bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases among adult population in district Amritsar of Punjab
Authors: Gill Kanwal Preet Kaur , Devgun Priyanka , Mahajan Shyam Lal , Kaur Harpreet
Published: June 2018

Background: The burden of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising rapidly all over the world. World Health Organization recommends surveillance of risk factors in different countries so that appropriate intervention is implemented to cut down the morbidity and mortality from NCDs. Hence, the presented study was planned with the objective of assessing the prevalence of common modifiable risk factors for NCDs in district Amritsar of Punjab.Methods: The study was conducted in Urban Health Training Centre of Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar. Sample size of 400 was calculated by adopting WHO Stepwise approach to surveillance guidelines. Behavioural risk factors, physical measurements and biochemical measurements were studied. Data was collected, compiled and analyzed by using SPSS 19.0 for windows evaluation version. Results: Majority of study subjects (98.75%) were taking inadequate vegetable and fruit servings irrespective of their age, gender, place of residence and educational status. The prevalence of physical exercise was also very low with only 86 (21.5%) of study subjects doing minimum recommended physical exercise. Among men, 27% of them were drinking alcohol, but among women, there was only one. Prevalence of smoking was very low (1.5%). Nearly one third (30.7%) of study subjects were overweight, 13.3% were obese, 35.3% were hyperglycemic and 36.7% were hypertensive. The prevalence of all these risk factors was found to be higher in higher age group.Conclusions: Low physical activity coupled with poor fruits and vegetables intake and alcohol consumption along with high prevalence of obesity, diabetes and hypertension is worrisome and needs to be addressed effectively.
Compliance of post exposure rabies vaccination among patients attending anti-rabies OPD in the Government Medical College, Nagpur
Authors: Lilare Rushali Rajan , Rathod Neeta , Narlawar Uday W.
Published: June 2018

Background: Rabies is a zoonotic disease, caused by the rabies virus, of the Lyssavirus genus, within the family Rhabdoviridae. The study was designed with the objective to assess the compliance of post exposure rabies vaccination among patients attending anti-rabies OPD in the government medical college, Nagpur.Methods: The study was retrospective record based study conducted from 1st July 2016 to 30th June 2017. The data was collected from the anti-rabies vaccination OPD register and analysed.Results: In the present study there were total 873 study subjects with male preponderance (66%) over female (34%). About 35.5%, 27.9%, 18.6%, 16.6% and 13.7% of subjects were in the age between 1-20years, 21-40 years, 41-60 years, 61-80 years and above 80 years respectively. Majority 91.2% were bitten by dog. Majority 52.6% followed by 46.6% and 0.80% were in anti-rabies category III, II and I respectively. Majority 73.5% subjects had completed 5 dose of anti-rabies vaccination given by intra muscular route. Only 27.8% of subjects had not washed the wound excluding anti rabies category I.Conclusions: In our study majority of animal bite was by dog between 1-20 years. More than 50% of subjects were in Cat III. More than70% subjects had completed 5 dose of anti-rabies vaccination.
Pattern of burn injury among patients admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Jharkhand
Authors: Kumar Mithelesh , Yasmin Erum , Kumar Chandramani , Kashyap Vivek
Published: June 2018

Background: Burn despite being easily preventable is a critical health problem worldwide. With effective managements there is decline in burn cases in developed countries but trend is still rising in developing countries like India. This study was conducted to know the socio-demographic profile and pattern of burn injury in patients admitted in burn unit of tertiary care hospital.Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted for a period of six months using semi-structured questionnaire for data collection. The patient or accompanying person was interviewed after taking consent. Clinical assessment was done to find% of total body surface area (TBSA) involved and most severely affected body part.Results: A total of 123 patients were admitted in burn unit. Female (72.3%) predominance was found with most common age group being 21-40 years. Majority was Hindus (72.4%), residing in rural area (79.7%) and married (60.2%). Accidental burn was in 92.7%, mostly occurring at home (91%). Flame burn was common in female and electric burn in male. Burn injury mostly involved up to 30% of TBSA (44.7%) with upper limb (39%) most severely injured. Only 35% were admitted on the same day of injury. Infection (57.7%) and amputation (7.3%) were two common complications. There were 12 (9.8%) deaths during the study period.Conclusions: Most vulnerable were female with flame burn due to unsafe cooking practices. Infection was the most common complication. Death was more in those who delayed admission in hospitals.
Association between adherence to iron intake and anaemia prevalence among women in Cambodia and India: new evidence from recent global demographic and health surveys
Authors: Raut Manoj Kumar , Reddy J. C. , Rahman Md. Ataur
Published: June 2018

Background: Anaemia is a global public health problem affecting around 800 million children and women worldwide. Anaemia, defined as a reduced haemoglobin concentration, is associated with increased peri-natal mortality, increased child morbidity and mortality, impaired mental development, impaired immune competence, increased susceptibility to lead poisoning, and decreased performance at work.Methods: This paper attempts to understand the determinants underlying iron and folic acid intake and correlates of anaemia prevalence in two countries in the Asia region using multivariate binary logistic regression analyses of recent data from the Demographic and Health Surveys of Cambodia and India. The individual level data was analysed, using Predictive Analytics Software for Windows (PASW) 18.0 release.Results: After adjusting for standard co-variates, reading newspaper and watching television was significantly associated with coverage, while reading newspaper and listening to radio was significantly associated with adherence to iron tablets or syrup in India. In case of both Cambodia and India, those who received at least three antenatal care visits were much more likely to adhere to at least 90 days of iron tablet or syrup or iron and folic acid tablets, more so in Cambodia compared to India. Those who reported to have adhered to at least 90 days of iron and folic acid tablets in India were more likely to be not anaemic unlike in case of Cambodia.Conclusions: Antenatal care-seeking visits seem to be a particularly effective ways of reaching women and in increasing the likelihood of intake of iron only or iron and folic acid supplements.
Awareness and practice regarding road safety among toto (e-rickshaw) drivers in Burdwan Town, West Bengal
Authors: Goswami Pramit , Paul Abhishek , Samsuzzaman Md. , Roy Sima , Das Dilip Kumar
Published: June 2018

