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Volume 4 Issue 3

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Title : Research on Operational Risk of Online Supply Chain Finance Based on the Third Party B2B e-commerce Platform

Authors : Aimin Deng, Yuying Xu

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Online supply chain finance based on the third party B2B e-commerce platforms as an efficient, convenient and controllable business mode has been developing rapidly.It sharing of whole process information, but also involves more complex operational risk factors, which puts forward higher requirements for commercial banks’ operational risk management.This paper firstly construct the operational risk index system of online supply chain finance based on third party B2B platform.And then use the blind number and fuzzy mathematics theory to analyse the chance and consequences of risks , so as to establish the risk assessment model; Finally taking the online supply chain financial cooperation between HC and Minsheng Bank as an example, the case analysis shows the feasibility and effectiveness of the risk assessment model, so as to guide the online supply chain finance operational risk management.

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Title : Mainstreaming Child Protection and Child Rights in Civil Registration of Births in Kwale and Kilifi in Kenya

Authors : Samuel Kemboi Biwott , Dr.Benson Okinyi, Eric Oyoo, George Otieno, David Kamau, Joseph Wangondu, Emmanuel Mulumba, Harriet Osimbo, Emmanuel Mulumba, Mercy Chege, Caroline Ruoro

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The problem of birth notification and registration has limited the rights of children to education, health, recognition among other human rights. The challenge to sufficient registration of new born babies is traceable to the initial stage of notification. There is a lack of scholarly research on incentives to address both supply and demand barriers for birth registration and a need for more robust literature on the topic. The specific objectives that project sought to address include; investigation of current birth notification system in Kenya, The intention was to allow real time pre-notification of birth events by parents, verification of that information by local agents, and sharing of that data for use by other government agents. The events that take place in hospitals were also included in a broad solution. The study used two approaches where case study of a remote counties of Kwale and Kilifi was used to study rural events and processes Birth registration imposes major challenges in developing countries, with importance to rights, health and all levels of development. Despite targeted initiatives, often with focus on improved access and information, universal registration has been elusive in Kenya.

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Title : Factors contributing to Hypertension in Pregnancy among mothers attending Antenatal Clinic in Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisii County, Kenya

Authors : Emmanuel Ratemo Omenya, Dr. Drusilla Makworo, Dr. Daniel Nyamongo, Mrs. Elizabeth Mitaki

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Globally, over half a million women within reproductive age die each year of pregnancy related causes with ninety-nine (99%) percent of these deaths occur in the developing countries, (WHO, 2010). In Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension continues to be a major obstetric problem in present day healthcare practice. The prevalence has risen from 5% to 8% for the last two years that has led to an increase in mortality and morbidity in both the expectant mothers and infants, (KTRH Health Records).

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Title : Analysis of Logistics Demand of Kashagar Administrative Offices Based on Multiple Linear Regression Model

Authors : Aimin Deng, Hancheng Yang

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In this paper, selecting the cargo transportation volume as the index measuring the logistics demand level, we analyzed empirically the economic data of Kashagar Administrative Offices for the period between 2000 and 2016, used the Eviews program to build a multiple linear regression model and found that the Industrial output value and the Total wages of employed persons in urban non-private units had marked impact on the cargo transportation volume of the city.

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Title : Testing Applicability of International Financial Reporting Standards by Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange

Authors : Martin Khoya Odipo, Abdiraham Hussen Osman

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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) have increasingly become global accounting standards. About 120 countries recognize IFRS as standards used in preparation of financial statements. However it is unclear as to whether firms operating in these countries can claim to be IFRS compliant. This study looks at what factors are likely to influence the compliance with IFRS by listed firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange as at 31st December 2016.There were 64 listed firms at this time. The study takes census approach. Secondary data covers the study for a period of five years from 2012 to 2016 both inclusive. The dependent variable is disclosure index. Independent variables included: firm size, profitability, leverage and age of the firm. Results reveal that there is negative but significant relationship between firm size and disclosure index. On profitability there is negative and insignificant relationship with disclosure index. On the other hand the study finds     that the relationship between leverage and disclosure index is positive but insignificant. However in the case age of firm and disclosure index there is positive and significant relationship. The study concludes that the key factors that influence the compliance of IFRS by firms are age of firms and firm size.

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Title : Evaluation of Effects of Real Exchange Rate on Economic Growth of Malawi: Empirical Analysis

Authors : Mcdonald Simtowe, Professor Liu Yi

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This study examined effects of real exchange rate on Economic growth of Malawi. Time series annual data for the period of 1980-2014 was used, whereby trends on Real exchange rate, Inflation, Real interest rate, and Real gross domestic product were obtained from Reserve Bank of Malawi, Terms of trade openness and Private investment from Malawi Ministry of Industry and Trade, finally Human capital trends from International monetary fund. Dickey–fuller unit root test and Johansen test for co-integration was conducted, whereby data was stationary after first differencing and co-integrated of order1.The VECM was employed and used OLS technique in analysis of regression models. Results showed that real exchange rate was significant and negatively correlated with Economic Growth. The study recommends among other things, the monetary authorities and Malawian Government to formulate sound macroeconomic policies that are capable of restoring the economy on track with stable rates that promote growth.

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Title : Appraisal of Community Forest Associations in Advancing Livelihood and Conservation Agenda. A Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Forests in Kenya

Authors : Victor Kiprotich Boiyo, Jane Mutune Mutheu, Kiemo Karatu

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The twin goals of participatory forest management as adopted by many developing countries are to foster sustainable forest management and to reduce poverty. In Kenya, various legal and policy reforms have been introduced and attempts have been made to devolve use and forest management rights to local communities. It remains debatable whether communities’ participation has yielded the intended improvements in livelihood and good governance. It would be no exaggeration to say that the study of forests and rural community livelihoods has been central to the development of scholarship on impacts of PFM on livelihoods. Equally certainly, the interest in forests has generated a need to consider the same in the light of urban forestry. This study  based on participatory forest management program (PFM) in Ngong’ Road forest in Nairobi City County and Kiptuget in Baringo County Kenya was conducted with the aims of establishing factors motivating members’ participation and identifying and describing the conservation and income generating activities undertaken and their effects on members livelihoods.  Quantitative and qualitative data was collected through questionnaires, interview of key informants, focus group discussions and literature reviews. The results show that in both NRFA and KICOFA, factors related to perceived benefits in terms of economic, social, factors, forest products and services, appreciation of nature and conservation were motivations for participation. Further, the study realized that despite the fact that both CFAs had an array of IGAs aimed at supplementing their livelihoods and easing pressure on the forest, NRFA had made more significant progress in terms of realizing these activities as compared to KICOFA.  It was further realized that though there was a general similar trend in terms of average earning from engaging in PFM, the study noted that in both KICOFA and NRFA, averagely 50% of the members were satisfied with the benefits. It was further observed that majority of members both in KICOFA and NRFA indicated that PFM has had large positive impact on their livelihood and thus their household were in a better position that before joining the CFA. 

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