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ROLE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN 21ST CENTURY
Authors:   SZABIST, Karachi., Saeed Samia
Published: March 2021

Role of ICT and knowledge among professionals of organizations directly affects the quality of output. In this study the levels of aspect for utilization of ICT resource at workplace among professionals from different organizations in Karachi have assessed. These organizations belong from different sectors including public and private. Data was obtained from the employees of different organizations through online questionnaire. The Survey was conducted from October 15 – December 4, 2015. Questions were asked about its effect on their lives and work. A Sample of 24 employees was responded to the questionnaire and was completed for analysis. A total of 24 employees were assessed for frequency distribution of ICT Knowledge factors and descriptive analysis test was used to see the association of online system, computer exposes organization works, usage of the latest technology, internet, E-commerce and different statistical software's related to ICT knowledge. The study has few recommendations on the basis of data analysis and findings. Although the knowledge of ICT is good but some professionals and organizations are not utilizing the ICT resources completely to achieve the better results. They should improve and enhance their staff skills and knowledge through different trainings and upgrade their systems for fulfillment of their requirements and productive outputs. In addition, the Government of Pakistan has established the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication Division in March 2000. The Ministry of IT is building Pakistan's IT competency to meet the challenges of 21st Century. Similarly, IT Departments are created in all Provinces for taking initiative for development of IT as per requirement of 21st century and promotion of IT education and development. The local institutions and universities do not seem to produce highly skilled people in the field of IT, especially, in certain required fields, such as programming and hardware engineering. The strength of IT education and proper trainings in the relevant field are essential. However, it seems that the focus of our educations institutions is on the quantity of the number of students being awarded degrees each year rather than imparting quality education. Thus, the challenges of the 21st century cannot, undoubtedly, be met with the present human resource. We strongly suggest taking serious measures and reforms in the education system, support IT industry in order to create a good job market, and attract investors from around the globe by providing subsidized business.
Ugovor o obaveznom osiguranju u međunarodnom privatnom pravu
Authors: Fras Mariusz
Published: March 2021

Compulsory insurance is present in a vast majority of countries in the world and in all European countries. As international legal relations increasingly intensify, the market of cross-border insurance is also expanding. Despite entry into force of the provisions of the Rome I Regulation and the oncoming reform of the Brussels I bis Regulation, the European private international law, to the extent it governs compulsory insurance, is still a compromise. In the absence of a clear regime under the Rome I Regulation, doubts are still raised by the question of the pursuit for law applicable to group insurance contracts.
Ein prognostischer Marker – auch bei COVID-19
Authors: Thomas Lothar , Hintereder Gudrun
Published: March 2021

Die Indikation zur Bestimmung von Ferritin im Serum war bis zum Ausbruch der COVID-19-Pandemie vorwiegend
bedeutsam zur Beurteilung des Eisenhaushalts. Niedrige Werte waren ein Indikator für Eisenmangel, hohe hinweisend
auf eine Eisenüberladung. Unabhängig vom Eisenstoffwechsel ist der Ferritinwert aber auch ein prognostischer
Marker bei der COVID-19-Erkrankung. Werte innerhalb des Referenzbereichs sprechen für eine milde Erkrankung,
die Hyperferritinämie jedoch für die progressive Form.
The Effect of Addiction Online Game Factor by Private High School Students in Padang City
Authors: Yolanda Nela Sari , Marzona Yessy , Husna Lailatul , Azmir Safinah
Published: March 2021

Online Game is a game that entertain which is by connected by a network, so that it can be played between one player and another player in different places. As a matter of fact, Online Game can have a negative impact, that is an addiction. Students who are addicted to play online game have been influenced by several factors, the factor of facility, individual factors, family factors, social factors, and the online game itself. An analysis that can be used to look at the factors that influence addiction online game in private senior high school students in the city of Padang is a logistic regression analysis.This type of research is experimental research and the population in this study are private senior high school students in Padang City who play online game on a smartphone. The sample in this research are about to 96 respondents and the sampling technique used was technique non probability sampling with the sampling method accidental sampling and using a questionnaire. Based on the research results, we obtained the factors that influence it and factors that significantly influence addiction online game in students private SMA is a facility, family, and types game online.
Association between hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha rs11549465 (1772 C>T) polymorphism and metabolic syndrome
Authors: Uzma Zafar  , Zaima Ali  , Saba Khaliq  , Khalid Lone
Published: March 2021

