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Carotenogénesis y pigmentos en Cucurbita spp.
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Rodríguez-Restrepo Robert Augusto , Valdés-Restrepo Magda Piedad ,   Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, Ortiz-López Juan José ,   Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Ortiz-Grisales Sanin ,   Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Published: June 2023

Los carotenoides son pigmentos orgánicos que el organismo no puede sintetizar y deben ser suministrados en la dieta humana. Este artículo de revisión tiene por objetivo abordar la ruta carotenogénica y los pigmentos predominantes en la pulpa de cucurbitáceas, siendo una de las hortalizas con mayor contenido de carotenoides, de tonalidades amarillo y naranja. Se recopiló literatura relevante sobre la temática proveniente de libros y de artículos científicos, identificando que el género Cucurbita, por ser de naturaleza alógama, expresa alta variabilidad fenotípica y genotípica, que es afectada por el ambiente y, ello, supone alta variabilidad en la composición de carotenoides del fruto, tanto cuantitativa como cualitativamente. Los carotenoides son los responsables de dar color característico a las flores y a los frutos; los apocarotenoides son conocidos por dar aromas, fragancias y sabores. El almacenamiento y la biosíntesis de los carotenoides se genera en los plastidios, estos pigmentos se pueden sintetizar por la ruta del metileritritol difosfato (MEP) hasta licopeno, donde se bifurca a α-caroteno y β-caroteno y, posteriormente, mediante hidroxilaciones, se generan las xantofilas. Su importancia en la acumulación de carotenoides en frutos radica en las múltiples funciones y beneficios en plantas, animales y humanos, como fotoreceptores y fotoprotectores de luz, colorantes agroindustriales, antioxidantes, reducción de enfermedades crónicas, precursores de vitamina A, entre otros beneficios, cabe destacar el alto contenido de carotenos totales en cucurbitáceas encontrándose en Cucurbita moschata más de 600 μg/g en genotipos mejorados.
Integrated processing methodology to identify the spatial variability of accumulated infiltration for agricultural soil
Authors:   Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales U.D.C.A, Orjuela-Matta Helber Milton , Sanjuanelo-Corredor Danny Wilson ,   Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales U.D.C.A, Vásquez-Lizcano Jonathan ,   Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria – Agrosavia, Cubides-Posada Katherin ,   Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales U.D.C.A, Rodríguez-Tibaquirá Julián Francisco ,   Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales U.D.C.A, Torres-Rodríguez Juan Carlos ,   Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales U.D.C.A, Ramírez-Poveda Heiner Alfonso ,   Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales U.D.C.A
Published: June 2023

The infiltration of water in the soil, and its variation in space, is essential to establish the irrigation schedule for crops and to evaluate the possible degrading effects on the soil. The objective was to develop an integrated processing methodology in Rstudio to identify the spatial variability of the accumulated infiltration, in two phases related to pea crops. Field sampling was carried out on a rectangular mesh with 48 points per moment, using double infiltrometer rings. The data were evaluated by means of geostatistical tools adjusted with programming code in Rstudio, defining the relationships between the magnitudes of the accumulated infiltration, for different test instants, without the need to make statistical adjustments to the normality of variables, discriminated over a period between 1 and 80 minutes. The results suggest the existence of spatial variability of the accumulated infiltration in the two evaluated phases, considering that most of the analyzed data were adjusted to multiple variance models, maintaining a degree of spatial dependence, and validating the effectiveness of the adjusted methodology developed and implemented. The spatial relationships were corroborated by means of contour maps, where the spatial variation of the accumulated infiltration between the two identified cultivation moments was observed. The reliability of the interpolation by the Ordinary Kriging method was verified by generating variance maps, establishing the degree of homogeneity of the interpolation. The variability of infiltration confirms the validity of the adjusted methodology implemented.
FINTECH, PROFITABILITAS DAN EFISIENSI BANK UMUM KONVENSIONAL DI INDONESIA
Authors: Saputra Sahdan , Komala Rina , Aryani R. Ayu Ida
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis dampak financial technology (FinTech) terhadap profitabilitas bank dan peran efisiensi bank dalam memitigasi dampak FinTech terhadap profitabilitas. Sampel sebanyak 40 bank umum tradisional yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama periode 2016-2021 digunakan untuk penelitian ini. Dalam analisis ini, FinTech diukur dengan volume transaksi pinjaman P2P yang dilakukan oleh perusahaan FinTech, profitabilitas diukur dengan return on equity (ROA), dan efisiensi perbankan diukur dengan net interest margin (NIM). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa FinTech berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap profitabilitas. Selain itu, penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa efisiensi bank memitigasi dampak negatif FinTech terhadap profitabilitas bank. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tingkat efisiensi bank berperan strategis dalam meredam dampak FinTech sebagai pesaing yang dapat menurunkan profitabilitas bank.
Pilot Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial Evaluating the Feasibility of an Intranasal Oxytocin in Improving Social Cognition in Individuals Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Michaelian Johannes C. , McCade Donna , Hoyos Camilla M. , Brodaty Henry , Harrison Fleur , Henry Julie D. , Guastella Adam J. , Naismith Sharon L.
Published: June 2023

Background:

Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) demonstrate extensive deficits in social cognition. To date, no studies have investigated the feasibility of an intranasal oxytocin (INOT) treatment to improve social cognition in individuals living with AD.

