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The activity of class I, II, III and IV alcohol dehydrogenase isoenzymes and aldehyde dehydrogenase in the sera of bladder cancer patients.
Authors: Orywal Karolina , Jelski Wojciech , Werel Tadeusz , Szmitkowski Maciej
Published: October 2016

Studies on alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) activity in the sera of patients with malignant neoplasms show that cancer cells in many organs may release ADH isoenzymes into the blood. The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in the activity of ADH isoenzymes and ALDH in the sera of patients with bladder cancer (BCa), and with different grades of the disease.
Blood samples were taken from 39 patients with BCa (15 patients with low-grade and 24 with high-grade BCa) and from 60 healthy subjects. Class III and IV of ADH and total ADH activity were measured using the photometric method, while class I and II ADH and ALDH activity using the fluorometric method with class-specific fluorogenic substrates.
The activity of the class I ADH isoenzyme and total ADH was significantly higher in the sera of BCa patients as compared to control group. Analysis of ALDH activity did not show statistically significant differences between the tested groups. Significantly higher total activity of ADH in comparison to control was found in both, low-grade and high-grade BCa group. The activity of ADH class I was also significantly higher in high-grade BCa group when compared to low-grade patients and controls.
The increase of total ADH activity in the sera of BCa patients seems to be caused by isoenzymes released from cancerous cells. The higher activity of ADH I probably resulted from metastatic tumors as significant increase was detected only in the sera of high-grade bladder cancer patients.
Analysing key debates in education and sustainable development in relation to ESD practice in Viet Nam
Authors: Balls Emily
Published: October 2016

This article is based on qualitative field research carried out in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, in 2013 for an MA dissertation in Education and International Development at the UCL Institute of Education. It analyses interpretations of education for sustainable development (ESD) in Viet Nam, relating
these to key debates around instrumental and democratic approaches. In order to understand and analyse ESD in the Vietnamese context, interviews were conducted in Ha Noi with university student volunteers who create and implement ESD activities. Students were part of NGO-led networks or
universitybased clubs. Their activities targeted peers, children, and local communities. NGO staff working on youth-related ESD were also interviewed. The institutional structure in which these youth-led projects operate strongly determined their approach, revealing a focus on behaviour
change. This links closely with core debates within the ESD canon on instrumental and participatory approaches. Youth activities generally align with the instrumental approach, however, participant experiences also contained elements associated with the participatory approach. These included
critical thinking, personal development, and engagement with complex cross-cutting issues such as climate change. The research presents an example of ESD practice that combines the democratic and instrumental approaches within the unique cultural, social, and political context of Viet Nam.
Domestic Violence Training Experiences and Needs Among Mental Health Professionals: Implications From a Statewide Survey
Authors: Murray Christine E. , Davis Justin , Rudolph Lin , Graves Kelly N. , Colbert Robin , Fryer Maria , Mason Anita , Thigpen Bernetta
Published: October 2016

There is growing recognition of the interconnections between domestic violence and mental health, especially related to mental health concerns among those who have experienced domestic violence victimization. Despite high rates of mental health concerns among victims and survivors, many mental health professionals lack sufficient training to understand and address domestic violence in their clinical work. The North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission convened a task force to examine training experiences and needs among mental health professionals in the state. A statewide survey revealed that mental health professionals vary in their levels of training to address domestic violence. A key finding was that mental health professionals who had received any training in domestic violence reported engaging in more comprehensive assessment and intervention practices. Implications for future research, practice, and policy are discussed.
Homicide Survivors’ Definitions of Forgiveness: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Extrapersonal Orientations
Authors: Hourigan Kristen L.
Published: October 2016

This article explores the definition of forgiveness from the perspective of individuals who have lost loved ones to homicide. This article draws on 33 in-depth, semistructured interviews that asked participants to define and discuss forgiveness and non-forgiveness both in general and as it relates to homicide. Analysis shows three distinct definitions of, or orientations toward, forgiveness, each learned through interaction with family and/or religion: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extrapersonal. Analyses suggest that future investigations must include multiple definitions of forgiveness, and victim services must be cognizant of these various pathways toward forgiveness.
Relationship Between Frequent Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana and Hashish) Use and Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011 to 2012
Authors: Shariff Jaffer A. , Ahluwalia Kavita P. , Papapanou Panos N.
Published: October 2016

Background: Recreational use of cannabis, following its legalization in some countries, poses emergent oral and periodontal health concerns. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) (marijuana and hashish) use and periodontitis prevalence among adults in the United States.

Methods: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011 to 2012 were analyzed. Primary outcome (periodontitis) was defined using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/American Academy of Periodontology classification as well as continuous measurements of probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment loss (AL). Exposure of interest was self‐reported cannabis use, defined as “FRC use” versus “non‐FRC use.” Bivariate and multivariable regression models were performed using the entire analytical sample (model 1) as well as those who had never used tobacco (never‐users) (model 2).

