Multiple Case Study
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ledesma Janet
Published: April 2023

Problem. The average length of stay for school principals in the Seventh-day Adventist system of education in North America is 2.5-4.0 years. Elementary principals remain in leadership for 2.5 years, day academy principals stay for 3.6 years, and boarding academy principals stay for 4.0 years. Many studies have identified reasons why school principals leave their jobs. However, few studies have been conducted to understand why principals in the organization stay. Purpose. The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of principals who have remained in leadership in the Adventist system of education in North America longer than 10 years in a single school building. The research question, How do principals in the Adventist system of education in North America describe their role and the experiences that helped them stay as administrators in one location for 10 consecutive years? was the focus of this study. Method. A qualitative multiple-case study design using narrative inquiry was utilized to describe the experiences of Adventist principals in North America who stayed a minimum of 10 years in one location. The criterion used for this sampling directly reflected the purpose of this study and guided the identification of information-rich cases. The primary criterion used for the study was (a) the principal had served as an administrator for 10 consecutive years in one school building, (b) they were identified by their union education directors and approved to participate in this study by their local education superintendents, (c) the principals were chosen with every effort to reflect a balance between gender, ethnicity, and a balance of service time, school size, and types of schools, and (d) Spiritual leadership theory and resiliency theory as theoretical perspectives. Findings. Principals in the Adventist system of education in North America who have stayed in one building for 10 or more consecutive years are resilient spiritual leaders. They thrive inspite of the fact the role and expectations associated with their jobs are undefined and quite complex. The demands of the job, personnel issues, parent and student issues, board issues, financial issues, constituency and community issues all contribute to over work and imbalanced lives. Yet because of their strong relationship with God, they are able to be resilient even when faced with adversity. Most rely on prayer and the support of their families to sustain them through many difficult and challenging moments. They stay because of their passion for the students, commitment to God's calling, passion for ministry, and passion to serve others.
The Effects of a Videoconferencing Implementation Project on Educators' Level of Concern in Southwest Michigan Schools
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Lundgren Dennis
Published: April 2023

Problem. Two-way, interactive videoconferencing is emerging as an important technology tool for K-12 educators. The challenge is to identify and describe successful implementation. Educator concerns related to implementation may inhibit success. The focus of this study of a federally funded videoconferencing project is to address the factors that influence educators' level of concern. Method. The Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) Stages of Concern (SoC) instrument was administered to measure the level of concern of two cohorts of participants. Data related to project, including number of connections, district and building technical support, professional development, and equipment reliability were also collected. One-way repeated measures of analysis of variance was used to determine if change took place in the Stages of Concern responses while canonical correlation and multiple regression were used to examine the relationship between level of concern and factors thought to be related to project implementation (e.g. number of connections, equipment reliability, etc.). Results. Overall, approximately 86% of the participants were at levels 1-3 on the measure of levels of concern at the beginning of the project. At the end of the project implementation period (at posttest), about 84% were at levels 4-5. Canonical correlation analysis indicated that level of concern and number of connections were significantly associated with professional development hours, building tech support and equipment reliability ( rc = 0.81, p = 0.001). Higher levels of concern (-0.88) and a larger number of connections (-0.71) are associated with higher professional development hours (-0.60), better building tech support (-0.42), and higher equipment reliability (-0.69). However, equipment reliability (β = 0.59) is the best predictor of participants' level of concern. By itself, equipment reliability accounted for 42% ( r = 0 .65) of the variance in participants' levels of concern. Conclusions. The activities in the project in this study resulted in improved levels of concernfor the project participants. Improved levels of concern and increased number of connections result from higher levels of equipment reliability, adequate building-level technical support, and a high level of professional development with equipment reliability having the most impact. It is essential that as videoconferencing projects are implemented, leaders at all levels address these factors.
Key Factors of Faith Development : the Relationship Between Family and Church Factors and Faith Development of Adolescents and Young Adults in German-Speaking Europe
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Schulze Alexander
Published: April 2023

