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Open Innovation as Enabling Paradigm to Empower Digital Transformation in Oil & Gas Organizations
Authors: Caluri Luisa , Jianu Mirela , Cerioli Paolo , Silvestri Giacomo Benedetto
Published: November 2019

The purpose of this paper is to describe the process employed by Eni to enable digital innovation across the organization. In particular, it focuses on illustrating the reinforcing role played by the unit dedicated to the open innovation initiatives in identifying the most promising digital solutions and innovative providers.

The present paper analyzes the case of Eni, one of the biggest oil companies in the world and among the first esatblishers of a Digital Unit that reports directly to the CEO, based on an internal study using the qualitative methodology.

A description of processes for development / execution of open innovation initiatives is provided, alongside a view on the main stakeholders involved that make this approach a value creation driver. The paper tackles also elements of novelty and efficiency regarding both the organizational (structural) aspects and the work, as well as information flows within the company and across the departments involved.

Ultimately, this case study is meant to illustrate the main features and success factors that made Eni Digital Open Innovation Unit effective in promoting an organizational and cultural development and by this supporting the digital transformation and encouraging corporate dynamism. Valuable insights can be therefore drawn on how organizational and procedural decisions, adoption of new instruments and ways of working through digital empowerment and open innovation philosophy dissiminated by the Digital Department can boost the attainable results throughout the organization.
Clustering Analysis and Flow Zone Indicator for Electrofacies Characterization in the Upper Shale Member in Luhais Oil Field, Southern Iraq
Authors: Abbas Mohammed A , Al Lawe Erfan M
Published: November 2019

Electrofacies identification is a crucial procedure in reservoir characterization especially in the lack of lithofacies measurements from core analysis. Electrofacies classification is essential to improve permeability-porosity relationships in non-cored intervals. Flow Zone Indicator (FZI) is a conventional procedure for rock types classification whereas Clustering Analysis has been recently used as unsupervised machine learning technique to group a set of data objects into clusters with no predefined classes. In this paper, clustering analysis and flow zone indicator were adopted for the electrofacies characterization on a dataset obtained from incorporate of conventional core analysis and CPI logs (Effective Porosity, Water saturation and Shale volume) of three wells in the upper shale member/Zubair formation in Luhais oil field southern Iraq.

The FZI attains reservoir quality evaluation through hydraulic flow unit and kozeny-carman equation, which correlates between permeability, porosity, pore throat, pore geometry and tortuosity factor. The reservoir intervals of similar or convergent range of FZI values belong to a single hydraulic flow unit and reflect the geological attributes of texture and mineralogy therefore they represent specific rock type. In clustering analysis, two approaches were adopted for electrofacies identification: k-mean and Ward's Hierarchical clustering method. These three techniques were implemented by the use of R language, which is a powerful statistical programming tool. The prepared R codes in this research can be utilized in any reservoir characterization process to define the different electrofacies

The results of this research showed two implemented techniques have identified three key electrofacies with different levels of accuracy and approaches while four rock types have been predicted from the third technique. The k-mean clustering analysis was the most accurate method where each predicted electrofacies reflects the same vertical distribution of the lithofacies in the reservoir. On the other hand, the Ward's Hierarchical electrofacies prediction represents specific petrophysical properties with minor differences from real lithofacies distribution in the reservoir. Finally, electrofacies identification through the FZI technique has similar ranges of FZI values with specific porosity and permeability values. FZI technique showed difficulty in defining lithofacies boundaries within the reservoir and predicted four rock types.
Value Chain Optimization in Oil & Gas Companies – Integrated Workflows
Authors: Al Jenaibi Shaikha , Al Mzaini Tasnim , Saputelli Luigi , Hafez Hafez , Mata Carlos , Narayanan Ram , Mogensen Kristian , Mohan Richard , Charles Frank , Mammadov Zohrab , Escorcia Alvaro , Mijares Gerardo , Rodriguez Jose , Hernandez Cristina
Published: November 2019

Meeting energy demands and generating profit to shareholders is a continuous quest for oil and gas companies. Production and business planning in integrated oil and gas operating companies is a complex process involving numerous organizations, historic data collection, modeling, prediction, and forecasting. Integrated business planning complexity intensifies due to the uncertain nature of past facts and future conditions.

We propose a framework for integrating upstream and downstream production planning processes using data-driven models representing the upstream capacities, downstream processes, and a countrywide profit model.

The upstream production model forecasts optimum capacity scenarios of the reservoir fluids with their compositional characteristics and hydraulic performance of the surface facilities while honoring business rules, and based on the various long-term expenditure scenarios, downtime requirements, and downstream demand schedules.

