bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dietary Habits Had No Relationship with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Analysis Utilizing Quantitative Data about Dietary Intakes
Authors: Asakura Keiko , Michikawa Takehiro , Takaso Masashi , Minami Shohei , Soshi Shigeru , Tsuji Takashi , Okada Eijiro , Abe Katsumi , Takahashi Masamichi , Matsumoto Morio , Nishiwaki Yuji , Watanabe Kota
Published: October 2019

Although several genetic and environmental factors have been identified as risk factors of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), the influence of dietary intake has not been elucidated. We evaluated the association between AIS and dietary habits among female students. Junior high school girls aged 12 to 15 years in the Tokyo metropolitan area who underwent a second school screening for scoliosis were recruited. AIS was diagnosed by orthopedic surgeons specializing in scoliosis, using standing whole spine radiography. Students with a Cobb angle of ≥15° were classified into the AIS group, and others were considered healthy controls. Dietary assessment was performed using a validated diet history questionnaire. Dietary intakes were categorized into quintiles based on distribution, and crude and multivariable odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for AIS for each quintile category of dietary variable were calculated, with the lowest quintile category used as a reference. In total, 2431 subjects were included in the analysis, and 47.8% of them were diagnosed with AIS. None of the selected nutrients or food groups was significantly associated with AIS. In conclusion, dietary habits may not be associated with AIS.
Adequacy of Critical Nutrients Affecting the Quality of the Spanish Diet in the ANIBES Study
Authors: Olza Josune , Martínez de Victoria Emilio , Aranceta-Bartrina Javier , González-Gross Marcela , Ortega Rosa M. , Serra-Majem Lluis , Varela-Moreiras Gregorio , Gil Ángel
Published: October 2019

Diet is one of the key modifiable behaviors that can help to control and prevent non-communicable chronic diseases. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the overall diet composition of the population through non-invasive and independent indexes or scores as diet quality indexes (DQIs). The primary aim of the present work was to estimate the adequacy of the intake of critical nutrients in the Spanish “Anthropometry, Intake, and Energy Balance Study” (ANIBES) (n = 2285; 9–75 years), considering, as a reference, the European Food Scientific Authority (EFSA) values for nutrients for the European Union. We also assessed the quality of the diet for adults and older adults using four internationally accepted DQIs, namely the Healthy Diet Indicator (HDI), the Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS), the Mediterranean Diet Score-modified (MDS-mod), and the Mediterranean-Diet Quality Index (MED-DQI), as well as the ANIBES-DQI, stratified by education and income. The ANIBES-DQI was based on compliance with EFSA and Food and Agriculture Organization recommendations for a selected group of nutrients (i.e., total fat, saturated fatty acids (SFAs), simple sugars, fiber, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin A), with a total range of 0–7. Misreporting was assessed according to the EFSA protocol, which allowed us to assess the DQIs for both the general population and plausible reporters. The majority of the Spanish population had high intakes of SFAs and sugars and low intakes of fiber, folate, and vitamins A and C. In addition, about half of the population had low DQI scores and exhibited low adherence to the Mediterranean diet pattern. Overall, older adults (>65–75 years) showed better DQIs than adults (18–64 years), without major differences between men and women. Moreover, primary education and low income were associated with low MDS and ANIBES-DQI scores. For the ANIBES-DQI, the percentage of the population with low scores was higher in the whole population (69.5%) compared with the plausible energy reporters (49.0%), whereas for medium and high scores the percentages were higher in plausible reporters (41.2% vs. 26.2% and 9.8% vs. 4.3%, respectively). In conclusion, the present study adds support to marked changes in the Mediterranean pattern in Spain, and low education and income levels seem to be associated with a low-quality diet. Additionally, the misreported evaluation in the ANIBES population suggests that this analysis should be routinely included in nutrition surveys to give more precise and accurate data related to nutrient intake and diet quality.
The Association between Alcohol Consumption and Serum Metabolites and the Modifying Effect of Smoking
Authors: Langenau Julia , Boeing Heiner , Bergmann Manuela M. , Nöthlings Ute , Oluwagbemigun Kolade
Published: October 2019

Alcohol consumption is an important lifestyle factor that is associated with several health conditions and a behavioral link with smoking is well established. Metabolic alterations after alcohol consumption have yet to be comprehensively investigated. We studied the association of alcohol consumption with metabolite patterns (MPs) among 2433 individuals from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Potsdam Study, and a potential modification by smoking. Alcohol consumption was self-reported through dietary questionnaires and serum metabolites were measured by a targeted approach. The metabolites were summarized as MPs using the treelet transform analysis (TT). We fitted linear models with alcohol consumption continuously and in five categories. We stratified the continuously modelled alcohol consumption by smoking status. All models were adjusted for potential confounders. Among men, alcohol consumption was positively associated with six MPs and negatively associated with one MP. In women, alcohol consumption was inversely associated with one MP. Heavy consumers differed from other consumers with respect to the “Long and short chain acylcarnitines” MP. Our findings suggest that long and short chain acylcarnitines might play an important role in the adverse effects of heavy alcohol consumption on chronic diseases. The relations seem to depend on gender and smoking status.
Analysis of the Nutrients and Food Products Intake of Polish Males with Ulcerative Colitis in Remission
Authors: Głąbska Dominika , Guzek Dominika , Lech Gustaw
Published: October 2019

