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Rede colaborativa de professores que ensinam matemática: articulando ensino, pesquisa e extensão
Authors: Gama Renata Prenstteter , Nakayama Bárbara Cristina Moreira Sicardi
Published: March 2017

O artigo objetiva analisar as articulações realizadas entre ensino, pesquisa e extensão no âmbito de um projeto que pertence ao Programa Observatório da Educação para evidenciar os tipos de práticas que potencializam o desenvolvimento profissional docente. Para isso, selecionaram-se: memórias das reuniões; narrativas dos professores e duas dissertações. A pesquisa qualitativa e interpretativa utilizou referenciais sobre as narrativas como movimento de investigação-formação, concepções de desenvolvimento profissional e parceria na formação de professores. Os resultados evidenciaram que os professores, ao participarem de formações, reflexões e sistematizações compartilhadas sobre suas próprias práticas, desenvolvem uma postura investigativa com a construção da autoria e autonomia emancipatória no exercício da profissão docente. Também há destaque para a fertilidade das narrativas como estratégia de reflexão, para a potencialidade da indissociabilidade entre ensino, pesquisa e extensão.
Reflexões em um espaço virtual de formação de professores de matemática
Authors: Javaroni Sueli Liberatti , Zampieri Maria Teresa
Published: March 2017

Neste artigo discorre-se sobre um recorte de dados provenientes de um curso de extensão universitária realizado com professores de Matemática. Esse curso foi uma das ações do projeto “Mapeamento do uso das tecnologias da informação nas aulas de Matemática no Estado de São Paulo” . Traz-se aqui parte das discussões do fórum do ambiente virtual Moodle, sobre uma atividade com o software GeoGebra, em que se abordou o Teorema de Pitágoras. Analisaram-se as discussões com base na ideia de Multiálogo e evidenciaram-se conversas entrecruzadas, que culminaram em propostas e adaptações na atividade inicial, feitas pelos professores, buscando contemplar seus respectivos ambientes educacionais.
Organização do ensino de matemática na perspectiva histórico-cultural: um processo didático-formativo
Authors: Franco Patrícia Lopes Jorge , Longarezi Andréa Maturano , Marco Fabiana Fiorezi de
Published: March 2017

O artigo apresenta contribuições da perspectiva histórico-cultural e Teoria da Atividade no processo formativo de uma professora de matemática do Ensino Fundamental, na escola pública municipal de Ituiutaba – MG. A partir de Leontiev (1978), Davidov (1986), Vigotski (1984) problematiza como a organização do ensino para o desenvolvimento do pensamento e conceitos teóricos algébricos, se constitui em conteúdo e forma do processo formativo da professora. A pesquisa desenvolve-se pelo materialismo histórico-dialético e caracteriza-se como de intervenção didático-formativa. Durante o processo são produzidos, colaborativamente, três atividades orientadoras de ensino com conceitos algébricos, dentre as quais se discute um episódio composto de uma cena, com três unidades de análise: compartilhamento/interações; apropriações/objetivações; atribuição de sentido. As unidades revelam o modo da professora atribuir sentido às ações na práxis docente, na unidade de sua atividade prática e teórica.
Desenvolvimento profissional de professores que ensinam matemática: colaboração e materiais curriculares (educativos)
Authors: Oliveira Andréia Maria Pereira de
Published: March 2017

Este artigo, que serviu como Trabalho Encomendado do GT19 – Educação Matemática, na 37ª Reunião Anual da Anped, discute o tema “Desenvolvimento profissional de professores que ensinam Matemática: colaboração e materiais curriculares no âmbito do Programa Observatório da Educação (OBEDUC)”. Para tal propósito, inicialmente, apresenta-se uma síntese dos trabalhos enviados ao GT19 como contribuição para a abordagem do tema. Em seguida, aborda-se a noção de práticas pedagógicas promotoras de desenvolvimento profissional como constructo teórico decorrente da análise dos artigos. Tais práticas podem ser agrupadas em organização do ensino de Matemática, produção de materiais curriculares (educativos) e ações formativas.
PNE e condição docente: para uma ontologia do trabalho docente
Authors: Santos Vinício de Macedo
Published: March 2017

Os Planos Nacionais de Educação (PNE) produzidos após a Constituição de 1988 têm sido importantes como política de Estado para a educação. Mesmo ocorrendo disputas de interesse, espaço e recursos na sua elaboração, tramitação e execução, os dois últimos PNE avançam, contemplando algumas demandas históricas dos educadores e da sociedade brasileira. Entretanto, a exemplo do que já está ocorrendo, as próprias metas e as estratégias adotadas, as restrições financeiras e até mesmo a extinção impostas recentemente (em 2015) a políticas públicas educacionais pertinentes e inovadoras implementadas na última década demonstram que se trava ferrenho embate entre forças políticas e projetos distintos para a educação pública do País. No texto focaliza-se a meta 7 do PNE, por ser aquela cujas estratégias parecem ser as que mais atingem as esferas do ensino, da aprendizagem e da formação docente, institucionalizando práticas desenvolvidas informalmente nas escolas e afetando seriamente a condição docente.
Analytical solution for bending and buckling response of laminated non-homogeneous plates using a simplified-higher order theory
Authors: Turan Ferruh , Başoğlu Muhammed Fatih , Zerin Zihni
Published: March 2017

