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Improving Existing Perforation Efficiency via Thru-Tubing Dynamic Underbalance Application in Offshore Field, Malaysia
Authors: Michael Lester Tugung , Lajim-Sayung Colinus , A Maisarah Bt. , Ghazali Rohaizat , Gilbert Rayner , Sepulveda Willem , Busaidy Adil , Vaca Juan Cortez , Zubbir Ahmad Uzair
Published: November 2017

Perforation is a key component in a reservoir inflow to recover the most oil production from a reservoir. In Field S, perforating is typically conducted using the principle of overbalanced technique, which is commonly used in the oil and gas industry and is known to result in higher total skin. This paper discusses the first application of a thru-tubing stand-alone dynamic underbalance technique to clean up perforation tunnels in Field S, Malaysia. The dynamic underbalance(DUB) concept creates a rapid drawdown in front of existing perforation intervals to effectively clean up plugged perforation tunnels, thereby reducing perforation skin and increasing the productivity of the wellbore.

The plunge in the oil price in 2014 has led to a focus on cost reduction and opex optimizationin production enhancement initiativesin Field S from existing well stock inventory. Through this initiative, two strings (Well XS and XS) have been selectedto increase perforation efficiency via thru-tubing DUB application, as part of the cost optimization in our production enhancement portfolio. The project scope covers a full-cycle production enhancement initiative, starting from candidate selection to job design and preparation, job execution and post-job analysis.
Cost-Optimized Exploration Drilling, Offshore South West Java: Recipe of a Successful Jack Up Switch
Authors: Eddyarso Harry , Manja Ramly , Johnstone Kris , Bianchi Nicolas , Harahap Halim , Dave Robb , Fitriyani Erawati
Published: November 2017

The offshore SW Java constitutes one of the few remaining frontier petroleum provinces of Western Indonesia. Open to the Indian Ocean, the area is also subject to disruptive sea and weather conditions, lack infrastructure for logistics support, and neighbours a protected national park. A handful of exploration wells in the 50m water depth range have been drilled previously in the area. While all past operators have opted for high-cost drillship or semi-submersible rigs, does a cost-optimized solution can be evidenced and can it be implemented successfully?

An extensive and high resolution digital database of the last 25 years of sea and weather data from the offshore SW Java was assembled and used to perform an advanced statistical assessment of the area. The objective of the study was to constrain the uncertainties around the actual environmental conditions during the most favourable window of December-March, and feed an operational and financial risk model associated with the mobilization of a Jack Up rig during this period.

The assessment was able to evidence the low risks associated with the use of a Jack Up rig during this given period to drill shallow to medium deep targets (<2500m) in shallow water (<100m). On this basis, the Cula-1 wildcat well was eventually spudded early February 2016, in 65m of water and with a target at approximately 2400m-ss, using the Soehanah Jack Up rig. The operational phase lasted less than 2 months and within the Jack Up rig based approved budget. The environmental assessment was notably instrumental in getting it right first time, avoiding any waiting on weather during rig mobilization and demobilization, and bringing efficiency for jacking up and jacking down. No Lost Time Incident were experienced during the operations, drilling being even performed faster than planned. All operational objectives were met, and the well delivered key geological inputs to the exploration team.
Performance Evaluations of the Different Sucker Rod Artificial Lift Systems
Authors: Dave M. Kennedy , Ghareeb Mustafa M..
Published: November 2017

The majority of oil wells operated throughout the world requires some form of artificial lift during their life cycle. Wells lifted by reciprocating sucker rod pumping systems represent almost more than 70 % of the total artificially lifted oil wells worldwide.

As consequence of previous and current global crisis, the pressure on the operators is to maximizing production and net profit out in a very safe and environmentally controlled manner. The primary challenge is to select the suitable system capable to achieve these goals over the life cycle of the well. For years, operators have been looking for reliable, flexible and intelligent lifting systems to improve their operating costs, reservoir recovery factor by maximizing well production and filed safety.

There are several sucker rod-pumping systems applied all over the world. Each has its different advantages and disadvantage. Selecting the right system technology requires detailed analysis, including well, fluids, reservoir and location.

This study will present detailed comparisons between the different systems in the area of production, depth, downhole failures, power saving, safety related to system operations. The comparison will be between the conventional beam, enhanced geometry beam, linear vertical mechanical Long Stroke pumping units and long stroke Wellhead Mounted Hydraulic pumping units systems. This study was undertaken using advanced predictive methods. The results compared with actual field applications from Canada, USA, Latin America and Middle East. The latest technology in sucker rod pumping systems regarding the system’s capabilities as production, depth, optimization, power consumption and control considered in this study.
Comparative Financial Analysis of IPC, the New Iran's Oil Fields Development and Production Enhancement Framework IPC vs. Buyback Contracts
Authors: Soleimani M.. , Tavakolian M..
Published: November 2017

