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Um Diagnóstico da Estrutura das Células de Inovação Tecnológicas da Marinha do Brasil: Um estudo de caso sob o aspecto da Lei de Inovação Tecnológica
Authors: Cruz Pedro Paulo Wood da , Santos Ricardo França , Quintal Renato Santiago 
Published: January 2017

A Gestão da Inovação, dentro do cenário mundial, é vista como uma importante ferramenta de alcançar vantagem competitiva e garantir excelentes posições estratégicas. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é promover o diagnóstico da Estrutura das Células de Inovação Tecnológicas da Marinha do Brasil sob o aspecto da Lei da Inovação Tecnológica. Essa legislação identificou a obrigatoriedade da gestão de proteção da propriedade intelectual em instituições de pesquisa. A proteção de invenções se concretizava com o depósito e a concessão da carta-patente, possibilitando que aquelas instituições celebrassem contratos de licenciamento de longo prazo. O estudo foi orientado por meio de uma metodologia de pesquisa, conforme as fontes de informação, do tipo bibliográfica e documental e, segundo os procedimentos de coleta, estruturado em um estudo de caso. O trabalho apresenta um diagnóstico sob a ótica da implantação da Gestão da Inovação e a consequente adequação de uma nova estrutura administrativa no âmbito das Organizações Militares, considerando fatores como o risco do processo de inovação e a cultura organizacional. A relevância da pesquisa reside nas contribuições que poderão ser ofertadas na análise e melhoria dos processos atinentes à gestão de portfólios de inovação da Marinha do Brasil.
Las traducciones al inglés de Le Deuxième Sexe de Simone de Beauvoir: Prostitutas y hetairas The English Translations of Le Deuxième Sexe by Simone de Beauvoir: Prostitutes and Hetaeras
Authors: Rodríguez Muñoz Maria Luisa 
Published: January 2017

<p><strong>Resumen</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>En el presente estudio cotejamos las dos traducciones al inglés existentes del capítulo sobre la prostitución del <em>Segundo Sexo</em> de Simone de Beauvoir con el original a fin de constatar las polémicas alteraciones de la primera versión anglosajona al completo y sus efectos. De esta forma, abordamos una análisis traductológico que, si bien parte de la descripción de todos los agentes del encargo y de las afirmaciones realizadas por filósofas como Moi (2oo2), se detiene en el aspecto microtextual de un corpus mucho más breve no estudiado en profundidad desde esta perspectiva bidimensional (proceso/producto).<strong></strong></p><p>Palabras clave: ciencias sociales, feminismo, manipulación, proceso y producto de traducción.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The present study compares the two translations of the chapter on prostitution from <em>The Second Sex </em>by<em> </em>Simone de Beauvoir and its original French text to attest the controversial changes in its complete first English version and their effects. Thus we conduct a translation analysis based on the description of the agents involved in the translation assigment as well as on statements by philosohers such as Moi (2002). We also focus on the microtextual aspect of a brief corpus which has not been studied in depth from this bidimensional perspective (process/product).</p>
How Much are Ecuadorians Willing to Pay to Reduce Maternal Mortality? Results from a Pilot Study on Contingent Valuation
Authors: Roldos, MPA, MA, DrPH Maria Isabel , Corso, PhD Phaedra , Ingels, PhD Justin 
Published: January 2017