Abstract
Objectives: To find the association of single nucleotide polymorphism of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha, rs11549465 (1772 Cytosine > Thymine) with metabolic syndrome, and to compare the anthropometric and biochemical variables in different genotypes of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha.
Methods: The cross-sectional comparative study was conducted at the University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, from July 2016 to April 2019, and comprised patients of metabolic syndrome selected from the Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore. Healthy controls were also enrolled. Fasting venous sample was taken for the determination of study parameters. The genetic variant of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha was analysed by restriction fragment length polymorphism polymerase chain reaction. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Out of 400 subjects, 200(50%) each were patients and controls. The frequency of CC genotype of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha Cytosine > Thymine in patients was 166(83%) and in controls 147(73.5%); CT genotype was 34(17%) and 53(26.5%) respectively, while TT genotype was not observed. There was a significant association of the C allele and CC genotype (p=0.03) with the increased risk of metabolic syndrome (p=0.02). On comparison of study variables in the two genotypes, systolic blood pressure, anthropometric and lipid parameters were significantly higher in the wild CC genotype compared to CT in the control group (p<0.05), but there was no significant difference in the patients (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Major allele C of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha 1772 Cytosine > Thymine was found to be associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
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Correlation of Serum Calcium with severity of acute ischemic stroke
Authors: Ainan Arshad  , Saad Bin Zafar Mahmood  , Ahmed Ayaz  , Mehsa Hashim  , Eisha Hanan
Published: March 2021

Abstract
Introduction: Stroke results in death of around 5.5 million people annually with approximately 20% of these deaths occurring in South Asia. It is the foremost cause of disability worldwide. Among the various risk factors identified, serum calcium has been hypothesized to play a significant role in the development of ischemic stroke and act as a prognosticator. This study was conducted to determine the correlation if any between serum calcium and severity of acute ischemic stroke in our population.
Methods: A retrospective review of medical records of those patients admitted with a diagnosis of acute stroke and fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria was conducted at Aga Khan University from a period of January 2018 to December 2018. Characteristics of stroke patients were compared stroke severity.
Results: 279 patients were inducted, 58% (n = 162) were male with a mean age of 62.4 ± 13.8. Mean albumin corrected serum calcium and Scandinavian stroke severity score was 9.1 ± 5.6 and 33.67 ± 15.2 respectively. Hypertension and mean GCS on admission were significantly associated with increases stroke severity. However, mean serum calcium was not significant associated with stroke severity.
Conclusion: No correlation was observed between serum calcium and severity of acute ischemic stroke. Further studies targeting South Asian population are required to assess the significance of serum calcium as a prognostic marker of stroke outcome.
Key Words: Stroke, calcium, scandinavian stroke severity scale, cerebral ischemia
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEDGING RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE AMONG MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN KENYA
Authors: Kiarie Dr.David , Ngugi Dr. Patrick , Ogollah Dr. Kennedy
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine therelationship between hedging risk management strategy and supply chain performance among manufacturing companies in KenyaMethodology:The study adopted a cross-section survey of descriptive nature .The target population comprised of the 412 manufacturing companies within Nairobi County that were registered members of KAM. The fisher et al formula for calculating the sample size was used to yield a sample size of199. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) version 21 as a tool of analysis.Results: The study findings revealed that the companies that increased buffer stock at various levels in the supply chain. Increasing buffer stock at various levels in the supply chain resulted to decreased lead time, improved quality and reduced cost. Results also showed that most of the companies ‘conducted reduce order cycle times. Conducting reduce order cycle times resulted to decreased lead time, improved quality and reduced cost. Further, the results revealed that most of the companies shared supply chain costs with partners. Sharing supply chain costs with partners resulted to decreased lead time, improved quality and reduced cost.Policy recommendation:the study recommended that manufacturing companies should put in place a risk analysis and evaluation management strategy to enhance supply chain performance. In particular, companies should consider conducting whole life costing of suppliers and also internal quality of suppliers.
INFLUENCE OF E-PROCUREMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF PARASTATALS IN KENYA
Authors: Kioko Mercy Mueni , Mwangangi Dr.Patrick
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The main objective of this study was to analyze the influence of e-procurement on performance of parastatals.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. For this study census was used, all the 187 heads of procurement in all parastatals were issued with questionnaires. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. Data generated was be keyed in and analysed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to generate information which was presented using tables, charts, frequencies and percentages.Results: The findings of the study indicated that e-sourcing, e-informing, e-payments and e-tendering have a positive relationship with performance in parastatals.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of parastatals can be improved by e-sourcing, e-informing, e-payment and e-tendering. Policy recommendation: Finally, the study recommended that public institutions should embrace e-procurement practices so as to improve their performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
EFFECT OF INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION ON PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
Authors: Kazungu Robert Riziki , Ochiri Dr. George
Published: March 2021

Purpose: the general objective of was to determine role of inventory optimization on performance of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach targeting heads of procurement at the 187 state corporations. This method was preferred because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire will be used to collect data from 187 respondents. The research focused on primary data that was collected from questionnaires distributed to the target groups. This study collected both qualitative and quantitative data. After data collection the data was edited and coded in readiness for analysis by the researcher. The qualitative data collected was subjected to content analysis. On the other hand, the study used descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the quantitative data. This study utilized the SPSS version 23 software to perform correlation and regression analysis on the collected data. The analyzed data was presented using statistical and graphical techniquesResults: R square value of 0.768 means that 76.8% of the corresponding variation in performance of state corporations in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (safety stock management, inventory control techniques, information technology integration and demand and supply forecasting) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.761), p=0.000 <0.05).Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that; safety stock management, inventory control techniques, information technology integration and demand and supply forecasting have a positive relationship with performance of state corporationsPolicy recommendation: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace inventory optimization practices so as to improve their performance.
INFLUENCE OF TOP MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ON PROCUREMENT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE LEVEL IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
Authors: Ndung’u Nderui , Were Dr. Susan , Mwangangi Dr. Patrick
Published: March 2021