An integrated optimization model for value chain has the potential to protect profitability for oil and gas companies in times of unbalanced market forces.
A Downhole Wireline Module for the Measurement of Bubble Point Pressure
Authors: Rashaid Mona , Harrison Christopher , Ayyad Hazim , Dumont Hadrien , Smythe Elizabeth , Sullivan Matthew , Meier John , Fukagawa Shunsuke , Miyashita Masaki , Grant Bill , Morikami Yoko , Kajikawa Yohei , Maekawa Yuichi , Tsuboi Hidenori
Published: November 2019

The accuracy of the phase envelope calculated for a black oil sample strongly depends upon the quality and type of information used to optimize the equation of state (EOS). Possible inputs for EOS tuning include (but is not limited to) composition from a chromatogram or optical absorbance, density, saturation pressure (bubble or dew point pressure), and the relative volumes of liquid and gas. In this manuscript, we describe a workflow using a system of microsensors that our group has previously published that accurately measures fluid properties from which the phase envelopes of several black oil samples are calculated and refined.
Successful Implementation of Alternative Acid Stimulation in a Low Productive Reservoir in Abu Dhabi Offshore Field
Authors: Channa Zohaib , Al Qubaisi Salama , Al-Neaimi Ahmed Khaleefa , Al-Romaithi Faris Sultan , Al Syari Ahmed Mahfoudh , Al-Shehhi Omar Yousef , Nofal Salman , Khemissa Hocine , Akram Fazeel Ahmad , Al Feky Mohamed , El-Sheikh Hosny
Published: November 2019

The aim of this paper is to share a successful case study of implementing the GLDA acid in two case study wells, which helped in improving the well performance where conventional HCl acid was not effective.

Historically, the conventional HCl acid stimulation was performed on two case study wells, however, little to no improvement was observed after the acid job. The production history of both wells showed unstable behavior with load up tendency against the system pressure. Both wells frequently require unloading operation to put the well back online in case of any unforeseen platform shut down. In order to enhance the well performance and to sustain the productivity of the wells, an alternative acid called GLDA (Glutamic Diacetic Acid) stimulation was considered. GLDA is an environmentally friendly acid, biodegradable under water, non hazardous and can be handled and transported without special safety precautions. Unlike conventional HCl acid stimulation, GLDA acid is more expensive hence; a comprehensive process was adopted to ensure the proper candidate selection. For compatability study, the core samples from multiple reservoirs were tested with GLDA acid which showed positive results (creating deeper worm holes in all the cores provided), especially in the low permeable reservoirs. Fluid compatibility test of GLDA with crude oil was also found suitable without any asphaltenes precipitation & emulsion. Stimulation with GLDA acid was applied on both wells. Post job results proved significant enhancement in the production as well as production sustainability versus the conventional HCl acid stimulation.
Promoting Safety Culture: Change in Mindset
Authors: Yaqoob Sharmose , Khan Salman
Published: November 2019

This paper focuses on the implementation of a company-wide health and safety program, called Zero Harm Culture (ZHC). ZHC was originally developed within Organization. Its purpose is to raise awareness of occupational health and safety and to sustainably promote safe worker behavior. The novelty of the program is that it instills a continuous safety culture that is integrated into the employees’ lives both inside and outside the workplace. ZHC is not limited to purely technical protective measures, but also focuses strongly on an active occupational safety culture (i.e., making safety part of every employee's mindset).

This paper summarizes the strategic approach developed to support the successful implementation of ZHC across Organization -- discussing goals and quality criteria associated with the different steps (see Fig.1). The approach described in this manuscript can be adapted to align to complimentary programs and strategic goals and be scaled in terms of time and resources. It is therefore applicable to any organization.

Whereas single steps can be combined, merged or left out (if, for example, associated goals are assumed to be already achieved) some essential core elements must be included. The core elements represent the shortest approach that can be taken whilst still conforming to the ZHC program requirements. Naturally, the extent of the ZHC approach implemented will affect the extent of the mindset change brought about.
Co-Development of Oil Rim and Gas Cap for Offshore Reservoir in Cost Effective Manner Through Integration of Multi-Disciplinary Data
Authors: Al-Hammadi Mariam Khalil , Sinha Amit Kumar , Zakaria Hasan Mohammed , Agrawal Pawan , Al-Badi Bader Saif , Al-Hassani Sultan Dahi , Ahmed Shafiq , Mohammed Khan Owais
Published: November 2019

Field presented here is giant heterogeneous carbonate field consist of multi-stacked reservoirs, located in offshore Abu Dhabi. This paper presents development plan for one of reservoir. It consists of a very large rich gas cap with oil rim. Current development plan is oil production from oil rim with peripheral water injection with no gas injection and production. Significant amount of data (Core, Seismic, Logs, DST, production test & PTA) during the early production period have been collected. All the data have been integrated to prepare robust Co-development of oil-rim and gas cap to maximize oil and condensate value from the reservoir.

Reservoir consists of three main porous units: Upper, Middle and Lower Units inter-bedded with dense intervals. Generally the best porosity development is seen in the norther part of the field. Sedimentology study was mainly focused in the upper section of the reservoir. Five facies associations were made based on a low inclination ramp depositional model and diagenetic impact honoring the paragenetic sequence. Facies controlled diagenesis was noticed where abundance of echinoderms controlled the different degree of cementation degrading the reservoir quality. Identifying these dominant echinoderm facies zones allows us better well placement by avoiding them. The output of this study was four facies maps with five facies association distribution representing the four cycles seen in the upper part of the reservoir which is the best reservoir section. These facies maps were incorporated for property distribution in the static model.

The reservoir model is constructed using latest acquired seismic and more than 100s of well control for the top of the Reservoir, used as reference structure. Proportional layering was used for different reservoir layers which have been mapped using Isochore. The facies association was distributed using trend map and Vertical proportion curve observed on the Well. Reservoir properties like Porosity and Permeability were distributed using constrained of facies distribution. A newly drilled well also used as for blind test showing the predictability of the model. Dynamic data such PTA and time-lapse MDT has been integrated in the updated model to guide areal and vertical connectivity. Good history matching has been obtained with minimal changes in the static model.