Context: There is an established association between the provision of health care services and maternal mortality. Aims: The purpose of this research is to investigate Ecuadorians’ willingness to pay to prevent maternal death and disabilities due to complications of care during childbirth in the context of universal coverage. Methods and Materials: The study elicited a “contingent” market on morbidity and mortality outcomes, specific to Ecuador’s epidemiologic profiles between a hypothetical market that included a 50% reduction in the risk of maternal mortality from 100 to 50 per 100,000, and a market that included a 50% reduction in the risk of maternal morbidity from 4,000 to 2,000 per 100,000.Results: The average amount participants are willing to pay to prevent maternal mortality in the context of universal coverage, was of $176 a year (95% CI=$172, $179). The unadjusted mean WTP for a reduction in the maternal morbidity risk was $135 (95% CI=$132, $139). Translated into Value of statistical Life, participant´s from this study valued the prevention of one statistical maternal death at USD $352,000.Conclusion: Results suggest that the costs of maternal care do not outweigh the benefit of prevention, and that Ecuadorians are willing to pay a significant amount to reduce the risk of maternal mortality.Global Health implications: Reduction of maternal mortality will remain an important global developmental goal in the upcoming years. Having a monetary approximation on the value of these losses may have important implications in the allotting financial and technical resources to reduce it.Key words: Willingness to Pay • Maternal Mortality • Maternal Morbidity • Ecuador • Contingent ValuationCopyright © 2017 Roldos et al. Published by Global Health and Education Projects, Inc. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License CC BY 4.0.
Computed-Tomography-Scan Monitoring of Foam-Based Chemical-Enhanced-Oil-Recovery Processes in Fractured Carbonate Cores
Authors: Bourbiaux B.. , Rosenberg E.. , Robin M.. , Chabert M.. , Chevallier E.. , Gautier S.. 
Published: January 2017

Summary
Waterflooding is often inefficient in carbonate reservoirs because of the presence of fractures and unfavorable wettability. Oil recovery can be improved by enhancing the following drive mechanisms:
Capillary imbibition with wettability modifiers Viscous drive by increasing the pressure gradient in the fracture network Water/oil gravity drainage with low-interfacial-tension (IFT) surfactant formulations that also reduce oil trapping
This paper presents an experimental approach that evaluates different chemical-enhanced-oil-recovery (EOR) alternatives on the basis of one or several of the three aforementioned recovery mechanisms. The experiments consist of injecting an aqueous chemical solution or a foam containing chemical additives into an artificially fractured carbonate core. The imbibition is monitored with a recent computed-tomography (CT) scanner allowing the local quantitative monitoring of three phases, including accurate quantification of matrix oil recovery. This paper is mainly focused on the impacts of foaming agents and wettability modifiers (WMs), implemented separately or jointly. The experiments have been conducted on several cores of different permeability, resulting in various permeability contrasts between matrix and fracture.
A major result concerns the kinetics of oil recovery by chemical additives that is greatly increased when a viscous drive is applied across the matrix medium by means of the circulation of foam in the fracture. Experiments in fractured cores of different permeabilities indicate that foam does not penetrate the matrix, but drives the chemical aqueous phase into the matrix because of the generated pressure gradient. Detailed analysis of oil-mobilization dynamics is provided. These foam-flow experiments are compared with a former chemical imbibition test on a nonfractured core for further insight into the role played by viscous forces. The comparison of tested recovery scenarios leads to conclusions regarding optimal chemical-EOR strategies for naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs with poor secondary-recovery prognosis.
Development of a Norwegian Open-Source Plug-and-Abandonment Database With Applications
Authors: Myrseth Velaug , Perez-Valdes Gerardo A. , Bakker Steffen J. , Midthun Kjetil T. , Torsæter Malin 
Published: January 2017

Summary
An estimated 3,000 oil wells need to be plugged and abandoned on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), with approximately 150 new wells being drilled each year. The petroleum industry estimates the total plugging costs to be almost 900 billion Norwegian kroner (NOK), and that the work will take up to 40 years to complete. Because of the current tax regulations in Norway, the state indirectly pays 78% of the costs (approximately 700 billion NOK). It is therefore vital to reduce expenses by targeted research and development (R&D) of new technology, and to ensure better planning of plug-and-abandonment (P&A) operations in and between licenses.
The current study aims to gather available data relevant for Norwegian P&A operations in an open-source database, and to develop and use a P&A planning software that serves as a decision-support tool for various problems operators face. The software can be used to generate planning schedules, identify bottlenecks in P&A operations, and analyze potential efficiency gains from technology improvements and cooperative plugging campaigns. We will use a cross-disciplinary approach that combines the fields of operations research with technological expertise.
In this paper, we present the outline of the database and the current status of available data for P&A operations on the NCS, as well as a short literature review. Available data are categorized according to the different choices that need to be made within a single P&A operation, with regard to both technological aspects and the existing regulatory framework. We also discuss the type of analysis the P&A planning software is envisioned to perform.
Industry, government, and ordinary tax payers will all benefit from knowledge sharing, optimized planning, and more targeted R&D efforts on this topic. The results from this study will be used to identify important cost drivers and to draw up a roadmap for future P&A-related R&D.
Laboratory Testing on Proppant Transport in Complex-Fracture Systems
Authors: Li Nianyin , Li Jun , Zhao Liqiang , Luo Zhifeng , Liu Pingli , Guo Yujie 
Published: January 2017

