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Pedagogical Diagnostic of Readiness for Studying at School: Approaches and Results
Authors: Кузнецова  , Kuznetsova M. , Кочурова  , Kochurova Elena 
Published: March 2016

The article analyzes the possibilities of the authors developed pedagogical diagnostics to determine the readiness of children for school, the
value of the results for the correct organization in the context of the principle of conformity to natural laws of learning process in the first grade of
primary school. The characteristic of the content of the diagnosis and its treatment is given.
Training of Children with Autistic Disorder
Authors: Смирнова  , Smirnova L. 
Published: March 2016

The article considers issues related to the education of autistic children within the framework of inclusive education. The author analyzed the
principles and objectives of this type of education on the basis of official documents: the ratified by the Russian Federation Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the United Nations and the Federal State Educational Standard of Primary Education of students with
disabilities. The characteristics of children with autistic syndrome, and learning difficulties are described. The psychological and pedagogical
recommendations for educators who work with autistic children are given.
Invariant Radon-Moment Descriptor for Postal Applications
Authors: Miciak Mirosław 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
In this article a new solution of handwritten digits recognition system for postal applications is presented. Moreover, in this paper, a new approach of handwritten characters recognition was presented. The implemented algorithm is applied to recognition of postal items on the basis of postcode information. In connection with this article the research was carried with all digit characters used in authentic zip code of various mail pieces. Additionally, the paper contains some preliminary image processing for example normalization of the character. The main objective of this article is to use the Radon Transformation and other moments values to obtain an invariant set of character image features, on basis of which postal code will be classified. The reported experiments results prove the effectiveness of the proposed method. Furthermore, causes of errors as well as possible improvement of recognition results will be presented.
Creating SMART Supply Chain Scenarios Using SAP R/3
Authors: Ragan Joseph M. , McGettigan Patrick J. , Storms Michael R. , Rizman Brian 
Published: March 2016

Pedagogical revisions to the undergraduate Haub School of Business curriculum at Saint Joseph's University employing the SAP R/3 system encompass the core accounting courses traversing the sophomore and junior years. The entire accounting curriculum was overhauled in order to integrate SAP R/3. Each course progressively builds upon and expands the knowledge base in the prior course(s). Substantive pedagogical modifications have been integrated into the material delivered and methodologies utilized in selected sections of the required sophomore and junior accounting courses. SAP supported material, created and modified by a student team, is delivered in the classroom using a team-oriented format within a business case context. It is envisioned that the SAP material will seamlessly present accounting issues currently in the curriculum, while allowing the students to observe the capabilities of SAP R/3. This paper discusses the design, implementation, and execution of collaborative supply chain business scenarios using SAP R/3 as the platform. Its use within an undergraduate curriculum is assessed and evaluated. Sample scenarios and a demonstration case are included.
Market Games In Finance Education
Authors: Foster F. Douglas , Gregor Shirley , Heaney Richard , O'Neill Terry , Richardson Alex , Wood Robert 
Published: March 2016

An electronic share market trading game was introduced to a large first year undergraduate finance course to allow students to experience share market trading. The response from students was positive. We surveyed a sample of 51 of the students in this class who undertook a further one-hour trading session as part of a separate research experiment. These students rate the game as a valuable learning experience. They suggest that their use of the game increased their understanding of share market and the way that prices are set. While the study results cannot be generalised to all students in the course, the results suggest that there are benefits to be gained from including an electronic share market trading game as part of the course.
Administrative Growth At The University: A Case Study
Authors: Hoshower Leon B. , Kirch David 
Published: March 2016

During the past two decades, the cost of higher education has increased at a higher rate than inflation. Although this increase is small each year, the cumulative effect is great. These increased costs are funded mainly through increased tuition and increased government support, either through subsidies to state funded universities or through government supported student loans, grants, work-study programs, and tax credits. These subsidies are straining governmental budgets. Many students are graduating with large debt burdens. There is a rising fear among the working class that providing a college education for their children will be beyond their financial means. Thus, it is generally understood that the cost of a college education is rising faster than inflation and that these rising costs are creating a financial burden for both governments and individuals. What is not generally understood is the source of these rising costs. This study examined the financial records of a state supported, mid-western university with enrollment between 15,000 and 20,000 students, hereafter referred to as the University, over an eighteen-year period. The study found that the rising cost of the University’s administration was the major source of the university’s cost increases. This paper documents this finding and offers five possible explanations for these rising administrative costs. The paper neither condemns nor justifies the rises in costs and it offers no suggestions for effectively decreasing administrative costs. Diagnosis of the problem is the current topic of discussion, while possible solutions remain to be devised at a later date
A Comparison Of Two Learning Environments On Students Learning Of An Instructional Strategy
Authors: Willems Patricia P. 
Published: March 2016

