bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Concept and Essence of the Forensic Study of Personality
Authors: Isyutin-Fedotkov D. V.
Published: November 2019

The article considers and analyzes various opinions on the category "forensic study of personality". From the point of view of the Russian language, the various meanings of the term "study" fully and in a multifaceted way reflect the activities of the investigator in the study of the person in the course of sufficient disclosure and investigation of crimes. It is concluded that forensic study of personality can be considered as a process, theory (doctrine) and part of criminalistics (educational discipline, special course). In this connection, the definition of the term "forensic study of personality" depends on understanding of its essence. Forensic study of personality as a process for the study of personality is associated with activity. Forensic study of the personality as a theory (doctrine) is associated with the objective laws that constitute the subject of criminalistics. Forensic study of the personality as a section of criminalistics (academic discipline, special course) is based on a theoretical basis, on the basis of which methods, approaches to studying personality are considered. The ultimate goal of forensic study of personality is solving the problems of disclosure and investigation of crimes. Author's definitions of the term "forensic study of personality" are proposed.
Legal Conflicts in the Regulation of Fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Russian Federation in the Southern Part of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Determination of its External Boundary
Authors: Bekyashev D. K.
Published: November 2019

The article considers the norms of the legislation of the Russian Federation regarding the establishment of the boundaries of maritime areas and the regulation of fishing in them. The treaties concluded by the Russian Federation are analyzed: the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982, the Agreement between the Russian Federation and Japan on mutual relations in the field of fishery off the coasts of both countries of December 7, 1984. Conflicts of existing legal norms concerning the definition of the external border of the exclusive economic zone of the Russian Federation in the southern part of the Sea of Okhotsk and the norms regulating fishing in it have been revealed. It is emphasized that this situation creates serious problems for Russian fishing vessels. The practice of applying international legal norms and norms of the Russian legislation by the authorized state bodies of the Russian Federation is considered, and features of their interpretation are established. The recommendations on the resolution of these legal conflicts have been developed.
Historical Aspects of the Formation of Public Prosecutor's Supervision in the Sphere of Environmental Protection
Authors: Bizhanova K. A.
Published: November 2019

Based on the analysis of the history of the formation and development of the activities of the prosecutor's office, as well as regulatory legal acts, the article considers the role and significance of this supervisory authority in the field of environmental protection and ensuring environmental safety in the period 1960-2000. The contribution and influence of the Soviet prosecutor's office in the protection of nature of the whole state is analyzed. The Soviet state, despite the significant measures taken in 1950-1970 in order to improve the environmental situation in the country, was not able to achieve high environmental performance indicators in full due to the inconsistency in solving environmental problems. At the same time, the adoption of the Law on the Public Prosecutor's Office of the USSR in 1979 facilitated the expansion of the competence of prosecutors in supervisory and coordinating activities to ensure law and order, as well as strengthening supervision, including in the environmental field. The author gives examples of the practice of prosecutorial activity of environmental prosecutors. It should be noted that the judicial reform of 1991 in the period of formation of a legal democratic state, the powers of the Prosecutor's Office had to be subjected to a significant transformation. Thus, in par. 6 of sec. 4 of the Concepts of Judicial Reform enshrined the following: "The gradual withering away of the public prosecutor's function cannot affect the state of law in the country, if the transition to the market will provide internal natural incentives for compliance with laws". However, as current practice shows, prosecutors, including specialized ones, are one of the tools to ensure and protect the constitutional rights of citizens to a favorable environment in a state governed by the rule of law.
Determinanty rozwoju turystyki w miastach inteligentnych
Authors: Nowacki Marek , Kowalczyk-Anioł Joanna
Published: November 2019

Artykuł dotyczy szeroko dyskutowanej w piśmiennictwie koncepcji miasta inteligentnego (smart city). Celem było sprawdzenie, które z wymiarów funkcji smart determinują rozwój turystyki w miastach inteligentnych oraz czy można mówić o specyfice europejskich smart cities w tym kontekście. Zasadniczą metodą badawczą była metoda desk research. Materiał źródłowy to dane z raportów Global Power City Index (GPCI) z lat 2012–2018, które poddano pogłębionej analizie statystycznej. Wyniki wykazały, że spośród sześciu wyodrębnionych przez GPCI grup czynników tylko dwa – interakcje kulturowe i dostępność komunikacyjna – są istotnymi determinantami rozwoju turystyki w mieście inteligentnym. W tym kontekście trudno jednoznacznie wskazać specyfikę miast europejskich na tle innych miast inteligentnych.
Investigation of Science Teachers’ Learning Styles with Various Variables
Authors: KARAMUSTAFAOĞLU Orhan , TUTAR Miyase , SONTAY Gökhan
Published: November 2019

