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Simulation of Salt-Zone Cementing Operations
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 74500, "Dynamic Simulation of Offshore Salt-Zone Cementing Operations," by A.L. Martins, SPE, C.R. Miranda, SPE, F.J.P. Santos, SPE, and A. Bove, Petrobras, originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 26-28 February.
One SPE (August 2003)
Authors: Young Andrew A.
Published: February 2015

President's column - No abstract available.
Pricing Oilfield Technology
Authors: Nelson Rod
Published: February 2015

Guest editorial - No abstract available.
Electronic Gauges Fine-Tuned For Rugged, Permanent Downhole Monitoring
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - No abstract available.
Mapping Fluid-Phase Change in Carbonate With 4D Seismic
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 80552, "4D Seismic in Mapping the Change in Fluid Phase in Carbonate: A Case Study," by Partha P. Mitra, SPE, and Kharak Singh, SPE, Oil and Natural Gas Corp., India, prepared for the 2003 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 15-17 April.
Real-Time 4D Passive Seismic Imaging of Hydraulic Fracturing
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78191, "Real-Time 4D Passive Seismic Imaging of Hydraulic Fracturing," by S.C. Maxwell, SPE, T.I. Urbancic, SPE, C. Demerling, and M. Prince, ESG Solutions, prepared for the 2002 SPE/ISRM Rock Mechanics Conference, Irving, Texas, 20-23 October.
Overview: Offshore Completions (August 2003)
Authors: Keene Morris
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
A Novel Underbalanced Perforating Gun Deployment System Using Production Packer Technology
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper OTC 15210, "A Novel Underbalanced-Perforating Gun Deployment System Using Production Packer Technology Successfully Completes Offshore Horizontal Wells in a Single Trip," by Martin Beveridge and Alex Bruce, Shell U.K. E&P, Thomas Robb, SPE, and Steve Herron, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., prepared for the 2003 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 30 April-3 May.
Innovative Through-Tubing Cement Packer Technique
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77804, "Innovative Through-Tubing Cement Packer Technique," by M.L. Harris, SPE, Dubai Petroleum Co., prepared for the 2002 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 8-10 October.
Multilateral TAML Levels Reviewed, Slightly Modified
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - No abstract available.
Techbits (September 2002)
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
Technology Makes the Difference: Nurturing the Future
Authors: Darley John
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
Overview: Frac Pack (September 2002)
Authors: Norman David
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Sand-Control Screen Assembly Enables Multilobe Frac Packs
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 73723, "Innovative Sand-Control Screen Assembly Enables Successful Multilobe Frac Packs in Adverse Recompletion Conditions," by Morris Cox, SPE, Tom Roane, SPE, Mike Sanders, SPE, Brad Clarkson, SPE, and Harvey Fitzpatrick, SPE, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., originally presented at the 2002 SPE International Symposium and Exhibition on Formation Damage Control, Lafayette, Louisiana, 20-21 February.
Frac Packing Openhole Completions: An Industry Milestone
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 73757, "Frac Packing Openhole Completions: An Industry Milestone," by Pedro M. Saldungaray, SPE, Schlumberger; Juan Troncoso, SPE, Muhammed Sofyan, SPE, Bambang T. Santoso, SPE, Repsol- YPF; and Mahmet Parlar, SPE, Colin Price-Smith, SPE, Gary Hurst, SPE, and William Bailey, SPE, Schlumberger, originally presented at the 2002 SPE International Symposium and Exhibition on Formation Damage Control, Lafayette, Louisiana, 20-21 February.
Multicriteria Decision-Making in Strategic Reservoir Planning
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 71413, "Multicriteria Decision-Making in Strategic Reservoir Planning Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process," by William E. Gerbacia, Chevron Overseas Petroleum Inc., and Hanaa Al-Shammari, Kuwait Oil Co., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 30 September-3 October.
Flow Assurance: A p3 Discipline
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper OTC 14010, "Flow Assurance: A p3 Discipline," by Lloyd D. Brown, SPE, Conoco Inc., originally presented at the 2002 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 6-9 May.
Fracture Stimulation Technique Developed for Horizontal Completions in Low- to Medium-Permeability Reservoirs
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - No abstract available.
Seven Drilling Myths - Managing Successful Drilling Operations
Authors: Holland Dutch , Pritchard David M. , Anand Pradeep
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
A New Approach for Reservoir Characterization
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78710, "A New Approach for Reservoir Characterization," by K. Aminian, SPE, B. Thomas, S. Ameri, and H.I. Bilgesu, SPE, West Virginia U., prepared for the 2002 SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, Lexington, Kentucky, 23-25 October.
Overview: Frac Pack (September 2003)
Authors: Norman David
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Marine Transportation of Compressed Natural Gas
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77925, "Marine Transportation of Compressed Natural Gas: A Viable Alternative to Pipeline or LNG," by Jan V. Wagner, Fluor Canada Ltd., and Steven van Wagensveld, Fluor Australia., prepared for the 2002 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 8-10 October.
Public Energy Education:Is It Worth It? And Whose Job Is It Anyway ?
Authors: Tobin John C.
Published: February 2015

