bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Latest Techniques for Remedial Treatment of Scale Depositions in Petroleum Wells
Authors: Gholinezhad J. 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
A major phenomenon altering well productivity is increasing water production. In addition to raising energy consumption, higher water production leads to phenomena such as mineral and organic scaling, which may temporarily or even permanently alter the whole flow assurance chain. The buildup of scale inside well bore can smother a productive well within 24 hours, causing millions of dollars in damage every year.
A project was carried out to review and to evaluate new techniques and tools developed for scale treatments in order to find an appropriate tool, at least deployed with wireline rather than with coiled tubing (CT) to overcome the adverse scale problems encountered in most of the fields. This paper presents results of this evaluation and shows the advantages and disadvantages of different tools for scale removal process. Solid blasters, deployed with CT, have proved to be efficient in removing most of the scales but it is costly as well as inapplicable to wellbore and near-wellbore. Tools using fluidic oscillator technology is not that expensive, however they are not strong enough to treat very hard scales like barium sulphate. In addition, these tools have great standoff distances and are deployed with CT. String shots, wireline-deployed, are good for short intervals, thin layers of scales. Recent techniques, which use acoustic waves to clean the near wellbore damage are not good tools to be applied for tubing and casing scale depositions since they have only proved to have the ability to remove fines and soft materials like mud cakes from near wellbore region.
Economic Aspects of Reducing Stocking Density in Broiler Chicken Production using the Example of Farms in Southern Poland
Authors: Utnik-Banaś Katarzyna , Żmija Janusz , Sowula-Skrzyñska Elżbieta 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
The purpose of this paper was to assess the impact of reducing stocking density to the level recommended by Council Directive 2007/43/EC on broiler production profitability. The study was carried out using the example of three broiler-only farms located in southern Poland. The farms with production area of 950 m2, 3 400 m2 and 5 040 m2, had fully automated systems for feeding, watering and ventilation. In total, the research covered 54 production rounds in the years 2009–2011. research material included data concerning production costs and achieved production results, as well as income obtained in individual rounds. Net income from broiler production was calculated for three variants differing in stocking density: variant 1 – actual stocking density in farms in 2009 (47–45 kgm–2), variant 2 – stocking density of 42 kg m–2, variant 3 – stocking density of 33 kg m–2. the study results indicate that reducing stocking density increases total production costs, and decreases broiler production income. Production profitability depended primarily on the relation between prices of broiler livestock and feed. Reducing stocking density to the level recommended by the European commission (33 kg m–2) in 2009 would result in decrease of income from €2.40 to 0.77 per m–2, whereas in 2011 production carried out at this stocking density would result in losses. To maintain the current income level of farmers, it would require an increase of 5–6% in meat prices.
Assessment of Sexual Activity Levels and Their Association with Ejaculate Parameters in Two-Breed Hybrids and Purebred Duroc and Pietrain Boars
Authors: Wysokiñsk Anna , Kondracki Stanisław 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
The aim of the present study was to analyse sexual activity levels of two purebred boars (pietrain and Duroc) in comparison with two-breed hybrid boars (Duroc♀ × Pietrain♂ and Pietrain♀ × × Duroc♂) and to assess the relationship between the ejaculate parameters and the sexual activity of the animals. the experimental material was constituted by 20 boars. sexual activity measurements were performed in 4 different collection periods for each boar. The first libido analysis was carried out during the first week of insemination use, followed by the next analyses after 3, 6 and 9 months of service. In parallel to the sexual activity analyses, ejaculates were collected to investigate ejaculatory efficiency, physical characteristics of the ejaculates and sperm morphology. It has been shown that the characteristics of sexual activity parameters are affected by the breed of the boar and the crossbreeding variant. Two-breed sires are quicker to leap onto the phantom as compared with purebred boars. Duroc♀ × Pietrain♂ boars are characterized by a short period of time between phantom mounting and ejaculation initiation. On the other hand, they yield ejaculates for a much longer time than hybrid Pietrain♀ × Duroc♂ boars and purebred Duroc and Pietrain boars. Hybrid boar ejaculates contain more spermatozoa and can provide more inseminationdoses than ejaculates of purebred boars. Ejaculate parameters are chiefly correlated with ejaculation time and copulation duration. In our study the ejaculate parameters (ejaculate volume, sperm concentration and sperm motility) in purebred boars mainly depended on ejaculation time and total copulation duration, whereas in two-breed hybrids they were more affected by the length of the period between phantom mounting and the start of ejaculation.
