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Influence of Contract Management on Performance of Public Hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Karoki Anne Wanjiru , Mwangangi Dr. Patrick
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study sought to establish the influence of contract management on performance of public hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya.Methodology: This study employed descriptive research design. The study reviewed both theoretical and empirical literature and then proposed the research methodology that addressed the gaps identified in literature as well as to validate the statistical hypotheses. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. The study population was all public hospitals in Kenya. To gather data, structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 76 staff in procurement, administration and finance departments from the four largest public hospitals in Nairobi County; Kenyatta National Hospital, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Mbagathi District Hospital and Pumwani Maternity. The target population was all public hospitals in Nairobi City County. The target population was first stratified then using simple random sampling among the four strata, select the samples. The study combined two methods in its data collection that is, questionnaires and key informant interviews. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analysis was used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable.Findings: R square value of 0.647 means that 64.7% of the corresponding variation in performance of public hospitals in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (contract planning, monitoring and evaluation, contractor relationship management and dispute resolution) 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 = 0.647), p=0.000 <0.05). The findings of the study concluded that contract planning, monitoring and evaluation, contractor relationship management, dispute resolution have a positive relationship with performance of public hospitals in Kenya.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace contract management practices so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE GROWTH OF THE BREWERY SECTOR IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KEROCHE BREWERIES LTD
Authors: Mbuthia Miriam , Kariuki Miss Jane
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study sought to determine the factors affecting growth of the brewery sector with a special focus on Keroche Breweries.    Methodology: A descriptive case study design was used in this study. A population of 38 managers originating from various departments was identified. A census was preferred instead of a sample as the population was small enough to warrant the inclusion of 100 percent of the population in to the sample of respondents. The preferred data collection instrument was a questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of both open and close ended questions.  The collected data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics such as percentage means, median and mode. The findings were presented using graphs and chartsResults: Findings in this study indicated that management competence, legal constraints, competition, working capital management and technology are factors that explain the growth of Keroche Breweries. While some of these factors may have affected the growth of Keroche Breweries positively, others affected it negatively.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that the management of Keroche Breweries should enhance those factors that contribute positively to its growth while taking action in lobbying the government to address those factors that are not within Keroche Breweries control. Possible areas of future study include corporate governance mechanism and their impact on the performance of the Brewery Sector.
PERCEPTIONS OF CO-OPERATIVE INSURANCE GROUP MANAGERS TOWARDS STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Authors: Otieno Linda Faith , Ogutu Prof. Martin
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The Study sought to determine the perceptions of co-operative insurance group managers towards strategic alliances and competitive advantageMethodology: A survey research design was used in this study. The study populations are all Headquarter office managers of the Co-operative Insurance group of Kenya. The respondents were twenty three heads of departments for the various subsidiaries of CIC insurance group. The collected data was analyzed using quantitative procedures. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.Results: Results indicate that strategic alliance has led to Large market share, Huge profitability, Enhanced  and stronger customer loyalty, Strong technological capability, Superior Portfolio of products, Stronger financial capability, Stronger, solid anchor shareholder base, Strong distribution network, Stronger supplier loyalty, Stronger brand name ,Modern technological infrastructure, Stronger capital base and Stronger and  wider interconnected branch Network. Results also indicated that female rated highly that various strategic alliances has led to competitive advantage compared to males. Results also revealed that those respondents who were above 50 years of age rated strategic competitive advantage perceptions highly compared to respondents aged between 18-30 years and 31-50 years. Result findings revealed that those respondents who had long experience in the company rated strategic competitive advantage perceptions highly compared to respondents who had less experience. The findings indicate that the ability to form and manage strategic alliances more effectively than competitors can become an important source of competitive advantage.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that Managers at CIC Group can use the results to craft strategies on which areas to improve and which areas to excel at. It is also suggested that since the managerial perceptions were that formation of strategic alliances have brought about competitive advantages, it may be important to consider investing in the area of strategic alliances with a hope of building and enjoying further competitive advantages.
AN ANALYSIS OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES EMPLOYED IN MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF KENYA WOMEN FINANCE TRUST
Authors: Kisuna Pauline Mueni , Gogo Julius
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study sought to examine competitive strategies employed in microfinance institutions using a case study of Kenya Women Finance TrustMethodology: The study adopted descriptive case study design. The sample size was thirty respondents from a target population of one hundred and one respondents. The research used both stratified random sampling and purposive sampling methods. The research study used questionnaires and interview schedules to collect data. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and Microsoft Excel 2007.Results: The research findings indicated that KWFT used several competitive strategies so as to be at a competitive edge in the market, the majority being geographical expansion strategy, market and product development, improved marketing methods and differentiation strategy. The use of these competitive strategies in KWFT had several contributions such as the organization’s ability to be at competitive edge by being able to retain customers and also by achieving high profits for an organization. The various challenges that affected the use of competitive strategies included financial challenges and lack of skilled personnel to formulate and implement the competitive strategies.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It recommended that KWFT should use more of differentiation strategy as this was mentioned as being the least used strategy. This is important because products are differentiated in ways that will appeal on a variety of customers and thus creating customer loyalty which will eventually lead to competitive advantage for KWFT. It was also recommended that KWFT should be able to retain those employees that have been involved in crafting competitive strategies in the organization. KWFT should also employ high skilled personnel especially in the field of competitive strategy, reserve finances for competitive strategy formulation and train employees on competitive strategies so as to counter the challenges that were identified in the study.
INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE REWARD ON INNOVATION PERFORMANCE OF DTS IN KENYA
Authors: Njine Grace Wanjiru , Nzulwa Dr. Joyce , Kamaara Dr. Mary , Ombui Dr. Kepha
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of employee reward on Innovation Performance of DTS in Kenya.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sampling frame of this study was derived from the database of the SASRA. Multistage sampling was used to select the sample of the study. The population of the study was the 181 DTS’s operating in Kenya while the target population was 18 DTS’s.  The respondents were individual management staff. A questionnaire was used to gather primary data. Secondary data was collected through review of published literature such as journals articles, published theses and textbooks. Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.Results: The study found out that employee reward and innovation performance are positively and significant related (r=0.113, p=0.001).Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: It was recommended that both financial rewards (e.g. bonuses, pay, profit sharing) and Non-financial rewards (health insurance, holidays) be included in the employee reward human resource practice. This will lead to employee’s motivation to engage in creative activities and therefore high innovation performance will be registered.
THE DIRECTION ANALYSIS OF CAUSALITY BETWEEN ECONOMIC AND BANK CREDIT GROWTH IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Chakanyuka Dr. Goodman
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to Analyze of the Relationship between Business Cycles and Bank Credit Extension: Evidence from South Africa. The study sought establish the direction of causality between economic growth and bank credit growth in South AfricaMethodology: The econometric methodology is used to augment results of the survey study. Granger causality test technique is applied to the variables of interest to test for direction of causation between variables. The study uses quarterly data for the period of 1980: Q1 to 2013: Q4. Business cycles are determined and measured by Gross Domestic Product at market prices while bank-granted credit is proxied by credit extension to the private sector.Results: Results revealed that, that there is a stable long-run relationship between macro-economic business cycles and real credit growth in South Africa. The results show that economic growth significantly causes and stimulates bank credit. The Granger causality test provides evidence of unidirectional causal relationship with direction from economic growth to credit extension for South Africa. The study results indicate that the case for demand-following hypothesis is stronger than supply-leading hypothesis in South Africa. Economic growth spurs credit market development in South Africa.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It proposes practical policy prescriptions to address challenges currently facing South Africa. The other major contribution of this study is that it shall open new avenues for further research on finding causality of the relationship between various proxies of economic growth and financial development adopting the VAR framework
INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL ORIENTATION ON PERFORMANCE OF CONVENTIONAL AND ISLAMIC BANKING IN KENYA
Authors: Osore Saleh Anyango , Ngugi, Phd Dr. Patrick Karanja , Ogollah, Phd Dr. Kennedy
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The research was done to establish the influence of technological orientation on performance of Conventional and Islamic banking in Kenya.Methododology: The study adopted a mixed methods research design based on descriptive, non-experimental and causal approaches. This study considered a census that targeted a population of all the forty three (43) commercial banks that were operational in Kenya as at 31st December 2016. The commercial banks also consist of Islamic banks which offer Shari’ah compliant products and services. This study used a questionnaire as the main instrument for primary data collection. Data preparation started start by coding and cleaning, the primary data obtained from the questionnaires were checked for omissions, legibility and consistency before being coded for analysis. Processed data was analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Stata version 15 was be used for statistical analysis and presentation tables of the results processed in Microsoft excel. Descriptive analysis was done for the observed indicators and presented as frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation to reveal the distribution trends. The data collected was in the form of observed indicators of larger constructs thus multivariate dimension reduction techniques (factor analysis) was be used to form composite latent constructs. The latent constructs generated after dimension reduction were used for statistical modelling.Results: The findings indicated that Technical Orientation was considered as an independent variable and dimension of Strategic Orientation. It was considered to have 3 dimensions Services, Products and Research and Development. The latent construct technical orientation yielded from factor analysis dimension reduction of the indicators was then used as an independent variable in a regression model fitted against firm performance which showed that it was not a significant level-2 random covariate but had a significant coefficient estimate at the respondent level (level-1). The coefficient of technical orientation on performance at level one was found to be 0.828 which implied that increasing the levels of TO by a unit would increase the banks Performance by 0.828 regardless of the banking system.Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The researcher recommended that the Kenyan banking sector should embrace Technology in order to tap in the untapped market through innovations for the customers to be able to conduct banking businesses at their own convenience.
INFLUENCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS’ COLLATERALS LENDING STRATEGY ON THE GROWTH OF SMES IN KENYA
Authors: Kathuku Dr. Jane Karambu , Ngugi Dr. Patrick Karanja , Muturi Dr. Willy Mwangi
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of commercial banks’ collaterals lending strategy on the growth of SMEs in Kenya.Methodology: The researcher used purposive sampling to select respondents. The sample size was comprised of 352 respondents. The study used questionnaires to collect data from the field. Both quantitative and qualitative data gathered was coded and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data in frequency distributions and percentages which were presented in tables and figures. Inferential statistics were used to analyze qualitative data.Results: The study found out that commercial banks’ collateral have a negative and significant effect on SMEs growth. (r=-0.96, p=0.000).Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study also recommended that commercial banks to flex terms and conditions for credits for the SMEs. The study found out that an increase in collateral and covenants leads to a decline in performance of SMEs.  Therefore, commercial banks need to make credit terms to be friendly to the creditors in this case the SMEs owners. Small businesses often have difficulty in providing sufficient and good-quality collateral to banks. The banks should typically agree to accept collateral in any term and also should be more inclined to accept the balance of a checking account, finished commodity, guarantees of another company or a bank and securities as collateral.
Towards O-Level Students’ Performance in Mathematics: Do Teaching and Learning Environment factors matter?
Authors: Lillian Nyamizi G. , Josephat Lotto
Published: October 2020

