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Rock Texture Characterization from Automated Petrographic Analysis
Authors: Hussain Maaruf , Minhas Naeem-Ur-Rehman , Saad Bilal , Nair Asok
Published: February 2017

The recent crash in the oil market has allowed the industry to reduce the pace of evaluation and completion decisions in unconventional reservoirs, and turn to a more science-based decision-making process for project execution. The traditional stimulation design based on the geometric spacing of induced fractures is now gradually changing to geological spacing (i.e., a design based on an understanding of the reservoir geology) to enhance hydraulic fracture stimulation effectiveness for drastically reduced cost. A methodical rock texture characterization of core samples and cuttings can provide powerful information that can be used reliably and cost-effectively to optimize fracture stimulation designs by placing frac stages based on rock characteristics. This paper presents a new method to quantify rock texture based on automated petrographic analysis that uses advanced microscopy image analysis from scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy. A procedure called "quantitative evaluation of minerals using a scanning electron microscope" (QEMSCAN) and optical microscopy analyses were used to image rock samples prepared from cores and cuttings. Rock texture parameters were extracted automatically using new digital data processing techniques. The information from automated petrographic analysis was used to determine the spatial distribution of all components including mineral composition, framework grains, matrix, cement, grain size and shape, pore size and shape, modes of contact between grains and the nature of porosity. The results showed that while mineral composition of rock is important, texture characterization is far more significant to understand rock behavior than has been reported in the industry. Our results demonstrate the importance of quantitative microscopy and how it can provide an understanding of the key relationship between rock texture and rock behavior.

A new method was produced to characterize rock texture quantitatively from advanced image analysis with the aid of an automated petrographic system.
Boosting Production from Low Pressure Wells and Reviving Dead Wells Using Surface Mounted Technology and Avoiding Well Intervention
Authors: Peeran S. , Beg N. , Mei Ken , Anazi Rayid
Published: February 2017

Innovative Surface Jet Pump (Velocity SpoolTM) technology combined with novel compact separation was tested at a remote onshore wellhead location to see if it could increase multi-phase production from low pressure oil wells that were already producing and revive wells that were backed out/not flowing. The technology was mounted on the surface, not downhole and avoided well intervention,

The Surface Jet Pump (SJP) is a passive device which utilises often wasted fluid energy (via choke) from a high pressure (HP) well to reduce the back-pressure of a low pressure (LP) well and boost its’ flow to the production manifold. In multi-phase oil applications where there can be significant amount of gas present, a compact in-line separator (called I-Sep) is installed upstream of the SJP to bulk separate the gas and liquid fluids and allow the liquid motive fluid to be directed to the SJP.

For this trial, one of Caltec's patented SJP multiphase skids was installed at an onshore wellhead location and connected to existing HP and LP wells. Production from both wells was diverted to the SJP to test its effectiveness. The trial tests lasted 3 months.

Results from the first set of tests showed that the SJP boosted production from a multiphase LP well that was already flowing by an additional average of 380 bbls/d with a corresponding wellhead pressure reduction of 45 psi. Results from the second set of tests showed that the SJP revived a dead well that had not been flowing since 2004 and made it flow at an average rate of 1092 bbl/d with a backpressure pressure reduction ranging from 54 to 27 psi. Prior to the trial, several attempts had been made to bring this dead well back into production using other methods but these were not successful. The results showed conclusively that the SJP was very effective in boosting production from LP oil wells. The production gain was achieved by lowering the FHWP of the well and the amount of gain was dependent on the productivity index of the well.

The advantages that the SJP offers over any conventional technologies such as Multi-phase pumps and ESPs are several: it is tolerant to variations in flow conditions, gas volume fractions (GVF) and associated slugging (without affecting performance), it is surface mounted (so well intervention is not required), low cost, easy to deploy, has no moving parts, consumes zero fuel gas/electrical power and uses already available surplus energy.

This paper reports the trial results and discusses the use of Surface Jet Pumps as an alternative to other boosting methods for oil production. The design and operational criteria of the SJP are also highlighted.
High Performance Simulation of Large-Scale Red Sea Ocean Bottom Seismic Data on the Supercomputer Shaheen II
Authors: Tonellot Thierry , Etienne Vincent , Gashawbeza Ewenet , Curiel Emesto Sandoval , Khan Azizur , Feki Saber , Kortas Samuel
Published: February 2017

A combination of both shallow and deepwater, plus islands and coral reefs, are some of the main features contributing to the complexity of subsalt seismic exploration in the Red Sea transition zone. These features often result in degrading effects on seismic images. State-of-the-art ocean bottom acquisition technologies are therefore required to record seismic data with optimal fold and offset, as well as advanced processing and imaging techniques. Numerical simulations of such complex seismic data can help improve acquisition design and also help in customizing, validating and benchmarking the processing and imaging workflows that will be applied on the field data. Subsequently, realistic simulation of wave propagation is a computationally intensive process requiring a realistic model and an efficient 3D wave equation solver. Large-scale computing resources are also required to meet turnaround time compatible with a production time frame.

