Systematic Review of Risks in Domestic and Global IT Projects

The development of information technology projects is no longer limited to the domestic sphere. This study identifies the differentiation of risk categories between global and domestic projects through an exploratory research carried out by means of a systematic literature review. 1367 risks were identified in 37 articles and classified within 22 categories. The major concern regarded in domestic project management was the client (external risk) and scope (internal risk) and, in global project management, the psychic distance (external) and coordination and control (internal). The main difference between the risk categories for each project type refers to the psychic distance category, which was identified almost exclusively in global projects, thus making the external risks more relevant than those in domestic projects. On the other hand, it makes risks such as client, supplier and stakeholders be underestimated. The results indicate that project managers should focus on different risks depending on the type of IT project: global or domestic.

SHARIA COMPLIANCE RISK IN ISLAMIC BANK: DOES INDONESIA NEED TO ADOPT NEW SHARIA RISK RATING APPROACH ?

The purpose of this study is to find the most relevant practice of supervision to manage Sharia Compliance Risk in Indonesian Islamic Bank based on the existing literature. The standard doctrinal approach is used to analyse, examine and evaluate the practice of Islamic banking supervision in Indonesia and Islamic banking in Malaysia for comparative purposes. The results revealed that the prior study on Sharia risk rating is applicable to manage Sharia Compliance Risk in Islamic Banks and their factors meet the Basel, AAOOIFI, and IFSB standards. However, there is no assessment made on evaluating the quality of supervision by Sharia Supervisory Board (SSB) members. Thus the study suggested the inclusion of additional factors on the performance of SSB. For Islamic Banking in Indonesia, this sharia risk rating approach can be combined with applicable internal and external risk rating techniques, to provide the promising quality of service and ensure that the offering of various products and services complies with Sharia rules and principles

INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL RISK FACTORS ON ALPINE SKIING INJURIES IN RECREATIONAL SKIERS

The main goal of this study was to identify potential external risk factors for injury in recreational skiers through a survey questionnaire. Subjects were divided into injured skiers and a control group who never had an injury. Injured skiers (N=212) answered questions that helped define potential risk factors. The control group (N=206) completed the same questionnaire but without questions about injury. Common questions were used to determine the possibility of injury using Chi-Square test, and additional questions were used to determine the influence on injury severity using Fisher’s test. An analysis of external factors showed that formal ski school was not statistically related to the possibility and severity of injury, but significantly increased knowledge of skiing. Skiing with another person did not decrease the possibility of injury but did increase the severity of injury. Visibility, field of vision, condition of the slope, temperature, and weather conditions are not statistically related to injury severity, but when combined, they could be an important factor in the possibility of injury.

Impact of risk disclosures on IPO performance: Evidence from India

The main aim of the paper is to explore the performance of Indian IPOs in the context of risk disclosures in the offer documents. For the purpose of assessing the impact of risk disclosure factors on initial returns, subsequent returns and post issue risk of IPOs, the study has implemented ordinary least square regression. The study has analysed 109 IPOs that were listed in two main Indian stock exchanges (BSE and NSE) from 2015–2019. Outcomes of the present study are contrary to the previous studies which showed that information disclosure reduces the asymmetry, which is touted as the main reason for underpricing, the present study did not find any association between risk disclosures and underpricing. Quantitative risk measures showed positive association with 1-year returns, but qualitative measures failed to show any association. The post issue risk of the firms showed positive association with external risk factors listed in prospectus and negative association with liquidity. The results of this study are useful for the investors as based on the results they can make decisions about investing in Indian IPOs. Besides, the managers of issuing companies and lead managers of issues can use the results of this study to improve the pricing of issues. To the best of the authors’ knowledge no study has been done before in the Indian context which is specific to risk disclosures (quantitative and qualitative measures) and IPO performance. The present study seeks to fill this gap and contribute to the existing literature.