Summary
In the fields of unconventional gas and tight oil development, stimulated-reservoir-volume (SRV) fracturing is a key technology. Injecting low-viscosity sand-laden fluid at a high flow rate has the capacity to form complex-fracture networks. Therefore, placing proppant deep into these complex-fracture networks results in a conductive path for production enhancement. In addition, this technique reduces flow resistance when fluid flows from the rock matrix to the wellbore.
Currently, the sand features in low-viscosity, sand-laden, high-flow-rate fluid are not fully understood. How this type of fluid can be used for proppant transportation in subsidiary fractures is particularly unclear. This study offers a full exploration of the practical conditions of engineering. Considering the similarity criterion of geometry and velocity, this experiment features the construction of a large-scale device used for proppant placement in visualization of complex-fracture networks. The device can change fracture angles, width, and quantity. Building on the single factors experiment, this paper presents a series of tests to evaluate the transport of proppant in complex-fracture networks. A variety of slickwater-treatment tests are simulated by pumping sand slurry through the visualization-of-complex-fracture-networks device while varying parameters of perforation, fracture angles, proppant size, pump rate, and proppant concentration. As the experiment shows, treatment tests that are used with variable factors obtain different laws regarding traction-carpet features, traction-carpet areas, and balance height and time in complex-fracture networks. In addition, this paper describes a 3D physical model designed by SolidWorks (2011) grid software to make complex-fracture grids. The paper also discusses the process of simulating proppant-concentration-distribution fields in a model of complex-fracture networks. A comparison of the results between the physical and numerical models reveals that during the process of SRV, the law of proppant placement in complex-fracture networks can serve as a guideline for engineering design.
Nanoparticle-Enhanced Hydraulic-Fracturing Fluids: A Review
Authors: Al-Muntasheri Ghaithan A. , Liang Feng , Hull Katherine L. 
Published: January 2017

Summary
Hydraulic-fracturing fluids are used to break down subterranean formations where oil and gas are trapped. Pad or prepad fluids are first pumped into the formation to generate the fracture geometry. Once the fracture geometry is created, additional fluid containing proppant is used to transport these solid particles into the fractures. Then, the hydraulic pressure is released and the fracture will tend to close. At that stage, the proppant prevents fracture closure and provides a conductive channel for hydrocarbons to flow into the wellbore. Biopolymers, synthetic polymers, foams, viscoelastic surfactant (VES) fluids, and slickwater are all used as fracturing fluids, each with properties that are beneficial under certain conditions. Today, their formulations are well-developed, and more recently, may incorporate small-sized particles in the nanometer size range. Such nanoparticles have addressed certain technological limitations of fracturing fluids. For example, VES fluids were reported to suffer high leakoff rates in moderate permeability reservoirs (200 md) and were limited in temperature (beyond approximately 220°F, viscosity was diminished significantly). Another challenge is the pressure-dependent behavior of borate-crosslinked gels, where the viscosity was found to drop significantly under high pressures. Also, in high-temperature reservoirs (&gt;350°F), it is very challenging to design a fluid that can sustain enough viscosity for a required period of time. Synthetic polymers (mainly acrylamide-based polymers) are commonly used and have been reported to be used at high concentrations. These high-concentration requirements are imposed by the need for a stable viscosity under high-temperature conditions. High polymer loading increases the potential of formation damage caused by the fluid residue. These challenges, which can be addressed by nanotechnology, could have a major impact on hydraulic-fracturing applications. For instance, the working temperature limit of VES-based fluids was improved from 200 to 250°F (93 to 121°C) by adding zinc oxide (ZnO) and magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles. The borate-crosslinked gels were found to maintain their viscosity at pressures up to 20,000 psi when using boronic acid-functionalized nanolatex silica particles as crosslinkers, while under such high pressures, conventional borate crosslinkers showed more than 80% reduction in viscosity. Moreover, the rheological properties of mixed VES/polymer fluids were enhanced when using nanoparticles. Use of foams can reduce the amount of water consumed in hydraulic fracturing. Alfa olefin sulfonate (AOS) surfactant can be foamed by use of carbon dioxide (CO2). Aluminum oxide nanoparticles were found to stabilize the foams created by AOS, VES, and CO2. This has a potential application in waterless fracturing. This review paper will capture all of these aspects and summarize the most recent experience of nanoparticle usage in hydraulic-fracturing fluids design.
Antonin Artaud’s Theatre of Cruelty and its Legacy
Authors: Pavićević Jovana 
Published: January 2017