With the updated model different sensitivities of gas cap and oil rim development has carried out in terms of co-development timing, lean gas recycling volume, and inner ring water injection in order to maximize oil and condensate value from the reservoir and avoid oil migration in the gas cap.
Review of the Lower Khuff Reservoir Petrophysical Classification, Offshore Abu Dhabi
Authors: Shaima Shaima Saeed , Amr Amr Mohamed , Husain Husain Bu , Djilali Djilali Benzamia
Published: November 2019

Carbonate reservoir diagenesis is involves a set of complex processes that occur after deposition. It can leads to enhancement or reduction of reservoir quality. It has a major impact on the rock texture and directly affect the storage and performance of the carbonate formations. The issue is more significant in tight reservoirs. The objective of this study is to highlight different rock texture aspects of the Permian Lower Khuff reservoir layers, which tend to affect the hydrocarbon in place estimation and affect the flow capacity. The gas bearing Lower Khuff reservoir, offshore Abu Dhabi is deposited during the Permian era, it is characterized by an extremely low matrix permeability that averages around (0.5) mD, and porosity of (2)%, where production is mainly related to presence of fractures seen by borehole image logs. Archie's water saturation has been historically computed using standard values of (2) for the cementation and saturation exponents. Over time, this created a discrepancy between the static and dynamic models. We explore deeper into the rock texture by examining thin sections, core description, CCA and SCAL measurements. To build a clearer image, we incorporate up-to-date cementation and saturation exponents’ measurements and test their impact on water saturation computation against the standard values. In a journey through the reservoir pore geometry and rock texture, we visualize the changing trends and their impact on the hydrocarbon in place, incorporating modern core and log measurements with the historical and dynamic datasets. For the first time, in this undeveloped, offshore gas reservoir, the capillary pressure and electric measurements are conducted and considered for petrophysical rock classification, water saturation computation is refined.
Recovery of phosphates as struvite from urine-diverting toilets: optimization of pH, Mg:PO4 ratio and contact time to improve precipitation yield and crystal morphology
Authors: Rodrigues Denis Manuel , do Amaral Fragoso Rita , Carvalho Ana Paula , Hein Thomas , Guerreiro de Brito António
Published: November 2019

Phosphate (P) recovery from urban wastewaters is an effective strategy to address environmental protection and resource conservation, aiming at an effective circular economy. Off-grid wastewater treatment systems like urine-diverting toilets (UDT) can contribute to source separation towards nutrient recovery, namely phosphorus recovery. Effectiveness of P precipitation requires a process-based knowledge regarding pH, Mg:PO4, contact time and their interactions in P recovery and crystal morphology. Several studies failed to see the process as a whole and how factors influence both morphology and P recovery for UDT hydrolysed urine. This study addressed the above-mentioned factors and their interactions, and results showed that pH and Mg:PO4 ratio are the key factors for struvite precipitation, whereas contact time is relevant for crystal growth. The recommended set of factors proposed (pH 8.5, Mg:PO4 ratio of 1.2:1 and 30 minutes contact time) not only promotes a high precipitation yield – 99% of P with co-precipitation of at least 21% of ammonium (NH4+) – but also leads to larger crystals with lower water solubility (10% less crystals dissolved in water after 3 days). The obtained outcome facilitates the downstream process and leads to a more efficient slow-release fertiliser, as less P is wasted to receiving waters by leaching, minimising eutrophication processes.
Towards Better Drug Repositioning: Targeted Immunoinflammatory Therapy for Diabetic Nephropathy
Authors: Zhang Qin , Yang Ming , Xiao Ying , Han Yachun , Yang Shikun , Sun Lin
Published: November 2019

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most common and important microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). The main clinical features of DN are proteinuria and a progressive decline in renal function, which are associated with structural and functional changes in the kidney. The pathogenesis of DN is multifactorial, including genetic, metabolic, and haemodynamic factors, which can trigger a sequence of events. Controlling metabolic risks such as hyperglycaemia, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia is not enough to slow the progression of DN. Recent studies emphasized immunoinflammation as a critical pathogenic factor in the progression of DN. Therefore, targeting inflammation is considered a potential and novel treatment strategy for DN. In this review, we will briefly introduce the inflammatory process of DN and discuss the anti-inflammatory effects of antidiabetic drugs when treating DN.
Current Applications of Biopolymer-based Scaffolds and Nanofibers as Drug Delivery Systems
Authors: de Lima Nascimento Tatiana Rita , de Amoêdo Campos Velo Marilia Mattar , Silva Camila Félix , Costa Cruz Sara Brito Silva , Gondim Brenna Louise Cavalcanti , Mondelli Rafael Francisco Lia , Castellano Lúcio Roberto Cançado
Published: November 2019