In this work, we present the numerical simulation of an ocean bottom seismic survey to be acquired in the Red Sea transition zone starting in summer 2016. The survey's acquisition geometry comprises nearly 300,000 unique shot locations and 21,000 unique receiver locations, covering about 760 km2. Using well log measurements and legacy 2D seismic lines in this area, a 3D P-wave velocity model was built, with a maximum depth of 7 km. The model was sampled at 10 m in each direction, resulting in more than 5 billion cells. Wave propagation in this model was performed using a 3D finite difference solver in the time domain based on a staggered grid velocity-pressure formulation of acoustodynamics. To ensure that the resulting data could be generated sufficiently fast, the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) supercomputer Shaheen II Cray XC40 was used. A total of 21,000 three-component (pressure and vertical and horizontal velocity) common receiver gathers with a 50 Hz maximum frequency were computed in less than three days. After careful optimization of the finite difference kernel, each gather was computed at 184 gigaflops, on average. Up to 6,103 nodes could be used during the computation, resulting in a peak computation speed greater than 1.11 petaflops. The synthetic seismic data using the planned survey geometry was available one month before the actual acquisition, allowing for early real scale validation of our processing and imaging workflows. Moreover, the availability of a massive supercomputer such as Shaheen II enables fast reverse time migration (RTM) and full waveform inversion, and therefore, a more accurate velocity model estimation for future work.
Understanding Corrosion in Underbalanced Drilling Operations Key to Success
Authors: Saboor Abdul , Ul haq M. Moawwaz , Matin Yasir , Takla Elie
Published: February 2017

Underbalanced drilling technology is widely used to minimize formation damage in the reservoir section and enhance productivity. It involves drilling with a fluid whose hydrostatic pressure is lower than that of the formation being drilled. As a consequence of this lower hydrostatic there is a continuous flow of hydrocarbons to surface which is handled by separation equipment and exported thru pipelines where they exist or burned at the flare if no transportation infrastructure is located near rig-site.

The injection of nitrogen into drill-pipe to lighten the hydrostatic pressure of the drilling fluid introduces significant challenges with regards to corrosion mitigation planning. A very well developed corrosion mitigation plan often exists for single phase drilling fluid but the introduction of a gaseous phase leads to changes that need to be incorporated to prevent against excessive corrosion.

Problems and complications due to corrosion issues were hindering an underbalance drilling operation's progress. This paper examines how, optimizing the corrosion control techniques leads to improved drilling performance in subsequent bit runs. The willingness by the operator to tweak and improve the chemical concentrations and learn and apply those lessons learned immediately in the field pays immediate dividends.
Enhancing Pressure Transient Analysis through the Application of Deconvolution Methods, Case Study
Authors: Osman Yossra , Retnanto Albertus , Samir Magdy , Fraim Michael
Published: February 2017

Well testing is an integral element in reservoir and fluid characterization. It is a continuously developing discipline and has seen steady progress over the years. Interpretation techniques have evolved significantly over time, starting with straight-line analysis, then onto log-log analysis, followed by log-log derivative analysis and finally onto the newest standing technique today, deconvolution. Shutting in wells in producing fields to carry out pressure transient analysis can prove to be difficult and often expensive. Frequent short shut-ins are normally dictated by operational well requirements, however, these shut-ins are normally not long enough for the classical pressure transient analysis to be conducted. In this paper, we show how this issue can be resolved by applying deconvolution methods to aid us with pressure transient analysis for these short build up durations

Deconvolution is fundamentally a mathematical algorithm used to convert variable rate data to constant rate data. In other words, it can be used to convert data into a single drawdown with a constant rate. This conversion yields to simplified analysis by allowing more of the same data to be analyzed. As a result of this approach, attaining definite conclusions about reservoir properties becomes possible. Prior to this, unclear and uncertain conclusions were often made.

The data presented below was first analyzed using standard transient analysis techniques. This resulted in non-unique solutions. The data was later analyzed using the deconvolution algorithm (von Schroeter 2001). It was found that this analysis, using deconvolution, along with an understanding of the geological setting, managed to produce clear and conclusive results about the reservoir.