This study investigated the effects of two learning environments on education students’ learning of the reciprocal teaching instructional strategy. Students were taught the strategy via two instructional approaches and their knowledge tested at the end of the session. The results showed that overall the setting in which students’ learned the strategy in had effects on how they scored on the test at the end of the session.
Back To The Future A Joint Adventure For Addressing The Nursing Shortage
Authors: Lynd Mary Hysell , Zurmehly Joyce , Leadingham Camille , Minor Denise 
Published: March 2016

One of the greatest challenges facing managers in the health care industry is the recurrent nursing shortage. This paper presents a ‘Back to the Future’ innovative approach that addresses this issue. The ‘Berger Project’, a joint venture between Berger Health Care System (BHCS) and a nursing education program at Ohio University-Chillicothe, began in spring 2003. The venture incorporates a strategy that goes ‘BACK’in time by shifting the educational setting for nursing students from the traditional college campus to the health care organization campus which was a commonplace setting ‘BACK’ in the 1940’s and 1950’s to resolve the nursing shortages--present and ‘FUTURE’. The project will culminate with an evaluation process guided by comparative research studies of the nursing students in the traditional setting and those in the ‘Berger Project’ that investigate the differences in the level of critical thinking, empowerment and retention of the graduates of the two nursing programs.
The Big Paper Network Supporting Doctoral Students to Degree Completion
Authors: Lieberman Joyce M. , Dorsch Nina G. 
Published: March 2016

Doctoral completion rates are a concern across disciplines. This paper describes the way in which Curriculum Leadership faculty redesigned their doctoral program from coursework through completion to include a strong support system, intellectually and emotionally. This culminated in the creation of the “Big Paper Network,” designed to support candidates from proposal writing through defense.
An Exploratory Analysis Of The Relationship Between Consumer Socialization Agents And Childrens Consumption Of Tobacco
Authors: Mansfield Phylis , Nixon Charisse , Thoms Peg 
Published: March 2016

This paper expands the use of marketing-related research for the study of tobacco consumption by children, to include consumer socialization theory. The relationships between three socialization factors, parental modeling, parental style of interaction, and parental communication, and a child’s intent to consume tobacco were explored. In a sample of 5th and 8th grade students, significant relationships were found between the child’s intent to smoke and both parental modeling and parental style of interaction.
Progress on the Virus In vitro Diagnose and Reference Materials
Authors: Wang Feifei , Shi Dawei 
Published: March 2016

<p> The pathogen diagnosis of viral disease has become one of the important branche of the virology research, and there are mainly two kinds of methods about viral disease diagnosis, those based on nucleic acid and protein based at present. Reference materials are the key in the viral diagnostic test. The paper reviews the related literatures, regulations and laws as well as the managements of World Health Organization and China<strong>.</strong></p>
Multifunctional viral protein R of human immunodeficiency virus-1 as a potential drug target
Authors: Darapaneni Vivek 
Published: March 2016

