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New Initiatives in Improvement of Quality Education through Inquiry-based Learning Model, a joint Total E&P Indonesie and SEAMEO-QITEP
Authors: Adinugroho Kusuma , Supriyatman Deden 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
The Oil and Gas Industry requires 4H: High Investments, High Technology, High Risks and High skillful manpower. The Industry are facing difficult situation on obtaining local skillful manpower with high tech calibers due to unmatched between the Industry needs and the supplies of the educational institutions. Education is one of the key milestones stipulated in the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs).
Despite most of the MDGs are achieved or progressing, there are several goals needs major attention or required hard works. UN Secretary General Ban Ki - Moon in a UN report on the MDGs in 2013 confirms the global conditions associated with the level of achievement of the MDGs as a whole lot of progress. The proportion of urban slum dwellers is significantly decreased. Indonesia for example from 2000 to 2010 has been reduced from 34 % to 23 %. Likewise, the amount of decrease in TB patients and the fight against Malaria, and improvement efforts in health and basic education. On the MDG targets on Education that need hard works: the number of children out of school declined by almost half from 102 million to 57 million. While the MDG targets on Education that need attention: Poor children are three times likely to drop out of school compared with wealthier households. Indonesia keeps improving the quality of education. From 1945 to nowadays Indonesia has changed into better improved curriculum for 10 times. However, the quality is still considered to be "low". The PISA data shows that in the very last year, the score of student's ability in reading is 393, in mathematics 393, in problem solving 361, while the international average score is 450. This situation is caused by the low teacher's quality: 48,69% of the teachers do not have sufficient qualification of education and 70% of teachers are not certified yet. Furthermore, there are some problems of current education curriculum in Indonesia such as the content of the current curriculum is too much and it is not based on competence.
The national ratio of student and teacher numbers in elementary school level is 1:20 which means one teacher has to teach 20 students. It is better than the situation in Singapore ((1:25), Korea (1:31), and Philippines (1:35). The condition of secondary level is about similar. It is 1:15 in Indonesia which is better than Malaysia (1:18), China (1:19), or Thailnad (1:25). In fact, Indonesia still has the problem of uneven distribution of teachers. It really affects the quality of education in Indonesia. PISA shows that Indonesia is at the 34th out of 41 countries. In science, Indonesia is the 38th out of 41 countries.
Development and Implementation of the AVAILS+ Collaborative Forecasting Tool for Production Assurance in the Kuwait Oil Company, North Kuwait (KOC NK)
Authors: Al-Saad Bader , Murray Paul A. , Vanderhaeghen Maurice , Yannimaras Demetrios , Naime Rami Kansao 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
AVAILS+ is a short-term forecasting tool designed to lead the production assurance efforts of the North Kuwait Asset (Sabriyah, Raudhatain, Ratqa, Abdali, and Bahrah fields of the Kuwait Oil Company).
The tool has been developed jointly between KOC North Kuwait (KOC NK) and Quantum Reservoir Impact (QRI®). AVAILS+ design principles are firmly rooted within RCAA® (Reservoir Competency Asymmetric Assessment)1, QRI's empirically-driven investigative process for qualifying and quantifying reservoir fundamentals.
As a technology, the tool can best be described as an ‘Enterprise Mashup’, a collection of E&P data stores integrated into a reservoir analytics engine with dashboards for tracking primary drivers of the production forecast. This high degree of data integration coupled with its visual nature (dashboards) enable better cross organization transparency and collaboration with respect to execution of the recovery plan for production assurance.
There is nothing novel about short-term forecasts, metrics, dashboards or fit-for-purpose databases—all of which are components of this Enterprise Mashup. What is unique is the way in which AVAILS+ elegantly unifies these components into a strategic decision-making engine for the North Kuwait organization. There have been genuine new insights within this business intelligence approach to managing the reservoirs of NK, all leading the workforce to an improved understanding of reservoir fundamentals and, consequently, better, more informed and timely decisions.
Front-End-Loading (FEL) Process Supporting Optimum Field Development Decision Making
Authors: Saputelli Luigi , Black Alan , Passalacua Herminio , Barry Kevin 
Published: October 2013

AbstractIn the decision making process for investing large capital sums the Oil & Gas majors adopt an aged and proven methodology: FEL or Front End Loading to both mitigate project risk and also to enhance Return on Investment (ROI). This somewhat dated approach to large project investment methodology is seen by all as the standard norm and as such has being used by all over the last decades. However within this said process of risk mitigation, the FEL process remains open to challenge as to its actual viability in today's forever challenging performance environment.This paper in its essence does support the FEL process and definition and does however openly challenge the outdated approach and puts forward a well-structured alternative which offers increased RISK mitigation and in turn reduces ROI, addressing at the same time the important question of how to allocate important asset resources (People) to maximize profit whilst reducing RISK!"Front-end-loading should be considered as a sound field development practice that allows the optimum allocation of capital and human resources, reduces the uncertainty of key information and ensures a holistic view to all field development plan decisions.We present an uncommon approach to addresses how to make optimal decisions during field development planning to maximize profit and minimize risk. Although there is no fixed method to control and maximize the optimal decision making process in a capital projects, FEL (front-end-loading) methodology measures and increases the level of project definition, thereby increasing the probability of project success at any stage of the life of the oil field. Traditionally, economic resources have been the principal metrics for analysis. However, the term resources encompasses many potential inputs to the system, e.g. drilling, facilities, enhanced recovery, and allocations and in particular and most importantly People!