In this paper, we demonstrate that for a given production scenario, a dedicated well test may not necessarily be required. Instead, deconvolution can be utilized on short build ups, which are often already conducted for well maintenance, leading to both clearer results and significant cost savings.
Controlling the Period of Underbalanced Perforating, Delivers Increased Productivity in North Kuwait Well
Authors: Al-Tahou Y. , Elsayed A. , Eldaoushy A. , Al-Jasmi A. K. , El-Anany S. , Alsabee A.
Published: February 2017

Underbalance perforation is one of the best practices to insure less damage to the perforation tunnels. Many papers described the effect of the underbalance perforation either static or dynamic on the cleanup of the perforation tunnel based on the King et al correlation presented in (1986). A complete understanding of the effect of both magnitude and duration of the underbalance during the perforation will help petroleum engineers to design a perforation job and achieve the maximum benefit of the perforation in connecting the well bore to the reservoir. A new approach to control not only the amount of the underbalance, but also the duration of this underbalance, has been applied in one of North Kuwait sandstone reservoirs. The results showed the duration of the underbalance during perforation has a significant effect on clean up the perforation tunnel.

Reduction and elimination of the perforating damage (perforating skin) ensures increased well productivity. Previously, the basic technique to clean perforation tunnels in order to decrease perforating damage was static underbalance. The static underbalance has been upgraded to dynamic using a down-hole production valve. The down-hole pressure data was collected by a fast reading down hole pressure sensor with 120,000 reading per second, capable of responding and recording virtual instantaneous pressure changes in the wellbore. A combination between dynamic and static underbalance has been configured to maximize the near well bore clean up around the perforation tunnel. A compressed gas, a packer setting depth and surface release valve were configured to control the duration of the static underbalance.

The results show a 50% improvement in well productivity compared with the other wells completed in the same layers. The technique provided optimum volume and duration of the underbalance for all layers with up to 500 psi difference in reservoir pressures. Since this technique was being used for the first time in this reservoir, several perforating simulations were run and evaluated to select the optimum scenario for this well. A deep perforation charge has been loaded in the optimum gun size to maximize the amount of the dynamic underbalance.

This paper will present the new technique of underbalance to give a clean perforation tunnel and evaluation of the impact compared to the conventional perforation techniques through pressure data and well modeling.
Multi-field Coupling Permeability Model in Shale Gas Reservoir
Authors: Cao Cheng , Li Tiantai , Zhao Yongpan , Xue Jinquan , Ren Zhongxin , Li Yudan
Published: February 2017

In order to characterize the influence of diffusion effect, stress sensitivity, matrix shrinkage and adsorption layer on shale gas permeability, weighted coefficient is used to establishdiffusion permeability model by couple transition diffusion and Knudsen diffusion. And the effect of matrix shrink, stress sensitivity and adsorption layer are considered into shale gas permeability model. The shale gas permeability model is verified by permeability experiment result of shale core in Ordos basin and discussing the effect of each parameter. The results showed that: (1) When the weighted coefficient- Km, n and m is 7, 4 and 16 respectively, the proposed diffusion permeability highly agrees with Fick diffusion, transient diffusion and Knudsen diffusion, that can represent diffusion of the whole flow stage.(2) Under the conditions of low pressure and small pores, diffusion flow is the main control factors of shale gas transmission; and under the condition of high pressure and large pores, viscous flow mainly controlling shale gas transmission.(3) The influence of stress sensitivity and adsorption layer on shale gas permeability is bigger, and the influence of the matrix shrink can be ignored.(4) Adsorption layer have a significant impact on the shale gas permeability under the conditions of high pressure and small pores. The proposed shale gas permeability model can eliminate the deviation result from describing the shale gas diffusion only by using Knudsen diffusion model, and also can describe the shale gas transmission under a multi-physic field, and thus it is significantly enlighten the development of shale gas.
Reservoir Saturation Mapping from Electromagnetic Geophysical Surveys using Advanced Uncertainty Quantification Methods
Authors: Alsaif Sarah F. , Alkhatib Ali M. , Marsala Alberto F.
Published: February 2017

Electromagnetic methods are a promising technology that allows measuring spatial distribution of resistivity in the inter-well region; its deployment has the objective to map and monitor fluid distribution deep into the reservoirs, kilometers away from the surveyed wells.

There are many challenges in the interpretation of resistivity distribution in terms of fluid saturation. The management of the uncertainties in the knowledge of reservoir properties in the inter-well regions is very critical to the petrophysical interpretation of the resistivity surveys. Most reservoir characterization and saturation tools provide data at specific locations in the reservoir, with a limited radius of investigation around wellbores, typically cores, production and well logs data. This study introduces a novel approach in interpreting electromagnetic surveys and producing robust saturation maps that can guide reservoir management policies, with the ultimate objective of increasing hydrocarbon recovery. The developed workflow will apply dynamic simulation and advanced uncertainty quantification methods.