Effect of Piglet Birth Weight on Selected Characteristics of Pork
Authors: Rekiel Anna , Bartosik Justyna , Więcek Justyna , Batorska Martyna , Kuczyńska Beata , Łojek Anna 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
The objective of the study was to determine how different birth weights of piglets influence some chemical and physical characteristics of pig meat. Piglets were grouped according to birth weight: ≤1.30 kg (group I), 1.31-1.70 kg (group II), ≥1.71 kg (group III). Animals were reared and fattened under standardized housing and feeding conditions. Tests were conducted with 60 samples of meat (20 per group) collected from the right side of the carcasses (M. longissimus lumborum) of threebreed crosses of (Polish Landrace × Polish Large White) × Duroc (barrows to gilts, 1:1), which were slaughtered at about 180 days of age. Determinations were made of basic chemical composition, colour of meat, drip loss, shear force value, and fatty acid profile. It was found that the birth weight of the piglets affects meat colour (redness), crude fat content and the proportion of some fatty acids (C16:1, C20:1 n-9, C20:2 n-6, C20:5 n-3).
Composition, Physical and Technological Properties of Raw Milk as Affected by Cattle Breed, Season and Type of Diet
Authors: Křížová Ludmila , Hanuš Oto , Hadrová Sylvie , Kučera Josef , Samková Eva , Roubal Petr , Veselý Aleá 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
The aim of the study was to describe the differences in composition, physical and technological properties of raw milk as affected by breed of cattle, season and type of feeding. The study was conducted from June 2005 to February 2007 on bulk milk samples (BMS) collected from 8 commercial dairy herds consisting of Czech Fleckvieh (CF, 4 herds) and Holstein (H, 4 herds) dairy cows. Half of herds in each breed was grazing (G) during summer season while the other half was not (N). Samples were collected regularly two times in winter (W) and two times in summer (S) period resulting in a total of 64 bulk milk samples (BMS) examined. Milk yield in CF (5385.50 kg) was lower (P<0.05) than in H (7015.15 kg). Milk fat in CF was higher (P<0.05) than in H breed being 3.9 and 3.72 g/100 g, respectively. CF cows had higher (P<0.05) content of crude protein, casein, true protein and non-protein nitrogen (NPN) than H. Content of fat, crude protein, casein, true protein and whey protein was lower (P<0.05) in summer (S) than in winter (W). Milk yield in grazing herds (G, 5197.50 kg) was lower (P<0.05) than in non-grazing herds (N, 7203.75 kg). Content of fat was higher (P<0.05) in G (3.89 g/100 g) than in N (3.73 g/100 g). Concentration of lactose, urea, crude protein, casein, true protein, whey protein was lower (P<0.05) in G than in N. In conclusion, the Czech Fleckvieh breed had a lower milk yield but produced milk with higher concentration of the main milk components than the Czech population of the Holstein breed. Large seasonal variations were determined in concentrations of the main milk components. The most pronounced changes in milk composition were caused by the type of feeding with a clear decrease in milk yield and content of lactose and all studied protein fractions and higher content of fat in grazing herds compared to non-grazing herds.