Iran’s petroleum industry with a great potential and need for production enhancement, valued about $100 billion is in necessity of international cooperation by absorbing IOCs’ technology and investment through new Iranian petroleum contracts. This study compares the financial aspects of new Iran's oil fields development and production enhancement framework, called IPC, with the former Iran’s upstream contracts based on Buyback scheme. In this study, a financial analysis was performed aiming to compare the efficiency of fiscal regime of Buyback with IPC by applying cash flow model on three oil field sizes, as case studies. For this purpose, some influential indices such as IRR, NPV, DPP, PVR, and GT have been selected under three scenarios of base, high and low price. The conceptual investigation shows that IPC covers all costs and expenses incurred for the benefit of better reservoir recovery factor, as per best E&P practices and reservoir behavior in production period. Therefore, the expenses are Open Capex and will be chargeable as Petroleum Costs fully recoverable based on Field Development Plan estimations, tender results or authorized yearly budgets. Furthermore, the financial analyses results demonstrate that IPC is not only more eligible for the contractors compared to the Buyback contracts, but also supports adequate and noticeable, however reduced, Government Take. Nevertheless, this might not happen in small and big fields with low price scenario. It is notable that out of the discussed variables that affect GT in IPC, contractual agreed Fee/bbl plays the most crucial role. This study, as the first public analysis that compares the efficiency of fiscal regimes of Buyback and IPC for all types of oil fields from both IOC’s and HG’s viewpoints, can help to simultaneously meet both IOC/contractor and GT expectations by optimizing Fee/bbl which is one of the most important negotiable term in IPC.
Managing Wellbore Pressures by Modeling of Narrow Margin Deepwater Exploration Well in Malaysia
Authors: Ezzatty Nurul Nadia , Shada Ismatul Hani , Khazali-Rosli Khairul Amir , Prasertamporn Praisont , Arathoon Mark , Yusof M Syahmi , Goo Jia Jun
Published: November 2017

Dynamic hydraulics modeling and multi-phase kick tolerance analysis on a narrow margin deepwater well in offshore Malaysia created realistic and accurate pressure predictions, enabling the well to be drilled safely and efficiently and ultimately gave access to additional potential reserves. If conventional modelling alone had been used in the well design, then the well would have been deemed un-drillable, with a predicted drilling window as low as 0.46 ppg. Dynamic modeling delivered greater insight into the pressure and temperature transients throughout the drilling, tripping, casing, cementing and well killing operations.

The well planning process took into account pore pressure and wellbore stability predictions and the drilling risks identified in offset wells, but also included dynamic ECD/ESD simulations and dynamic multiphase kick tolerance modeling to evaluate the drill-ability of each casing seat design. The operational effects of frictional pressure losses through the RCD and MPD lines, mud properties, booster pump rate management and detailed mud rollover plan were also included. The transient analysis increased the drillers’ confidence in accessing this challenging horizon safely. The dynamic simulations included many drilling input parameters, such as pump rates, mud weight schedules, tripping rates, well control events and cementing schedules, giving greater insight to the operations team, allowing for smoother well construction activities. Operational decision trees and a pore pressure communication protocol established during the well planning stage helped optimize overall performance. During execution of the drilling operations, the pre-drill models were continually updated based on the actual parameters observed, including real time pore pressures, leak off tests and mud temperatures, to ensure wellbore pressures were well managed, thereby minimizing drilling risks related to wellbore stability and pore pressure. Pre-section modeling and real-time monitoring assisted the operations team in decision making, saving costs and allowing the well to reach maximum drillable depth safely. Overall two casing strings were eliminated, which translated to 21% drilling cost reduction and 9.5 days saving. This narrow margin well pushed the well engineers to look beyond the traditional methods of well planning using steady state modeling, which is inherrantly conservative. Through the use of dynamic modeling, replicating the real drilling operations more accurately, increased operational margins were identified, allowing the well to be drilled safely and efficiently.
Aligning Field Development Options to Stringent Economic Conditions in an Offshore Brownfield
Authors: Kumaran Prashanth Nair , Chen Law Chew , Yaakob M Taufiq , Ibrahim Ramli , Sosiawan Yopy , Moreno Juan Carlos , Maldonado Jorge , Sharma Sachin Kumar , Rahman Nor Nabilah , Iskenova Gulnara
Published: November 2017