Background: The high surface-to-volume ratio of polymeric nanofibers makes them an effective vehicle for the release of bioactive molecules and compounds such as growth factors, drugs, herbal extracts and gene sequences. Synthetic polymers are commonly used as sensors, reinforcements and energy storage, whereas natural polymers are more prone to mimicking an extracellular matrix. Natural polymers are a renewable resource and classified as an environmentally friendly material, which might be used in different techniques to produce nanofibers for biomedical applications such as tissue engineering, implantable medical devices, antimicrobial barriers and wound dressings, among others. This review sheds some light on the advantages of natural over synthetic polymeric materials for nanofiber production. Also, the most important techniques employed to produce natural nanofibers are presented. Moreover, some pieces of evidence regarding toxicology and cell-interactions using natural nanofibers are discussed. Clearly, the potential extrapolation of such laboratory results into human health application should be addressed cautiously.
The Functional Significance of Endocrine-immune Interactions in Health and Disease
Authors: Muthusami Sridhar , Vidya Balasubramanian , Shankar Esaki M , Vadivelu Jamuna , Ramachandran Ilangovan , Stanley Jone A , Selvamurugan Nagarajan
Published: November 2019

Hormones are known to influence various body systems that include skeletal, cardiac, digestive, excretory, and immune systems. Emerging investigations suggest the key role played by secretions of endocrine glands in immune cell differentiation, proliferation, activation, and memory attributes of the immune system. The link between steroid hormones such as glucocorticoids and inflammation is widely known. However, the role of peptide hormones and amino acid derivatives such as growth and thyroid hormones, prolactin, dopamine, and thymopoietin in regulating the functioning of the immune system remains unclear. Here, we reviewed the findings pertinent to the functional role of hormone-immune interactions in health and disease and proposed perspective directions for translational research in the field.
Active γ –Alumina -Supported Ru Nanoparticles for CO2 Hydrogenation Reaction
Authors: Gautam Prashant , Srivastava Vivek
Published: November 2019

A series of alumina supported Ru nanoparticles (Ru γ -Al2O3-x (x=2-10 Ru wt%) was synthesized
using the ethylene glycol reduction method. XRD, TEM, EDX, H2-chemisorption, XPS and
H2-TPD analytical techniques were used to understand the physiochemical nature of alumina supported
Ru nanoparticles. All the well-characterized Ru#Al2O3-x (x=2-10 Ru wt%) catalysts were used for
high-pressure CO2 hydrogenation to formic acid synthesis. A clear correlation was recorded between
the physiochemical properties of developed catalysts and the molar quantity of formic acid. Among all
the developed catalysts, Ru#Al2O3-2 catalyst with or without ionic liquid reaction medium gave a good
molar quantity of formic acid. Application of ionic liquid was also expanded, and ionic liquid medium
appeared as a good solvent system as compared to the amine solvent system, which not only provides
better solubility of reactants and catalysts but also found useful in the easy recovery of formic acid after
the completion of the reaction. The catalyst recycled seven times with easy product isolation stem to
make this system very useful and fulfill the requirement of sustainable chemistry.
Preparation of Tubular Forest-like and Other Carbon Structures Using Distinct Carbon Sources and Catalyst Concentrations
Authors: García Beatriz O. , Kharissova Oxana V. , Dias H.V. Rasika , Kharisov Boris I.
Published: November 2019

Background:

In this work, various carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were synthetized by the
spray pyrolysis method. Resulting nanoforest-like and bamboo-like carbon nanotubes, as well as Yjunctions
of carbon nanotubes, possess different shapes and morphology, depending on the kind of carbon
source used and on the number of iron particles on the furnace tube surface, which derives from
various concentrations of ferrocene catalyst.

Methods:

We used the spray pyrolysis method, using different carbon sources (n-pentane, n-hexane, nheptane,
and acrylonitrile) as precursors and two different concentrations of ferrocene as a catalyst.
Reactions of hydrocarbon decomposition were carried out at 800oC. The solution (hydrocarbon and
catalyst) was introduced with a syringe, with a flow of 1 mL/min and the synthesis time of 20 min. Argon
was used as carrier gas (1000 L/min). Preheater and oven temperatures were selected 180°C and
800°C, respectively, for each carbon source. The solution passed into a quartz tube placed in an oven.

Results:

According to the studies of carbon nanostructures, obtained from different precursors, it can
be proposed that the structures synthesized from n-pentane, n-hexane and n-heptane are formed by the
root growth method. The growth mechanism of MWCNTs was studied, confirming that the root
growth formation of products takes place, whose parameters also depend on furnace temperature and
gas flow rate. Dependence of interlayer distance (0.34-0.50 nm) in the formed MWCNTs on precursors
and reaction conditions is also elucidated. The formation of carbon nanotubes does not merely depend
on carbon precursors but also has strong correlations with such growth conditions as different catalyst
concentrations, furnace temperature and gas flow rate. Such parameters as the amount of catalyst and
synthesis time are also needed to be considered, since they are important to find minor values of these
parameters in the synthesis of forest-like carbon nanotubes and other structures such as bamboo-like
carbon nanotubes and Y-junctions in carbon nanotubes.