Body Condition Scoring and Obesity in Captive African Side-Neck Turtles (Pelomedusidae)
Authors: Rawski Mateusz , Józefiak Damian 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
African side-neck turtles (Pelomedusa subrufa and Pelusios castaneus) are popular in captivity, in many parts of the world. their natural tendency to accumulate body fat reserves may be a reason for many health issues. for keepers and veterinarians body condition scoring is an important tool in the process of management and care of the animals. therefore the main aim of the study was to formulate a single mathematic formula for allometric equations and simple body condition scoring method which can be used in juvenile, sub-adult and adult specimens of Pelomedusa subrufa and Pelusios castaneus. twelve healthy turtles (7 Pelomedusa subrufa and 5 Pelusios castaneus) – 4 males, 4 females and 4 immature were measured and weighed for 52 weeks (624 measurements). the obtained data were used to formulate equations of estimated body weight and compared to results of measurements of 73 turtles from private keepers. additionally, visual assessments of their body condition were made. The results showed that body weight is significantly (P=0.001) correlated with straight carapace length of turtles. in the assessed population of 73 captive Pelomedusidae kept as pets, no emaciated turtles were recorded, and 10% of them were underweight. In the case of 68% of the animals, body condition was identified as optimal, and in 15% and 7% as overweight and obese, respectively. The population of african side-neck turtles seems to be in quite good body condition. However, a high percentage of overweight and obese animals suggests the need for continuous monitoring of pet turtles for body condition.
Teaching healthy behaviour knowledge in primary school physical education
Authors: Hodges Michael , Hodges Kulinna Pamela , Lee Chong 
Published: June 2014

Summary
Study aim: To determine the effectiveness of a newly designed series of fitness segments that can be used to provide healthy behaviour knowledge (HBK) for 5th grade Physical Education classes.
Material and methods: 641 pupils from six intervention (n = 401) and five control (n = 240) schools were used. The intervention schools received a five-week intervention of 12-minute fitness segments for each class period. A cognitive test that has been shown to produce valid and reliable scores (28-questions) was used to assess pupils’ HBK at pre – and post – examination. Pedometers were also used to examine physical activity levels differences. Hierarchical Linear Modeling using a two-level multilevel model was used to investigate mean changes in HBK between intervention and control groups.
Results: Pupils in the intervention classes had 0.8-unit greater mean improvements in HBK than did control pupils (p < 0.05). Girls also had greater mean changes in HBK than did boys (p < 0.05). There was no statistical difference between intervention and control groups in physical activity levels.
Conclusion: This type of fitness segment can be one strategy used by teachers to aid the instruction of HBK without decreasing physical activity participation in classes.
Intercultural Communication and Management Factors and Their Impact to the Process of Global Software Development for Virtual and Non-Virtual Teams
Authors: Isern Germinal 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
This position paper presents the factors involved in the successful software development and what is the impact of some methodologies like Agile in this process. Global software development projects may be a total success or an anticipated disaster for simple reasons that usually have nothing to do with the technology involved, with the time differences, or the product being built, but because of subtle intercultural factors. How do the language, the race, the gender, the religion, and the location affects the software development process from analysis and design to implementation, testing and maintenance? Do all these factors impact in the same way if we are working with a local team, and offshore development team or even a global virtual team? Is any specific software development methodology better suited for your particular case? How could you decide what’s the better approach? What will be the results and what our goals? The issues at stake are not superficial matters of the ways how people dress, or how clear do they speak in our local language, or what they like to eat, or their small daily behaviors, but are based in the fundamental differences in the systems of values that govern our lives. So institutions, corporations and global companies have to raise the level of awareness of their employees worldwide on the cultural differences, through various programs for intercultural or diversity training. But this poor model of cultural awareness is not enough to overcome some of the obstacles that intercultural differences bring to the table. So this paper will list and describe this important intercultural factors that directly impact in the software development process and how certain software development methodologies could be used in order to have a more systematic look or set of guidelines that would allow the team managers to evaluate and to decide how theuse of each one of these software development methodologies for local teams, non local teams and virtual teams will affect positively or negatively the outcomes of software development practices.