Araştırmada fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarının Felder
Silverman öğrenme stillerine göre öğrenme stillerinin belirlenmesi ve çeşitli
değişkenler yönüyle incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma betimsel tarama modeli
kapsamında yürütülmüş olup araştırmanın örneklemini bir eğitim fakültesinde
öğrenim görmekte olan 322 fen bilgisi öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Felder ve
Soloman (1994) tarafından geliştirilen ve Türkçeye uyarlanan “Öğrenme Stili
Envanteri” veri toplama aracı olarak kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizi bağımsız
t-testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi (ANOVA) kullanılarak yapılmıştır.
Araştırma sonucunda, fen öğretmen adaylarının yaparak, hissederek, görsel ve sıralı
öğrenme stillerine sahip oldukları tespit edilmiştir. Öğretmen adaylarının
sahip oldukları öğrenme stillerinden en yüksek skoru görsel öğrenme stili almıştır. Ayrıca araştırmada cinsiyet, sınıf
seviyesi ve baba eğitim durumlarına göre öğrenme stilleri farklılık
göstermiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına dayanarak ilgililere gerekli önerilerde
bulunulmuştur.
Outcomes of laparoscopic assisted versus open complete mesocolic excision for right sided colon cancer
Authors: Elbalshy Mohammed A. , El Fol Hossam Abdelkader , Ammar Mohamed S. , Hagag Mahmoud Gamaleldeen
Published: November 2019

Background: Complete mesocolic excision (CME) as a standard surgery for left sided colon cancer is proven however there is a great debate and deal of discussion if the extra effort needed for it in right sided colon cancer worth the gain that is achieved. We aimed in our study to assess the outcome of CME with central vascular ligation for treatment of right sided colon cancer performed either laparoscopic (lap.) assisted or by open technique.Methods: This was a prospective randomized study on sixty patients who were presented with right sided colonic cancer. Patients were divided into two groups. Group (A) open one and group (B) lap. assisted group.Results: Both groups were comparable regarding demographic data, although operative time was significantly shorter in open group (p>0.001). Lap. assisted group achieved a significant difference as regards to blood loss, incision length, duration of hospital stay, resume of oral feeding, tumor to high vascular tie as well as higher number of harvested lymph nodes with no difference in recurrence rate and overall survival rate over a period of 3 years follow up.Conclusions: The principles underlying CME are anatomical and logical as it entails return back to embryology, and the results published points to the improved survival and decreased local recurrence particularly when it is performed in the proper mesocolic plane, using of laparoscopy may help in that due to better visualization of planes thus the gain of CME even in right sided colon cancer may exceed the pain in hand skilled colorectal lap. surgeons.
Our early experience in immediate total breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap
Authors: . Thyagaraj , Iyanahally Ashrith , Tilak B. G. , Sham M. E. , . Ganesh
Published: November 2019

Background: As the breast cancer diagnosis has increased over recent years, patient have become more informative regarding treatment and reconstructive options, hence the expectation of the results will be very high. Reconstruction of breast with best result and less donor site morbidity is the target.Methods: A total of 20 cases were studied between January 2018 to January 2019 at our hospital to assess the outcome of deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap for immediate breast reconstruction.Results: A total of twenty DIEP flaps were performed. Mean time required for flap harvest was 125 minutes, and time taken for flap inset was 110 minutes. There was no flap loss in any of the twenty cases. Two patients had fat necrosis. All patients were satisfied with aesthetic outcome.Conclusions: DIEP flap has good aesthetic result with less donor site morbidity.
Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in common acute abdominal conditions
Authors: Deshmukh Shashank , Kishan A. Manmadha
Published: November 2019

Background: Ultrasound evaluation is cheap, easily available, even at rural level, and can predict need for surgical intervention in majority of conditions. It involves no exposure to radiation, can diagnose easily, can be repeated any number of times for follow up. Disadvantages are that it is user dependent and distended bowel containing air prevents satisfactory evaluation of abdomen. The objective was to study diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in common acute abdominal conditions.Methods: All patients presenting to the emergency Department of General Surgery, Narayana general hospital, Nellore with abdominal pain of acute onset and who were diagnosed to be suffering from acute appendicitis, acute perforation peritonitis, acute intestinal obstruction, acute pancreatitis, acute calculous cholecystitis were included in the present study.Results: Diagnostic accuracy of USG for acute appendicitis was little bit low with sensitivity of 71.8% and specificity of 59.1% for operative findings and similar for CT findings. For acute perforation peritonitis it was still very low with sensitivity of 42.9% and specificity of 66.7% for operative findings and similar for CT findings. It was very good for acute intestinal obstruction with sensitivity of 90.9% and specificity of 83.3%, but here it was low compared to CT findings. It was also pretty good for diagnosing acute calculus cholecystitis in comparison with operative as well as CT findings.Conclusions: USG can be used as a diagnostic tool for diagnosis of acute intestinal obstruction and acute calculus cholecystitis but doubtful role in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis and acute perforation peritonitis and acute pancreatitis.
Influence of bankruptcy prediction and residual income on company share prices in various industry sectors
Authors: Azzharah Shinta Disky
Published: November 2019