To create opportunities for economic development in an offshore brown field with well-known subsurface and operational complexities, in an industry downturn. This paper describes the technical, commercial, and operational aspects that helped in achieving an established economical cut-off for project sanction. The project will enable sustaining field average oil production above operational economic limits thereby maximizing field life. With the prevalent low oil price conditions, the economic threshold for projects sanction and execution has reduced. The asset team faced a challenge to achieve a UDC threshold of USD16/bbl. A Multi-disciplinary team was tasked to look at key aspects to improve project commerciality. Subsurface recovery potential was assessed thoroughly to evaluate the impact of subsurface uncertainty, and evaluate the impact on well designs on project cash flow. Wells were designed to tap in multiple reservoir targets to minimize subsurface risk through existing facilities to maximize ullage. The wells were drilled from new slots via small deck extension to optimize cost instead of high risk slot recovery, which helped to reduce CAPEX. Fit-for-purpose and cost optimized wells were designed by minimizing automation (i.e.: ICVs, PDGs, etc.) which also reduce Operating risk and cost. Multiple sands were targeted in different compartments having different pressure support, did not allow commingle production. Hence, only one primary reservoir was completed, with other zones kept behind casing for future intervention with bottom-up production strategy. This helped deferring the project investment as this was in the intervention cost in Operating Expenditure which helped to improve the project economics. Further savings were achieved by accelerating the project in order to achieve synergy with an upcoming drilling campaign. The reduction of the overall project CAPEX allowed the project to be commercially feasible and technically sound for execution. In addition, the team has also established a reservoir management plan with mitigation plan to deal with the main subsurface and surface risks. The out of box solution of optimized field development plan for complex offshore Brownfield with limited facilities modification, while being cost conscious but technically sound concept proved to provide the answer for sustainable production growth in S Field at low oil price environment.
Innovative Solutions to Increase Banyu Urip Production at Lower Cost
Authors: Anisa Puti Ratna , Bahri Syamsul
Published: November 2017

The Banyu Urip field has been producing crude oil since 2009. The initial development used a temporary Early Production Facilities (EPF) with 20,000 BPD capacity. The EPF was retired in late 2015 followed by the start-up of the permanent Central Processing Facilities (CPF). The CPF is designed to handle 185,000 BPD of crude oil. Soon after the CPF start-up, efforts to increase production capacity beyond 200,000 BPD were initiated.

This paper will share the Banyu Urip process to increase production capacity with minimal incremental investment. The Banyu Urip production optimization effort focused on two aspects – engineering studies to identify the limitations of the existing facilities (modelling as-built conditions from inlet facilities to the sales point at higher rates using a multi-disciplinary approach) and field tests to validate simulation results and identify required facility modifications.

One of the key foundations for facility bottleneck identification was a field high rate test. The field test indicated that the facility was able to sustain higher rates, however it was constrained by warmer crude oil exceeding export temperature limits. This challenge was overcame by utilizing an existing facility, initially intended for crude desalting, instead being leveraged to deliver ambient temperature deaerated water and mixing with hot crude streams to provide sufficient cooling and reduce heat exchanger duty.

Banyu Urip field continues to deliver a significant portion of Indonesia's oil production by maintaining a high level production efficiency. The field continues to see strong production from the oil wells and the plant has a proven capability to produce up to 220,000 BPD. The capability to increase production was achieved in less than a year after start-up and used a cost efficient approach from the beginning. The crude oil export temperature is managed by creatively leveraging existing facilities.
Channel Fracturing Boosts Production in Structurally Complex Brownfields of Upper Assam
Authors: Sharma Lovely , Shah Arpit , Mukku Vinil Kumar , Bordeori Krishna
Published: November 2017

Field G in Upper Assam, India is a highly faulted basin, under decline phase since its first production in 1974. The region is characterized by heterogeneous distribution of in-situ stress, depleted pressure gradient (0.25psi/ft) and low permeability (<1mD). Previous conventional fracturing attempts in the area were unsatisfactory. This paper describes the lifecycle of production enhancement project carried-out in this field starting from fit-for-purpose candidate selection methodology to implementation and success of infinite conductivity channel fracturing.

Reducing pressure drop within fracture and enhancing fracture effectiveness is fundamental to take the production to next level in this field. Meticulous well-centric-study approach was implemented to rank 5 best candidate wells (including injectors) from plethora of wells lying in tectonically complex field. Formation petro-physical properties and off-set wells data was interpreted to synthesize mechanical-earth-model for selected wells. Detailed geo-mechanical formation evaluation using various Injection tests and Planar-3D model were applied to decide correct well completion and fracturing technique. Best practices were developed to overcome inherent challenges of this region involving deep, tight sands with mid-field tortuosity and high-pressure operations.

This study specifies the results of over 15 injection tests (Step Rate tests, Re opening tests, Calibration injection tests) carried out in the field and how the injection test methodology was customized from well to well, catering to specific challenges from each well. By understanding the unique pressure decline response from the formations, insight was gained into rock deformation that generated particular stress field during the geologic past. The fluid leak-off response, rock mechanical properties and net pressure development in Calibration injection were used to estimate the final fracture geometry. An all-inclusive approach for well completions and the use of channel fracturing instead of conventional fracturing techniques have reduced the screen-out risk, ensured successful fracture placement and increased production up to 100% increment in oil.