The uncertain parameter considered is the permeability which is assumed to be spatial uncertainty. Two methods were applied to efficiently quantify uncertainty in the permeability its effect on the salinity distribution. The first method is the probabilistic collocation method (PCM). The PCM is based on the use of polynomial chaos expansion, which is used to develop a polynomial proxy model. The coefficients of this model are determined by performing reservoir simulation using an optimized set of collocation points, which approximate the sample space. The number of these samples that are required are significantly fewer than those required for a typical Monte Carlo or Latin Hypercube Simulation. The second method is the Multi-Level Monte Carlo (MLMC) method, which is based on the use of a combination of multi-level sequentially coarsened (upscaled) grids which shift most of the computational cost to the coarsened grids while minimizing the computational cost of running the simulator on the finer grid level. The results obtained showed that it is possible to investigate a wide range of uncertainty in a computationally efficient manner providing more robust saturation maps compared to current practices.
I.V. Stalin's activities on consolidation of the new Russian statehood (from May 1918 till March 1921)
Authors: Danilchenko Sergey Leonidovich
Published: February 2017

The author considers, that the Central activities of the Bolsheviks study convincingly leads to the conclusion that the banner of United Russia was raised by Stalin to solve the specific geopolitical problems of the new Russia-related foreign intervention and Civil war, as well as awareness of the separatist processes disutility for the stable new Russian statehood development.
The deputies as subjects of legislative initiatives
Authors: Fomicheva Olga Anatoljevna
Published: February 2017

The terminology practice, which is used in the legislation of constituent entities of the Russian Federation at the legislative initiative deputies right is a subject of research to the legislative authority in Russia. The article shows the analysis of legal acts of constituent entities of the Russian Federation in order to highlight a systematic approach to the organization of the legislative process at the stage of the legislative initiative by deputies in regional parliaments. The investigation of the basic concepts used in relation to the association of deputies in regional parliaments as a subject of legislative initiative, has allowed to formulate the conclusion about the place of the deputy and deputy groups in the mechanism of legislative initiative.
Characteristics of social policy in Kyrgyzstan
Authors: Matkarimov Muratbek Matkarimovich
Published: February 2017

The article analyzes the social consequences of the extreme economic reforms, conducted in sovereign Kyrgyzstan and the processes of social transformations, helping to overcome these consequences. An accent is made on deepening of poverty as a mass phenomenon in Kyrgyzstan on the basis of sociological researches.
Translation of the Grimms’ fairytale «Rotkäppchen» from German into Russian and English languages from the translation criticism perspectives
Authors: Seliverstova Ksenia Anatolievna , Parfenova Olga Aleksandrovna
Published: February 2017

The article deals with understudied methodology of translation criticism and its developing methods; conducts critical translation analysis of the fairytale written by brothers Grimm – «Rotkäppchen». The object of this research is a text of the fairytale. The comparative method and the method of linguostylistic analysis allow to conduct critical translation analysis and give detailed description of lexical, grammatical stylistic means which are supposed to be the article subject. The article results are of great help for courses on linguistics, stylistics of English, German and Russian languages, intercultural communication, contrastive and text linguistics.
To the problem of evaluation of «foreign» influence on the development of the Russian state scientific and military school in the reign of Peter the Great
Authors: Benda Vldimir Bikolaevich
Published: February 2017

In pre-revolutionary, Soviet and modern Russian historiography the problem of evaluation of «foreign» influence in various periods in the development of Russia is more than actual, and thoroughly represented. The author notes that in this period, one of the areas of such influence was the activities of foreign («foreign») both military and civilian professionals of various profile and level, invited to the Russian service at the end of the XVII–XVIII centuries. In his article, the author, based on the study of new archival and other sources, attempts to evaluate the «pros» and «cons» of foreign influence, primarily on the development of the Russian state military science and military schools, as well as to strengthen the defense of the state during the first quarter of the XVIII century. In addition, for the first time the article introduces some archival sources into scientific circulation.
Psychiatric aspects of designer drugs and new psychoactive substances consumption
Authors: Mrykhin Vladimir Valerievich , Antsyborov Andrey Viktorovich
Published: February 2017

According to the authors, appeared not long ago new psychoactive substances (designer drugs), including synthetic cannabinoids, derivatives of cathinone, phenethylamines, new stimulants, synthetic opioids, tryptamine derivatives, phencyclidine, piperazine, agonists of GABA (A/B) receptors have become a serious problem for both consumers and doctors. Consumers of these substances are attracted primarily by the intensity of psychoactive effects, as well as «legal purity», which is declared by shadow producers. This indicates that there are some significant difficulties of laboratory typing of new surfactants. Designer drugs when ingested, can affect a range of neurotransmitter pathways/receptors: dopamine, cannabinoid (CB1), GABA(A/B), 5-HT2A, glutamate, and k-opioid receptors (KOR), the imbalance of which leads to the development of polymorphic psychotic disorders.
Electronic textbooks adoption in modern school teaching practice: difficulties and search for solution
Authors: Sidorova Natalia Nikolaevna , Uporova Marina Anatolievna , Drachev Vladimir Innokentievich
Published: February 2017

