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Improved Horizontal Well Delivery Using Advanced Geosteering Technology – The Ogini Field Example
Authors: Awa Chidi Uka , Bola Adelanke Gregory , Oke Oluwatobi Martins , Jaiyeoloa Jeffrey Ifihan , Chieke Chidi Anselem , Obi Chinyere , Olagunju Oluwatoyin
Published: July 2017

Over the years horizontal wells have been drilled using the conventional approach. Failure to drill and place the horizontal drain section optimally was becoming a common occurrence especially in a thin reservoir. The search for processes and procedure to mitigate this failure led to the creation of Well Placement (Geosteering) Process. This process was defined (Rogger Griffit 2009) as "The planned interactive placement of the well-bore using geological criteria and real-time measurements".

Using geological criteria in real time requires technology capable of adequately delineating the structure and at the same time providing Petrophysical properties of the reservoir in real time. These needs led to development of key Logging While Drilling (LWD) technologies for high angle and horizontal wells. Over the years, the Geosteering methods have evolved based on available LWD technologies. These methods have been classified as (i) Reactive (Basic log correlation), (ii) Proactive (Distance to Boundary) and (iii) Strategic Reservoir mapping).

The objective of this paper is to demonstrate how technologies were utilized in Ogini campaign to optimally position the production section of the wells close to the reservoir top, so as to delay onset of water, reduce intervention cost and to increase ultimate recovery. To achieve these objectives despite high risks due to structure and stratigraphy, two well placement methods / technologies were deployed in the landing and within the production section of the reservoir.

Real Time Image/dip technology was utilized in the landing section to aid the landing while monitoring the apparent formation dip and a Multilayer Distance –to-Boundary technology (PeriScopeHD*) was used to optimally position 5 horizontal wells close to the tops of each of the target reservoirs in Ogini field.
Identification and Cost Effective Mitigation of Calcium Carbonate Scaling in Gas Field - A Typical Case Study in Niger Delta
Authors: Abuah Nnamdi L. , Olugbenga Daodu , Adam Sedqwick M. , Chiejina Leo , Bamidele Taiwo , Onuigbo Nweze C , Stella Egwim , Florence Ifeanyi-Onah , Onyedikachi Okereke , Bassey Imaobong , Noah Ebogomo , Igban Kalu
Published: July 2017

Beta Integrated Oil and Gas plant is the major supplier of domestic gas to the Lima power plant which provides 16% of the available power to the Nigerian national grid. Efforts are made to ensure that down times in the plant are reduced because of the huge impact to domestic gas supply in the country. Between 2014 and 2015, multiple tripping had been observed on the transfer pump at the Beta gas plant. Laboratory analysis of the recovered solid deposits in addition to scale simulations of the hydrocarbon fluid confirmed the presence of calcium carbonate scale (85.2%wt). Although the culprit well was identified, a cost-effective surface chemical solution was immediately deployed upstream of the facility which significantly reduced the export pump downtime due to scaling and clogging. The overall treatment option adequately mitigated the calcium carbonate scale observed and also led to significant savings in pump maintenance of about a million dollars.

This paper will be discussing the problem and underlying restrictions faced by the multidisciplinary team, problem solving approaches considered as well as the solution employed by deploying Phosphate Ester based chemical scale inhibitor.

The scale inhibitor is specially formulated to prevent the formation of calcium carbonate, calcium sulphate, barium sulphate and strontium sulphate scales in producing wells, water injection systems and saltwater disposal systems.

One major consideration in the choice and use of the product is the cost effectiveness of the product, its potency and suitability at effectively mitigating the calcium carbonate scaling in the gas plant. It was successfully qualified in the lab for use with MIC of 10-20ppm and has been previously deployed in our deep water facility. Laboratory tests indicate it is effective in produced water with iron and high bicarbonate content as is the case for Beta gas plant. In addition, laboratory tests indicate it does not encourage deposition of naphthenates in produced water as is observed with some phosphate based scale inhibitors. The product is also readily available in-country hence no long delivery lead time challenges, besides there is significant cost and logistics value to be realized from its deployment in Beta oil and gas plant.
Production Increase in an Onshore Oilfield Using a Rapid Screening and Multidisciplinary Approach
Authors: Okoroafor Esuru Rita , Obi Chinyere , Akenobo Charles , Dagogo-Jack Cyrusba D. , Nnebocha Ezinne , Okeke Uche , Arasi Quadri , Ogbidi Lymmy , Mezie-Okoye Somto
Published: July 2017

A natural phase in the life of oilfields is the maturation phase where the field undergoes all or some of situations as decline in pressure, increase in water and/or gas production, and fluid contact movement. Reservoir management practices require identifying these oilfield challenges and coming up with solutions to maximize production from such fields adapted to the uniqueness of the wells and reservoirs in the field.

This paper discusses a novel multidisciplinary and rapid screening methodology for identifying well intervention candidates. The methodology adopted to evaluate production increase opportunities was on field and well bases. Geology, Petrophysics, Reservoir Engineering, Production Technology, Production Engineering and Completions Engineering disciplines were involved in this study.

The field assessment started with the field production performance review using a production surveillance and forecasting tool. This was combined with a holistic field geological review of the static models and well logs on a shared-earth modelling software and a wellbore-centric data integration and interpretation software respectively. Based on the field assessment review, reservoirs were ranked based on remaining oil in place and cumulative production.