The Oligocene-Eocene aged reservoir facies, marred by various strike/slip faults has developed an uneven stress regime in this field that makes fracturing treatments very challenging. The paper covers a comprehensive research on the analysis of first-ever-application of channel fracturing in Assam basin. This study incorporates a novel practical guide to address issues of multiple complexities occurring simultaneously in a reservoir like presence of tectonic stress, fracture misalignment and high tortuosity.
A morte do menino Italo e a letalidade de ações policiais na cidade de São Paulo: um estudo de caso
Authors: Leal Valtecino Eufrásio , Vieira Geruza Silva de Oliveira , Ferreira Rildo Mourão
Published: November 2017

Objetiva este artigo, empreender uma análise da letalidade da ação policial que em acompanhamento tático, alvejou e vitimou com um tiro o menino Italo de Jesus Ferreira Siqueira, 10 anos, em flagrante de ato infracional, consistente na subtração de um veículo. Na pesquisa, por meio da compilação de dados bibliográficos e eletrônicos, pretende-se deduzir e demonstrar que o uso da força policial não é uma opção matemática ou de aplicação pura e simples da justiça, especialmente na capital paulista onde as mortes por ações policiais entrecruzam-se com dilemas da legítima defesa dos próprios agentes de segurança pública e da sociedade cada vez mais sitiada pela criminalidade que avassala os grandes centros urbanos. Conclui-se que os desafios nessa área, remontam à necessidade de densificação dos investimentos em efetivos e preparação policial, mas não se pode excluir do desdobramento causal a realidade humana do decidir em fração de segundos, nas ocasiões de confronto em que o stress do agir repentino pode significar a perda da vida do policial ou de pessoas à volta da crise enfrentada.
Movimentos sociais no contexto operário e o impacto na redemocratização
Authors: Pinheiro Priscila Tinelli , Fabriz Daury César
Published: November 2017

O presente artigo se propõe a analisar o impacto ocasionado pelos movimentos sociais operários frente ao processo de redemocratização, o qual se compreende entre os anos de 1979 e 1987. Para tanto, pretende-se delinear os contextos político e econômico deste período, bem como analisar a representação da atuação da classe operária na abertura democrática. Por fim, os movimentos sociais operários, serão apresentados como um importante nicho para a redemocratização brasileira.
A virtude da integridade para uma teoria da legislação
Authors: Kallás Filho Elias , Carvalho Meliza Marinelli Franco
Published: November 2017

Por meio do estabelecimento de uma relação entre as exigências normativas do princípio da integridade, e a prática legislativa brasileira, esta investigação oportuniza a abertura de uma reflexão que ultrapassa a questão da coerência e consistência no campo da decisão jurídica, para alcançar também uma possível normatividade no campo da produção legislativa. Nessa perspectiva exploratória, esta reflexão permite uma discussão sobre o próprio equilíbrio ou mediação da tensão entre constitucionalismo e democracia no âmbito da produção legislativa do direito. Para tanto, a pesquisa fará uma abordagem analítica, utilizando-se das reflexões teóricas da hermenêutica política de Ronald Dworkin, especialmente em suas obras que tratam da integridade do direito. Conclui-se que a integridade deve ser vista pelo legislador como uma virtude do direito a ser respeitada em todas as etapas do processo legislativo, pois quando a decisão de criar novas normas e novos direitos for justificada em princípios de moralidade política, a legislação como um todo ganhará em legitimidade e eficácia.
Unusual Presentation of Glomus Tumor in a Child
Authors: Singh Sudhir , Rawat JD , Chaubey Digamber , Singh Gurmeet
Published: November 2017

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Glial Heterotopia of the Scalp in an Infant
Authors: Singh Aditya Pratap , Ansari Maryem , Gupta Arun Kumar , Tanger Ramesh , Mathur Vinay
Published: November 2017

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Ingested Pin Causing Acute Appendicitis In A Child
Authors: Singh Sudhir , Pant Nitin , Rawat J D
Published: November 2017

Ingested foreign body (FB) can occasionally lodge into the vermiform appendix leading to its inflammation. A 4-year-old girl presented with features of acute appendicitis. On X ray abdomen a metallic pin was seen in right lower abdomen. Patient had open appendicectomy and a metallic pin was found penetrating both walls of appendix near its tip. Postoperative recovery was uneventful.
Gossypiboma: An unusual cause of Infected Wound after Inguinal Herniotomy
Authors: Liaqat Naeem , Dar Sajid Hameed , Imran Raja Muhammad , Asif Abeer , Sandhu Asif , Waheed Khadija
Published: November 2017

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Developing Learning Methods of Indonesian as a Foreign Language
Authors: Suparsa I Nyoman , Mantra Ida Bagus Nyoman , Widiastuti Ida Ayu Made Sri
Published: November 2017

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Development and Application of a Model to Study Water Technology Adoption
Authors: O'Callaghan Paul , Daigger Glen , Adapa Lakshmi , Buisman Cees
Published: November 2017

This paper develops a set of criteria that can be used to study industry adoption and dissemination of water technologies through various stages of a market adoption model. It tests the applicability of these criteria on a diverse array of over 488 water technologies. Based on case studies, it seeks to define the typical and reasonable time frames in which a water technology moves through these defined stages of industry adoption and dissemination. The development of these criteria, and the definition of reasonable industry average timelines to move through these stages, is an important contribution to the understanding of the process of water technology development. The criteria and defined timelines described in this paper are foundational, and will be used as the basis for subsequent research and analysis to examine the success rates for different water technologies, and common factors linked to why some technologies succeed and others fail.
YOGAINTOCLASSROOM PRACTICES:NEED OF THEHOUR
Authors: Bedi Jasmeet
Published: November 2017

