The Nature of Beauty and Its Objective Manifestation Serve as Evidence of the God Described in the Bible

In exploring the concept of objective beauty in nature, a strong argument emerges for the existence of a divine creator as described in the Bible. This thesis, titled “The Nature of Beauty and its Objective Manifestation Serve as Evidence of the God Described in the Bible,” proposes that the intricate design and objective manifestation of beauty in the world are indicative of a higher transcendent being, prompting us to contemplate the profound mysteries of creation and the interconnectedness of aesthetics and spirituality. Through this lens of beauty, we are challenged to engage in a thought-provoking discourse that encompasses apologetics, philosophy, theology, and aesthetics, ultimately leading us to recognize and contemplate the presence of a higher power within the wondrous tapestry of the cosmos, as illustrated in Psalm 19:1-4 and Romans 1:18-20. From this perspective, we can confidently assert that the nature of beauty and its objective manifestation support the rational and reasonable belief in the Biblical God. This should incite us to delve deeper into examining beauty as a revelatory sign pointing towards a transcendent reality beyond our immediate sensory experiences, urging us to reflect on the intricate interplay between aesthetics, divinity, and the mysterious aspects of creation. Thus, beauty found in nature serves as a continual invitation to acknowledge and contemplate the presence of the Biblical God, encouraging us to seek out the profound truths hidden beneath the surface of our everyday perceptions

Incorporating Safety Excellence into Urban Air Mobility (UAM): Insights from Commercial Aviation, Rotorcraft, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

This paper focused on safety considerations in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) through a cross-industry examination of commercial aviation, rotorcraft, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Although UAM promises transformative benefits, there are safety concerns remaining. Based on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Concept of Operations (ConOps), the literature review explained the fundamental concepts of UAM. In commercial aviation, regulatory framework, pilot training and certification, vehicle design and maintenance, and emergency response planning are emphasized. For rotorcraft, safety requirements for vertical flight, collision avoidance systems, heliport standards, and weather adaptability are crucial. Leveraging UAS advancements, the study suggested autonomous systems, sense-and-avoid technology, and remote piloting for enhanced safety in the UAM sector

Potential Adverse Cardiovascular Side Effects Following mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination

The COVID-19 vaccine, regarded as a triumph by some and a danger by others, has been studied due to the presence of adverse cardiovascular side effects experienced by some individuals following vaccination. Incidence and prevalence rates of these effects are examined by various demographic factors, primarily age and sex. The most prevalent adverse cardiovascular effects noted are myocarditis, pericarditis, cardiovascular disease, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitation, and acute myocardial infarction. Due to the novelty of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, many health studies have focused their data analysis on age or sex characteristics, however many excellent opportunities for future research are necessary to understand the full impact of the vaccine on adverse cardiovascular outcomes at the population level

A Phenomenological Study of Female Master of Divinity Graduates\u27 Experiences and Role Incongruity at Texas Baptist Seminaries

Women pursue Christian education, obeying God’s call to prepare for ministry leadership. This qualitative hermeneutical phenomenological research study aimed to examine the perspectives of women graduates from Master of Divinity (MDiv) programs at Baptist Seminaries in Texas and to discover if their treatment could be linked to traditionally held beliefs about gender. The lived experiences of the study participants were defined as their first-hand accounts and perceptions of interactions with their male classmates and professors. The theory that guided this study was the Role-Congruity Theory, defined by Eagly and Diekman (2005) as aligning a group’s characteristics with their typical social roles. Through interviews and focus group sessions with 14 female Master of Divinity graduates, this researcher discovered the thoughts of the study participants on the continued existence of stereotypes about women and the roles they can fill in the body of Christ from their male peers and professors. Interview and focus group transcripts were analyzed and coded to find common themes encouraging women to follow God’s calling

The Impact of Testimonies on Partner Development Strategies: Mission Work in Europe

This study seeks to answer how first-world missionaries can utilize research findings on the effectiveness of testimonials and apply that knowledge to partner development strategies. Research trends demonstrate that most missionaries are being sent to countries with the largest practicing Christian populations, such as those in Africa or South America, and are more likely to receive financial partnerships. Europe has a high rate of non-practicing Christians and is a cultural intersection due to the refugee crisis, leading to a need for mission work. This research will culminate in the creation of a prayer guide, highlighting testimonies of individuals impacted by mission work in Birmingham, England which may be replicated as a partner development tool for European missionaries

Unmasking the Resistance: A Comprehensive Study of Anti-Ku Klux Klan Endeavors in Upcountry South Carolina during the Reconstruction Era

To many in 1865, the American Civil War ended in McLean’s Parlor when Robert E Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S Grant. In reality, however, the American Civil War continued to rage on in the American South, especially in South Carolina, till 1876 when Federal Troops were withdrawn from the South. The South, like most defeated nations, accepted that it had lost the conventional war with the North and with it independence but refused to accept the results of this fighting; primarily the introduction of free-labor principles, equal rights, and voting rights for freedmen. The South resisted through the legal system and physically which came in the shape of the Ku Klux Klan and various other similar organizations. From 1865 to 1876 the Federal Government had maintained a successful but flawed nation-building effort in the American South and was incredibly successful in South Carolina in waging a counterinsurgency operation led by Major Lewis Merrill of the Seventh Cavalry from 1871 to 1873. Merrill’s operations highlight that counterinsurgency can be successful contrary to recent American experiences in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq but can be undermined by Federal policy making and apathy from Northerners