Guest editorial - No abstract available.
Fiber Optic Technology Opens Reservoir Window
Authors: Wallace Rhea
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - No abstract available.
Techbits (October 2002)
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
A Practical Approach to HSE Risk Assessments Within E&P Operations
Authors: McCullough Brian R.
Published: February 2015

HSE Horizons - This is a condensed version of paper SPE 73892, which was presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas E&P held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-22 March 2002.
Overview: Completions Today (October 2002)
Authors: Grigsby Tommy
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Overview: Reservoir Performance (October 2002)
Authors: O'Brien William J.
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Overview: Wellbore Stability (October 2002)
Authors: Kwakwa Kwabena
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Producing Sand for Sand Control
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 74394, "Producing Sand for Sand Control: A Novel Approach," by David R. Underdown, SPE, ChevronTexaco E&P Technology Co., and John Sanclemente, SPE, ChevronTexaco Tengiz, originally presented at the 2002 SPE International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition in Mexico, Villahermosa, 10-12 February.
Oriented Perforating System Prevents Sand Production, Improves Reservoir Performance in the North Sea
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - No abstract available.
Overview: Reservoir Performance (October 2003)
Authors: Potsch Klaus
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Wellbore-Stability Challenges in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 84266, "Wellbore Stability Challenges in the Deep Water, Gulf of Mexico: Case History Examples From the Pompano Field," by S.M. Willson, SPE, S. Edwards, SPE, P.D. Heppard, X. Li, SPE, G. Coltrin, D.K. Chester, SPE, H.L. Harrison, and B.W. Cocales, BP America Inc., prepared for the 2003 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, 5-8 October.
Horizontal Openhole Gravel Packing: A Nigeria Case History
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 84164, "Horizontal Openhole Gravel Packing With Reactive Shale Present - A Nigeria Case History," by Rick C. Dickerson, SPE, ChevronTexaco; O. Ojo-Aromokudu, SPE, and Abiodun A. Bodunrin, Chevron Nigeria Ltd.; and Kip Passant, Tom Roane, SPE, Andrew Penno, SPE, and Harvey Fitzpatrick, SPE, Halliburton, prepared for the 2003 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, 5-8 October.
The New Technology Dilemma
Authors: Harstad Elisabeth
Published: February 2015

Guest editorial - No abstract available.
Q&A with Satish Pai
Authors: Pai Satish , Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Q&A - No abstract available.
A Tour of a Successful Knowledge Management Strategy
Authors: Behounek Michael , Martinez Mary Rose
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
Overview: Horizontal Wells (November 2002)
Authors: Hayes Lew A.
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Advanced Openhole Multilaterals
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77199, "Advanced Openhole Multilaterals," by D.G. Hurst, SPE, S.P. Hart, SPE, and W.H. Brown, SPE, Weatherford Intl., originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology, Jakarta, 9-11 September.
Drilling Waste Management
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77388, "Drilling Waste Management: Past, Present, and Future," by John A. Veil, SPE, Argonne Natl. Laboratory, originally presented at the 2002 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 29 September-2 October.
Online Real-Time Drilling Collaboration
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78343, "A New Data-Integration and Work-Process System for Providing Online Real-Time Drilling Collaboration," by Dean H. Kaminiski, SPE, and Nicholas M. Pellerin, Halliburton Energy Services, Sperry-Sun, and Jevon H. Williams, SPE, Shell E&P Co., originally presented at the 2002 SPE European Petroleum Conference, Aberdeen, 29-31 October.
Q&A with Apache Corp.'s Mike Bahorich
Authors: Bahorich Mike , Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Q&A - No abstract available.
Dynamics of Innovation in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Daneshy Ali
Published: February 2015

