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Integration Is About People
Authors: Lameda Rufina , van den Berg Frans 
Published: April 2009

Abstract
Shell E&P operates a Smart Fields implementation program that integrates roles, activities and technology around key oil production business processes. One of the biggest challenges has been to follow up implementation of technology and processes with sustained change of people behaviour. The program has found a practical change management approach that achieves sustained integration that "sticks" beyond the lifetime of a specific implementation project.
Successful integrated teams are typically built on good leadership, clear goals, clear accountability, a sense of shared responsibility, and a no-blame culture. Most oil companies have such teams for individual projects. However, they struggle to achieve sustained team integration in routine operations. The project successes indicate that processes and technology are not the primary cause for this struggle.
Experience with integration programs around people, process, and technology suggest that two critical success factors are often overlooked. Firstly, oil companies need to develop measurable integration-oriented objectives. A typical example is integrated production system optimisation vs. optimising individual wells. Team members must be rewarded for realizing system opportunities even if those diminish the opportunities for their own areas of responsibility. Secondly, change programs must be followed up by regular intervention of leaders to ensure that the desired behaviour is sustained. Often this simply comes down to leaders asking questions that reinforce expected behaviour.
This paper discuss experience from projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, sharing examples of measurable integration-oriented objectives as implemented in these projects: ➧Definition of objectives➧Implementation approach➧Mechanism for sustainability➧Learnings
We also present intervention cases that leaders should follow to show that they care about how results are being obtained, in the Smart Fields integrated way of working.
Strategies for Training Digital Petroleum Engineers
Authors: Ershaghi Iraj , Paul Donald , Mahdavi Mehrzad 
Published: April 2009

Abstract
Meeting current and future worldwide demand for oil and gas requires continuous improvement in the productivity of reservoirs and oil and gas operations. Upstream oil and gas operations are now focusing on the increased use of real-time information technology to the norm seen in many industries, including downstream manufacturing operations. Crossbreeding of oilfield science and culture and information technology is helping to implement advanced system engineering and optimization processes to total asset awareness for maximizing the performance of people and processes. This has opened up opportunities and requirements for the preparation of a new generation of petroleum engineers. There is a growing level of interest and curiosity from practicing petroleum engineers to understand and to potentially join the evolving professional track of digital petroleum engineers.
This paper brings points of view from the academia, industry and service companies to describe the opportunities, the Industry strategies, and approaches concerning the human element of applying digital technology. Strategies are discussed for training engineering graduates on the concepts and practices that are making this professional track perhaps the most evolutionary change in manpower training since the inception of the petroleum industry.
Spirituality during Alcoholism Treatment and Continuous Abstinence for One Year
Authors: Piderman Katherine M. , Schneekloth Terry D. , Pankratz V. Shane , Stevens Susanna R. , Altchuler Steven I. 
Published: April 2009

Objective: The primary aim of this prospective study was to examine the role of several aspects of spirituality in maintaining abstinence from alcohol for one year in persons treated for alcohol dependence. The roles of alcohol abstinence self-efficacy and Alcoholics Anonymous affiliation were also examined. Method: Seventy-four adults with alcohol dependence who had completed a three-week outpatient addiction program participated in this study. Instruments used included the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, Duke Religion Index, Brief Religious Coping Scale, Alcohol Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale, and Alcoholics Anonymous Affiliation Scale. Abstinence data was collected from participants and collaterals three, six, and twelve months after treatment discharge. Demographics, discharge measures, and the change in scores from admission to discharge were compared between those with and without 12-month alcohol abstinence using logistic regression or Fisher's exact tests. Results: Twenty-eight participants were categorized as continuously abstinent for one year. The strongest associations between 12 month abstinence and the variables of interest were discharge scores of abstinence self-efficacy and existential well-being, and increases during treatment in scores of private spiritual practices. Increased age demonstrated a significant association with positive outcome. Conclusion: The associations of private spiritual practices, existential well-being, and abstinence self-efficacy with one year of continuous abstinence following treatment discharge suggest the importance of addressing issues related to these variables during alcoholism treatment. More research is needed to understand the role of these variables in promoting and maintaining abstinence and to determine whether or not a related intervention would improve abstinence rates.
Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Adolescents after Two Murders in a School: A Controlled Follow-up Study
Authors: Karabekiroglu Koray , Akbas Seher , Tasdemir Gokce Nur , Karakurt Melih Nuri 
Published: April 2009