Conclusions:

As a result of the evaluation of interlayer distance in CNTs formed from different carbon
sources, a standard value of interlayer distance normally for CNTs is 0.34 nm and for pentane A (0.5
wt.%), hexane B (1 wt.%), toluene A (0.5 wt.%) the range is from 0.33 to 0.35 nm. In case of pentane and
acrylonitrile, under an increase of the catalyst concentration, an increase of the value of interlayer distance
takes place from 0.35 and 0.4 to 0.4 and 0.5 nm, respectively, but for hexane, heptane and cyclohexane,
an increase of the catalyst concentration maintains the same interlayer distance. This involves the use of
lower quantities of raw materials and, therefore less cost for obtaining these materials.
The Adoption of Sustainable Facilities Management (SFM) by the Hotel Industry
Authors: Abu Talib Alyaa Afifah , Muhamad Ariff Nor Rima , Hasim Mohamad Sufian , Hanafiah Mohd Hafiz
Published: November 2019

Sustainability issues within the hotel industry are now increasingly known as a significant concern around the world. It has been described as a constituent activity that contributes to a significant impact on the environment. However, the concept of sustainable management is yet to be well received by the hotel industry in Malaysia. This paper aims to study the growing idea of Sustainable Facilities Management (SFM) adoption, specifically in the hotel industry. This paper provides valuable information on the theory of SFM evolution, including the meta-analysis on the SFM developing, trends and researchers around the world. This paper identified a total of 15 hospitality initiatives utilized around the globe, with only nine of them are currently employed and adopted by the hotel industry. These initiatives are essential that need to be implemented in a hotel organization to gain successful and holistic SFM practices adoption.Keywords: Sustainable; Sustainability Facilities Management (SFM); Hotel. eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i12.1927
Contribution of the Built Environment towards Elderlies’ Quality of Life and Risk of Falling
Authors: Hanapi Nurul Liyana , Sheikh Ahmad Sabarinah , Abd Razak Azli , Ibrahim Norhati
Published: November 2019

Recent study trends on elderlies range from improving their quality of life to reducing the risk of falling. This paper investigates current concerns on the risk of any untoward fall or injury of elderly residents in public housing due to the rising number of the elderly population. This study aims to analyze published literature with a focus on finding a non-semantic relation on the built environment with the elderly quality of life and risk of falling. Results show that a pleasant environment could introduce social activities in which significantly improves the quality of life and reduce fall risk among the elderly population.Keywords: elderly; quality of life; fall risk; environment.eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i12.1939
Assessing known/common risk factors for urinary tract infections to which pupils are exposed to at Ndola primary school:cross section study (Preprint)
Authors: Chibwaya Jotham
Published: November 2019

BACKGROUND

: Urinary tract infection is an infection of any part of the urinary system starting from the kidneys up to the urethra. It is a common infection with a prevalence of about 33%. If left unattended to urinary tract infections can lead to serious complications. The objective of the study was to assess which of the known risk factors for urinary tract infections are more common among pupils at Ndola Primary School and also assess which age group and sex have more risks.

OBJECTIVE

Assessing known/common risk factors for urinary tract infections

METHODS

: The study was a cross-sectional study and targeted primary school pupils aged between 7 and 12 years of age. Simple semi-structured questionnaires and a data collection form were used to collect data. The study also reviewed what other studies regarding urinary tract infections have found in other regions of Africa and a few from outside Africa then compared them to our findings

RESULTS

: Findings revealed that Lack of deworming was the commonest risk factor amongst pupils with a prevalence of 84%. The least common risk factor is lack of circumcision among boys 37.1%. Ignoring the urge to void had a prevalence of 72.1% while inadequate water intake, constipation and wiping from back to front had 71.2%, 66.9% and 63.9, respectively. The study also revealed that there was no association between age/sex and the risk factors for urinary tract infections except voiding which had a P value of 0.045. Furthermore, water and sanitation conditions existing at the school are very poor and below standard. Pupil toilet ratio is 1:166 and 1:191 for boys and girls, respectively

CONCLUSIONS

The study showed that most pupils are exposed to the risks factors for urinary tract infections with the commonest risk being lack of deworming and the least being lack of circumcision. There is great need to enhance efforts to improve sensitization by coming up with strategies to reach as many pupils as possible and organize workshops and training programs to assist teachers involved in health education in schools. The number of toilets should be increased to improve hygiene conditions existing at the school.
APOL1 Nephropathy Risk Alleles and Risk of Sepsis in Blacks
Authors: Chaudhary Ninad S. , Moore Justin X. , Zakai Neil A. , Judd Suzanne E. , Naik Rakhi P. , Limou Sophie , Cushman Mary , Lange Leslie A. , Wang Henry E. , Winkler Cheryl A. , Irvin Marguerite R. , Kopp Jeffrey B. , Gutiérrez Orlando M.
Published: November 2019

Background and objectives

apo L1 (APOL1) nephropathy risk alleles are associated with CKD in blacks. Although APOL1 has innate immune functions, little is known about the association of APOL1 genotypes with risk of infectious outcomes, such as sepsis. The objective of this study was to examine the associations of APOL1 nephropathy risk alleles with risk of sepsis in black adults.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

We assessed the association of APOL1 risk alleles with incident sepsis in 10,366 black participants of the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke study enrolled between 2003 and 2007 with follow-up through December 31, 2012. In Cox models adjusted for demographics, comorbid conditions, and principal components ancestry, we examined the association of APOL1 risk alleles with incident sepsis using recessive (comparing zero or one versus two risk alleles), dominant (zero versus one or two risk alleles), and additive genetic models. We also examined models stratified by diabetes and CKD status.