Results of the field assessment were then fed into the single well assessment phase where individual well performance was reviewed using the production surveillance and forecasting software. This production surveillance and diagnosis was done vis-a-vis a multidisciplinary workflow of integrating reservoir models, well logs, fluid contact interpretations, pressure data, historical production, completion designs and information from previous workover operations and well surveillance reports. This workflow identified possible candidates where well intervention could be done, the type of well intervention and production enhancement operations that could be deployed, and the order to which the interventions should take place based on cost and potential gains. However, to estimate the incremental production that could be derived from the proposed well interventions, a workflow coupling single well predictive modelling and production systems analysis was done, which was further used to rank the wells.

Implementing the recommendations from the rapid screening and ranking workflow resulted in incremental production of 3300 bopd from the few intervention operations executed. The results also validated the predictions made during the rapid screening study.

This paper thus demonstrates the added value in a multidisciplinary approach to screening and identifying candidates for well intervention, to extend the life of producing wells and ultimately increase field production.
Impact of PVT Correlations on Reserve Estimation: Reliability and Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Ireke Ireke Ukiwo , Princewill M. Ikpeka
Published: July 2017

Many correlations are currently being used to predict PVT properties in the oil and gas industry. This work thoroughly reviewed the works done by Standing (1947), Vasquez and Beggs (1980), Glaso(1980), Petrosky & Farshad (1993), Al Mahoun (1988), Kartoatomodjo & Schmidt (1994), Obomanu & Okpobiri (1987) and Ikiensikimama & Ogboja (2009). There were obvious discrepancies between these models and the experimental results mainly due to the fact that the models were built using data from the US and Middle East. Sequel to the discrepancies observed in these correlations, this works proposes a new model based on excel regression analysis to depict a more accurate value of the Oil Formation Volume Factor (OFVF) based on experimental results. The basis for comparison of the various correlations was Average Percent Relative Error, Average Absolute Percent Relative Error, Minimum Absolute Percent Relative Error, Maximum Absolute Percent Relative Error and Standard Deviation. This work utilized data from the Niger Delta and other relevant regions to modify or propose a correlation which will have a minimum error or standard deviation from the experimentally determined results. A total of 119 data sets (comprising of 833 data points) were collected and checked for accuracy. Quantitative analysis (reliability analysis) and qualitative analysis using cross plots was conducted on the seven considered literature correlations. Preliminary comparison of the performance of various correlations revealed Al-Marhoun to be the most accurate with an AAPRE of 2.669957%. However, using non-linear multiple regressions a new correlation for OFVF was which obtained significantly outperformed the other correlations. It provided a far much better Average Absolute Percent Relative Error of 2.4037%. From the volumetric approach of determining the reserve estimate, and the Stock Tank Oil Originally in Place (STOOIP) analysis, thus in conclusion, the developed correlation with minimal error in Bo had less impact on the oil originally in place and gave the most accurate STOOIP. A sensitivity analysis was carried out using @Risk™ Software, in order to quantify the impact of these variables on the overall estimate of Oil in Place.
Rapid and Effective Response to a Changing Cost Climate; Ofon Phase 2 Drilling Campaign
Authors: Ike Peace , Barrault Philippe , Ekut Emmanuel
Published: July 2017

Ofon Phase 2 is the second wave of development strategy planned for the Ofon Brownfield, it aims to develop scarcely developed fairways, under-developed reservoir levels and increase the drainage coverage of already developed and depleted fairways of the field. It also aims to increase the efficiency of oil production in the field with gas lift facilities and new platforms, stopping the flaring of gas and the introduction of a more efficient water injection system with sea water. However in recent years the cost climate has been rapidly changing, not favourably, culminating in the global fall of the price of crude from over $110 a barrel to under $30 between June 2014 and February 2016; this inspired a response in the project team to reduce the cost of implementing the project while retaining as much as possible its scope, the reserves attached to this development phase and preserving the economic value of the campaign. The response of the geosciences team to this challenging cost climate was to optimize the geoscience objectives rapidly in a short period of time to maintain the already planned schedule of the Phase 2 campaign; this included optimizing the reserves per well associated to the campaign, addition of fall-back targets to well objectives to ensure contingent results, replacing technically challenging and expensive wells with less expensive wells with similar incremental of reserves. The strategy also involved optimizing planned data acquisition, well trajectory optimization and aiding drilling initiatives like batch drilling. These initiatives have resulted in successes in the initial phase of the Ofon Phase 2 drilling campaign. The unfavourable cost climate has engineered a technically effective cost awareness culture in the technical planning and management of the Ofon field and with its successes is a culture that is determined to be kept moving forward in the Project.
Airway management in suspected laryngotracheal trauma in an uncooperative patient
Authors: Gadd Karl
Published: July 2017

I report laryngotracheal trauma in an uncooperative patient. He had attempted to hang himself with rope and in the process sustained an obvious, transverse, anterior neck abrasion. He was uncooperative without ketamine sedation. Securing the airway was our clinical priority. Tracheal intubation without visual guidance risks worsening airway injuries, creating a false passage and even complete loss of airway control. Airway management, with minor modification, followed a recently published mental model for blunt laryngotracheal trauma. The modification was passing a fibrescope between the vocal cords without the use of a tracheal tube placed at the laryngeal inlet as a conduit. Advantages of this modification include a smaller diameter device entering the trachea that also never passes beyond the cords in a blind fashion.
Post National Credit Act reckless lending in the South African banking industry
Authors: Migiro Stephen
Published: July 2017