Objective:

We conducted a pilot trial to determine recruitment feasibility, enrolment acceptability, and adherence to an INOT treatment to inform on the subsequent design of a future randomized controlled trial (RCT). We also estimated the effect sizes of potential social cognitive function outcome measures related to participants and their caregivers.

Methods:

Four individuals with AD were enrolled in a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial involving a one-week treatment period with both INOT (72 IU twice daily) and placebo.

Results:

All participants reported no treatment-causative or serious adverse events following repeated INOT administration. While enrolment acceptability (100%) and INOT adherence (placebo, 95%; INOT, 98%) were excellent, feasibility of recruitment was not acceptable (i.e., n = 4/58 individuals screened met inclusion criteria). However, positive/large effects were associated with secondary outcomes of self-reported health and wellbeing, caregiver ‘burden’, intimacy and interpersonal-bonding, following repeated INOT administration. No positive effects were associated with participant outcomes of social cognition.

Conclusion:

This pilot RCT provides first evidence that INOT administration in individuals living with AD is safe and well-tolerated. Despite limitations in sample size, moderate-to-large effect size improvements were identified in participant health outcomes as well as core social cognitive functions and ‘burden’ as reported by a caregiver. This suggests potential broad-ranging beneficial effects of INOT which should be assessed in future RCTs.
MET Inhibitors for Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Brundage James Nicholas , Sahu Kamal Kant , Maughan Benjamin Louis
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND:

Papillary renal cell carcinoma (PRCC) has a relatively poor prognosis in the metastatic setting. In contrast to clear cell kidney cancer, there are limited treatment options specifically tested in PRCC. Alterations in the MET pathway are common in PRCC and may play a pivotal role in promoting tumor growth and the development of resistance to systemic therapy.

OBJECTIVE:

Current data on the efficacy of MET inhibitors over standard of care in PRCC is immature and evolving. The purpose of this systematic review is to assess and summarize the results and limitations of landmark trials of MET inhibitors for PRCC as well as to discuss barriers faced by trials of these drugs.

METHODS:

Manuscripts and abstracts were collected from PubMed, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) historical abstracts and European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) historical abstracts. Included studies must have been either a clinical trial, systematic review or narrative review and included PRCC patients. Patients must have been treated with a selective or non-selective MET inhibitor. After the final application of criteria, 30 studies were included.

RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS:

Cabozantinib has the best evidence for use showing improved outcomes in PRCC. Other MET inhibitors, including savolitinib, crizotinib, and foretinib have shown possible benefit in patients with MET-positive disease, but the inconsistent definition of MET status and a low patient accrual rate prevented further extrapolation of the individual trial results. Future trials of single agent savolitinib, as well as combination MET inhibitor/ immuno-oncology (IO) therapies, have the potential to change the therapeutic landscape of using MET inhibitors for PRCC.
Insomnia among female flight attendants: Related factors and its association with mental health
Authors: Hu Chia Jung , Chen Yen Ju , Hong Rei Mei
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND: Sleep and mental health are very important in the aviation industry. Reports show that gender is one of the risk factors of insomnia, and most Asian flight attendants are female. Therefore, it is necessary to understand insomnia, and the correction to mental health among female flight attendants. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of insomnia in female flight attendants and its association with mental health. METHODS: We used a cross-sectional design. We recruited 412 female flight attendants with more than 3 months of working experience. We collected the socio-demographic and work-related data, measured insomnia and mental health by the Athens Insomnia and Brief Symptom Rating Scales. Descriptive statistics, single-factor analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling were performed to analyze the relationships. RESULTS: There are 45.4% of female flight attendants having insomnia, and 24.8% had suspicious insomnia. The most considerable and serious insomnia problem was falling asleep (15.3%, 4.9%). Factors related to insomnia include smoking, drinking, family load (e.g., housekeeping and caring for family), economic stress and late-night/early morning workdays during last month. Also, insomnia had a direct association with mental health (T = 17.11, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: We found that insomnia is negatively correlated with the above factors and mental health. We recommend that airline industries can run their sleep-education programs and provide relevant mental-health-promotion programs for flight attendants.
Validity of “OfficeCheck”: A self-musculoskeletal assessment tool for screening work-related musculoskeletal disorders in office workers
Authors: Rujiret Upiriyasakul , Keerin Mekhora , Julaporn Pooliam , Petcharatana Bhuanantanondh , Wattana Jalayondeja , Chutima Jalayondeja
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND: Early self-assessment for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is crucial in preventing severe symptoms and long-term consequences. Accessible tools are necessary for proactive management. OBJECTIVE: To validate the OfficeCheck web application as a screening tool to classify office workers as capable of self-management for specific symptoms of WMSDs or requiring professional consultation. METHODS: This study was conducted to determine the criterion-related validity of OfficeCheck using physical therapy assessment as the reference standard. In total, 223 office workers who work with a computer more than two hours a day with or without symptoms of WMSDs participated in this study. All of them were classified by self-assessment on the OfficeCheck process flow (Kappa = 0.841) and physical therapy assessment, respectively. For statistical analysis, classification numbers were calculated for sensitivity, specificity, false positive rate (FPR), false negative rate (FNR), positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV). RESULTS: A total of 223 workers with a mean age of 38.9±9.0 years and mean body mass index (BMI) of 24.3±5.2 kg/m2 were illustrated. The most common areas of complaint were neck/upper back and lower back/hip. The results indicated that OfficeCheck had high sensitivity (95.1%), low specificity (42.0%), low PPV (38.0%), and high NPV (95.8%). The FPR was 58.0% and the FNR was 4.9%. CONCLUSION: OfficeCheck was found to have high sensitivity to classify office workers as capable of self-management for specific symptoms of WMSDs or requiring professional consultation. The use of OfficeCheck is thus recommended for self-detection and management to stop the consequences of WMSDs.
Traffic Associations
Authors: Ford Franklin
Published: June 2023