Research use the panel data regression analysis model aims to determine the predictions of bankruptcy with the Altman Z-Score model and residual income influence the stock prices of companies listed in the Indonesian Syariah Stock Index (ISSI) in the period 2014 to 2018. Research This is a quantitative study using secondary data in the form of annual financial statements published by companies, with sampling using purposive sampling to obtain a sample of 23 manufacturing companies engaged in various industrial sectors. The research method uses the fixed effect model approach. The analysis said that the bankruptcy prediction using the Altman Z-Score model showed a significant negative effect on stock prices, while residual income had no effect on stock prices. In addition, the Altman Z-Score shows that many companies enter the gray area cut-off point and even go bankrupt, thus making shareholders reduce their share prices for the safety of their shares in the capital market.
Red blood cell and plasma glutathione peroxidase activities and selenium concentration in patients with chronic kidney disease: a review.
Authors: Zachara Bronisław A , Gromadzińska Jolanta , Wasowicz Wojciech , Zbróg Zbigniew
Published: November 2019

The metabolism of oxygen in aerobic organisms leads to generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). These entities are able to oxidize almost all classes of macromolecules, including proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. The physiological level of ROS is usually regulated by antioxidant defense mechanisms. There are at least three groups of antioxidant enzymes: superoxide dismutases, catalases and glutathione peroxidases (GSH-Pxs) which neutralize ROS. The trace elements (copper, zinc and selenium) bound to the active sites of the above listed enzymes play an important role in the antioxidant defense system. In mammals, a major function of selenium (Se) and Se-dependent GSH-Pxs is to protect cells from oxidative stress. Selenium concentrations and GSH-Px activities are altered in blood components of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The Se level is frequently lower than in healthy subjects and the concentration very often decreases gradually with advancing stage of the disease. Studies on red cell GSH-Px activity in CKD patients reported its values significantly lower, significantly higher and lower or higher, but not significantly as compared with healthy subjects. On the other hand, all authors who studied plasma GSH-Px activity have shown significantly lower values than in healthy subjects. The degree of the reduction decreases gradually with the progression of the disease. High inverse correlations were seen between plasma GSH-Px activity and creatinine level. A gradual decrease in plasma GSH-Px activity in CKD patients is due to the fact that this enzyme is synthesized predominantly in the kidney and thus the impairment of this organ is the cause of the enzyme's lower activity. Se supplementation to CKD patients has a slightly positive effect in the incipient stage of the disease, but usually no effect was observed in end-stage CKD. Presently, kidney transplantation is the only treatment that may restore plasma Se level and GSH-Px activity in patients suffering from end-stage CKD. A few studies have shown that in kidney recipients, plasma Se concentration and GSH-Px activity are restored to normal values within a period of 2 weeks to 3 months following surgery and thus it can be acknowledged that Se supplementation to those patients has a positive effect on plasma GSH-Px activity.
Iron-sulfur cluster proteins: electron transfer and beyond.
Authors: Brzóska Kamil , Meczyńska Sylwia , Kruszewski Marcin
Published: November 2019

Iron-sulfur clusters-containing proteins participate in many cellular processes, including crucial biological events like DNA synthesis and processing of dioxygen. In most iron-sulfur proteins, the clusters function as electron-transfer groups in mediating one-electron redox processes and as such they are integral components of respiratory and photosynthetic electron transfer chains and numerous redox enzymes involved in carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, sulfur and nitrogen metabolism. Recently, novel regulatory and enzymatic functions of these proteins have emerged. Iron-sulfur cluster proteins participate in the control of gene expression, oxygen/nitrogen sensing, control of labile iron pool and DNA damage recognition and repair. Their role in cellular response to oxidative stress and as a source of free iron ions is also discussed.
The structure, functions and degradation of pigment-binding proteins of photosystem II.
Authors: Luciński Robert , Jackowski Grzegorz
Published: November 2019

Eleven proteins belonging to photosystem II (PSII) bind photosynthetic pigments in the form of thylakoid membrane-associated pigment-protein complexes. Five of them (PsbA, PsbB, PsbC, PsbD and PsbS) are assigned to PSII core complex while the remaining six (Lhcb1, Lhcb2, Lhcb3, Lhcb4, Lhcb5 and Lhcb6) constitute, along with their pigments, functional complexes situated more distantly with regard to P680 - the photochemical center of PSII. The main function of the pigment-binding proteins is to harvest solar energy and deliver it, in the form of excitation energy, ultimately to P680 although individual pigment-proteins may be engaged in other photosynthesis-related processes as well. The aim of this review is to present the current state of knowledge regarding the structure, functions and degradation of this family of proteins.
Melatonin and its metabolites: new findings regarding their production and their radical scavenging actions.
Authors: Reiter Russel J , Tan Dun-xian , Terron M Pilar , Flores Luis J , Czarnocki Zbigniew
Published: November 2019