One of the main aims of the National Credit Act (NCA) of 2005 in South Africa is to curtail rising consumer over-indebtedness by encouraging credit providers to adopt responsible lending practices. This research study seeks to ascertain whether the NCA’s responsible lending requirements have limited reckless lending by credit providers. Data are collected by a telephonic survey amongst debt counselors and in-depth interviews amongst bank employees. Descriptive statistics are used to analyze data from the descriptive survey, while data from in-depth interviews are analyzed using the thematic approach. Credit providers have divided opinions on whether the NCA limits reckless lending practices. Debt counselors claimed that credit providers are lending irresponsibly. By contrast, insights obtained from bank employees indicate compliance. However, both agree that borrowers are not borrowing responsibly. As a result, consumer education is required to educate consumers on both the benefits and risks of borrowing. It is also recommended that lenders be audited for compliance to the Credit act.
Historical records of organochlorine pesticides in a sediment core from the Huaihe River, China
Authors: Da Chunnian , Wu Ke , Xia Xiaoxiao , Jin Jie , Wang Ruwei , Gao Di
Published: July 2017

The historical records of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in a sediment core are essential for understanding the circulation of them in the global context. In this study, we measured the concentrations of 22 OCPs in the sediment core from the Huaihe River, China by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The total concentration of 18 kinds of 22 OCPs in the sediment core were in the range of 0.01–7.18 ng g−1 with an average concentration of 4.53 ng g−1. The average detection rate was up to 51.60%. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethanes (DDTs) were the predominant species in the sediment core. The different categories of OCPs were in the following order: DDTs > hexachlorocyclohexane (HCHs) > Chlordanes > Endosulfans > hexachlorobenzene (HCB). Drins were all lower than detection limits. The temporal trends of OCPs were influenced by their different historical usages, different properties or different degradation conditions in the environment. There was an obvious decreasing trend for OCPs in the core in recent years. The findings suggested there was also no new pollution source input in recent years and OCPs could not cause adverse biological risk in the environment.
Low-Frequency Atmospheric Gravity Waves from Vertical Tectonic Deformation During Two Recent Chilean Megathrust Events: the 2010 Maule (Mw8.8), and 2014 Iquique (Mw8.2) Earthquakes
Authors: Mikumo Takeshi , Shibutani Takuo , Iwakuni Makiko , Arai Nobuo
Published: July 2017

Background:

Low-frequency atmospheric waves with gravity modes were recorded within 6.5 hours and 4.7 hours after two recent Chilean megathrust events, the 2010 Maule (Mw = 8.8), and 2014 Iquique (Mw = 8.2) earthquakes, respectively, at several microbarograph stations of the International Monitoring System (IMS) in South America and its surrounding regions.

Method:

Their apparent phase velocity up to the epicentral distances of 7,404 km and 6,481 km was found to be around 319 m/s and 337 m/s, respectively for the gravity modes after the two earthquakes. We tried to construct synthetic waveforms to be recorded at some of these microbarograph stations, incorporating various seismic source characteristics of the two earthquakes, and also a standard sound velocity structure up to a height of 220 km above the ground surface. The comparison appears to show some agreement between the observed and synthetic waveforms at least for the first 22 min for appropriate combinations of these source parameters.

Results:

The results indicate that the observed atmospheric gravity waves at the initial stage appear to have actually been excited at the source region of these megathrust earthquakes.

Conclusion:

The average rise time of vertical tectonic movement at the source region, which is estimated to be from the observed gravity waves, appears to be in the range between 2 and 3 min.
Impact of Energetic Electron Precipitation on the Upper Atmosphere: Nitric Monoxide
Authors: Vialatte A. , Barthélemy M. , Lilensten J.
Published: July 2017

Background:

Nitric oxide concentration in the upper atmosphere is known to be highly dependent on the solar activity. It can be transported to the stratosphere by the atmospheric circulation. In the stratosphere it is responsible for the destruction of ozone and consequently stratospheric heating rates are affected. This is one of the mechanisms by which solar variability has been suspected to drive variability in the energetic budget of the Earth climate. Therefore, it is essential to know every physical and chemical processes leading to the production or to a destruction of nitric oxide.

Aim:

The aim of this work is to calculate the production rate of NO+and some of the NO electronic states created by electron impact on NO at night in the auroral zone using an electron transport code.

Conclusion:

We study this variability under different precipitation conditions and taking into account the variability of the neutral atmosphere with the geomagnetic and solar activity. We find that the energetic electron precipitation has a very small effect on the absolute value of the NO+and NO* production rates. In order to help further research to consider the effect of NO+and NO*, we provide a table of all the production rates in a medium solar and geomagnetic activity case.
Is Male Rheumatoid Arthritis an Occupational Disease? A Review
Authors: Murphy Dan , Hutchinson David
Published: July 2017

Background:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, inflammatory disease with an estimated global prevalence of 0.3–1.0%. An unexplained association exists between low formal education and the development of RA independent of smoking. It is established that RA is initiated in the lungs and that various occupations associated with dust, fume and metal inhalation can increase the risk of RA development.

