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Conceptualizing Employer-Based Brand Equity and Employer Brand Pyramid
Authors: Kashive Neerja , Khanna Vandana Tandon
Published: January 2018

Employer branding is referred to as a firm's efforts to promote, both within and outside the firm, a clear view of what makes it different and desirable as an employer. It constitutes an important concept in today's knowledge intensive contexts where attracting employees with superior skills and knowledge comprises a primary source of competitive advantage. This research paper will focus on building employer brand equity by exploring the previous research on employer brand. Based on the Keller brand pyramid this is an attempt to build similar pyramid for employer brand and see if same concepts of customer based brand equity can be used to conceptualize the idea of employer based brand equity. This will help the organizations to understand the ways to build strong employer brand to attract and retain better talent in their organizations.
Practica Socio-Comunitaria Como Herramienta Para La Articulación Con El Nivel Básico
Authors: Rosa María José , Santa Valeria , Mónaco Noemí , Autrán Valeria , Amín María Silvana , Tamiozzo Laura
Published: January 2018

The National University of Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina, called for the incorporation of Socio-Community Practices (PSC) as part of the curriculum in Higher Education. Within the framework of this innovation, the "Socio-Community Practice as a tool for articulation with the initial level at the Jorge Newbery School" was developed within the Agronomic Engineering career. This practice of socio-educational application promotes and makes possible the establishment of social networks and of more inclusive and integrating communities as pedagogical instances of university formation in contexts of solidarity. The objectives were to develop in university students socio-critical attitudes of solidarity, in an interdisciplinary framework with social actors not belonging to their academic environment and at the same time promote in children of the primary school level an ecological conscience, the consumption of healthy foods and organic products from the self-production of vegetables. In different meetings with the children of the Jorge Newbery School, the students of the Agronomic Engineering career developed thematic axes coordinated by a team of interdisciplinary teachers and professionals from the National Institute of Agricultural Technology. This experience generated networks of exchange and enriching instances of the teaching-learning process between students and teachers of differents levels.
An Overview of the Performance of Public Infrastructure Megaprojects in Kenya
Authors: Omonyo Austin Baraza
Published: January 2018

The need for this study arose from the thesis that infrastructure megaprojects are often delivered over budget, behind schedule, with benefit shortfalls, over and over again. Many studies have been conducted towards this conclusion but these studies have not included Kenya which is increasingly adopting megaprojects as a model for delivering public goods and services. Through this quantitative study utilizing a cross-sectional census survey design, the performance of 27 completed public infrastructure megaprojects was assessed using broader measures of project success. The findings agree that these projects are delivered over budget and behind schedule but not with benefit shortfalls. It is also confirmed that process or project management success does not necessarily lead to product or organizational success. It is recommended that public infrastructure megaproject sponsors and implementers adopt project structures that allow for innovation through the use of advanced technology. Such structures should encourage the use of competitive tendering and a preference for pain/gain contractual arrangements to accommodate the differences in risk preferences between the client and the contractor, and to minimize the incidences of agency problem among the various stakeholders.
Kedudukan Akta Hibah dalam Sengketa Kepemilikan Hak Atas Tanah
Authors: Hadiyanti Anisa Rahma , Safa’at Rachmad , Anshari Tunggul
Published: January 2018

On each social life will find a difference between behaviour with the law of norms. The discrepancy could cause dispute or tensions between each other that possibly also can happen in the family. The problems often arising during family Is the transition towards treasure in the form of grants from parents to their children. The settlement if there is a standoff over an object of the grant is forced to settle in a court. The Giving in a form of grant was conducted using an authentic deed as has been arranged in article 1682 Indonesian Civil Code. Public officials who given by statute an authority to make the deed of grants is land deed official. Related which for making such deed to as a basis for registration change as a result of a legal action the land. Related to the emergence of signs of a dispute over ownership under the grants, so In this case, every judge as milestone law enforcement have an interpretation of the difference against the rule of law in dispute resolution on the judicial process. In short, there is contradiction a norm between what has been decided by judges with the provision of article 1686 Indonesian Civil Code which the results of the uncertainty laws implementation of the article.

Keywords: Deed, Grant, Property Rights, Land Rights
Perceraian dan Akibat Hukumnya terhadap Anak dan Harta Bersama Menurut Hukum Adat Osing di Desa Aliyan, Kecamatan Rogojampi, Kabupaten Banyuwangi
Authors: Ananta Muhamad Jefri , Rato Dominikus , Yasa I Wayan
Published: January 2018

Divorce or dissolution of the marriage means the return of husband and wife into group family own. According to Osing adat law in Aliyan village, Rogojampi, Banyuwangi Regency, the divorce will give the rise to rights and obligations of children and joint property. The community of Osing adat law embraces the system of bilateral kinship which pulls the descendant line of the second parent with regard to the divorce by which children are given the freedom to choose by following the father or the mother. The community of Osing adat law never discriminates on the ground of biological children, legal children, adopted children and stepchildren, and legal position children. In the system of bilateral kinship, with regard to the divorce, the legal position of the property will return to the origin and joint property will be shared equally.