Antonin Artaud (1896–1948) is considered to be one of the most influential theatre practitioners in the 20th century although his theory has been deemed too abstruse. The aim of this paper is to offer a systematic account of Antonin Artaud’s concepts for his Theatre of Cruelty and the ways it influenced subsequent theatre practitioners, namely Peter Brook, Jerzy Grotowski and Eugenio Barba.
Biomass Decomposition and Phosphorus Release from Residues of Cover Crops under No‐Tillage
Authors: Varela María Florencia , Barraco Mirian , Gili Adriana , Taboada Miguel Angel , Rubio Gerardo 
Published: January 2017

Residue decomposition and P release was studied under no tillage field conditions.
Cover crop residues releases significant quantities of P for the subsequent cash crop.
Phosphorus release from residues is affected by precipitation regime and residue quality.
A positive tradeoff was observed between crop residue P dynamics and soil coverage.

Under no‐tillage field conditions, cover crop (CC) residues remain on the soil surface and decompose at a slow rate. We used three CC species (oat, Avena sativa L.; rye, Secale cereale L.; and ryegrass, Lolium multiflorum L.) to evaluate the residue biomass decomposition and P pools release–total phosphorus (Pt), inorganic phosphorus (Pi), and organic phosphorus (Po)–under no‐tillage field conditions. The dynamics of biomass and P in CC residues was evaluated through the litterbag method during two annual periods in a long‐term field experiment. Exponential decay models were fitted to each variable. Biomass decomposition and P release followed asymptotic decay models for the less labile residues (oat and rye) and single exponential decay models for the more labile ryegrass residues. Biomass and Pt showed rather equivalent dynamics, but Pi release was faster (Pi rates were three times higher and Pi plateaus were two to four times lower than biomass values). The release of Pt from CC residues reached agronomically significant quantities (2–16 kg ha−1) during the cash crop growing season and most of this Pt was released as Pi (53–100%). A positive tradeoff was observed between the release of Pi, potentially available for subsequent crop, and the residue biomass remaining over the soil. This means that Pi was released from residues, but enough biomass remained on the soil surface for erosion control. These results can be incorporated into predictive models on the contribution of CC residues to soil coverage and P nutrition of subsequent crops.
Adsorption mechanism of recovering potassium from seawater by modified-clinoptilolite using microwave
Authors: Guo Hao , Peng Chang-Sheng , Kou Chang-Jiang , Jiang Jian-Yun , Zhang Fan , Yuan He-Tao 
Published: January 2017

AbstractThe adsorption capacity and mechanism of K+ ion onto modified-clinoptilolite (MC) for recovering potassium from seawater has been investigated in this paper. The maximum value of K+ adsorption capacity is 36.3 mg/g (1.92 times of raw-clinoptilolite) while the modifying condition of microwave power is 450 W and heating time is 60 min. Specific surface area and pore size of absorbent has also been advanced with employing microwave. The kinetic data followed the pseudo-second-order model kinetic model, and the equilibrium data were well fitted to the Langmuir model, showing monolayer coverage of K+ ions on the surface pores of MC. Thermodynamic parameters, including Gibbs free energy (∆G), enthalpy changes (∆H), and entropy changes (∆S) were also calculated. The results demonstrated that K+ ion was absorbed onto MC spontaneously and exothermically in nature. Thus, MC could be employed as efficient and suitable adsorbent for recovering potassium from seawater.
Maximizing Power Output of a Partially Shaded Total-Cross-Tied Photovoltaic array
Authors: Shah Neha Saurabh , Patel Hiren H 
Published: January 2017