Purpose: This paper is aimed at assessing the possible factors which impacted the mass failure in O-Level mathematics examinations for the year 2012 in Tanzania.  Methodology: The paper benefited from the secondary data collected from the Open Data Portal hosted by the Government of Tanzania. Common factors which determine the students‟ performance such as class-size, teacher-students ratio, number of mathematics textbooks and learning environment were examined in different secondary schools across 7 zones in Tanzania to see how much they might have contributed to this poor performance in mathematics. Using ttest statistics, the results show that neither of these common factors had a statistically significant impact in a concerned students‟ performance in mathematics. To test whether the year 2012 students‟ performance in mathematics was statistically significantly different from other neighbouring years, t-statistics was employed to test statistical difference of the mathematics results between 2012 and 2013 and that between 2013 and 2014.  Results: The results show that there is a strong significant statistical difference in performance between 2012 and 2013. However, the difference in performance between 2013 and 2014 is reported to be statistically insignificant. These findings propose the possible effect of grading system change between 2012 and 2013 which was an outcry all over country by the education stakeholders. It is thought that change in grading system from division system to GPA system had its large contribution in the poor performance of mathematics in 2012. Recommendation: Following the wide-spread complaints from educational stakeholders that the process of changing the grading system lacked transparency and no clear justification was provided in lowering the pass benchmarks, this paper recommends the education policy makers to involve all key education stakeholders in changing any education policy which might affect the education standards in the country.
ASSESSMENT OF CUEA MBA PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION TO GREATER EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors: Kimani Wilfred Chege , Andemariam Dr. Kifleyesus , Abraham Dr. Kiflemariam
Published: October 2020