Objective:

The objective of this review is to evaluate published clinical reports related to occupations associated with RA development. We highlight the concept of a “double-hit” phenomenon involving adsorption of toxic metals from cigarette smoke by dust residing in the lung as a result of various work exposures. We discuss the relevant pathophysiological consequences of these inhalational exposures in relation to RA associated autoantibody production.

Method:

A thorough literature search was performed using available databases including Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane database to cover all relative reports, using combinations of keywords: rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid factor, anti-citrullinated peptide antibody silica, dust, fumes, metals, cadmium, cigarette smoking, asbestos, mining, bronchial associated lymphoid tissue, heat shock protein 70, and adsorption.

Conclusion:

We postulate that the inhalation of dust, metals and fumes is a significant trigger factor for RA development in male patients and that male RA should be considered an occupational disease. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first review of occupations as a risk factor for RA in relation to the potential underlying pathophysiology.
COMBATING SQUATTERS IN MALAYSIA: DO WE HAVE ADEQUATE POLICIES AS INSTRUMENT?
Authors: Abdullah Yusfida Ayu , Kuek Julieven Nonoi , Hamdan Hazlina , Mohd Zulkifli Farrah Lyana
Published: July 2017

The year 2014 had witnessed the scenario where most of the states in Malaysia pledged to declare themselves as Zero Squatter state. Thus far, most of the states in Malaysia are still striving to achieve the goal. The government has therefore aspires to reach the target by the year 2020. The Malaysian government under its 5-years National Plan has since introduced the low, medium and high cost housing categories. The housing policy was therefore designed to provide the public of all income levels, particularly the low-income groups, with affordable housing as part of an effort to eradicate squatters. However, despite the various policies, the number of squatter families remains large, especially in the urban areas. This paper therefore, intends to examine the instruments put forward by the government to eliminate squatters and assess the roles of related parties assigned to achieve the government’s mission. Through a qualitative approach, results demonstrated that Malaysia has various types of polices and guidance at both the federal and state levels in relation to low-cost housing provision. These would have supposed to help reduce the number of squatters in the country. However, to date, Malaysia is still experiencing problems with squatters. This calls for further investigation.
URBAN PLANNING AND THE CHALLENGES OF NEOLIBERAL GLOBALISATION IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Marzukhi Marlyana Azyyati , Hoon Leh Oliver Ling , Hamdan Hazlina
Published: July 2017

Popularly referred to as an Asian Tiger, planning for economic development has been a significant feature in the Malaysian planning system. This reflected the historical junctures that transform Malaysia economy from agricultural potential to industrial capabilities. The rapid industrialisation that can be linked to neoliberal ideology has caused people to migrate from rural to urban area that echoed the emergence of urban settlements. However, this transformation has produced social and environmental instability, as a result of capital accumulation. Accordingly, this study conducted in-depth interviews and documents analysis, with the objective to develop understanding of how neoliberal globalisation rationalises the emergence of urban settlements in Malaysia through its policies and planning practice. The Nvivo10 was used to define categories and synthesise the ideas from the interview data and planning policy documents. This paper is expected to contribute to deepening knowledge of the emergence of urban settlements particularly in the urban planning field under the pervasive discourse of neoliberal globalisation.
SOCIAL IMPACT OF AGRO-TOURISM ON LOCAL URBAN RESIDENTS. CASE STUDY: CAMERON HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA
Authors: Hoon Leh Oliver Ling , Che Mohd Noor Mohd Hafizol , Marzukhi Marlyana Azyyati , Mohamed Musthafa Siti Nur Afiqah
Published: July 2017

Agro-tourism is a new tourism product introduced in Malaysia based on agricultural attraction. Cameron Highlands is the largest agricultural based highland resort area in Malaysia. The cool climate, farms, and natural environment make Cameron Highlands a famous tourist destination. Agrotourism has become one of the important economic sectors in Cameron Highlands. The study is aimed to examine the social impact of the agro-tourism industry on the local urban residents in Cameron Highlands. A questionnaire survey was carried out among the local urban residents to examine the social impact based on the respondents’ experience and perceptions. A sample of 100 respondents were selected from three main urban settlements in Cameron Highlands. The social impacts were analysed based on the changes over the period of five (5) years. The study covered four (4) main aspects, i.e. safety, job and business opportunity, migration, and social-cultural (language, religious and educational level). The findings indicate that the local urban residents were positively and also negatively affected by the agro-tourism activities and development in Cameron Highlands. Proper planning and policies are crucial to manage the agro-tourism and related development in Cameron Highlands.
PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL BEHAVIOR THROUGH TRANSPORT POLICY MEASURES
Authors: Nasrudin Na'sah , Abdullah Yusfida Ayu , Hoon Leh Oliver Ling
Published: July 2017

This paper examines how transport policy measures have influenced travel behaviour to promote sustainable transportation. Data were collected through a survey on 384 vehicle users to represent the 36 sections of Shah Alam, Selangor. This paper also studied the readiness of an urban population to reduce car usage. Maj ority of the respondents stated that the increase in petrol and toll prices would be the key factors to reduce car use, and more provision of public transport would encourage them to use public transport. However, Chi-square test showed that the willingness of the respondents to use public transport has a strong relationship with the frequency of driving a vehicle. The level of willingness to use public transport is lower when a car is used more frequently. Results also suggested that the majority of the respondents were not ready to consider cycling and walking as alternatives.
RESIDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE ON CYCLING AS AN OPTION FOR TRANSPORTATION IN PUTRAJAYA
Authors: Hashim Siti Fatimah , Hashim Habsah , Shuib Kamarul Bahrain
Published: July 2017