We are living in the world of 21st century which is known as the world of ‘Mental Stress’ in these circumstances, knowledge amplifies day by day. There is a knowledge explosion in the world, hence each and every person tries to get this knowledge by new andmost recent mediasand they also use it. In this direction there is a qualitative growing up in the person for in receipt of knowledge and its use by appreciative. In the same way, we notice the qualitative addition in the educational organization, teachers and students, which are going to get knowledge. In these circumstances teachers and students feel a perplexity. Learner or student of today is not only physically unhealthy but also mentally or emotionally. So it becomes duty or responsibility of a teacher to incorporate such practices in his classroom so that stress, tension, anxiety, frustration etc. of their students reduces which ultimately affect upon their academic as well as socio-psychological performance. The present paper throws light on benefits of yoga into classroom, studies conducted on the same, challenges before a teacher.
REDEFINING INFORMATION LITERACY IN INDIAN CONTEXT
Authors: Gandhe Charudatta Achyut
Published: November 2017

Information literacy is the ability to search and use information effectively. This is a very broad meaning of information literacy. Many experts have explained meaning of information literacy through various definitions.. This paper elaborates all the existing definitionsof information literacy and tries to redefine it from Indian Perspective.
A Study the Position of Teaching of English Grammar in Rural Secondary Schools of Shikaripura Taluk
Authors: K.S. Kiran Kumar
Published: November 2017

“One, who climbs the grammar tree, distinctly knows where noun, verb and participle grow.” – Dryden (1635).
In the teaching-learning of a language, grammar occupies an important place. It helps the teacher to master the language well. It is also of great help to the learners. The English word grammar has come from the Greek word 'grammar' meaning a 'LETTER.' In classical Greek and the Latin word 'grammar' is referred to the general study of literature and language. From the 17th century onwards two meanings have been compared with each other in English. In 1605 Francis Bacon wrote concerning speech and words", the consideration of them produced the science of grammar ' while in 1637 Ben Johnson writes, " the grammar is the art of true and well speaking language." Then Bacon has told that 'grammar' is a science, a study of set of phenomena; but for Johnson, grammar is an art, the skill or technique of speaking well. Then L. Murray has written about grammar in 1824 English grammar is the art of speaking and writing the English language with propriety.'
SATNAMI SAMAJ: CHALLENGING RURAL CASTE INSTITUTION IN CHHATTISGARH
Authors: Manjre Sanjiw Kumar
Published: November 2017

SatnamiSamaj is almost living in rural Chhattisgarh (India). It has separate social institutions from Hinduism. Satnamis have own Bhandari and Satidar (ritual priest) who are conducting the entire social functions such as marriages, death ceremonies, religious rituals and nomination of a new born baby in the society. All these changes were really challenging for the Satnamisamaj which comes after long social and religious Satnami movement. Its credit goes to Guru Ghasidas and his followers during the early 19th Century. Satnamisamaj had been rejected to caste hierarchy. Though, change is a continuous process hence rural caste institutions have been changing. Books, articles, internet and others useful secondary resources have been used to complete the research paper.
PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Authors: Thakur Gopal Krishna
Published: November 2017

This paper presents and analyses the outcomes of a study which attempted to look into the dynamics of educational processes prevailing in some of the private universities of the National Capital Region (NCR) of India and their Knowledge Management (KM) practices. The assumption that led to conceptualising and embarking on the present study is that the knowledge management practices assume a pivotal place in an institution if the institution has to succeed in its endeavours. The societies across the world today thrive in terms of science, technology and economy on the basis of how well its education system flourishes to boost its various dimensions of development, how well its knowledge management system grows in tune with its paradigmatic transformation processes. The phenomenon of knowledge management practice is not new in the context of the academic peripheries of educational institutions. The educational and institutional reforms have been a perpetual practice in our history of educational system, the root of which can be traced back to eighteenth century or even earlier. However, the last century of the pre-independence era and post independent India has witnessed some of the most important educational reforms at policy and implementation level. All such policy interventions have had meticulously structured knowledge management practices as their inbuilt mechanism to achieve the envisioned educational goals. However the attention that the concept of knowledge management practices has been able to draw from all corners of knowledge community now-a-days is relatively new. The social and human activities across the globe have become more knowledge centred. Therefore the organizations lagging behind in terms of identifying, valuing, creating and evolving their knowledge assets are more likely to become obsolete in comparison to their counterparts that are actively engaged in the process of churning out the nuances of knowledge management practices. The paper contends that for institutions, to keep in pace with the fast changing dynamics of the knowledge based society and economy, knowledge management practices are the most important strategies that the institutions need to adopt as soon as possible. Otherwise it would be very difficult to remain relevant in terms of a higher seat of learning in society.
PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT AND TEACHERS
Authors: Jamwal Balbir Singh
Published: November 2017