In this study, analytical solutions for the bending and buckling analysis of simply supported laminated non-homogeneous composite plates based on first and simplified-higher order theory are presented. The simplified-higher order theory assumes that the in-plane rotation tensor is constant through the thickness. The constitutive equations of these theories were obtained by using principle of virtual work. Numerical results for the bending response and critical buckling loads of cross-ply laminates are presented. The effect of non-homogeneity, lamination schemes, aspect ratio, side-to-thickness ratio and in-plane orthotropy ratio on the bending and buckling response were analysed. The obtained results are compared with available elasticity and higher order solutions in the literature. The comparison studies show that simplified-higher order theory can achieve the same accuracy of the existing higher order theory for non-homogeneous thin plate.
A Study on the Relationship between Academic Delay of Gratification and Emotional Intelligence in Professional Courses Students
Authors: Chakraborty Rajib , Lekha V. Chitra
Published: March 2017

The present study is an attempt to examine the relationship between academic delay of gratification and emotional intelligence in professional courses students. Sample for the study includes 136 urban students ( 99 boys and 37 girls ) from Engineering, Pharmacy, Law and Education courses of Sultan Ul Uloom Education Society, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The data for measuring delay of gratification is collected using Academic Delay of Gratification Scale (ADOGS) for college students prepared by Hefer Bembenutty (1997). Emotional intelligence is measured by collecting data using the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire – Adolescent Short Form (TEIQue- ASF), prepared by Petrides, K. V. and Furnham, A. (2006) for adolescents. For data analysis, Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation coefficient is used. The significance of the test is calculated for the level of significance α at 0.05, using SPSS Statistics Ver.23. Power analysis using G Power Software is used to reveal the minimum sample size to 112 for effect size 0.3 and power 0.9. The findings of the study reveal positive in nature, moderate in strength and highly significant relationship between the variables. No role of gender is found. Educational implications are discussed.
Magnetoresistance, Gating and Proximity Effects in Ultrathin NbN-Bi2Se3 Bilayers
Authors: Koren Gad
Published: March 2017

Ultrathin Bi2Se3-NbN bilayers comprise a simple proximity system of a topological insulator and an s-wave superconductor for studying gating effects on topological superconductors. Here we report on 3 nm thick NbN layers of weakly connected superconducting islands, overlayed with 10 nm thick Bi2Se3 film which facilitates enhanced proximity coupling between them. Resistance versus temperature of the most resistive bilayers shows insulating behavior but with signs of superconductivity. We measured the magnetoresistance (MR) of these bilayers versus temperature with and without a magnetic field H normal to the wafer (MR=[R(H)-R(0)]/\{[R(H)+R(0)]/2\}), and under three electric gate-fields of 0 and ±2 MV/cm. The MR results showed a complex set of gate sensitive peaks which extended up to about 30 K. The results are discussed in terms of vortex physics, and the origin of the different MR peaks is identified and attributed to flux-flow MR in the isolated NbN islands and the different proximity regions in the Bi2Se3 cap-layer. The dominant MR peak was found to be consistent with enhanced proximity induced superconductivity in the topological edge currents regions. The high temperature MR data suggest a possible pseudogap phase or a highly extended fluctuation regime.
Preparation and Evaluation of an Elusive Polymorph of Mefenamic Acid by High Pressure Techniques
Authors: Abbas Nasir , Oswald Iain , Pulham Colin R.
Published: March 2017

High pressure crystallization technique has been successfully used to prepare an elusive form II of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Mefenamic acid. Single crystal of form II was grown at 0.3 GPa from an 4:1 methanol/ ethanol mixture as a solvent using Diamond Anvil Cell. Comparison of crystal structures show that the efficient packing of MA molecules in Form II results from the structural flexibility of MA acid molecules. Compression studies performed on the single crystal of form I resulted in 14 % decrease of unit cell volume up to 2.5 GPa. No phase transition was observed up to this pressure. A reconstructive phase transition is required to induce conformational changes in the structure, which is confirmed by crystallization at high pressure results.
Paniculectomía masiva en lipodistrofia abdominal gigante: cuando el beneficio supera los riesgos
Authors: Esteban Vico Juan Ramón , Simón Sanz Eduardo , Delgado Ruiz Trinidad , García Sánchez José María , Llinás Porte Abel
Published: March 2017

Introducción: Panniculus morbidus es una entidad que aparece como estadio final de la obe-sidad mórbida. Se trata de una enfermedad de la pared abdominal que genera morbilidadlocal, problemas higiénicos y discapacidad funcional.Describimos un caso de paniculectomía masiva en paciente con lipodistrofia abdominalsevera. La mayor hasta la fecha realizada en nuestro servicio.Caso clínico: Varón de 79 a˜nos con un IMC de 45.9 kg/m2que presentaba un faldón abdominalsevero que llegaba a la altura de las rodillas con importante afectación cutánea (intertrigo,edema, úlceras) y limitación funcional. Se llevó a cabo paniculectomía masiva conservadoracon resección de 20 kg de tejido abdominal. Presentó una complicación mayor por hematomaque requirió revisión quirúrgica y complicaciones menores relacionadas con la herida quese resolvieron satisfactoriamente.Discusión: La paniculectomía masiva supone una mejoría funcional significativa y una mayorcalidad de vida en los pacientes con lipodistrofia abdominal. Sin embargo, la tasa de compli-caciones es elevada y se requiere una correcta planificación, ejecución quirúrgica y manejoperioperatorio para optimizar los resultados.Conclusión: La paniculectomía se presenta como la única opción viable, no exenta de com-plicaciones, para la reducción del faldón abdominal en casos severos de obesidad mórbidao tras pérdidas masivas de peso.© 2016 Sociedad Hispanoamericana.
Hernia obturatriz y obstrucción intestinal. Reporte de caso
Authors: González Ospina David Alejandro , Ortega Toscano César Andrés , Flórez Arango Natalia , Flórez Leguía María Katherine
Published: March 2017