Purpose: This research focused on the influence of top management support on procurement regulatory compliance level in public universities in Kenya.  Methodology: The study used Ex-post facto design, the research design was chosen because the study aimed at investigating the causal relationship on variables, which cannot be controlled by the researcher. The researcher applied the census sampling technique to select the sample size of 31 public universities and 333 respondents. The study was informed by the Principal-Agent Theory. Primary data was collected through the use of questionnaires issued to the procurement staffs in the sampled universities. This study undertook a census because the sample size was small. Data collected from the field was coded and cleaned to remove outliers or missing values and categorized manually according to the questionnaire items using frequency distribution tables and percentages. The researcher used both descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of statistical package of Social Science (SPSS) version 24 to analyze the data.Findings: Top management was found to be satisfactory significant in contribution as a factor to procurement regulatory compliance level. The p value 0.000 was less than the conventional probability of 0.05 at a testing at 95% level of significance. Motivation and rewards to staff can be used as a strategy to combat the personal interest that arise in preference to fulfill their duties and assignments. Management acts as the framework to the functionality of the procurement department and activities thereof. Top management making efforts on motivating the staff individually leads to an exemplary performance.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: Deficient checking and assessment of the functioning in an organization is connected to the non-attendance to a controllable situation. The existing hindrances from the top management for the staffs to engage and enhance adoption and application of total quality management in procurement should be eradicated. Disciplinary steps should be taken on staff with unbecoming behaviors in effort to uphold ethical practice. There should be freedom of staff to discharge their duties as assigned to them by the top management
Sustainable development and the role of African scientific research centres
Authors: Dafaalla Anour , Saeed Mohammed Khalil , Badri Suad , Alhaj Mohamed
Published: March 2021

Scientific research in the engineering and technology domains plays a centric role in realizing sustainable development in Africa. In particular, a multidisciplinary research (and sometimes even cross-disciplinary) approach is required when tackling Africas complex challenges such as poverty, climate change, energy access, water resources management, energy-water-food nexus, sustainable urban environment, cybersecurity, and others. To advance this research, African researchers should be empowered to conduct high-quality research and communicate their findings and recommendations to all stakeholders in open-access platforms. Building on the above, the Sudanese Researchers Foundation (SRF) is proud to announce the launch of the African Journal of Engineering & Technology (AJET); our inaugural open-access peer-reviewed journal focusing on engineering, technology, and sustainable development.
Literature Survey and Research Agenda of Risk Determinants in Indian Equities and Machine Learning
Authors: Rangi Pradeep Kumar , Aithal P. S.
Published: March 2021

Notwithstanding the financial slowdown and severity of the Coronavirus pandemic during 2020, several retail investors ventures directly to the secondary equities market, setting off gigantic purchasing. A review of SEBI data indicates that over 6 million new dematerialization accounts between April and September 2020 are about 125 percent growth on year on year basis. At the same time, data reported by AMFI shows net outflows from equity funds by retail investors. These data points indicate that retail investors may have opted to invest using direct stock investments instead of relying on the equity mutual fund manager. Equity Investment is a dynamic process requiring and require considering different variables in selecting and, more importantly, avoiding stocks. The cornerstone of wealth creation is to invest in stores at a price considerably smaller than their intrinsic value. The very foundation of creating long-term wealth using equities is deeply embedded. One is buying businesses at a price substantially below its intrinsic value (intrinsic value indicates the entity's future cash flows after estimating the number of accounting risk, macro-economic, managerial, and behavioral risk determinants). This Literature review, therefore, is organized to cover Behavioral, Accounting, Macro-economic, Volatility, and Management theories and Forecasting and ML techniques for clustering, predictions, and classification to support risk decisions using different models, e.g., ARIMA, LSTM, VAR, Facebook Prophet, ARCH and GARCH family models, etc. The literature review also establishes that the concept of risk is highly subjective and is perceived by different investors differently; it is not always entirely objective and outside the beliefs, cognitive and socio-cultural considerations requiring careful assessment before making investment decisions. However, examining the critical risk indicators would allow investors to make a more informed decision. The research gap and identified agenda for further review were defined and assessed using valuable ABCD and SWOT management frameworks. Consequently, the literature investigation findings are analyzed by offering recommendations for creating a comprehensive research agenda pertinent to long-term equity investors in the Indian Equity market.
INCREASING THE POTENTIAL OF TEACHERS IN DISTANCE LEARNING THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE IT – COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION
Authors: Abykenova Dariya Bolatovna  , Assainova Almagul Zhayakovna  , Seytbattalova Aigerim Seytbattalovna
Published: March 2021