Objectives: Two students were murdered by gunshot by another student. Among the classmates and the students in another school, we aimed to investigate the factors on the fifth day of trauma to be predictive of higher post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) scores five months later. Methods: The adolescents attending the school (School A: acute phase n:41; second phase n:57; follow-up group n:35) where the event had occurred, and the adolescents attending a school (School B: acute phase n:98; second phase n:57) of similar statue were included. They had completed “Trauma Questionnaire” (TQ), “Childhood Post Traumatic Stress Disorder-Reaction Index” (CPTSD-RI), “Beck Depression Inventory” (BDI), and “State-Trait Anxiety Inventory” (STAI) both 5 days and 5 months after the event. Results: Both 5 days and 5 months after the trauma, students in school A, and the girls in both schools had significantly higher CPTSD-RI scores. Nine students (25.7%) in the follow-up group were found to have CPTSD-RI scores higher than 39, indicating severe PTSD symptoms. The CPTSD-RI scores of this group 5 months after the trauma were significantly correlated with the several scores of the acute term (CPTSD-RI [ r: .76, p < .001]; BDI [ r: .56, p: .001]; STAI-state [ r:. 49, p: .004]). Conclusion: Results reveal that a murder of a peer triggers post-traumatic stress symptoms in a vast majority of the 16-year-old adolescents even without directly witnessing the event. The severity of PTSS significantly increases as the adolescent is in closer relationship with the victim. The concomitant depression and/or anxiety with acute stress symptoms 5 days after the trauma, female gender, and worse school performance were found to be significantly related to the development of more severe PTSS 5 months later.
A Descriptive Study of a Unique Multi-Ethnic Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service in Honolulu, Hawaii
Authors: Muramatsu Russ S. , Goebert Deborah , Sweeny Henry W. , Takeshita Junji 
Published: April 2009

Objective: To provide a descriptive characterization of the CL Psychiatry service at a major medical center in Honolulu, Hawaii. We hypothesized differing demographic trends than seen nationally and internationally, an increasing prevalence of elderly and substance abusing patients, and increasing consultation requests related to these issues. Methods: Retrospective data was gathered from 180 randomly selected patient records, identified as having a request for inpatient psychiatric consultation on the medical-surgical floors during identical 3-month periods in 2000 and 2005. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Chi-square and ANOVA were used to compare differences across time. Results: There were no significant differences by age, reason for referral, or diagnoses between the 2 years. Patients age 65 years and older accounted for only 16.6% of the consults. Caucasians accounted for 45.6% of consultations despite low prevalence rates in the population. Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (15%), Japanese (12.5%), Filipino (5.6%), and other Asians (10.6%) accounted for the majority of remaining patients. Depression/anxiety (27.4%), alcohol/drugs (21.8%), and agitation/ psychosis (20.5%) were the most frequent reasons for consultation. Substance use (32.5%), mood (16%), and cognitive (14.1%) disorders were the top diagnoses. Conclusions: As expected, the patient demographic data reflects a unique patient population served by the QMC CL service. Much of the consultation process, diagnoses, and treatment, however, are in line with our Mainland counterparts. There were no major differences in trends over time.
Relationship between Attachment Style, Parental Bonding and Alexithymia in Adults with Somatoform Disorders
Authors: Gil Francisco Pedrosa , Scheidt Carl Eduard , Hoeger Diether , Nickel Marius 
Published: April 2009