Guest editorial - No abstract available.
Microresistivity Imaging Technology Adapted for Wells Drilled With Nonconductive Muds
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - No abstract available.
Overview: Horizontal Wells (November 2003)
Authors: Hayes Lew A.
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Waterflooding With Horizontal Injectors and Producers
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78989, "Waterflooding by Horizontal Injectors and Producers," by Constantin G. Popa, SPE, Petroleum U., Ploiesti, Romania, and Alex T. Turta, SPE, Petroleum Recovery Inst., Alberta Research Council, prepared for the 2002 SPE International Thermal Operations and Heavy Oil Symposium and International Horizontal Well Technology Conference, Calgary, 4-7 November.
A Novel Method to Evaluate the Formation-Damage Potential of Drilling Fluids
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 80484, "A Novel Method of Assessment of Spurt- and Filtrate- Related Formation-Damage Potential of Drilling and Drilling-in Fluids," by M. Amanullah, SPE, CSIRO Petroleum, prepared for the 2003 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 9-11 September.
An Improved Solids-Control Technique for Onshore Drilling in Trinidad
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 81083, "Improved Solids-Control Technique for Onshore Drilling Operators in Trinidad," by Burt Sinanan, SPE, Petroleum Co. of Trinidad and Tobago, prepared for the 2003 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference, Portof- Spain, Trinidad, 27-30 April.
Tapping Intellectual Capital for Service Improvement
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 84443, "Tapping Intellectual Capital for Service Improvement," by J.E. Beatty, S.L. Conners, P.R. Day, C.A. Martin, SPE, and E.A. Regrain, Schlumberger, prepared for the 2003 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, 5-8 October.
Knowledge Management: Key Drivers for an E&P Program
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 81132, "Knowledge Management: Key Drivers for an E&P Program," by Ruben Caligari, SPE, Petrobras Energia S.A., prepared for the 2003 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, 27-30 April.
One SPE (December 2002)
Authors: Young Andrew A.
Published: February 2015

President's column - No abstract available.
Comments (December 2002)
Authors: Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Editor's column - No abstract available.
Q&A with Gwyn Morgan
Authors: Morgan Gwyn , Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Q&A - No abstract available.
New MR LWD Tool Provides Timely Well Producibility Answers
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - Information provided by James Kovats, SPE, Schlumberger
Techbits (December 2002)
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
New Technologies, Panel Discussions Highlight Annual SPE Conference
Authors: Donnelly John , Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

Conference review - No abstract available.
Mud-Hammer Drilling Per formance
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 74540, "World's First Benchmarking of Drilling Mud-Hammer Performance at Depth Conditions," by Gordon A. Tibbits, TerraTek; Roy C. Long, SPE, U.S. Dept. of Energy; Brian E. Miller, SPE, BP; and Arnis Judzis, SPE, and Alan D. Black, SPE, TerraTek, originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 26-28 February.
Valuation and Strategy Setting for Remote Gas Reserves
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 77930, "The Valuation and Strategy Setting for Remote Gas Reserves," by Jan F. van Elk, SPE, Woodside Energy Ltd., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 8-10 October.
Recent Knowledge About Produced Water Composition and the Contribution From Different Chemicals to Risk of Harmful Environmental Effects
Authors: Utvik Toril I. Roe , Hasle Jon Rytter
Published: February 2015

HSE Horizons - This is a condensed version of paper SPE 73999, which was presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas E&P held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-22 March 2002.
New Deepwater AUV Results in Increased Efficiency, Designer Surveys
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - No abstract available.
Techbits: Well Performance in Hydraulically Fractured Gas Wells Subject of Lecture
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
Future Energy Supply, Technology Developments Highlight SPE Annual Conference
Authors: Donnelly John , Denney Dennis , Wallace Rhea
Published: February 2015

Conference review - No abstract available.
Overview: Production/Facilities (December 2003)
Authors: Dino Galen
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
4D Seismic Data Assist Management of Reservoirs With Horizontal Wells Between Fluid Contacts
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 83956, "Integration of 4D Seismic Data Into the Management of Oil Reservoirs With Horizontal Wells Between Fluid Contacts," by Peter J. Clifford, SPE, Robert Trythall, Ronnie S. Parr, Tim P. Moulds, SPE, Tim Cook, and Peter M. Allan, BP plc, and Phil Sutcliffe, SPE, RML, prepared for 2003 Offshore Europe, Aberdeen, 2-5 September.
Drilling Performance of an Energy-Balanced Roller-Cone Bit
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 80493, "A Study of Drilling Performance of Energy- Balanced Roller-Cone Bit," by S.L. Chen, SPE, J. Dahlem, SPE, and C. Rayburn, Security DBS/Halliburton Energy Services, prepared for the 2003 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 9-11 September.
QCD and Electroweak Boson Production in the Forward Region in LHCb§
Authors: Maciuc, on Behalf of the LHCb Collaboration Florin
Published: February 2015

Among most recent LHCb measurements relevant in the context of low-x physics include forward energy flow, Z and W cross-section measurements. The energy flow measurements map the forward LHCb acceptance for four classes of events, namely inclusive minimum bias, non-diffractive, diffractive and hard- pT collisions. Estimates from highenergy collision generators - i.e. various PYTHIA tunes and cosmic-ray generators - were compared to the measurement values. Z→ µ+µ+ and W± → µ+µ+ ν (v-) production is measured based on data collected at 7 TeV, results are shown differentially and compared to theoretical pQCD predictions.