This review summarizes some of the recent findings concerning the long-held tenet that the enzyme, N-acetyltransferase, which is involved in the production of N-acetylserotonin, the immediate precursor of melatonin, may in fact not always control the quantity of melatonin generated. New evidence from several different laboratories indicates that hydroxyindole-O-methyltransferase, which O-methylates N-acetylserotonin to melatonin may be rate-limiting in some cases. Also, the review makes the point that melatonin's actions are uncommonly widespread in organs due to the fact that it works via membrane receptors, nuclear receptors/binding sites and receptor-independent mechanisms, i.e., the direct scavenging of free radicals. Finally, the review briefly summarizes the actions of melatonin and its metabolites in the detoxification of oxygen and nitrogen-based free radicals and related non-radical products. Via these multiple processes, melatonin is capable of influencing the metabolism of every cell in the organism.
STAT activation and differential complex formation dictate selectivity of interferon responses.
Authors: Wesoly Joanna , Szweykowska-Kulinska Zofia , Bluyssen Hans A R
Published: November 2019

Interferons (IFNs) induce gene expression by phosphorylating latent transcription factors belonging to the signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) family, mediated by janus kinases (Jaks). STAT dimers directly activate genes containing the IFNgamma activation site (GAS) DNA element, with different STAT proteins displaying slightly different intrinsic DNA binding specificities. The combinatorial association of STATs with the additional DNA binding adaptor protein interferon regulatory factor (IRF)9 expands the range of enhancer elements that can be targeted by the JAK-STAT pathway to interferon-stimulated response element (ISRE) and IRF response element (IRE). Based on the amino-acid sequence similarity within the IRF family and functional overlap with the STAT family, in this paper we hypothesize that other IRF members could serve as adapter proteins for the STATs during IFN responses to redirect them to subsets of ISRE, GAS and/or IRE-containing IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs). In addition, the fact that STAT2 homodimers are not capable of binding consensus GAS sites leaves the possibility for a novel type of DNA-binding site bound by STAT2 homodimers and potentially other STAT complexes.
A Clinician's Guide to the Efficacy of EMDR Therapy
Authors: Maxfield Louise
Published: November 2019

Thirty years after its introduction in 1989, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has evolved to become a comprehensive psychotherapy, guided by Shapiro's adaptive information processing model. Her model views most mental health disorders as stemming from unprocessed earlier disturbing events. This understanding of the etiological role of trauma has opened the door for EMDR treatment of multiple types of presentations. There are now more than 44 randomized controlled trials that have investigated EMDR treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), early traumatic stress, and traumatized children. In addition, there are 28 randomized controlled trials which have evaluated its use with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance use disorder, and pain. Seventy-five percent of these studies provided Shapiro's standardized procedure, while others tested modifications developed for specific populations. The focus of treatment varied across the studies, with various targets being processed to achieve good outcomes. The research demonstrates EMDR's effectiveness in reducing/eliminating PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, and in improving symptoms related to presenting problems and disorders. EMDR can be considered to have well-established efficacy for the treatment of PTSD. The emerging evidence for EMDR's efficacy with disorders other than PTSD must be considered preliminary and in need of replication conducted with randomized controlled trials using rigorous methodology. EMDR's position in various treatment guidelines is discussed, and the needs for future research are elaborated.
The Efficacy of EMDR Early Interventions
Authors: Shapiro Elan , Maxfield Louise
Published: November 2019

This brief narrative review begins with an overview of posttraumatic response and explains the value of early treatment in reducing/eliminating symptoms of distress and possibly preventing the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other disorders. The article then summarizes the efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy as an early intervention treatment. It outlines the historical context of EMDR early interventions and describes the three protocols which have research support from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), elaborating on their supportive evidence in seven RCTs conducted within 3 months of the traumatic event. These studies showed that EMDR early interventions significantly reduced symptoms of traumatic stress and prevented any exacerbation of symptoms. EMDR was superior to wait-list and to control conditions of critical incident stress debriefing, reassurance therapy, and supportive counseling. The article also examines the disparate evaluations of EMDR early interventions in the PTSD treatment guidelines, from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the World Health Organization, and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Despite promising clinical experience and initial controlled studies, there are still substantive gaps in the evidence base for EMDR early interventions. The article concludes with recommendations for future research, emphasizing that future trials adhere to the highest standards for clinical research and that they investigate whether EMDR early intervention prevents the development of PTSD or increases resilience.
Effects of Energy Consumption of Top 24 Polluted Countries on their GDP: New Evidence Based on Natural Resources and Production of Electricity
Authors: Khan Rabnawaz , Kong YuSheng
Published: November 2019