Background: This study examines the relationship between parental bonding, adult attachment, and alexithymia in patients with Somatoform Disorders (SFD). There are few empirical studies to support the clinical hypothesis that alexithymia may be due to disturbances in the early parent-child relationship. Sampling and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, data from 76 patients with SFD were obtained, consisting of questionnaire measures of alexithymia (TAS scale), attachment style (BFKE), and also the German version of the MOPS (Measure of Parental Style), the FDEB scale for measuring perceived parental attitude. Results: A higher than average prevalence of insecure attachment (n = 67, 88.2%) was found in our sample with SFD and a T-value of 54.3 (9.5) in the TAS total score, 22% reaching clinically significant alexithymia. Regression analyses demonstrated the relationship between the “ambivalent clinging” and “ambivalent withdrawing” attachment style and more marked alexithymia features. Furthermore, alexithymia was positively predicted by “indifference” in the relationship to the father, BDI, and Global severity index (SCL-90-R). Conclusion: The results of this study support the hypothesis that alexithymia is associated with perceived parental bonding and attachment style.
The Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms among Arab Women in a Primary Health Care Setting
Authors: Hamdan Aisha , Hawamdeh Sana , Hussein Amal 
Published: April 2009

Background: Depression is one of most common mental illnesses in the world, with a high prevalence in primary health care settings. Some research has been conducted in the Arab region, but this research has been limited. This study investigated the prevalence of depression in a primary health care setting in the United Arab Emirates as well as possible socio-demographic and stressful life event correlates of depression. Methods: Arabic versions of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), a Stressful Life Events Inventory, and socio-demographic form were used for the study. Data were collected from 224 Arab women, aged 18 and above, in the primary health care centers of Sharjah, using a convenience sampling method. Results: Approximately 33% of women were found to be either moderately (14.7%) or severely (18%) depressed. The following socio-demographic variables were found to be correlated with scores on the BDI ( p < .05): marital status (being single, widowed or divorced), working status (working full- or part-time), and family income (lower family income). The number of stressful life events that a woman had experienced in the past year was also correlated with depression. Conclusions: Depressive symptoms are common in women attending primary health care centers in the Emirate of Sharjah. Stressful life events, in particular, are related to the level of depressive symptoms experienced by these women. It will be important to consider the social, psychological, and economic variables that impact emotional health in the region. This research is considered to be an initial step in developing prevention and intervention programs to address the mental health needs of Arab women.
The Relationship between Childhood Trauma and Medically Self-Sabotaging Behaviors among Psychiatric Inpatients
Authors: Sansone Randy A. , Wiederman Michael W. , McLean Jamie S. 
Published: April 2009

Objective: This study was designed to explore the relationship between five forms of childhood trauma and medically self-sabotaging behaviors (i.e., the intentional induction, exaggeration, and/or exacerbation of medical symptoms). Method: Using a cross-sectional sample of convenience, 120 psychiatric inpatients were surveyed about childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuses, the witnessing of violence, and physical neglect, as well as 19 medically self-sabotaging behaviors (i.e., intentional behaviors that represent attempts to sabotage medical care). Results: As expected, in this sample there were high prevalence rates of trauma (62.5% emotional abuse, 58.3% witnessing of violence, 46.7% physical abuse, 37.5% sexual abuse, 28.3% physical neglect). Simple correlations demonstrated statistically significant relationships between sexual abuse and physical neglect and medically self-sabotaging behaviors. Using multiple regression analysis, only physical neglect remained a unique predictor of medically self-sabotaging behaviors. Conclusions: These findings indicate that among psychiatric inpatients there appears to be a relationship between physical neglect in childhood and the generation of medically self-sabotaging behaviors in adulthood. Perhaps physical neglect in childhood contributes to the generation of somatic behaviors in adulthood for the purpose of eliciting caring responses from others.
Buddhist Values are Associated with Better Diabetes Control in Thai Patients
Authors: Sowattanangoon Napaporn , Kochabhakdi Naipinich , Petrie Keith J. 
Published: April 2009