Background: Global epidemic of traffic injuries are increasing rapidly. Unless immediate measures are taken, deaths due to road traffic accidents will rise to the fifth leading cause of deaths by 2030. Recently E-Rickshaws (locally known as ‘Toto’) have gained immense popularity. However, the awareness and practice regarding road safety issues among e-rickshaws drivers is yet to be documented. The study was conducted to assess their knowledge and practices regarding traffic rules and road safety measures, and to find out association of their knowledge and practice with socio-demographic characteristics.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September-November 2017 at Burdwan Municipality. Assuming 50% prevalence of good knowledge, 10% relative-precision and 10% non-response; calculated sample size was 422. Convenient sampling technique was used due to uneven distribution of study subjects. Equal numbers of participants were included from seven prominent locations of municipality. Depending upon the responses the overall knowledge and practice were grouped into three categories (i.e. good/average/poor) and two categories (i.e. favourable/unfavourable) respectively.Results: 78.2% and 97.16% drivers were unaware about maximum permissible speed limit of e-rickshaws and the ‘cross-road ahead’ signal respectively. 86.73% had unfavourable practice regarding carrying recommended maximum number of passengers. Overall 16.6% drivers had good road safety knowledge and 21.8% had favourable practice. Significant association was found between knowledge and practice with age and educational status of the participants. Practice was also significantly associated with their income status.Conclusions: Overall knowledge and practice regarding road safety was low among the e-rickshaw drivers. Targeted interventions are recommended for improvement.
Symbolic Accretion
Authors: Ribeiro Itamar Pires , Berardo Rosa Maria
Published: June 2018

Abstract: this article proposes an analytical called symbolic accretion, which would be composed of four dimensions: an environment where a network of micro powers flows; the subjects who act in such environment; social representations that rebuild through that acting; change in the dimension and nature of the social representations. The analytical of the symbolic accretion is an analogy to experiments in micro-gravity environment, in outer space, which would simulate accretion conditions present in proto-planetary disks. The article proposes to follow the analysis of what will be called symbolic conservative accretion, in Brazil, in the context of the second decade of the 21st century.Acreção SimbólicaResumo: este artigo propõe um neologismo na área social denominado acreção simbólica, como uma categoria que visa observar, compreender e interpretar fenômenos que se conformariam por quatro dimensões: 1) um meio onde flui uma rede de micro poderes; 2) os sujeitos que atuam naquele meio;3) representações sociais que se reconstroem por esta atuação;4) alteração da dimensão e natureza das representações sociais. A analítica da acreção simbólica é uma analogia a experimentos realizados em ambiente de micro gravidade, no espaço sideral, que simulariam condições de acreção presentes em disco proto-planetários. O artigo propõe a seguir a analise do que será chamado de acreção simbólica conservadora, situando-a no Brasil, no contexto da segunda década do Século XXI
The Cartesian and Hegelian Paradigms as Epistemological Bases of Social Psychology
Authors: Macedo Jhonatan Dhimmy Fraga , Gomes de Oliveira Neto Pedro Adalbeto
Published: June 2018

Abstract: this paper aims to discuss the philosophical foundations of Psychology. Here, the cartesian and hegelian paradigms will be questioned. They, according to Farr (2013), are fundamental milestones in the constitution of Psychology as an area of knowledge. In this sense, it is initially proposed to present the Cartesian paradigm and its consequences in the social and human sciences, in general, and in Psychology, specifically. In a second moment, will be presented the philosophical paradigm inaugurated by Hegel as a more social and relational alternative to the cartesian model. Finally, a discussion will be made of how this hegelian paradigm - especially its historical dialectic and the indeterminate principle - is in line with the proposals of modern scientific theories, and can contribute to solve some theoretical problems that such areas have faced.Os Paradigmas Cartesiano e Hegeliano como Bases Epistemológicas da Psicologia SocialResumo: esse trabalho tem como objetivo realizar a discussão acerca dos fundamentos filosóficos da Psicologia. Aqui, serão interrogados os paradigmas cartesiano e hegeliano, que, segundo Farr (2013) são marcos fundamentais na constituição da disciplina enquanto área do saber. Nesse sentido, inicialmente se propõe realizar uma apresentação do paradigma cartesiano e suas consequências nas ciências sociais e humanas, em geral, e na Psicologia, especificamente.Nesse momento se argumentará como tal paradigma contribui para a individualização da Psicologia Social, mostrando quais as consequências teóricas e culturais disso. Num segundo momento será apresentado o paradigma filosófico inaugurado por Hegel como uma alternativa mais social e relacional ao modelo cartesiano. Por fim será feita uma discussão de como o paradigma hegeliano – especialmente sua dialética-histórica e o princípio indeterminado – está em consonância com as propostas de algumas teorias científicas modernas, e pode contribuir para solucionar alguns engodos teóricos que tais áreas tem enfrentado.
The Fields of Combat of the Power: the Dialogue Between Foucault and Raffestin
Authors: Vieira Martha Victor , Rodrigues Jean Carlos
Published: June 2018