Results of rapid economic growth, China, USA, and India have become the largest energy stealer and the greatest emitter of CO2 in the world and burn over 45% of global fuels in 2016. Meanwhile, the developing strategies of 24 polluted countries to decrease the energy consumption without additional economic output. This paper is exploring the effect of world top polluted countries C02 emission and their GDP and the production of electricity by energy indicators. The GLM model is not predict logistic and probit analysis directly; instead, it is mainly used for instinct to response of CO2 emission, using data for the period 1968-2017. The huge production of electricity will cause of abnormal CO2; this study offers true indication of exploring consumption of energy issues from the perspective of Granger casual and a positive unidirectional causality is detected between energy consumption to economic growth, while short-run bidirectional casualty exists among energy indicators.
Review of the Organismal Biology of Hill Stream Loaches
Authors: Willis Jay , Burt de Perera Theresa , Thomas Adrian L. R.
Published: November 2019

Hill stream loaches are a group of fish that inhabit fast flowing shallow freshwater. The family has radiated over Asia. For some species their range is limited to single catchments; they provide an excellent example of biogeographical speciation on multiple scales. Hill stream loaches have a range of adaptations which help them exploit environments where competitors and predators would be washed away. They have streamlined bodies and keeled scales reminiscent of Mako sharks and potentially many other as yet undiscovered drag reducing features. They adhere to rocks, crawl over shallow films of water, glide over hard surfaces using ground effects and launch into currents to attack prey or evade predation. They offer a test of modern approaches to organismal biology and a broad range of biomimetic potential. In this paper we analyse what behaviour is associated with their physical adaptations and how this might relate to their evolution and radiation. Our intent here is to review information that is presently available but also to derive new insight through combination and statistical analysis of existing material. We also use our own observations and critically argue several contradictory, or poorly supported assertions in the existing scientific literature. Our conclusion is that, although extensively studied, there remain major gaps in knowledge about their organismal biology. We summarise the research opportunities in the form of hypotheses that are worth testing.
Clinical Trials with Herbal Products for the Prevention of Dental Caries and Their Quality: A Scoping Study
Authors: Ancuceanu Robert , Anghel Adriana Iuliana , Ionescu Camelia , Hovaneț Marilena Viorica , Cojocaru-Toma Maria , Dinu Mihaela
Published: November 2019

It is currently recognized that an injudicious strategy in the last decades has been not only focusing of research typically on caries in children, but also the narrow focusing on fluoride, because despite sufficient availability of fluoride in water and oral healthcare products, caries levels escalate steadily as people get older and caries remain a main public health issue to be settled. In the last two decades the scientific community intensified efforts of exploring other products for caries prevention, herbal products being one of these approaches. Because preliminary evidence indicated that clinical trials for caries prevention with herbal products are heterogeneous in design, quality and products evaluated, we performed a scoping review intended to explore the main characteristics of such clinical trials. From an initial collection of 1986 unique papers from different literature databases, 56 articles satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The species investigated, dosage forms, study designs, duration of intervention, controls, endpoints, quality of reporting and risk of bias are discussed. 85.71% of the trials reviewed here reported positive results but given the methodological flaws and biases affecting them, it is difficult to conclude on the efficacy of those products based on the studies published thus far.
Dispersion-Free Extraction of In(III) from HCl Solutions Using a Liquid Membrane Containing HA324H+Cl- Ionic Liquid
Authors: Alguacil Francisco J. , López Félix A.
Published: November 2019

The transport of indium(III), from HCl solutions, across a supported liquid membrane in flat-sheet configuration was investigated, being the carrier the ionic liquid HA324H+Cl- (derived from the tertiary amine Hostarex A324 and hydrochloric acid). Different variables affecting the metal transport: hydrodynamic conditions in the source and receiving phases, metal and HCl concentrations in the source phase, and carrier concentration in the membrane phase, were investigated. Also the transport of indium(III) using carriers of various nature: ionic liquids, alcohol, ketone, phosphine oxide, etc., was compared. The metal transport was modelled describing the transport mechanism as: diffusion across the source diffusion layer, a fast interfacial chemical reaction, and diffusion of the InCl4--carrier complex through the membrane support. Diffusional parameters for the transport of indium(III), from the experimental data and the model, were estimated.
El Avis d’une mère à son fils de Mme de Lambert y la versión española de la Condesa de Lalaing: análisis traductológico
Authors: AGUILAR CAMACHO M. del Carmen
Published: November 2019

El presente trabajo aborda un análisis traductológico comparativo de la traducción realizada por Cayetana de la Cerda del Avis d’une mère à son fils de Mme de Lambert, una de las salonnières más influyentes de su época. Tras una breve introducción en la que se ha tenido en cuenta la historia del escritor y la estructura de la obra nos centramos en las técnicas empleadas en la traducción.
Ecología y traducción: reconfiguración lingüística del protagonista narrativo en la obra de H. G. Wells The Country of the Blind
Authors: TEJADA CALLER Paloma
Published: November 2019