Keywords: Divorce, Osing Adat Law, Legal Position, Children and Joint Property
Synergies between Last Planner System and OHSAS 18001 - A general overview = Sinergias entre el Last Planner System y la OHSAS 18001 - Una visión general
Authors: Brioso Xavier
Published: January 2018

The present article’s main objective is to describe the synergies generated from the simultaneous application of the Last Planner System (LPS) and OHSAS 18001. We explain the main principles, tools, techniques and practices of the Lean Construction philosophy and LPS that integrate and make synergy with the elaboration of Safety and Health Study, the implementation of the Safety and Health Plan, and with the OHSAS 18001. The LPS elements are correlated with the OHSAS 18001 requirements: (1) Policy; (2) Planning; (3) Implementation and Operation; (4) Checking; and (5) Management Review. The methodology used to validate the proposal is based in a review of the published literature in the last years, in which information was quoted from the Conferences of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), Lean Construction Journal, Lean Construction Institute, among others. This paper hopes to bring integration and collaborative work from the Production and the Safety and Health Department.ResumenEl presente artículo tiene como objetivo describir las sinergias generadas en la aplicación simultánea del Last Planner System (LPS) y la OHSAS 18001. Se explican los principios, herramientas, técnicas y prácticas de la filosofía Lean Construction y del LPS que integran y generan sinergia con la elaboración del Estudio de Seguridad y Salud, con la implementación del Plan de Seguridad y Salud y con la OHSAS 18001. Se relacionan los elementos del LPS con los requisitos OHSAS 18001: (1) Política; (2) Planificación; (3) Implementación y operación; (4) Verificación; y (5) Revisión por la Dirección. La metodología empleada para validar la propuesta se basa en una revisión de la literatura publicada en los últimos años, en la que se citó información de la Conferencia del International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), Lean Construction Journal, Lean Construction Institute, entre otros. Este trabajo pretende aportar en la integración y el trabajo colaborativo del área de producción y del área de soporte de seguridad y salud.
Editorial
Authors: Del Moral Fernando , Merino Elena , Valiente Mercedes , Martínez-Pérez Inmaculada
Published: January 2018

Editorial
The Fracture of Plasma-Treated Polyurethane Surface under Fatigue Loading
Authors: Morozov Ilya A. , Mamaev Alexander S. , Bannikov Mikhail V. , Beliaev Anton Yu. , Osorgina Irina V.
Published: January 2018

Plasma treatment of soft polymers is the promising technique to improve biomedical properties. The response to the deformation of such materials is not yet clear. Soft elastic polyurethane treated with plasma immersion ion implantation is subjected to fatigue uniaxial loading (50000 cycles, frequency – 1 Hz, strain amplitude – 10, 20, 40%). The influence of the strain amplitude and the plasma treatment regime on damage character is discussed. Surface defects are studied in unloaded and stretched states of the material. As a result of fatigue loading, transverse cracks (with closed overlapping edges as well as with open edges deeply propagating into the polymer) and longitudinal folds which are break and bend inward, appear on the surface. Hard edges of cracks cut the soft polymer which is squeezed from the bulk to the surface.
Brief Review of the Effects of Pressure on Wolframite-Type Oxides
Authors: Errandonea Daniel , Ruiz-Fuertes Javier
Published: January 2018

In this article we review the advances that have been made on the understanding of the high-pressure structural, vibrational, and electronic properties of wolframite-type oxides since the first works in the early 1990s. Mainly tungstates, which are the best known wolframites, but also tantalates and niobates, with an isomorphic ambient-pressure wolframite structure, have been included in this review. Apart from estimating the bulk moduli of all known wolframites; the cation-oxygen bond distances and their change with pressure have been correlated with their compressibility. The composition variations of all wolframites have been employed to understand their different structural phase transitions to post-wolframite structures as a response to high pressure. The number of Raman modes and band gap energy changes have been also analyzed in the basis of these compositional differences. The reviewed results are relevant for both fundamental science and for the development of wolframites as scintillating detectors. The possible next research venues of wolframites have also been evaluated.
Sciatic Nerve Entanglement Around a Femoral Prosthesis During Closed Reduction of a Dislocated Total Hip Prosthesis: The Role of Metal-Suppression MRI
Authors: Cheung Zoe B. , Patel Anik V. , DeBellis Nicholas , Unis Douglas B. , Benitez Carlos L.
Published: January 2018

Case:

A 68-year-old woman who had undergone a right total hip arthroplasty presented with a right posterior hip dislocation, and subsequently developed an ipsilateral sciatic nerve palsy after closed reduction. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with metal suppression demonstrated sciatic nerve entanglement around the prosthetic femoral neck. A sciatic nerve release was performed, resulting in poor early neurologic recovery.

