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A Multivariate Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on unemployment in the US
No full textThis study will investigate the impact of the pandemic on COVID-19 on multiple indicators in 51 states of the US. Using secondary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics database, A Multivariate analysis of Variance (MANOVA) was conducted to assess the differences in unemployment before, during, and after the pandemic. There are three main reasons for unemployment: structural, frictional, and cyclical. Structural unemployment is caused by a mismatch in skills or a loss of interest in available jobs due to consumer preferences and companies acquiring and adapting technology to their different departments. Frictional unemployment occurs when people look for new jobs. Cyclical unemployment occurs due to new policies in the economy (CRS, 2022). Recently, in 2020, the world suffered a pandemic that caused high unemployment worldwide. Unemployment affects the government, corporations, and individuals. When individuals and corporations do not profit, tax payments are reduced.Corporations reduce revenues and consequently lay off employees. The effect on individuals is similar: loss of income and less acquisition. Other effects of unemployment are the increase in crimes and increases in government support through different programs
The Impact of GDP, Geographic Region, and Development Status on Commodity Export Price Index: mb
No full textThis study investigates the trends and determinants of the Commodity Export Price Index across four major regions—Asia, Americas, Europe, and Africa—over ten years (2014-2023), distinguishing between developed and developing countries. Using descriptive statistics, multivariate analyses, and graphical interpretations, the research reveals that GDP significantly impacts the Commodity Export Price Index, but its effect varies by region. Asia, particularly developed countries, showed consistently higher indices, while developing countries in the Americas and Africa experienced significant variability, reflecting economic vulnerability. During global disruptions like COVID-19, a temporary convergence in export prices occurred, but long-term trends indicate region-specific patterns. The study concludes that development status alone cannot explain these variations, suggesting the need for tailored regional strategies
Volunteering and Spiritual Practices: a Cross-Country Analysis in the Seventh-day Adventist Context
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Although the number of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) volunteers worldwide has increased dramatically, the Church continues to face challenges in engaging people, particularly young adults, in volunteer and mission projects on a global scale. While interest in volunteering is growing, especially in countries within the southern hemisphere, the percentage of participation remains disproportionately small in comparison to the global church membership. Given this disparity, there is a pressing need to research the impact of the volunteer experience on spiritual practices and discipline. Understanding how volunteering influences young adults’ spiritual growth is critical to developing strategies that can effectively engage more of them in mission-driven volunteer projects.
Method
This dissertation study was conducted in three distinct phases. First, a bibliometric literature review was performed, focusing on scholarly works related to volunteerism, followed by theological reflections on volunteerism in the Bible. This phase helped provide a foundational understanding of the subject and its relation to the SDA Church’s mission. -- Second, a quantitative survey was conducted to explore the Adventist volunteer profile. The survey examined key aspects such as motivation, missing skills, and factors influencing participation in volunteer projects. The sample consisted of participants within the South America Division of the SDA Church, allowing for a detailed understanding of the regional volunteer landscape. -- Finally, the data collected from the survey were subjected to multivariate analysis, enabling the identification of patterns and relationships among the variables studied. This analysis provided insights into the key motivations and challenges faced by volunteers, as well as areas of potential improvement needed for future engagement strategies.
Results
Even though the outcome cannot be evaluated in such a short term, the empirical results of this study showed that ongoing volunteering played a significant role in strengthening the spiritual commitment of the participating SDA Church members. Statistical analysis revealed that dedicating time to volunteering was positively related to the practice of Bible study and engagement in ministry activities, corroborating the idea that ongoing involvement can encourage members to seek a greater understanding of Adventist beliefs and become more actively involved in the mission of the church.
Conclusions
To execute its mandate, the Adventist Volunteer Service must address the problem of missional effectiveness. Leadership training that starts with the topics of mission and contextualization is a good beginning point to be developed in a full-scale program shaping the missional and strategic vision of leaders
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