La hernia obturatriz es una causa rara de obstrucción intestinal. Es frecuente en muje-res multíparas, con pérdida de peso marcada. El diagnóstico preoperatorio es un reto y sumanejo es quirúrgico, pero dada su poca frecuencia no existen recomendaciones sobre unatécnica universal. Se presenta el caso de una mujer con obstrucción intestinal y diagnósticotomográfico de hernia obturatriz. Se realiza abordaje mediante laparotomía infraumbilical,con reducción exitosa de la hernia y reparación con malla sin resección intestinal.
Comparación de dos técnicas de sutura para cierre aponeurótico en laparotomía media en pacientes con alto riesgo de evisceración posquirúrgica
Authors: Lozada Hernández Edgard Efrén , Mayagoitia González Juan Carlos , Smolinski Kurek Rafal , Álvarez Canales José de Jesús , Montiel Hinojosa Luis , Hernández Villegas Leticia
Published: March 2017

Introducción: La evisceración posquirúrgica es una complicación con origen multifactorial.Los estudios para prevenirla modifican la técnica de cierre. La técnica reinforced tensión line(RTL) se ha usado en el tratamiento de hernias incisionales.Material y métodos: Ensayo clínico en pacientes sometidos a laparotomía media. Se formarondos grupos: 1) control con cierre habitual, y 2) grupo experimental con la técnica RTL. Seevaluó la presencia de evisceración posquirúrgica.Resultados: Terminaron el estudio 89 pacientes. Se presentaron un total de 9 (20 %) y 2 (4.5 %)evisceraciones, con diferencia a favor de la técnica RTL con una p de 0.0273.Conclusiones: Se encontró que la técnica RTL reduce la incidencia de evisceración posquirúr-gica.
Las incisiones de descargas de Albanese en el cierre de defectos catastróficos
Authors: Cano Carlos A. , Yarade María E. , Gutierres Nancy
Published: March 2017

Introducción: Las incisiones de descargas musculares a distancia fueron descritas por AlfonsoAlbanese para el tratamiento de las grandes eventraciones posoperatorias abdominales.Objetivo: Análisis del uso de este procedimiento en el cierre del defecto abdominal catastró-fico.Material y método: Estudio retrospectivo y observacional de historias clínicas. De 107 pacien-tes con abdomen abierto y contenido, 13 cumplieron los dos criterios de inclusión.Evolucionaron con un abdomen catastrófico, cuyo cierre es el motivo de esta comunicación.Resultados: En todos los pacientes fue posible la realización de incisiones de descargasmusculares. La morbilidad hallada fue de 4 seromas y 2 infecciones del sitio quirúrgicosuperficial, sin recidivas.Conclusiones: En el cierre de defectos catastróficos, las incisiones de descargas de Albaneseson factibles, con aceptable morbilidad.
Anatomía, hernia y calidad de vida
Authors: Moreno Egea Alfredo
Published: March 2017

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Fabrication of dye natural as a photosensitizers in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC)
Authors: Hardani Hardani , Hendra Hendra , Darmawan Muh. Iman , Cari C , Supriyanto Agus
Published: March 2017

The purpose of this study was to obtain optical properties (absorption spectrum) and electrical properties (photoconductivity) of organic dyes in DSSC performance. optical and electrical properties were tested by using UV-Visible Spectrophotometer and Elkahfi 1601 PC 100 / IV meter, respectively, while Keithley Type 2600A is used for the characterization of DSSC. This study is a great base to explore and investigate the development of DSSC solar cells using natural dyes (organic). Spectra optimal absorption and photoconductivity produced by natural dyes (organic). The results of this study indicate that the absorption spectrum of natural dyes (organic) in the range of 300-500 nm. electrical characteristics (I-V) of the increase in linear dye under illumination. I-V characteristics of DSSC from organically produced natural dyes to color the biggest-mangosteen obtained Voc of 565 mV; JSC = 1.52 A / m2; FF = 0.12; and η_ef is approximately 0.09%, respectively,. The conclusion of this study, natural dyes (organic) can be an attractive alternative as a dye.
Conversion of Glenohumeral Fusion to Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Authors: Toney C. Brian , Thompson Matthew J. , Barnes Brandon J. , Boardman N. Douglas
Published: March 2017

Case:

A 41-year-old woman presented 5 years after glenohumeral arthrodesis. She experienced symptomatic relief following conversion to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, regaining nearly full passive range of motion and >50% of normal active forward flexion, abduction, internal rotation, and external rotation.