PACS number(s): 25.75.Dw, 13.85.-t, 12.38.Bx, 12.38.Cy, 12.38.-t.
Diffractive Cross Sections Implemented in PYTHIA8-MBR vs LHC Results§
Authors: Goulianos Konstantin
Published: February 2015

We review the predictions of diffractive cross sections implemented in the PYTHIA8-MBR Monte Carlo simulation and compare them to recent LHC results.

PACS Number(s): 12.40.Nn, 12.39.St, 13.85.Lg, 13.85.Fb.
Digital Workflow for Virtually Designing and Milling Ceramic Lithium Disilicate Veneers: A Clinical Report
Authors: Zandinejad A , Lin WS , Atarodi M , Abdel-Azim T , Metz MJ , Morton D
Published: February 2015

Laminate veneers have been routinely used to restore and enhance the appearance of natural dentition. The traditional pathway for fabricating veneers consisted of making conventional polyvinyl siloxane impressions, producing stone casts, and fabricating final porcelain prostheses on stone dies. Pressed ceramics have successfully been used for laminate veneer fabrication for several years. Recently, digital computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing scanning has become commercially available to make a digital impression that is sent electronically to a dental laboratory or a chairside milling machine. However, technology has been developed to allow digital data acquisition in conjunction with electronically transmitted data that enables virtual design of restorations and milling at a remote production center.

Following the aforementioned workflow will provide the opportunity to fabricate a physical cast-free restoration. This new technique has been reported recently for all-ceramic IPS e.max full-coverage pressed-ceramic restorations. However, laminate veneers are very delicate and technique-sensitive restorations when compared with all-ceramic full-coverage ones made from the same material. Complete digital design and fabrication of multiple consecutive laminate veneers seems to be very challenging. This clinical report presents the digital workflow for the virtual design and fabrication of multiple laminate veneers in a patient for enhancing the esthetics of his maxillary anterior teeth. A step-by-step process is presented with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of this novel technique. Additionally, the use of lithium disilicate ceramic as the material of choice and the rationale for such a decision is discussed.
The Role of Research-Article Writing Motivation and Self-Regulatory Strategies in Explaining Research-Article Abstract Writing Ability
Authors: Lin Ming-Chia , Cheng Yuh-Show , Lin Sieh-Hwa , Hsieh Pei-Jung
Published: February 2015

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of research-article writing motivation and use of self-regulatory writing strategies in explaining second language (L2) research-article abstract writing ability, alongside the L2 literacy effect. Four measures were administered: a L2 literacy test, a research abstract performance assessment, and inventories of writing motivation and strategy. Participants were L2 graduate students in Taiwan ( N = 185; M age = 25.8yr., SD = 4.5, range = 22–53). Results of structural equation modeling showed a direct effect of motivation on research-article writing ability, but no direct effect of strategy or indirect effect of motivation via strategy on research-article writing ability, with L2 literacy controlled. The findings suggest research-article writing instruction should address writing motivation, besides L2 literacy.
Analysis of Moisture Evaporation from Underwear Designed for Fire-Fighters
Authors: Elena Onofrei , Codau Teodor-Cezar , Stojanka Petrusic , Gauthier Bedek , Daniel Dupont , Damien Soulat
Published: February 2015

In this study we analysed the effect of moisture on the thermal protective performance of fire-fighter clothing in case of routine fire-fighting conditions. In the first stage of this research we investigated simultaneous heat and moisture transfer through a single-layer fabric, used as underwear for fire-fighters, at different moisture conditions. In the second stage of the study, the underwear in dry and wet state was tested together with protective clothing systems for fire-fighter consisting of three or four layers. It was found that during the evaporation of the moisture, a temperature plateau appeared during which temperatures hardly rose. The energy consumption used for the phase change of moisture located in the assembly dominated the heat transfer process as long as there was moisture present. As soon as all water had evaporated, the temperatures approached the temperatures measured for dry samples. The moisture within the clothing assembly did not lead to increased temperatures compared with the measurements with dry samples. This research has confirmed that moisture can positively affect the thermal protection of a clothing system.
Moisture Comfort and Antibacterial Properties of Elastic Warp-Knitted Fabrics
Authors: Yu Zhi-Cai , Zhang Jian-Fei , Lou Ching-Wen , He Hua-Ling , Chen An-Pang , Lin Jia-Horng
Published: February 2015

Multifunction elastic warp-knitted fabrics were fabricated on a crochet machine with the use of metal composite yarns/viscose yarn and bamboo polyester/ crisscross-section polyester hybrid yarns as the front face and back face of the knitted fabric structure, respectively. We investigated the effect of the blend ratio of bamboo charcoal/ crisscross-section polyester multiply yarns on the fabric's moisture comfort properties, such as water vapour transmission (WVT), water evaporation rate (WER), and water absorbency. The results showed that blending ratio significantly influenced WVT and WER. Moreover, antibacterial activity of the elastic warp- knitted fabric was tested against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in accordance with AATCC 90-2011. Finally, the extension- stress value curves were used to analyse the elastic stretching property, and the fabric exhibited greater breaking elongation and lower stress value in the walewise than in the weft direction.
Optical properties of silver nanocube surfaces obtained by silane immobilization
Authors: Merk Virginia , Nerz Alexander , Fredrich Sebastian , Gernert Ulrich , Selve Sören , Kneipp Janina
Published: February 2015