In spite of the lack of evidence of diet therapy efficacy to sustain remission of ulcerative colitis (UC), the dietary counseling may be beneficial, as a number of patients restrict intake of some products with no medical consultation. The aim of the present study was to analyze the nutrients and food products intake of Polish males with UC in remission in comparison with a control group. The UC group of 44 male patients with the confirmed remission, as well as the pair-matched group of 44 male controls, matched by their age and concurrent diseases, was recruited for the study. Their dietary intake was assessed based on three-day dietary records (to analyze the nutrients and food products intake) and information about food products excluded from their diet, and compared between respondents. It was observed that the intake of food products did not differ between the compared groups, except for the intake of potatoes and sugar, which was higher (p = 0.0033, p = 0.0092, respectively) in UC patients (median of 209 g and 11 g, respectively) than the control males (median of 100 g and 1 g, respectively). However, it did not influence differences of energy value and nutrients intake between groups, except for the intake of lactose and vitamin B2 per 1000 kcal, which was lower (p = 0.0425, p = 0.0444, respectively) in UC patients (median of 1.8 g and 0.7 g/1000 kcal) than the control males (median of 3.6 g and 0.8 g/1000 kcal). It was observed that the differences in food products intake between the UC individuals in remission and healthy controls were only minor and did not contribute to any significant differences in their nutrients intake. It was concluded that UC patients should be educated not only about the potential influence of food products on their well-being but also about healthy diet recommendations.
Quantitative Ultrasound and Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry as Indicators of Bone Mineral Density in Young Women and Nutritional Factors Affecting It
Authors: Schraders Katie , Zatta Giancarla , Kruger Marlena , Coad Jane , Weber Janet , Brough Louise , Thomson Jasmine
Published: October 2019

Young adulthood is an important stage in the accrual of bone mass. Young women are often unaware of the need, and how to optimize modifiable risk factors, particularly intake of nutrients associated with good bone health. In this study, an accessible way to estimate osteoporosis risk, quantitative ultrasound (QUS), is compared to the gold-standard technique dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in a group of 54 healthy young women (18–26 years) from Manawatu, New Zealand, and the relationship with nutrient intake is investigated. Broadband ultrasound attenuation and speed of sound (BUA, SOS) were assessed by QUS calcaneal scans and bone mineral concentration/density (BMC/BMD) were determined by DXA scans of the lumbar spine and hip (total and femoral neck). Dietary intake of energy, protein, and calcium was estimated using three-day food diaries and questionnaires. DXA mean Z-scores (>−2.0) for the hip (0.19) and spine (0.2) and QUS mean Z-scores (>−1.0) (0.41) were within the expected ranges. DXA (BMD) and QUS (BUA, SOS) measurements were strongly correlated. Median intakes of protein and calcium were 83.7 g/day and 784 mg/day, respectively. Protein intake was adequate and, whilst median calcium intake was higher than national average, it was below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). No significant relationship was found between dietary intake of calcium or protein and BMD or BMC. To conclude, QUS may provide a reasonable indicator of osteoporosis risk in young women but may not be an appropriate diagnostic tool. Increased calcium intake is recommended for this group, regardless of BMD.
EphA2-Receptor Targeted PEGylated Nanoliposomes for the Treatment of BRAFV600E Mutated Parent- and Vemurafenib-Resistant Melanoma
Authors: Fu Yige , Rathod Drishti , Abo-Ali Ehab , Dukhande Vikas , Patel Ketan
Published: October 2019

The clinical outcomes of malignant melanoma have improved with the introduction of mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK) inhibitors. However, off-target toxicities of the MEK inhibitor trametinib (TMB) often result in dose interruption and discontinuation of therapy. The purpose of this study was to anchor a physically stable EphrinA1-mimicking peptide known as YSA (YSAYPDSVPMMS) on TMB-loaded PEGylated nanoliposomes (YTPLs), and evaluate them in BRAFV600E-mutated parent cells (lines A375 and SK-MEL-28) and vemurafenib-resistant cells lines (A375R and SK-MEL-28R) in melanoma. TMB-loaded PEGylated liposomes (TPL) functionalized with nickel-chelated phospholipids were prepared using a modified hydration method. The hydrodynamic diameter and zeta potential values of optimized YTPL were 91.20 ± 12.16 nm and –0.92 ± 3.27 mV, respectively. The drug release study showed TPL did not leak or burst release in 24 h. The hemolysis observed was negligible at therapeutic concentrations of TMB. A differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) study confirmed that TMB was retained in a solubilized state within lipid bilayers. YTPL showed higher intracellular uptake in parental cell lines compared to vemurafenib-resistant cell lines. Western blot analysis and a cytotoxicity study with the EphA2 inhibitor confirmed a reduction in EphA2 expression in resistant cell lines. Thus, EphA2 receptor-targeted nanoliposomes can be useful for metastatic melanoma-specific delivery of TMB.
The Impact of Lipid Corona on Rifampicin Intramacrophagic Transport Using Inhaled Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Surface-Decorated with a Mannosylated Surfactant
Authors: Maretti Eleonora , Rustichelli Cecilia , Lassinantti Gualtieri Magdalena , Costantino Luca , Siligardi Cristina , Miselli Paola , Buttini Francesca , Montecchi Monica , Leo Eliana , Truzzi Eleonora , Iannuccelli Valentina
Published: October 2019