El presente estudio se encuadra dentro de un marco teórico general en el que convergen dos nociones de ecología distintas, que se vienen aplicando en los últimos años al estudio y la práctica de la traducción. Por una parte, el análisis responde a los fundamentos de la ecotraducción (Badenes y Coisson 2010; 2015), según los cuales la representación lingüística de la naturaleza se convierte en centro de atención de críticos y traductores. Por otra, el estudio ratifica al menos parcialmente los postulados de la eco-translatología (Hu Gengshen 2003; Xiaohua 2015), una perspectiva teórica de índole metodológica, que propone centrar la investigación en las decisiones subjetivas que toma el traductor para adaptarse a su correspondiente entorno y en la particular selección de estrategias y expresiones lingüísticas que realiza a la hora de (re)producir un texto, normalmente literario. Bajo este prisma, el estudio analiza la traducción española que realizó Alfonso Hernández Catá de la obra de H. G. Wells The Country of the Blind en 1919. Más concretamente, el trabajo se centra en la adaptación que hace el traductor de los principales escenarios naturales que vertebran el relato del autor inglés, en tanto que verdaderos protagonistas simbólicos del mismo. Con ello se intentará demostrar que Hernández Catá actúa no sólo como traductor sino como segundo autor, trasladando sutilmente el protagonismo de la naturaleza a las personas y optando así por un mayor control humano del paisaje y por la proyección del relato como épica individual. Esta decisión del traductor exige una adaptación lingüística en último término. A este propósito, en el trabajo se llevará a cabo un detallado análisis comparativo de las dos versiones de la historia; se determinarán las estrategias textuales de autor y traductor y se determinarán las sub-estrategias verbales empleadas por cada uno para lograr sus objetivos. Particular atención recibirán los mecanismos de cohesión léxica y gramatical, como son la referencia anafórica, la repetición léxica y las estructuras combinatorias utilizadas para la construcción de los dos mundos wellsianos, así como las distintas tácticas lingüísticas utilizadas por el traductor para incrementar los índices de subjetividad en la narración española.
Improvement of the Upstream Project Valuation in Consideration of Abandonment Expenditure ABEX Uncertainties
Authors: Abu Bakar Azureen Alya , M Jais Mashitah
Published: November 2019

This study intends to propose parameter adjustment for economic evaluation in considering abandonment expenditures (ABEX) during front end loading (FEL) of discovered petroleum resources. In maturing a petroleum field development, abandonment and decommissioning of wells and facilities requires consideration during FEL. FEL, long adopted by prominent E&P players worldwide is used to support capital investment decision-making where value i.e. expected monetary wealth is measured and evaluated by Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis. However, the DCF approach is outdated and flawed where it does not capture fluctuation well. This study reviews ABEX of sub-commercial contingent resources or shelved projects and economic evaluation method used in the author’s organization and their parameters, identifying relevant and applicable adjustments that could be made associated to ABEX. Combining the revised ABEX with a modified economic model, a proposed set of categorical adjustments to is produced. The results show that the ABEX of the previously sub-commercial projects yield a more competitive number with revised semi-detailed estimates and different escalation and inflation approaches. Additionally, a standardized assumption for abandonment year before cessation of production is recommended to provide a more realistic evaluation of when ABEX is actually required to incur. These, in turn, improves the Net Present Value (NPV) of the projects tested as well as their viability and rank towards being sanctioned for development.
Potential of Offshore Structure as Artificial Reefs in Shallow Tropical Water
Authors: Zawawi Noor Amila , Liew M.S.. S. , Shawn Lim Eu , Alaloul Wesam Salah , Toloue Iraj , Mohd Mohd Hairil , Rahman Mohd Asamudin , Nazri Muhammad Nadzrin , Tan Chun-Hong , Mohamad Yuzwan , Lim Chuin-Siew , Mustapa Baharim , Shaari Hasrizal , Hii Yii-Siang , Akbar Ali M Nasahie , Thiyauddin M Izzat , Abdul Karim Marcella
Published: November 2019

Reefing of Oil and Gas structure has become as one of the emerging options for decommissioning of an O&G Structure offshore and requires expert input beyond engineering such as biomarine and environmental sciences. This paper will present the interdisciplinary collaborative effort by industries with academia in Malaysia in developing a reef viability index as the first high level screening to assess the suitability of decommissioning using the reefing option in the region. The results of the reef viability index formulation to identify an offshore area that potential to be used for Rigs-to-Reefs (RTR) program in the South China Sea. The integration of data collection, numerical modelling and Geographic Information System (GIS) aims to review the relationship of coral reefs spawning ground, diversity and planula larvae in the colonization process which to produce a reefing area map. Coral connectivity and spawning behaviour were investigated to reveal the potential source of coral seedling as well as the number of coral larvae based on different taxa released during the spawning seasons. A spatial reef viability index was developed based on seven parameters, i.e. coral larval density, pelagic larval duration, sea currents, temperature, chlorophyll-a, depth, and substrate availability. Hydrodynamic model was developed to emulate the pattern of larval scattering. Based on the simulation and rankings, there were 95 (21%) sites that are most likely for in-situ reefing while the remaining 358 (79%) sites were probably suitable for ex-situ reefing or decommissioning. Validation of the viability index was done using Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) media footage assessment.
Decommissioning Cost Reduction by Effective Planning of Decommissioning Projects Using Facility Removal Date as a Reference Point
Authors: Tung Aaron , Otto Claus
Published: November 2019

This paper reviews the existing planning process for decommissioning projects on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) and explores an alternative approach of planning decommissioning activities with reference to ‘Facility Removal Date’ rather than with reference to ‘Cessation of Production Date’.