Problem. The church is losing its children. Research revealed that more than two thirds of the next generation leave their congregations during their teens and early 20s. Without these adolescents and young adults the church has no viable future. While the youth are able to make their way without church, the church will definitely not make its way without the youth. The problem addressed in this study is the continuing challenge for church leaders, educators, and administrators to provide the best possible conditions for spiritual and organizational growth in order to retain the next generation. Method. Observation and anecdotal evidence have suggested for a long time that the faith development of adolescents and young adults is influenced by family and church factors. But no actual study had been done to investigate whether these observations can be confirmed and generalized across German-speaking Europe. This study is based on the data gathered by Valuegenesis Europe and examines if a relationship between family and church variables and the faith development of adolescents and young adults in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland can be established. All 335 items of the original Valuegenesis Europe questionnaire were checked for applicability. Finally, 145 items were selected that resulted in 13 family variables, 14 church variables, and 7 control variables. Further, four new faith development scales were constructed and first employed as a new outcome measure for adolescents and young adults in German-speaking Europe. The sample of this study was 1,359 adolescents and young adults between 14 and 25 years of age. Seven overarching null hypotheses were tested in order to answer the seven research questions of this study. For the statistical procedures, Pearson correlation coefficient, ANOVA, multiple regression analysis, and multiple regression analysis using forward stepwise and backward stepwise procedures were used. Results. The study confirmed what anecdotal evidence already suggests: There are key factors of faith development in the area of family as well as in the area of church that influence the faith development of adolescents and young adults in German-speaking Europe. Family and church variables had the strongest relationship with the Belonging aspect of Faith Development followed by Doing and Believing. Caring always showed the weakest relationship. There are more and stronger key factors of faith development in the area of church than in the area of family. The strongest key factors in the area of family are Spiritual Life, Family Climate, and Religious Mother. The strongest key factors in the area of church are Church Activities, Youth Ministry, Importance of Church Relationships, Responsibilities and Personal Gifts, Worship Experience, Meaningful Youth Program, Thinking Climate, Spiritual Needs, and Church Warmth.
The Development of the Seventh-day Adventist Understanding of Ellen G. White's Prophetic Gift, 1844-1889
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Levterov Theodore
Published: April 2023