Objectives: To examine the associations of Buddhist values with medication and dietary self-care, healthcare use, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level among Thai patients with a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Method: A total of 173 patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus were surveyed at two public hospitals in Bangkok. While waiting for doctors' appointments, the patients completed a questionnaire measuring Buddhist values and dietary and medication self-care activities. Doctor visits and HbA1c were taken from patient medical records. Results: Higher scores for Buddhist values were significantly correlated with better medication self-care ( r = .25, p = .001), better dietary self-care ( r =.21, p = .007), and more doctor visits in the previous 12 months ( r = .34, p = .0001). In a hierarchical regression analysis, stronger Buddhist values were significantly associated with a lower HbA1c, even after controlling for socio-demographic and dietary self-care ( R2 change = .03, F(1, 161) = 6.00, p = .015). Conclusions: Buddhist values may promote diabetes self-care among Thai patients. Further research is needed to evaluate the relationship of Buddhist values to diabetes-specific health behaviors and neuroendocrine outcomes.
The optimization of low-magnesium zinc concentrate production process
Authors: Jarosiński Andrzej , Fela Katarzyna 
Published: April 2009

The optimization of low-magnesium zinc concentrate production process
In this paper the result of the study on chemical leaching of zinc concentrate with H2SO4 solution was presented. The object of this work was to assess the effect of some parameters such as acid concentration, the leaching agent amount /stoichiometry amount or excess of acid were applied/, reaction time and temperature on the process. The investigation was performed as a active experiment according to Hartley's plan. The process optimisation procedure was based on the fuzzy logic system. Mainly, the parameters such as magnesium leaching efficiency and zinc losses were taken into account. It was stated that the highest magnesium leaching efficiency of 77.8% with low Zn-losses was reached when H2SO4 solution concentration was 2.5% for 20%-excess of acid, at temperature 25°C and process time of 1 hour.
Bio-chemical methods in wasteprocessing
Authors: Kušnierová Maria , Šepelák Vladimír , Šestinová Ol'ga 
Published: April 2009

Bio-chemical methods in wasteprocessing
The mineral biotechnologies, the domain of which is primary raw material processing, are increasingly diversifying into some metallurgical areas. The presented results of the research carried out with metallurgical wastes from aluminium production, lead waste remaking and desulphurization zinc-ferrite-based sorbents regeneration prove the possibility of the use of bio-chemical methods. The results obtained and the proposed technologies applying bio-chemical processes enable a complex processing and use of waste sludge from aluminium production and the use of wastes from matte-based copper production for the production of hematite pigments. The use of microorganisms in the desulphurization sorbent regeneration processes allows to increase sorbent's efficiency and its repeated recycling.
Evaluation of the biomedical properties of hydroxyapatite obtained from bone waste
Authors: Sobczak Agnieszka , Kida Anna , Kowalski Zygmunt , Wzorek Zbigniew 
Published: April 2009

Evaluation of the biomedical properties of hydroxyapatite obtained from bone waste
The method of obtaining hydroxyapatite by thermal treatment of deproteinised and defatted bone pulp called bone sludge was presented. The products of the calcining process were characterized with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The calcium content was determined with titration, whereas the contents of total phosphorus - with a spectrophotomertric method. X-ray investigations confirmed that hydroxyapatite was the main component of the calcining products in the calcining process. The FT-IR spectra confirmed that all organic substances were removed during the calcining process. On the basis of the research into physiological liquids the propensity to resorption of hydroxyapatite bioceramic was evaluated.
In vitro tests of dense hydroxyapatite materials
Authors: Sobczak Agnieszka , Kida Anna , Kowalski Zygmunt , Wzorek Zbigniew 
Published: April 2009