This alternative approach aims to enable a more effective planning of decommissioning activities in a high oil price and limited supply chain capacity environment to achieve cost reduction by:

Improve Supply Chain Impact on Decommissioning Projects Provide Better Opportunities for Aggregation of Scope Promote Development of the Supply Chain

This alternative planning approach offers a way for project engineers to plan decommissioning activities by using a new point of reference which offers a clearer distinction that separates well plugging and abandonment and facility’s removal operations in decommissioning projects. This alternative approach involves putting ‘Facility Removal Date’ as the main starting point of reference when planning decommissioning activities. This is an emergent insight from research investigating development of stakeholder-oriented critical paths, which was carried out using a mixed-method methodology incorporating

Case Studies on Decommissioning Projects in the UKCS Semi-structured Interviews with Industry Representatives in the UKCS

This alternative approach demonstrates the importance of the supply chain as a stakeholder in the UKCS decommissioning landscape. This paper will discuss the anticipated increase in demand and decommissioning activities in the UKCS and how it will correspond to an increasing supply chain influence and subsequent impacts on decommissioning projects. It will also show the effect of changing well plugging and abandonment strategies over the years on the change in significance of the ‘Cessation of Production Date’ and ‘Facility Removal Date’.

This paper will discuss the emergent insights discovered when using ‘Facility Removal Date’ during the development of the critical paths. It will then further discuss how using ‘facility removal date’ in decommissioning planning can enable a more effective scheduling of activities, reduce uncertainty for the supply chain, and promote aggregation of scope, leading to cost reduction in decommissioning. The discussions will be further supported by qualitative data obtained from semi-structured interviews used for the development of the stakeholder-oriented critical paths.
Bismuth Abandonment Plugs: The Possibilities are Endless
Authors: Fulks Jeff , Carragher Paul , Prapoo Hema
Published: November 2019

Well abandonment is often not thought of as a crucial part of a well’s life. As such, traditional methods of abandoning a well utilizing cement and bridge plugs are still common practice among most operators throughout the world. Although resins have been utilized by some as an alternative, there have not been any major new developments in well abandonment materials for nearly 100 years. Although each of these materials have their benefits, there are also limitations to their sealing capabilities. Bridge plugs lack a high expansion ratio required in some wells and rely on elastomers to seal, limiting their ability to seal in damaged tubing or open hole environments. Due to the unique properties of bismuth, plugs can be achieved with an expansion ratio of 3:1 and take the shape of the environment they are being set in. Cement is porous and lacks the ability to block gasses from migrating through it while bismuth has no porosity, making it an ideal material for stoping gas migration. Resins must be squeezed into an area and can take days to fully cure before a seal is created as opposed to bismuth which flows in a a well via gravity and solidifies to create a seal in a few hours. This paper will demonstrate a new way to create gas tight seals during well abandonment, overcoming the limitations of traditional methods and reducing the operator’s liability and potential environmental impact after decommissioning has been completed.
Identification of Significant Climatic Risk Factors and Machine Learning Models in Dengue Outbreak Prediction
Authors: Nejad Felestin Yavari , Varathan Kasturi Dewi
Published: November 2019

Background:
Dengue fever is a widespread viral disease and one of the world’s major pandemic vector-borne infections, causing serious hazard to humanity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that the incidence of dengue fever has increased dramatically across the world in recent decades. WHO currently estimates an annual incidence of 50–100 million dengue infections worldwide. To date, no tested vaccine or treatment is available to stop or prevent dengue fever. Thus, the importance of predicting dengue outbreaks is significant. The current issue that should be addressed in dengue outbreak prediction is accuracy. A limited number of studies have conducted an in-depth analysis of climate factors in dengue outbreak prediction.

Methods:
The most important climatic factors that contribute to dengue outbreaks were identified in the current work. These factors were used as input parameters for machine learning models. The models were then tested and evaluated on the basis of four-years data (January 2010 to December 2013) collected in Malaysia.