Conclusion:

Conversion from glenohumeral arthrodesis to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in a patient with a functioning deltoid and adequate bone stock may provide symptomatic relief and improved function in the setting of symptomatic glenohumeral arthrodesis refractory to conservative measures.
Effect of hot aqueous extract of seeds and leaves of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) on embryonic development in swiss albino mice
Authors: Aziz Tara A.T. , Gali Mohammad A.
Published: March 2017

The present study has conducted to investigate the effect of hot aqueous extract of seeds and leaves of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) on embryonic development in Swiss albino mice morphologically , the results is showed throught dosage pregnant female orally after period 4, 8, 12days at the beginning of pregnancy by doses 100 , 200 , 300 mg/kg of body weight , the results showed normal period of pregnancy 21 days and abortion did not occur when the pregnant mice take the hot aqueous extract of leaves of fenugreek, but the pregnant mice that take the hot aqueous extract of seeds of fenugreek occurred abortion of embryos and showed some histopathological changes in ovaries and uterus such as congestion, hemorrhage, necrosis, odema, no morphological malformations observed in embryos.
Food Applications of Monosodium Glutamate Salt Produced from Bacillus subtilis EN3A1-P19U7
Authors: Al-Attar Eman J. , Salih Nidhal M. , Al-Rajhi Shaymaa H.
Published: March 2017

The aim of this study was to get monosodium glutamate (MSG) flavor, which was obtained from glutamic acid, that produced from local isolated from Bacillus subtilis EN3A1-P19U7 which genetically improved, from Bacillus subtilis EN3A1-P19U7, and applied in sausage chicken meat, mayonnaise and vegetable and lentil soup, it has been added MSG product in this study at different concentrations with the use of chicken broth cubes (Maggi) as a commercial flavor for comparison, and it was conducted sensory evaluation of these products and found that the addition of MSG product this study at the level of 0.6% to the sausage chicken and 0.6% to the mayonnaise and 0.15% to the vegetable and lentil soup, the results of sensory evaluation show not significant difference (P?0.05) with the same samples containing 2% of Maggi.
Studying the effective of conductor polymer substrate on the electrical properties of semiconductors
Authors: Jabor Afrah Abdul Hussain
Published: March 2017

This research includes depositionof thin film of semiconductor, CdSe by vaccum evaporation on conductor polymers substrate to the poly aniline where, the polymer deposition on the glass substrats by polymerization oxidation tests polymeric films and studied the structural and optical properties through it,s IR and UV-Vis , XRD addition to thin film CdSe, on of the glass substrate and on the substrate of polymer poly-aniline and when XRD tests was observed to improve the properties of synthetic tests as well as the semiconductor Hall effect proved to improve the electrical properties significantly
Preparation and study of the structural and optical properties of Bi2S3 thin films by Spray pyrolysis method
Authors: Ghafouri Suad Khalil , Jabor Ghufran Zuham
Published: March 2017

In this research Bi2S3 thin films have been prepared on glass substrates using chemical spray pyrolysis method at substrate temperature (300oC) and molarity (0.015) mol.
Structural and optical properties of the thin films above have been studied; XRD analysis demonstrated that the Bi2S3 films are polycrystalline with (031) orientation and with Orthorhombic structure. The optical properties were studied using the spectral of the absorbance and transmission of films in wavelength ranging (300-1100) nm. The study showed that the films have high transmission within the range of the visible spectrum. Also absorption coefficient, extinction coefficient and the optical energy gap (Eg) was calculated, found that the film have direct energy gap equal to 2.8 eV.
Adsorption of Congo Red Dye from Aqueous Solution onto Natural and Modified Bauxite Clays
Authors: Ghati Shaymaa K. , Sulaiman Intidhar D. , Abdulla Najwa I.
Published: March 2017

The adsorption behavior of congo red dye from its aqueous solutions was investigated onto natural and modified bauxite clays. Both bauxite and modified bauxite are primarily characterized by using, FTIR, SEM, AFM, and XRD. Several variables are studied as a function of adsorption including contact time, adsorbent weight, pH, ionic strength, particle size and temperature under batch adsorption technique. The absorbance of the solution before and after adsorption was measured spectrophotometrically. The equilibrium data fit with Langmuir model of adsorption and the linear regression coefficient R2 is found to be 0.9832 and 0.9630 for natural and modified bauxite respectively at 37.5°C which elucidate the best fitting isotherm model. The general shape of the adsorption isotherm of congo red on natural and modified bauxite is consistent with (H-type) on the Giles classification. Different thermodynamic parameters such as Gibb's free energy, enthalpy and entropy of the on-going adsorption process have also been evaluated. The thermodynamic analyses of the congo red adsorption on natural and modified bauxite indicate that the systems are endothermic in nature
An efficient of Sansevieriatrifasciataplantas biosorbent for the treatment of metal contaminated industrial effluents
Authors: Tariq Saadia R. , Iqbal Farah , Safa Yusra
Published: March 2017

Sansevieriatrifasciata was studied as a potential biosorbent for chromium, copper and nickel removal in batch process from electroplating and tannery effluents. Different parameters influencing the biosorption process such as pH, contact time, and amount of biosorbent were optimized while using the 80 mm sized particles of the biosorbent. As high as 91.3 % Ni and 92.7 % Cu were removed at pH of 6 and 4.5 respectively, while optimum Cr removal of 91.34 % from electroplating and 94.6 % from tannery effluents was found at pH 6.0 and 4.0 respectively. Pseudo second order model was found to best fit the kinetic data for all the metals as evidenced by their greater R2 values. FTIR characterization of biosorbent revealed the presence of carboxyl and hydroxyl groups on its surface that were responsible for metal uptake. The data for Cr removal from both the effluents was best explained by Langmuir model, while data for Ni and Cu removal was best fitted to Freundlich isotherm. Moreover, 84% biosorbent was recovered on desorption
Comparing Fitness to Work Assessments on Offshore Employees Using Telehealth Versus Conventional Method
Authors: Mohamed Abdul Halim , Mohd Shaffi Mohamad Sabri , Rao Prakash
Published: March 2017