This article discusses the problem of transition to electronic textbooks and proposes ways of effectively applying electronic textbooks are pedagogical technology «quantization» text for organization of independent work of learning and applying technological card as a form of design classes according to the requirements of the system-activity approach.
Features of the organization of the accounting in the state unitary organizations (case study Government institution – the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation)
Authors: Kanaeva Anastasia Vladimirovna
Published: February 2017

This article studies characteristics of the organization and staging of accountancy in the state unitary organization with specific reference. It describes the tasks of accounting, accounting functions and duties of the chief accountant. The paper explores the structure of accounting in general. А special attention is paid to one of the accounting departments – Department for settlements with individuals and payments to the budget. The functions and duties of ordinary accountant of the Department are described in detail.
The national specificity of micro groups “Labor activity related to writing, technical drawing and graphic arts”
Authors: Vostrikova Irina Yurievna
Published: February 2017

The article analyzes the micro groups «Labor activity related to writing, drawing and graphic arts» within the lexical-semantic verb field «Labor activity» in Russian and English. The analysis has been made by means of the comparative-parametric methods.
In the fetal period of prenatal ontogenesis the physical loading effect of blood components dynamic changes in hypoxianal baby rabbits
Authors: Aliev Ali Gasan ogly , Mamedova Sabina Djabrail kyzy
Published: February 2017

The influence of physical load to some blood components dynamics in 30-days baby rabbit’s blood during prenatal period was investigated by us. That’s why changes of normal and experimental rabbit puppies after short and long term physical load in some morphological indicators were explored through blood of 30-days rabbit puppies born by mothers suffered from hypoxia during fetal period of prenatal development. Significant changes occurred by comparison results from experiments on control animals with the results from experiment on experimental animal. Reduction and rising appeared in some indicators of blood elements after physical load in 30-days normal rabbit puppies blood and in 30-days rabbit puppies born by mothers suffered hypoxia during 10 days 20 minutes every day in fetal period of prenatal development. Therefore the level of blood indicators in normal and hypoxia condition depends on the condition of central nervous system.
The peculiarities of hypertext
Authors: Proshina Anna Vladimirovna , Emelina Marina Vadimovna
Published: February 2017

Modern electronic communication offers people new texts in different spheres of knowledge and in different utilitarian spheres. Most of these texts are hypertexts that have a multi-layered structure and consist of integrated microtexts. The purpose of this investigation is to give definitions to hypertext, consider its features, peculiarities of its structure, its types and functions. According to the analysis, hypertext is characterized by coherence, meaningfulness, informativeness and combination of verbal and non-verbal means.
Sociocultural approach to understanding the state in the history of Russian modernization
Authors: Uzlov Yuriy Andreevich
Published: February 2017

This article discusses some sociocultural segments of public administration as objects of choice of interpretation and actualization of Russian modernization. The author points out, that the strategy of modern Russian economic growth is impossible without a radical reform of public administration.
Legislative mass or suffering from import substitution
Authors: Volodin Valeriy Dmitrievich , Ageev Vladimir Vasilievich
Published: February 2017

The authors of this article describe the role of the development of pharmaceutical companies, producing competitive products. The researchers focus on the need for rational and coordinated actions of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industry and Trade, FAS and pharmaceutical producers.
Financial potential and economic development trend of Chuvash Republic, Russian Federation
Authors: Syed Nur-E-Rakib
Published: February 2017

This article discusses the economic potential and development trend of Chuvash Republic. All important economic indicators of Chuvash Republic like, Gross Regional Production (GRP), employment, export, import, performance of credit organization, per capita income have been taken into consideration to analyze economic performance. This paper also shows how any increase in per capita income effects socio-economic condition. Finally, this paper proposes adequate and proper measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in policy formation and use of financial resources in Chuvash Republic on the basis of analysis. Only secondary source of data has been used for analysis.
The ways of enhancement and optimization of production by separate types of meat on the basis of modeling
Authors: Mamaturdiev Gulamzhan Mamaturdievich , Omoshev Tologon Tenirovich , Sulaymanova Dilaram Kaparbaevna
Published: February 2017

In this article the ways of optimization and enhancement of production of meat in the Kyrgyz Republic are considered. And also on the basis of statistical data and economic-mathematical modeling forecast calculations for the predicted years (2016–2020) are performed. Questions to increase the production volume by separate types of meat in the country are considered.
Current generation: challenges to the society or time?
Authors: Artsimovich Irina Vladimirovna
Published: February 2017

The article is devoted to the understanding of the difficulties of psycho-pedagogical influence on the modern younger generation and analysis of their psychological characteristics. The article demonstrates a need for new forms, ways, and means of psychological and pedagogical impact and modernization of pedagogical education.
USD and Euro: competitive advantages of reserve currencies and leadership tussle
Authors: Kanazarov Daniel Kymbatbekovich
Published: February 2017