Non-uniform conditions on the modules of the PV array, especially, partial shading reduces the output of the PV array to a large extent. The shaded module in a string limits the current of the entire string and hence, the output power of the string. The output power under such conditions is reported to be higher for total-cross-tied (TCT) configuration. This paper describes two different approaches, one based on current compensation (current equalization) and another based on voltage equalization, to extract higher power from the partially shaded total-cross-tied photovoltaic array. The TCT configuration is considered to minimize the number of converters, sensors, cost and complexity involved. The additional converters in the two distinct approaches evaluated here operate only when the partial shading occurs and are controlled to minimize the current and voltage miss-matches. The analysis and the control algorithm are presented. Simulation results obtained in MATLAB/Simulink are included to demonstrate the effectiveness of both methods and the relative merits and demerits of these approaches are highlighted.
The Link between Corporate Social Performance and Financial Performance: Evidence from Indonesian Companies
Authors: Fauzi Hasan , Mahoney Lois S. , Rahman Azhar Abdul 
Published: January 2017

This study examines the relationship of corporate social performance (CSP) to corporate financial performance (CFP) to determine if CSP is related to firm performance. Additionally, it examines whether firm size or industry affects the relationships between CSR and CSP. This study advances the literature as it examines this relationship for companies in a developing country, Indonesia, along with examining the impact of moderating variables on this relationship. Two models were developed: the first model was derived using slack resource theory and the second model was developed using the good management theory. Through the examination of 383 firms, the result of the study failed to find a significant relationship between CSP and CFP in either model. Further analysis, using the slack resource theory, did find that company size had a significant positive moderating effect on the relationship between CSP and CFP.
Combination of bulk laxative along with probiotics and prebiotics in the management of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation: A safe & effective option
Authors: Faruqui Arif Ahmed , Jamaiwar B , Sharma B 
Published: January 2017

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common and relapsing functional bowel disorder. This disease has a substantial global burden and is associated with significant disability and high costs that adversely affects the health related quality of life of large population worldwide.Aims and Objective: We studied the efficacy and tolerability of bulk laxative plus probiotic and prebiotic in the treatment of constipation associated IBS (IBS-C) in Indian patients.Materials and Methods: Eighty patients with symptoms of IBS-C were enrolled in a post-marketing surveillance, multicentre, open label, non-randomized, noncomparative study where EVAQ- P - combination of fiber (psylliun husk/Ispaghula, probiotic and prebiotic) was given BID for 6 weeks. The symptoms were assessed at baseline, and after completion of 2, 4 and 6 weeks of therapy.Results: Results showed a signifi cant trend (p < 0.0001) of improvement from week 2 for abdominal pain, abdominal fullness, defecation frequency, straining during defecation, constipation and subject global assessment of relief (SGA). Approximately 6% patients showed fl atulence (mild) as a treatment emergent side effect.Conclusion: Combination of ispaghula along with a blend of probiotics and prebiotic twice daily for 6 weeks is effi cacious, safe, and well-tolerated in IBS-C patients.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(1) 2017 85-90
A-V malformation of nose: A rare challenging case
Authors: Chaudhuri Gaurab Ranjan , Guha Ruma , Hansda Rajesh , Bandyopadhyay Soumendra Nath 
Published: January 2017

Congenital A-V malformations of head-neck region are extremely uncommon lesions encountered in clinical practice. They may lead to a wide array of clinical effects from cosmetic disfigurement and recurrent life threatening haemorrhage to cardiac failure. Treatment of these lesions pose a challenge to reconstructive surgeons due to their extreme vascularity, high incidence of recurrence and involvement of adjacent vascular channels. The case presented here is a congenital A-V malformation treated successfully by thorough surgical excision and reconstruction by a well vascularised flap.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(1) 2017 94-97