Conclusion:

Sciatic nerve entanglement following closed reduction of a dislocated total hip prosthesis is a rare injury. Assessment of neurovascular status before and after reduction is imperative. We recommend prompt MRI with metal suppression in patients with acute neurologic symptoms following reduction of a dislocated hip prosthesis to evaluate for acute nerve pathology and assess the need for emergency surgery.
Bacterial Sport-Related Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections (SSTIs): An Ongoing Problem Among a Diverse Range of Athletes
Authors: Mitchell Justin J. , Jackson J. Mark , Anwar Azam , Singleton Steven B.
Published: January 2018

➢ Skin and soft-tissue infections have become increasingly common in the sports world. Recent reports have shown that these infections are prevalent throughout all arenas of sport, and efforts to decrease colonization of bacteria and fungi are now essential for preventing the development of SSTIs.

➢ Education on cleansing and hygiene are a vital part of this process, and, as such, the team physician and the team athletic trainers play an important role in the education of the athlete and all members of the athletic team.

➢ The impact of SSTIs on individuals and the athletic team may be severe and have the potential for notable consequences, including loss of playing time, hospitalization, and even surgery. Continued efforts to better understand and to prevent the development of SSTIs are paramount.
Predisposition of 7–10-year-old children to accommodative spasm – findings from studies on the quality of binocular vision
Authors: Puchalska-Niedbał Lidia , Kulik Urszula , Czepita Damian
Published: January 2018

Wstęp: Celem pracy była ocena jakości widzenia obuocznego oparta na pomiarach wybranych parametrów charakteryzujących funkcję układu wzrokowego wśród dzieci szkolnych oraz identyfikacja objawów związanych z akomodacją.Materiały i metody: Przeprowadzono badania okulistyczne u 300 dzieci (180 dziewczynek, 120 chłopców) w wieku 7–10 lat. Zaplanowane zostały dwie części: a) ankietowa – wywiad na temat dolegliwości towarzyszących skurczowi akomodacji i heteroforii; b) okulistyczna – ocena przedniego odcinka i dna oczu, pomiar ostrości wzroku do dali, badanie refrakcji przed cykloplegią i po cykloplegii, ruchomości i ustawienia oczu, pomiar zdysocjowanej forii horyzontalnej do bliży i do dali metodą Maddoxa. Otrzymane wyniki poddano analizie statystycznej za pomocą programu Statistica 10. Wartość p < 0,05 uznano za statystycznie znamienną.Wyniki: Stwierdzono następujące wady refrakcji: emmetropia (u 52 dzieci), nadwzroczność (9 dzieci), krótkowzroczność (239 dzieci). Skurcz akomodacji występował u 10 dzieci (3,5–8 Dsph). Heteroforia: u większości dzieci występowała egzoforia (do bliży – u 240 dzieci; do dali – u 112 dzieci). Egzoforia do bliży była w przedziale 5–12 Dpryzm. Wśród dzieci z dobrą ostrością wzroku wynoszącą 1,0 (218 dzieci) egzoforię stwierdzono u 180 (p = 0,29307). Brak odruchu zbieżności najczęściej obserwowano u 158 dzieci z egzoforią do bliży (p = 0,14929).Wnioski: Skargi na bóle głowy i oczu najczęściej zgłaszały dzieci ze zdysocjowaną poziomą forią odbiegającą od przyjętej normy. Trudności ze skupieniem w trakcie czytania z bliska oraz objawy o charakterze pogorszenia widzenia najczęściej zgłaszały dzieci z nieprawidłową wartością zdysocjowanej forii, która prawdopodobnie predysponowała do skurczu akomodacji.
Ocena stężenia wybranych hormonów w surowicy oraz ocena morfologiczna, histochemiczna i immunohistochemiczna gruczołu krokowego z łagodnym rozrostem i ze współistniejącym zespołem metabolicznym
Authors: Rył Aleksandra
Published: January 2018

Wstęp: Łagodny rozrost gruczołu krokowego (BPH) jest jedną z najczęstszych chorób występujących u mężczyzn w przebiegu procesu starzenia się. Udowodniono istnienie związku między zaburzeniami diagnozowanymi w przebiegu zespołu metabolicznego (MetS) a objętością stercza. Zespół metaboliczny może być jednym z czynników progresji BPH.Celem badań była ocena wpływu stężeń wybranych hormonów oraz ocena morfologiczna, histochemiczna i immunohistochemiczna prostaty mężczyzn z BPH i współistniejącym MetS.Materiały i metody: Badania przeprowadzono u 151 mężczyzn ze zdiagnozowanym i leczonym operacyjnie BPH. Grupę kontrolną stanowiło 142 mężczyzn bez BPH. Mężczyzn z grupy badanej i kontrolnej podzielono na podgrupy bez zdiagnozowanego MetS oraz ze zdiagnozowanym MetS. W obu grupach oznaczono parametry antropometryczne, a w surowicy oznaczono parametry metaboliczne i stężenie wybranych hormonów: testosteronu całkowitego i testosteronu wolnego, estradiolu, insuliny, siarczanu dehydroepiandrosteronu, hormonu luteinizującego oraz białka wiążącego hormony płciowe i insulinopodobnego czynnika wzrostu 1. Na skrawkach wykonano reakcję immunohistochemiczną na identyfikację receptora androgenowego (AR) i estrogenowego α (ERα) oraz jądrowego antygenu proliferacyjnego (PCNA). Wykonano również reakcję histochemiczną na identyfikację apoptozy metodą TUNEL. Przygotowane preparaty zostały zeskanowane i poddane komputerowej analizie obrazu.Wyniki i wnioski: Wykazano, że zaburzenie profilu lipidowego w surowicy oraz zespół metaboliczny były czynnikami zwiększającymi ryzyko wystąpienia BPH. Zmiany stężenia parametrów metabolicznych, hormonalnych i białek nie miały wpływu na stopnień nasilenia objawów klinicznych towarzyszących BPH. Zespół metaboliczny zdiagnozowany u pacjentów z BPH nie miał wpływu na lokalizację i ekspresję AR i ERα w komórkach prostaty. Zaburzenia metaboliczne diagnozowane w przebiegu BPH mogą mieć jednak wpływ na zmianę równowagi między liczbą komórek AR(+) i ERα(+) a parametrami gospodarki hormonalnej. Zespół metaboliczny zdiagnozowany u pacjentów z BPH nie miał wpływu na liczbę komórek TUNEL(+) i PCNA(+) w gruczole krokowym. Istotnym czynnikiem powodującym zmniejszenie liczby komórek TUNEL(+) oraz zwiększenie liczby komórek PCNA(+) u pacjentów z BPH było występowanie otyłości centralnej.
Wpływ diety niskowęglowodanowej na stan zdrowia człowieka
Authors: Zielińska Martyna , Buczkowska-Radlińska Jadwiga
Published: January 2018