Silver nanocubes were synthesized by the polyol method and immobilized on a surface in a simple approach using an aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES). The optical and structural properties of the polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) stabilized nanocubes were investigated in solution and on glass surfaces. The SERS enhancement factors at two excitation wavelengths for crystal violet were compared with electric fields arising in different nano¬particle configurations using finite-difference time-domain simulations. They are in agreement with the preferred face-to-face orientation in the nanoaggregates on the surfaces. The facile immobilization enables on-demand preparation and use of the nanocubes in real analytical applications.
An Assessment of Religious Threats to Security and Survival of Democracy in Nigeria: A Case Study of the Incessant Killings of Igbos in Some Selected Northern States
Authors: Chukwu Christian Chima
Published: February 2015

Religious threats continue to pose a real threat to security and survival of the nascent democracy in Nigeria, especially with the widespread and incessant killings of Igbos in some selected Northern States. Bombs explode regularly, killing huge numbers of people, especially at crowded squares in these states. Igbos who, dominate the Northern commercial landscape, have in their large numbers have been one of the worst hit. And one of the more notorious groups, the Boko Haram, the ultraviolent Islamic militant group that condemns western education, has always accepted responsibility for the killings. Their unwholesome activities which, have been impacting negatively on the various segments of society; creating the psychological basis for arbitrariness are compounded by the intense use of State authority by an effective minority of the Northern extraction to cover up and dismiss these detestable killings and abuses as being only the maturation of long festering extremist impulses that run deep in the social reality of Northern Nigeria, while doing nothing to halt the incessant atrocities against Igbos, as if they are responsible for the decades of failed government and elite delinquency finally ripening into social chaos therein. Thus, the main thrust of this paper is to assess religious threats to security and democracy in Nigeria with special focus on the incessant killings of Igbos. To achieve the purpose of this study, four research hypotheses and two theories, the Strain and differential association theories are used as theoretical framework to guide the study. Literatures related to the variables are reviewed including the adoption of the survey research and the construction of a four-point Likert type questionnaire to elicit information from a total of 290 respondents who constituted the data for the research. To test the hypotheses, the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis Statistical technique was employed. The findings show among others that the group, Boko Haram itself, is an effect and not a cause; a symptom of decades of failed government and elite delinquency in Northern Nigeria and queries the rationale why Igbos should be sacrificed to correct the failings of the Northern elite. In addition, the paper also finds out that religious threat is a clog to the corporate existence of Nigeria despite democratization. As a result, this study recommends that the Federal Government should brace up to whatever are the grievances of the Boko Haram with a view to seeing how its members can be persuaded to renounce their warring posture, allow peace to reign in order to save the country's nascent democracy. Finally, the paper concludes that since Nigeria is a pluralist society, the Government through the mass media should enlighten the people on the essence of peaceful co-existence so as to engender national integration and save the country's nascent democracy.
Cultural Intelligence Scale (CQS): Testing Cross-cultural Transferability of CQS in Ukraine
Authors: Johnson R. Boyd , Buko Svitlana
Published: February 2015

The article examines the cross-cultural transferability of widely accepted cross-cultural assessment tool using research conducted in Ukraine - the Cultural Intelligence Scale (CQS), insights from the American and Ukrainian researchers who translated and adapted the instrument in Ukraine. Within the qualitative focus group study researchers look at the peculiarities of CQS perceptions by the Ukrainian audience sample and identify barriers of these perceptions, peculiarities of perceptions of citizens of Ukraine regarding cross-cultural interaction.
The Social Competence of Police Cadets as Sociology Conception
Authors: Kiikov Vitalii
Published: February 2015

The purpose of this paper is to clarify the definition of social competence and its application in police practice, introduction of the police officer social competence structure, the subsequent description of its components. The efficiency in problems solving, which police officer encounter in daily service, as well as the quality of cooperation between police and community directly depends on the level of social competence development, the interiorization of social norm and values in personality structure of police officer, such as tolerance, respect of human rights, motivation for social interaction, culture of communication, social intelligence, emotionally-volitional stability etc. Therefore, the objectives of educative work in police high school have to include the purposeful formation of social competence as a requirement of contemporary democratic society. Another aspect of social competence formation in police cadets through educational means is utilization of moral potential of education, which is essential in rapidly changing societies for efficient socialization of such professional group as police officers.
Macedonia Faculties’ Students - “Chrisi Avgi” (Right Party) Followers’ Critique on the Greek Educational Policy
Authors: Evagelia Kalerante
Published: February 2015