Published in the Wichita Daily Eagle, May 4, 1897
EUROPEJSKI MECHANIZM OCHRONY LUDNOŚCI - WYKORZYSTANIE MODUŁÓW RATOWNICZO-GAŚNICZYCH
Authors: Kogut Bogusław
Published: June 2023

Streszczenie: Artykuł opisuje podstawy prawne oraz system funkcjonowania europejskiej ochrony ludności. Przedstawione w nim zostały najważniejsze akty prawne tworzące europejski system ochrony ludności. Dużo uwagi w tej publikacji poświęcono podstawom prawnym i sposobie funkcjonowania Wspólnotowego Mechanizmu Ochrony Ludności oraz powstałego po przekształceniach Unijnego Mechanizmu Ochrony Ludności (UMOL), będących podstawowymi narzędziami koordynacji działań ratowniczych podejmowanych przez poszczególne państwa uczestniczące w europejskim systemie ochrony ludności, ale także samodzielnym i samowystarczalnym zespołom wykorzystywanym w działaniach ratowniczych tzw. modułom ochrony ludności. Warto nadmienić, że Mechanizm Ochrony Ludności może być uaktywniony w sytuacjach zagrożeń, a jego aktywacja jest następstwem apelu o pomoc państwa poszkodowanego. Mechanizm funkcjonuje od kilkunastu lat i aktualnie trwają prace nad stworzeniem nowej podstawy prawnej dla jego rozszerzonego funkcjonowania. Propozycja zakłada wzmocnienie funkcjonowania UMOL zarówno pod względem finansowym z Instrumentu Unii Europejskiej na rzecz Odbudowy, jak również operacyjnym poprzez m.in. zwiększenie i wzmocnienie roli Centrum Koordynacji Reagowania Kryzysowego (ERCC), jako zintegrowanego ośrodka operacyjnego. Projekt ma także na celu wzmocnienie funkcjonującej w ramach UMOL rezerwy rescEU. W artykule przedstawiono także narzędzia, jakimi posługuje się Mechanizm Ochrony Ludności w ramach działań i są to moduły. Przedstawienie charakterystyki modułów i realizowanych przez nie zadań pozwala w przypadku zdarzenia i prośby potrzebującego państwa o pomoc szczegółowo określić zasoby ratownicze, jakie winny być zadysponowane w celu udzielenia pomocy. Artykuł przedstawia także polskie moduły, które zostały przygotowane do działań w ramach funkcjonującego mechanizmu. Polskie moduły to znaczący wkład w Unijny Mechanizm Ochrony Ludności i biorące wielokrotnie udział w misjach międzynarodowych dotyczących zarówno pomocy ratowniczej, jaki humanitarnej.
The Role of the Seventh-day Adventist Minister in Public Evangelism
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Corkum Ken
Published: June 2023