Illnesses which can be easily managed in the urban setting (e.g. an asthmatic attack) may result in a crisis when it occurs at a remote oil and gas facility. To mitigate risks, most offshore operators mandate regular medical assessments on offshore workers. These medical assessments for fitness to work (FTW) are normally conducted face-to-face, at a physician's clinic onshore. They are conducted when the employee has been demobilised from the offshore platform (i.e. during their rest days). Recent technological advances have allowed physicians to conduct FTW assessments remotely using telehealth equipment. This presents oil and gas operators with the opportunity to save on consultation and travel costs, as well as the time taken to pursue an assessment.
Overcoming Challenges in Respirator Fit Testing in Upstream Malaysia
Authors: Hamzah Rosnan , Ain Zali Nurul , Yusoff Nor Hashim
Published: March 2017

Objective/Scope

An approach to established governance in respirator fit testing for Malaysia Upstream, where previously the practice were inconsistently meeting regulatory expectation. Base on survey conducted, small number of the upstream operators/service providers has a program in place and number of the respirator user that had undergone the periodic fit test were extremely low. The challenges in establishing the governance were unfamiliarity of the industry on the respiratory fit testing objectives and requirements, unavailability of specific guidelines and scarcity of competent fit tester in Malaysia which are also common challenges across the other industries in Malaysia.

Method/Procedure/Process

PETRONAS Guidelines For Respirator Fit Testing Programme for Upstream Oil and Gas in Malaysia which served as the main governance document, was established through (1) benchmarking of standards and methods, (2) stakeholders and experts input and (3) practicality of implementation in Malaysia. The establishment of the MPM Respiratory Fit Testing Advisory Panel serve as to provide strategic outlook on the respirator fit testing program in Malaysia including growth and continuous development of competent fit tester. Process for application, appointment and assurance was established to maintain the minimum standard for MPM Approved Fit Tester. Communication and promotion campaign was conducted to reach the potential service and training providers as to increase the number of competent fit tester.

Result/Observation/Conclusion

The governance guideline had obtain recognition by Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) to be implemented in the Upstream Malaysia. Six month after the enforcement date of the guideline, a total of more than 3000 workers has undergo fit testing. As to date, the number of MPM Approved Fit Tester has grown to 82and increasing, to meet the demand of the periodic fit testing.

Novel/Additive

A comprehensive approach for solution on HSE governance begin with situational assessment, benchmarking, to solution for system and mechanism for successful and sustainable respirator fit testing program in Upstream Malaysia.
Achieving Common Requirements for Improved Safety and Efficiency
Authors: Popat N. , Hawkes C. , Bergeron S. , Carvalho M. , Cruickshank K. , Devincq S. , Gratz G. , Mugno A. , Perkins B. , Stroud D. , Sotoudehmanesh S. , Trapp J. , Burton A. , Vassiliev N. , Valdes O. Reyes
Published: March 2017

The list of 13 fabrication site hazardous activities has been derived from focusing on the areas where significant incidents or near misses with fatality potential have occurred, while also taking into account existing safety practices common within the industry. Analysis of 10 years of IOGP incident data validated the final selection of the recommended practices by the IOGP Task Force. The IOGP Fabrication Site Construction Safety (FSCS) Recommended Practices document will provide standardized minimum requirements for addressing safety risks associated with the 13 listed hazardous activities, as well as a general section that addresses site-wide requirements. The objective of the FSCS Recommended Practices is to support the use of fabrication site specific construction practices that meet or exceed the requirements of the IOGP Recommended Practices, independently of the customer.

This paper uses the on-going development of the IOGP FSCS Recommended Practices as a case study on how to drive for greater industry consistency to achieve a safer work environment and to remove inefficiencies.
Offshore Self-Regulation OSR Implementation in Malaysia Upstream Activities
Authors: Ghani Abdullah Abdul , Md Sodari Mohd Dali , Abd Rashid Rashidah Lailiah , Hazlim Husain M , Abdullah Fakrul , Samat Siti Mariam
Published: March 2017

The objective of this paper is to share the successful implementation of offshore self regulation in Malaysia upstream activities. Post P.U.(A) 106 Exemption Order gazetted by the Malaysian Authority to PETRONAS in 2013, Offshore Self Regulation Management System (OSRMS) was established to demonstrate compliance with this Order through strategic collaboration between PETRONAS and Malaysia Government Authority i.e. Department of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH). Annual activities are deliberated in a joint Technical Working Committee and implementation is steered by a Joint Management Committee. The Offshore Self Regulation (OSR) allows operators to manage and sustain safe operation of all offshore facilities using their own management processes in lieu of prescriptive regulation.

One of the exemption order conditions is related to determination and certification of eligible Inspector (then known as an OSR Inspector) to examine the integrity of certificated machinery. This is achieved through joint competency assessment of potential candidates from Petroleum Arrangement Contractors (PAC) and certification by DOSH. At the same time a competency development program is established as an option for potential candidates to prepare themselves to become certified OSR Inspector. Any of assessed candidates with gaps may enhance their competencies through the program.