Advancing Leadership Pipeline Through the Development of High-Potential Employees
Authors: Winiarska-Januszewicz Alicja Anna , Winiarski Jacek 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
Per latest research of Corporate Executive Board - Corporate Leadership Council organization (CLC) in HiPo Program Operations and Outcomes Survey, highpotential employees are defined as twice as valuable to an organization and three times more likely to succeed as future leaders. However, the number of high potentials has declined 48% over last 5-10 years. Talent management (TM) represents organization’s effort to attract, develop and retain skilled and valuable employees. Its goal is to make sure that organization has all capabilities and commitment needed for current and future organization success. An organization’s talent pool, specifically management talent, is often referred to as leadership pipeline. Leadership pipeline is managed with a help of various systems, processes and organization structure. The pipeline changes as the organization needs change and is influenced by many inside and outside influencers. The goal overall is to make sure that organization can identify who “is ready now” and who is “on track” for larger leaderships roles. Managing this identification and making sure talent pool is aligned with organization needs is in today’s economy the greatest challenge for talent management. Employees within the leadership pipe - mangers and leaders need to be managed with strategy that measures employees’ performance and ability along with aspiration and engagement. TM needs to ensure that the criteria used to identify pipeline members are consistently applied across the workforce and clearly communicated with them about their status and associated responsibilities, as they are the pool of future organizational leaders. Talent management strategy for high potentials often fails as organizations select the wrong criteria to identify leadership pipeline members. Confusing performance with potential, lack of due diligence, vague criteria and questionable accuracy are among many challenges that are present while building organization talent pool.
Applying the Communication Perspective for Global Compliance Training
Authors: Piecewicz Mary M. , Luo Gang 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
With the advancement of telecommunication technologies and strategic outsourcing, globalized business management has become a necessity to establish and maintain operations in lucrative emerging markets. With the world’s largest market, talent pool and labor force, China has emerged as an inevitable destination for many multinationals. However, China’s unique political system, socio-economical settings and cultural environment poses the great challenges to global businesses. One of the greatest hurdles faced by multinationals is effectively transporting Western business conduct and ethics. Embedding Western ethical compliance into operations based on China’s powerful and highly influential cultural practice - Guanxi Networking - is proving to be the ultimate challenge. To address this intercultural disconnect, this research paper applies the principles of the communication perspective, derived from the theories and practice of the Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM). Our proposal suggests an ethics compliance training based on a framework of trust and collaboration - a new approach to tackle the dilemma between the Western ethics and the cultural norms driven by guanxi networking. This research based proposal explores the application of the communication perspective in a holistic method.
Social networking sites in a customer communication based on author’s own research
Authors: Kaczorowska-Spychalska Dominika 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
A role of social media in a communication process with a contemporary customer is systematically increasing, which is reflected in a size of marketing budgets allocated to this objective. Hence, people have always shared their opinions, remarks, and feelings, and social networking sites are perfect space for that purpose. Brands, which will understand the social media essence and lead a narration with their customers in a creative way, have an opportunity to last longer in their awareness. However, it is worth to consider what the customers expect and what they are inspired by which makes them active in social networking services.
Two New Species of Scaphyglottis (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae) from Colombia
Authors: Szlachetko Dariusz L. , Kolanowska Marta 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
. Two new species of Scaphyglottis Poepp. & Endl. from Colombia are described, illustrated and placed within a key for determination of Colombian Scaphyglottis species. The taxonomic affinities of each species are briefly discussed and information about their distribution and ecology is given.
L’univers culinaire roumain sous la plume de Radu Anton Roman et de ses traducteurs
Authors: Coiug Ana 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
The article proposes a comparative view over the treatment applied to Romanian cuisine terms in two translations of a book by Radu Anton Roman, journalist and writer fond of gastronomy. Marily le Nïr and Alistair Ian Blyth used sometimes similar, sometimes different means to render the names of dishes, ingredients, tools, measure units or Romanian traditions. Their work is successful, but the connotations of some words prove that absolute equivalence of terms remains illusory.