The Federal Government and local authorities, including Putrajaya Corporation, has introduced various initiatives to promote more sustainable transportation options such as encouraging the use of public transportation, walking and cycling in order to reduce the need to travel by car. This paper discusses the findings of the study done among the local residents in Precinct 1, 10, 11, 14 and 15 Putrajaya regarding their patterns of cycling as well as their perspectives on the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation. The study employs quantitative methodology. Primary data were gathered by direct interviews at respondent’s home or at the local commercial area. The study analyses residents’ awareness about the sustainability of cycling, their opinion on the lack of bicycle usage and their willingness to use bicycle as a sustainable mode of transportation. It was found that respondents were aware of the benefits of cycling but hesitant to adopt cycling as mode of transportation for their daily trips. Based on the residents’ perspective and the pattern of bicycle usage in their daily life, several suggestions are outlined at the end of the paper with the aim of promoting cycling as a choice of transportation towards greener cities and more sustainable urban neighbourhoods.
NUMERICAL METHOD OF CALCULATION OF ROUND PLATES IN A GEOMETRICALLY NONLINEAR STATEMENT
Authors: Gabbasov Radek Fatykhovich , Uvarova Natalia Borisovna
Published: July 2017

The article considers the axisymmetric problem about the calculation of round plates with dead loading in a geometrically nonlinear system. To solve the problem some generalized equations of finite difference method (FMD) are needed that allow to solve tasks within intergrable scope taking into account discontinuities of the required function, its first-order derivative and the right-hand side of the primitive differential equation. Resolvent differential equations of the question comprised fractionally the required function of the inflection and stresses are reduced to four differential equations, two of which are linear of the first-order and two are nonlinear of the second order. The obtained system of differential equations is solved numerically. The proposed method is shown with the example of calculation of a round plate; the given data are taken from work [1]. The calculation data with the minimum number of partitions are compared to the known solution of A.S. Vol’mir [1] and they indicate the possibility of using a numerical method for handling the problem in nonlinear statement.
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMPOSITION BASED ON MAGNESIA BINDER WITH PEAT
Authors: Lebedeva Natalia Shamilievna , Nedayvodin Evgeniy Gennadievich
Published: July 2017

Obtained building material based on magnesia binder with different content of peat (0 to 90 %), on a specially developed technique. As a binder used PMK 87, for mixing mixtures used aqueous solution of magnesium chloride and peat from the Ivanovo region. It were determined such physical and physico-mechanical properties of the investigated material as the compressive strength and the density. The strength characteristics of silicate bricks, ceramic bricks and the investigated material based on magnesia binder and peat was analyzed and compared. It is established that the samples of construction material with content of peat not exceeding 40 wt.% can be attributed to the materials of structural purpose by its compressive strength. Samples of the material with content of the peat 40% have a density 943,75 kg/m3, that provides good heat and sound insulation properties. It is revealed that the solution of the raw material mixture of magnesia binder, peat, the solution of bischofite is optimized to place, and the material gets at least 85% of its strength during 30 days.
Explicit and implicit team coordination: Development of a multidimensional scale
Authors: Chang Huo-Tsan , Lin Cheng-Chen , Chen Cheng-Hung , Ho Yeong-Ho
Published: July 2017

We reviewed team coordination and implicit coordination theories and developed an explicit and implicit team coordination scale. After item revision of a preliminary scale had been performed by 5 experts, there were 30 items in 6 dimensions classified as explicit accountability, explicit
predictability, explicit common understanding, implicit accountability, implicit predictability, and implicit common understanding. The reliability and validity of these items were determined with 323 participants, after which exploratory factor analysis resulted in 5 valid dimensions: explicit
accountability, implicit accountability, explicit predictability, implicit predictability, and common understanding, comprising 26 items in the multidimensional scale. Future researchers can further explore the applicability of the scale for measuring team coordination in team management practices.
Effects of metaphor advertising on brand extension evaluation: Construal level as mediator
Authors: Shan Congwen , Yu Mingyang , Xue Ke
Published: July 2017

Drawing on construal level theory, we investigated the effects of metaphor advertising on consumers' construal level and brand extension evaluations in 2 empirical studies. Participants in each study were 140 Chinese undergraduate students. The results revealed that both visual (Study
1) and verbal (Study 2) metaphor advertising increased participants' abstract mindset. Further, metaphor advertising enhanced their evaluation of brand extensions that were a good fit and reduced that of poor fit brand extensions. Moreover, the degree of abstractness of the mindset acted as
a mediator in this effect. Our findings have both theoretical and practical implications for marketing products via the strategy of brand extension.
A Severed Text: Artist Carol Sommer discusses her responses to Iris Murdoch's Novels with Frances White
Authors: White Frances
Published: July 2017

Carol Sommer is an artist based in Darlington, UK with an interest in Process Art. She is engaged in a project using the works of novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch in innovative ways. Her book Cartography for Girls: A-Z of Orientations Identified within the Novels of Iris Murdoch was published by Information as Material in 2016.The following discussion of the relationship between textual process and subjectivity in her responses to the novels of iris Murdoch arose out of conversations that Carol and I have had over the years, and my deep interest in her philosophy and methodology which are so different from mainline Iris Murdoch scholarship. The interview was conducted by email in April 2017.
DESEMPENHO PEDAGÓGICO: A EMERSÃO DA INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA À LUZ DA REESTRUTURAÇÃO CURRICULAR
Authors: Bedin Everton , Del Pino José Claudio
Published: July 2017