Results: Of 1,938 participants with available cannabis use data and essential covariates, 26.8% were FRC users. Mean number of sites per participant with PD ≥4, ≥6, and ≥8 mm and AL ≥3, ≥5, and ≥8 mm was significantly higher among FRC users than among non‐FRC users (mean difference in number of PD sites: 6.9, 5.6, and 5.6; P <0.05; mean difference in number of AL sites: 12.7, 7.6, and 5.6; P <0.05). Average AL was higher among FRC users than among non‐FRC users (1.8 versus 1.6 mm; P = 0.004). Bivariate analysis revealed positive (harmful) association between FRC use and severe periodontitis in the entire sample (odds ratio [OR]: 1.7, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.3 to 2.4; P = 0.002) as well as in never‐smokers (OR: 2.0, 95% CI: 1.2 to 3.5; P = 0.01). This association was retained in multivariable models adjusted for demographics (age, sex, race/ethnicity, and income level), alcohol and tobacco use, diabetes mellitus, and past periodontal treatment (model 1: adjusted OR [aOR]: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.1 to 1.9; P = 0.07; model 2: aOR: 1.9, 95% CI: 1.1 to 3.2; P = 0.03).

Conclusion: FRC use is associated with deeper PDs, more clinical AL, and higher odds of having severe periodontitis.
Solid State Drives And The Sort-Merge
Authors: Haworth Dwight A.
Published: October 2016

This paper discusses the history of the sort-merge routine and the impacts of hardware limitations on the performance of sort-merge processing.  The results of comparing a single-step sort-merge with a two-step sort-merge in a hard-disk drive (HDD) environment are presented to show that a two-step sort-merge can reduce total processing time. An evaluation is made of the total transfer time of three sort-merge variations without reference to seek time or rotational delay.  This evaluation prepares the statistics for application to the solid-state drive (SSD) environment, and the conclusion is that sort-merge routines that are optimized for the HDD environment are sub-optimal if applied to the SSD environment.  In addition, the sizes of the work files used by the three sort-merge routines are analyzed, and it is demonstrated that sort-merge routines that are optimized for the HDD environment will generate unnecessary wear if applied to the SDD environment.  Further, it is demonstrated that the key sorting routine should be preferred over the other sort-merge routines in a SSD environment.
La Predicción Del Rendimiento Académico En Alumnos De Bachillerato. Estudio De Un Caso (Centro) En España
Authors: Broc Miguel Ángel
Published: October 2016

This paper studies the assessment during the first year of baccalaureate in seventy-six students. In a public educational institution of Saragossa (Spain), no differences in academic achievement between men (forty) and women (thirty-six) were found, but between two main modalities (Sciences, thirty-five students, versus Humanities and social Sciences, with forty-one students), finding differences outstrip students Sciences throughout the year, equaling to end with their counterparts. This leads us to study the hypothesis of whether the ratings could be “inflated” by teachers in Humanities students. For this they were conducted by a retrospective design “ex post facto” an multiple lineal regression analysis, using as a dependent variable grades in the third final evaluation, and as independent, performance in the first and second assessment and all subjects, not including any other variables. The results show different prediction equations that explaining 87% and 88% of the variance in the final performance, in the two types of modalities respectively. The values predicted by the model resulting in a significant percentage of “inflation” in the ratings of 23% in the group of Sciences and 37% in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The mean scores of the subjects discussed in three different moments are analyzed and significant difference was observed in the three evaluations, emerging some evaluation patterns in the teachers. It intuits that the “rating inflation” could begin much earlier than in the preuniversity entrance course.
Influencia Del Nivel De Instrucción En La Capacidad Emprendedora
Authors: Apolo Mario Beltrán , Molina Andrés Pacheco , Orellana Bill Serrano , Brito-Gaona Luis
Published: October 2016

This research analyzed the influence of the level of education in entrepreneurship. The study included 982 participants in Machala-Ecuador. A survey with 20 questions to help determine the entrepreneurial ability to then provide a statistical analysis through a linear regression model, analysis where the dependent variable is quantitative and the independent variable is dichotomous. The results indicate a significant relationship between the level of education and entrepreneurship, as well as in each of the five dimensions involved. It is concluded that the ability for individuals to undertake entrepreneurship is proportional to the level of education they posses. These findings may be useful for both the general population as well as public or private institutions which employ mechanisms to promote both management and development of enterprises.
Development Strategy of Wealthy Customers in Chinese Commercial Banks
Authors: Zhou Tianying
Published: October 2016