<p>The viral protein R (Vpr) plays a pivotal role in the infectious lifecycle of human immunodeficiency virus-1. The objective of this study is to find the degree of conservation of Vpr and to detect conserved binding sites, which might be used as target sites for potential anti-Vpr drugs. The conservation analysis was based on 5301 amino acid sequences identified novel conserved and highly conserved sites. The novel conserved sites which have been identified are: Leu42, Gly43 and Val57; Arg73 and Cys76; Glu24, His33, Cys76 and Ser79.<strong> </strong>The outcome of this study provide the foundation for developing anti-Vpr drugs which have abridged potential to induce drug resistance through mutations.</p>
Possibility of Flooding Polymer or Water Reuse via Innovative Selective or Total Flocculation of Enhanced Oil Recovery Produced Water
Authors: Aften Carl W. , Zhang Yanqi Joy 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Research has discovered systems that can selectively flocculate mineral solids from a high molecular weight polymer flood matrix while leaving the polymer intact or alternatively achieving a viable total flocculation of the polymer in the produced fluids. Modified alkaline surfactant polymer (ASP) and standard polymer (P) flood systems were studied with findings obtained by controlled variations of both well-proven and non-prevalent chemical approaches. Results concluded that selectively removing the mineral solids from polymer-laden water produces reusable enhanced oil recovery (EOR) fluid.
EOR is a proven method to increase hydrocarbon yield from post-natural, stimulated, or standard flood driven reservoirs. Fluid produced from the reservoir contains the desired hydrocarbon and an aqueous phase. Previously considered a liability, properly treated, the aqueous phase can become an asset. Polymer floods have a proven history in EOR and, though complex in application, ASP also demonstrated EOR effectiveness in the laboratory. Most ASP approaches are currently in field trial stages. The produced fluid is subjected to hydrocarbon separation with the resulting aqueous system either treated for disposal or recycled into the system. The aqueous phase matrix is mainly composed of high molecular weight polymer, mineral solids, residual base, residual oil, and possibly surfactant. If the producer chooses disposal, the solids must be flocculated by a method balancing density, dewaterability, processability, process variability, and cost. However, if the producer opts to recycle the fluid for reinjection, steps must be taken to minimize polymer deviations requiring selective flocculation of all components with exception of the polymer. This undertaking is challenging as EOR polymers are also effective flocculants, therefore sensitive to standard coagulant and flocculant approaches. Utilizing controlled, standard methods and multivariable design of experiments, results were obtained for both total and selective flocculation.
Total flocculation systematically studies the influence of pH, inorganic, and organic coagulants in maximizing the treatment effectiveness. The same approach was successful for selective flocculation, however unique coagulants were applied. The selective flocculation process coagulated and separated the mineral solids, and left the high molecular weight polymer intact and the fluid matrix as viscous as prior to treatment. Effectiveness of treatments were determined using standard gravimetric and viscometric methods.
These discoveries will assist decision makers in determining whether total or selective flocculation is the most viable treatment for polymer based EOR, balancing environmental and economic aspects to pursue a desired treatment route. These methods, though targeting EOR, have practical applications for treatment of flowback and water produced from stimulation and potentially drilling operations as well.
Experimental Study on Calculating Capillary Pressure from Resistivity
Authors: Hou Binchi , Liu Hongliang , Bian Huiyuan , Wang Chengrong , Xie Ronghua , Li Kewen 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Capillary pressure and resistivity in porous rocks are both functions of wetting phase saturation. Theoretically, there should be a relationship between the two parameters. However, few studies have been made regarding this issue. Capillary pressure may be neglected in high permeability reservoirs but not in low permeability reservoirs. It is more difficult to measure capillary pressure than resistivity. It would be useful to infer capillary pressure from resistivity well logging data if a reliable relationship between capillary pressure and resistivity can be found. To confirm the previous study of a power law correlation between capillary pressure and resistivity index and develop a mathematical model with a better accuracy, a series of experiments for simultaneously measuring gas-water capillary pressure and resistivity data at a room temperature in 16 core samples from 2 wells in an oil reservoir were conducted. The permeability of the core samples ranged from 9 to 974 md. The gas-water capillary pressure data were measured with confining pressures using a semi-porous plate technique. We developed the specific experimental apparatus to measure gas-water capillary pressure and resistivity simultaneously. The results demonstrated that the previous power law model correlating capillary pressure and resistivity works well in many cases studied. A more general relationship between the exponent of the power law model and the rock permeability was developed and verified using the experimental data.
Relative Permeability Estimation in Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) Using a Fractional Flow Model
Authors: Morte M. , Hascakir B. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Enhanced oil displacement in a reservoir is highly affected by wettability alterations in conjunction with the lowering of viscosities during steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) for bitumen extraction. The impartation of energy in the form of heat to the fluid by injecting steam triggers an alteration to a more water-wet state during SAGD. However, the presence of three distinct phases in the reservoir has implications for the effective modeling of the complex fluid dynamics. Dependency of the relative permeability endpoints on the temperature realized as a function of the introduction of steam is difficult to model. Optimization of any steam process requires simulation in order to adequately characterize years of flow and so a model that is capable of representing three phase flow is necessary. To obtain this a pseudo-two phase relative permeability is proposed that assumes fractional flow theory is valid and treats the experiments as a waterflood.