Considerando que avanços significativos vêm ocorrendo nos campos da formação continuada, do currículo, do saber discente e na qualificação dos processos de ensino e aprendizagem, tendo como eixos a vinculação teoria e prática e o trabalho interdisciplinar e contextualizado, o presente artigo teve por objetivo investigar e apresentar, na visão docente, como os trabalhos foram desenvolvidos à luz das construções curriculares efetivadas no sistema educacional gaúcho à emersão da interdisciplinaridade. A pesquisa qualitativa é de cunho descritivo-exploratório, para a qual se adotou a análise temática. A coleta de dados ocorreu via questionário estruturado. A análise dos dados, por meio da análise temática, ocorreu de forma quali-quantitativa. Após o término, pode-se perceber que os professores buscam a minimização do ensino fragmentado e sem nexo, evoluindo para um ensino pautado na interdisciplinaridade, na inter-relação dos sujeitos e, dentre outros, na íntegra participação da comunidade escolar nos processos de ensino e aprendizagem.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE CONCEPÇÕES DE FAMÍLIA: ALGUMAS APROXIMAÇÕES ENTRE EDUCAÇÃO E SERVIÇO SOCIAL
Authors: Kern Francisco Arseli , Santos André Michel dos , Dentz Marta Von
Published: July 2017

O artigo pretende provocar reflexões acerca das concepções teóricas de família, as quais são conformadas pelas tensões presentes a cada período histórico da sociedade. Posteriormente, sinaliza-se a família, como alvo de intervenção das políticas sociais brasileiras, com destaque para a política de educação e de legislações que legitimam a educação como um direito social. Nesse sentido, discorre-se sobre as contribuições da família para a consolidação da gestão democrática escolar. Por fim, o texto irá pontuar sobre o Serviço Social na escola e da sua atuação junto às famílias no contexto educacional.
Reifikacja i postantropologia prawa o młodzieżowych ośrodkach socjoterapeutycznych
Authors: Bałandynowicz Andrzej
Published: July 2017

Indagacja naukowa dotyczy oceny nałożenia na podmioty niepubliczne prowadzące młodzieżowe ośrodki socjoterapii obowiązku utworzenia szkoły w ramach ich struktury organizacyjnej, w wyniku zmian wprowadzonych przepisami ustawy z dnia 20 lutego 2015 roku o zmianie ustawy o systemie oświaty oraz niektórych innych ustaw. Podstawę prawną określenia, w jakim stopniu oddziaływania socjoterapeutyczne przynoszą pożądane efekty w odniesieniu do młodzieży i instytucji socjalizacyjnych, stanowią aktualnie obowiązujące przepisy ustawy z dnia 7 września 1991 roku o systemie oświaty oraz rozporządzenie Ministra Edukacji Narodowej z dnia 2 listopada 2015 roku w sprawie rodzajów i szczegółowych zasad działania placówek publicznych, warunków pobytu dzieci i młodzieży w tych placówkach oraz wysokości i zasad odpłatności wnoszonej przez rodziców za pobyt ich dzieci w tych placówkach. Generalnym celem postępowania pedagogicznego winna być zakończona sukcesem socjalizacja nieletnich, która przyczynia się nie tylko do ich uspołecznienia i integracji ze wspólnotą ale również, na nieco ogólniejszym poziomie, do jednolitości norm i wartości koniecznych dla spójności całego społeczeństwa.
Problematyka samotności i poczucie osamotnienia młodzieży, wychowanków młodzieżowych ośrodków wychowawczych
Authors: Szafrańska Karina
Published: July 2017

Alienacja w początkowej fazie adolescencji jest zjawiskiem powszechnym i zrozumiałym ze względu na etap rozwojowy. Może być traktowana jako zjawisko sprzyjające kształtowaniu się tożsamości młodego człowieka i osiąganiu przez niego autonomii. ErichFromm zwraca uwagę, że przezwyciężanie jej jest elementem usprawniającym podmiot i daje możliwość uzyskania odpowiedzi na ważne pytania natury egzystencjalnej (Fromm 1996). Pewien poziom samotności sprzyja kształtowaniu osobistej dojrzałości i integracji. Istotne jest to, że młody człowiek szukając odpowiedzi na nurtujące go pytania potrzebuje kontaktów z bliskimi i rówieśnikami ale także czasu na przemyślenia i intelektualną refleksję w odosobnieniu. Wytyczając własną drogę uczy się zaspokojenia dwóch pozornie sprzecznych ze sobą potrzeb: autonomii i bliskości z innymi – z jednej strony bycia razem, a z drugiej oddalenia się z relacji społecznych. Erikson przyjmuje, że okres adolescencji wiąże się z koniecznością przezwyciężania kryzysu określanego jako intymność-izolacja (Erikson 2000). Nastolatek, który odnalazł już własną tożsamość poszukuje możliwości połączenia jej z tożsamością innych. Pojawiające się u młodzieży zachowania wspólnotowe nacechowane serdecznością, bliskością i otwartością łączą się z pozytywnym rozwiązaniem kryzysu związanego z intymnością i izolacją, a tym samym gotowością do zaangażowania się w określone związki i wspólnoty. Poczucie alienacji wsród adolescentów tłumaczyć można prawidłowościami rozwojowymi i kryzysem normatywnym. Naturalne w procesie rozwojowym tendencje alienacyjne u młodzieży, których istotą jest doznawanie poczucia odłączenia czy obcości wobec jakiegoś obszaru rzeczywistości zewnętrznej lub wewnętrznej człowieka powinny jednak mieć charakter przejściowy. Negatywne następstwa braku rozwiązania kryzysu rozwojowego, łączące się z poczuciem głębokiej izolacji i brakiem wystarczającej sieci wsparcia społecznego, mają związek ze sferą poznawczą i emocjonalną adolescenta i prowadzić mogą do konsekwencji psychospołecznych. Przy dużym nasileniu znacząco modyfikują psychospołeczny rozwój i funkcjonowanie nastolatka. W artykule przedstawione zostaną wyniki badań nad poczuciem osamotnienia wychowanków Młodzieżowych Ośrodków Wychowawczych województwa mazowieckiego.
Prevalencia de fibrilación auricular paroxística en registros de holter de 24 horas realizados en Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola
Authors: Galarza J
Published: July 2017