The present paper is involved with the Pedagogical faculties’ students’ critique on the current educational system as it has been altered after 1981. The research was carried out utilizing both quantitative and qualitative tools. Students-voters participated in the interviews whereas active voters were difficult to be located to meet the research requirements. The dynamics of the specific political party is based on a popular profile in terms of standpoints related to economic, social and political issues. The research findings depict the students’ strong wish for a change of the curricula and a turn towards History and Religion as well as an elevation of the Greek historic events, as the History books that have been written and taught at schools over the past years contributed to the downgrading of the Greek national and cultural identity. There is also a students’ strong belief that globalization and the immigrants’ presence in Greece have functioned in a negative way against the Greek ideal. Therefore, an overall change of the educational content could open the path towards the reconstruction of the moral values and the Greek national identity.
Issues of Citizenship, National Identity and Political Socialization in Singapore: Implications to the Singapore Education System
Authors: Reyes Vicente Chua
Published: February 2015

This inquiry attempts to address the question: How has the Singapore city-state used its education system in integrating three important cornerstones of nation-building? Using selected data from the National Orientations of Singaporeans Survey complemented by policy documents, this article explores three specific questions: (1) How is citizenship education pursued? (2) How is national identity forged? And (3) How is political socialization engendered? The inquiry concludes with challenges that the Singapore education system faces as it tries to address its nation-building project
Sacred Grove of Punyagiri Hill, Vizianagaram District, AP, India: Ecological And Sociological Study
Authors: Rao D. Srinivasa , Rao G.M. Narasimha
Published: February 2015

Sacred groves are important repositories of rare endangered endemic plants and floral diversity that have been conserved by the local people or communities in a sustainable manner. Sri Umakotilingeswara Swami Temple is a famous Siva Kshetra located in Vizianagaram district of the Andhra Pradesh, India. This holy shrine is situated in the Punyagiri hills, 4 kms away from the Srungavarapu Kota and 62 kms away from the Visakhapatnam (a coastal city of Andhra Pradesh). Two study sites were selected, one was in the sacred grove region another was in forest region. Line transects were used for collection of data on species richness and diversity of the flora. Density and basal area were more in the sacred grove region than the nearby forest region. Some important medicinal and valuable plants were reported in this region, plants such as Saraca asoca (Roxb.), Diospyros peregryna (L.), Sterculia urens (Roxb.), Cleistanthus collinus (Roxb.), Ficus relisiosa (L.), Strublus aspera (L.), Chloroxylon swietenia (L.), Firmiana colorata (Roxb.), Albizia odoratissima (L.), Dalbergia paniculata (Roxb.), Dalbergia sisso (Roxb.), Azadiricta indica A. Juss., Diospyros chloroxylon (L.), Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.), Mangifera indica (L.), Eucalyptus globulesv(Labelle), Bombax ceieba (L.), Aegle marmelos, Ailanthus excelsa and some important pteridophytes and Bryophytes were reported in the sacred forest of the Punyagiri hills. Extension of the temple buildings and other developmental activities may be threat to the sacred groves. Invasion by the exotic weeds may further degrade the structure and composition of the sacred forests as a whole.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v4i1.12176 International Journal of Environment Volume-4, Issue-1, Dec-Feb 2014/15, page: 30-47
From Green to REDD-Ready to Trade: Discussion On REDD In Nepal's Community Forestry
Authors: Aryal Pabitra
Published: February 2015

Carbon emission increases at an early stage of industrial expansion as a transition from overdependence on agriculture. Such industrial transformation is heavily dependent on energy-intensive technologies. Moreover, the degree of environmental awareness is very low in developing countries. According to the Environmental Performance Index 2012, Nepal is among the strongest performer. A new international carbon trade mechanism, called ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation’ (REDD), has been proposed to curb global Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) emissions. Carbon trade entails the idea that industrialized countries pay developing countries to reduce deforestation and forest degradation. Nepal’s community forestry can reap benefits by participating in REDD, but it requires addressing a range of issues and challenges to mitigate underlying causes of deforestation and forest degradation. Ultimately this type of program would encourage local people for conservation and sustainable use of forest resources.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v4i1.12181International Journal of Environment Volume-4, Issue-1, Dec-Feb 2014/15, page: 101-111
People’s Perception on Impact of Climate Change in Paschim Amawa and Tikuligadh Village Development Committee (VDC) Of Rupandehi District, Nepal
Authors: Dahal Khet Raj , Manandhar Manju , Sharma Chhatra Mani
Published: February 2015