There are three (3) categories of audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the management system in meeting the OSR objectives. Tier 1 is internal PAC audit, Tier 2 Audit is conducted by PETRONAS and Tier 3 is a joint audit by PETRONAS and DOSH. An effective implementation of offshore self regulation management system would therefore assure the integrity and reliability of the installation or facilities. It will also safeguard the health and safety of those personnel working on offshore installations.

The implementation of self-regulation is benefiting all stakeholders including the owner (PETRONAS), occupiers (PAC operators) and government agency (DOSH) in managing occupational safety and health (OSH) and asset integrity in an efficient and cost effective way.
Minimum Requirement for Basic Onshore Safety Training Module for Upstream Malaysia Remote Location
Authors: Hamzah Rosnan , Ibrahim Ruzaini , Sapli Nur Syahadah , Yusoff Nor Hashim
Published: March 2017

Objective/Scope

An approach to develop the minimum training module requirement for training providers to conduct basic onshore safety & emergency. The purpose of the training is to provide induction in basic safety and emergency awareness for personnel working at remote locations of Malaysia onshore upstream activities. Unfamiliarity to the unique nature of Malaysian tropical forest and its hazards to personnel in upstream onshore activities (exploration, drilling or production), require a specific module for basic safety training to fit with the Malaysian onshore upstream environment. The challenges in developing the minimum training module requirement includes the unavailability of requirement/guidelines/standard, training module and centers as well as governance in place to ensure sustainable implementation.

Method/Procedure/Process

A task force consist of experts was established to develop the guideline on the minimum training module. The essential elements in the minimum module includes basic onshore safety, basic jungle safety, first aid, self-rescue and basic jungle and river survival. Practical trainings of the essential elements was also designed. In collaboration with a training center, pilot study was conducted. The training center has developed the training module including the practical training based on the minimum requirement. Participants was selected to undergo trial session of the new training program. 2 trial sessions was conducted prior to finalization of the minimum training module requirement.

Result/Observation/Conclusion

PETRONAS Basic Onshore Safety & Emergency Training Module Requirements for Personnel Working at Remote Locations of Malaysia Onshore Upstream was rolled out in December. The medical fitness assessment requirements and identification of risk group that shall be required to undergo the training was also developed. Audit tools and approval system to be use in assessing potential training provider was established. A training provider has been assessed and approved as PETRONAS Basic Onshore Safety and Emergency Training Course.

Novel/Additive

Developing an induction requirement for safety and emergency as preparation prior to executing onshore upstream oil and gas activities at remote locations in the unique Malaysian tropical environment.
Eficiencia técnica en la agricultura familiar: Análisis envolvente de datos (DEA) versus aproximación de fronteras estocásticas (SFA).
Authors: Rodriguez Sperat Ramiro , Brugiafreddo María Pía , Raña Erica
Published: March 2017

El presente trabajo estudia la eficiencia técnica en la producción de leche de cabra en la cuenca lechera caprina de Santiago del Estero, utilizando el Análisis Envolvente de Datos (DEA) y la Aproximación de Fronteras Estocásticas (SFA). En relación a la eficiencia de los productores estudiados, se observa que la cuenca lechera caprina de Santiago del Estero cuenta con índices de eficiencia técnica promedio de 0.567 (utilizando DEA CRS), 0.693 (utilizando DEA VRS) y 0.745 (utilizando SFA). Mediante la comparación de los resultados se observa que no existirían diferencias en los resultados entre DEA (VRS) y SFA, en cambio si se observan diferencias al comparar los resultados de DEA (CRS) y SFA. En ese marco, no se encontraron fundamentos para utilizar uno u otro método para los estudios de eficiencia en la agricultura familiar, debiéndose tomar la decisión de que método utilizar para cada caso en particular, de acuerdo al tipo de información disponible, la formación de cada investigador y la aplicación que se busque dar a los resultados.
Fabrication of sponge biomass adsorbent through UV-induced surface-initiated polymerization for the adsorption of Ce(III) from wastewater
Authors: Liu Chen , Yan Chunjie , Zhou Sen , Ge Wen
Published: March 2017

The recovery of rare earth ions from industrial wastewater has aroused wide concern in recent years. In present work, we synthesized a novel three-dimensional adsorbent (denoted as LF-AA) by grafting loofah fiber with acrylic acid via ultraviolet radiation. The LF-AA was washed by boiling water and subjected to soxhlet extraction with acetone and then fully characterized by attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Rare earth ion (Ce(III)) was selected as a model to validate its adsorption property. The saturation adsorption capacity for Ce(III) reaches 527.5 mg/g. Not only was this material highly efficient at adsorbing Ce(III) from aqueous solutions, it also proved to have ideal performance in regeneration; the total adsorption capacity of LF-AA for Ce(III) after six successive cycles decreased only 6.40% compared with the initial capacity of LF-AA. More importantly, the LF-AA can be easily separated from aqueous solutions because of its three-dimensional sponge natural structure. This study provides a new insight into the fabrication of biomass adsorbent and demonstrated that the LF-AA can be used as excellent adsorbent for the recovery of rare earth ions from wastewater.
INTERVENÇÕES EDUCATIVAS E SEU IMPACTO NA CULTURA DE SEGURANÇA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Marinho Monique Mendes , Radünz Vera , Tourinho Francis Solange Vieira , Da Rosa Luciana Martins , Misiak Marciele
Published: March 2017