Problem. How to find time to include evangelistic meetings in ministerial work is one of the most important concerns of Seventh-day Adventist ministers. Models for pastoral evangelistic work usually come from full-time evangelists and not practicing pastors. It was the purpose of this project (1) to determine what responsibility the minister has for conducting public meetings and (2) to demonstrate an approach that would help a pastor include public meetings in his program. Method. The project was divided into two parts. Part 1 presents data from research on the New Testament, the writings of E. G. White, and Seventh-day Adventist history. Part 2 records personal experiences while conducting public meetings in sackville, Nova Scotia, as pastor of the Sandy Lake SDA Church. The second part also includes the experience of a recent seminary graduate, Jim Rieder, as he was guided through his first public evangelistic meeting. Results. Two models for ministerial work found in the New Testament are Jesus and Paul. Their ministries were to continue to widen their circles of influence until the whole world was enveloped. In her writings, Ellen White makes frequent reference to the models of Jesus and Paul. She holds that soul-winning efforts were to be the primary work of the ministry while in "regions beyond" and while visiting the churches. Large public meetings were to be conducted by men of experience with special gifts, while smaller meetings and house-to-house efforts were the primary work of most ministers. This picture was generally true for the first hundred years of Seventh-day Adventist Church history. Since World War II, ministers have been asked to perform evangelistic efforts while functioning as settled pastors. It appears most settled ministers are struggling to maintain the primacy of soul-winning work in their present ministry. Both Jim Rieder and I were able to successfully carry out our church responsibilities while preparing, presenting, and following-up the commitments involved with the public meetings. Conclusions. The New Testament, E. G. White writings, and Seventh-day Adventist historical records affirm that ministers include the public meeting in their shepherding work. The Seventh-day Adventist Church needs to clarify to ministers and church members what ministerial models are acceptable to the denomination. Even though public evangelism may be difficult for some to include in the present pastoral program, public meetings can still be conducted and become a fulfilling part of every pastor's ministry.
A Family Life Program to Assist Caribbean Immigrant Families of the Malton Seventh-day Adventist Church in Their Adjustment to Canadian Culture
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Edwards Haskell
Published: June 2023

The rapid increase of Caribbean immigrants into Canada, especially to the large Metropolitan centers, coupled with the separation-reunion syndrome which results from their "shift" pattern of migration have contributed significantly to the alarming decadence of the Caribbean immigrant family. This project seeks to design and implement a seminar series that will help spouses and parents of these families to understand and identify with the nature of the challenges brought about or accentuated by migration, and also to help them develop strategies and skills for effectively coping with these challenges. The project explores the historical and sociological context in which West Indian culture developed, the pattern of Caribbean migration to Canada, and the nature of their adaptation to the Canadian context. To determine what specific church involvement is indicated, the project undertakes a brief Biblical review of the origin, nature, purpose, and role of marriage and the family, and shows that the church has a theological mandate for involvement in social dysfunction, especially as it relates to society’s basic unit— the family. The research suggests that the answer may lie in such ministries as a seminar series informed by insights from the social sciences as well as from the Bible, designed to help strengthen family ties in a new cultural environment, to rebuild damaged self-concept— especially in children and youth, to provide motivation for family planning and achievement— especially in areas that focus on their reasons for migration, and generally to help move them forward in their adaptation process as new Canadians. The package that has evolved can easily be used by clergy or laity alike. The reaction of the participants in the initial implementation of the seminar series confirmed the magnitude of the task and the reality that seminars such as these may be a major contribution in resolving the presenting problem. The responses of the participants suggest the need for a similar program targeted at single parents and an appropriate program that responds to the needs of youth.
The Adventist Church's Position and Response to Socio-Cultural Issues in Africa
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Kisaka John
Published: June 2023

- Note - This Doctor of Ministry project report falls in a category described in the Seminary Bulletin as "Project II" in fulfillment of requirements for an alternate curriculum plan under which the candidates prepares two related papers— a theological position paper addressing some issue or problem in the church theologically, and a professional paper addressing this issue or problem from the standpoint of ministerial practice.
An Analysis and Role Description of the Seventh-day Adventist Conference Ministerial Secretary in North America
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, McVay William
Published: June 2023

Problem. Although the local conference ministerial association secretary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America has been designated as the "pastor's pastor," relatively little study has been given to the meaning and job description implied by this title. The goal of this study, therefore, was to discover from a broad sampling of ministers, ministerial association secretaries, and conference presidents their perceptions concerning the role of this office, and to compile from this and related data a role description for the office of conference ministerial association secretary in North America. Method. Informal and formal interviews with 93 ministers, some of whom were ministerial secretaries and conference presidents, produced the content of a questionnaire dealing with the role of the conference ministerial association secretary in North America. This questionnaire was sent to a random sampling of 326 ministers, all conference ministerial association secretaries, and all conference presidents in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. In addition to the above, the writer corresponded with other denominations and searched the Scriptures seeking data and principles relative to a ministry-to-ministers. Results. The respondents perceived the ministerial association secretary as of equal or greater importance than the secretaries of the departments of the conference such as "Lay Activities" or "Sabbath School." They further perceived the need for a ministerial association secretary who would share with then on a personal level not only the needed skills of ministry but "personal encouragement" as well. They reacted negatively to the ministerial association secretary as "administrator" and positively to those categories which saw him as a "pastor's pastor" to the Seventh-day Adventist ministry. Conclusions. It was concluded that a ministerial association secretary functioning as a "ministry-to-ministers" is needed at the local conference level. On the basis of these findings and related research, a role description for the conference ministerial association secretary in North America was developed.
Development Of A Coping Mechanism Seminar For Single Parents Within A Seventh-Day Adventist Context
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Osborne Elliott
Published: June 2023