Purpose: This study assesses the Catholic University of Eastern Africa University (CUEA) Graduate Business School MBA contribution to developing and enhancing Emotional Intelligence skills among its MBA students.Methodology: Data was collected using various instruments: A survey with structured questionnaires administered to a target population of 40 second-year MBA students; in-depth interviews with 8 second-year MBA students, and 8 CUEA MBA lecturers; and a review of CUEA curriculum in relation to a benchmark of 10 MBA Programs in the best Business Schools of international and regional universities. A concurrent mixed method was used to achieve information with construct validity and chain of evidence from the multiple sources of data. The analysis technique was explanation based on the qualitative data, and some descriptive analysis was carried out for the quantitative data.Results: The findings show that the CUEA MBA program does not have EI (emotional intelligence) as one of its core skills development, while most of the best Business Schools do. CUEA MBA Program does not have specific EI objectives, and as a result, its lecturers have never focused on it and the students’ EI awareness, knowledge, and skills are low.Contribution to policy and practice: The study recommends that CUEA MBA program needs to be incorporated with EI skills development and make it a primary skill to be developed to the students irrespective of their area of specialization. The study further recommends that EI skills should be developed not only at the MBA level but also among undergraduate students, as suggested by some of the lecturers who participated in this study.
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS’ TRAINING ON USE OF QUESTIONING TECHNIQUE AND STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MWALA SUB-COUNTY, MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Mutisya Muthusi Francis , Mulwa David M. , Muola James M.
Published: October 2020