Dieta niskowęglowodanowa budzi najwięcej kontrowersji spośród wszystkich modeli żywienia ostatnich lat. Odwraca znaną wszystkim piramidę żywienia, demonizuje stanowiące jej podstawę węglowodany oraz zaleca spożywanie dużych ilości tłuszczów, także tych zwierzęcych. Polecana przez wielu dietetyków i lekarzy, negowana i niedoceniana przez innych, wciąż stanowi wielką zagadkę. Taki sposób żywienia towarzyszył ludzkości od początków istnienia, jednak wraz zrozwojem cywilizacji, po wprowadzeniu przetworzonych produktów bogatych w węglowodany, stracił na popularności. Istnieje wiele doniesień na temat pozytywnego wpływu diety ograniczającej podaż węglowodanów na stan zdrowia człowieka.Celem pracy było zebranie dostępnych informacji na temat oddziaływania diety niskowęglowodanowej na zdrowie ogólne człowieka oraz uzębienie i stan jamy ustnej.
A Study on the Use of Multiphase Flow Meters for Complex Condensate Production Testing in Pakistan
Authors: Waseem Muhammad Fahd , Butt Muhammad Sohaib , Abbas Asad , Javed Rizwan , Awan Mohammad Saleem , Nawaz Ahmad
Published: January 2018

Field production testing is commonly done for the purposes of monitoring field production, observing productivity trends, determining fiscal allocation and field contributions. In Pakistan, production tests are used to measure flow rates to update reservoir parameters, monitor field decline, and to allocate portions of total central facility production to specific fields and wells. A major portion of fields in Pakistan flow from wet gas or gas condensate reservoirs, and these are typically the most challenging to accurately test.

Conventional test separators have long been used for well testing and flow metering. They physically separate the phases and the individual phases are metered using dedicated methods, that have been fine-tuned over decades. Multiple tanks and pumps are used in conjunction with the separators to complete the well test package and handle separated fluids.

Multiphase flowmeters (MPFMs), however, are a much more compact technology with significant operational benefits and have matured and gained acceptance over the past two decades. They continuously measure three-phase flow rates without requiring separation. Many MPFMs have no moving parts, making them more mechanically reliable. The capability for continuous monitoring enables quick, well-informed decisions to be made on well performance.

MPFMs bring distinct advantages over conventional well testing equipment for the purposes of production testing. The unseparated stream can be re-injected into the production line, and there is zero impact on the production plant operations. Use of MPFMs results in faster tests because of quicker parameter stability, wider dynamic range and shorter rig up times. MPFM setups also have smaller, lighter physical footprints, which do not require large pressure-energized vessels, so associated health and safety risks are lower. Often, the costs to the operating company are lower because of reduced equipment and personnel requirements.

In this paper, we present a study where an advanced dual-energy gamma venturi MPFM was used to test multiple wells in multiple complex condensate gas fields. We discuss the performance of the MPFM against a given set of metrological expectations, and provide an analysis of a comparison test done inline with a conventional test separator. Finally, based on these analyses, we present the advantages and challenges of using MPFMs for production testing and surveys in different fields in Pakistan.
Estimation of GIIP & Aquifer Strength in Stacked Reservoirs using Allocation Tool: A Case Study
Authors: Pervez Tariq , Zafar Jahangeer , Azeem Abdul
Published: January 2018

In stacked reservoirs with limited accumulation, it's a practice to produce reservoirs commingled, but there are always challenges in the allocation of production and estimation of in-place for such reservoirs. This paper presents an analytical approach using Material Balance (MBALTM) reservoir allocation tool for allocating production and inplace estimates on individual basis for such reservoirs.