"The authors consider the need to increase the potential of teachers in distance learning through the development of networking and the creation of an educational IT community. The article provides definitions of the concepts «teacher’s potential for distance learning», «IT-community in education». A study was carried out, during which 343 teachers of schools, colleges and universities were trained on the use of digital educational technologies for distance learning in advanced training course. The content of training is described, including the knowledge necessary for the teacher to organize training during the quarantine period of the COVID19 pandemic: distance learning, learning models, digital educational resources, Web 3.0 services in training, gamification of the educational process, creating, recording video lectures and publishing them, using MOOCs for formal and informal training, webinar services. Review, room creation. Other streaming platforms.). The study focused on the development of the IT community: teachers performed project activities in groups, participated in discussions and meetups, thanks to which they received feedback from colleagues. An input and output questionnaire was conducted, the results of which showed a positive dynamics in the development of the potential of teachers through active participation in the professional IT community. "
МОДЕЛЬ ПРОЦЕССА ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ КУЛЬТУРЫ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОГО ТРУДА БУДУЩИХ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ
Authors: Адилова Валентина Хамитовна  , Шаймарданов Рафис Хасанович  , Eniola Olamide Francis
Published: March 2021

"В данной статье предметом анализа выступает моделирование процесса формирования культуры интеллектуального труда. Методология представленной модели процесса формирования культуры интеллектуального труда раскрыта через применение аналитико-синтетического способа и метода моделирования. Генетическая взаимосвязь концепции и теории формирования культуры интеллектуального труда отображает структурно-содержательную стратегию и логичность этапов формирования культуры интеллектуального труда, что дает возможность разработать и описать модель, объяснить, преобразовать и прогнозировать явления и процессы через историко-генетическое осмысление сущности культуры интеллектуального труда. Модель формирования культуры интеллектуального труда как эвристическая система научных идей позволяет раскрыть закономерности и существенность, общность и необходимость, внутренность и внешность связей в структуре данной модели. В мировом образовательном масштабе система образования, выполняя требования нового информационного общества и создавая базу высшего профессионального образования, опирается на документы глобального характера о модернизации образования и ее стратегии. Данные процессы также повлияли на теоретическое переосмысление феномена сущности человека и форм воздействия разнообразных учений на его образование. "
БІЛІМ БЕРУДЕГІ ҮШТІЛДІЛІК БІЛІМ БЕРУ МӘСЕЛЕЛЕРІ
Authors: Абишева Молдир Бердихановна  , Тавстуха Ольга Григорьевна  , Кеншінбай Темірболат Ыбрайұлы
Published: March 2021

"Бұл мақалада қазіргі таңда қоғам алдында жаһандану үдерісінде бәсекеге қабілетті көптілдік құзыреттілігі жетілген маман даярлау мәселесі жайында айтылған. Орта мектептерде көптілділікті қалыптастыру үшін сол жерде білім беретін мамандардың кәсіби дайындығы маңызды екендігі сөзсіз. Осы тұрғыда қазіргі таңдағы еңбек нарығында бәсекеге қабілетті педагог мамандардың көптілділік құзыреттілігін дамыту, қоғам қажеттілігіне сай кәсіби тұлғаны дайындау еліміздің білім беру жүйесіндегі шешімін таппай келе жатқан өзекті мәселелердің бірі айтылғын. Биологиялық білім беру мәселелерімен айналысқан ғалымдардың еңбектеріне жасалған кейбір талдаулар жайында ақпарттар көрсетілген. Көп мәдениетті және көпұлтты ортада белсенді және еркін өмір сүруге қабілеті мол, өзге мәдениеттерді түсініп құрметпен қарайтын, толерантты өмір сүруге дағдыланған, құзыретті маман иесін тәрбиелеу мақсатында көптілді білім беру өте маңызды мәселелердің бірі көрсетілген. Заманауи технологиялардың қарыштап дамыған қоғамында көптілділік кеңінен таралған феномен болып табылады. Ғаламдағы халық санының айтарлықтай бөлігі күнделікті өмірде тарихи, қоғамдық немесе экономикалық жағдайларға байланысты екі немесе бірнеше тілдерде сөйлейді. Көптілді білім беру-көпмәдениетті индивидті қалыптастырудың нақты қадамы. Аудармасыз оқыту көптілдікті қалыптастырудың содан кейінгі сатысы. "
Urology Amidst the War on COVID-19
Authors: Hanna Bishoy , Jackson Stuart , Narroway Harry , Chung Amanda
Published: March 2021