Purpose: Mathematics’ teachers play an important role in teaching of concepts in mathematics and ensuring that students register good grades in tests. However, in Mwala Sub-county, the scenario is different with many students registering low achievement in mathematics. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the influence of mathematics’ teachers training on use of questioning technique on students’ achievement in mathematics in public secondary schools in Mwala Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.Methodology: The study was guided by the learning theory. This study adopted mixed methodology and thus applied concurrent triangulation research design. Questionnaires were used to gather quantitative data from mathematics’ teachers whereas interview guides were used to collect qualitative data from principals. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically based on study objectives and presented in narrative form. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferentially using linear regression analysis in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23) and presented using tables.Findings: The study established that many mathematics’ teachers have basic training on how to use the questioning technique in teaching mathematics. However, this has not improved students’ achievement in mathematics.Contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommends that mathematics’ teachers should undergo many in-service trainings on how improve the questioning technique skills. Mathematics’ teachers interact more with experienced colleagues by attending seminars and workshops designed to improve their experience and levels of exposure to different approaches of questioning. The Ministry of Education should create room for more in-service trainings for the newly recruited mathematics’ teachers.
SYSTEMATIZATION OF RESEARCH INTEGRITY BY REGULATORY BODIES AND UNIVERSITIES IN AFRICA: RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ETHICS
Authors: Omutoko Lillian
Published: October 2020

Purpose: Research misconduct is a global ethical concern that imparts negatively on scientific processes and expectations. Other related ethical concerns are academic fraud among researchers in academic institutions.  These activities are against the norms of research and academic practice. Some common occurrences in institutions are multiple submission of papers for publication, use of unauthorized assistance or various forms of dishonesty that occur in relation to any academic exercise. Research integrity is a complex multifaceted task that touches on different phases of research. Institutions in Africa barely have policies and structures to uphold research integrity and where they exist, the enforcement mechanisms are not synchronized. Prevention of research misconduct and enforcement of research integrity policies cannot be the responsibility of any single person or institution, it can only be successful if it is a concerted effort. Universities, national bodies and research ethics committees have a major role to play in maintaining research integrity. The purpose of this paper is to explore and develop a systematic approach to enhance research integrity.  The paper examines common research integrity issues and proposes pragmatic approaches for preventing research misconduct.   Methodology: The methodology employed was desktop document analysis of related journal articles, guidelines and institutional websites.   Case studies of misconduct were reviewed to make sense of types of scientific misconduct that have been recorded in Africa. Results: Institutions can customize the institutional model according to identified needs and existing structures. The proposed framework would be successful if the efforts are implemented within a multi-thronged approach that includes mentorship and capacity building at all levels for creation of an ethical research culture that enhances credibility of research and builds public trust.   Contributions to theory, policy and practice:  It is envisaged that the proposed model will improve enforcement of related policies and promote research integrity. A holistic model to streamline prevention of misconduct and nurture a culture of ethical conduct in research is also recommended.
COLLEGE CONVERSION INTO QUARANTINE CENTER: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON SAFETY AT KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE, MOMBASA
Authors: Ogendo Marsellah , Mramba Garama , Nchogu Rhoda , Mwende Rachael , Barawa Winnie , Mramba Caroline , Miriti Rita , Mwema Jeniffer , Mutonga Dominic , Ngechu Dorcas , Ogada Japheth , Hawa Florence , Ogall Florid , Kima Jane , Mbwika Jeniffer , Kalama Brenda , Seremwo Jacob , Ocholla Jane , Mbungu Jasper , Ruwa Lucas
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the perception of students of Kenya Medical Training College Mombasa on its safety after conversion into a quarantine center.Methodology: The study was conducted at KMTC Mombasa, using a descriptive cross-sectional design, where students were selected using multistage sampling. Sample size determination was done using Fischer’s statistical formula at a confidence level of 95% (p=95%). Data was collected using a structured online survey questionnaire and a focused group discussion. Analysis of data was done using SPSS and results presented in Excel tables and narrations.Findings: 65.2% (165) of the students felt the college was safe for resumption of studies while 34.8% (88) felt the college was unsafe. 56% (93) of those who felt the college was safe stated that safety is a personal responsibility and that they would observe the recommended measures. 22% (36) had confidence that the institution would implement all the measures possible to ensure safety of the facility upon reopening. Two reasons advanced by the students as to why they felt the college was unsafe were; proximity of the college to an isolation center and interaction with other students cited by 31% (27) and 30% (26) of the students respectively. The study demonstrated a significant relationship between students’ department and how comfortable they were to use the hostels after getting back to college (p=0.036).  Students felt safest to use the library while the toilets were the least safe.Unique contribution to theory, practice and Policy: The perception of students towards safety of their learning institution after its use as quarantine center during a pandemic has not been reported in literature. The findings of this study are important for leaders and policy makers across sectors in guiding decision making in instances where public facilities may need to be converted to serve other purposes. Stakeholders may have reservations as to whether the usual users are going to feel safe in such facilities after its temporary use.
Aplikasi Sistem Pendaftaran Jasa Pelatihan Setir Mobil Berbasis Web Pada LPK DELTA Kulon Progo
Authors: Gasik Pawestri Dwi Rena , Purwati Nani , Safitri Lina Ayu
Published: October 2020