Abstract: this article discusses the concept of power, highlighting the varied meanings that appear in dictionaries. It is also discussed how this term was approached in the work of Michel Foucault, whose studies, based on an interdisciplinary approach to research, reverberated and influenced countless scholars of the human sciences, among them the geographer Claude Raffestin. However, by addressing more tangible empirical questions, Raffestin's conception of power becomes tangible than Foucault's, insofar as it territorializes individuals and power relations.As Arenas do Poder: o diálogo entre Foucault e RaffestinResumo: este artigo discute o conceito de poder, destacando os variados sentidos que aparecem nos dicionários. Discute-se também a forma como esse termo foi abordado na obra de Michel Foucault, cujos estudos, fundamentados em uma abordagem interdisciplinar de investigação, repercutiram e influenciaram inúmeros estudiosos das ciências humanas, entre eles o geógrafo Claude Raffestin. Contudo, por tratar de questões empíricas mais tangíveis, a concepção de poder de Raffestin torna-se mais tangível do que o pensamento foucaultiano, na medida em que ele territorializa os indivíduos e as relações de poder.
On the Limits Between Religion and Politics: Contributions of John Locke for Thinking the Present
Authors: Rauschkolb Alan Santana , Martins Filho José Reinaldo Felipe
Published: June 2018

Abstract: this article is at the point of convergence between the universes of politics and religion, trying to demonstrate the limits of one against the other, especially in view of the growth of "ideologically converted" initiatives within the current Brazilian political scenario. To this end, it pursues and exposes the understanding of the English philosopher John Locke regarding the relationship between politics and religion from the concept of religious tolerance. For Locke, politics and religion represent two distinct spheres of human action, each of which is governed by an internal logic both as to its scope over individuals and as to its social role - the first directed to the sphere of security , order and maintenance of life and property and the second to the internal forum and the search for the salvation of souls. At the end of this study we intend to highlight how Lockean thought can contribute to the construction of a posture of openness to dialogue with differences, which the author has named: tolerance.Sobre os Limite entre a Religião e a Política: contributos de John Locke para se pensar o presenteResumo: o presente artigo situa-se no ponto de confluência entre os universos da política e da religião, procurando demonstrar os limites de um em face do outro, sobretudo em vista do crescimento de iniciativas “ideologicamente convertidas” dentro do atual cenário político brasileiro. Para isso, persegue e expõe o entendimento do filósofo inglês John Locke no que tange à relação entre política e religião a partir do conceito de tolerância religiosa. Para Locke política e religião representam duas esferas distintas da ação humana, sendo cada uma gerida por uma lógica interna tanto no que diz respeito ao seu alcance sobre os indivíduos, quanto no que se refere ao seu papel social – a primeira dirigida à esfera da seguridade, da ordem e da manutenção da vida e da propriedade e a segunda ao foro interno e à busca pela salvação das almas. Ao término deste estudo pretende-se realçar em quê o pensamento lockeano pode contribuir na construção de uma postura de abertura ao diálogo com as diferenças, o que o autor nomeou: tolerância.
El pleno empleo y el marco legal de la política macroeconómica
Authors: Rodríguez Jorge Armando
Published: June 2018

La Constitución colombiana de 1991 contiene un mandato en favor del pleno empleo. Este artículo examina el lugar que ocupa ese mandato en el marco legal de la política macroeconómica y las implicaciones que de allí se derivan a efectos de su cumplimiento. El examen se centra en la asignación de funciones dentro del Estado y en el control de los objetivos e instrumentos de política de las autoridades fiscales, en comparación con el mandato de la estabilidad de precios y los poderes otorgados a las autoridades monetarias.
Productividad y distribución del ingreso: implicaciones sobre el salario mínimo colombiano, 2001-2016
Authors: Ossa Daniel Francisco
Published: June 2018

Este trabajo revisa la discusión sobre el método más adecuado para calcular la productividad. Toma en cuenta la productividad total de los factores, la productividad del capital y la productividad laboral, así como sus interpretaciones, alcances y relaciones. Además, analiza el impacto de esta discusión en la evolución del salario mínimo colombiano durante el periodo 2001-2016. Por último, discute qué relación existe entre el crecimiento de la productividad y la distribución del ingreso entre el capital y el trabajo, proponiendo una crítica a la visión neoclásica.
Membran Blend Kitosan/Poli Vinil Alkohol (PVA): Pengaruh Komposisi material blend, pH, dan Konsentrasi bahan Pengikat Silang
Authors: Piluharto Bambang , Sjaifullah A , Rahmawati I , Nurharianto Erix
Published: June 2018

