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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?