Objectives: We sought to review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of urology internationally, with particular focus on the Australian response.
Methods: A literature search of PubMed was conducted using search terms “urology,” “coronavirus,” “COVID-19,”and “surgery.” This generated 165 articles. The abstracts were reviewed for relevance, and 33 articles were selected, reviewed in depth, and information synthesised along with relevant government, surgical college, and urological society policy documents.
Results: Extensive health care changes have been implemented worldwide to curb infection rates. Elective surgery cancellations have been widely mandated to curb infection rates with mixed success. Whilst demand on hospital resources was reduced by up to 80%, the estimated cost to clear the surgical backlog in the UK has reached £100 million. Strict perioperative precautions have also been employed with mandatory personal protective equipment for all surgical staff and guidelines fast tracked for safe aerosol-generating procedures. Attempts to reduce exposure to patients and health care workers resulted in compromised operative time, blood loss, and length of hospital stay, with potential increased risk of short- and long-term complications. Systemic changes to education and training have also been made. Clinically, the cancellation of training examinations and a freeze on rotations and elective surgery restrictions have blunted surgical experience and teaching. The effect has rippled through junior doctor positions, with uncertainty remaining for training positions in 2021.
Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest current challenge facing health care worldwide. Amidst elective surgery restrictions, novel preoperative testing procedures and intraoperative precautions, providing safe and appropriate urological care is a major challenge. This review was derived entirely from expert opinion articles.
Further research into the virus is needed to bring the world safely through the pandemic, and post-pandemic recovery will likely be the next challenge.
Can incomplete metastasectomy impact renal cell carcinoma outcomes? A propensity score matching analysis from a prospective multicenter collaboration
Authors: Dragomir Alice , Hesswani Charles , Marcq Gautier , So Alan I. , Kollmannsberger Christian , Basappa Naveen , Fairey Adrian , Kapoor Anil , Lalani Aly-Khan , Finelli Antonio , Wood Lori A. , Heng Daniel , Bjarnason Georg , Breau Rodney , Lavalée Luc , Soulières Denis , Drachenberg Darel , Pouliot Frédéric , Tanguay Simon
Published: March 2021

Objective: To evaluate the role of incomplete metastasectomy (IM) for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) on overall survival (OS) and time to introduction of first-line systemic therapy.
Methodology: Patients diagnosed with mRCC between Jan 2011 and Apr 2019 in 16 centers were selected from the Canadian Kidney Cancer information system database. We included mRCC patients who had prior nephrectomy and had received an IM (resection of at least 1 metastasis) or no metastasectomy (NM). A propensity score matching was performed to minimize selection bias. Cox proportional hazards analysis was used to assess the impact of the metastasectomy while adjusting for potential confounders. OS was assessed by Kaplan-Meier analysis.
Results: A total of 138 patients with mRCC underwent IM, while 1221 patients did not. On multivariate analysis, IM did not improve OS (hazard ratio [HR] 0.96, 95% CI 0.63 to 1.45, P = 0.836) However, subgroup analyses revealed IM improved OS compared with NM when lungs were the only site involved (median time to OS not reached versus 66 months, respectively; P = 0.014). Additionally, lung metastasectomy delayed the systemic therapy compared with NM (median 41 and 13 months, respectively, P = 0.014). IM of endocrine organs (thyroid, pancreas, adrenals) or bone metastases did not impact OS.
Conclusion: The role of IM for mRCC is limited. Incomplete resection of lung metastases was associated with improved OS and delayed time to introduction of systemic therapy when lungs were the sole location of metastatic disease. Despite case-matching, unknown unadjusted confounders may explain the relationship between IM and survival in this analysis.
Penerapan Metode Kepemimpinan Transformasional untuk Mewujudkan Sekolah Sehat
Authors: Prasetya Heri
Published: March 2021

Penulisan Best Practice ini  bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan metode kepemimpinan  transformasional dapat mewujudkan Sekolah Sehat di SMPN 2 Kasihan. Metode penulisan Best Practice ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus karena penulisan Best Practice ini bertujuan untuk menggali informasi dengan mempertahankan keutuhan subjek penulisan sebagai satu kesatuan yakni Best Practice penyelenggaraan sekolah dengan metode kepemimpinan transformasional di SMPN 2 Kasihan. Penulisan Best Practice ini menggali informasi dengan teknik, observasi, angket dan studi dokumen untuk dianalisis dan diinterpretasikan. Hasil penerapan metode kepemimpinan transformasional menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata sekolah sehat sebelum dilaksanakan tindakan sebesar 2.5 dengan kualifikasi Cukup dan setelah dilakukan tindakan meningkat menjadi rata-rata 3.64 atau meningkat 45.6% dengan kualifikasi Baik. Kualitas lingkungan sekolah mengalami peningkatan  dari rata-rata 2.4 sebelum tindakan  dan setelah tindakan mencapai rata-rata 3.4 atau peningkatan sebesar 41.66%. Kualitas budaya hidup bersih dan sehat juga mengalami peningkatan  dari sebelum tindakan  rata-rata 2.75 atau Cukup  menjadi rata-rata 3.88 atau Baik, dengan peningkatan kualitas sebesar 41.09%. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan metode kepemimpinan transformasional dapat mewujudkan Sekolah Sehat di SMPN 2 Kasihan.
Modifikasi Laminar sebagai Alat Pembelajaran Biologi SMA Materi Mikroorganisme
Authors: Baruno Ariswati
Published: March 2021