AbstrakMembran blend biodegradabel dengan kestabilan termal dan mekanik yang berasal dari gabungan kitosan dan PVA telah dihasilkan melalui dua tahapan. Pada tahap pertama dilakukan proses pelarutan kitosan dan poli vinil alkohol dan selanjutnya pencampuran kitosan/PVA dan asam oksalat sebagai agen pengikat silang. Asam asetat dan air dipilih sebagai pelarut untuk kitosan dan PVA. Beberapa variasi dalam proses seperti perbandingan konsentrasi kitosan:PVA, konsentrasi agen pengikat silang dan pH buffer, dijadikan sebagai parameter pada penelitian ini. Kerapatan hidrogel dan kuat tarik mengalami kenaikan seiring dengan peningkatan konsentrasi agen pengikat silang dan PVA dengan konsentrasi kitosan paling rendah. Namun derajat swelling memiliki trend yang berbeda dimana naiknya derajat swelling diperoleh seiring dengan peningkatan konsentrasi kitosan dengan kondisi konsentrasi agen pengikat silang dan PVA paling rendah. Keberhasilan proses blending  dan ikat silang ditunjukkan dari hasil spektra infra merah dimana analisa spektrum infra merah dari hidrogel kitosan murni dan hidrogel kitosan/PVA menunjukkan kenaikan intensitas serapan pada daerah amida (1600 cm-1 sampai 1670 cm-1), hal ini menguatkan dugaan terbentuknya ikatan silang antara asam oksalat sebagai crosslinker dengan kitosan. Kata kunci: membran blend, kitosan/PVA, asam oksalat, pengikat silang. AbstractBiodegradable blend membranes with thermal and mechanical stability based on combination of chitosan and PVA have been produced through two stages. In the first stage, chitosan and PVA are dissolved and further mixing chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol with oxalic acid as crosslinking agents. Acetic acid and water are selected as solvents for chitosan and PVA. Some variations in the process such as comparison of chitosan:PVA concentration, concentration of crosslinking agent and pH of buffer, are used as parameters in this study. The hydrogel density and tensile strength increased with increasing concentration of crosslinking agent and PVA with the lowest concentration of chitosan. However, the degree of swelling has a distinct trend in which the increase of degree of swelling is obtained along with the increase of chitosan concentration with the lowest concentration of crosslinking agent and PVA. The success of the blending and crosslinking process is shown by the results of infrared spectra where infrared spectrum analyzes from purified chitosan hydrogels and chitosan/chloride hydrogels show an increase in absorption intensity in the amide area (1600 cm-1 to 1670 cm-1), this reinforces the alleged crosslinking formation between oxalic acid as crosslinker and chitosan. Keywords: blend membrane, chitosan: PVA, crosslinker.
PENGEMBANGAN ELEKTRODA PASTA KARBON TERMODIFIKASI MIP DENGAN MONOMER ASAM METAKRILAT SEBAGAI SENSOR PADA ANALISIS KREATIN SECARA POTENSIOMETRI
Authors: Handajani Usreg Sri , Amilianti Cahya Nurrahmi H , Khasanah Miratul
Published: June 2018

Pada penelitian ini telah dilakukan pengembangan elektroda pasta karbon/MIP untuk analisis kreatin secara potensiometri. Pemilihan teknik imprinting bertujuan untuk membentuk cetakan yang sesuai dengan sisi aktif kreatin pada MIP.  Elektroda yang dibuat dari campuran karbon aktif, parafin, dan MIP dengan perbandingan 11:7:2 bagian menunjukkan kinerja optimum. Kinerja elektroda pasta karbon/MIP ditunjukkan oleh nilai faktor Nernst dan linieritas pengukuran yaitu 27,2 mV/dekade dan 0,9915 pada konsentrasi jangkauan pengkuran 10-6-10-2 M, limit deteksi sebesar 1,1x10-6 M, akurasi 55-125,8%, dan nilai koefisien variasinya 0,27-0,60%. Elektroda masih memberikan kinerja yang baik hingga pemakaian ke-85. Uji selektivitas terhadap elektroda dilakukan dengan menggunakan matriks glukosa dan menunjukkan hasil bahwa glukosa pada konsentrasi rendah dan normal dalam darah tidak mengganggu analisis kreatin, tetapi glukosa pada konsentrasi tinggi mengganggu proses analisis kreatin.
ÇAĞDAŞ BASKI RESMİ ÜZERİNDEN GÜNCELLENEN BAZI ESKİ RESMETME TEKNİKLERİ-MÜNHASIR SANATSAL YAKLAŞIM ETKİLEŞİMİNE BİR ÖRNEK OLARAK ANDY WARHOL - ANDY WARHOL AS AN EXAMPLE OF THE INTERACTION OF EXCLUSIVE ARTISTIC APPROACH AND SOME OLD PAINTING TECHNIQUES UPDATED THROUGH CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING
Authors: AYDIN Abdulsemet
Published: June 2018