The mimicking of physiological conditions is crucial for the success of accurate in vitro studies. For inhaled nanoparticles, which are designed for being deposited on alveolar epithelium and taken up by macrophages, it is relevant to investigate the interactions with pulmonary surfactant lining alveoli. As a matter of fact, the formation of a lipid corona layer around the nanoparticles could modulate the cell internalization and the fate of the transported drugs. Based on this concept, the present research focused on the interactions between pulmonary surfactant and Solid Lipid Nanoparticle assemblies (SLNas), loaded with rifampicin, an anti-tuberculosis drug. SLNas were functionalized with a synthesized mannosylated surfactant, both alone and in a blend with sodium taurocholate, to achieve an active targeting to mannose receptors present on alveolar macrophages (AM). Physico-chemical properties of the mannosylated SLNas satisfied the requirements relative to suitable respirability, drug payload, and AM active targeting. Our studies have shown that a lipid corona is formed around SLNas in the presence of Curosurf, a commercial substitute of the natural pulmonary surfactant. The lipid corona promoted an additional resistance to the drug diffusion for SLNas functionalized with the mannosylated surfactant and this improved drug retention within SLNas before AM phagocytosis takes place. Moreover, lipid corona formation did not modify the role of nanoparticle mannosylation towards the specific receptors on MH-S cell membrane.
A Comparison between off and On-Chip Injection Locking in a Photonic Integrated Circuit
Authors: Perrott Alison , Caro Ludovic , Dernaika Mohamad , Peters Frank
Published: October 2019

The mutual and injection locking characteristics of two integrated lasers are compared, both on and off-chip. In this study, two integrated single facet slotted Fabry–Pérot lasers are utilised to develop the measurement technique used to examine the different operational regimes arising from optically locking a semiconductor diode laser. The technique employed used an optical spectrum analyser (OSA), an electrical spectrum analyser (ESA) and a high speed oscilloscope (HSO). The wavelengths of the lasers are measured on the OSA and the selected optical mode for locking is identified. The region of injection locking and various other regions of dynamical behaviour between the lasers are observed on the ESA. The time trace information of the system is obtained from the HSO and performing the FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) of the time traces returns the power spectra. Using these tools, the similarities and differences between off-chip injection locking with an isolator, and on-chip mutual locking are examined.
Accurate Measurement of the True Plane-Wave Shielding Effectiveness of Thick Polymer Composite Materials via Rectangular Waveguides
Authors: Moučka Robert , Goňa Stanislav , Sedlačík Michal
Published: October 2019

This paper presents a methodology for accurately gauging the true plane wave shielding effectiveness of composite polymer materials via rectangular waveguides. Since the wave propagation of the waveguides is not in the form of plane wave patterns, it is necessary to post-process the S-parameters for the measured data of the waveguide lines to obtain such patterns and ascertain the effectiveness of true plane wave shielding. The authors propose two different methods to achieve this. The first applies simple renormalization of S-parameters, where reference impedance is changed from the value for the waveguide to that for free space, which ensures good accuracy of shielding effectiveness with a small degree of discontinuity across the range of frequencies. The other relies on rigorous extraction of the composite materials’ effective permittivity and permeability ascertained from rectangular waveguides; afterward, plane wave shielding effectiveness is calculated analytically and gives very high accuracy. Both procedures assume the given samples are isotropic in character. We validated the accuracy of the methodologies by conducting tests on a set of synthetic samples of 2 mm thickness with unit permittivity and variable conductivity and on a dielectric material of known permittivity (FR4 laminate). The applicability of both methods was further proven by analyzing the isotropic composite materials, a process involving the use of iron particles embedded in a dielectric matrix. The synthetic samples and an FR4 material were tested to check the accuracy of the methods. Based on numerical studies and measurements, we concluded that materials with a shielding effectiveness of up to 25 dB could be measured at a maximum amplitude error of 1 dB to 3dB to a frequency of 18 GHz, depending on the relative permittivity of the material; hence, the first method was suitable for approximation purposes. For maximal accuracy, the second method typically demonstrated an amplitude error of below 0.5 dB to the same frequency across the entire range.
Popular Religions and Multiple Modernities: A Framework for Understanding Current Religious Transformations
Authors: Parker Cristián
Published: October 2019

Popular, ethnic, and folk religions endure in all regions of the planet, but specially in underdeveloped or developing non-Western countries. The main objective of this paper was to propose a framework for understanding this popular religious trend. Although religion in general has previously been linked to multiple modernities, the revitalization of popular religions has not. While Eisenstadt’s original theory of multiple modernities has been criticized on several aspects, his interpretative approach is valid provided that the contradictory dynamics of modernizing processes are recognized. The epistemological shift suggested by this article involves recognizing the biases that Western sociology has brought to its analysis of religions. Once we treat modernities as multiple, the specificity of each modernity opens up the spectrum of religious alternatives that flourish in every geo-cultural area. The growing diversity of popular religious expressions in the Global South stems from the fact that they are supported by thousands of believers. Their lived religions spills beyond religious institutions. These popular religiosities are the main sources of religious diversities and religious resistance in the context of multiple modernities. Lived religion and symbolic action allow us a better understanding of the magical-religious expressions of peoples of the world.
Smartphone and Tablet-Based Sensing of Environmental Radioactivity: Mobile Low-Cost Measurements for Monitoring, Citizen Science, and Educational Purposes
Authors: Keller Oliver , Benoit Mathieu , Müller Andreas , Schmeling Sascha
Published: October 2019