Problem One of the fastest growing groups in American society is the single-parent household. There are four areas of concern that single parents have identified repeatedly at the Juniper Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is the purpose of this study to address these concerns through the development and field testing of a seminar with suggested coping skills to aide single parents in rearing their children within a Christian environment. Method A questionnaire was developed to secure pertinent information to aide the researcher to ascertain the specific content to be included in the coping-skills seminar for single-parents. A syllabus was developed outlining four lectures with suggested coping skills in the areas of finance, dating and sex, personal space, and discipline. The seminar was conducted in a small group setting of fifteen participants with one facilitator. Results The single-parent population of the Juniper Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church has benefitted in specific and tangible ways after actually applying many of the coping skills presented in the coping-skills seminar for single parents. The local church was affected positively as the church witnessed healing in its congregation. The pastor, as facilitator, matured as he participated in a significant aspect of ministry that addressed major problems with practical solutions. The greatest benefit went to the children of these single parents. Savings accounts have been opened for children, more time is given to meal preparation, some fathers are being held financially accountable, and discipline is not as harsh in most households. Conclusions Careful study into the difficulties facing single parents with the purpose of finding practical solutions to problems is reaping a rich harvest. The coping skills seminar for single parents is a tool leading to more positive relationships between single-parent and child. The church community is a participant in the mission of the church as it relieves the suffering of the oppressed. The Juniper Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church has enhanced its ability to recognize and relieve pain through the implementation of the coping-skills seminar for single parents .
Strategy For Holy Week Incarnational Evangelism For The West Puerto Rico Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Pagan Efren
Published: June 2023

Problem Most of the people living in Puerto Rico claim or are claimed to be Catholics by the Catholic leadership of the Island. Most of them have only a form of religion, having lost sight of the power of Christ's religion. They need to be led back to Christ, even though they are unconscious of their situation or of their spiritual need. Method Each person is unique, but some characteristics are similar to most of the people in a specific group. Catholics constitute a large group in Puerto Rico. To reach them, one must understand them and approach them in the proper way. With this in mind, international evangelism should be done, and Holy Week is the most advantageous time of the year to do it. Results Holy Week is the best time of year to bring Catholics to public evangelistic meetings. Holy Week evangelism has also proved to be the most effective method for bringing them into the evangelical community of believers in Christ. For several years Holy Week has been the time of year when more people from a Catholic background have been baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist church in the West Puerto Rico Conference. Conclusions The West Puerto Rico Conference of Seventh-day Adventists should adopt a standard and permanent plan for evangelism during Holy Week. This means six to seven months of aggressive evangelism, enough to reach the baptismal goals of the whole year. The rest of the year could be dedicated to a follow-up program on behalf of the new converts.
Rationale And Suggested Program For Workshop On Congregational Singing For Use In Local Church Or District
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Ederesinghe Christopher
Published: June 2023

Problem Congregational singing represents the part of corporate worship in which the entire group of worshipers present participates. It is therefore a vital and integral part of public worship. However, despite the availability of broad general guidelines at denominational level, these have not always been implemented in an effective manner at the level of the local church or pastoral district. Method This project report is presented in two parts. Part 1 comprises a position paper which which serves as the theo retical component of the project. This includes a biblical/ theological rationale for congregational singing, a denominational perspective, an historical overview of Christian hymnody, and suggestions for the implementation of the workshop program which follows. The practical component of the project is contained in Part 2 which contains the suggested workshop program. The latter is arranged to be presented over two weekends, covering Friday evening and all day Sabbath of each weekend. Workshop material for presentation during the first weekend is designed to help the individual church member as well as the entire congregation to have a better understanding of the role of congregational singing in the context of worship. The workshop sessions outlined for the second weekend are addressed specifically to the music personnel and worship leaders of the church, and are designed to help them better understand their responsibilities as leaders and planners of congregational singing. Conclusions This project seeks to fill a definite need in the churches. However, its usefulness depends on its implementation by the local churches and districts based on the attitudes of local pastors and music leaders toward congregational singing.
A Study Of The Concepts Of Worship Held By Korean Seventh-day Adventist Youth Undergoing Cultural Shift In The United States
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Chough Kwang Rim
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to develop a theology of corporate worship and to study the concepts of worship held by the youth of a specific ethnic group who are moving away from their native cultural background, and will inevitably be exposed to the new culture. The researcher of this project intends to apply these theological concepts of worship to a specifically situated group of youth, namely representatives of the second generation of the Korean Seventh-day Adventist churches in the United States. This research and.investigation was carried out in a selected number of Korean Seventh-day Adventist churches in the United States. The study consists of two parts. Part I is in the form of a theological position paper stating the author's grounding conviction with respect to worship. Part II, then, proceeds to examine the concepts of worship held by Korean Seventh-day Adventist youth undergoing cultural shift in the United States.
A Strategy For The Presentation Of The Principles Of Christian Stewardship To The Seventh-day Adventist Churches In South America
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Roncarolo Roberto
Published: June 2023