Results

A total of 1320 (13%) participants had two APOL1 risk alleles, 4719 (46%) had one risk allele, and 4327 (42%) participants had zero risk alleles. A total of 306 sepsis events occurred over a median 6.5 years (interquartile range, 4.5–8.1). There were no statistically significant associations of APOL1 genotype with sepsis risk under recessive genetic models. APOL1 genotypes were associated with sepsis risk under dominant (hazard ratio, 1.55; 95% confidence interval, 1.13 to 2.11) and additive (hazard ratio per variant allele copy, 1.25; 95% confidence interval, 1.02 to 1.53) genetic models adjusted for covariates and ancestry. These associations did not vary by diabetes or CKD status (P
interaction>0.10 for both).

Conclusions

In community-dwelling black adults, carriage of APOL1 nephropathy risk alleles are common and associated with higher risk of sepsis.
A relação entre o mapeamento de processos e a modelização no contexto da gestão do conhecimento: estudo de caso aplicado em uma biblioteca digital
Authors: Hamanaka Raíssa Yuri , Soares Filipi Miranda
Published: November 2019

Se intenta demostrar las relaciones entre el mapeo de procesos con la modelización conceptual dentro del contexto de la gestión del conocimiento (GC) y como actividad a ser realizada por los profesionales de la información. El mapeo es la primera actividad del modelado de procesos y precede al modelado conceptual, que está insertado en el contexto de la GC, y cuyo fin es identificar y compartir los conocimientos tácitos de los individuos para hacer procesos más eficaces y facilitar la toma de decisiones estratégicas. El artículo aborda una revisión de literatura sobre la GC, la modelizacióny el modelado conceptual, y los relaciona con el mapeo de procesos. En seguida, el mapeo es ejemplificado por medio del estudio de caso en el Sistema de Registro de Tesis y Disertaciones del Instituto Superior de Contabilidad y Administración de Porto.
Fortalecimiento de las competencias científicas a partir de unidades didácticas para alumnos de grado cuarto (4°) de Básica Primaria
Authors: Ortiz-Tobón Paola Alejandra , García-Rentería Wva Milena
Published: November 2019

Este artículo se plantea el uso de unidades didácticas en Ciencias Naturales para potenciar el desarrollo de las competencias científicas en la utilización del lenguaje científico, explicación de fenómenos e indagación, establecidas para el grado cuarto de básica primaria en la I. E. Marco Fidel Suárez de Medellín (sede Cuarta Brigada). Se trata de un informe de caso en el que se aplicó una preprueba y una postprueba, en los momentos respectivos del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Se incluyeron recursos educativos digitales, como blogs, videos y juegos interactivos, que aumentaron la motivación de los estudiantes para atender los procesos educativos de sus competencias científicas; además, tuvieron la posibilidad de aumentar sus capacidades y deseos de investigar, de aprender de la interrelación entre los seres vivos, desarrollar curiosidad por la exploración y el análisis de los fenómenos naturales y proponer alternativas que ayuden a mejorar sus condiciones actuales de vida y de su entorno.
IbBM PELATIHAN PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN“INSTRUCTIONAL GAME”UNTUK PENINGKATAN PROFESIONALISME BAGI PENDIDIK PAUD SE KECAMATAN CIHIDEUNG KOTA TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Syaefuddin Syaefuddin , Yuliani Lulu , Oktiwanti Lesi
Published: November 2019

Tujuan umum dalam rencana pelaksanaan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah meningkatkan mutu pendidik PAUD di Kecamatan Cihideung  Kota Tasikmalaya melalui pendampingan dalam kerangka meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran melalui penerapan Model Pembelajaran“Instructional Game”Untuk Peningkatan Profesionalisme Bagi  Pendidik Paud. Jenis luaran yang dihasilkan dari pelatihan melalui pendampingan ini adalah peningkatan kompetensi tutor dalam menerapkan model Pembelajaran“Instructional Game” pada pembelajaran PAUD. Berdasarkan penemuan dilapangan dan hasil wawancara dengan tutor PAUD di kecamatan Cihideung  Kota Tasikmalaya pada umumnya mengharapkan seminar, dan pendampingan dalam  penerapan  model Pembelajaran“Instructional Game”Untuk Peningkatan Profesionalisme pendidik PAUD. Target yang ditetapkan dalam Pengabdian Masyarakat Iptek bagi Bina Masyarakat (IbBm) adalah Tutor diharapkan memiliki pengetahuan dan keterampilan dalam menerapkan model Pembelajaran “Instructional Game”. Tim pelaksana dalam kegiatan Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat  ini berasal dari Perguruan Tinggi dari Stap pengajar Pendidikan Luar Sekolah UNSIL 3 orang sebagai dari bidang kepakaran Pendidikan Kemasyarakatan Non Formal dan Informal sebagai  pendamping/ nara sumber.
KARAKTER ANAK USIA DINI MELALUI KOMUNIKASI
Authors: Sihombing Haraito , Komariah Wiwin
Published: November 2019

Communication is done from birth, the baby communicates with the people around him through the sounds he heard, especially the sound of his mother seta face dilihanya. The role of early childhood educators as facilitators in the pattern of communication as an organist, as director, as moderator, as a guide, as observer. A study of family communication will determine the success rate of the process at school. Child and parent relationships are vertical relationships. The occurrence of miscommunication errors in language, not reading body language, not hearing the child's feelings, always commanding, comparing, violating, lying. Character building is influenced by how the communication and interaction that parents apply everyday. From the way it is applied, the children will learn in the future.
MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR SIMBOLIK ANAK USIA DINI KELOMPOK A (USIA 4-5 TAHUN) DENGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN LESUNG ANGKA
Authors: Bodedarsyah Ani , Yulianti Rita
Published: November 2019