Pada umumnya, untuk memperoleh ruang kerja steril digunakan laminar air flow, namun karena harganya relatif mahal menjadikan tidak terbeli. Oleh karena itu, dilakukan inovasi untuk membuat laminar modifikasi (Lamodis). Tujuan pembuatan lamodis adalah dapat memberikan ruang kerja steril dengan harga lebih murah daripada laminar pada umumnya karena tingkat keberhasilan yang tinggi atas praktikum didukung oleh ruang kerja yang steril. Penulisan best practise ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi kegagalan praktikum Biologi pada materi yang terkait dengan mikroorganisme agar siswa mendapatkan pemahaman yang lebih baik akan materi dan meningkatkan keterampilan di setiap langkah dalam melakukan praktikum terkait mikrorganisme dengan menggunakan lamodis. Pembuatan Lamodis menggunakan bahan-bahan yang ada di sekitar namun tetap mengaplikasikan prinsip dasar pembuatan. Uji kontaminasi media yang dituang di dalam dan di luar Lamodis menunjukkan bahwa uji di dalam Lamodis memiliki persentase tidak terkontaminasi sebesar 83,5%, yang lebih baik daripada di luar Lamodis yang sebesar 79%. Hasil rerata nilai angket terhadap siswa adalah 3,31 dari maksimal 4,00 yang menunjukkan bahwa Lamodis cukup baik untuk digunakan untuk sterilisasi. Penggunaan Lamodis meningkatkan keterampilan siswa dalam melakukan prosedur aseptik. Karenanya pembuatan Lamodis mendukung pembelajaran Biologi SMA yang terkait dengan mikroorganisme.
Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Crossword Puzzle untuk Meningkatan Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar Sosiologi
Authors: Herdiwati Herdiwati
Published: March 2021

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui  peningkatan motivasi dan hasil belajar sosiologi pada penerapan model Problem Based Learning berbantuan media crossword puzzle. Pembelajaran model  Problem  Based Learning berbantuan media  crossword puzzle untuk mata pelajaran sosiologi agar menarik, mempermudah belajar dan memahami materi ajar dengan kata-kata kunci atau terminologi yang terdapat pada materi. Siswa membuat media crossword puzzle secara kelompok, dan menjawab pertanyaan pada media crossword puzzle secara kelompok maupun individu. Teknis analisa data dengan tekhnik deskriptif kualitatif dalam proses belajar mengajar dan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan kriteria hasil belajar yang diperoleh melalui evaluasi. Penggunaan pembelajaran model Problem Based Learning berbantuan media crossword puzzle dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa yaitu pada siklus I sebesar 74,78% dan pada siklus II sebesar 80,76%. Sedangkan hasil belajar pada siklus I diperoleh rata-rata sebesar 8,6 dan siklus II rata-rata 8,9.
Anticarcinogenic properties of malic acid on glioblastoma cell line through necrotic cell death mechanism
Authors: ARSLAN Mehmet Enes
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to investigate the anticarcinogenic and genotoxic damage potentials of malic acid on human fibroblast cells (HDFa) and glioblastoma (U87-MG) cell lines. MTT cell viability and LDH release assays were performed to understand cytotoxic features of malic acid on different cell lines. Also, Hoechst 33258 fluorescent staining was used to monitor nuclear abnormalities including micronucleus, lobbed, and notched structures. Furthermore, cellular death mechanisms behind the malic acid application were investigated via the use of flow cytometry analysis. According to cell viability analysis, malic acid showed a greater effect on U87-MG compared to HDFa cell line in terms of cytotoxicity. Similarly, chromosomal integrity assay put forth a higher number of nuclear abnormalities in U87-MG cells when compared to HDFa cell lines, and aberrations were analyzed to amplify when malic acid concentration increased. Finally, flow cytometry analysis demonstrated higher necrotic cell death in U87-MG cells than HDFa cell line. On the other hand, apoptotic cell death was the main cytotoxic mechanism against malic acid exposure in the HDFa cell line. In light of these results, it can be concluded that in higher concentrations, malic acid has an anticarcinogenic effect on glioblastoma cells via the necrotic pathway, and it also shows apoptotic properties on the fibroblast cell line. When mutagenic properties are compared, it could be understood that malic acid had a greater impact on glioblastoma cells.
Model of value-oriented health-creating management of the methodical Association of teachers
Authors: Цибульникова В.Е.
Published: March 2021

Актуальность исследования вызвана необходимостью совершенствования системы методической работы в современной общеобразовательной организации. Цель исследования – теоретически обосновать и экспериментально апробировать модель ценностно-ориентированного здоровьесозидающего управления методическим объединением учителей. На первом этапе исследования были определены задачи деятельности методического объединения, выявлены показатели кадрового потенциала учителей, проведен анализ методической работы педагогического коллектива. На втором этапе исследования была разработана и апробирована экспериментальная модель ценностно-ориентированного здоровьесозидающего управления методическим объединением учителей. Авторами определены принципы, организационная структура, цели и ценностно-смысловое ядро организационной культуры, направления деятельностишкольной методической службы. Охарактеризованы функции, подфункции и задачи руководителя методического объединения с учетом целостного управленческого цикла. Определена роль технологии наставничества в решении задач совершенствования учебно-методической компетенции учителей. Представленная экспериментальная модель показала свою эффективность, определяемую по результатам повторных диагностик.