Problem In the SDA Church in South America there are deficiencies in three clearly defined aspects of the educative phase of stewardship campaigns: (1) in the unilateral presentation of the doctrine of stewardship, (2) in the methods and procedures used in that presentation, and (3) in the persons that receive the benefits of said presentation. In this project, the problem of how to improve the efficiency of stewardship education is discussed. Method The purpose of this research is to develop and evaluate a series of Christian stewardship meetings that differs from the series now in use in South America in its educational focus. The project is organized in two main parts. The first is a search for socio-economic, cultural-religious, and biblical-theological foundations for Christian stewardship in the South American context. The second part deals with the strategies, methods, and techniques used in the proposed stewardship meetings. Results The results obtained from three instruments applied to the members of the three churches exposed to the new method, indicated that a positive change in intellectual comprehension, in feelings and attitudes toward stewardship, and in the practice of Christian stewardship followed the meetings. At the same time, several suggestions are considered that might contribute to the further improvement of the meetings. While this study does not provide the answer to all the deficiencies of Christian stewardship education in the SDA Churches of South America, it does open additional areas of study for further research.
An Evaluation Of Evangelism In The Seventh-day Adventist Churches Of The Southern California Conference
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Johnson Russell
Published: June 2023

Problem The recruitment of new members is a major objective of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Many of the departments within the Church compile reports including the number of baptisms which have resulted from their programs. Data from these departments frequently overlap, lack detail, and are of questionable value in evaluating the relative effectiveness of various evangelistic methods. An evaluation of current Adventist evangelism is needed to determine the relative effectiveness of evangelistic methods that the new members perceive as having influenced them to join the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Method The methods used divided the study into three areas: (1) the preparation of a brief theological and historical description of the significance of evangelism in the Seventh-day Adventist Church; (2) the collection of data by means of a questionnaire administered by personal interviews and through the mail from a randomly selected group of new church members in the Southern California Conference; and (3) the organization of the gleaned information into tables giving frequencies and percentages. In order to improve the effectiveness and broaden the scope of Church evangelism, the data were analyzed to identify the relative effectiveness of the various evangelistic methods upon new members' decisions to join the Church. Results The results were related to five research objectives. The majority of new members first learned about the Adventist Church through a family member or relative. The greatest personal influence on the new member's decision to join the Church was a family member or relative, while the greatest evangelistic factor was Bible studies with the pastor. Sixty-seven percent of the new members indicated that a church doctrine had "very much" influence on their decision to join the Adventist Church. The data further revealed the influence of evangelistic methods on the new member's decision to join were primarily Adventist doctrines, secondarily Adventist people, and thirdly evangelistic factors with a dominant Bible-study component.. Conclusions Some of the conclusions of the study are: (1) the Seventh-day Adventist Church should use evangelistic methods which present distinc tive Adventist doctrines and which have significant personal and/or Bible-study components; (2) an evaluation instrument should be developed for ongoing Church and/or Conference use which would aid in planning for evangelism; and (3) a theology of evangelism is needed to serve as a basis for guiding evangelistic methodology.
A Conceptual Model Of Seventh-day Adventist Organization For The Local Church
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Delafield Trevor
Published: June 2023

Problem In order for the Seventh-day Adventist church to accomplish fully its mission, the local church must be organized effectively to produce the results required by its mission. For this purpose, a conceptual model may be helpful. Until the present, no such model had been developed. The constant appearance of new techniques and processes in management call for development of instruments for evaluation by the church, and have at the same time raised the discipline to new heights of respectability. The question of the theology of the church is under study as never before. At least one Seventh-day Adventist theologian pointed to the need for continuing development of the church's ecclesiology. This project, then is a study undertaken for the purpose of developing a model of Seventh-day Adventist organization in the light of selected.literature in the fields of contemporary ecclesiology, organization, church administration and Seventh-day Adventist organizational history. Emphasis was given to the development of a denominationally-sponsored plan of organization for the local church with specific application to local church officer and member organization. Method The basic methodology employed was that of making an application of a select number of concepts to the situation in an effort to discover new or existing alternatives for local church organization. Ecclesiology, Seventh-day Adventist organizational history and business organization and management were selected to serve as data for the development of a model. ' It was then attempted to analyze the data examined in order to move towards the development of a model. Particular attention was paid to the matter of Seventh-day Adventist concepts of organization and management as seen in Adventist history during the years prior to and following the 1901 General Conference. Because of her role in Seventh-da}' Adventist history the views of Ellen G. White were dealt with. Results On the basis of the contextual study eight concepts were derived from ecclesiology. Sixteen concepts were derived from a comparison of Seventh-day Adventist organizational thought and organizational theory. On this basis a series of organizational postulates were developed, and on the basis of. these postulates a model was developed. An application was made to the local church situation using prescriptive guidelines and a hypothetical local church, the Logansport Seventh-day Adventist church, as an illustrative scenario.
A Design For a Segment Based on the Methods of Selected Old Testament Preachers to be Included in a Course in Homiletics
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Gonzalez Vilmar
Published: June 2023