MBALTM allocation tool, unlike the traditional allocation approach of using product of (kh), works in a twostep process; (i) Defining inflow for an individual well at each time step and (ii) Setting up Material Balance model that accounts for the rate of depletion which will correct inflows at each time step. This study highlights the approach of MBal reservoir allocation tool on a gas field with significant water production, producing from two different units of Sand-1. In this regard, determination of GIIP and aquifer strength was a great challenge. Production logging data was acquired which showed significant gas and water production from bottom unit of Sand-1. Bottom hole flowing pressure (BHFP) and individual zonal contribution in terms of rate acquired from production logging data was used as a history matching parameter. Regression of darcy and non-darcy parameters aids in matching production logging results, which in turn develops inflow performance for an individual layer at each time step. Apart from this, measured static bottom-hole pressure (SBHP) was used in order to determine the impact of depletion at each time step, further supplementing development of inflow performance.

Finally, production data on individual reservoir level was determined based on production logging data calibration, supplemented by static pressures matched using gas and aquifer volume. Matched results estimated Sand-1 Unit-1 GIIP to be around 74 Bcf with depletion drive trend, whereas bottom unit exhibited weak to moderate water drive behavior with GIIP of around 19 Bcf. Based on these results, bottom unit wasn't isolated and left open to drain remaining potential, thereby outrunning the aquifer in order to maximize its recovery.

In scenarios, where we are producing from multiple reservoirs, production from reservoir with inferior quality is masked by prolific reservoir, whereas on other side reservoirs with significant water production masks reservoir with water free production. It is necessary to plan development and depletion strategies for such reservoirs, but prior that price in terms of potential needs to be addressed. Using this technique, one can overcome challenges in multiple stacked reservoirs.
Evaluation of Gas Assisted Gravity Drainage (GAGD) Using CO2 in a Limestone Formation through Compositional Simulation
Authors: Munawar Muhammad Dawood , Rao Dandina , Khan Mohammad
Published: January 2018

Gas Assisted Gravity Drainage (GAGD) is a relatively new gas flooding Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technique developed at Louisiana State University (LSU) to increase oil recovery by application of miscible and immiscible gas injection processes (using CO2, N2, and hydrocarbon or flue gases). This paper describes the evaluation of application of this technique to a limestone formation in North Western Pakistan using fully compositional commercial reservoir simulator.

A sector model was taken out of a full field history matched simulation model for subject gas condensate/oil field in North Western part of Pakistan. A seven component fluid model was developed and calibrated against available PVT experimental data using a commercial PVT modeling package and multiple contact miscibility tests were simulated to estimate Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP). Phase behavior calculations indicated minimum miscibility pressure (MMP) to be ~ 5000 psia using 100 % CO2 as an injected fluid. Following this, subject reservoir performance was evaluated by placing wells in different configurations. Oil recovery forecasts were projected for different development scenarios including base case primary pressure depletion, Continuous Gas Injection (CGI), Water Alternating Gas (WAG) injection and Gas Assisted Gravity Drainage (GAGD).

Simulations indicate that GAGD is a viable development strategy for said reservoir. However, as soon as, injected gas encounters low pressure near well – bore region across producer, it breaks out through path of least resistance and after breakthrough small production rates are possible, hence increasing post breakthrough project operating expenditure (OPEX). Therefore, key is to delay gas breakthrough for as long as possible. If well placement is properly optimized, GAGD results in a recovery factor of ~ 53 % for said reservoir in comparison to 26 % for base case development scenario. Effect of vertical permeability anisotropy (kv/kh ratio) is also investigated and indicates that even for a very low kv/kh ratio of 0.1, ~ 50 % recovery factor can be achieved for said reservoir. It is recommended to give due consideration to well placement before commencement of a GAGD project. Before applying this technique on a full field scale, it is recommended to launch a small – scale pilot project for field testing to get more realistic recovery predictions.

This work screens and makes case for application of gas EOR in fractured limestone formation resulting in an increment of ~ 27 % in recovery factor in an area where enhanced development techniques are not traditionally practiced.
Quantification of Reservoir Flow using Noise and Temperature Logging
Authors: Hammad Muhammad , Ahmad Muneeb , Siddiqi Sarmad S. , Siddiqui Amir M. , Kuzyutin Roman
Published: January 2018

One of the main challenges in a water drive gas reservoir is to track fluid movement as water breakthroughs occur frequently with depletion. The understanding becomes more challenging when the structure contains seismic/sub-seismic faults with the associated drive mechanism being edge water. Moreover, surveillance options are also limited for such reservoirs if they are producing through short string of a dual completion.

Dual string completion is a cost-efficient technique as multiple reservoirs can be completed in a single wellbore. However, surveillance / logging cannot be performed across perforation intervals of upper reservoir due to operational concerns. As a result, the short string production can only be surveyed through the long string with the help of tools which have deep scanning radius extending beyond tubing and casing into the formation. One example of these advanced tools is Spectral Noise Logging (SNL) combined with High Precision Temperature (HPT) logging which have been used worldwide for such applications.