Sensors for environmental radioactivity based on two novel setups using photodiodes, on the one hand, and an advanced tablet-based hybrid pixel detector, on the other hand, are presented. Measurements of four kinds of terrestrial and every-day radiation sources are carried out: Airborne radon, a mineral containing traces of uranium, edible potassium salt, and an old radium watch. These measurements permit comparisons between different types of ambient radioactive sources and enable environmental monitoring. Available data comprise discrimination between α - and β − -particles in an energy range of 33 keV to 8 MeV and under ambient air conditions. The diode-based sensor is particularly useful in portable applications since it is small and sturdy with little power consumption. It can be directly connected to a smartphone via the headset socket. For its development, the low-cost silicon positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) diodes BPX61 and BPW34 have been characterised with capacitance versus voltage (C-V) curves. Physical detection limits for ionising radiation are discussed based on obtained depletion layer width: ( 50 ± 8 ) μ m at 8 V. The mobile and low-cost character of these sensors, as alternatives to Geiger counters or other advanced equipment, allows for a widespread use by individuals and citizen science groups for environmental and health protection purposes, or in educational settings. Source code and hardware design files are released under open source licenses with this publication.
Freedom of Expression, Secularism and Defamation of Religion: The Case of Charlie Hebdo
Authors: Peonidis Filimon
Published: October 2019

I argue that under normal circumstances a state that is liberal and secular should not use its legal apparatus to suppress the publication of cartoons like those that triggered the deadly terrorist attack on the premises of Charlie Hebdo in 2015, if it is determined to abide by its core values. These values, which include religious neutrality, religious freedom, and unhindered freedom of criticism, imply that individual citizens are prima facie legally free to express their disapproval of particular religions or religious faith in general, through any non-violent means they consider appropriate, including parody and ridicule. This idea is open to various objections. Those focusing on the protection of religion as such can be easily dismissed, but the charge that defamation of religion causes offence to believers has to be taken seriously. Nevertheless, I defend the view that we need something stronger than taking offense to justifiably ban harsh religious criticism. In particular, I argue that, if the above sort of criticism prevents its recipients from exercising their basic rights or it incites third parties to engage in criminal activities against the above individuals, it should be subject to legal sanctions. However, this is not the case with the cartoons that appeared in Charlie Hebdo, since, as far as I can tell, no basic rights of French Muslims were violated, and no violent actions were committed against them as a result of their publication.
Collection of Solid Waste in Municipal Areas: Urban Logistics
Authors: Saucedo Martinez Jania Astrid , Mendoza Abraham , Alvarado Vazquez Maria del Rosario
Published: October 2019

A sustainable process satisfies the current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to satisfy their own needs; that is, it must have a triple impact (sustainability): social, economic, and environmental. In México, there are several services that the government must provide to society for its proper development, for example, the collection of solid waste. Urban logistics include all the processes and operations that provide a service to the community, such as water, safety, health, waste collection, etc., providing the service with the lowest possible cost (economic, social, and environmental) that contributes to the sustainability of the city. Due to the accelerated growth of the world population, several environmental problems have arisen, among them, the generation of solid waste in important quantities; their proper management is relevant for adequate development of the population. The collection of solid waste in municipal areas aims to grant green spaces and recreation areas for the citizens. Although an outstanding effort has been made by the government to provide an adequate service, there are still gaps in the application of correct tools that guarantee efficiency in operations and continuity in services. This article presents a proposal to improve the planning of the design of territories for the cleaning, weeding, and collection of solid waste in municipal areas, using two MILP (Mixed Integer Linear Programming) models. The main contribution of the adaptation of this model is the application to the weeding and waste collection service municipality of the Monterrey Metropolitan Area, which considers important factors among which are the amount of waste, frequency, and service coverage.
Participative Placemaking in Serbia: The Use of the Limitless GIS Application in Increasing the Sustainability of Universal Urban Design
Authors: Stupar Aleksandra , Mihajlov Vladimir , Lalovic Ksenija , Colic Ratka , Petrovic Filip
Published: October 2019