Wealth management business is an old and young business. In terms of wealth management, it begins from the social class when wealth allocation becomes divided. Wealth management in modern sense originated in Napoleon Era in France. Napoleon gave his wealth to bankers of Switzerland to manage, which opened a precedent for wealth management. As far as Chinese commercial banks are concerned, wealth management business provides services to help wealthy customers realize the value of their assets. This paper reviews current situations of wealth management business in Chinese commercial banks and investigates customer development strategy.
Social Exchange Relationship and Employee Attitudes toward Newly Introduced Information System
Authors: Chou Paul
Published: October 2016

Almost all organizations in the world are under pressure to adopt new information systems in order to survive in competitive markets. Thus, improving our understanding of the inner working mechanism associated with adoption of new information systems has become increasingly important for researchers and practitioners alike. Although Davis’ technology acceptance model is the most widely applied theory, very little effort has been devoted to understanding the determinants of new system acceptance and usage beyond Davis’ model. In view of such, the main aim of this study is to investigate the driving force behind acceptance of and intent to use new information systems from the perspective of social exchange relationship. Results obtained confirm that perceived organizational support and leader-member exchange exert their influences via affective commitment to organization on attitude towards newly introduced information system. Practical implications, contributions and limitations of this study are discussed with suggestions for future research proposed.
L’impact Des Pratiques Qualite Sur L’implication Du Personnel Sous Contrat Flexible. Essai D’une Etude Qualitative Exploratoire Aupres Des Entreprises Du Secteur Automobile Sur La Region Du Nord Du Maroc
Authors: Mbarki Mohamed Amine , Rharzouz Jaouad
Published: October 2016

The commitment is considered a very wide concept, which allows to clarify the links which the individual maintains with his work. It is the third principle of quality management systems. The increase of the atypical contracts, in certified companies of the automotive sector in the North of Morocco, puts the paradox: commitment - flexibility. The objective of this article is to analyze the impact of the quality practices on the commitment of the staff under the flexible contracts. On the methodological plan, we mobilized an exploratory qualitative hybrid approach, on the basis of a sample of seven companies of the automotive sector based in the North of Morocco.
Efficient Market Hypothesis in Emerging Market - a Conceptual Analysis
Authors: Kofarbai Hamza Zubairu , Zubairu Muhammad
Published: October 2016

The aim of this paper is to explain the importance and implications of the use of Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) in emerging market with a view to see how portfolio assets are priced and the rationale behind it. The EMH describes a rational market where all relevant available information is reflected very quickly on prices. In an efficient market prices should react only to new unanticipated information, and since this is unpredictable, by definition, price changes must be unpredictable also. The EMH describes the case of an ideal stock market where actual prices fully reflect all relevant information. Consequently, the price and corresponding return fluctuations are not predictable and it's impossible for investors to make gains systematically. For many years, the EMH seemed to describe adequately the price behaviour in the world stock markets. Nevertheless, recent finding indicates otherwise. The research design of the paper is qualitative and content analysis is going to be use. The paper concludes that despite its shortcoming the EMH remains an open issue and it has help in deepening stock markets worldwide because of it acceptability. Therefore the paper recommends that more researchers should be encouraged to be conducted in emerging market of Africa especially that of Nigeria.
An Empirical Investigation of Oil Revenue and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Nweze Nweze Paul , Edame Greg Ekpung
Published: October 2016

This empirical study examined oil revenue and economic growth in Nigeria between 1981 to 2014. Secondary data on gross domestic product (GDP), used as a proxy for economic growth; oil revenue (OREV), and government expenditure (GEXP) which represented the explanatory variables were sourced mainly from CBN publications. In the course of empirical investigation, various advanced econometric techniques like Augmented Dickey Fuller Unit Root Test, Johansen Cointegration Test and Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) were employed and the result reveals among others: That all the variables ware all stationary at first difference, meaning that the variables were not integrated of the same order justifying cointegration and error correction mechanism test. The cointegration result indicated that there is long run relationship among the variables with three cointegrating equation(s). The result of the error correction mechanism (ECM) test indicates that all the variables except lag of government expenditure exerted significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria. However, all the variables exhibited their expected sign in the shortrun but exhibited negative relationship with economic growth in the longrun except for government expenditure, which has positive relationship with economic growth both in the longrun and shortrun. The study concluded that Government should use the revenue generated from petroleum to invest in other domestic sectors such as Agriculture and manufacturing sector in order to expand the revenue source of the economy and further increase the revenue base of the economy.
The Mediator Effect of Logistics Performance Index on the Relation Between Corruption Perception Index and Foreign Trade Volume
Authors: Uca Nagehan , Ince Huseyin , Sumen Halefsan
Published: October 2016

Logistics performance of a country plays an important role within both economic and social developments. Therefore examining the relationship among the logistic performance, corruption and foreign trade volume of a country would contribute to the literature. Logistics Performance Index (LPI) has firstly been issued byWorld Bank in 2007 and continued in the years 2010, 2012, 2014. In this paper the mediator effect of Logistics Performance Index (LPI) on the relation between Corruption Perception Index (CPI) and Foreign Trade Volume (FTV) analyzed for the years 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014. The hierarchical regression analysis method was used in order to determine the mediator effect. As per the analysis results, the mediator effect of LPI on the relation between CPI and FTV is statistically significant. Consequently it could be suggested that the logistics ability of a country trigger the relation between corruption and foreign trade volume.
Le Défi De La Scolarisation Primaire Universelle Des Filles Dans La Région Du Worodougou En Côte D’Ivoire
Authors: Soungari Yeo , Mathias Kei
Published: October 2016

Under-education and schooling are important phenomena that hinder the achievement of universal primary education, especially for girls. This article aims to analyze strategies to implement in order to achieve universal primary education for girls in the region of Worodougou, in northwestern of Côte d’Ivoire. To collect data, individual and group interviews were conducted with actors of education. After this investigation, it is concluded that the obstacles to achieving of this goal are, among others, poverty, illiteracy of the parents, social representation of women in the community, migration of girls from Worodougou region, in particular, the dream of going to settle in the west countries, and more specifically in France, etc. The proposed strategies are numerous. However, we can mention the need for the implementation of literacy programs, effectiveness of free education for all the children, increasing educational opportunities, etc.
Socio-Economic Differences in the Development of Rural Areas in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Case Study
Authors: Tandir Natasa , Konakli Zafer , Bajramovic Sabahudin
Published: October 2016

In Bosnia and Herzegovina some rural municipalities with similar population density are very different regarding key demographic and economic indicators like migration, unemployment and average wages. According to the existing studies in Europe the answer for differential economic performance is firstly in the potential of local community to recognize, strengthen and utilize less mobile assets in the form of economic, social, cultural and natural capital. Secondly, researchers point to the synergy between those assets and external networking and using information and communications technology in reaching new markets and resources. Understanding the reasons for differential economic performance and more or less competitiveness in rural areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina could thus be a key element in devising practical strategies and programs for sustainable rural development. This could also contribute to the programming of Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance for Rural Development of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the future. The aim of the study is by comparing the most and least developed rural municipalities to investigate the reasons for the differences in economic performance, in particular, to investigate the role of capitals or tangible and less tangible factors influencing development outcomes. In order to achieve that, the authors have chosen high and low performing municipalities according to the criteria of population density, rurality and proximity to large city. In order to have more clear picture, community profiling is conducted and data was collected by surveying community stakeholders. The analysis showed that in high performing municipality all capitals are accessible and properly utilized with space for improvement while low performing municipality has many problems and higher need for change and new strategy of development.
Removing Striping Noise from Cloudy Level 2 Sea Surface Temperature and Ocean Color Datasets
Authors: Boussidi Brahim , Fablet Ronan , Chapron Bertrand
Published: October 2016

This paper introduces a new destriping algorithm for remote sensing data. The method is based on combined Haar Stationary Wavelet transform and Fourier filtering. State-of-the-Art methods based on the discrete wavelet transform (DWT) may not always be effective and may cause different artifacts. Our contribution is three-fold: i) we propose to use the Undecimated Wavelet transform (UWT) to avoid as much as possible shortcomings of the classical DWT; ii) we combine a spectral filtering and UWT using the simplest possible wavelet, the Haar basis, for a computational efficiency; iii) we handle 2D fields with missing data, as commonly observed in ocean remote sensing data due to atmospheric conditions (e.g., cloud contamination). The performances of the proposed filter are tested and validated on the suppression of horizontal strip artifacts in cloudy L2 Sea Surface Temperature (SST) and ocean color snapshots.
Chemical Variability and Biological Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils
Authors: Barbosa Luiz Claudio Almeida , Filomeno Claudinei Andrade , Teixeira Robson Ricardo
Published: October 2016

Several plant species produce mixtures of odorous and volatile compounds known as essential oils (EOs). These mixtures play important roles in nature and have been utilized by man for pharmaceutical and agrochemical purposes. There are more than 3000 EOs reported in the literature with approximately 300 having commercial use, including the oils from Eucalyptus species. Such oils are rich in monoterpenes and have found applications as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food flavorants and in the perfume industry. Such applications are related to their diverse biological and organoleptic properties. In view of their importance, we review in this article up to date information concerning chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from different species of Eucalyptus. Among the 900 species and subspecies of the Eucalyptus genus¸ we examined 68 species. The studies associated with these species were conducted in 27 countries. We have focused on the antimicrobial, acaricide, insecticide and herbicide activities, hoping that such information will contribute in the advances of the research in this field. It is also intended that the information herein described can be useful in the rationalization of the use of Eucalyptus EOs as components for new pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications as well as food preservatives and flavorants.
Initial Energy Density of √ s = 7 and 8 TeV p+p Collisions at the LHC
Authors: Csanad Mate , Csorgo Tamas , Jiang Ze-Fang , Yang Chun-Bin
Published: October 2016

Accelerating, exact, explicit and simple solutions of relativistic hydrodynamics allow for a simple and natural description of highly relativistic p+p collisions. These solutions yield a finite rapidity distribution, thus they lead to an advanced estimate of the initial energy density of high energy collisions. We show that such an advanced estimate yields an initial energy density in $\sqrt{s}=7$ and 8 TeV p+p collisions at LHC around or above the critical energy density from lattice QCD, and a corresponding initial temperature above the critical temperature from QCD and the Hagedorn temperature. This suggests that the collision energy of the LHC corresponds to a large enough initial energy density to create a non-hadronic perfect fluid even in pp collisions. %We also show, that several times the %critical energy density may have been reached in high multiplicity events, hinting at a non-hadronic medium created in %high multiplicity $\sqrt{s}=7$ and 8 TeV p+p collisions.
Complementariness and Functional Parcellation of Neurotrophin Actions on the Oculomotor System
Authors: Benítez-Temiño Beatriz , Davis-López De Carrizosa María A. , Morcuende Sara , Matarredona Esperanza R. , de la Cruz Rosa R. , Pastor Angel M
Published: October 2016

Neurotrophins play a principal role in neuronal survival and differentiation during development, but also in the maintenance of appropriate adult neuronal circuits and phenotypes. In the oculomotor system, we have demonstrated that neurotrophins are key regulators of developing and adult neuronal properties, but with peculiarities depending on each neurotrophin. For instance, the administration of NGF, BDNF or NT-3 protects neonatal extraocular motoneurons from cell death after axotomy, but only NGF and BDNF prevent the downregulation in ChAT. In the adult, in vivo recordings of axotomized extraocular motoneurons have demonstrated that the delivery of NGF, BDNF or NT-3 recovers different components of the firing discharge activity of these cells, with some particularities in the case of NGF. All neurotrophins have also synaptotrophic activity, although to different degrees. Accordingly, neurotrophins can restore the axotomy-induced alterations acting selectively on different properties of the motoneuron. In this review we summarize these evidences and discuss them in the context of other motor systems.
Volatility Spillover pada Pasar Saham Indonesia, Cina, dan India
Authors: Martin Martin , Yunita Yunita
Published: October 2016

Globalization and advanced information technology easing us for obtaining information from global stock markets. With that condition, volatility in domestic capital market could be affected by volatility from global stock markets. The effect would have greater impact if the capital markets are located in same region. That concern will be answered in this research, about volatility spillover in Indonesia, China, and India capital market. This research using daily return data from each country indices from January 1, 2006 until April 20, 2010 applying econometric model GARCH (1,1). The result showing us that there is bidirectional volatility spillover between Indonesia and India. Meanwhile, there is only single way volatility spillover between Indonesia and China.
Optimalisasi Soft Skill Mahasiswa Akuntansi Universitas Bina Nusantara Melalui Effective Team Building: Pendekatan Eksperimental
Authors: Noviyanti Noviyanti , Soepriyanto Gatot
Published: October 2016

This study aim's to analyze the differences the methods of team forming between team members selected by their own without intervention from the lecturer, the team members selected by the students themselves with the intervention from lecturer for the next phase (McGrath's model input phase), and designed team by lecturers with McGrath's model application, the establishment of this method's to determine the most effective team. Research methodology used in this study is an experimental method that targeted students who are majoring in accounting through the course of Accounting Theory and Accounting Non-Profit in the whole semester 2008/2009 in Bina Nusantara University. The statistical methods employed are simple correlation, ANOVA, Welch, Brown-Forsythe and Tamhane's T. Our research find that the most effective method is the method of team forming with the application by lecturers with McGrath's model, because the quality of the team performance leads the team into the formation of the same stage with other methods, but is able to reach the highest assignment values than other methods. In addition, the most important in forming an effective team is the quality of various inputs that will be included in the team. McGrath's application model provides the opportunity for the students to be able to work with different partners, who may not know very close each other. Therefore this method can optimize student soft skills in teamwork.
Penilaian Kinerja PT Bank X dalam Mengelola Asset dan Kewajiban Berdasarkan Analisis Resiko dan Analisis Return
Authors: Yusuf Muhammad
Published: October 2016

Performance financial evaluation became a primary indicator for management, especially a bank. This research evaluated asset and liability management of PT Bank X to describe its risk and return, by using financial ratios. The results found that performance ratios of PT Bank X decreasingly, where interest margin and net margin decreased to negative. This because of interest expenses and other operational expenses increased. Risk evaluation based on liquidity ratio were also decreasing in 2006 – 2007, because of the most assets of the bank became illiquid assest and default credits. On the other hand, this conditions became worse because of “Rush”, many of their customers took their money out from the bank on the same period. In 2008, bank has reduced their default credits succesively and made its liquiditiy better than previous year. Bad quality of credit management and control made the bank budgets their bad allowances for default credits higher and made bank’s capital risk higher too. Finally, all of bank’s capital was financed with their liabilities. The other hand, bank’s operating risk were recovered slowly, by organzation rationalization to reduce number of employees, as efficiency also. But this effort, indeed, made employee expenses increasing because management must pay golden-shake hand costs to employees.
An Investigation of Factors Motivating Student’s Study at The International Hotel Management Institute Switzerland
Authors: Efendy Hengky
Published: October 2016

Nowadays, in this era of globalisation the hospitality industry needs well educated employees. Therefore the hotel school has to provide human resources to fit any position in the hospitality industry. The author chose the International Hotel Management Institute (IMI)-Switzerland for research too specifically investigates factors affecting students’ motivations to study. The author’s experience was that many students of hospitality are not very motivated to study hotel management. Students get bored while having lectures, are not motivated to go to the library to research, and yet to be educated is the main reasons that students come to IMI to study hospitality. The author has set several objectives in chapter two to ensure the flow of this research. The literature review will be covered in motivating of students study for hotel school education.Literature review which is critically analysed by the author was chosen by the author according the field of study. The sample chosen for this research was motivation students study from first, second, third and fourth year students in IMI- Switzerland Several motivation of this research was the reference book of this field study, and the length of time for making this dissertation. After the primary data were collected and analysed, it was discovered that most of all students in IMI-Switzerland is to have a better chance of getting a job after finishing the course.
Uji Organoleptik Hasil Jadi Kue Menggunakan Bahan Non Instant dan Instant
Authors: Wahyuningtias Dianka
Published: October 2016

The process of making a cake in the modern era, demanding speed because of the time more valuable and more widely distribution coverage, which means greater production capacity. Then the process is made as efficient as possible. Busyness is high enough to make parents and family also eventually follow the diet and no hassle instant preparation. Now was enough just to buy one box of instant cake mix that is usually already included in the package, plus live eggs, and butter cake be desired. The process is also very clear instructions printed on the packaging of instant flour. From the results of analysis of Material Differences between Normal and Instant Ingredients (Paired Samples Correlations) then we can see the differences, views of significant value. If sig is smaller than 0:05, the materials A and B materials are different, but if the sig is greater than 0:05, the materials A and B, have same material. From the above table can be viewed texture and flavor of the cake A and B are different, while for the smell, taste, and colors have in common. So it can be concluded that between the two cakes A and B are same.
Pengaruh Kinerja Pramusaji terhadap Operasional Hotel X di Bali
Authors: Yuliana Yuliana
Published: October 2016

Hospitality industry which is a service industry, inseparable from the role of process performance influence the waiter, where it plays an important role in the operational work which is part of the main elements to be a qualified waiter. Regarding the theories that support for the strengthening of this title is taken several interrelated theories regarding operational performance with the waitress at the Hotel X Bali. Research carried out by using descriptive correlation method by distributing questionnaires to employees and guests who later data processing using likertt scale. From the discussions that there will be value in the correlation (r) of 0.7263, which means there is a positive relationship between operational performance with the waiter, with a strong degree of correlation. Leverage rate coefficient (Determination) amounted to 52.75%, it can be said that the waitress who was influenced by the performance of the operational level of 52.75% and the remaining 47.25% influenced by other factors, such as motivation, working environment, and compensation.
Penerapan Metode Balanced ScoreCard Sebagai Suatu Sistem Pengukuran Kinerja pada PT Dritama Brokerindo, Jakarta Timur
Authors: Sarjono Haryadi , Pujadi Arko , Wong Henry Wono
Published: October 2016

This research was done in insurance company of PT Dritama Brokerindo, East Jakarta, by using Balanced Scorecard method, with four perpectives which measured, which are the finance perpective (financial statement), customer perpective (quizioner), perpective process internal business (quizioner) and in growth, and study perpective (quizioner). With total employees 18 employees people, serving company customer about almost 1500.Research method which used is descriptive method with research type is case study. data analyse Technique which used is using primary data processing, like : field study, interview, quizioner and also secondary data with data collecting from company which is in the form of financial statement year 2005 - 2008. Research result that, performance PT Dritama Brokerindo which during the time measured traditionally, the management not get clear information, and measured about non finansial aspect of company. Triedly apply system of performance measurement with Balanced Scorecard, got the comprehensive and more complete result about condition of company which in fact. Pursuant to result of research from entirety aspect, obtained a total score 110, or value three which shown Good Enough criterion.
Analisis Brand Equity dan Customer Loyality Celebrity Fitness Cabang Mall Puri Indah Jakarta Barat
Authors: Herman Robertus Tang , Wijaya Ryandhi
Published: October 2016

This study aims to determine the condition of the elements of brand equity Celebrity Fitness, namely knowing the brand awareness, brand association is formed, to know how the perception of performance and the interests of the brand, how consumers' brand loyalty, and what attributes of service quality a priority for improved performance to can meet consumers' desire to achieve satisfaction. The method used is descriptive method with the sampling technique using probability sampling (simple random sampling), with regional research area in West Jakarta. The results of this study indicate that the overall brand equity of the company is good enough to position the brand awareness top of mind, the brand associations that are formed from Celebrity Fitness is where fitness is comfortable and fun and has a diverse and interesting program, another association was formed team aggressive promotion. Performance level of perceived quality is also good enough. To Brand loyalty are in poor condition because of the high percentage of switchers. Overall customer satisfaction levels are good enough just need a little improvement in the performance of staff. The implication of this research is PT Exertainment should improve the performance of some quality attributes are prioritized so that the loyalty of the members has also increased.
Peluang Investasi Rumah Kost di Tengah Berdirinya Binus Square
Authors: Budiastuti Dyah , Prabowo Andri
Published: October 2016

Boarding house around Binus University campus which is the informal sector continue flourishing and developing in line with the development of Binus University. Investors continue to invest in this business with a capitalization of billions of rupiah. With the increasing demand from year to year and the utility room that is always high, in July 2010 this boarding house business had to deal with Binus Square, a new business unit of Binus which is a special exclusive residential for Binus University students with a capacity of 2500 people.This research aims to find out are there still investment opportunities of boarding house amid the establishment of Binus Square through the creation of competitive advantage. Data are retrieved through questionnaires which are circulated to residents of boarding houses that served Binus Access and analyzed by using descriptive statistics.The result showed that there are still opportunities to open up boarding houses around Binus University with a focus on improving facilities and services that lead to private services.
Segmentasi Pasar Penyedia Jasa Logistik (Third Party Logistics) di Indonesia
Authors: Sudrajat Darjat
Published: October 2016

Market segmentation is fundamental in marketing strategy and the first step of market-based strategy preparation, to strengthen its marketing efficiency, and creating opportunities for sales growth and profits. This also applies to market segmentation logistics service providers (TPL - Third Party Logistics), the market is highly developed in the last decade, so that the logistics service providers has to develop marketing strategies properly. The purpose of this research is to gain a better understanding of different industries that exist today and map the needs of the logistics services of TPL customers. Based on exploration research conducted, it can be found in conformities relating to the logistics industry from several companies, ie appropriateness to the complexity of logistics activities of some companies and degree of investment of TPL services company in conducting the activity. Logistics service provider market segmentation can be based on variable complexity of logistics activities, whether it is high, medium or low and variable degrees of investment in the company whether minor, major, or integrated/total. Companies in different industries can have the same logistic service requirements and companies in the same industry can have different logistic service requirements. Client companies for logistics service providers which product handling are classified as semi-complex is the most attractive customer segments for being penetrated. The industries are classified into this segment is automotive, food and beverage, animal food, ceramic, and plantation.
Faktor Permintaan Non Fungsional Group Member terhadap Permintaan (Seri 1)
Authors: Putong Iskandar
Published: October 2016

Non-functional analysis of demand factors on demand for group members are aimed to discover whether there is significant impact of non functional variable demand potential purchasing decision. 3 independent variable for the Snob Effect of X1, X2 for the bandwagon effect and X3 for the Veblen Effect and a dependent variable Y for Purchase Decision (Demand). The survey has 50 respondents and uses 21 item of a valid indicator. Analysis uses Pearson correlation model, Canonical Correlation and Hybrid intercorellation. The result of statistical analysis has proved the LOC by 95%, shows that there is significant impact between variable of X to Y in a different format (trade off or trade on). Multivariate Canonical Correlation showed that the effect of variable X to variable Y at 0,27%% whereas the effect of variable Y to variable X at 1%
Mengukur Kontribusi Human Capital terhadap Tujuan Perusahaan
Authors: Djojo Brata Wibawa
Published: October 2016