The article describes the factors, affecting exchange rate, competitive advantages of USD and Euro as reserve currencies, the steps of fight of USD and Euro for the status of the “main” world's reserve currency. It was concluded that the main factor, affecting exchange rate, is a political impact.
Training as one of basic elements of personnel development of the organization
Authors: Zhukva Oksana Olegovna , Nikulina Yulia Nikolaevna
Published: February 2017

The article describes the characteristics and structural elements of system of staff development of the organization. The authors presented a comparative characteristic of modern methods of staff teaching, listing their advantages and disadvantages, and provided for clarity a diagram showing the actual use of these methods in Russian companies. It was concluded that there’s a need to implement innovative teaching methods within the framework of forming the system of personnel development of the organization in modern conditions.
Transformation processes in the management of regional socio-economic system
Authors: Pechkina Ekaterina Viktorovna , Zagoruiko Igor Yurievich
Published: February 2017

The article presents problems of contemporary regional policy, the development and improvement of regional systems, shows the importance of regional management. The experience of restructuring the regional economy of meeting the challenges of socio-economic development of regional systems has been described.
Sociological analysis of appeal of small business in modern conditions
Authors: Kubrakova Elena Ivanovna
Published: February 2017

Current economic situation doubts all universal approaches to investment attractiveness rating of small business in large cities of the Russian Federation. This problem starts to appear in small cities too. According to the authors, there appears necessity in determining citizen attitude to entrepreneurs and business generally.
The processes of mergers and acquisitions in the Russian banking business
Authors: Gritsenko Sophia Yevgenyevna , Rozhin Yuriy Petrovich
Published: February 2017

The article is dedicated to the changes in the banking sector due to sales and aggregation of the small and medium-sized banks. This paper describes the processes of consolidation and aggregation of the banking sector in Russia, it analyses the dynamics of the M&A deals and identifies the main trends in this market segment for 2017–2018. Based on the overview of the Russian M&A market (M&A means mergers and acquisitions) in the banking sector for the past years a conclusion is drawn about the aims and rationale of the modern processes of mergers and acquisitions in the Russian banking business.
Active methods as optimization model for teaching English for special purposes
Authors: Nechayuk Inna Alekseevna
Published: February 2017

The article provides the analyses of modern active learning methods that activate and accelerate the acquisition of foreign language communicative competence, adaptation to foreign language environment. Namely, active methods – communicative and competence, whose components are «brainstorming», «mind maps», «needs analysis», synectic method, role-plays are the elements of critical thinking. These methods are the most effective and meet the requirements of a modern business man. The methods defined are aimed solely at attracting language capacity and the development of communication skills by enhancing higher order thinking.
Math modeling in economics. Solutions of problem on use of raw materials and creation of a diet by means of a graphic method
Authors: Mamedalina Lyubov Aleksandrovna
Published: February 2017

The work is devoted to creation of mathematical model of the solution of problems on use of raw materials and drawing up a diet. These problems have been solved by the authors of this article by means of a graphic method in number.
The tactic of observation of patients with genital prolapse
Authors: Fedorova Alina Aleksandrovna , Lapteva Tatiana Nikolaevna
Published: February 2017

The article considers the problem of genital prolapse in women. This is not a rare pathology to date. On the basis of clinical hospital, the authors conducted the study, the statistical data and the results of observations of patients. The researcher also described the classification and different ways of treatment of this pathology, developed a new method of surgical treatment of genital prolapse (circular hemostatic suture in vaginal extirpation of the uterus). At the end of the article the conclusions have been made.
The development of communication skills in preschoolers in the process of theatrical activities
Authors: Maksimova Sevda Maksim kyzy
Published: February 2017

In the article, the author discussed the development of communication skills in preschoolers in the process of theatrical activities in terms of preschool educational establishment. On the basis of theoretical analysis results, previously performed by several authors of research works, the author justifies the importance of this work to implement good practice in preschool educational establishment, aimed at the formation of important child’s communicative abilities in this age. Analysis of the current modern conditions of activity of the preschool educational establishment and the failure of elaboration of thistopic determined the purpose of this study, which is based on formation of communicative abilities in children of preschool age through theatrical activities. The need for decisions formulated by the author of the study, determined the course of the experimental part of the work aimed at the identification of pedagogical conditions and the development of methods of learning, including theatrical activities and promoting the effective development of communication skills. In this paper the technique is presented quite briefly, however, the author reveals the main stages of its implementation in the activities of the preschool educational establishment. The result of logical and scientific experimental part of the study, the author confirms the effectiveness of the developed methodology for lessons, aimed at formation of high-level communicative abilities in preschoolers.
The assessment of competitiveness of advertising company (the example of LLC “Madzhenta”, Vladivostok)
Authors: Chireeva Yana Yurievna
Published: February 2017