Resim sanatının bilinen en
eski tarihli örneklerinde kullanılan bazı resmetme teknik ve materyallerin
birçok önemli sanatçı tarafından kullanıldığı, en azından esinlenildiği,
görülmüştür. İlksel uygulayıcılarla aynı kaygılardan kaynaklanmasa da bu durum,
teknik ve materyal ile uygulayıcı/sanatçı ile amaç veya sanatsal kaygıları
arasındaki zorunlu uygunluk veya gerekliliği işaret etmektedir. Günümüzden
binlerce yıl öncesine tarihlendirilmiş birçok örnekte kullanılan resmetmeye
dair pek çok boyama/resmetme yöntemlerinin bazı sanatçılar tarafından aynen
veya modifiye edilerek kullanılmaktadır. Hangi kaygıyla olursa olsun, binlerce
yıl önce yapılmış olan bu resimlerde kullanılan teknik ve materyalin plastik
etkisinin binlerce yıl sonra dahi bazı sanatçılara özgü sanatsal kaygılarla bir
şekilde örtüştüğü düşünülmektedir. Bu teknik ve materyallerin bazı münhasır
sanatsal kaygıların giderilmesinde kullanılması fikrinin doğuşunda, değişen sanatsal
anlayışlara karşın bu teknik ve materyallerin plastisitesinin
barındırdığı/sunduğu imkanların rolünün de olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bulunduğu ve
kullanıldığı zamandan günümüze, çeşitli neden ve biçimlerde, kullanılarak
güncellenen bu materyal ve tekniklerin tercihinde sanatçıların resmetme
yaklaşımlarına elverişliliği veya yeni bir sanatsal plastisite elde etme
isteğinin yanı sıra, tayin edici faktörün bazı sanatçıların münhasır artistik
kaygıları olduğu düşünülmektedir. Multidisipliner Pop Art sanatçısı Andy
Warhol’un gerek blotted line gerekse
serigrafik işlerinin, pratik veya başka mülahazalarla da olsa uygulanan bazı
eski uygulamaları sanat kariyerinde önemli sonuçlar doğuran manipülasyon veya
yeniliklerle birlikte kullandığı düşünülmektedir.
Efecto de una suplementación multivitamínica de cuatro semanas sobre el estado nutricio y excreción urinaria de arsénico en adolescentes
Authors: MONROY TORRES REBECA , Espinosa Pérez Antonio , Ramírez Gómez Xochitl , Carrizales Yañez Leticia , Linares Segovia Benigno , Mejía Saavedra Jesús
Published: June 2018

Introducción: La adecuada nutrición en la adolescencia es de importancia para su crecimiento y desarrollo. Existen factores ambientales que no pueden evitarse, como la exposición a metales pesados a través de fuentes naturales como el agua. El arsénico es un metaloide que causa daños a la salud (alteraciones del estado nutricio, diabetes, cáncer) y ha sido encontrado en concentraciones superiores a las permitidas en el agua de consumo. Objetivo: Medir el efecto de una suplementación multivitamínica sobre el estado nutricio y la excreción urinaria de arsénico en adolescentes expuestos a este metal a través de agua de consumo. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de intervención en 45 adolescentes, expuestos a arsénico en agua de consumo, a quienes se dio un suplemento multivitamínico diariamente, durante cuatro semanas. De forma semanal se evaluó el estado nutricio, y los niveles  de arsénico en orina y en agua de consumo. Resultados: En la población de estudio se observó que el consumo nutrimental basal fue bajo para proteínas, fibra, ácido fólico, vitamina B2, B6, B12, E, C, selenio  y hierro, incrementando su consumo a través del suplemento durante la intervención y con un aumento de aproximadamente de 1g/dL de hemoglobina en todos los participantes.  Así mismo, al final de la intervención presentaron  incremento de masa libre de grasa y disminución en el porcentaje de grasa corporal. Por otro lado, en cuanto a la excreción urinaria de arsénico se observó mayor eliminación de este metal [35.91 µg/g Cr (IC 95%=23.2-74.8 µg/g Cr)]  desde la primera semana de intervención, la cual fue estadísticamente significativa en comparación con los niveles basales de arsénico urinario [43.2 µg/g Cr (IC95%=30.8-117.6 µg/g Cr) (p<0.05) con un promedio de agua con As de 96.2±7.5 µg/L. Conclusión: La suplementación multivitamínica de cuatro semanas en la población de adolescentes estudiada mejoró el estado nutricio y aumentó la excreción del metaloide de manera significativa en la primera y segunda semana post intervención.
A Digitalized New Life For a 100 Year-Old Heavy Oil Brown Field
Authors: Ramírez Christian , Espinola Oswaldo , Álvarez Julieta , Torres Adelfo , Avena José , Basilio Isaid , Guerrero Claudia
Published: June 2018

The rich oil accumulations in the southern Tamaulipas area in Mexico have been discussed in the literature for over 100 years. The first productive well in this field located in north-east Mexico was drilled in 1910, and the field has been producing commercially since then. More than a 100 years later, in 2013, the field started a new chapter under a different operating company, which began a push for the implementation of an operations excellence initiative among the stakeholders for which the first goal is production maintenance through increased uptime of the wells.

A key to success in this new chapter for the exploitation of the field is the implementation of a digital oilfield focused in linking operational philosophy with available technologies and telemetry systems to integrate the operations excellence initiative with the field's operational requirements.

Five workflows are implemented and working for the field. Each workflow complies with a target:

Well monitoring for progressive cavity pumps (PCPs): This workflow tackles the early detection of anomalies in operational variables for well performance. Well rate estimation for PCPs: This workflow calculates production rate estimates for PCP wells. Well status: This workflow provides the live determination of the well operational status. Production losses: This workflow provides the daily tracking of production performance. Integrated reservoir and production tracking: This workflow enables field-level integrated analysis for reservoir and production data.

Incorporation of this solution generates a collaborative working environment between field operators, engineering departments and asset management, promoting synergy to strive for operation excellence in a challenging operating and economic environment.

The implementation of this digital solution enables a new era for the operations of a 100-year-old brownfield in Mexico. Changing operational conditions and low-productivity wells producing with artificial lift systems are the key challenges to maintaining production in the field. The system allows for timely acknowledgement of the field operating conditions to take proactive actions thus strengthening the operations and supporting to meet the steadily growing production targets.