Results:
This research has two major contributions. A new risk factor, called the TempeRain Factor (TRF), was identified and used as an input parameter for the model of dengue outbreak prediction. Moreover, TRF was applied to demonstrate its strong impact on dengue outbreaks. Experimental results showed that the Bayes Network model with the new meteorological risk factor identified in this study increased accuracy to 92.35% and reduced the root-mean-square error to 0.26 for predicting dengue outbreaks.
Ellagic acid produces neuroprotection against LPS-induced dopamine neurotoxicity via the inhibition of microglial NLRP3 inflammasome activation
Authors: He Xue-mei , Yang Qiu-yu , He Jing-yi , Sheng Shuo , Li Jing-jie , Li Dai-di , Wang Guo-qing , Zhang Feng
Published: November 2019

Background: Neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in the pathological process of Parkinson's disease (PD). Nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome was highly located in microglia and involved in the process of neuroinflammation. Activation of NLRP3 inflammasome has been confirmed to contribute to the progression of PD. Thus, inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasomes activation could be an important breakthrough point in PD drug therapy. Ellagic acid (EA) is a natural polyphenol that has been widely found in soft fruits, nuts and other plant tissues with various anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. However, the mechanisms underlying EA-mediated anti-inflammatory and neuroprotection have not been fully elucidated.﻿Methods: In this study, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced rat dopamine (DA) neuronal damage model was performed to determine the effects of EA on the protection of DA neurons. Furthermore, DA neuron MN9D cell line and microglia BV-2 cell line were employed to explore whether EA-mediated neuroprotection was through an NLRP3-dependent mechanism.Results: EA ameliorated LPS-induced DA neuronal loss in rat substantia nigra. Furtherly, inhibition of microglial NLRP3 inflammasome signaling activation was involved in EA-generated neuroprotection, as evidenced by the following observations. First, EA reduced NLRP3 inflammasome signaling activation in microglia and the subsequent pro-inflammatory cytokines excretion. In addition, EA-mediated anti-neuroinflammation and further DA neuroprotection from LPS-induced neurotoxicity was not shown upon microglial NLRP3 siRNA treatment. Conclusions: This study demonstrated EA has a profound effect on protecting DA neurons against LPS-induced neurotoxicity via the suppression of microglial NLRP3 inflammasome signaling activation.
Social reintegration service after fistula repair and its challenges in North Gondar, Ethiopia: Women’s perspectives: A qualitative study
Authors: Bashah Debrework Tesgera , Worku Abebaw Gebeyehu , Mengistu Mezgebu Yitayal , Azale Telake
Published: November 2019

Back ground: Following a fistula repair, there is a need to rehabilitate and reintegrate women into society. Existing interventions are not well documented or not sufficient to maintain victims’ life and in most cases the issue of reintegration depends up on treatment success. Data on how reintegration has fulfilled women’s needs is sparse. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the needs and challenges of women on post obstetric fistula repair.
Method: A qualitative, phenomenological approach was used through in-depth interviews to explore women`s perspectives on reintegration service. Respondents were selected by purposive and snow ball sampling until data saturation was reached. Women were interviewed at least one year after they obtained surgical correction. Open code version 4.03 and thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.
Result: Twelve women after fistula repair were interviewed at different settings; their median age at interview was 27(range 24- 45). Five were fully continent and six claimed to have either stress or urge incontinence. Repair sessions ranged between 1-5surgeries with an average period of 6.25 years after treatment. The meaning attached to reintegration slightly differed between those women who regained continence and those with unsuccessful repair. Surgical correction, resource support and restoration of social health were found to be the most important aspects of the service. Financial difficulty, lack of counseling on fertility needs, lack of individual centered services and residual leaks were commonly reported challenges.
Conclusion: Effective reintegration services should meet women’s needs to the level of their anticipation. Challenges inherent in post repair reintegration require appropriate measures to mitigate dependency, loneliness and the recurrence of fistula.
Potential of improving full vaccination status of children in Niamey, Niger; a randomized cluster survey
Authors: Kunieda Mika , Jimba Masamine , Shibanuma Akira , Manzo Mahamane Laouali
Published: November 2019

Background and Objectives: Economically-disadvantaged Sub-Saharan African children are not fully protected from vaccine-preventable diseases. Maternal education is a promoting factor associated with child vaccination. However, both socio-economic status and maternal education factors are not easily modifiable. This study aimed to identify factors associated with full vaccination status of children in Niamey, Niger.　Methods: A cross-sectional, multi-stage randomized cluster survey was conducted in Niamey’s five health districts. Data on vaccination coverage and socio-economic household characteristics were collected. Logistic regression analysis was conducted with data on 445 pairs of mothers and their children aged 12-23 months.Results: Of 445 children, 38% were fully vaccinated. Mothers who were satisfied with their health worker’s attitude and had correct vaccination calendar knowledge (AOR 5.32, 95% CI 2.05-13.82) were more likely to have fully vaccinated children. Mothers who had completed secondary school (AOR 2.04, 95% CI 1.17-3.55) were also associated with fully vaccinated children. Conclusions: Low coverage of full vaccination could be improved through modifiable factors in resource-limited settings such as Niger. Communication interventions may be effective, including improving mothers’ knowledge about vaccination timing and intervals between appointments. Health workers’ attitudes should also be improved with better interpersonal communication with the mothers.