The article presents the results of competitiveness analysis of LLC “Madzhenta” advertising company and its main competitors. The authors have assessed essential indicators of the company and its main rivals.
The space of educational interaction in the process of profession transformations
Authors: Popova Olga Ivanovna , Barazgova Evgenia Stanislavovna , Khitrin Kirill Leonidovich
Published: February 2017

The article is devoted to the analysis of the modern problems of interaction of the system of humanitarian education and the requirements of labor market (city of Ekaterinburg as an example). Based on the analysis of the data in 2016 of expert interviews and a survey of opinions of the representatives of various economic sectors, the authors managed to fix the trend of division of «new» and «old» humanitarian professions as the signal of labor market for the educational system. The article may be interesting for the managers of the system of professional training.
The characteristics of divorce proceedings
Authors: Avdeenkova Anna Sergeevna
Published: February 2017

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of divorce proceedings. The authors highlighted the need for continuous monitoring of the legislation combined with scientific theoretical researchers on this topic, that will allow to change the provisions of the Russian Federation Civil Procedural Code and the Russian Federation Family Code into line with needs of society.
The project activities during the work with gifted children
Authors: Osipova Sardana Nikolaevna
Published: February 2017

In this article the author presents an educational work with gifted children in collaboration with social partners. The article focuses on such pedagogical method of child development as an art project, which gives more opportunity for every child to realize their potential, talents, and ideas in art both individually and in a group.
Novosibirsk architectural landscape in a graphic design in the end of the XX century – beginning of the XXI century based on own developments
Authors: Kurilov Vladimir Nikolaevich
Published: February 2017

The article describes the author's creative method, working in the field of graphic design and applied graphics. The basis of his work – the architectural landscape of Novosibirsk. An educated architect, member of the Union of Artists of Russia, the author has always worked at the intersection of three powerful spheres of influence: architecture, design, easel graphics. His task was to achieve harmony trinity incarnation in his art.
The problem of the architectural heritage reconstruction
Authors: Alfazhr Mokhamad Abdul Karim , Osama Elservi
Published: February 2017

The subject of this research is the modern technology of the architectural monuments restoration, which makes possible to increase the design and performance, as well as the durability of historical objects. Choosing the most efficient, cost-effective and durable recovery and expanding of architectural monuments technologies is a priority of historical cities. Adoption of the faster and sound monuments restoration technology is neсessay because there are a lot of historical Russian cities in need of repair and reconstruction. Therefore, it is essential that new renovation works improvement methods and technologies on the basis of the western experience in construction to be found.
Drug Carrier Systems Based on Cyclodextrin Supramolecular Assemblies and Polymers: Present and Perspectives
Authors: Gonzalez-Gaitano Gustavo , Isasi Jose Ramon , Velaz Itziar , Zornoza Arantza
Published: February 2017

The pharmaceutical applications of cyclodextrins (CDs), cyclic oligosaccharides capable of including
hydrophobic molecules inside their cavities, have been known for decades. Besides the solubilising and encapsulating
abilities of natural and modified CDs due to the formation of inclusion complexes, there is an increasing
interest in organized macrostructures based on CDs as potential drug delivery devices and gene carrier systems.
The present review discusses first the case of drug carriers based on monomeric modified CDs (amphiphilic and
CD core-star polymers), in which self-assembly plays a major role. Polyrotaxanes, i.e., CDs threaded onto a
polymer chain, are then reviewed in relation to their pharmaceutical applications. Finally, covalently linked CDs,
either by grafting or crosslinking, are analyzed, including more complex structures formed by assembling CDcontaining
networks or chains. We have tried along this review to cover the most recent developments on these
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Peningkatan Hasil Belajar melalui Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe STAD pada Pembelajaran Dasar Sinyal Video
Authors: Utami Santi
Published: February 2017

This study aims at improving the student’s learning outcomes through the cooperative learning strategy with Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) at SMKN 1 Saptosari. This was classroom action research (CAR) consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were the grade X students of Audio Video Engineering A. The data collection technique used the documentation of daily tests to show the improvement. The data was analyzed with descriptive statistics. This study consisted of three cycles. The mean of test results for the first, second and third cycles were 7.06, 5.9 and 7.09 respectively. It showed that the cooperative learning strategy with STAD could improve the students’ achievement to fulfill the Minimum Mastery Criterion (MMC).
Upaya Memperkecil Kesenjangan Kompetensi Lulusan Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan dengan Tuntutan Dunia Industri
Authors: Wibowo Nugroho
Published: February 2017