The issue of climate change is one of the global challenges and great concerns to humanity. Although Nepal has a negligible share in the global emissions of greenhouse gases, it is more vulnerable to climate change impact due to its fragile mountain ecosystems. A study was carried out to assess people’s understanding on climate change, identify its impacts on their communities and document how they are coping with those impacts. Descriptive and explorative research designs with purposive sampling method were used to collect data from the field. The study showed that more than 50% respondents were familiar with the concepts of climate change and remaining had no idea. Those who were familiar with climate change got knowledge about it from mass media. The result of this study showed that the climate change has several impacts on the study area such as decrease in agricultural production, loss in biodiversity, decrease in water resources and increase in health hazards. During field survey, people suggested that the Government of Nepal must have effective plan, policy and program for holistic approach and develop low cost technology for adaptation to climate change impact and improve livelihood.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v4i1.12185International Journal of Environment Volume-4, Issue-1, Dec-Feb 2014/15, page: 141-160
Assessment of Soil Organic Carbon Stock of Temperate Coniferous Forests in Northern Kashmir
Authors: Dar Davood A. , Pathak Bhawana , Fulekar M. H.
Published: February 2015

Soil organic carbon (SOC) estimation in temperate forests of the Himalaya is important to estimate their contribution to regional, national and global carbon stocks. Physico chemical properties of soil were quantified to assess soil organic carbon density (SOC) and SOC CO2 mitigation density at two soil depths (0-10 and 10-20 cms) under temperate forest in the Northern region of Kashmir Himalayas India. The results indicate that conductance, moisture content, organic carbon and organic matter were significantly higher while as pH and bulk density were lower at Gulmarg forest site. SOC % was ranging from 2.31± 0.96 at Gulmarg meadow site to 2.31 ± 0.26 in Gulmarg forest site. SOC stocks in these temperate forests were from 36.39 ±15.40 to 50.09 ± 15.51 Mg C ha-1. The present study reveals that natural vegetation is the main contributor of soil quality as it maintained the soil organic carbon stock. In addition, organic matter is an important indicator of soil quality and environmental parameters such as soil moisture and soil biological activity change soil carbon sequestration potential in temperate forest ecosystems.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v4i1.12186International Journal of Environment Volume-4, Issue-1, Dec-Feb 2014/15; page: 161-178
Rhizofiltration of Heavy Metals (Cadmium, Lead and Zinc) From Fly Ash Leachates Using Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes)
Authors: Yadav Amit Kumar , Pathak Bhawana , Fulekar M. H.
Published: February 2015

Fly ashes are usually contaminated with toxic heavy metals. These metals are leaching out aftercontact with water during wet disposal system, thus polluting the soil, surface and groundwater. In the present study, a hydroponics experiment was conducted to examine the removalof heavy metals Cd, Pb and Zn by Eichhornia crassipes grown at various concentration of fly ash ranging from 10, 20 and 40 percent over a period of 30 days.After 30 days, the plants were separately harvested, dried and weighedfor biomass of the roots and shoots. The uptake of each metalwas studied in the root and shoot separately, to determine the bioaccumulation of metals in Eichhornia crasspies.The translocation factor was calculated to study the efficiency of the plants forbioaccumulation of each metal in roots and shoot. The results showed that maximum uptake of metals Cd, Pb and Zn by plantwasfoundat the higher concentration (40%) of fly ash.The metals uptake found was 99.16, 166.52 and 741.04 μg g-1 tissues in the roots, respectively and 33.46, 41.33 and 255.90 μgg-1 tissues in the shoots, respectively and successfullyremoved up to 78% of Cd, 82% of Pb and 70% of Zn.The maximum removal efficiency by plant for Cd, Pb and Zn at lower concentration (10%) of fly ash was 84%, 86% and 75%, respectively.The heavy metals accumulated more in roots than in the shoots by Eichhornia crassipes. The maximum bioconcentration factor and translocation factor value of Eichhornia crappies for Cd, Pb and Zn were calculated as 705.55, 705.55 and 614.51 and 41.86, 47.18 and 34.53 respectively. The high removal efficiencies of heavy metals Cd, Pb and Zn was find without toxic effect by this aquatic macrophyte, thisplant can be recommended for the actual treatment of fly ash leachatesin ash pond to clean up the aquatic environment.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v4i1.12187International Journal of Environment Volume-4, Issue-1, Dec-Feb 2014/15, page : 179-196
Needle Stick Injuries, Sharp Injuries and other Occupational Exposures to Blood and Body Fluids among Health Care Workers in a general hospital in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Musa Sanjin , Peek-Asa Corinne , Young Tracy , Jovanović Nina
Published: February 2015