In this research paper an attempt has been made to find out the significant relationship and difference between professional commitment and Teachers in terms of selected important aspects. For this study, the researcher has consulted various conducted studies and has made healthy discussion with Heads, Teachers and students even educationists of the society. The results reveal that there are significant relationships between professional commitment and teachers in terms of mostly aspects. The results reveal that there are significant differences between professional commitment and teachers in terms of few aspects.on the basis of conducted studies and sharing experiences it can be said that there is positive relationship between professional commitment and teachers. If professional commitment will be high then teaching will effective.
Emotional Intelligence: Why it matters for teachers?
Authors: Subba Dipty
Published: November 2017

Emotional intelligence is deemed as one of the important aspects in educating a person to be balanced as a whole. The national philosophy of education (1987) outlined a number of key factors that need to be implemented in the education field in order to produce individuals that are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically balanced. In the process of development in today’s modern era, individuals encounter several situations, which later on result with creating various problems. The problems of adjustment occur because of the existence of conflict towards humans themselves, in order to fulfill the need of their surroundings. In education field, emotional intelligence has a large implication especially in ensuring the students’ ability to compete in their life and self development. The teachers can play their role with helping the students which had been encountered with a high level of anxiety, by practicing an actively teaching and learning method in class, such as collaborative learning, cooperative learning and learning process based on problem.
A STUDY ON DROPOUTS OF SCHEDULED TRIBE STUDENTS
Authors: Balaji G.
Published: November 2017

Even though government proposed many policies, the higher secondary schools students face many problems, particularly the students of ST higher secondary schools located in rural areas, students face many problems, to get their higher secondary education and those problems are focused on various aspects such as Environmental, Economical, Familial, Social and School. All these aspects are considered as basic factors which influence the various problems of ST students studying in schools located in rural areas. If downtrodden groups ST students problems are to be solved, their problems must be first identified and then teachers, parents, government and social agencies must show much attention on student’s problems so that their educational status may be enhanced. The problems free students will be pioneer for the future student’s development. If the downtrodden groups of ST student’s problems are not recognized by the government and school authorities, there is a possibility of devastating the young student’s life and thereby they may enter in antisocial activities/delinquent activities in the society and schools. Moreover, if adolescent ST students don’t have educational awareness, their illiteracy, ignorance and illegal, social and moral activities will be transmitted to the younger generation and that will affect the development of the society at some extent. Therefore, it is the need of the how to identify their problems in all aspects and these problems must be solved by the authorities for their social, moral, educational and economical developments.
WOMEN’S ROLE AND CONTRIBUTION TO NTFPs BASED LIVELIHOOD OF WESTERN SATPURA IN NANDURBAR DISTRICT
Authors: T. Padvi A.
Published: November 2017

Forests constitute a significant element of the natural capital of an economy. The term NTFPs refers to a broad spectrum of biomass related products, food, fiber, fodder, gums and resins, medicinal plants, structural materials and a range of other items of sustenance and economic value. The western Satpura region in Nandurbar district which is rich in natural vegetation and it has a wide range of variety of NTFPs plants. On the basis of field survey was identified 68 plants and 2 insect species that were used to fulfill varied needs of local forest dwellers. It was interesting note that forest dwellers residents sell as many as 15 species in local market to earn cash income. In fact those women’s are important role and contribution of NTFPs related activities, i.e. collection, processing and marketing. NTFPs play a key role in the life and economy of the forest dwellers living in and around the forest.
Video Games as a Potential Modality for Behavioral Health Services for Young Adult Veterans: Exploratory Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Grant Sean , Spears Asya , Pedersen Eric R
Published: November 2017

BACKGROUND

Improving the reach of behavioral health services to young adult veterans is a policy priority.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of our study was to explore differences in video game playing by behavioral health need for young adult veterans to identify potential conditions for which video games could be used as a modality for behavioral health services.

METHODS

We replicated analyses from two cross-sectional, community-based surveys of young adult veterans in the United States and examined the differences in time spent playing video games by whether participants screened positive for behavioral health issues and received the required behavioral health services.

RESULTS

Pooling data across studies, participants with a positive mental health screen for depression or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) spent 4.74 more hours per week (95% CI 2.54-6.94) playing video games. Among participants with a positive screen for a substance use disorder, those who had received substance use services since discharge spent 0.75 more days per week (95% CI 0.28-1.21) playing video games than participants who had not received any substance use services since discharge.