The 20th century brought about major social challenges related to civil and human rights, triggering changes in urban environments and gradually adjusting the spatial and functional performances of cities to the needs of all users. In this article, the concept of Universal Urban Design (i.e., “Design for All”) is regarded as a sustainable placemaking process which enables the higher accessibility and usability of cities for all people, regardless of their age or (dis)abilities. The pilot project “Creating Accessible Pedestrian Corridors by the Limitless GIS Application” conduced in Serbia from 2017 to 2019 by the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Belgrade and the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Limitless proposes an innovative approach to urban design. Based on information and communication technology (ICT) adaptation, it is focused on the alternative concept-design of buildings, provision of ICT-based infrastructure, socioeconomic integration of all users, and ultimately on overall urban sustainability. The main outcome of the project was the development of a Geographic Information System (GIS) android application and an e-platform for adaptive placemaking. The project also provides a set of accessibility criteria based on Universal Urban Design, criteria that enable the mapping of locations based on the type of use, a set of recommendations for identified problems, as well as a brief analysis of the latest technological solutions for overcoming detected physical barriers. The Limitless GIS android application differs from the existing ones since it primarily identifies two target groups: (1) people with disabilities who could upload necessary data by established criteria; and (2) employees in the public sector (city authorities and municipalities) in charge of planning alternative routes and setting priorities and investment costs based on the identified problems. Pilot results of the project have revealed that in the current Serbian practice, there is still a lack of planned, consistent and continuous movement routes in urban areas. Terrain configuration represents a serious limitation for people with disabilities, while lifting platforms are recognized as a better solution than ramps (both for paraplegics and quadriplegics), due to their higher efficiency and minimized spatial requirements. Therefore, the android application and e-platform presented in this article contribute to the detection of actual problems at the local level as well as to the overall improvement of planning/design practice in Serbian cities.
How Supply Chain Integration Affects Innovation in a Digital Age: Moderating Effects of Sustainable Policy
Authors: Xu Qiang , Hu Qianqian , Chin Tachia , Chen Chen , Shi Yi , Xu Jianxin
Published: October 2019

With the rapid development of digital technologies and increasing public attention on environmental problems, it has become a new challenge for global enterprises to manage supply chains responsibly, so as to improve their innovation performance for sustainability. Prior works have identified the effects of supply chain integration on firm innovation in advanced economies; however, so far, there has been limited research on the relationships between supply chain integration and firm innovation in emerging and developing countries. Hence, building upon transaction cost and resource dependence theories, this study used China’s manufacturing industry as the research setting, probing the dynamic mechanisms between supply chain integration and firm innovation. The results show that the degree of supply chain integration positively relates to firms’ patent output but negatively relates to their innovation efficiency, and that a sustainable policy moderates the foregoing associations. Our study enriches the body of knowledge regarding responsible supply chain integration in a new digital age with growing ecological concerns and thereby offers insightful practical implications for practitioners and policy makers.
Lorentz and CPT Tests Using Penning Traps
Authors: Ding Yunhua
Published: October 2019

The theoretical prospects for quantum electrodynamics with Lorentz-violating operators of mass dimensions up to six are revisited in this work. The dominant effects due to Lorentz and CPT violation are studied in measurements of magnetic moments of particles confined in Penning traps. Using recently reported experimental results, new coefficients for Lorentz violation are constrained and existing bounds of various coefficients are improved.
PENGARUH ICT DAN PROMOSI ONLINE TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN (STUDI KASUS PADA MAHASISWA PRODI SISTEM INFORMASI UNIKOM PENGGUNA ONLINE SHOP)
Authors: Susilawati Erna , Dhaniawaty Rani Puspita
Published: October 2019

Keberadaan pemasaran secara online (e-marketing) ini tentu saja tidak terlepas dari perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi yang begitu pesat. Banyaknya gawai, ponsel pintar dan laptop yang canggih serta didukung dengan adanya koneksi internet membuka lahan bisnis baru dan banyak digemari masyarakat. Karena dengan belanja via online shop (toko online) dinilai lebih praktis dan tidak membuang banyak waktu dan tenaga.  Sehingga berdampak pada keputusan pembelian konsumen.

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adakah pengaruh signifikan antara ICT dan promosi online terhadap keputusan pembelian. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan menggunakan Regresi Linear Berganda dengan menggunakan program SPSS.

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh signifikan atara variable ICT (X1) terhadap variable keputusan pembelian (Y). Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan nilai koefisien regresi sebesar 0,425 serta Variabel Promosi online (X2) memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap Variabel Keputusan Pembelian (Y). Hal ini dapat dilihat dari hasil nilai koefisien regeresi sebesar 0,842.  Sedangkan kedua ICT (X1) dan Promosi Online (X2) variable bebas memiliki pengaruh secara bersama – sama terhadap variable keputusan pembelian sebesar  86,2% sedangkan sisanya sebesar 13,8% dipengaruhi oleh variable-variabel lain yang tidak diteliti pada penelitian ini.

Keywords : ICT, Pemasaran Online, Keputusan Pembelian
KOMPETENSI DAN KINERJA KARYAWAN BANK BNI KCU BANDUNG
Authors: Depitra Panji Setya , Soegoto Herman
Published: October 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kompetensi dan kinerja serta untuk mengetahui pengaruh kompetensi terhadap kinerja karyawan Bank BNI Kantor Cabang Utama Bandung. Tingkat kompetensi diukur berdasarkan indikator: kemampuan kognitif, kemampuan interpersonal, dan kemampuan individu. Kinerja karyawan diukur melalui indikator: beban kerja, pengetahuan terhadap pekerjaan, kualitas hasil kerja, dan kualitas pribadi.  Metode penelitian menggunakan analisis deskriptif untuk mengetahui tingkat kompentensi dan kinerja dan analisis verifikatif untuk melihat seberapa besar pengaruh kompetensi terhadap kinerja karyawan. Analisis hubungan antar variabel  menggunakan analisis regresi linier. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja.