The registration process on LPK DELTA is still done by coming directly to the office to register as a member. This is an obstacle for applicants whose regions are outside

Kulon Progo. Another problem is that there is often an error in scheduling steering wheel training and obstacles in the storage process because it requires a large amount of storage space. This web-based car steering course application is the right solution to solve the problems that exist in LPK DELTA. In designing the steering wheel course system, this method uses research methods, namely data collection methods such as observation, interviews, literature studies and waterfall development methods. This steering wheel course application uses XAMPP software, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 and uses programming languages such as HTML, PHP, CSS, and JavaScript. Testing this website using blackbox testing. From the results of the writing it can be concluded that the existence of this website as a medium of information and promotion to users and can facilitate the registration system and confirmation of payment of car steering training services online, minimize errors in registration, course scheduling, and accumulation of registration files because they are well managed and stored in the company database.
MENINGKATKAN MINAT DAN HASIL BELAJAR IPS SEJARAH MELALUI METODE KOOPERATIF TIPE TEAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALIZATION
Authors: Pramono Joko
Published: October 2020

This research is motivated by the low of the students’ interest of learning and learning outcomes. As an effort to increase students’ interest of learning and learning outcomes, Team Assisted Individualization is applied. This research was conducted in class VIII-B SMP Negeri 2 Baturetno. The aim of the research was to determine the increase the students’ interest of learning and learning outcomes in History in Social Subject. The Subject of the research was the Students of VIIIB of SMP Negeri 2 Baturetno Academic Year 2015/2016. This research is a Classroom Action Research which is done in two cycluses. Comparative Descriptive was used in Data Analysis.The result of the research are (1) The Application of the method of cooperative Team Assisted Individualization (TAI) can increase the students’ interest of learning and learning outcomes in History in Social Subject of the Students of VIII-B of SMP Negeri 2 Baturetno Academic Year 2015/2016. In Pre cyclus the interest of students learning is 58,4%, and in

cyclus 1 the interest is 71,27%, and in cyclus 2 the interest is 87,41%. (2) The Application of the method of cooperative Team Assisted Individualization (TAI)

can increase the learning outcomes of learning and learning outcomes in History Subject of the Students of VIII-B of SMP Negeri 2 Baturetno Academic Year

2015/2016. The result of of mastery learning shows Pre cyclus the interest of students learning is 18,5%, and in cyclus 1 the interest is 62,96%, and in cyclus 2

the interest is 88,89%
PENGARUH DIGITAL MARKETING TERHADAP OMSET PENJUALAN PADA PT. KUSUMAHADI SANTOSA DI KARANGANYAR
Authors: Estrini Prapti
Published: October 2020

This research aims to examine the P.T. Kusumahadi Santosa in Karanganyar. P.T. Kusumahadi Santosa to market its products with the digital marketing. This research processed data by using test SPSS regression with multiple linear 22.0. The hypothesis of this research is: ( 1 ) due to allegedly there an effect to a business turnover of digital marketing of goods sold in the pt.Kusumahadi karanganyar santosa said here, (2) Allegedly there is the influence of digital marketing against sales at PT Kusumahadi Santosa Karanganyar, (3) Allegedly there is the influence of digital marketing against sales at PT Kusumahadi Santosa Karanganyar. F test results retrieved value 4.917. The magnitude of the correlation between digitalmarketing with sales turnover is of 0, 267. The results of marketing of digital thitung 2,217. Marketing strategies P.T. Kusumahadi Santosa in Karanganyar in order to achieve sales turnover is by way of digital marketing. The benefits of this study is to find the influence of digital marketing against a business turnover of sales in markets better for you products on P.T. Kusumahadi Santosa said here.
EARLY WARNING TERHADAP INSIDEN KEBAKARAN PADA OVER LAND BELT CONVEYOR PABRIK SEMEN MENGGUNAKAN LINEAR HEAT DETECTION SYSTEM
Authors: Ikawati Ratna , Wibisono Widy , Nasution Mulia F. , Prasetya Ade Y
Published: October 2020

The cement market is increasingly competitive with the rise of imported cement, which of course must be answered by cement producers among competition. One of the main processes that should not be disturbed is the supply of limestone from quarry to the factory. The safety of people, processes and equipment are certainly necessity for the production process to run smoothly. The problem that can occur in limestone supply is a breakdown on the Overland Belt Conveyor (OLBC) which is caused by a broken roller and causes the belt to tear and potentially fire. For this reason, prevention efforts need to be done with an early warning mechanism to provide alerts to interested parties. Early warning system can be applied to the process because it can detect the beginning of heat so that fires can be prevented. Therefore, it is necessary to install a sensor using optical fiber called a linear heat detector (LHD) on OLBC. Installing the LHD system on OLBC can effectively detect an increase in roller temperature which then becomes an early warning for operators in the control room 24 hours a day to prevent incidents that cause harm to the company due to belt fires or torn belts.
LITERASI REVIEW PERATURAN PEMERINTAH DAN LITERATUR AUDIT TERHADAP RPTs
Authors: Setiorini Kusumaningdiah Retno , Kamal Al Haq , Sudibyo Tyagita Dianingtyas
Published: October 2020