CONCLUSIONS

We identified the strongest evidence that participants with a positive PTSD or depression screen and participants with a positive screen for a substance use disorder who also received substance use services since their discharge from active duty spent more time playing video games. Future development and evaluation of video games as modalities for enhancing and increasing access to behavioral health services should be explored for this population.
Evaluation of Different Bilingual Education Models and Its Application on Primary School Children Literacy
Authors: Chen Yang
Published: November 2017

The term “bilingual education” can be described as a concept of educational research, based on its literal meaning, it usually refers to any educational program that involves two languages in the progress of teaching and learning. In modern society, bilingual education becomes increasingly popular, and has been widely used for the purpose of early education in many countries. This essay evaluates different types of bilingual education (early immersion, two-way language education, maintenance education) by analysing their strengths and limitations mainly in aspects of first language and second language development. From the systematic overview on the three most well-known forms of bilingual education, the author finds that all of them have influence on improving language skills and academic skills in a rolling basis while generally have no negative impacts on their growing process.
A Study on the Discourse Construction of WeChat Salesmen’s Personal Identities: Based on Data from the Moments of WeChat
Authors: Fan Hongya , Cao Hengping
Published: November 2017

The analysis in this paper examines how the salesmen construct their identities through the Chinese messaging app WeChat by applying Karen Tracy’s identity theory. Using a data set consisting of 17 WeChat salesmen’s discursive practices posted in the Moments of WeChat, the analysis found out 6 types of identities constructed, which are as salesmen, product users, competitors, evaluators, friends and organizers. Both rhetorical and cultural perspectives are adopted in analyzing how these identities are constructed.
A REFUNDAÇÃO DA TEORIA DAS RELAÇÕES INTERNACIONAIS: ORIGENS DO PENSAMENTO REFLEXIVISTA
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY REBUILDING: ORIGINS OF REFLEXIVISTA THOUGTH
Authors: Pfeffer (IBMEC/MG) Renato Somberg
Published: November 2017

Desde a década de 1980, o campo teórico das Relações Internacionais tem passado por uma crise profunda. Na nova sociedade da informação marcada pela globalização, o conceito fundamental das teorias tradicionais – a soberania do Estado – é desafiado. Em diálogo com outras áreas das Ciências Sociais e da Filosofia, a teoria das Relações Internacionais busca, então, refundar sua identidade. Essa refundação tem passado por uma reflexão crítica acerca de sua história e uma reavaliação de seus pressupostos. A defesa da emancipação humana passa a ser o mote orientador dessa nova tendência entre os críticos reflexivistas. Esse artigo busca resgatar algumas influências de outros campos do saber que estão na origem ao pensamento reflexivista.
USING FILM SOCIETIES IN HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY IN AN UNDERGRADUATED COURSE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN BRAZIL
A UTILIZAÇÃO DE CINECLUBES NA EDUCAÇÃO EM DIREITOS HUMANOS: UM ESTUDO DE CASO ENVOLVENDO UM CURSO DE RELAÇÕES INTERNACIONAIS NO BRASIL
Authors: Marchiori Neto (FURG/RS) Daniel Lena , Ferreira (FURG/RS) Luciano Vaz
Published: November 2017

This paper aims to evaluate film society as a didactic instrument of human rights education in an undergraduate course in International Relations in Brazil. Based on a case study carried out at the Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), film society is taken as a very efficient way of arousing students' interest in human rights when properly planned, especially in a traditionally elitist career focused on issues such as international trade and negotiation. On the one hand, film exhibition captures attention of stu-dents and induces an exercise of alterity. Therefore, it is a useful activity to deal with the complexity of human rights. In addition, debates and dis-cussions held after films exhibitions proved to be a privileged space, both to consolidate the importance of theme and also to encourage the reading of indicated bibliography.
Xantine oxidase inhibition activity of infusion and ethanol extract of white tea
Authors: Rustamsyah Ardi , Islami Sarah Nur , Fitriana Fitriana , Kusmiyati Mimin
Published: November 2017

Research of xantine oxidase enzyme inhibition activity of infusion and ethanol extract of white tea were done. The aim of this research was to evaluateÂ  xantine oxidase inhibitory activity of infusion and ethanol extract of white tea. Phytochemical screening on dry tea, infusion and ethanol extract of white tea showed that all samples contained alkaloid, flavonoid, quinone, tannin and tritherpenoid/ steroide. The IC50 value of samples were 76,64 Î¼g/ml and 31,11Î¼g/ml respectivelly. This study used allopurinol as standard with IC50 was 0,60 Î¼g/ml.
Interpretación de los 4 evangelios desde el Jesús de la historia
Authors: Richard Pablo
Published: November 2017

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Extracorporeal life support for severe cardiogenic shock induced by diltiazem intoxication
Authors: Srdanovic Ilija , Kovacevic Mila , Stefanovic Maja , Petrovic Milovan , Cankovic Milenko , Velicki Lazar
Published: November 2017