This project attempts to discover some criteria (or characteristics) that can be used in contemporary preaching, based in the Old Testament. So I selected seven Old Testament preachers (prophets) and analyzed seven of their sermons (or messages) or parts thereof. Somehow they cover the history of Israel as a nation starting with Moses down to Haggai. The other five are; Joshua, Solomon, Elijah, Amos and Jeremiah. Once I discovered the contents of their messages, I tried to relate them to contemporary preaching. I believe it is useful and contains helpful materials for the use of ministers and preachers. Also, it is intended to be used as a segment of a course in Homiletics. This study is divided in three main parts as follows: Part I deals with a comparative analysis of the seven selected sermons to discover the homiletical characteristics that they might provide. Part II suggests a segment of a Syllabus for a Course in Homiletics. It contains a brief discussion of the pedagogical methodology to be used, a Syllabus, one full lecture and two sermons. Part III presents some conclusions and personal reflections on how this project helped me to improve my ministry in preaching. One interesting feature in this study is that all seven sermons have the covenant between God and Israel, at Sinai, as background. It undergirds all the messages of the prophets. I hope that this study will help preachers to become more familiar with Old Testament preaching, and thus not only them, but their listeners as well can benefit from their sermons.
ANALISA DAN PERANCANGAN ARSITEKTUR ENTERPRISE MENGGUNAKAN THE OPEN GROUP ARCHITECTURE FRAMEWORK (TOGAF) : STUDI KASUS KOPERASI SYARIAH BENTENG MIKRO INDONESIA (KOPSYAH BMI)
Authors: Anwar Solihin Muhamad , Firmansyah Gerry , Kailani Ridwan M , Supardi Supardi , Irawan Devi
Published: June 2023

Pada era globalisasi pemanfaatan suatu teknologi informasi pada organisasi mulai dikembangkan dengan strategi yang beragam, hal ini diperlukan terlebih pada sebuah organisasi simpan pinjam pada koperasi dimana lanjunya perkebangan sistem atau teknologi informasi akan berpengaruh pada proses bisnis yang sedang berjalan. Koperasi Syariah Benteng Mikro Indonesia atau disingkat Kopsyah BMI adalah Koperasi Simpan Pinjam dan Pembiayaan Syariah yang merupakan Koperasi Besar Indonesia yang memiliki 77 kantor cabang. Begitupun dengan program kerja dalam divisi-divisi manajerial Kopsyah belum terintegrasi dan audit internal yang dilakukan oleh TIM Satuan Pengendali Internal (SPI) belum menggunakan aplikasi atau online, sehingga laporan audit internal harus di rekap dan ditulis dengan menggunakan aplikasi office sehingga membutuhkan waktu dan tidak dapat mengambil keputusan dengan cepat. Setiap kegiatan usaha atau bisnis pasti diperlukan perancangan arsitektur bisnis untuk memudahkan dalam pencapaian visi dan misi perusahaan. Enterprise Architecture (EA) adalah kumpulan dari metode, model, dan prinsip yang digunakan dalam membuat rancangan dan merealisasiskan teknologi informasi, proses bisnis, struktur organisasi, dan infrastrukturnya. Hasil Enterprise Architecture pada koperasi syariah BMI, terdapat beberapa usulan fase arsitektur visi untuk merubah struktur organisasi dari segi peran dan stakeholders. Sehingga harapannya dapat mempertanggungjawabkan tugasnya masing-masing dalam struktur organisasi untuk mencapai visi dan misi. Dapat juga memberikan dokumentasi setiap tahapan mulai dari data, aplikasi hingga proses bisnis di BMI Kopsyah baik dari segi Sistem informasi maupun teknologi informasi yang diusulkan oleh TOGAF untuk mencakup keseluruhan kegiatan di BMI Kopsyah.
Analysis of Factors Influencing Interest and Behavior in Using ShopeePay Features Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) Model
Authors: Desvira Nanda Suci , Aransyah Muhammad Fikry
Published: June 2023