Cognitive development is an important aspect. One of them is the ability to think symbolically. To improve the ability of symbolic thinking of early childhood certainly cannot be separated from the role of educators. Indicators of cognitive development that must be achieved by children aged 4-5 years are: numbers 1-10, recognizing the concept of numbers, recognizing the symbol of numbers, and recognizing the symbol of letters. For this reason, it is appropriate for educators to work hard to improve the ability to think symbolically in early childhood by providing stimulation through appropriate learning media like children, one of which is the media learning of dimples. This research was conducted with a class action research method. From the two cycles that have been done show the results that there is an increase in the ability of symbolic thinking in early childhood group A using the media learning dimples.Perkembangan kognitif merupakan aspek yang tidak kalah penting. Salah satunya  adalah kemampuan berpikir simbolik. Untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir simbolik anak usia dini tentu tak lepas dari peranan pendidik. Indikator perkembangan kognitif yang harus dicapai anak usi 4-5 tahun adalah: membilang  benda 1-10, mengenal konsep bilangan, mengenal lambang bilangan, dan mengenal lambang huruf. Untuk itu sudah selayaknya pendidik berusaha dengan keras untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir simbolik anak usia dini dengan cara memberikan stimulasi melalui media pembelajaran yang tepat bagai anak, salah satunya adalah media pembelajaran lesung angka. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode peneletian tindakan kelas. Dari dua siklus  yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan hasil bahwa terdapat peningkatan kemmapuan berpikir simbolik pada anak usia dini kelompok A dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran lesung angka.
PERAN TOKOH PEMUDA DALAM MENINGKATKAN PARTISIPASI KARANG TARUNA DI DESA NANJUNG MARGAASIH
Authors: Nirmalasari Tiana , Widiastuti Novi
Published: November 2019

Pemuda harus dilatih dan dibina agar memiliki jiwa sosial yang tinggi, memiliki nilai dan moral yang baik dan meningkatnya  idealisme. Begitupun dalam tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menjabarkan (1) peran tokoh pemuda dalam meningkatkan partisipasi  karang taruna di desa nanjung margaasih (2) Bentuk partisipasi anggota karang taruna dalamkegiatan-kegiatan karang taruna.Dalam penelitian ini Teori yang digunakan adalah teori kepemudaan, teori kepemimpinan dan teori partisipasi.Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan  observasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di RW 03 di Desa Nanjung  Kecamatan Margaasih Kabupaten Bandung,  yang menjadi responden penelitian adalah ketua, sekretaris, bendahara dan tiga anggota. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu (1) peran tokoh pemuda adalah membina, membimbing, dan memberikan inovasi (2) bentuk partisipasi ada partisipasi menggunakan harta, partisipasi menggunakan  tenaga, partisipasi menggunakan uang, partisipasi menggunakan fikiran dan partisipasi menggunakan keterampilan.Kata Kunci: Karang Taruna, Partisipasi, Tokoh Pemuda.
PARTISIPASI ORANG TUA TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM PAUD DI SPS CAHAYA HATI
Authors: Nurhasanah Ela
Published: November 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan: (1) partisipasi orang tua terhadap pelaksanaan program PAUD, (2) faktor pendukung dan faktor penghambat partisipasi orang tua terhadap pelaksanaan program PAUD di SPS Cahaya Hati”.Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, dan mengambil lokasi penelitian di “SPS Cahaya Hati”. Subyek penelitian ini adalah orangtua anak didik. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Peneliti merupakan instrumen utama dalam melakukan penelitian yang dibantu oleh pedoman wawancara, pedoman observasi, dan pedoman dokumentasi. Teknik yang digunakan dalam analisis data adalah reduksi data, menampilkan data, dan verifikasi data. Trianggulasi yang dilakukan untuk menjelaskan keabsahan data dengan menggunakan sumber.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa partisipasi orang tua, meliputi: bentuk partisipasi orang tua yaitu memberikan sumbangan tenaga fisik, sumbangan finansial, sumbangan material, sumbangan material, sumbangan moral, dan sumbangan dalam mengambil keputusan; keterlibatan orang tua, hasil partisipasi yaitu seluruh kegiatan yang diselenggarakan oleh lembaga berjalan lancer; dan dampak hasil partisipasi yaitu pelaksanaan program PAUD lancar; 2) faktor pendukung berasal dari penyelenggara PAUD yang memberikan pelayanan pendidikan bagi ibu, struktur organsisasi yang tertata rapi, pendidik dan pengelola memahami arti pentingnya keterlibatan orang tua dalam program pendidikan anak usia dini, kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap lembaga dan ikut serta orang tua membantu lembaga dalam hal materiil maupun non materiil. Faktor penghambat yaitu masih adanya orang tua yang menunggu anaknya di dalam kelas, orang tua yang sibuk bekerja sehingga tidak bisa mengikuti pendidikan ibu dan adanya orang tua yang menyerahkan stimulasi perkembangan anaknya pada lembaga PAUD.
PENINGKATAN KESEJAHTERAAN ANGGOTA ZIDAM III/ SILIWANGI MELALUI PENGUATAN KELEMBAGAAN KOPERASI KARTIKA YUDHA KARYA JAYA
Authors: Kartiwa Jaka
Published: November 2019