The components of the system can be replicated and tailored to the challenges faced in different operating conditions. Field instrumentation, available technology, and engineering processes are combined to work toward the goal of excellence in operations and returns.
Tagging Jets in Invisible Higgs Searches
Authors: Biekoetter Anke , Keilbach Fabian , Moutafis Rhea , Plehn Tilman , Thompson Jennifer
Published: June 2018

Searches for invisible Higgs decays in weak boson fusion are a
well-known laboratory for jets and QCD studies. We present a series of
results on tagging jets and central jet activity. First, precision
analyses of the central jet activity require full control of single top
production in some analyses. Second, the rate dependence on the size of
the tagging jets is not limited to weak boson fusion. For the first
time, we show how subjet information on the tagging jets and on the
additional jet activity can be used to extract the Higgs signal. The
additional observables relieve some of the pressure on other, critical
observables. Finally, we compare the performance of weak boson fusion
and associated Higgs production.
Current-induced magnetization hysteresis defines atom trapping in a superconducting atomchip
Authors: Diorico Fritz , Minniberger Stefan , Weigner Thomas , Gerstenecker Benedikt , Shokrani Naz , Kurpias Zaneta , Schmiedmayer Jörg
Published: June 2018

The physics of superconducting films, and especially the role of
remanent magnetization has a defining influence on the magnetic fields
used to hold and manipulate atoms on superconducting atomchips. We
magnetically trap ultracold ^{87}87Rb
atoms on a 200 m wide and 500 m thick cryogenically cooled niobium
Z-wire structure. By measuring the distance of the atomcloud to the
trapping wire for different transport currents and bias fields, we probe
the trapping characteristics of the niobium superconducting structure.
At distances closer than the trapping wire width, we observe a different
behaviour than that of normal conducting wire traps. Furthermore, we
measure a stable magnetic trap at zero transport current. These
observations point to the presence of a remanent magnetization in our
niobium film which is induced by a transport current. This
current-induced magnetization defines the trap close to the chip
surface. Our measurements agree very well with an analytic predic tion
based on the critical state model (CSM). Our results provide a new tool
to control atom trapping on superconducting atomchips by designing the
current distribution through its current history.
Assessing the existence of synergistic effect in the consolidated accounting entities in the Czech Republic
Authors: Rajchlova Jaroslava , Fedorova Anna , Somerlikova Kristina , Grega Libor , Svatošová Veronika
Published: June 2018

The objective of the research was to identify possible positive synergistic effect of concerns. Because of the advantages of the existence of consolidated financial statements, the focus is on the Czech consolidated groups.Consolidated financial statements of 719 groups of accounting entities – concerns in the Czech Republic were studied, i.e., the statistical population consisted of 719 reporting units, which can be considered as the total population of all published consolidated financial statements. Following economic indicators were analyzed to discover the existence of positive synergistic effect: cash position ratio, return on equity, return on sales.Based on the research, it the authors concluded that return on equity revealed dependency between change in the value of the indicator of the parent company and consolidated unit. Values of this indicator are interesting from the investment point of view. They confirm success of capital acquisitions.Cash ratio monitoring revealed an inconsistent environment, unambiguous data correlation between the group data and the individual financial statements of the parent companies.Return on sales indicator showed that consolidated groups had reached higher values of the indicator, i.e., lower total cost ratio than parent companies. Data correlation was found at the low level, i.e., the parent companies did not influence consolidated data.Acquisition companies in the Czech Republic in the period 2008–2013 generated positive financial synergy. For financial indicator of return on equity, dependence between consolidated groups and parent companies was confirmed. Positive financial synergy was found out for all monitored financial indicators.
Evapotranspiration of xerophytic shrub Salsola passerina and Reaumuria soongorica in an arid desert ecosystem of NW China
Authors: Jin Yanxia , Wang Xinping , Zhang Yafeng , Pan Yanxia , Xu Haojie , Hu Rui , Shi Wei
Published: June 2018

Understanding the actual evapotranspiration (ET) variation of the sparsely distributed xerophytic shrubs is crucial to accurately upscale community ET to ecosystem scale. Here we quantified the actual ET of two dominant xerophytic shrubs of the Tengger Desert in northwestern China, i.e. Salsola passerina and Reaumuria soongorica, by using four large weighing lysimeters. The results showed that with the increase in precipitation from 140 to 171 mm in the year 2015/2016, the daily mean evaporation (E) of the bare area, and ET of the single shrub communities of S. passerina, R. soongorica, and the associated shrub community (S. passerina + R. soongorica) increased 50, 60, 44, and 47%, respectively; correspondingly, the total E and ET increased 49, 61, 44, and 47%, respectively. The variation of soil moisture within 0–40 cm depth plays a vital role in regulating the E and ET. The new shoot length, as one of important parameters of the xerophytic shrub, was significantly exponentially related to the cumulative ET. From the long- and short-term perspective, event-based precipitation and wind speed are the dominant driving factors behind changes in E and ET, respectively. Relative humidity is the main influencing factor for E and ET after a large rainfall event within 8 days.
Synthesis, Structure Elucidation and Biological Activities of Some Novel 4(3H)-Quinazolinones as Anti-Biofilm Agents
Authors: Türk Sevda , Karakuş Sevgi , Ece Abdulilah , Ulusoy Seyhan , Bosgelmez-Tınaz Gülgün
Published: June 2018

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that causes chronic
infections in immunocompromised patients. The inhibition of Quorum Sensing (QS) system has
been recognized as an attractive strategy for the treatment of P. aeruginosa infections. In the present
study, a series of novel 2-methyl-3-[4-(substituedaminosulfonyl)phenyl]-4(3H)-quinazolinones
(1-8) were synthesized and tested for their biofilm formation and swarming motility inhibitory
activities in P. aeruginosa PA01.