Vocational High Schools are concerned with human resources development to cope the requirements of fast developing market. Indonesian education is still not comprehensive as it emphasizes on the hard skills and neglects the soft skills and eventually the graduates find difficulty to compete in the workforce. In preparing competent human resources as expected by the industry, the prioritised programs to be undertaken by the Vocational High Schools are (1) conducting the teaching factory program; (2) collaborative programs with the industry that consist of: field practices, internship (on the job training), industrial visits, recruitments, industrial classes; and (3) stakeholders’ guidance related to workforce.Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) sebagai salah satu pemegang peranan penting dalam penyiapan tenaga kerja dituntut untuk selalu dapat mengikuti kebutuhan pasar yang terus berkembang. Sekolah yang ada di Indonesia belum membentuk lulusan yang mempunyai dua keterampilan yaitu hard skillsdan soft skillsdan pada akhirnya lulusannya akan sulit bersaing di dunia kerja.Dalam menyiapkan tenaga kerja yang berkompeten sesuai harapan industri, SMK dapat melaksanakan program-program kegiatan yaitu: (1) program teaching factory; (2) Jalinan kerjasama dengan industri yang berbentuk: pengelolaan prakerin yang baik, magang (on the job training), pengelolaan kunjungan industri, rekruitmen tenaga kerja, penyelenggaraan kelas industri; dan (3) Penyuluhan dan pembinaan dari stake holder terkait dengan ketenagakerjaan.
A STUDY ON THE EMPOWERING TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE TO INCREASE TEACHERS’ EFFECTIVENESS IN VOCATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Djatmiko Istanto Wahyu
Published: February 2017

This study is to remind teachers that professional development and quality assurance are required to perform a good working in improving either learning process or school quality. Nowadays, teaching has been officially recognized as a profession. Consequently, teachers must be enforced professionally in their charges. To be professional in carrying their tasks, teachers must continuously improve competency themselves and perform quality assurance in their duties. This study is a literature review related to the importance of professional development and quality assurance in order to increase teachers’ effectiveness in providing learning services in Secondary Vocational Schools. Professional development is the need required by any teachers. Teachers’ professional development in Vocational Secondary School is expected to create changes in attitudes, improve the learning process and promote the students’ learning output and outcomes. In addition, teachers are not only responsible for improving the quality of learning outputs but also for working collaboratively with other teachers to elevate the quality of learning outcomes. It suggests the quality assurance as the key to achieve and to ensure the quality of teaching learning process and also the school’s effectiveness demanded by the stakeholders.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT BASED LEARNING E-MODULE FOR THE SUBJECT OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Authors: Astiti Luh , Darmawiguna I Gede Mahendra , Santyadiputra Gede Saindra
Published: February 2017

This study aims to (1) design e-learning module development as learning media for computer graphics subject at Department of Visual Communication Design for Grade 10 at SMK 1 Sukasada, (2) implement e-module design development as computer graphics subject’s learning media in Grade X Visual Communication Design at SMKN 1 Sukasada, (3) know the Grade X students’ response of Department of Visual Communication Design for E-learning module development as computer graphics subject learning media at Visual Communication Design Grade 10 at SMK 1 Sukasada. The research type used is Research and Development (R & D) with Dick and Carey model combined with waterfall development model. The research subjects are students in Grade X Visual Communication Design at SMK Negeri 1 Sukasada in 2015/2016 academic year. To know the students’ response to E-module, it is obtained by using questionnaires. The analysis of student response shows that the percentage of students who give Very Good response is 66.67%, the percentage of students who give Good response is 33.33%, and no students give Moderate, Poor or Very Poor response. Based on the results of study of student’s responses total percentage for E-module development as Computer Graphics subject learning media in Grade X Department of Visual Communication Design SMKN 1 Sukasada, it is in Very Good category.
Developing an instrument for measuring the faith of the students of Islamic senior high school
Authors: Shodiq Shodiq , Zamroni Zamroni , Kumaidi Kumaidi
Published: February 2017

The study aims to develop an instrument used to measure  faith of the students of Islamic senior high schools. The study was a research and development study consisting of three steps: pre development, development process, and presentation. The quantitative data analysis was to test the validity and reliability of the instrument and to test the model fit through the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) using LISREL 8.80 Program. The results of the study show that: (1) the faith instrument of the study is an inventory model of summated rating scale containing 113 items named as Islamic Faith Scale; (2) the instrument validity is considered as the loading factor value (the lowest loading factor value is 0.47 and the highest is 0.89). The instrument reliability regarded as the coefficient of the construct reliability is 0.7, (the coefficient of reliability construct of tashdiq al-qalb is 0.847, and the coefficient of the construct reliability of amal al-qalb is 0.999); (3) the overall model fit produces a fit model indicated by Chi Square (χ2) = 48.23, df = 64, p-value = 0.929 (p 0.05), and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.000 ( 0.08).
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