This study is the result of a review of previous research in the Asian economy, which concerns the consequences and involvement of the problems that the company has in the case of the corporate scandal and the takeover of shareholder wealth (RPTs). RPTs have issues that will be discussed in this study, including the measures that will be used to implement the RPTs and variations in the size of the RPTs research. RPTs influenced by regulations, auditing and company management will be able to minimize the risk of the negative effects of these RPTs. Previous research has investigated the deterioration of shareholder wealth. The findings of previous studies related to RPTs in terms of shareholder wealth takeover, deterioration, undervaluation, reporting, increased risk of material misstatement and long-term deterioration of performance. Furthermore, the evidence suggests that regulations,corporate governance and auditing can reduce the negative effects of RPTs. 

These research engagements in providing information regarding the understanding for regulators on the effects of governance, corporate governance and external audits on reducing the negative effects of RPTs, and highlighting the increased risk of material misstatements in financial statement statements. The statute, in revealing how RPTs affect the risk assessment for auditors provides a starting point for future investigations of RPTs, not the least because it reveals important limitations with the extant body of research in this area. It also offers engagements and a depth of understanding that is striking to the eyes of policy makers and practitioners
CLARA SCHUMANN VE OP.21 3 ROMANS'IN FORM, TEKNİK VE MÜZİKAL ANALİZİ
Authors: BİLİR EYÜPOĞLU Emine
Published: October 2020

Bu makalede Romantik Dönemin önemli besteci, öğretmen ve konser piyanisti Clara Schumann’ın müzikal ifadesine değinilmiştir. Robert Schumann ile evliliğinin öncesinde Clara Josephine Wieck adı ile de ün yapmış, dönemin piyano konserlerinin format ve repertuarına öncülük etmiştir. Bu çalışmada, Clara Schumann’ın bestecilik ve icracılık yönleri değerlendirilmiş, piyano literatürüne kazandırdığı eserleri, tekniği ve şiirsel anlatımı üzerine odaklanılmıştır. Bu çalışma aynı zamanda 19. yüzyılın başlarında Avrupa’da şekillenen toplumsal ve müzikal değişime, kadın besteci ve sanatçılara, piyanonun yaygınlaşması ve romantik dönemin ortaya çıkardığı müzik formlarına da odaklanmıştır. İcracı perspektifinden bakılarak op.21 Üç Romance form, armonik, melodik ve ritmik, teknik, müzikal açılardan irdelenmiş ve piyanistik açıdan kazanımları değerlendirilmiştir. Makalede nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden literatür tarama, nota arşivleri, metin ve nota analizi yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Bu araştırmada, bestecinin piyano edebiyatına bırakmış olduğu bu önemli eserin akademisyen ve öğrenciler tarafından daha bilinçli yorumlanması; müzikal ve teknik gelişime fayda sağlaması ve müzisyenlere yol göstermesi amaç edinilmiştir.
Geographizität des Rechts – ein missing link in der geographischen Theoriebildung?
Authors: Stock Mathis
Published: October 2020

Abstract. Law is on the one hand indispensable for the constitution of space, and, on the other, legal orders emerge or develop in specific local situations. Does the question of the law exist in geographical theories and how has it been received? The article raises the issue of a missing link in geographical theorisation: Are the legal dimensions of social spatialities sufficiently considered? This text aims at enriching geographical theory formation through legal dimensions, especially by translating legal studies’ contributions into geographical questions who experience a specific spatial turn. On the one hand, the concept “geographicity of Law” is being developed for this purpose. On the other hand, two examples will be used to illustrate how geographical theory can benefit from legal dimensions: the right to public space and the issue of urbanness.
On representation dimension of tame cluster tilted algebras
Authors: Gonzalez Chaio Alfredo , Trepode Sonia
Published: October 2020

The aim of this work is to study the representation dimension of cluster tilted algebras. We prove that the weak representation dimension of tame cluster tilted algebras is equal to three. We construct a generator module that reaches the weak representation dimension, unfortunately this module is not always a cogenerator. We show for which algebras this module gives the representation dimension.
On ternary left almost semigroups
Authors: Yiarayong Pairote
Published: October 2020