Paper Title Treatment of Produced Water in North Rumela Oil Field for Re-Injection Application
Authors: Kuraimid Z. Kh , Ahmed Kh. E , Ahmed Th. A , Abdulla L. Y , Al Mesfer A. M , Majeed A. Y , Khanfer A. E , Kitagawa M. K , Wada H. R , Isozaki H. I , Iijima M. S , Oya Sh. O , Kanno T. T 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Produced water is any water that is present in a reservoir with the hydrocarbon resource and is produced to the surface with crude oil or natural gas. The major components of produced water are oil, grease, TDS, many organic and inorganic compounds. These components vary greatly from location to location and even over time in the same well.
For Iraqi petroleum fields, the produced water in most cases is discarded into evaporation ponds outside the fields and this causes serious environmental problems for air, soil, and ground water. On the other hand, huge quantities of treated fresh water from rivers are used for injection in the petroleum wells to increase the productivity of petroleum fields from the oil in so called Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). A prediction study conducted by South Oil Company (SOC) indicated that the production rate of produced water in North Rumaila field varies (290000- 800000 BBL/day) from 2011 to 2028. For the above mentioned reasons, a joint research team from Petroleum Research and Development Center (PRDC) and SOC has formed to find solutions for produced water treatment to be suitable for reinjection purposes. In the beginning of 2010, a memorandum has been signed between Iraqi side (PRDC) and Japanese side (JCCP, WRPC, SWING) to start a joint project of PW treatment for reinjection application. Iraqi side collected the data related to the quantities and qualities of of PW in SOC, determined the required specifications for re- injected water and also selected the PW of South Rumaila field (Degassing Station NO.1) to be treated for reinjection. The joint research team (Iraqi & Japanese) hold several technical meetings to identify the PW problem and put the more suitable technology for treatment. The general philosophy of treatment was agreed by the the joint research team. SWING Company has adopted construction of a pilot plant (total capacity 10m3/day) to test the efficiency of the proposal treatment on ARTIFICIAL PW. Iraqi side provided the Japanese side with the types and concentrations of salts that required to prepare an ARTIFICIAL PW with similar properties of natural PW.Two Iraqi persons have been delegated to Japan for one month for training on installation and operation of pilot plant. After acquiring the skills of installation and operation by Iraqi operators, the pilot plant has been shipped to South Rumela field (Degassing Station NO.1) and installed by Iraqi operational team. The obtained results of the treated PW properties by the pilot plant were very good and met to the required specifications of water for reinjection.
Analysis of Microsatellite Polymorphisms in South Indian Patients with Non Syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate
Authors: Xavier D.L. , Arif Y.A. , Murali R.V. , Kishore Kumar S , Vipin Kumar S , Tamang R , Thangaraj K , Bhaskar L.V.K. 
Published: October 2013

Abstract Non syndromic cleft lip and/or palate (NSCLP) is a complex congenital anomaly with varying incidence among patients of different geographical origins. Multiple contributing factors are known to trigger the cleft formation. There are several genes involved in the aetiology of NSCLP and they are different in different populations. The genetic components of clefts that underlie the susceptibility to respond to the environment still remain unclear. In this study, five microsatellite polymorphisms from five candidate genes were employed to analyze the association between these genes and NSCLP in 83 patients and 90 controls. Genotyping was performed by separating and visualizing the fluorescently-labeled polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products. The association of the five microsatellite polymorphisms with NSCLP was tested by using the CLUMP v1.9 program that uses the Monte Carlo method. The genotypic distribution is in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in the control group for only the MSX1 and DLX3 genes. The RARA microsatellite was significantly associated with NSCLP. Our results suggest that the RARA gene is involved in pathogenesis of cleft lip and palate in South Indians.