La fibrilación Auricular Paroxística (FAP) es el tema central de este trabajo; su estudio es importante porque aumenta los riesgos de complicaciones tromboembolicas cerebrales, siendo estas las principales causas de mortalidad y morbilidad. Objetivos: El objetivo principal del siguiente trabajo es evaluar la prevalencia de fibrilación auricular paroxística (FAP) en registros de Holter 24 hs y su relación con distintos factores de riesgo. EL objetivo secundario fue evaluar la relación de la FAP y sus complicaciones tromboembólicas cerebrales relacionándolas con diferentes variables. Material y Métodos: Fueron revisados 960 Holter 24 hs consecutivos realizados desde enero del 2014 hasta diciembre del 2015 entre los que se identificaron 39 pacientes con FAP. Se analizaron los antecedentes patológicos y presencia de complicaciones tromboembólicas cerebrales. Los datos se consignaron en una ficha diseñada para tal fin y los resultados se expresaron con la media ± DS para las variables cuantitativas y porcentajes para variables cuantitativas. Se consignó un valor de p <0,05 para determinar significación estadística. Se utilizó el test estadístico CHI 2. Resultados: La cantidad de pacientes con FAP fueron 39 (4%) del total de estudios revisados, la edad promedio de los pacientes fue 67,92 (35-92) años, siendo la mayoría del sexo masculino 26 (67%). Las patologías de base fueron HTA 32 (82%); DLP 25 (64%); enfermedad vascular (EV) 15 (38%); DBT 14 (36%); IC 12 (31%); tabaquismo 8 (21%); 8 (21%) eran obesos y valvulopatía 3 (8%). De los pacientes con FAP, 11 (28%) sufrieron eventos tromboembólicos cerebrales; de ellos6 (55%) eran de sexo masculino. Nueve (82 %) padecieron ACV y 2 (18%) CIT. Las variables asociadas a eventos tromboembólicos cerebrales fueron la edad mayor a 75 años (p 0.009) y el antecedente de EV (p 0.01). Conclusiones: En este estudio la prevalencia de FAP en Registro de Holter de 24 hs fue del 4 %, más frecuente en el sexo masculino y con patología de base predominante la HTA%. Se observó una alta prevalencia de eventos tromboembólicos cerebrales en pacientes con FAP que se relacionó significativamente con la edad mayor a 75 años y la presencia de EV.
Aislamiento y caracterización de Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis biotipo ovis en Lama glama en Córdoba,Argentina
Authors: Auad J
Published: July 2017

Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis es el agente causal de la linfadenitis caseosa en distintas especies animales. No existen reportes en Argentina de casos clínicos en camélidos. Esta comunicación describe el aislamiento y tipificación de Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis biotipo ovis en una llama (Lama glama) en Córdoba, Argentina.
La privación de libertad en la Hospitalización Terapéutica Obligatoria
Authors: Velez Bueno Enrique
Published: July 2017

Las personas afectadas por enfermedades infecciosas transmisibles, especialmente tuberculosis, en caso de mostrarse rebeldes al tratamiento correspondiente pueden constituir un grave riesgo para la salud pública. Nuestro ordenamiento jurídico nos proporciona medios para afrontar dichos riesgos principalmente a través de la Ley General de Sanidad y la Ley de Medidas Especiales en Materia de Salud Pública; sin embargo acciones tales como el internamiento involuntario de personas enfermas o infectadas suponen un conflicto con el Derecho a la Libertad de estas por lo que examinaremos cuales son esas medidas y si atentan, efectivamente, contra sus derechos.
Implantación de un sistema mSalud para la gestión y trazabilidad de la nutrición parenteral domiciliaria
Authors: Cervera Peris Mercedes , Alonso Roris Victor M. , Santos Gago Juan M. , Álvarez Sabucedo Luis M. , Wanden-Berghe Carmina , Sanz Valero Javier
Published: July 2017