Objetivo: analisar as produções científicas sobre intervenções educativas desenvolvidas com profissionais de enfermagem voltadas para melhorar a segurança do paciente e que avaliaram a cultura de segurança após essa intervenção. Metodologia: utilizou-se a revisão integrativa de literatura eletrônica em seis bases de dados, com descritores específicos para cada base, publicados no período de janeiro de 2009 a novembro de 2014. Resultados: foram submetidos à análise nove estudos, resultando em duas categorias: Treinamentos didáticos e Programas Específicos de Segurança do Paciente. Conclusão: as produções apontaram atividades educativas que podem incentivar e melhorar a cultura de segurança do paciente.Descritores: Segurança do Paciente; Cultura; Educação; Capacitação em Serviço; Enfermagem.EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION AND IMPACT ON SAFETY CULTURE: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEWObjective: to know the scientific productions about educational interventions developed with nursing professionals aimed at improving patient safety and that evaluated the safety culture after this intervention. Methodology: it was the integrative review of electronic literature search in six data bases with specific descriptors for each base, published between January 2009 and November 2014. Results: nine studies were submitted to analysis, resulting in two categories: Didactic Training and Specific Programs of Patient Safety. Conclusion: the productions aimed at educational activities that can stimulate and improve the culture of patient safety.Descriptors: Patient Safety; Culture; Education; Inservice Training; Nursing.INTERVENCIÓN EDUCATIVA Y SU IMPACTO EN LA CULTURA DE SEGURIDAD: UNA REVISIÓN INTEGRADORAObjetivo: conocer las producciones científicas sobre intervenciones educativas desarrolladas con profesionales de enfermería orientadas a mejorar la seguridad del paciente que evaluaron la cultura de la seguridad después de esta interveción. Metodologia: se ha utilizado la revisión integradora de literatura electrónica en seis bancos de datos con descriptores específicos para cada banco, publicados en el periodo de enero de 2009 a noviembre del 2014. Resultados: fueron submetidas al análisis nueve estudios, resultando en dos categorias: Entrenamientos didacticos y Programas Específicos de Seguridad del Paciente. Conclusion: las producciones apuntaron actividades educativas que pueden incentivar y mejorar la cultura de seguridad del paciente.Descriptores: Seguridad del Paciente; Cultura; Educación; Capacitación en Servicio Enfermería.
Improving Products of Vegetable Types in Dryland on Potatoes Compost Waste Basis and Cattle Rumen
Authors: Karnata I Nengah , Putra Anak Agung Gede
Published: March 2017

The research has been conducted to determine the effect of potato waste compost + cattle rumen to increase soil fertility and the product of several vegetable kinds. The research location was in Desa Candikuning, Bedugul, Bali with altitude was 1,247 m above the sea level. The climate types including B3 with 7-8 months on wet and 4 -5 months on dry. The research was conducted from May to October 2014 using a Randomized Block Design of nested pattern factorial. The treatment was attempted was potato waste compost + cattle rumen towards several kinds of vegetables, each treatment was replicated three times. The research results of nutrient consist of potato waste compost + cattle rumen showed C-organic was 6.940% N-Total, 0.310% P-provided, 23.69 ppm and 0.340% K-Total. The application of potato waste compost + cattle rumen increased a soil of C-organic from 1.840% to be 3.75%, N-Total of soil increased from 0.159 to be 0.260%, P-Provided of increasing soil from 437.180 ppm to be 2900 ppm and K-Total of increasing soil from 0.04% to be 0.08%. the treatment of potato waste compost + cattle rumen showed the significance increasing for five kinds of vegetables were attempted. Four vegetable types crops were attempted, namely lettuce, green vegetables, phak choy, and spinach unplug showed a variety improvement, it was a very real and not real. However, on Kaylan, potato waste composting + cattle rumen was no significant effect.
Dinámica multitemporal de las coberturas y el espejo de agua en la laguna de Fúquene
Authors: Castillo Ivón Maritza , Rodríguez Miguel Ángel
Published: March 2017

La laguna de Fúquene, ubicada en los valles de Ubaté y Chiquinquirá, es uno de los ecosistemas acuáticos más importantes del altiplano cundiboyacense, en Colombia. Desde hace varias décadas, la población circundante a la laguna se ha beneficiado de los servicios que ofrece este ecosistema, tales como la provisión de agua para la agricultura y los acueductos locales, pesca, turismo y transporte. Sin embargo, anteriores procesos de desecación y eutrofización de sus aguas, debidas a la carga orgánica y de nutrientes vertida de manera descontrolada sobre este cuerpo de agua, han ocasionado fuertes impactos ambientales sobre este ecosistema. Una de las principales evidencias del disturbio antrópico ha sido la progresiva reducción del espejo de agua a favor del crecimiento de diferentes tipos de coberturas vegetales acuáticas. Con el fin de analizar la dinámica de estas coberturas vegetales en el tiempo y en el espacio se emplearon herramientas de sensorización remota y sistemas de información geográfica. Mediante el análisis multitemporal de imágenes de satélite obtenidas en el periodo comprendido entre 1984 y 2003 se determinó que el área del espejo de agua presentó una disminución del 78.7 %. Espacialmente se estableció que la aparición y expansión de la vegetación acuática se ha dado desde las orillas norte y sur de la laguna. La disponibilidad restringida de imágenes de satélite no permitió establecer la tendencia actual de las áreas del espejo de agua y de las coberturas vegetales. La aplicación de herramientas de sensorización remota y sistemas de información geográfica permitió una cuantificación bastante precisa de los cambios espaciales y temporales que han presentado las coberturas de la laguna a lo largo del periodo de tiempo considerado, aun cuando la desecación de la laguna y la pérdida del espejo de agua es un fenómeno plenamente comprendido para la laguna de Fúquene.
The Influence of Anthropogenic Activities on Macro-Invertearates Assemblage and Water Quality in the Crocodile River (East) Mpumalanga, South Africa
Authors: MI Soko , T Gyedu-Ababio
Published: March 2017