The relevance of the study is caused due to the need to enhance the system of methodological work in a modern general education organization. The purpose of the study is to theoretically justify and experimentally test the model of value-oriented healthy-reducing management of the teachers’ methodological association. At the first stage of the study, the tasks of the methodological association were determined, indicators of the personnel potential of teachers were identified, and the methodological work of the pedagogical team was analyzed. At the second stage of the study, an experimental model of value-oriented health-reducing management of the methodological association of teachers was developed and tested. The authors defined the principles, organizational structure, goals and the value-meaning core of an organizational culture, the fields of activity of the school methodological service. The functions, sub-functions and tasks of the head of the methodological association are described taking into account a holistic management cycle. The role of mentoring technology in solving the problems of enhancing the teaching and methodological competence of teachers has been determined. The presented experimental model showed its effectiveness, determined by the results of repeated diagnoses.
Personal characteristics of adolescents with a high level of virtual autization as a problem of socio-psychological safety of the educational environment
Authors: Рязанова А.А. , Гилемханова Э.Н.
Published: March 2021

В статье рассмотрена проблема виртуальной аутизации подростков как одна из актуальных проблем социально-психологической безопасности современной образовательной среды школы в условиях глобальной цифровизации. В теоретической части исследования приведены ключевые риски виртуального пространства, а также рассмотрены основные детерминирующие факторы чрезмерного поглощения виртуальной реальностью. В эмпирической части исследования представлены результаты сравнительного анализа социально-психологических характеристик подростков с высоким и низким уровнем виртуальной аутизации. Цель данной работы заключалась в определении социально-психологических особенностей, наиболее характерных для подростков с высоким уровнем виртуальной аутизации. В исследовании участвовало 1379 респондентов, в возрасте от 12 до 17 лет. Сравнительный анализ, который был проведен с помощью критерия U-Манна-Уитни, показал, что поведенческие, мотивационные и эмоционально-волевые характеристики при высоком уровне виртуальной аутизации становятся наиболее выраженными у подростков. Данные особенности подростков с высоким уровнем виртуальной аутизации обусловливают проблемы межличностного взаимодействия и эффективности обучения в школе

The article considers the problem of virtual autization of adolescents as one of the pressing problems of socio-psychological safety of the modern educational environment of the school in the context of global digitalization. The theoretical part of the study presents the key risks of virtual space, as well as the main determinants of excessive absorption by virtual reality. The empirical part of the study presents the results of a comparative analysis of the socio-psychological characteristics of adolescents with high and low levels of virtual autization. The purpose of this work was to determine the socio-psychological characteristics most characteristic of adolescents with a high level of virtual autization. The study involved 1,379 respondents, aged 12 to 17 years. A comparative analysis that was carried out using the U-Mann-Whitney test showed that a number of behavioral, motivational and emotionally strong-willed characteristics with a high level of virtual autism become most pronounced in adolescents. These features of adolescents with high levels of virtual autization cause problems of interpersonal interaction and school effectiveness.
Historical Perspectives and Legal Aspects of Cyber Warfare
Authors: Jovanovski Zoran , Iliev Andrej , Ilieva Nikolovska Anita
Published: March 2021

Historical development of cyber warfare follows three major historical periods: first period follows the technological advances of information technology during the 1980s until the end of the Cold War in 1990, second period is from the end of the Cold War to the terrorist attacks in United States during 11-th september 2001 year and the third period  is from the terrorist attacks in United States during 11-th september 2001 year onwards. Each of the mentioned historical periods follows a specific doctrine and strategy of dealing with the national security threats from cyberspace. The world super powers and the world states, introduce appropriate strategies and national policies to deal with the consequences of this kind of warfare. Expression of cyberspace is linked to a short story titled "Burning Chrome" in the 1982 year written by American author William Gibson. In the following years, this word turned out to be conspicuously related to online PC systems. According to NATO, people are part of cyberspace.  According to this, NATO defines that cyberspace is more than just internet, including not only hardware, software and information systems, but also peoples and social interaction with these networks. The first cyber warfare weapon ever known in history was Stuxnet. Stuxnet's objective was to physically annihilate a military target. Stuxnet has contaminated more than 60,000 PCs around the world, mostly in Iran. While international cooperation is essential, each nation should in near future develop a National foundation, its own national cyber security strategy, authorities and capabilities. Every nation state, should  require effective coordination and cooperation among governmental entities at the national and sub-national levels as well as the private sector and civil society. The main hypothesis of this paper is to present the historical development and perspectives of cyber warfare and accordingly propose the best legal concepts, national doctrines and strategies for dealing with this modern type of warfare.
PEMBEDAAN ILMU HUKUM EMPIRIS DAN ILMU HUKUM NORMATIF
Authors: Agus Azwar
Published: March 2021