Objetivo: Implantar un sistema mSalud para la gestión y trazabilidad de la nutrición parenteral (NP) domiciliaria.Método: Estudio descriptivo transversal, siendo la unidad de análisis las bolsas de NP de administración domiciliaria del Hospital Universitario Son Espases de Palma (HUSE), España, durante 3 meses. Las bolsas fueron etiquetadas con un identificador unívoco (etiqueta QR) que facilitó su lectura de datos mediante un dispositivo móvil. Las etapas a controlar fueron: validación y transcripción de la prescripción, preparación, conservación y administración, siendo los puntos críticos de control el control gravimétrico, la temperatura de conservación, el volumen y tiempo de infusión (bomba de administración) y la existencia e integridad del filtro (administración). La geolocalización se realizó a través del GPS del dispositivo y la visualización mediante un Mash-up de Google Maps.Resultados: En el proceso intervinieron 2 farmacéuticas y 20 enfermeros/as y se gestionaron 90 bolsas de NP. Las operaciones de control demostraron el cumplimiento del 100% de las etapas y del posicionamiento estático de la administración de la NP (con fecha y hora). Los resultados medios de los puntos críticos fueron: gravimetría 2217,76 ± 13,70 g, temperatura de las cámaras 4,20 ± 0,33 y 4,03 ± 0,34, volumen a administrar 1949,81 ± 7,52 ml y tiempo de infusión 15,22 ± 0,20 h.Conclusiones: Se ha conseguido implantar y verificar con éxito, en el HUSE de Palma (España), un sistema para la gestión y trazabilidad de la NP en la asistencia domiciliaria a un bajo coste y cuantificando los principales puntos de control.
YouTube como fuente de información sanitaria y divulgación del conocimiento sobre Cuidados Paliativos en el domicilio
Authors: Oller-Arlandis Vicent , Oller-Arlandis Vanessa Esperanza
Published: July 2017

Objetivo: Describir las características del material multimedia sobre cuidados paliativos en el domicilio disponible en YouTube, y evaluar la calidad de la información contenida en este material.Método: Estudio descriptivo de la información recuperada en YouTube. Los vídeos se obtuvieron mediante búsqueda simple utilizando como término «cuidados paliativos en el domicilio», determinándose su número mediante muestreo aleatorio simple sin reposición. Las características de los vídeos se estudiaron mediante los indicadores: producción/año, actualidad, duración, número de reproducciones o visionados, e interacción del usuario. Resultados: De los 388 vídeos seleccionados, se pudieron analizar un total de 204 que presentaron un crecimiento lineal de R2 = 0,04; p = 0,005. El número medio de visionados fue de 8.497,9 ± 4.372,09 con mediana de 298 consultas. La obsolescencia presentó una mediana de 3 años. La interacción de usuario se presentó de media con 31,97 ± 13,91 indicaciones favorables, 2,98 ±1,36 comentarios y 10.271,00 ± 1.768,15 suscripciones. Conclusiones: Las características del material multimedia fueron: gran producción y divulgación (consulta), rápida obsolescencia y una escasa participación de usuario. La mayoría de los videos analizados pueden considerarse adecuados con el tema a estudio.
The Effect of Competence, Professionalism and Experience on Auditor Professional Judgment in Evaluation of Audit Evidence
Authors: Amsari Muhammad Ishak , Rasibo Nurmalasari
Published: July 2017

This study aims to determine whether competence, professionalism and experience affect auditorâ€™s professional judgment of Supreme Audit Board of Republic of Indonesia in South Sulawesi province in evaluation of audit evidence, either partially or simultaneously. This study used a correlational study design with a questionnaire instrument as a tool for measuring the competence, professionalism and experience variables. The method of analysis was used to test the hypothesis is multiple linear regression, where analysis is based on data from 40 respondents who have completed all the statements and questionnaires. The results of this study indicate that the competence, professionalism and experience simultaneously and partially affect positively the auditorâ€™s professional judgment of Supreme Audit Board of Republic of Indonesia in South Sulawesi province in evaluation of audit evidence.
Traumatic pancreatitis in children
Authors: Stanic Danica , Rakic Goran , Draskovic Biljana , Fabri Izabella , Uram-Benka Anna
Published: July 2017

Traumatic pancreatitis is still a relative enigma, despite modern clinical
practice, technology and modern diagnostic procedures. This condition is very
specific and serious and is associated with significant morbidity, especially
in pediatric population. Traumatic pancreatitis is also an emerging problem
in pediatric population with its incidence rising in the last 20 years. Data
regarding the optimal management and physician practice patterns are lacking.
We present a literature review and updates on the management of pediatric
pancreatitis due to trauma. Prospective multicenter studies are necessary to
guide care and improve outcomes for this population.
Sepsis in children: Initial assessment and treatment
Authors: Fabri Izabella , Rakic Goran , Stanic Danica , Draskovic Biljana
Published: July 2017

Severe sepsis is the leading cause of mortality among children aged under the
age of 5 years. The four main causes of sepsis in children are pneumonia,
malaria, measles and diarrhoea. Preventing sepsis is extremely important and
immunization of children and regular hand hygiene proved to be very efficient
and cost effective in avoiding the development of diseases that may lead to
sepsis. Clinical symptoms of all stadiums of sepsis in children are often non
specific, but early diagnosis is extremely important. The initial treatment
of sepsis in children has to be adjusted to the developmental stadium, age,
the capacity of its immune system and the likely cause of infection. In
studies on children early administration of antimicrobial therapy proved to
be efficient. Early management of septic shock should consist of rapid
boluses of crystalloids and 5% albumin solutions and administration of
vasoactive medications until hemodynamic stability is achieved.