A Homozygous Deletion of the DPY19L2 Gene is a Cause of Globozoospermia in Men From the Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Noveski P , Madjunkova S , Maleva I , Sotiroska V , Petanovski Z , Plaseska-Karanfilska D 
Published: October 2013

Abstract Globozoospermia is a rare but severe teratozoospermia, characterized by ejaculates consisting completely of round-headed spermatozoa that lack an acrosome or, in partial globozoospermia, containing a variable proportion (20.0-90.0%) of acrosomeless spermatozoa. Men that are affected with total globozoospermia are infertile, and even the application of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has met with disappointingly low success rates. In humans, several case reports of globozoospermia have demonstrated that two or more siblings were affected in each family, which suggested a genetic component to this disease. Currently, three genes are known to be associated with total globozoospermia in humans, SPATA16, PICK1 and DPY19L2 genes. Mutations in SPATA16 and PICK1 are rare causes of globozoospermia, found in only one patient each. Several studies have suggested that DPY19L2 mutations are the major cause of globozoospermia in patients from different ethnic origins and different geographic regions. The most common DPY19L2 mutation is the 200 kb deletion arising from a nonallelic homologous recombination (NAHR) between the flanking low copy repeats (LCRs). Here we describe the presence of a homozygous deletion of the DPY19L2 gene in two infertile Macedonian patients with 100.0% round headed spermatozoa, thus suggesting that this deletion represents a major cause of globozoospermia among Macedonian men.
New herpesvirus isolated from geese in Poland
Authors: Kozdruń Wojciech , Woźniakowski Grzegorz , Czekaj Hanna , Kozaczyński Wojciech , Samorek–Salamonowicz Elżbieta 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Neoplastic changes characteristic of Marek’s disease (MD) in the geese flock were described. The investigations were performed on White Italian reproductive geese kept on a farm where MD was previously diagnosed in broilers. Neither antibodies against MD virus (MDV) were detected by AGID method, nor MDV antigen was found by RID. The histopathological examination revealed the presence of lymphoid infiltrations characteristic of MD in all examined tissues. No lesions typical for avian leukosis or reticuloendotheliosis were observed. PCR products characteristic of meq, and ICP4 and pp38 genes were not observed, but real-time PCR for gB gene of MDV were positive in DNA samples from visceral organs. The realtime PCR results may indicate the presence of a new MDV variant or a new herpesviral infection among geese.
Stability of antibiotics in milk samples during storage
Authors: Różańska Hanna , Osek Jacek 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
Raw, inhibitors free milk was spiked with penicillin G, ampicillin, cloxacillin, and ceftiofur at the levels 1 × MRL, 1.5 × MRL, and 2 × MRL, and oxytetracycline at the levels 100 ppb (MRL), 500 ppb and 700 ppb. The samples were stored at 4 ± 2 C and -18 ± 2 C and were tested every day and week, respectively. The analyses were performed using microbiological diffusion test Delvotest SP-NT and receptor assay CHARM ROSA MRL BL/TET for the detection of β-lactams and tetracyclines. In cooled samples antibiotics were detected up to 72 h. After this time, the samples were acidulated and not suitable for investigations. In frozen samples, depending on type and concentration of antibiotics, these substances were detected from one week (penicillin G - 4 ppb) to 35 weeks (ampicillin and ceftiofur).
Effects of dietary phytogenic product on the performance and immune response of pigs
Authors: Pomorska-Mól Małgorzata , Kwit Krzysztof , Czyżewska Ewelina , Markowska-Daniel Iwona 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
The aim of the study was to determine the effects of supplementation of sows’ and weaners’ diet with Stresomix, preparation containing extracts from Magnifera indica, Withania somnifera, Phyllanthus emblica, and Ocimum sanctum, on pig performance and immunity under field condition. The hypothesis was that anti-inflammatory, antistress, and immunomodulatory properties of the herbs would enhance production parameters and immune response, according to the manufacturer's claim. The study was performed on 16 sows and 160 piglets. The following parameters were recorded: concentration and proportion of white blood cells and their populations, concentration of serum immunoglobulins, specific humoral postvaccinal response after vaccination against swine influenza and swine erysipelas, and main production parameters. No significant differences among treatment groups were found with regard to concentrations of leukocyte subpopulations and immunoglobulins, as well as all investigated production parameters (P>0.05). In conclusion, the results of the study did not confirm that the investigated polyherbal product, administered at dose recommended by manufacturer, is able to significantly improve the performance and postvaccinal humoral response in clinically healthy pigs under field condition.
Action of Some Organomercury Compounds on Photosynthesis in Spinach Chloroplasts
Authors: Šeršeň František , Kráľová Katarína 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
The effects of five organomercury compounds (methylmercuric chloride, phenylmercuric acetate, phenylmercuric borate, phenylmercuric citrate and diphenylmercury) on photosynthetic electron transport (PET) in spinach chloroplasts were investigated. The IC50 values of organomercury compounds related to PET inhibition in spinach chloroplasts varied in the range from 468 mmol dm-3 to 942 mmol dm-3 and were approximately by one order higher than the corresponding value determined for HgCl2 applied also in DMSO solution (IC50 = 58 mmol dm-3). Due to extremely low aqueous solubility of diphenylmercury, the corresponding IC50 value could not be determined. Using EPR spectroscopy as probable sites of action of organomercury compounds in photosynthetic apparatus ferredoxin on the acceptor side of PS 1 and the quinone electron acceptors QA or QB on the reducing side of PS 2 were suggested.