This study aims to 1. To know the planning of Welfare Improvement Member ZIDAM III Siliwangi Through Institutional Strengthening Kartika Yudha Karya Jaya Cooperative. 2. To know the process of Welfare Improvement of ZIDAM III Siliwangi Members through Institutional Strengthening Kartika Yudha Karya Jaya Cooperative. 3. To know what factors are encouraging and inhibiting and the result of Welfare Improvement of ZIDAM III Siliwangi Members through Institutional Strengthening Kartika Yudha Karya Jaya Cooperative. This research uses descriptive qualitative research method, with data collection techniques through observation, interview, documentation and literature study The result of the research shows that improving the welfare of Cooperative Members ZIDAM III Siliwangi Through Institutional Strengthening Kartika Yuda Cooperative not only develop in the field of saving and lending services but also experienced in the field of photocopy business, staff canteen business, and others that aims to meet the needs in Zidam III Siliwangi agency. This cooperative provides a very big role in the welfare of its members, the cooperative as a place of human resource development training is to provide skills training to employees or members of Zidam III Siliwangi. Cooperative as a lender to members is to provide the required capital members. The driving factor is the increase of knowledge and skills, while the inhibiting factor is that the members/employees do not understand the rules related to the cooperative.
PERAN KEPALA DESA DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN MELALU GERAKAN PKK DI DESA CIHANJUANG
Authors: Dzikrillah Ashri Bunga , Ansori Ansori
Published: November 2019

abstrakKemajuan sebuah desa tidak akan terlepas dari keberhasilan seorang pemimpin dalam memimpin daerahnya. Dengan adanya undang-undang tentang desa yang memberikan wewenang kepada kepala desa untuk mengatur daerahnya sendiri sesuai dengan asal usul dan adat istiadat setempat. Salah satu cara yang dilakukan untuk mensejahterakan rakyatnya adalah dengan memanfaatkan organisasi kemasyarakatan salah satunya adalah PKK.Penelitian ini mengangkat permaslahan tentang : Bagaimana peran kepala desa dalam pemberdayaan perempuan melalui gerakan PKK. Permasalahan pokok dalam penelitian ini adalah : (1) Bagaimana peran kepala desa dalam pemberdayaan perempuan melalui gerakan PKK. (2) Bagaimana strategi kepala desa dalam pemberdayaan perempuan melalui gerakan PKK. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini antara lain, teori kepemimpinan, teori pemberdayaan dan teori organisasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data wawancara, observasi dan studi dokumentasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Cihanjuang Kecamatan Parongpong Kabupaten Bandung Barat. Dengan subyek penelitian sebanyak 6 orang. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah peran kepala desa menjadi jembatan dengan mitra-mitra terkait yang bekerja sama dengan PKK, seperti dinas sosial, dinas kesehatan, jumlah kader PKK desa Cihanjuang yang lebih dari 150 adalah hasil dari pemberdyaan perempuan yang dilakukan oleh kepala desa menggunakan seni-seni tertentu. Startegi Kepala desa yaitu memiliki seni tertentu dalam melakukan pendekatan kepada masyarakat, khususnya masyarakat perempuanKata Kunci: Kepala Desa, PKK, Pemberdayaan
EFEKTIFITAS BANTUAN SOSIAL PROGRAM KELUARGA HARAPAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESEJAHTERAAN KELUARGA (Studi Kasus di Desa Margajaya Kecamatan Ngamprah KBB)
Authors: Luthfi Muhammad
Published: November 2019

Kemiskinan merupakan masalah multidimensi yang ditandai oleh rendahnya rata-rata kualitas hidup penduduk, pendidikan, kesehatan, gizi anak-anak, dan sumber air minum. Berbagai upaya telah dilakukan oleh pemerintah Indonesia untuk mengentaskan kemiskinan. Salah satunya adalah Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH). Penelitian ini bertujaun 1. Untuk mengetahui perencanaan efektifitas bantuan sosial program keluarga harapan dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan keluarga, 2. Untuk mengetahui proses efektifitas bantuan sosial program keluarga harapan dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan keluarga, 3. Untuk mengetahui hasil efektifitas bantuan sosial program keluarga harapan dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan keluarga.Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualititatif dengan instrumen kuesioner yang dipandu oleh peneliti. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan mengunakan observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi dan studi literatur.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian melalui observasi, wawancara dan kuesioner menunjukkan bahwa secara umum efektifitas pelaksanaan Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) di Desa Margajaya Kecamatan Ngamprah KBB ini sudah berjalan dengan cukup baik. Ini dapat dilihat dari setiap tahapan proses pelaksanaannya yang berjalan lancar. Apabila diihat dari keadaan penerima bantuan PKH tersebut mereka menggunakannya untuk membantu kondisi sosial dan pendidikan anak-anak Keluarga Miskin, membantu biaya kesehatan & gizi ibu hamil, ibu nifas, dan anak di bawah 6 tahun dari Keluarga Miskin, serta menyadarkan peserta PKH akan pentingnya layanan pendidikan dan Posyandu, sehingga meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat.Kata Kunci : Program Keluarga Harapan, Efektifitas, Kesejahteraan