Topic. This study is a historical investigation examining the development of the Seventh-day Adventist understanding of Ellen White's prophetic gift between 1844 and 1889. Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and analyze the stages of the development of the Seventh-day Adventist understanding of Ellen G. White's prophetic gift from 1844 through 1889 from a historical perspective only. This research is not a theological study and therefore it is beyond its scope to judge, to prove, or to disprove the prophetic gift of Ellen White. It starts with 1844 when Ellen White claimed to have received her first vision and finishes with 1889 when the major essential arguments for and against her prophetic gift were in place. Sources. This research examined published and unpublished primary sources and documents related to Ellen White's prophetic gift from 1844 to 1889. Secondary sources were only used for background or historical context. The primary documents included periodicals, books, tracts, letters, and manuscripts written against or in defense of Ellen White. The majority of the sources were found in the General Conference Archives, the Ellen White Estate Office in Silver Spring, Maryland, and the Center for Adventist Research at Andrews University. Conclusions. The study identified four general stages in the development of the Seventh-day Adventist understanding of Ellen White's prophetic gift. Stage one covered the period from 1844 to 1850 during which the Sabbatarian group established some initial arguments for its acceptance of Ellen White's claim of having the gift of prophecy. Stage two examined the years from 1851 to 1862 during which the movement developed a more systematic biblical reasoning for the validity of the modern display of the gift of prophecy and saw it as one of the identifying marks of God's true people. In stage three, from 1863 to 1881, Ellen White's prophetic gift became a part of the Seventh-day Adventist statement of beliefs. The denomination also clarified questions related to the relationship between Ellen White's writings and the Bible. Stage four, from 1882 to 1889, refined Adventism's understanding of Ellen White's prophetic gift in relation to the doctrine of inspiration and questions of suppression and plagiarism. By the end of 1889 Seventh-day Adventists had developed their major arguments for their belief in Ellen White and were convinced that she possessed the genuine gift of prophecy.
Trading Volume and Overpricing of Lottery-type Stocks
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Cheon Yong-Ho
Published: April 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine whether trading volume amplifies the extent to which lottery-type stocks are overpriced, and whether economic sentiment index explains time-variation in the magnitude of the volume amplification effect.
Design/methodology/approach - We examine monthly returns on 5x5 monthly bivariate portfolios formed by lottery characteristics (measured by maximum daily return) and trading volume. In addition, we perform time-series regression tests to examine how the volume amplification effect changes in high and low economic sentiment periods, after controlling for Fama-French three factors.
Findings - Our bivariate portfolio analysis shows that the overpricing of lottery-type stocks are mostly pronounced among high trading volume stocks. In contrast, for low trading volume stocks, overpricing of lottery-type stocks appears to vanish. Furthermore, the amplification effect of trading volume on overpricing of lottery-type stock is concentrated in high economic sentiment periods.
Research implications or Originality - This study is the first attempt to examine whether trading volume drives lottery-type stocks’ overpricing in the Korean stock market. Furthermore, our analysis unveils the time-varying nature of volume amplification effect. The results suggest that trading volume might play a important hidden role in asset pricing, opening a new line of researches in the future.
Corporate Cash Shortfalls and External Financing: Evidence from Korea
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Kim So-Yeon , Jin Meiyan , Park Saeyeul
Published: April 2023

Purpose - Based on the funding-horizon theory, this study aims to test the effects of cash needs and the persistence of external funding needs on firms' external financing.
Design/methodology/approach - Financial data of Korean listed companies were collected from DataGuide. Immediate and near-term cash shortfalls are defined using the methodology of Haung and Ritter (2021). We estimate multinomial logit regressions for the financing choice.
Findings - First, all three cash depletion variables used in our study increase the likelihood of external financing. Second, firms prefer to issue debt to meet immediate spending and equity to meet long-lived cash needs. Third, this effect is more pronounced for high R&D firms. Fourth, chaebol firms with internal capital markets defer raising external capital for immediate and near-term cash needs.
Research implications or Originality - This paper provide empirical evidence that immediate and near-term cash needs induce external financing, and the persistence of cash needs affects the choice between debt and equity, the finding which is consistent with the funding-horizon theory of financing decisions. Being the first paper to test the funding-horizon theory using Korean data, this paper contributes to the literature on the capital structure of Korean firms.
The Effects of Job Satisfaction on the Life Satisfaction of Individuals with Disabilities
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Ji Yunho , Han Jangheon
Published: April 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of job satisfaction related attributes on the level of life satisfaction of individuals with disabilities. Job satisfaction related elements consist of wage level, job stability, working condition, career development, and communication.
Design/methodology/approach - For the data collection, this research made use of The Korean Panel Survey of Employment for people with disabilities, with the study period consisting of 2016-2018, and the number of observations measuring 4405. For the data analysis, the ordinary least square, fixed effect, and random effect regression models were used.
Findings - The results indicate that the life satisfaction of people with disabilities is positively influenced by wage satisfaction, job stability satisfaction, working condition satisfaction, career development satisfaction, and communication satisfaction.
Research implications or Originality - This study informs policy makers for the design of welfare for people with disability, specifically related to their labor conditions.
Herederos de las sombras, cuentario de Luis Antonio Aguilar Monsalve
Authors: Behr Hans
Published: April 2023

Herederos de las sombras, cuentario de Luis Antonio Aguilar Monsalve
Estancias, novela andrógina de Alicia Ortega Caicedo
Authors: Tirado Hartmann Margarethe
Published: April 2023