Fractional Derivatives for Description of Sorption Kinetics in the Plant Sorbent - Metal Ions System
Authors: Tomczak Elwira , Kamiński Władysław , Szczerkowska Dominika 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
It was examined if buckwheat hull has a potential to be used to adsorb heavy metal ions Zn(II), Cd(II), Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) from water. The research involved experiments aimed at the determination of sorption kinetics taking into consideration changes of concentration in a solution and sorbent over time. According to the literature data, kinetics is described with the use of pseudo first-order equations. Application of fractional derivatives for the description of sorption kinetics enables the development of the generalised sorption kinetics equation. Result analysis with this concept requires making a computational procedure using gamma functions and infinite series. Kinetics description using fractional derivatives will be equations with two parameters ie fraction of derivative α and the kinetics constant K dependent on the analysed sorbent-adsorbate system.
Traffic and Tillage Effects on Soil Water Conservation and Winter Wheat Yield in the Loess Plateau, China
Authors: Chen Hao 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
In semi-humid Loess Plateau of northern China, water is the limiting factor for rain-fed crop yields. In this region, long-term traditional ploughing with straw removal has resulted in poor soil structure, water conservation and crop yield. Controlled traffic, combined with no-till and straw cover has been proposed to improve soil water conservation and crop yield. From 1999 to 2007, a field experiment on winter wheat was conducted in the dryland area of Loess Plateau of northern China, to investigate the effects of traffic and tillage on soil water conservation and crop yield. The field experiment was conducted using two controlled traffic treatments, no tillage with residue cover and no compaction (NTCN), shallow tillage with residue cover and no compaction (STCN) and one conventional tillage treatment (CK). Results showed that controlled traffic system reduced soil compaction in the top soil layer, increased soil water infiltration. The benefit on soil water infiltration translated into more soil conservation (16.1%) in 0-100 cm soil layer in fellow period, and achieved higher soil water availability at planting (16.5%), with less yearly variation. Consequently, controlled traffic system increased wheat yield by 12.6% and improved water use efficiency by 5.2%, both with less yearly variation, compared with conventional tillage. Within controlled traffic treatments, no tillage treatment NTCN showed better overall performance. In conclusion, controlled traffic combined with no-tillage and straw cover has higher performance on conserving water, improving yield and water use efficiency. It is a valuable system for soil and water conservation for the sustainable development of agriculture in dryland China.
The 2012 Morris Hansen Lecture: Thank You Morris, et al., For Westat, et al.
Authors: Prewitt Kenneth 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
This article, delivered as the 22nd Memorial Morris Hansen lecture, argues that the contract houses, typified by Westat, are uniquely situated in the cluster of institutions, practices, and principles that collectively constitute a bridge between scientific evidence on the one hand and public policy on the other. This cluster is defined in The Use of Science as Evidence in Public Policy as a policy enterprise that generates a form of social knowledge on which modern economies, policies, and societies depend (National Research Council 2012).
The policy enterprise in the U. S. largely took shape in the first half of the twentieth century, when sample surveys and inferential statistics matured into an information system that provided reliable and timely social knowledge relevant to the nation’s policy choices. In ways described shortly, Westat and other social science organizations that respond to “request for proposals” (RFP) from the government for social data and social analysis came to occupy a unique niche.
The larger question addressed is whether the policy enterprise as we know it is prepared for the tsunami beginning to encroach on its territory. Is it going to be swamped by a data tsunami that takes information from very different sources than the familiar census/survey methods?
First find of biogenic activity in the Palaeoproterozoic of the Singhbhum craton (E India)
Authors: Loon A.J. van , Mazumder R. 
Published: October 2013

Abstract
The Palaeoproterozoic succession of the Singhbhum craton in E. India was hitherto considered as almost entirely siliciclastic and partly volcanogenic. Here we describe, from the fine-grained, tidally influenced shale facies of the Palaeoproterozoic Chaibasa Formation (2.1-1.6 Ga), a fine, originally more or less horizontal, wavy to strongly undulating (later locally deformed) lamination. Investigation of these laminae shows that they must be ascribed to the accumulation of fine particles on microbial mats that covered a sandy substrate. The structures must therefore be considered as stromatolites, features that are accepted as proof of the presence of micro-organisms, in this case most probably cyanobacteria. The interpretation of biogenic activity is supported by microscopic analysis. It is the first description of traces left by biogenic activity that took place in the Palaeoproterozoic of the Singhbhum craton.