Keywords : Kompetensi, Kinerja Karyawan Bank
PEMETAAN KEKUATAN & PRODUKTIVITAS PERGURUAN TINGGI DI INDONESIA BERBASIS PUBLIKASI ARTIKEL ILMIAH
Authors: Mahiswara Kenindra , Refariansyah Febizio , Oktaviani Dea
Published: October 2019

Sebagaimana kebijakan pemerintah yang sudah di tetapkan, bahwa dosen tetap dan mahasiswa S3 harus melakukan publikasi artikel ilmiah yang  terakreditasi atau diterima di jurnal internasional, Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah artikel ilmiah dari dosen tetap dan mahasiswa S3 yang diambil melalui situs ternama yaitu Scopus. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat produktivitas dari dosen tetap dan mahasiswa S3 dari Universitas. Metode yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini adalah k-means clustering, stop-word removal, stemming. Hasil penelitian ini adalah cluster yang memiliki sitasi per dokumen tertinggi dan produktivitas dosen tetap dan mahasiswa S3. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat melihat apakah dosen tetap dan mahasiswa S3 sudah mentaati kebijakan dari pemerintah.

Keywords : K-means Clustering, Stop-word Removal, Stemming
Zonalité minéralogique régionale dans le Paléozoïque du Tarn
Authors: Beziat Pierre Victor , Fortuné Jean-Pol , Tollon Francis
Published: October 2019

Mineralogical studies of the numerous veins known in the Département of the Tarn lead to determine three parageneses : hypothermal to W-Sn, mesothermal to Pb-Zn and epithermal to F-Ba. After determining and limiting the area of distribution of these parageneses, the authors show that the existence of minerals are strickly controled by the tectonic history. The discovery of stratiform ore deposits in the neighbouring vicinity of the concentration of veins allows to bring out the problem of the origin of the elements mineralogically explained in the veins.
Offretite, garronite and other zeolites from « Central Massif », France
Authors: Pongiluppi Daria
Published: October 2019

Description morphologique et cristallographique des zéolites identifiées dans les vacuoles des roches basiques du Massif central, France. Les échantillons proviennent de localités déjà signalées par Lacroix (1913). Les zéolites identifiées sont : offrétite, garronite, chabasite, phillipsite, gonnardite, thomsonite, natrolite et analcime. Pour l'offrétite et la garronite, la composition chimique et les propriétés physiques sont aussi fournies. Les paramètres réticulaires et les teneurs en cations échangeables sont donnés pour les chabasites et les phillipsites. Les zéolites fibreuses ont été déterminées aussi bien par les diagrammes des poudres que par leur teneur en cations échangeables.
La bataille des prix
Authors: Closon Francis-Louis
Published: October 2019

La contaduria national de Francia en 1938. — Divisiones adoptadas entre los diversos sectores de la económia. Clasificaciones adoptadas por las categorias de movimientos de valores. Resultados, ventaja de una contaduria que reune unos ekmentos que no suelen poder ser proporcionados sino por cuadros distintos.
Le dépouillement exhaustif du recensement de la population sur matériel électronique
Authors: Calot Gérard
Published: October 2019

Le recensement général de la population du 7 mars 1962 a d'abord fait l'objet d'un dépouillement par sondage (1/20 des documents) qui a fourni les informations les plus urgentes pour la France entière, les régions, les départements et les très grandes agglomérations. Ces informations ont déjà été largement utilisées et diffusées et, pour l'essentiel, sont en cours de publication, dans une série d'ouvrages spécialisés par sujets d'intérêt pour la France entière et dans une série de fascicules régionaux.

Le sondage au 1/20 est d'autre part un instrument d'étude dont la maniabilité permet d'élaborer, sur le plan national, beaucoup d'informations qu'il serait impossible — à cause du coût et des délais — d'établir sur la totalité des bulletins.

Cependant le sondage au 1/20 ne peut fournir toute la documentation attendue du recensement ; même pour la France entière et les grandes circonscriptions, les résultats trop détaillés sont entachés de fortes erreurs aléatoires et doivent être confirmés par un dépouillement exhaustif qui est de toute façon indispensable pour l'élaboration des statistiques locales ; le sondage ne peut en effet fournir de résultats utilisables pour les petites circonscriptions (communes, cantons, petites et moyennes agglomérations) ni tous les résultats souhaitables pour les grandes agglomérations, les départements et même les régions.

Le dépouillement exhaustif est actuellement en cours, centralisé sur un ensemble électronique. Tous les résultats ne pouvant être publiés, et les délais d'impression étant d'autre part longs, les tableaux ont été conçus pour être diffusés à tous les utilisateurs qui en font la demande à la Direction générale ou aux directions régionales de l'I.N.S.E.E.

L'article qui suit présente de façon détaillée les méthodes du dépouillement exhaustif ; à ce titre, les utilisateurs du recensement le consulteront avec profit pour l'interprétation de ses résultats. En outre, cet article a une portée plus générale dans la mesure où il expose les possibilités offertes et les contraintes imposées par l'emploi d'un ensemble électronique dans une grande opération statistique ; on ne perdra pas de vue cependant que les solutions retenues et les conclusions qu'on en peut tirer sont assez étroitement liées au type de matériel utilisé et qu'elles ne valent pas forcément pour d'autres matériels.
Essai d'appréciation de l'incidence de la grippe sur les fluctuations de la mortalité
Authors: Aubenque Maurice , Damiani Paul
Published: October 2019

La présente étude fait suite à une note précédente consacrée aux variations saisonnières de la mortalité et de ses causes, analyse qui avait conduit à constater l'importance toujours notable, mais variable selon l'intensité de l'épidémie, de la grippe sur les variations de la mortalité de la saison froide.