The Modern-day Widow: Wrongly Shamed and Shunned in Evangelical Communities

Evangelical women suffering in destructive, abusive marriages suffer doubly when their faith communities do not understand the nature of intimate partner violence and the trauma of sexual betrayal. Too often these women are sent back into dangerous relationships without resource and with the additional burden of shame (Matthew 23:4). If they choose to divorce in order to escape abuse and find peace and healing, they are most often rejected and shunned as sinners. This work identifies who these women are according to scripture, defines abuse and betrayal trauma, and calls the evangelical community to an awareness of the suffering made greater by their ignorance or negligence. While seminary and bible school training for prospective pastors is ideal, the scope of this thesis focuses on educating the local church and providing a website resource template through which the faith community can learn to practice true religion (James 1: 27), do justice (Isaiah 1:17), and minister effectively to abused and divorced women

A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of College Students\u27 Experiences with College-Provided Mental Healthcare Services

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand college students\u27 perspectives on college-provided mental healthcare services. The framework guiding this study is the theory of planned behavior (TPB), developed by Fishbein and Ajzen. The TPB theory is based on attitude, social norms, perceived behavioral control (PBC), and intention. The central research question: What are college students\u27 perspectives on college-provided mental healthcare services? The design of this qualitative study is hermeneutic phenomenology, a rigorous and well-established approach. A sample of twelve participants, carefully selected based on pre-determined criteria, was included in the study. The participants, a diverse mix of current and former men and women full-time and part-time residential and commuter university students aged 18 and above, were fluent in English and either utilized, currently seeking, or have sought to use college-provided mental healthcare services. The study, conducted without a specific setting but with a particular population in mind, included three data collection methods to achieve triangulation: individual interviews, focus group interviews, and letter writing. Van Manen’s thematic analysis approach, known for its robustness, was used to analyze all collected data. Three themes emerged from the data: limiting factors and deterrents, encouraging factors, and the meaning of mental health. Ten subthemes were developed through the three themes. The study found that availability, accessibility, capacity, awareness, staff, school culture, stigma, and diversity determine whether or not a student decides to seek and utilize college-provided mental healthcare services

So Why, D&I? A Study on Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace in the Digital Age

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have adapted new models of work that shifted diversity and inclusion initiatives within the workplace digitally. There is very little research that currently exists on diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace in the digital age. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between perceived management involvement in diversity and inclusion initiatives and employee performance, commitment, and engagement. Additionally, this study sought out to determine whether work location (remote, hybrid, onsite) moderated the relationship between the perceived management involvement in diversity and inclusion initiatives and employee performance, commitment, and engagement to bridge the gap in literature. A quantitative, correlational design was used to examine the relationship between the independent variable of this proposed study (manager/ employer involvement) on the dependent variables (employee performance, commitment, and engagement) while work location acted as a moderating variable (in-person, hybrid, virtual). Multiple regression analysis was used for data analysis. The results found a significant and positive correlation between management involvement on diversity and inclusions initiatives and employee engagement, performance, and commitment within the workplace while mode of work moderated the relationship with perceived employee engagement, performance, and commitment, and perceived management involvement in diversity and inclusion initiatives. These findings emphasize the importance of management involvement in the workplace and the impact of organizational involvement on employee functioning

An Investigation of Law Enforcement Officer Background and Personality: A Study of the Effects of Education and Time in Service on Personality Characteristics

Within the last ten years, the actions of law enforcement officers have received increased attention, particularly in events involving disproportionate use of force. However, researchers and individuals should not generalize all law enforcement officers based on these incidents. In other words, the actions of law enforcement officers in these incidents should not be used as a basis to predetermine the actions of all law enforcement officers. Therefore, examining law enforcement officers\u27 personalities and backgrounds is one way to understand individual police officers better. Through an exploratory research study, the researcher was able to examine the effect education and time in service have on the personality characteristics of police officers. For this study, the researcher focused primarily on the personality traits, empathy and conscientiousness. The hypothesis for the study was that highly educated, experienced officers would have higher levels of empathy and conscientiousness. The researcher gathered data for the study from 15 different Virginia police departments. The researcher asked participants to complete the Interpersonal Reactivity Index and the Unfolding Five Factor Model Inventory Conscientiousness Scale. The researcher measured empathy through the Interpersonal Reactivity Index and conscientiousness through the Unfolding Five Factor Model Inventory. The researcher ran four one-way ANOVAs to analyze if empathy and conscientiousness were affected by education and time in service. The researcher also conducted two two-way ANOVAs to study the combined effect of education and time in service on empathy and conscientiousness. The effect size was determined through eta and partial eta squared. Overall, empathy and conscientiousness are essential parts of personality and being a law enforcement officer