Findings: These compounds were found to reduce biofilm formation by 20-32% and swarming
motility by 51-62% in P. aeruginosa PA01 at a concentration of 12.5µM. Molecular docking
studies were also performed to elucidate the possible key interactions of these compounds with the
active site of the P. aeruginosa QS receptor LasR. Furthermore, some molecular properties related
to drug likeness and ADME were predicted.

Results and Conclusion: Results of this study demonstrated that compounds 1-8 can influence
QS-regulated biofilm formation and swarming motility in P. aeruginosa PA01 by binding LasR
protein and could be developed as anti-biofilm agents to treat chronic biofilm associated infections
caused by P. aeruginosa and other clinically significant pathogens.
Enhanced Microwave Absorption Properties of FeCo@TiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles
Authors: Gharaati Abdolrasoul , Ebrahimzadeh Majid
Published: June 2018

Background:

Microwave absorbing nanocomposite is a kind of material that attenuates
the reflection of microwave radiation in the gigahertz frequency range. These materials consist of
dielectric and transition nanoparticles tend to exhibit attractive microwave absorption properties due to
their high permittivity and permeability loss factors.

Method:

The FeCo nanoparticles were prepared from the reduction of iron and cobalt ions with hydrazine.
Then, the FeCo@TiO2 core-shell nanoparticles synthesized by co-precipitation method and their
microwave absorbing performance are investigated. The phase composition, morphology and coercivity
properties of the nanoparticles were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy
(TEM) and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). The composites of FeCo@TiO2 nanoparticles
with the ratio of 30 vol.% and paraffin wax (70 vol.%) in different thicknesses were prepared. The microwave
absorption properties of these composites were investigated in the frequency range of 2-18
GHz using the vector network analyzer.

Results:

These nanocomposites exhibit the excellent microwave absorption characteristics (reflection
loss<-20dB) in the bored band frequency range of 6-16 GHz with different absorber thicknesses of 1-
2.2 mm. The maximum absorption capability of -47.76 dB was obtained at the frequency of 7.92 GHz
with the thickness of 1.8 mm.

Conclusion:

Based on this study, it can be argued that the FeCo@TiO2 nanoparticles can be used for
the bored band and thin microwave absorbers.
Comparison of Dynamic Contour Tonometry and Non-contact Tonometry in Older Patients Presenting with Headache or Vision Loss
Authors: Ing Edsel , Zhang Angela , Michaelov Evan , Wang Wendy
Published: June 2018

Background:

Dynamic Contour Tonometry (DCT) is touted to be the most accurate tonometer for Intraocular Pressure (IOP) measurement. Non-Contact “air puff” Tonometry (NCT) may be the most commonly used tonometer for screening of IOP. Elevated IOP is important to exclude in patients presenting with headache or vision loss.

Objective:

To determine the agreement between DCT and NCT.

Methods:

The IOP of adult patients 50 years of age or older presenting with headache or vision loss for possible temporal artery biopsy were prospectively recorded. NCT and DCT measurements were obtained within thirty minutes. The right eye IOP measurements were compared with paired t-test, and Bland- Altman plot analysis. The left eye IOP measurements were subsequently analyzed for confirmation of results.

Results:

There were 106 subjects with complete right eye data, and 104 subjects with complete left eye data. The average age was 72 years, and 70% were female. The NCT IOP was on average 3.9 mm Hg lower in the right eye, and 3.5 mm Hg lower in the left eye compared with DCT. (p<.001) In the right eye the Bland-Altman analysis showed the 95% agreement interval between the two tonometers was -2.5 to 10.4 mmHg and in the left eye -3.0 to 9.9 mmHg.

Conclusion:

The IOP from NCT and DCT should not be used interchangeably because their level of disagreement includes clinically important discrepancies of up to 10 mm Hg.
The Genus Glycosmis [Rutaceae]: A Comprehensive Review on its Phytochemical and Pharmacological Perspectives
Authors: Yasir Mohammad , Tripathi Manish K. , Singh Pushpendra , Shrivastava Rahul
Published: June 2018

Background:

Medicinal plants are rich source of large variety of lead compounds. The plants of genus Glycosmis or its different parts valued for its therapeutic and medicinal qualities. Glycosmis belongs to the family Rutaceae.

Objective:

The genus Glycosmis is a rich source of pharmacologically and biologically active secondary metabolites, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic glycosides, quinones, terpenoids, glycerides isolated from different parts of Glycosmis plant. The objectives of this review is to provide updatedand complete information on the distribution, phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicity research of Glycosmis species.

Results:

About 233 phytoconstituents are isolated from this genus. Recent interest in this genus has focused on isolating and identifying of different phytoconstituents that exhibit potent antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral and anticancer activities. They show good cytotoxic activity against various cancer cell lines and also reported for good antiviral and immunomodulatory activity. In this support convincing evidence in experimental animal models are available.