On complète cette analyse en essayant de mesurer la responsabilité prise par la grippe dans les fluctuations accidentelles de la mortalité en tenant compte de la part qui incombe à la température.
La mortalité départementale attribuée au cancer broncho-pulmonaire et la consommation de tabac
Authors: Damiani Paul
Published: October 2019

La présente étude fait suite à une note précédente sur la répartition départementale de la mortalité par cancer broncho-pulmonaire. On a introduit les données départementales sur la consommation de tabac. Par des méthodes simples d'analyse statistique on a essayé de déterminer la loi d'estimation de la mortalité attribuée à cette cause en fonction de cette consommation, la part de cette consommation par sexe ayant été évaluée moyennant certaines hypothèses simples.
La situation démographique en 1964
Authors: Hémery Solange , Piro Christian
Published: October 2019

Les statistiques du mouvement naturel de la population sont dressées à partir des bulletins statistiques de l'état civil, établis par les maires lors de la rédaction des actes de l'état civil.

Ces bulletins sont adressés trimestriellement aux Directions régionales de l'I.N.S.E.E. qui, en premier lieu, les comptent par catégorie. Dès que sont ainsi connus les nombres totaux provisoires de mariages, de divorces, d'enfants nés vivants, de mort-nés, de décédés, de décédés de moins d'un an, ces résultats sont publiés au Bulletin mensuel de Statistique. De cette manière, on connaît trois mois après la fin de l'année les résultats démographiques globaux de cette année.

Les bulletins sont ensuite exploités par voie mécanographique, de façon à établir les statistiques définitives détaillées qui permettent seules d'analyser complètement l'évolution démographique. Cette exploitation est conduite en deux phases : une exploitation préliminaire fournit les tableaux essentiels qui permettent de juger la situation démographique, ainsi que de tenir à jour la comptabilité démographique et d'évaluer la population moyenne, par sexe, année de naissance et état matrimonial, utilisée pour le calcul des taux démographiques ; en une deuxième phase, on termine l'exploitation complète de la cartothèque, qui fournit des renseignements plus détaillés nécessaires à l'étude de certains problèmes particuliers.

L'ensemble de ces statistiques fait l'objet d'une publication intitulée : Statistique du Mouvement de la Population.

Le présent compte-rendu analyse les résultats de l'exploitation préliminaire de l'année 1964.
Quelques aspects du commerce extérieur des pays de l'Est
Authors: Giraud P. , Hérouville Hubert d'
Published: October 2019

Les échanges des pays de l'Est, étudiés sur la période courte 1962 à 1964 (et partiellement, 1965), ne sont pas de nature à révéler déjà de profonds renversements dans les positions prises par les partenaires en présence ; des changements se dessinent cependant et il a paru intéressant d'attirer l'attention sur quelques aspects particuliers : notamment l'amorce d'une politique plus réaliste à l'Est et les indices d'une politique pins libérale à l'Ouest.

Ces dernières années ont été incontestablement difficiles pour l'Est et les échanges de ces pays ont subi les répercussions de leurs insuffisances les plus notoires (agriculture, rentabilité médiocre, qualités inférieures de la production, etc.).

Cependant tous ces pays, prenant plus ou moins conscience de la complexité croissante de leur économie, ne peuvent plus éviter à présent de repenser les concepts les plus solidement établis et sont même engagés dans la voie des réformes de structures et de gestion, tendance qui est suivie avec grand intérêt par les observateurs occidentaux. La présente étude ne pouvait aborder autant de problèmes dont la solution conditionne et conditionnera les échanges de ces pays aussi bien entre eux qu'avec le reste du monde.

On s'est gardé cependant, dans ce travail, de se limiter à un commentaire même succinct des sources statistiques existantes, laissant ce soin aux services commerciaux spécialisés. On a tenu aussi, à dégager un «climat», une esquisse de ce mécanisme naissant et déjà complexe des accords, crédits, etc,. un schéma de la répartition par groupes de produits, enfin et surtout à souligner, dans un esprit comparatif, les grands traits du commerce des pays de l'Est avec chacun des partenaires les plus importants du Marché commun et avec le Royaume-Uni.

Malgré tout l'intérêt qui est porté à ce commerce et son développement récent, il faut avoir présent à l'esprit qu'il restera encore relativement modéré quant au volume de ses échanges avec l'Occident : pour ne retenir que l'exemple qui nous touche le plus directement — celui des pays du Marché commun — le commerce extérieur de chacun de ceux-ci avec les pays de l'Est, y compris la Chine, ne représente tout de même que de 2 à 5 % de son commerce extérieur total, et la moyenne a dépassé lentement les 3 %,
Flux annuels du troupeau bovin
Authors: Lenco Michel
Published: October 2019

Cette étude fait suite à deux articles parus dans cette même revue en mai 1965-1966. Elle analyse les résultats concernant les pertes, achats et ventes d'animaux au cours d'une année civile fournis par l'enquête sur la structure du troupeau bovin 1963.