Immunological Aspect in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation in the alimentary tract due to improper immune response toward external and internal antigens. The disease consists of 2 entities: ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). The disease’s prevalence is increasing worldwide due to westernization and industrialization. Europe still holds the highest prevalence of IBD in the world. There are 2 peaks of disease incidence. The first is in the third decade of life and the second is in the fourth decade. Slight male predominance is observed in IBD. Internal and external risk factors play important role in the occurrence of IBD including genetic, smoking, reduced fibre intake, less or absent breastfeeding, sedentary occupation, pollution exposure, and medications. The disease carries heavy economic burden and hampers patient’s quality of life. The immune concept of IBD was hypothesized in 1950s since the symptoms resolved with the administration of steroid. Innate and adaptive immune systems are involved in the pathogenesis of IBD. Antigen presenting cells are found hyperactive, intestinal barrier is disrupted, and autophagy activity is increased. Molecular mimicry occurs between foreign and self antigen. The activity of T helper (Th)1, Th2, and Th17 is amplified while regulatory T cell’s activity is suppressed. Pro-inflammatory cytokine production is elevated but anti-inflammatory cytokines is lowered. Finally, there is increased immunoglobulin G level in intestinal mucosa and imbalance of gut microorganism. All the above immune disturbances lead to chronic inflammation in IBD.

Diagnosis particularities of lung cancer in a young patient without external risk factors – A case report

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, smoking being the strongest risk factor. We present the case of a non-smoker, a 23-year-old patient, without environmental exposure or personal pathological history, who was hospitalised for dry cough, a unique episode of haemoptysis and low-graded fever. He was admitted with a left basal diminished vesicular murmur, without detectable rales, and normal oxygen saturation. The chest X-ray highlighted left pleural effusion in a medium amount. A chest ultrasound revealed also an adjacent pulmonary consolidation. The cytological examination of the pleural fluid detected the presence of lymphocytes 36%, eosinophils 25%, polymorphonuclear 39% and frequent red blood cells. Angio-computer tomography confirmed the existence of a left hilar tumour formation with a mass effect on the hilar structures, possibly a few tumoral emboli in the lateral and posterior basal segmentary arteries, a lower left lobe consolidation, a left pleural effusion with hydroaeric level, and a left pneumothorax. The patient required a fibre bronchoscopy that showed us a proliferative infiltrative process, stenosis of the left lower bronchia, and extrinsic compression of the left lower lobe and the 6th segment. Infiltration of mucosa at the left basal pyramid was also detected. The histological examination argued for pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The particularities of the case consist of the lack of exposure to known risk factors for bronchopulmonary neoplasm and the early appearance of lung cancer and its complications in a young patient.

The Impact of External Risks on Project Implementation in the Transport Sector

Aim. The presented study aims to examine the elements of assessing projects for the development of the transport sector of the Russian economy in terms of external risk assessment.Tasks. The authors formulate the problem of the relevance of assessing external risks that have a significant impact on the development of the transport industry in the context of a pandemic and describe a risk assessment model through the example of transport infrastructure projects.Methods. The methods of accounting and assessment of risk factors are analyzed. The proposed model is developed based on the use of the fuzzy sets method.Results. The nature and scale of the pandemic’s impact on the major performance indicators of transport industry enterprises and the development of the transport business in 2020-2021 are determined. The impact of restrictive measures on the efficiency of transport companies has been identified and their development has been assessed as part of the implementation of industry-specific development projects. The risks of non-implementation of transport projects are discovered and described through the example of the infrastructure component. The authors focus on the assessment of environmental risks during the implementation of transport projects under unstable conditions. A model for assessing the risks of possible non-implementation of projects based on a variety of risk types and parameters is presented.Conclusions. The results of the study can be used in the justification and selection of transport projects, helping to reduce the share of non-implemented projects under complex dynamic external conditions.