Biological indicators such as macro-invertebrates and water quality parameters can give an overalln overview of what is happening in a river catchment. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of anthropogenic activities on macro-invertebrates assemblage and water quality using multivariate analysis and to determine the present ecological state of the river using the Macro-Invertebrates Response Assessment index. The South African Scoring System Version 5 (SASS 5) was used to collect macro invertebrates. Water quality samples were collected using a polyethylene bottle and analysed by Mpumamanzi Laboratory in Nelspruit and Water lab in Pretoria. From the results obtained it was evident that anthropogenic activities along the Crocodile River play a role in water quality deterioration and the subsequent distribution of macro-invertebrates during high and low flow conditions. The main anthropogenic activities contribute to the influence of macro-invertebrates community and water quality are agricultural activities in the upper reaches and a  combination of industrial, domestic, mining and agricultural activities in the middle and lower reaches of the Crocodile River.
This News May Come as a Shock: The Politics and Press Coverage of Electricity Restructuring in Ontario, 1995-2002
Authors: Greenberg Josh
Published: March 2017

This study examines newspaper coverage of electricity restructuring in Ontario (1995-2002). This news coverage came to be dominated by the claims of government officials and industry insiders that the public electricity system was in a state of crisis that demanded responses based on principles of market competition and private ownership. By the time these responses were undertaken, however, the issue of electricity restructuring had become more urgent to the public and its framing in the press more diverse and contentious. This paper aims to describe this shift and explain some of its possible causes and effects. It considers how a government policy program that once appeared to be a fait accompli could so quickly become an abysmal failure-as both a policy initiative and an exercise in political communication.
The Political Economy of Canada’s Video and Computer Game Industry
Authors: Dyer-Witheford Nick
Published: March 2017

Video and computer games are a burgeoning new media industry with global revenues rivaling those of film and music. This article, reporting on a three-year SSHRC-funded research project, analyzes the political economy of Canadian involvement in the interactive game business. After an overview of companies, ownership, markets and regional distribution, it discusses the developmental dynamics and contradictions of the Canadian industry in terms of capital, state, and labour. It concludes by reviewing different ways these interweaving forces may ’play out’ and their implications for policy decisions affecting the Canadian video and computer game industry.
The CBC and the Juno Awards
Authors: Young David
Published: March 2017

Through a case study of the Juno Awards, this article attempts to enhance what is known about the crisis facing the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). The CBC worked with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) on the annual ceremony for the Canadian music industry from the mid-1970s to 2001. An analysis of this time frame gives rise to three arguments about the CBC and the Juno Awards. First, as applied to the Junos, the concept of a promotional state for popular music provides insights into the CBC’s crisis. Second, the role of CARAS points to the possibility that outside control has exacerbated the crisis in the CBC. Third, the CBC’s response to CARAS’ control suggests that the public broadcaster may have contributed to its own crisis.
Everyday Fandom: Fan Clubs, Blogging, and the Quotidian Rhythms of the Internet
Authors: Théberge Paul
Published: March 2017

With the rise of the Internet, fans have engaged in a variety of online discussions related to their interests: newsgroups in the “alt.music” and “alt.fan” categories are full of groups devoted to specific music genres and individual stars. But what is of interest in this context is the transformation of those other, more-or-less organized, “official” fan clubs, where the tensions between fandom and organized consumption are most evident. In this regard, online fan clubs have taken on a new dynamic: marked by the appearance of a more direct form of dialogue between artist and fans and a more regular, even daily, ability to connect both artists with fans and fans with one another, fan clubs are now regarded as a new kind of “community” by some and a new source of revenue by others. This paper discusses how Internet fan clubs have become an important mediating factor in relationships between fans and artists, and between fans themselves.
In Praise of Small Cities: Cultural Life in Kamloops, BC
Authors: Dubinsky Lon
Published: March 2017

This article demonstrates how cultural participation contributes to collective understanding in a small city, using Kamloops, British Columbia, as a case study. It examines how pools of social and cultural capital give purpose and shape to the arts and heritage community and considers two related variables: the geographical and social proximity of people, organizations, and neighbourhoods, and the recognition that various kinds of collaboration may determine or constitute collective activity. The article addresses these factors by initially identifying several arts and heritage activities and by focusing on choral societies to further demonstrate how individual interests and collective understanding converge in specific forms of cultural expression. The article concludes by recommending several directions for comparative urban research based on the contours of cultural life in a small city. This article features online ( http://www.cjc-online.ca ) photographs of cultural works.
Report: Travelling Through Layers: Inuit Artists Appropriate New Technologies
Authors: Soukup Katarina T
Published: March 2017

This article discusses how Igloolik Isuma Productions, the internationally acclaimed independent Inuit production company behind Atanarjuat The Fast Runner, has appropriated communication technologies such as digital filmmaking and the internet to articulate a distinct and authentic Inuit voice in global media discourse.