A ternary LA-semigroup is a nonempty set together with a ternary multiplication which is non associative. Analogous to the theory of LA-semigroups, a regularity condition on a ternary LA-semigroup is introduced and the properties of ternary LA-semigroups are studied. Some characterizations of quasi-prime and  quasi-ideals were obtained.
A study on local properties of Fourier series
Authors: Özarslan Hikmet Seyhan
Published: October 2020

In this paper, a general theorem on the local property of $|A,p_{n};\delta|_{k}$ summability of factored Fourier series has been proved. This new theorem also includes several new and known results.
Coefficient estimates for a new subclass of analytic and bi-univalent functions by Hadamard product
Authors: Analouei Adegani Ebrahim , Zireh Ahmad , Jafari Mostafa
Published: October 2020

In this work, we introduce a new subclas of bi-univalent functions which is defined by Hadamard product andsubordination in the open unit disk. and find upper bounds for the second and third coefficients for functions in this new subclass. Further, we generalize and improve some of the previously published results.
A new characterization of PSL(3,q)
Authors: Asgary Soleyman
Published: October 2020

Let G be a group. In this paper, we prove that G is isomorphic to PSL(3,q) if and only if |G|=|PSL(3,q)| and m(G)=m(PSL(3,q)), where q is a prime power and m(G) is the maximal order of elements in G.
Mapping properties of certain linear operator associated with hypergeometric functions
Authors: Panigrahi T. , El-Ashwah R.
Published: October 2020

The main object of the present paper is to nd some su¢ cient conditions in terms of hypergeometric inequalities so that the linear operator denoted by Ha;b;c : maps a certain subclass of close-to-convex function R (A;B) into subclasses of k-uniformly starlike and k-uniformly convex functions k 􀀀ST () and k 􀀀UCV() respectively. Further, we consider an integral operator and discuss its properties. Our results generalize some relevant results.
Characterization of the w-Tempered ultradistributions
Authors: Abu-Falahah Ibraheem Amohammad , Obiedat Hamed M.
Published: October 2020

We use apreviously obtained characterization of test functions of w-Tempered Ultradistributions to charcterize the space w-Tempered Ultradistributions using Riesz representation Theorem.
Methylated PLK2 is a prognostic biomarker in taxane-treated breast cancers
Authors: Chivers Priti , Lattanzio Laura , Garrone Ornella , Vivenza Daniela , Syed Nel , Merlano Marco C. , Crook Tim , Coley Helen M. , Lo Nigro Cristiana
Published: October 2020

Background: In search of potential biomarkers of drug responsiveness the tumour suppressor PLK2 has been identified as a mediator of taxane sensitivity in some tumour types, based on its role of G2M checkpoint regulation.Objective: The current study set out to evaluate PLK2 methylation in breast cancer treated with neo-adjuvant chemotherapy including a taxane, as a biomarker of disease progression.Methods: Silencing of PLK2 in MCF-7 cells followed by taxane treatment was assessed using apoptotic readout for proof of principle. DNA was extracted from 64 cases of diagnostic surgical FFPE sections. Using pyrosequencing, levels of PLK2 promoter methylation were measured.Results: Silencing of PLK2 resulted in a significantly reduced apoptotic response following paclitaxel treatment (compared with scramble transfected controls). An association with higher levels of CpG island promoter methylation was seen for those cases with a progression-free survival (PFS) of less than 12 months. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed there was an association between overall survival (OS) and level of methylation (p = .06).Conclusions: Thus, based on data obtained from this pilot study, further larger studies evaluating the utility of PLK2 methylation as a potential predictive biomarker in breast cancer are warranted.
Examination of the apoptotic effects of betulinic acid on renal cancer cell lines
Authors: ERGEN Arzu , IPLIK E. Sinem , ERTUGRUL Baris , ATAS Merve Nur , KASARCI Goksu , CAKMAKOGLU Bedia
Published: October 2020

Objective: Renal cancers are highly resistant to standard hormonal therapy, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, and the survival rates
are extremely low. Betulinic acid is a pentasilic triterpenoid saponin of lupine type obtained from various natural plants, especially
from the shell of Betula plant. Betulinic acid was shown both in in vivo, and in vitro to have the ability to induce apoptotic pathways
causing no toxicity for normal cells, and also has immunomodulatory effects. The aim of the present project is to investigate the
anticancer effects of betulinic acid on CAKI-2 (ATCC® HTB-47™; clear cell renal carcinoma), ACHN (ATCC® CRL-1611™; renal cell
adenocarcinoma) and MRC-5 (ATCC® CCL-171™: normal lung fibroblast) cell lines.
Materials and Methods: The dose, and time-dependent cell viability was determined using the WST-1 test first in cell lines, and then
apoptotic activity was determined with Annexin-V, apoptosis related nucleosomal enrichment factor levels, and Caspase 3 / BCA
activity.
Results: Betulinic acid reduced the CAKI-2, and ACHN cell viability in dose, and time-dependent manner inducing the apoptotic
pathway.
Conclusion: Researchers in the present study concluded in accordance with the results of Annexin-V, apoptosis-associated
nucleosomal enrichment factor levels and Caspase 3 / BCA activity that betulinic acid triggered the apoptosis in both renal cancer
cell lines, especially by the Caspase 3 activity.
Flexibility in Learning and Teaching Styles in an Accounting Course. “Deming Towards Kolb”
Authors: Verna Ida
Published: October 2020