Introduction. Management of cardiogenic shock caused by severe drug intoxication is always challenging. In case of multidrug intoxication, a result, despite aggressive medical therapy, is often unpredictable. Utilization of extracorporeal life support devices in these cases has been suggested and reported results are promising. Case report. We presented a case of profound cardiogenic and distributive shock caused by suicidal intoxication with diltiazem and anionic surfactant ingestion in a 36-year-old woman. The patient ingested more than 90 tablets of diltiazem of 90 mg (ingested dose of 8.1 g), and 4 pieces of household toilet refresh agent containing anionic surfactant. During the admission, systemic blood pressure was 65/40 mmHg, heart rate 45 beats per minute, with signs of metabolic acidosis. The patient underwent several repeated gastric lavages. Emergent fluid resuscitation, calcium gluconate, insulin and vasopressive agents (dopamine and noradrenaline) infusions were administered with negligible effect. Due to progressive and refractory cardiogenic shock with signs of multiorgan failure, a decision was made to put the patient on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator. Immediately after starting the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, diuresis was established. During the next 36 h, an adequate end-organ perfusion was achieved with complete reversal of multiorgan failure. After the successful restoration of all major organ functions, the patient was successfully decannulated and discharged from the hospital after 10 days in a good condition. Conclusion. In severe cases of refractory cardiogenic and distributive shock due to diltiazem and other poison intoxication, venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation could allow additional circulatory support providing the bonus time for endogenous clearance of toxins. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation could be used in conjunction with the optimal medical therapy aiming to the restoration of end-organ perfusion and allowing for intrinsic drug and toxin metabolism and natural elimination.
Myyjän imperatiivit venäjänkielisessä vuorovaikutuksessa - asioinnin sujuvuuden ylläpitäminen multimodaalisena toimintana
Authors: Kaikkonen Suvi
Published: November 2017

Artikkelissa tarkastellaan puhutun venäjän kielen signaali-imperatiivien käyttöä myyjän ja asiakkaan välisessä keskustelussa kirjakaupan kassalla. Signaali-imperatiivit ovat imperfektiivisessä aspektissa olevia kehotuksia aloittaa jokin käyttötilanteessa odotuksenmukainen toiminta. Kirjakaupassa niitä käytetään rutiininomaisten toimintojen, kortilla maksamisen ja ostosten ojentamisen yhteydessä. Käyttötilanteen rutiiniluonteisuudesta seuraa, että myyjä ja asiakas suuntautuvat vahvasti toiminnan odotuksenmukaisuuteen, siihen että asiat tapahtuvat kassalla sujuvasti vaihe vaiheelta. Sujuvuudella tarkoitan sekä temporaalista että toimintavaiheiden sisältöihin liittyvää sujuvuutta. Sujuvuuden mahdollistaa osanottajien toiminnan samanlinjaisuus. Tutkimuskysymykseni on, mikä signaali-imperatiivien käyttöä ja käytön ajoitusta motivoi niiden kielellisessä ja kehollisessa käyttökontekstissa. Osoitan, että signaali-imperatiiveilla ohjataan asioinnin rutiininomaista etenemistä silloin, kun sujuvuus on uhattuna. Sujuvuutta horjuttavia tekijöitä ovat tyypillisesti osanottajien kehollisen ja kognitiivisen saatavillaolon epäsymmetrisyys tai heidän erilinjainen sijoittumisensa tilassa. Signaali-imperatiivi on väline, jolla myyjä ylläpitää asioinnin sujuvuutta. Laajemmin käsitettynä myyjä hoitaa sillä institutionaalisia tehtäviään; jaetun ymmärryksen mukaan vastuu vuorovaikutuksen sujuvuudesta on hänellä. Tutkimuksen menetelmänä toimii keskustelunanalyysi, ja aineisto koostuu 58venäjänkielisestä asiointikeskustelusta, joissa esiintyy 23 signaali-imperatiivia.
Teos vuorovaikutuksen anatomian analysoinnin tueksi
Authors: Lilja Niina
Published: November 2017

Kirja-arvio teoksesta Melisa Stevanovic & Camilla Lindholm 2016. Keskustelunanalyysi. Kuinka tutkia sosiaalista toimintaa ja vuorovaikutusta. Tampere: Vastapaino. 447 s. ISBN 978-951-768-567-2
Kielitutkinto ohjaa opetusta ja kannustaa puhumaan
Authors: Martikainen Minna
Published: November 2017

Tässä tutkimuksessa selvitetään vuosina 2003–2016 käytössä olleen kielitutkinnon vaikutuksia inkeriläisten paluumuuttajien paluumuuttovalmennukseen. Inkeriläisillä tarkoitan etnisiä suomalaisia, jotka ovat asuneet Venäjällä jo sukupolvien ajan. Voidakseen muuttaa Suomeen paluumuuttajastatuksen perusteella heidän piti suorittaa A2-tason kielitutkinto. Tutkimuksessa analysoin, kuinka opettajat kuvaavat tutkinnon vaikutusta opetukseensa. Opettajat työskentelivät Venäjällä ja opettivat suomea inkeriläisille, jotka aikoivat muuttaa Suomeen. Kurssin päätarkoituksena oli saavuttaa kielitutkinnossa vaadittu kielitaidon taso.Aineisto koostuu opettajien ja kielitutkintotyöryhmän asiantuntijoiden haastatteluista. Haastatteluissa pyysin opettajia kuvailemaan tutkinnon vaikutusta opetuksen sisältöön, menetelmiin ja luokkahuoneen ilmapiiriin. Keskeisimmiksi vaikutuksiksi nimettiin opetuksen sisältö ja tehtävätyypit, erityisesti puheharjoitukset, opiskelijoiden motivaatio ja kurssin selkeät tavoitteet.