This paper presents SNL-HPT results of two dual string wells completed in Eocene age carbonate reservoir. A total of nine wells are producing from the reservoir and the Gas water contact (GWC) was not encountered in any of the wells. Selected wells are located on either side of the structure with Well A producing 1.0 MMscfd gas and 1300 bbls/d water while Well B is producing 2.0 MMscfd gas and 800 bbls/d water.

The reason of high water production from both wells was initially attributed to the presence of a high permeability streak in lower part of the reservoir and/or possibility of channeling behind casing. However, results of the SNL-HPT in both wells indicate signatures of fault or fracture flow. The major water production is coming from the middle and lower part of reservoir.

Based on these results, the trajectory of one development well was optimized. The perforation interval of another well was also decided in accordance with the SNL-HPT findings, which resulted in water-free gas production.

Quantification of reservoir flow profile in short string of dual completion well is possible through noise and temperature logging. This information would help in deciding appropriate workover strategy in existing wells and completion design of new development wells.
Successful Planning and Execution of a Waterflooding Project to Improve Oil Recovery in a Heterogeneous Reservoir
Authors: Abid Syed M , Khalid Waleed , Khan Tajamal , Awase Azar
Published: January 2018

The paper presents a case study to improve recovery in a heterogeneous depletion drive oil reservoir by pressure maintenance through waterflooding, which was designed by analyzing seismic attribute and well tests data and incorporating it in a reservoir simulation model.

X Field is an undersaturated oil field which has been accessed by two wells. It is an extremely heterogeneous reservoir with X-1 being a prolific producer while X-2 having no production due to significant facies variation in the reservoir over a short distance (~2km). The field displays depletion drive behavior with rapid pressure decline over low recovery. A reservoir simulation study was undertaken to improve recovery and arrest pressure decline. Attribute analysis and well tests data helped address heterogeneity of the reservoir by predicting the facies distribution throughout the reservoir. These learning's were incorporated into a reservoir simulation model and a line drive water injection pattern was determined as the optimal method to improve recovery in X Field. A new well, X-WIW, was drilled to start injection and sidewall cores were acquired from it. Multiple lab tests were performed on these cores to confirm injected water compatibility with the formation while the well's injection rates and surface parameters were closely monitored to help minimize reservoir damage and achieve continuous injection.

Using seismic attribute analysis, a good facies zone was identified for drilling X-WIW for line drive water injection pattern. Well results showed good quality sand which laid further credence to the facies distribution model. MDT showed depleted pressure in X-WIW, therby confirming connectivity between X-1 and X-WIW. Sidewall cores were obtained and multiple tests performed, including Capillary Suction Test (CST), XRD Analysis, Sludge Test and Core Flow Test, which showed no presence of swelling clays and good formation compatibility with injection water. Prior to injection, X-1 was shut in to preserve reservoir energy and current bottomhole reservoir pressure was measured. Upon receiving these lab results, injection was initiated successfully, with X-WIW injecting 2500 bwpd while keeping X-1 shut-in. Periodic measurements of bottomhole pressure were taken at X-1 to observe injection response. The pressure at X-1 was measured to be steadily increasing indicating successful voidage replacement. The most significant new finding was the accurate prediction of the pattern of variation of petrophysical properties through seismic attribute analysis and well tests data which enabled X-WIW to be a successful injector and helped in improving the recovery of X Field.

Prior to this water injection project, X Field was predicted to have a recovery factor of 21% which has now been improved to 35%. This significant increase in recovery was made possible by the successful implementation of the water flooding project in a heterogeneous and stratigraphically complex field.
Temperature Simulation: An Integrated Approach
Authors: Ahmed Hassaan , Ali Syed Dost , Ansari Muhammad Mubashir , Farid Syed Munib , Khan Muhammad Wahaj , Shaukat Athar , Jamil Aamir
Published: January 2018

The case study presents an integrated workflow with the focus on the thermal analysis of the completion string, wellhead and surface network. The research outcome are the temperature profiles under various production scenarios that are used as the justification of the installation of wellhead cooler on an exploratory well of lower Indus basin in Pakistan.

The advent of deep well drilling in high temperature and high pressure formations posed serious concerns for drilling, completion and facility design engineers as these are one of the key parameters for material and fluid selection for completion string. The uncertainty in these parameters throughout the operational life of the well may cause an over-designed or underdesigned well completion and production facility. The equation gets further complex if the inherent uncertainty in type and quantity of produced fluids is neglected or underestimated. To overcome these challenges, a workflow considering the downhole completion considerations and wellhead treatment of produced fluid; in consideration of wellhead temperature; is proposed.

This paper presents reservoir and completion design considerations of an exploratory well in lower indus basin. Effect of various production scenarios on temperature profile are considered based on the possible drive mechanisms of hydrocarbon production. The analysis includes the development of completion string model for well S-X1 and coupling the same with the hydrocarbon processing facility through surface network. The model is calibrated using history matching of temperature profile using the production data and sensitivity analysis of various parameters was performed. Based on the simulation results, it was observed that the proposed workflow using industry standard commercial software for thermal analysis is a more realistic approach for temperature prediction using production profiles.

The proposed workflow will serve as the guidelines for wellhead and surface facility design under various expected production scenarios.
E.HUSSERL’S PHENOMENOLOGY AS AN EXISTENTIAL TRANSCENDENCE BASIS
Authors: Kazakov Eugeniy , Semenov Vladimir
Published: January 2018

This article is an attempt to overcome the epistemological interpretation of the practical importance of the «matter of feelings» in favor of the introduction of the existential Absolutes as a phenomenological «matter», constructed by us in a “loaded” natural setting. The authors rely on the basic provisions of phenomenological philosophy, detailed in such Husserl’s works as the “Logical investigations”, “Ideas for a pure phenomenology”, “Phenomenology of the Internal Consciousness of Time.” The authors propose a more expansive interpretation of such concepts as «intention», «operation noesis», «internal consciousness of time.» As a unifying moment of the psyche the authors used Carl Jung’s concept of «Ego», in which they insert the corresponding phenomenological implications. We are in the chains of our own mentality, for it is only through it that we can obey. A poor appearance in the world requires from «Ego» immediate opportunities to live in piled formation natural settings, recreating thus the fundamental original experiences of the subjects. Meanwhile, following the perfect schemes of everyday life, we recreate the existential transparent myth as the focus of opposing Absolutes. Absolutes derive from universal, precluding any differentiation. «Ego», absorbed by «urgent matters», seeks to satisfy nothing but its own needs, devoid at times of choice, despite the fact that the choice, like everything else, is only in our minds.
IMPLEMENTATION PROBLEMS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW NORMS IN THE INDUSTRIAL REGIONS OF RUSSIA (THE CASE OF KUZBASS)
Authors: Nevzorov Timur , Manakov Dmitriy
Published: January 2018

In the context of the Year of Ecology in Russia, much attention has been drawn to the significant extent to the implementation of the state environmental policy related to the problems of the country’s environmental development as a whole, as well as to ensuring environmental safety and conservation of biological diversity, both in the country and in the regions. The authors use official assessments of the environmental situation in the Kemerovoregion, which is characterized by a high level of anthropogenic impact on the natural environment, the social sphere, the public health and the significant environmental consequences of economic activity.

Therefore, the paper features the implementation of environmental law in an industrialized region. It analyses a number of violations caused by the economic activity in the region. First of all, they are related to the current growth rates of coal mining in Kuzbass, as well as with the predominance of open coal mining, which leads to intensive development of the poor ecological situation in the region.

The authors consider examples of legal regulation of relations caused by the formation of mechanisms for the application of environmental policy, in the process of exercising the competence of controlling and law enforcement bodies in their protection of mineral wealth, land, water, air and forest in the region.

The article also discusses the «non-exhaustive» use of natural resources as one of the strategic directions of state environmental policy: as a legal concept, as a legal principle, as an obligation of the authorities, and as the right and duty of rightholders (users) of natural resources.

The article ends with the following statement: in Russian version, the content of environmental policy is distributed among a number of legal acts, which is why it is often difficult to determine and complicated in application.

A possible solution for the ecological situation in the region should be based on the objectives of environmental policy, determined for different periods (long, medium and short-term). The joint efforts of economic entities and supervisory bodies should be aimed at a radical change in the fight against destruction and contamination with environmental wastes, contaminated wastewater, as well as the elimination of the accumulated environmental damage in general. Finally, there is a need to strengthen the planning in the implementation of environmental policy in order to achieve the volume of production and consumption of both mineral and biological resources of the region that would be adequate to the natural environment. These measures should be equally extended to the activities of industrial facilities and the population in all territories of the region.
Nutraceuticals from Marine Bionetworks
Authors: Tiwari Abhitav , Pritam Shambhawi , Mishra Keerti , Khan Mehshara , Upmanyu Neeraj , Ghosh Dipanjana
Published: January 2018

“Nutrition” and “Pharmaceutical” together build up the perception of “Nutraceuticals” that refer to the food or dietary supplements that help to incorporate additional health benefits to the fundamental sustenance accomplished on daily basis. Each nutraceutical contains one or more bioactive molecules that are usually obtained by chemical and/ or biotechnological synthesis or by extraction from natural sources. Among the natural sources, marine bionetwork possess immense potential for the presence of bioactive compounds. Some of these bioactive compounds as isolated from marine sources, have potential use as nutraceuticals. This mini review provides a brief overview of nutraceutical compounds from marine sources that are currently under research and/or have been commercialized. A detailed discussion on the biochemical categories of compounds and the marine organisms that play as potential sources of these bioactive nutraceutical compounds have been included.
Technology-Assisted Behavioral Intervention to Extend Sleep Duration: Development and Design of the Sleep Bunny Mobile App
Authors: Baron Kelly Glazer , Duffecy Jennifer , Reid Kathryn , Begale Mark , Caccamo Lauren
Published: January 2018

Background

Despite the high prevalence of short sleep duration (29.2% of adults sleep <6 hours on weekdays), there are no existing theory-based behavioral interventions to extend sleep duration. The popularity of wearable sleep trackers provides an opportunity to engage users in interventions.