This work aims to investigate the effect of a holistic approach to teaching on both the educator’s learning and teaching styles and on student performance. To this end, an experimental holistic approach was adopted, L’Ascolto®, which uses the Deming PDCA cycle for the design (Plan), management (Do), evaluation (Check) and improvement (Act) of teaching processes. The aim is to encourage educators to “train” their flexibility in learning by following the Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle. The paper is presented as an original study aimed at empirically examining the effects of an experimental holistic approach (L’Ascolto®) on the educator’s experiential learning process in a university accounting course. On one hand, the results show positive student performance, while, on the other, the positive effects of the educator’s experiential learning emerge, as evidenced by the different teaching styles adopted during the course (flexibility).
Does Critical Period Affect Bilingual Advantage for Working Memory and Metacognition?
Authors: Huang Kexuan
Published: October 2020

There have been many studies exploring the advantages that bilingualism confers to individuals’ working memory and metacognition (see Ransdell, 2006; Del Missier et al., 2010). The hypothesis of language critical period states that if no language learning and teaching happen during the critical period, an individual will never be able to fully grasp any language to a full extent (Fromkin et al., 1974). This study investigates whether late bilingualism (second language acquisition after the critical period) will positively affect a person’s working memory and metacognition just like early bilingualism (second language acquisition before the critical period) does. Sixty Chinese persons between the ages of 18 and 35 participated in my online experimental protocol, including a language experience questionnaire, a reading comprehension exam, and a reading span task. I found that late bilingualism poses a similar advantage to an individual’s working memory as early bilingualism, while it negatively affects an individual’s metacognitive awareness of their own language ability. 
EU-gezondheidsrecht en -beleid na COVID-19
Authors: de Ruijter A.
Published: October 2020

EU-gezondheidsrecht en -beleid na COVID-19

Wat is de te verwachten impact van de coronavirusuitbraak op de ontwikkeling van het EU-gezondheidsrecht en -beleid? Wat kunnen we verwachten in de toekomst van de rol van de EU in de bestrijding van grensoverschrijdende ziekten?
Revisão de Han (2017) Agonia do Eros
Authors: Habowski Adilson Cristiano , Conte Elaine
Published: October 2020

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BEZPIECZEŃSTWO FUNKCJONARIUSZY SŁUŻBY WIĘZIENNEJ
Authors: Nosarzewska-Boczek Marta
Published: October 2020

Artykuł przedstawia krótką historię i informacje na temat Zakładu Karnego w Łowiczu. Wykazuje wybrane zagrożenia, na jakie narażeni są funkcjonariusze podczas pełnienia służby, ze zwróceniem uwagi na czynniki stresogenne. Pokazuje również obowiązki, jakie funkcjonariusze Służby Więziennej muszą wypełniać w zakładzie podczas realizacji zadań służbowych. Szczegółowo opisano także istniejące systemy zabezpieczeń (techniczno-ochronne) w zakładach karnych oraz przedstawiono ich rolę w zapewnianiu bezpieczeństwa pracujących w nich funkcjonariuszy. Zwrócono uwagę na modernizacje wyżej wymienionych systemów oraz doskonalenie zawodowe wszystkich pracowników Służby Więziennej. Całość opracowania skupia się na znalezieniu odpowiedzi na pytanie: na ile systemy ochronne i ich ciągłe doskonalenie wpływają na poziom bezpieczeństwa funkcjonariuszy.
WYBRANE PROBLEMY EDUKACJI DLA BEZPIECZEŃSTWA
Authors: Łapa Klaudia
Published: October 2020

W artykule przedstawiono zasadnicze zagadnienia związane z zakresem przedmiotowym edukacji dla bezpieczeństwa. Rozważania prezentowane w niniejszej pracy oparto na teorii nauk o bezpieczeństwie oraz pedagogiki. U podstaw poglądów omówionych w artykule legło założenie, że bezpieczeństwo dotyczy wielu aspektów życia każdego człowieka. Aby je zdefiniować, trzeba dobrze określić źródła oraz odpowiednio sprecyzować czynniki, które je kształtują. W niniejszej pracy uznano również, że edukacja dla bezpieczeństwa wydaje się być naturalnym następstwem poszerzającego się zakresu edukacji obronnej, a zatem również wychowania obronnego. Stąd też skupiono się na zagadnieniach zdobywania wiedzy i nabywaniu umiejętności w zakresie radzenia sobie w sytuacjach kryzysowych. Słowa kluczowe: