Applying user analytics to uses and effects of social media in China

ABSTRACT

We introduce what user analytics can do in the first half of the paper and then illustrate how to do user analytics in the second half. In the current context, user analytics refers to a set of diverse communication research methods on uses and effects of social media. User analytics has evolved from TV ratings research to online user research. The history illustrates what data sources, measures, and analyses can be used for what types of research questions under user analytics. We discuss the similarities of and differences between user analytics and other methods of computational communication research (e.g. content mining and online experiments), and compare the strengths and weaknesses of user analytics with traditional quantitative methods (e.g. survey). Finally, we present an application study of Chinese bloggers to demonstrate how to employ user analytics methods to study the production, consumption, and effects of user-generated content.     

The influence of childhood polyvictimization on disordered eating symptoms in emerging adulthood

Children who endure multiple victimization experiences, or “polyvictims," are vulnerable to maladaptive outcomes. Yet, little research exists evaluating the relationship between childhood polyvictimization and disordered eating symptoms (DES) in emerging adulthood. The current study examines the relationship between childhood polyvictimization and DES in emerging adults. Data were collected from 288 participants across two universities using online self-report measures. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed a significant positive relationship between number of childhood victimization experiences and DES in young adulthood (ß = 0.14; p = 0.016). Female participants were more likely to demonstrate DES (ß = 0.14; p = 0.008). Further, high levels of emotion dysregulation during young adulthood were associated with more DES (ß = 0.33; p < 0.001). Findings suggest that exposure to victimization experiences in childhood increases individuals’ risk for exhibiting DES in young adulthood. Results also highlight the strong relationship between individuals’ emotion regulation abilities and the presence of DES. Findings align with the theory that children who have endured high levels of victimization often feel overwhelmed by their emotions and circumstances, demonstrate emotion regulation difficulties, and may rely on maladaptive coping strategies, including disordered eating, to manage adversities. Study results emphasize the importance of considering victimization history when working with emerging adults displaying disordered eating symptomatology.     

基于现金流量法的企业外汇风险暴露度量研究

随着中国企业国际化程度的提高,由汇率波动所带来的企业价值变化的外汇风险将越来越大。因此,如何准确而简约地衡量企业外汇风险是一个亟待解决的问题。从这个角度出发,通过实证研究发现现金流量法能较好地度量中国企业的外汇风险暴露。     

试论企业的社会责任——以烟草企业为例

烟草企业产品的社会价值具有显见的二重性,因此烟草企业的社会责任具有自身否定性.这些社会责任包括:树立"国家利益、消费者利益和公众健康利益至上"的价值观,积极参与环境保护和社会公益、慈善事业,积极参与控烟和禁烟,改善产品、开发新的替代产品,减少烟草企业数量.     

云南主产区气候热环境与优质冬春香料烟生产关系的探讨

2001年/2002年在云南冬春香料烟主产区保山的罗明片和柯街片进行密度种植试验和气候考察.揭示出本区冬春香料烟生产季最高最低气温、平均气温和土温时空变化特点及差异气候特征;其中,冬季温度变化关键期(12月/1月)大部时段土温旬均值高于气温O.5℃～3.0℃,最低气温极值为3.0℃～3.4℃,随时空而异.研究表明,密度对烟叶产量和质量的影响以及株高迅速生长的天数随气候类型的不同而异;冬季热量水平低是生产优质冬春香料烟的制约因素;影响冬春香料烟生长发育和烟叶品质的温度因素因地域而异;光温差积影响烟叶总糖含量,10 cm土温影响烟叶烟碱含量;适宜种植密度行株距为40cm×12cm,单株风干烟茎重达28.44g～31.33g/株、风干烟叶重达82.99g～91.41g/株、产量为1 729.1kg～1 903.8kg/hn2.此外,建立了株高-温度关系模型,模型通式:y'=c0 n∑i=1ci·xi.在此基础上,提出在主产区实现优质香料烟生产的对策建议.     

中国低次烟叶资源综合利用研究

中国低次烟叶资源的综合利用不仅关系到烟农的经济效益,同时也关系到资源短缺和环境污染问题的解决.当前中国低次烟叶资源非常丰富,种植面积133×104hm2左右,年产量大约为240×104t,均居世界首位;但正面临着综合利用水平低、途径少、资源浪费非常严重等一系列问题.本文综述了中国低次烟叶资源分布特点、变化趋势及综合利用现状,探讨了低次烟叶资源综合利用的途径:部分低次烟叶重新用于卷烟生产;低次烟叶中蛋白质用于生产普通蛋白食品、功能性食品、香精香料、医药学辅助材料和植物保护剂等;茄尼醇用于合成辅酶Q10、VK、抗癌增效剂SDB等;烟碱用于开发高效、低毒、低残留的无公害农药;氨基酸、有机酸和糖等成分可作为重要的化工原料或用于生产香精香料等;论述了低次烟叶资源综合利用的重大意义,旨在为我国低次烟叶资源的综合利用实践提供理论依据和方法借鉴.     

不同用量苹果酸对烟叶中非挥发性有机酸的影响

通过盆栽试验研究了不同用量的苹果酸对烟叶中非挥发性有机酸的影响，结果表明：处理1g/L降低了上、中部叶，但提高了下部叶非挥发性有机酸总量，处理2g／L和处理3g/L对非挥发性有机酸总量影响不明显；苹果酸处理还可提高多元羧酸在非挥发酸中的比例，降低饱和脂肪酸和非饱和脂肪酸的含量及其在非挥发酸中的比例，且多元羧酸、苹果酸含量随着苹果酸用量的增加而增加．因此，施用苹果酸对改善烟叶质量有积极作用．     

Understanding Greek Primary School Children's Comprehension of Sun Exposure

The purpose of this study was to assess Greek primary (1st to 6th grade) school children's understanding of sun exposure during summer vacation. Our results show that children know the damaging effects of long time exposure and the precautions that should be taken during sun bathing (sun glasses, hat, umbrella, sunscreen, etc). Nevertheless, they do not seem to avoid being exposed between 12.00 A.M. and 15.00 P.M., which is the most dangerous time. The socioeconomic status of father has no effect on the attitude of children towards taking protection measures when exposed to the sun, however, the educational status of the mother appears to influence children's reported knowledge and behaviour. Place of residence (urban or rural areas) and gender does not influence their knowledge on the sun's damaging effects and the precautions they should take. Finally, as children grow older they seem to gradually reduce the protective measures they take.     

Effect of lead exposure on the immune function of lymphocytes and erythrocytes in preschool children

INTRODUCTION Over the past few years, systematic studies onthe effect of lead exposure on the human body haveled to an understanding that lead is neurotoxic andhas adverse effect on the immune system. So far,however, research on the immunotoxic effects oflead has been limited to animal experiments andpeople with occupational exposure to lead (Shen etal., 1996; Mishra et al., 2003; Liu et al., 2000).Presently, there are no reports on the influence oflead exposure on lymphocyte and …     

STUDY ON HUMAN EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT TO INDOOR/OUTDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS

实验设计了人群活动与室内污染状况调查，其内容包括：被调查者家庭生活环境、家庭成员个人活动、个人嗜好；工作环境情况及被调查者本人的生活、工作和活动环境对健康影响的主观评价等．结果表明，城市居民一天在室内环境度过的时间约占全天时间的８４％以上．同时参考国内外室内／外空气污染研究结果，选取４种主要空气污染物——一氧化碳（ＣＯ）、甲醛（ＨＣＨＯ）、可吸入性颗粒物（ＩＲ）和苯并［ａ］芘（Ｂａｐ）等进行了现场测定．给出不同微环境，即家庭室内环境，非家庭室内环境、封闭交通工具内、室外交通环境、其它室外环境中４种典型污染物的人体暴露量估计值．实验表明，４种空气污染物在家庭室内环境中的人体暴露量分别为：７１．０％，６０．３％，６９．４％，７４．０％．由此可以看出，在大气污染对人体健康影响的研究中，室内环境的影响不容忽视．