FAKTOR RISIKO EKSTERNAL KEJADIAN PHLEBITIS PADA PEMASANGAN KATETER INTRAVENA PERIFER: STUDI DOKUMENTASI

Intravenous insertion therapy given for a long time can cause complications such as phlebitis. Phlebitis is an inflammatory reaction in the veins along with signs of pain, redness, swelling, heat, and hardening at the puncture site and along the vein. One main factor that influence the incidence of phlebitis are external factors such as inappropriate intravenous (IV) catheters, length of catheter insertion, location of the catheter, pH and fluid osmolarity and internal factors include age, sex and comorbidities. External factors are factors that can be modified according to the authority of the nurse, so that the modification can reduce the incidence of phlebitis in the hospital. The aim of this study was to identify the external risk factors for phlebitis on peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in the inpatient room of a private Indonesian hospital. This research method was descriptive quantitative. Samples based on population, obtained from the Slovin formula were 95 medical records of inpatients with purposive sampling technique. Data collection obtained from medical record documents, included in the observation sheet. This study showed that more than half of the patients with intravenous catheters had the incidence of phlebitis (53%). Patients who experienced the incidence of phlebitis used an intravenous catheter size of 24G (88,89%), the location was in the metacarpal (56,33%), used hipotonic fluid (81,25%) and had an intravenous catheter inserted for more or equal to three days (63,41%). It is important to be able to increase the knowledge and skills of nurses, especially regarding the standard procedure for infusion and treatment as well as external factors that influence the occurrence of phlebitis. Keywords: Intravenous therap;, Phlebitis; Eksternal factors AbstrakTerapi pemasangan intravena yang diberikan dalam jangka waktu yang lama dapat menimbulkan komplikasi seperti adanya kejadian phlebitis. Phlebitis adalah reaksi peradangan pada pembuluh darah vena beserta dengan tanda-tanda nyeri, kemerahan, bengkak, panas, serta pengerasan pada daerah tusukan dan sepanjang pembuluh darah vena. Salah satu faktor utama yang memengaruhi kejadian phlebitis adalah faktor eksternal seperti ukuran kateter intravena/IV yang tidak sesuai, lama pemasangan kateter IV, lokasi pemasangan kateter IV, pH dan osmolaritas cairan. Faktor lainnya yaitu faktor internal seperti usia, jenis kelamin dan penyakit penyerta. Faktor eksternal merupakan faktor yang dapat di modifikasi sesuai kewenangan perawat, sehingga dapat menurunkan angka kejadia phlebitis di rumah sakit. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi faktor risiko eksternal kejadian phlebitis pada pemasangan kateter intravena perifer di ruang rawat inap di satu rumah sakit swasta Indonesia. Metode penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Sampel berdasarkan populasi, yang didapatkan dari rumus Slovin adalah 95 rekam medis pasien rawat inap dengan teknik purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data yang didapatkan dari dokumen rekam medis di masukkan dalam lembar observasi. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa lebih separuh pasien yang terpasang kateter intravena mengalami kejadian phlebitis (53%). Pasien yang mengalami kejadian phlebitis tersebut menggunakan ukuran kateter intravena 24G (88,89%), lokasi pada metacarpal (56,33%), menggunakan jenis cairan hipotonik (81,25%) serta terpasang kateter intravena lebih atau sama dengan tiga hari (63,41%). Penting untuk dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan perawat khususnya tentang standar prosedur pemasangan infus dan perawatannya serta faktor eksternal yang memengaruhi terjadinya phlebitis.

MANAGING RISK WITH THE USE OF COMPUTER SIMULATION

Internal and external risk management has become an important issue in today's global business environment, which is fraught with health, natural, political, economic and technical threats. This article deals with the design of a methodology for problem-solving and risk management in connection with computer simulation. The risk management methodology proposed by us consists of individual steps, which are summarized into three stages - risk assessment, risk analysis and risk management. The proposed computer simulation methodology consists of several steps, for example creating a parametric simulation model, designing experiments, analysis of the simulation model results or the evaluation of the simulation results. These steps are described in the article. After completing the previous steps, we describe the points of an action plan and what it must contain to avoid consequences and the impact of risks at the lowest possible level. An example of the use of computer simulation is the risk situation associated with the fluctuation of employees. In the end, the proposed methodology is supported by the results of our research and its further direction.