In this study, experimental recovery data for two SAGD experiments and one hot water flood are empirically matched by manipulating relative permeabilities. The analytical approach implemented allows for the representation of fluid flow in the reservoir by achieving a pseudo-two phase relative permeability that results in comparable performance to the experiments. Waterflooding techniques were utilized which allowed for the negation of the steam phase in the model and so two-phase flow was established.
The sensitivity of the relative permeability curves to temperature change results in the inability to formulate a generic three-phase curve and so the pseudo-two phase curve is valuable for the purpose of simulation. The methodology presented enables the formulation of a simplified relative permeability that is unique to each process used and in that specific location. The model that was established was validated and proven credible by the good match with the experimentally obtained values.
A New Microfluidic Tensiometer for Optimizing EOR Formulations
Authors: Moiré M. , Peysson Y. , Pannacci N. , Herzhaft B. , Colin A. , Dalmazzone C. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
In the case of surfactant EOR, an optimum formulation of surfactant has to be injected in the reservoir. This so-called optimum formulation corresponds to a minimum in the interfacial tension and a maximum in oil recovery and may be obtained with an appropriate balance of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic affinities of the surfactant. Salinity—scan tests are generally used to screen phase behavior of surfactant formulations before conducting time-consuming coreflood tests. The objective of this study was to develop a high-throughput dynamic microfluidic tensiometer, with the aim of studying interfacial phenomena between EOR injected formulations and crude oils and of optimizing chemical EOR processes for pilot or field applications.
We have selected a method based on the Rayleigh-Plateau instability and the analysis of the droplets to jetting transition in a coaxial flow of two fluids. In fact, in coaxial flows, the transition between a droplet and a jetting regime depends on the velocities of each phase, the viscosity ratio, the confinement and the interfacial tension (IFT). As the three first parameters are known, the dynamic interfacial tension can be calculated. This microfluidic device has been specifically designed to support high temperatures (up to 150°C), high pressures (up to 150 bars) and is compatible with complex fluids such as crude oils and solutions of surfactants and polymers.
The method was first developed and validated on a microfluidic device on model fluids at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure for IFTs higher than 1 mN/m. It was then successfully applied for the measurement of IFTs over more than four decades. Measurements were also performed with a crude oil and a typical surfactant formulation. The validation of the HP/HT assembly, which has been designed with the aim to work in reservoir conditions, is currently under progress. By using this tensiometer, it would be quite easy to perform in short time numerous salinity scans on real systems in order to get the evolution of IFT and determine the optimal salinity S*.
Improved Bitumen Recovery from Mined Oil Sand Ore Using Colloidal Nanosilica
Authors: Kuznetsov Oleksandr , Mazyar Oleg , Agrawal Devesh , Suresh Radhika , Feng Xianhua , Behles Jackie , Khabashesku Valery 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Oil sand ore flotation is a primary method of bitumen recovery from mined Athabasca tar sands. In bitumen flotation, suspended biwettable ore fines, such as clays, tend to migrate to oil-water interfaces, creating slime coating on liberated bitumen droplets. Slime coating significantly reduces the efficiency of the flotation process and overall oil recovery. Ultra-dispersed hydrophilic silica nanoparticles were found to stabilize biwettable ore fines in an aqueous phase by adsorbing onto fines surfaces, even at concentrations as low as 50 ppm. As a result, fine solids move away from oil/water interfaces, reducing the slime coating and increasing bitumen recovery during flotation of low-grade ore by more than 5%. The addition of nanoparticles has no negative effect on froth quality or oil, water and solid separation in naphthenic and paraffinic froth treatment processes. Detailed molecular dynamics (MD) simulations revealed mechanisms that improve bitumen liberation from mined oil sands in a flotation process. The studies demonstrated that colloidal nanoparticles affect many stages of the bitumen extraction process from bitumen separation to clay wettability alteration.
Single Well Tracer Test Results in a High Temperature, High Salinity Offshore Carbonate Reservoir for Chemical EOR Pilot Evaluation
Authors: Bursaux Romain , Peltier Sophie , Nguyen Michel , Romero Carolina , Morel Danielle 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
In 2014, TOTAL performed two Single Well Tracer Tests (SWTT) to evaluate the remaining oil saturation in an offshore high temperature, high salinity carbonate reservoir. The SWTT method has proved to be a reliable way, when carefully programmed, to measure a representative remaining oil saturation without being impacted by near wellbore effects. The objective of these measurements was to evaluate the efficiency of a single well chemical EOR (CEOR) pilot by measuring oil desaturation.
Extensive in-house laboratory work was carried out by TOTAL to lay the foundation for the pre and post CEOR pilot SWTTs. A specific tracer injection skid was internally developed to ease the operations. Specific numerical work was performed to achieve robust designs and interpretations. These simulations, carried out in-house, took into account all major uncertainties highlighted by experimental work. Detailed results from the SWTT preparation phase will be described in the paper.
Results from the baseline SWTT interpretation evidenced excellent quality tracer profiles from the first test and high remaining oil saturation, improving our knowledge on the flooding pattern of this reservoir. Results from the post EOR SWTT showed again a clear response of a remarkable decrease in remaining oil saturation, proving the efficiency of the chemical formulation provided by TOTAL and the envisaged recovery mechanism. Interpretation of these Single Well Tracer Tests also allowed us to evidence a much lower than anticipated reservoir dispersion. These findings highlight the potential of EOR implementations in these carbonate formations.
Lessons learned from these two offshore SWTTs are discussed in this paper, such as the need for specific preparation to tackle the complexity of a high temperature high salinity carbonate reservoir in presence of H2S. TOTAL has shown that such operations can be performed in a strict timeframe while adhering to company safety rules. Careful interpretation of such results is mandatory to validate the success of the single well chemical EOR pilot.