Dalam kajian normatif sebaiknya berpegang pada tradisi ilmu hukum, sedangkan kajian empiris sebaiknya menggunakan metode penelitian empiris pula. Sudah seharusnya tidak mengempiriskan segi normatif ilmu hukum dan sebaliknya juga tidak menormatifkan segi empiris dalam kajian hukum, karena ilmu hukum yang mempunyai karakteristik tersendiri (sui generis). Perbedaan ilmu hukum hukum normatif dan empiris adalah dari hubungan dasar sikap ilmuwan tentang teori kebenaran. Dalam ilmu hukum empiris sikap ilmuwan adalah sebagai penonton yang mengamati gejala-gejala yang obyeknya dapat ditangkap pancaindra. Sedangkan ilmu hukum normatif, yuris secara aktif menganalisis norma, sehingga peranan subyek sangat menonjol. Dari kebenaran ilmiah, ilmu hukum empiris adalah suatu kebenaran korespondensi, yaitu segala sesuatu itu benar apabila didukung oleh data dan fakta, sedangkan Ilmu hukum normatif dasar kebenarannya adalah pragmatik yang pada umumnya merupakan kesepakatan dari para ahli hukum itu sendiri.
TANGGUNG JAWAB PELAKU USAHA PERHOTELAN ATAS KEHILANGAN BARANG KONSUMEN (TAMU HOTEL)
Authors: Diani Rosida
Published: March 2021

Hubungan antara pelaku usaha perhotelan dengan konsumen merupakan hubungan yang terjadi atas dasar perjanjian. Saat tamu hotel memesan kamar dan menginap maka saat itu telah terjalin hubungan hukum perjanjian antara tamu hotel dengan pelaku usaha hotel. Saat terjadi kehilangan barang tamu hotel, apakah pelaku usaha perhotelan dapat dimintakan pertanggung jawaban atas kehilangan tersebut?Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum normatif, dengan sumber data berasal dari data sekunder yaitu berupa peraturan perundang-undangan perhotelan, undang-undang perlindungan konsumen dan Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Perdata. Kehilangan barang tamu hotel dapat menjadi tanggung jawab dari pelaku usaha perhotelan dalam hal kehilangan itu bukan disebabkan oleh kesalahan tamu hotel itu sendiri atau keadaan memaksa. Sanksi bagi pelaku usaha perhotelan yang tidak melaksanakan kewajibannya memberikan keamanan bagi tamu-tamunya adalah sanksi administrasi dan pemberian ganti rugi bagi tamu hotel.
LEGALITAS PENGGUNAAN RAHIM IBU PENGGANTI (SURROGATE MOTHER) DALAM PROGRAMBAYI TABUNG DI INDONESIA
Authors: Diani Rosida
Published: March 2021

Hukum ada untuk mengatur hidup masyarakat. Hukum kerap tertinggal dari perubahan yang terjadi di masyarakat. Perubahan teknologi salah satu hal yang membuat hukum tertinggal dari perubahan di masyarakat. Salah satu perkembangan teknologi yang membutuhkan pengaturan adalah mengenai penggunaan rahim perempuan lain (surrogate mother) pada program bayi tabung. penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum normatif dengan data yang digunakan data sekunder. Dari hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa program bayi tabung sepanjang sperma dan ovum dari pasangan suami isteri dan embrio hasil pembuahan ditanamkan ke rahim isteri pemilik ovum maka hal tersebut diperbolehkan oleh hukum positif di Indonesia yaitu diatur di dalam UU No. 36 Tahun 2009 tentang Kesehatan dan Peraturan Pemerintah No 61 Tahun 2014 tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi. Sedangkan untuk penggunaan rahim perempuan lain, dengan melakukan penafsiran pasal 127 UU No. 36 Tahun 2009, dan Pasal 40 PP No 61 Tahun 2014 merupakan hal yang dilarang dalam hkum positif di Indonesia. Apabila ada pasangan suami isteri yang menggunaan rahim perempuan lain dalam bayi tabung maka yang akan dikenakan sanksi adalah tenaga medis dan fasilitas kesehatan yang melaksanakannya, bukan suami isteri pemilik sperma dan ovum dan bukan juga perempuan yang rahimnya disewa digunakan. Sanksinya berupa sanksi administrasi.
KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS DITINJAU DARI MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA SMP NEGERI 31 PALEMBANG
Authors: Ismawati Yosi , Hartono Yusuf , Destiniar Destiniar
Published: March 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pemahaman Konsep Matematis ditinjau dari motivasi belajar Siswa SMP Negeri 31 Palembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan True Eksperimental dengan Post Test Only Group Design. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 61 orang siswa. Data dikumpulkan dengan tes dan angket, dan dianalisis menggunakan uji-t. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman konsep matematis siswa yang memiliki tingkat motivasi belajar tinggi lebih baik dari pada siswa yang memiliki tingkat motivasi sedang atau rendah.