This research is motivated by technological developments that continue to provide innovations aimed at facilitating human work, such as innovations in payment methods that can be done digitally and non-cash, called digital wallets. One digital wallet with the most users in Indonesia is ShopeePay. However, the existence of ShopeePay has yet to be entirely accepted by digital wallet users in Indonesia, as shown through a consumer survey in 2022 which resulted in conclusions regarding ShopeePay experiencing a decline in users. This study intends to determine the factors that influence behavioral intention and use behavior of the ShopeePay feature as measured by the variables in the UTAUT 2 model. This quantitative study uses a survey method with 100 respondents using the ShopeePay digital wallet. Samples were taken using a purposive sampling technique. The data analysis technique used is the SEM-PLS method, and the data is processed using SMART PLS 4.0 software. The results of this study indicate that the factors that significantly influence the behavioral intention of the ShopeePay feature are social influence, price value, and habit. Then, the use behavior of the ShopeePay feature is significantly influenced by facilitating conditions and habits. Meanwhile, the performance expectancy, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, and hedonic motivation variables do not have a significant effect on the behavioral intention of the ShopeePay feature.
Exploring User Experience and User Interface of Indonesian e-Health PeduliLindungi Mobile-Apps with MeCUE 2.0 Framework
Authors: Darmawan Aang Kisnu , Arifin Imam , Anwari Anwari
Published: June 2023

PeduliLindungi Mobile-Apps (PLMA) is a mobile-based e-Health application that was released by the Ministry of Communication and Information (KOMINFO) of the Republic of Indonesia in April 2020. Its goal is to help the government keep track of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia and stop it from spreading. PLMA is used to find Covid-19, keep track of it, warn people about it, and stop it from spreading. Reports say that more than 10,000,000 people have downloaded PLMA, and KOMINFO has told all citizens that they must use this app. But PLMA was criticized by people who used its apps because of problems like application errors, data leaks, and mistakes in user data. Also, as of September 29, 2021, 470,521 people had reviewed it on the Google Play Store, giving it an average score of 3.8. The score from the PLMA review shows that the application needs to be improved. PLMA also gets complaints about how hard it is to navigate, how features aren't clear, how there are problems with connection and performance, how personal data isn't safe, and how hard it is to get to. The purpose of the research is to investigate and evaluate PLMA which focuses on the user experience (UX) or user interface (UI) of application users. UI/UX in PLMA has been measured or evaluated in a few studies, but the numbers are still very small and limited. Minge (2020) came up with the meCUE 2.0 framework as a way to evaluate an application user experience service. It is a fairly new and comprehensive framework. The MeCUE 2.0 Framework has a questionnaire with 34 statement items. It is made up of 4 modules: Modules I and II (Perception of quality of instrumental and non-instrumental products), Module III (Emotions), Module IV (Consequences), and Module V (Overall Evaluation). In the first step of this study, the meCUE 2.0 questionnaire was translated and then given to 50 people. The results showed that the UI/UX ratings for PLMA were 3.17 for usefulness, 4 for usability, 3.33 for visual aesthetics, 3 for status, 3.67 for commitment, 3.67 for positive emotions, 2.67 for negative emotions, 3.67 for intention to use, 2.67 for product loyalty, and 3.67 for overall evaluation.(107.00). This research makes a contribution both in terms of ideas and in terms of how it can be used. For example, it tells UX designers and policymakers that they should pay attention to important factors while developing PLMAs.
Загальне адміністративне право України : підручник
Authors:   Національний університет «Одеська юридична академія»
Published: June 2023

Підручник підготовлено колективом авторів з урахуванням сучасної української та зарубіжної концепції адміністративного права. Особлива увага приділена питанням публічного адміністрування через призму людиноцентристської ідеології адміністративного права та його спрямування на надання публічних послуг. Призначений для студентів, які вивчають дисципліни: «Адмінстративне право України», «Адміністративне судочинство», «Публічна служба», «Службове право України». Може стати в пригоді слухачам Центру підготовки державних службовців і професійних суддів під час вивчення відповідних навчальних дисциплін освітньо-професійної програми підготовки магістрів зі спеціальності «Державне управління та адміністрування» та аспірантам під час навчання за відповідними навчальними програмами. А також буде корисним науковцям, публічних службовцям, практичним працівникам державних органів та органів місцевого самоврядування.
Indicadores de medio ambiente en el Estado de Jalisco
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Mejía Rodríguez Jorge Antonio
Published: June 2023

El artículo presenta una selección de indicadores del INEGI en materia de recursos naturales y medio ambiente del estado de Jalisco, provenientes de fuentes de ese instituto y externas, con el propósito de ofrecer una visión de la situación y las tendencias de dichos recursos, además del desempeño ambiental reciente en la entidad.
Crisis mundial, crisis mexicana y perspectivas
Authors: Romero Morett Martín G. , Maclennan Bruce
Published: June 2023

Este artículo analiza la forma en que la crisis financiera internacional ha venido a agravar la situación de bajo a nulo crecimiento que ha registrado la economía mexicana durante los últimos 20 años. Los gobiernos de los tres sexenios más recientes han preferido la estabilidad económica al crecimiento y al desarrollo. A consecuencia de ello, los rezagos sociales se han venido acumulando, y dos de ellos, sumamente graves, son la pobreza y la desigualdad.
En el foro social mundial de Túnez: La lucha contra la mercantilización de la naturaleza
Authors: Achleitner Wolfang
Published: June 2023

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