Éthique et esthétique de l’Autre en traduction : une réflexion à partir de récentes critiques contre la traductologie d’Antoine Berman
Authors: Lemieux René 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
From a debate started by Charles Le Blanc in his book Le Complexe d’Hermès against translation study theories, the author reviews three kinds of criticism - the theoretical scope of translation studies, the figure of the Other, and the role of Bildung - each time returning to the texts written by Antoine Berman in response to Le Blanc’s criticism. It is then unveiled that in this polemic one can find a work close in spirit to that of German Romantics and an invitation to continue reflection beyond the strict debate on translation to bring it to “what society is made of”.
Tradurre le licenziosità di linguaggio: una questione etica o di pudore?
Authors: Nănău Iulia 
Published: June 2014

Abstract
The purpose of this article is to draw attention to the fact that when it comes to the translation of contemporary Italian fiction into Romanian, obscene and indecent language is being censored. Terms like ethics of reading, ethics of translation or decency will be discussed in order to find an answer to the question posed by the legitimacy of censorship in the name of decency, differently understood, in this particular case, by the translator and the author or the readers. The inadequacy of not translating obscene language will be demonstrated using textual analysis techniques.
De Mons à Bergen De l’intraduisibilité des noms propres
Authors: Vaxelaire Jean-Louis 
Published: June 2014

Résumé
Cet article s’arrête sur la question de l’intraduisibilité des noms propres. Celle-ci naît de l’idée que, puisque le référent est unique, le nom propre qui lui est associé devrait lui aussi être unique et donc intraduisible. Le traducteur ne peut se contenter de ce lieu commun : les noms propres ne peuvent pas être séparés artificiellement du reste du texte et il n’existe pas un traitement simple de la catégorie, certains devant être modifiés, d’autres conservés dans leur forme originale.
Epistémologie du nom propre en traduction
Authors: Ballard Michel 
Published: June 2014

Résumé
Cette étude repose sur les principes de la traductologie réaliste, c’est-à-dire l’observation des produits de l’activité de traduction comme voie d’accès aux éléments et aux paramètres qui la constituent. La spécificité des noms propres constitue l’obstacle naturel à leur traduction au sens classique du terme mais leur potentiel sémantique peut, de façon naturelle ou par insertion dans des contextes de création littéraire ou pragmatique, générer des modes de traduction qui vont du littéralisme à la recréation, sans parler de ceux qui correspondent aux sollicitations de normes temporelles ou stylistiques. L’épistémologie du nom propre se construit en fin de compte dans le cadre d’une sémiotique qui intègre les fonctions du signe dans son contexte social de production et celles qu’on lui fait assumer dans les textes.
Sur la francisation d’un toponyme écossais : l’« Argail » de Charles Nodier
Authors: Vacelet Sébastien 
Published: June 2014

Résumé
Cette enquête met en vis-à-vis, d’une part, la conception que le linguiste et théoricien Charles Nodier (1780-1844) expose dans ses Notions élémentaires de linguistique (1834) au sujet de l’orthographe inaltérable des noms propres et, d’autre part, la pratique du conteur et du créateur qu’il est dans le même temps dans Trilby (1822). Il est ainsi envisagé de résoudre la question de la francisation du toponyme Argyle (en référence à la région des lacs d’Écosse), orthographié par Nodier, contre toute attente, Argail dans son conte. Cette forme Argail, au-delà d’un simple processus de translittération et des justifications en trompe-l’oeil dévoilées par Nodier lui-même dans la préface de son oeuvre, laisse en réalité découvrir de savantes manipulations relevant de quatre domaines : l’histoire de la langue, la phonétique, la graphie, l’étymologie enfin.
Escritores tradutores brasileiros e a tradução dos nomes próprios
Authors: De Sousa Germana , Puttini Sonia , Mariath Camilla , Bispo Aline , Nunes Jakeline 
Published: June 2014

Resumo
Trata-se de verificar como se dá a tradução de nomes próprios na prosa traduzida para o português do Brasil por grandes escritores brasileiros no âmbito da Editora e Livraria do Globo de Porto Alegre. As obras do corpus são constituídas por romances e contos pertencentes ao cânone da literatura em língua inglesa e da literatura francesa