Objective

The objective of this study was to outline the theoretical foundation and iterative process of designing the “Sleep Bunny,” a technology-assisted sleep extension intervention including a mobile phone app, wearable sleep tracker, and brief telephone coaching. We conducted a two-step process in the development of this intervention, which was as follows: (1) user testing of the app and (2) a field trial that was completed by 2 participants with short sleep duration and a cardiovascular disease risk factor linked to short sleep duration (body mass index [BMI] >25).

Methods

All participants had habitual sleep duration <6.5 hours verified by 7 days of actigraphy. A total of 6 individuals completed initial user testing in the development phase, and 2 participants completed field testing. Participants in the user testing and field testing responded to open-ended surveys about the design and utility of the app. Participants in the field testing completed the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and also wore an actigraph for a 1-week baseline period and during the 4-week intervention period.

Results

The feedback suggests that users enjoyed the wearable sleep tracker and found the app visually pleasing, but they suggested improvements to the notification and reminder features of the app. The 2 participants who completed the field test demonstrated significant improvements in sleep duration and daytime sleepiness.

Conclusions

Further testing is needed to determine effects of this intervention in populations at risk for the mental and physical consequences of sleep loss.
Using the Habit App for Weight Loss Problem Solving: Development and Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Authors: Pagoto Sherry , Tulu Bengisu , Agu Emmanuel , Waring Molly E , Oleski Jessica L , Jake-Schoffman Danielle E
Published: January 2018

BACKGROUND

Reviews of weight loss mobile apps have revealed they include very few evidence-based features, relying mostly on self-monitoring. Unfortunately, adherence to self-monitoring is often low, especially among patients with motivational challenges. One behavioral strategy that is leveraged in virtually every visit of behavioral weight loss interventions and is specifically used to deal with adherence and motivational issues is problem solving. Problem solving has been successfully implemented in depression mobile apps, but not yet in weight loss apps.

OBJECTIVE

This study describes the development and feasibility testing of the Habit app, which was designed to automate problem-solving therapy for weight loss.

METHODS

Two iterative single-arm pilot studies were conducted to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Habit app. In each pilot study, adults who were overweight or obese were enrolled in an 8-week intervention that included the Habit app plus support via a private Facebook group. Feasibility outcomes included retention, app usage, usability, and acceptability. Changes in problem-solving skills and weight over 8 weeks are described, as well as app usage and weight change at 16 weeks.

RESULTS

Results from both pilots show acceptable use of the Habit app over 8 weeks with on average two to three uses per week, the recommended rate of use. Acceptability ratings were mixed such that 54% (13/24) and 73% (11/15) of participants found the diet solutions helpful and 71% (17/24) and 80% (12/15) found setting reminders for habits helpful in pilots 1 and 2, respectively. In both pilots, participants lost significant weight (P=.005 and P=.03, respectively). In neither pilot was an effect on problem-solving skills observed (P=.62 and P=.27, respectively).

CONCLUSIONS

Problem-solving therapy for weight loss is feasible to implement in a mobile app environment; however, automated delivery may not impact problem-solving skills as has been observed previously via human delivery.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02192905; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02192905 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6zPQmvOF2)
The Notional Legislator: The Australian Securities and Investments Commission's Role as a Law-Maker
Authors: Bottomley Stephen
Published: January 2018

Socio-legal scholars have long recognised the importance of understanding the difference and the interaction between the ‘law in the books’ — the formal legal rules and doctrines made by parliaments and the courts, and the ‘law in action’ — the processes and practices by which those rules and doctrines are put into effect. Similarly, public lawyers and regulatory theorists have highlighted the importance of understanding the role of regulatory discretion in the enforcement of rules. The commonly understood message in these overlapping areas of research is that we cannot properly understand the law if we limit our attention to formal rules. A related point is that there is nothing necessarily improper about the exercise of regulatory discretion. Nor is there anything necessarily improper about the fact that the processes of rule enforcement can produce different outcomes than might be suggested by a simple reading of the rule itself.
Does the Corporations Power Extend to Reconstituting Corporations?
Authors: Orr Graeme , Johnston Andrew
Published: January 2018

This article examines the breadth of the corporations power in s 51(xx) of the Australian Constitution. The issue we address can be posed in a couple of ways. Once formed, to what degree does the national Parliament have power to ‘re-form’ corporations? Or, to put it in a more neutral way, once incorporated, what power does the national Parliament have over a corporation’s constitution? Addressing this issue requires us to explore the vision or model of the corporation which underlies the limit, recognised in the Incorporation Case of 1990, that the Commonwealth may only wield power over corporations already ‘formed’.

As well as being of considerable theoretical interest, this question has importance from a more practical, federal perspective. Can the national Parliament legislate under the corporations power to regulate the formation, composition, operation and dissolution of the key corporate decision-making bodies, namely the board of directors and the general meeting? Could the corporations power, for instance, be used to mandate employee or environmental representation, or gender balance, on the boards of trading corporations nationwide? Does it extend to regulating board remuneration and the role of the general meeting in that contentious field? Many aspects of board composition and remuneration are currently dealt with by means of the ASX Principles of Corporate Governance (‘the Principles’), with which listed companies are expected to ‘comply or explain’.