Les renseignements recueillis sur les ventes ont été sous-estimés dans l'enquête lors du passage des enquêteurs en raison de l'éloignement et de l'étendue de la période de référence et en raison de la réticence assez marquée des éleveurs à déclarer, même indirectement, les recettes provenant de leur élevage bovin. Cette partie de l'enquête a fait l'objet de redressements relativement précis, les recoupements internes étant nombreux dans l'enquête. L'existence des travaux de redressement longs et délicats explique les délais de livraison de cet article.

Les pertes, achats et ventes sont analysés en fonction de l'âge, du sexe de la catégorie, du mois de départ ou d'achat, des causes de perte ou de réforme des animaux et du département. Outre une critique des résultats recueillis et un exposé sommaire des méthodes de redressement utilisés, les ventes de bovins font l'objet d'une étude plus détaillée suivant la race, le lieu de naissance, la fécondité des femelles, la localisation des différentes productions et la commercialisation à la porte de la ferme (lieu de vente et qualité du premier acheteur ).

On trouvera en fin d'étude l'esquisse d'un modèle de croissance du cheptel bovin et quelques notes sur l'inventaire des sources statistiques permettant d'arriver à une bonne connaissance des structures des élevages et des troupeaux, des flux annuels, de la localisation et du volume des productions bovines.

Par ailleurs, la présente étude a apporté :

— des éléments pour apprécier les coefficients de sous-estimation des abattages contrôlés de veaux et de gros bovins qui ont été utilisés pour établir la base 1962 de la comptabilité nationale agricole ;

— des éléments pour pondérer les observations sur les prix de vente des animaux de boucherie relevées au stade du vif ;

— des éléments pour décontracter les comptes agricoles dans le temps (conjoncture ) et dans l'espace (comptes régionaux et départementaux ) à l'aide des données sur les achats et ventes d'animaux d'élevage et les livraisons de bovins de boucherie.
Les transports routiers de marchandises en 1963, 1964 et 1965
Authors: Sermage R.
Published: October 2019

Les enquêtes sur l'emploi des véhicules de transports de marchandises pour compte propre et pour compte d'autrui sont effectuées régulièrement par l'I.N.S.E.E. depuis plus d'une dizaine d'années. Mais une nouvelle méthode a été adoptée à partir de 1962 : au lieu de questionner les propriétaires de tous les véhicules de l'échantillon choisi sur les transports d'une même semaine, l'enquête a été fractionnée en 24 semaines réparties sur l'année de façon à obtenir une meilleure représentation du trafic et par conséquent une estimation plus précise des résultats d'ensemble du parc de véhicules pour l'année entière.

Les résultats de la période 1963-1965 ont fait ressortir à côté d'une progression constante de la capacité totale des véhicules en service, spécialement forte pour les gros porteurs, un développement du trafic bien supérieur à celui des chemins de fer et de la navigation intérieure . Mais de 1964 à 1965 la progression a été relativement faible, reflétant le ralentissement de l'activité économique.
Résultats préliminaires du recensement général de la coopération agricole
Authors: Madinier François , Nicolas Philippe
Published: October 2019

Cette première publication relative au Recensement Général de la Coopération Agricole, réalisé en 1966, fournit, après une description sommaire de la méthodologie de l'enquête, quelques résultats préliminaires obtenus par dépouillement manuel et avant contrôle définitif ; leur diffusion a paru utile, malgré leur caractère provisoire, car ils apportent des informations pour une grande part inédites et relatives à l'ensemble de la Coopération agricole (à l'exception des coopératives de prestation de services).

En raison de l'ampleur de la tâche et de sa diversité, la conception, l'exécution et l'exploitation de ce recensement ont été assurées par la collaboration étroite de trois organismes distincts :

— le Service Central des Enquêtes et Études Statistiques du Ministère de l'Agriculture, maître d'oeuvre du recensement ;

— l'Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (Département d'Économie et de Sociologie Rurales ) ;

— l'Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques (Division «Agriculture »).
RISK FACTORS OF PICKY EATING IN CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD IN HUE CITY
Authors: Hoang Thi Bach Yen , Le Thi Huong , Vo Van Thang
Published: October 2019

Background: Picky eating is the rejection of a number of foods and low intake in children and is linked to nutritional problems. It is relatively common among infants and children but is now still not well defined.

Objectives: To find out some risk factors of picky eating.

Methods: A case-control study was conducted on 184 picky eaters and 368 non-picky eaters. Questionnaire was used for face-to-face interviewing parents or caregivers of children. Statistical analyze was carried out with SPSS version 20. Univariable and multivariate logistic regression analysis with Backward method were used to find out some risk factors of picky eating.

Results: Some risk factors of picky eating found by univariable analysis were feeding person not mother, food preference not the same as caregivers, eating snacks, sweets before meals, times of exposure to novel food, physical or mental violence (threats), other members of the family with picky eating (p<0.05); time of weaning, not self-feeding, mixing medications with food (p<0.01); pressure eating, distraction at mealtimes, fear of taking medications, using supplements, vitamins…, stress of caregivers, family conflicts relating to the child’s picky eating (p<0.001). Mutlivariate analyze showed some risk factors were time of weaning, food preference not the same as caregivers, distraction at mealtimes, eating snacks, sweets before meals, using supplements, vitamins…, not self-feeding, threats.

Conclusions: Risk factors of picky eating were diversified. Parents and caregivers should understand some risk factors to prevent children from picky eating as well as to modify some eating behaviours of children.

Key words: Picky eating, risk factors, children under 5