In vitro tests of dense hydroxyapatite materials
The paper presents the results of the calcining process of deproteinised and defatted bone pulp called bone sludge. The calcining process was performed in two stages. The first step of the calcining process was realized at the temperature of 600°C in a rotary kiln. In the second stage the obtained bone ashes were calcined at five different temperatures from 650°C to 950°C for 2 hours in a chamber kiln and in air atmosphere. The products of the calcining process were characterized by the XRD method. Calcium content was determined by titration whereas the contents of total phosphorus and acid-soluble phosphorus - by the spectrophotometric method. The X-ray analysis confirmed that hydroxyapatite is the main component of the calcining products. Calcium and phosphorus contents were kept at the level of 40% and 17.5%, respectively, which corresponded to the Ca/P ratio of not stechiometric hydroxyapatite. In vitro studies, in the simulated body fluid, Ringer liquid and distilled water were realised. The measurements of pH value of SBF and Ringer fluid were realized. Additionally electrical conductivity as well as pH for distilled water where conducted. The goal of these tests was to evaluate chemical durability of dense hydroxyapatite materials.
Synthesis of glue used for the purpose of sticking plastics on the base of Cyklopol process waste fraction
Authors: Vogt Otmar , Vogt Elżbieta , Charyasz Witold 
Published: April 2009

Synthesis of glue used for the purpose of sticking plastics on the base of Cyklopol process waste fraction
The utilization of monohydric alcohols waste fraction from the Cyklopol process was studied. On the basis of this fraction the solvent, which mainly contains acetic acid esters, was synthesized. Tests of the application of the obtained solvent as a base of glue for plastics were carried out and it was found out that it could be used to stick PMMA together. In the case of PS, PET, PC or PVC slightly weaker sticking properties of this solvent also occurred. The glue joint characteristics in the case of PMMA were similar to those obtained for the glue joints that were made with the use of the commercially available glue used for this plastic. The additional advantage of our glue is its nice fruity smell.
The obtained results enable us to establish the possibility of waste alcohol fraction management as a raw material for the production of glue for plastic. The esterification method proposed in the work can be a good way of management of waste alcohol fractions naturally occurring during cyclohexanone production.
Water purification using a novel reactor with the photoactive refill
Authors: Grzechulska-Damszel Joanna , Morawski Antoni 
Published: April 2009

Water purification using a novel reactor with the photoactive refill
The aim of the presented work was the removal of organic dye, Acid Red 18, from water using a novel reactor with the photoactive refill. Titanium dioxide was immobilized on the base material as a thin layer from the alcoholic suspension followed by thermal stabilization. The prepared coating exhibits high stability in repeated cycles of water treatment. The complete removal of colour was achieved in a relatively short time of 14 hours. The proposed reactor with the photoactive refill solves the problem of the necessity of the replacement of the reactor or parts of the reactor when the photocatalysts activity decreases. In the case of activity drop of the photocatalyst, only the photoactivve refill can be easily replaced.
Synthesis and characteristics of titanium silicalite TS-1, Ti-Beta and Ti-MWW catalysts
Authors: Wróblewska Agnieszka , Fajdek Anna , Milchert Eugeniusz 
Published: April 2009

Synthesis and characteristics of titanium silicalite TS-1, Ti-Beta and Ti-MWW catalysts
The synthesis methods of the following titanium-silicalite catalysts: TS-1, Ti-Beta and Ti-MWW were presented. The results of the analyses of the catalysts by XRD, SEM and IR, UV-vis methods were also shown. A brief description of the catalytic performances of these catalysts in the oxidation process of olefins, alkenes, alcohols and aromatic compounds was presented.
Champ juridique et sciences sociales en France et aux Etats-Unis
Authors: García Villegas Mauricio 
Published: April 2009

Cet article repose sur l’idée selon laquelle le rapport entre le droit et les sciences sociales change selon les pays et les traditions juridiques. Pour comprendre ces différences, il faut prendre en compte certaines prémisses liées au contexte social et culturel dans lequel ces différences se déploient. Deux de ces prémisses sont ici analysées. La première porte sur la manière dont les champs juridiques se sont restructurés à travers le XX e siècle. La seconde concerne le rapport entre la théorie du droit et l’État. Pour rendre plus explicite cette perspective d’analyse, le champ juridique français et le champ juridique américain sont ici analysés et comparés.