Estancias, novela andrógina de Alicia Ortega Caicedo
Violencia social: temática regularizada y necesaria para la recepción de la novela policial peruana (1990-2013)
Authors: Delgado Del Aguila Jesús Miguel
Published: April 2023

Este artículo sistematiza las temáticas abordadas desde la novela policial peruana en el período de los años 1990 hasta el 2013, siendo la violencia social la que más destaca. Para fundamentar esa recurrencia, el autor se basa en fuentes afines que distinguen el corpus según su clasificación. Sociológicamente, se hallan los postulados teóricos como el de posmodernidad de Fredric Jameson y Mario Vargas Llosa, junto con el de criminalidad de Luis Rodríguez Manzanera. En el Perú no se evidencia una taxonomía hegemónica que se tome como referente de la misma. Una de las causas es la escasa documentación acerca de temas policiales, judiciales, históricos y culturales que maneja el propio autor sobre sus obras. Esto se demuestra en el transcurso de este trabajo a través de la recepción crítica, que comprende tres tópicos insoslayables: la demanda del lector con respecto a este género literario, las limitaciones que conllevan el rechazo inconsciente a todo producto valorativo y la implicancia del mercado de la cultura de masas.
La revolución de las locas: de la crítica social a la constitución poética en el Manifiesto, de Pedro Lemebel
Authors: Galván-Díaz Félix Joaquín
Published: April 2023

En septiembre de 1986 se presentó el poema Manifiesto, de Pedro Lemebel, durante un acto del Partido Comunista en la Estación Mapocho de Santiago. La crítica señala que el texto cuestionaba los valores neoliberales que marginaban a las sexualidades disidentes y sus prolongaciones en la izquierda. Sin embargo, en este artículo, mediante análisis textual y considerando el contexto de producción, propongo, por un lado, que confrontaba los preceptos marxistas sobre la homosexualidad con el fin de eludir la segregación de los disidentes sexuales en Chile en caso de lograrse la revolución comunista —como ocurría en Cuba—; por otro, que la actitud ético-política de la composición se traduce en una poética que imbrica cuerpo, género, sexualidad y compromiso social.
O ensino religioso nas escolas públicas e o princípio da laicidade
Authors: Melo Márcia Luz de
Published: April 2023

O sistema educacional brasileiro nunca esteve alheio aos muitos movimentos da sociedade, assim, não poderia, também, estar distanciado do fenômeno religioso, uma vez que a escola é uma parcela da comunidade e todas as expressões de uma sociedade se encontram nela, mesmo que em menor proporção. O presente artigo em questão busca realizar uma discussão acerca da importância de respeitar as diversas crenças religiosas existentes no país. No desenvolvimento desta pesquisa, que foi construída através da análise de bibliografias e análises das legislações que legitimam o ensino religioso, discute-se a seguinte questão: o docente da disciplina de ensino religioso, participante de uma formação integral, poderia ministrar aulas dessa disciplina sem ser tendencioso, considerando o contexto da diversidade religiosa e a legislação existente no país? Por fim, entende-se que, embora criticado pelo risco de poder se transformar num violador do direito humano, o ensino religioso, obedecendo aos critérios estabelecidos nas legislações, inclusive criando legislações que favoreçam a formação de educadores para esse fim, pode converter-se num importante mecanismo de aperfeiçoamento da convivência pacífica e de respeito às pluralidades que formam as identidades dos sujeitos que compõem a sociedade brasileira.
A importância da formação continuada dos professores de classes inclusivas de alunos surdos no Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Cabral Marcos Vinicius Afonso
Published: April 2023