Correction: On 2nd January 2018, the following authors were added to the online version of this article: Corinne Peek-Asa, Tracy Young and Nina Jovanović. They were always on the PDF of the article. The editor apologises for this error.Background: Professional exposures of health care workers (HCW) to potentially infective blood and body fluids presents a serious health threat, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV transmission. This study was conducted to assess the risk for and reporting of needlestick injuries, sharp injuries and other occupational exposures of health care workers in a large healthcare center in Sarajevo.Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in May 2013. The study target population included all hospital  health care workers who had a high potential for exposure.  The estimated sample size was 48 physicians, 132 nurses/technicians and 30 auxiliary personnel. Results: During their career, 124 (63.3%) HCW reported exposures to blood and body fluids. In total, needle stick injuries  (66.1%) were the most common source of exposure, followed by contact with intact skin (12.1%) and cut with sharp object (11.3%). Only 43 (35.5%) reported any of these exposures to health authorities during their career. The odds of exposure to needle stick injuries and other occupational exposures to blood and bodily fluids were significantly higher among medical nurses/techicians (AOR=4.98, 95%CI=1.52-16,1) and auxillary (AOR=4.30, 95%CI=1.07-17.34) personnel when compared to physicians. HCW in the operation room, intervention ambulance and laboratory (AOR=3.73, 95%CI=1.43-9.72) had higher odds of exposure than workers in the ambulatory departments.Conclusions: Needlestick Injuries, Sharp Injuries  and other Occupational Exposures to Blood and Body Fluids among health care workers are underestimated hazard. Especialy, for HCW who work in operation room/interventional ambulance.  There is a need for preventive programs for HCW and further work on the establishment of an effective surveillance system.
Fabrication and Evaluation of Sustained Release Mucoadhesive Losartan Potassium Matrix Tablets
Authors: Mukul Md Emdadul Hasan , Ahmed Sayed Koushik , Akter Mariyum , Hossain Mohammad Salim
Published: February 2015

Sustained release matrix tablets of Losartan potassium were prepared with different types of mucoadhesive polymers e.g. Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC), Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Na-CMC) and Methyl cellulose (MC). The tablets were prepared by direct compression method and then were subjected to in-vitro drug dissolution for 8 hours in phosphate buffer of pH 6.8. The mucoadhesive property was investigated in terms of retention time by wash-off method. Irrespective of amount of polymer, mucoadhesive strength of MC was proved to be maximum where HPMC and Na-CMC showed moderate or poor mucoadhesive strength. Drug release from all formulations followed Higuchi release mechanism. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v16i2.22297 Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 16(2): 153-157, 2013
Release Profile of Losartan Potassium from Formulated Sustained Release Matrix Tablet
Authors: Rahman Md Ziaur , Ahamed Sayed Koushik , Banik Sujan , Hossain Mohammad Salim
Published: February 2015

The present study was undertaken to develop sustained release (SR) matrix tablets of Losartan potassium, an angiotensin-II antagonist for the treatment of hypertension. The tablets were prepared by direct compression method along with Kollidon SR and Methyl Cellulose as release retardant polymers. The evaluation involves two stages- the physical properties studies of tablets and in vitro release kinetics assessment. The USP paddle method was selected to perform the dissolution test and 900 ml phosphate buffer of pH 6.8 was used as dissolution medium at 50 rpm at 370C. The release kinetics were analyzed. All the formulations followed Higuchi release kinetics. When the release data was plotted into Korsmeyer-Peppas equation, then it was confirmed that F-1, F-2, F-3, F-4 and F-5 exhibited non-fickian type drug release whereas F-6 exhibited fickian type drug release from the tablet matrix. The in-vitro release studies revealed that the formulation F-2 can be taken as an ideal or optimized formulation of sustained release tablets for 24 hours release as it fulfills all the requirements for sustained release tablet. Furthermore, when the tablets were preheated at different temperature (300C, 450C, 600C) before dissolution they showed decrease in drug release compared with ambient temperature DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v16i2.22301 Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 16(2): 177-183, 2013
Evaluation of Antidiarheal and Antidiabetic Activities of Wrigthia arborea (Dennst.) Mabb.
Authors: Zahan Ronok , Nahar Laizuman , Alam Zahangir , Nesa Mst Luthfun , Haque M Ekramul
Published: February 2015

Wrigthia arborea (Dennst.) Mabb., locally known as Shet-kurchi, is a small deciduous tree. These species are important in the traditional healthcare, especially in menstrual and renal complaints. The present study was designed to investigate the antidiarheal and antidiabetic activities of methanol extract of W. arborea. The methanol extract was studied for antidiarrhoeal properties using castor oil and magnesium sulphate induced diarrhoeal model in mice. At the doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight, the extract reduced the frequency and severity of diarrhea in test animals throughout the study period. Antidiabetic effect was also evaluated in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats. Considerable drop of elevated blood glucose level was observed in the normoglycemic and alloxan induced diabetic rats at a dose of 150 and 300 mg/kg b.w. when the extract was given intraperitoneally. Altogether, these results suggest that the methanol extract could be used for treating diarrhea and diabetes. This is the first report of antidiarheal and antidiabetic potential of W. arborea. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v16i2.22306 Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 16(2): 211-216, 2013