Conclusion:

This review summarizes information about the isolated compounds their bioactivities related to same compounds present in other plants including pharmacological activities of plant extract of Glycosmis genus.
Platelet Concentrates in Oral Surgery: Indications and Limits. A Literature Review
Authors: Marenzi Gaetano , Qorri Med Erda , Sammartino Pasquale , Rusciano Filomena , Gasparro Roberta
Published: June 2018

Background: Platelet concentrates (PC) are blood-derived products for local application able to stimulate regeneration in soft and hard tissues, mimicking the physiological healing process. Their efficacy in oral surgical procedures is controversial and limited.  Objective: The study aims to critically analyze the available evidence for the effect of autogenous PC on wound healing of different oral surgical sites reported by more recent clinical studies.  Methods: Electronic and manual searches in three databases (Medline, Web of Science, Scopus) were performed to identify the clinical studies from January 2017 to December 2017 which reported the actual oral surgical indications and the benefit of local application of PC. All human studies evaluating PRP or PRF in a randomized controlled trial, case series, case report and systematic review were included. All animal, histologic and in vitro studies were excluded.  Results: Fifty-two studies were selected. The use of PRF was proposed in treating many oral surgical sites. Data availability with regard to the effect of PRF on new bone formation in GBR and horizontal/ vertical bone augmentation procedures varied from abundant to absent. Positive results concerning the effect of PRF on potential post-surgical complication (pain, swelling and trismus) were reported.  Conclusion: Few clinical indications could be determined: the literature on the topic was contradictory and the published data were difficult to interpret. Positive results were generally recorded for soft tissues and periodontal wound healing. No real benefit of PC application on bone regeneration was evidenced.
Data Talks: Obesity-Related Influences on US Mortality Rates
Authors: D’Souza Malcolm J. , Bautista Riza C. , Wentzien Derald E.
Published: June 2018

Background: In the US, obesity is an epidemiologic challenge and the population fails to comprehend this complex public health issue. To evaluate underlying obesity-impact patterns on mortality rates, we data-mined the 1999-2016 Center for Disease Control WONDER database’s vital records.

Methods: Adopting SAS programming, we scrutinized the mortality and population counts. Using ICD-10 diagnosis codes connected to overweight and obesity, we obtained the obesity-related crude and age-adjusted causes of death. To understand divergent and prevalence trends we compared and contrasted the tabulated obesity-influenced mortality rates with demographic information, gender, and age-related data.

Key Results: From 1999 to 2016, the obesity-related age-adjusted mortality rates increased by 142%. The ICD-10 overweight and obesity-related death-certificate coding showed clear evidence that obesity factored in the male age-adjusted mortality rate increment to 173% and the corresponding female rate to 117%. It also disproportionately affected the nation-wide minority population death rates. Furthermore, excess weight distributions are coded as contributing features in the crude death rates for all decennial age-groups.

Conclusions: The 1999-2016 data from ICD-10 death certificate coding for obesity-related conditions indicate that it is affecting all segments of the US population.
How to Interrogate Impolitely During Custody: A Case Study of In the Name of People
Authors: Jin Zixi
Published: June 2018

Based on an analytical qualitative study on the custodial interrogation in the Chinese television drama In the Name of People, this paper attempts to generalize and analyze the impoliteness strategies used by interrogators, using Culpeper’s (1996) Impoliteness Framework as the research tool. We intend to provide some suggestions on how to make use of impoliteness by interrogators in real police interrogation. Through data analysis, we find that: (1) Negative impoliteness strategies, sarcasm or mock politeness strategies are used most frequently by interrogators; (2) Interrogators should avoid using impoliteness strategies which may exasperate suspects; (3) Bald on record and positive impoliteness strategies are very helpful in enhancing the efficiency of interrogating; and (4) Mixed impoliteness strategies when used together are more powerful.
Efficient Utilization of Urban Fringe Area for Smart Urban Growth with Proposed Compact Township Design: A Case Study in Pabna District, Bangladesh
Authors: Asif Muhaiminul Islam , Kafy Abdulla-Al , Sarker Dulal , Abdullah Al-Fatin S. M. , Mehedi Hasan Md.
Published: June 2018

In last few decades Bangladesh has been facing major urbanization throughout different cities. Also, the urban growth of this cities will not follow any planning standard and increases haphazardly which causes serious urban sprawl. The Compact Township (CT) Design is considered one of the best planning strategies that can control the haphazard growth of urban sprawl and develop more sustainable cities which will benefit Bangladesh in the environmental, social and economic dimensions. Pabna district, Bangladesh faces major urbanization problem in last few decades because of its large amount of existing resources and opportunities. Ishwardi Thana in Pabna district has been selected as the study area for CT design. The aim of this study is to estimate the decadal urban growth of study area using Landsat images from 1996-2016 as well as Proposed an effective CT Design to control haphazard urban growth in the fringe area. From the image analysis using Arc GIS 10.4 and Erdas Imagine software, it’s clearly noticeable that Ishwardi Thana has been facing more urban growth from any other Thana in Pabna District. Also, the study area consists of a significant amount of urban fringe area which is suitable for the development of CT. The proposed CT design in “Majdia site” situated in selected study area where Zoning techniques have been used in 245 acres area. To make the design production and transport-oriented the location is divided into high-class residential zone, middle-class residential zone, lower class residential zone and Mix use zone, etc. According to the design and estimation, the 245 acres area can provide accommodations about 25200 population with easy accessibility of work and basic amenities. Considering all the condition, planning strategies of the CT is meant to guarantee a good accessibility and integrate collective transports, services and attractive public spaces to avoid the increase of the urban sprawl.