Human capital is a valuable asset of any company, especially for competent human resources and contributes both to the company. The performance evaluation given to employees annually can be defined and standardized by the company. However, the question is how big the contribution of human resources to sales and profit contribution is. Case studies take data from one branch of a general insurance company in Indonesia, Jakarta branch. Measurement is done by taking samples of data from 2007, 2008, and 2009. The study measures the risk of several components: (i) Human Capital Revenue Factor, (ii) Human Economic Value Added, (iii) Human Capital Cost Factor, (iv) Human Capital Value Added, and (v) Human Capital Return on Investment. Results of research can provide guidelines for the management, especially for management of JLI in view of Human Capital contribution to corporate objectives, namely in terms of staffing and agency.
Strategi Bisnis pada PT CTL Dengan Pendekatan Metode Tows
Authors: Tjoe Tjia Fie , Sarjono Haryadi
Published: October 2016

The purpose of this research is determining direction of the correct business strategy to be applied by PT CTL, a garment company producing cloth for men. Research method used by the author is descriptive analysis with a case study research method. Research is conducted by collecting data obtained through survey by interview and giving questionnaire to all staff and head and also observation by evaluating directly the research object and also through literature study. Data analysis is conducted through input phase by using IFAS and EFAS matrix, adaptation phase with TOWS diagram, TOWS matrix and Internal-External matrix, and also uses SPACE matrix and also BCG matrix to analyse company's finance situation. Based on the conducted analysist the recommended corporation level strategy to be used by the company is diversification strategy direct to growth and stability.
Pengaruh Biaya, Produktivitas Aktiva dan Struktur Modal dalam Meningkatkan Profitabilitas Perusahaan
Authors: Yusuf Muhammad
Published: October 2016

This study examined the effect of cost, productivity of assets and capital structure of an automotive company's profitability. This study focuses on the productivity of assets which include factors such as operating leverage, sales, inventory turnover, net working capital, liquidity, receivable collection, fixed asset ratio, and total asset turnover. Capital Structure includes the degree of financial leverage. Profitability factor in this study includes operating margin, return on assets and return on equity. Sample used are 45 automotive industry companies who have registered and still active until December 31, 2009. The statistical methods used in this research are classical assumption test, f test and t test. This study indicates that inventory turns, liquidity, receivable collections and, the ratio of fixed assets have a negative outcome to the total asset turnover, while net working capital has a positive outcome. Operating margin and total asset turnover both have positive values that have an impact on return on assets. Capital structure and degree of operating leverage both have negative results on the turnover of capital, while return on assets have positive results.
Pengajaran Entrepreneurship dengan Metode NLP dan Pendekatan Eksplorasi di Universitas Bina Nusantara
Authors: Hutomo Karyana
Published: October 2016

Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) has made the Entrepreneurship course (2 credits) to be compulsory subjects for all majors at Bina Nusantara University since 2004. In this course students are taught practical concepts in business. Teaching methods applied is by using a coaching model. With the above methodology, there are some results from those activities which affect the output of the work in diverse, where some activity is evident from the observation that results in some groups, forms of activity is still regarded by students as more than just a class assignment and therefore a burden. But in some groups, forms of activities are carried out with enthusiasm. In some groups also type of activities are not well responded either by the team in their group.
Leadership sebagai Primary Forces dalam Meningkatkan Daya Saing Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Kuncoro Engkos Achmad
Published: October 2016

Universities as an organization are always influenced by the dynamic external environment, in both national and global levels. Therefore, in order to maintain its competitiveness for its sustainability, the role of university as the center of knowledge and science, as well as the center of research and of Community Service shall continue to be competitive and ensure their sustainability growth. The purpose of this paper is an in depth study of factors influencing the competitiveness of universities in Indonesia. The method used in this work is using the review of the literature (studies Reader). Literature Review is intended to solve a problem which is basically based on the critical and comprehensive review of the relevant collection materials. Based on the study found that the aspects of leadership while Higher Education as a driving force to attempt the power of competitiveness strengths in order to escalate in the competition areas, and obtain results of competition result as expected by both terms based on students quality and quantity, adequate earning income, social and cultural attributes to the organizational image building.
Analisis Industri Pengolahan Susu di Indonesia
Authors: Sanny Lim
Published: October 2016

Milk is the main food for all ages. In addition, many products can be made from milk such as food, beverages, cheese, butter, yogurt, etc.. Opportunities milk processing industry in Indonesia is very good, considering that Indonesia with a population based on census 2010 reached 237.6 million people. If viewed from the supply side, current milk production in Indonesia is still very low, the number of dairy farmers around 118.75 thousand breeders. National dairy cow productivity stagnated, the average milk production ranges between 8-12 liters per day, with a scale of 2-3 maintenance per family breeder breeding. In addition, 90% of milk production resulting from farm people, so the quality and productivity cannot fulfill the demand of milk in the country, so most still have to import.