A premissa pela luta da comunidade surda pelo direito a inclusão vem desde o final do século XVIII, quando foram criadas em diversos países do continente Europeu as primeiras instituições dedicadas ao ensino e aprendizagem de pessoas surdas. Diante disso, os questionamentos apresentados neste estudo referem-se ao processo da formação de professores que atuam na educação e inclusão dos alunos surdos do ensino fundamental. A fim de sustentar e fundamentar a construção desta investigação referente à temática descrita no trabalho, utilizaram-se estudos e corroborações de autores como Calbente (2017), Saviani (2010), entre outros. O estudo tem como objetivo geral investigar o processo de formação de professores para a educação inclusiva de alunos com deficiência auditiva, isso se dará por meio de observações e diálogos, permitindo assim, o diagnóstico do processo de ensino do aluno surdo no âmbito escolar. Esta pesquisa, é uma abordagem qualitativa, caracterizada como um estudo de caso, complementada por meio de levantamento bibliográfico que retratam o contexto de inclusão de alunos surdos, além de entrevista com professores de classes inclusivas de uma escola pública do município de Muaná-Pará, ilha do Marajó. Por tanto, ao se investigar o processo de ensino destes estudantes, pretende-se também, averiguar as problemáticas de teoria e prática enfrentadas pelo educador no processo de ensino do aluno surdo em sala de aula, examinar questões referentes ao desafio da inclusão educacional dos alunos surdos e refletir sobre as práticas de ensino destes professores em sala de aula. O estudo demonstrou que a inclusão exige uma grande preparação dos professores que lhes proporcionará sabedoria e entendimento para lidarem com todas as diferenças e limitações socioeducativas no ambiente escolar.
Análisis prototípico de docentes de clase regular sobre la sala de recursos
Authors: Macedo Davinni da Silva , Gonzaga Luciano Luz
Published: April 2023

Esta investigación es parte integral de la Maestría Profesional en Enseñanza de Ciencias y Salud, de una Institución de Enseñanza Superior del Estado de Río de Janeiro, y tiene como objetivo identificar los principales cognemas de los profesores de Educación Básica, de una escuela pública de la Baixada Fluminense región, en el Estado de Río de Janeiro, sobre la Sala de Recursos Multifuncionales. Al grupo se le aplicó un Test de Evocación Libre de Palabras a partir del término inductor “sala de recursos” y el análisis fue realizado por el software Evocación 2000. La Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales de Moscovici (1961) fue el principal aporte teórico de la investigación. De esta forma, se buscó detectar posibles creencias que los docentes de la clase regular desarrollan sobre la sala de recursos de la unidad escolar donde actúan, en un intento de valorar los saberes y opiniones de estos profesionales en relación a la Atención Educativa Especializada (AEE) y pensar de posibles estrategias que pueden contribuir al trabajo colaborativo entre los maestros de clase regular y los maestros de sala de recursos. Como resultado, la centralidad de la representación revela que el ‘amor’ es el engranaje para que el espacio funcione. Por otro lado, la periferia revela el carácter de ayuda y celo en la asistencia a los alumnos con necesidades especiales.
Neumotórax pos-COVID-19, ¿secundario a la rotura de un neumatocele o de una bulla?
Authors: Álvarez-Díaz Nieves
Published: April 2023

Se ha descrito en la literatura la aparición de neumatoceles en los pacientes con neumonía por COVID-19 aunque su fisiopatología e incidencia exacta son desconocidas. Clínicamente y con las técnicas de imagen disponibles, resulta difícil discernir entre un neumatocele y una bulla, dos patologías con una fisiopatología distinta y tratamientos diferentes, siendo el diagnóstico definitivo, el análisis anatomopatólogico. Se describe el manejo perioperatorio de un paciente de 41 años programado de forma electiva para toracotomía derecha, aerostasis, resección de neumatocele y absceso pulmonar por Staphylococcus aureus meticilin sensible tras neumonía por COVID-19. El curso peroperatorio fue sin incidencias. El análisis anatomopatológico de las muestras quirúrgicas informó de intensa fibrosis y que se trataba de una bulla subpleural.