bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fluid Characterization for Miscible EOR Projects and CO2 Sequestration
Authors: Jessen Kristian , Stenby Erling H. 
Published: October 2007

SummaryAccurate performance prediction of miscible enhanced-oil-recovery (EOR) projects or CO2 sequestration in depleted oil and gas reservoirs relies in part on the ability of an equation-of-state (EOS) model to adequately represent the properties of a wide range of mixtures of the resident fluid and the injected fluid(s). The mixtures that form when gas displaces oil in a porous medium will, in many cases, differ significantly from compositions created in swelling tests and other standard pressure/volume/temperature (PVT) experiments. Multicontact experiments (e.g., slimtube displacements) are often used to condition an EOS model before application in performance evaluation of miscible displacements. However, no clear understanding exists of the impact on the resultant accuracy of the selected characterization procedure when the fluid description is subsequently included in reservoir simulation.In this paper, we present a detailed analysis of the quality of two different characterization procedures over a broad range of reservoir fluids (13 samples) for which experimental swelling-test and slimtube-displacement data are available. We explore the impact of including swelling-test and slimtube experiments in the data reduction and demonstrate that for some gas/oil systems, swelling tests do not contribute to a more accurate prediction of multicontact miscibility. Finally, we report on the impact that use of EOS models based on different characterization procedures can have on recovery predictions from dynamic 1D displacement calculations.
Liver cystic echinococcosis in humans — a study of 30 cases
Authors: Ćulafić D. , Katić-Radivojević S. , Kerkez M. , Vukčević M. , Ranković V. , Stefanović D. 
Published: October 2007

Abstract
The aim of this study is to demonstrate the clinical manifestations and diagnostic approach to liver hydatid disease and suggest its treatment. The prospective study was carried out on 30 patients with liver hydatidosis. Hepatologic examinations were based on: medical history, physical examination, biochemical and serological tests, ultrasonography and computed tomography scanning. Twenty-five (83.3 %) patients underwent radical cyst resection, while in 5 (16.7 %) cases liver resection with left lobectomy was also performed. Hydatid cyst was histopathologically verified in all the patients. Our results showed that the patients with multiple cysts had impaired functional liver tests significantly more often than patients with unilocular cyst. In addition, ultrasonography and computed tomography scans are the valid imaging procedures in diagnosis. Radical, surgical resection of hepatic hydatid cysts is the goal of treatment.
Gastrointestinal helminths found in the three freshwater turtles (Erymnochelys madagascariensis, Pelomedusa subrufa and Pelusios castanoides) from Ankarafantsika National Park, Madagascar
Authors: Roca V. , García G. , Montesinos A. 
Published: October 2007

Abstract
We conducted a survey of the presence, prevalence and diversity of gastrointestinal helminths in faecal samples and stomach contents of three turtle species, — Erymnochelys madagascariensis (Chelonia: Podocnemididae), Pelomedusa subrufa and Pelusios castanoides (Chelonia: Pelomedusidae), — from several localities in Madagascar. Four nematode species were detected: Atractis chabaudi, Camallanus chelonius, Falcaustra pelusios, and Spiroxys sp. E. madagascariensis, with all four species, had the greatest helminth diversity. A. chabaudi was the community’s core species, whereas Spiroxys sp. was a satellite species. Only two species (A. chabaudi and Spiroxys sp.) were found in P. subrufa and only one, Spiroxys sp., in P. castanoides. These are the first helminthological data on E. madagascariensis, one of the most threatened freshwater turtles in the world.
Morphometrics of females, juveniles and a hermaphrodite of Longidorus distinctus Lamberti et al., 1983 (Nematoda: Longidoridae) from Slovakia
Authors: Lišková M. 
Published: October 2007

Abstract
A population of Longidorus distinctus Lamberti, Choleva & Agostinelli, 1983 was recovered from soil samples collected from the rhizosphere of plum trees at Král’ovský Chlmec in south-eastern Slovakia. The area is characterized by sandy soil derived from dune sand. The population comprised females, juveniles of four developmental stages and a bisexual specimen. No males were found. It is the first record of this species from Slovakia. Two females were sequenced and the sequence was deposited in Gen-Bank.
Parasites of carp bream, Abramis brama, from Lake Jamno, Poland
Authors: Dzika E. , Kuształa A. , Kuształa M. 
Published: October 2007

Abstract
A total of 40 carp bream, Abramis brama (L.) from Lake Jamno were examined for their parasites in May 2002. Lake Jamno is a brackish-water coastal lagoon, strongly eutrophied and polluted by communal and industrial sewage from the city of Koszalin. The survey yielded 15 parasite species, representing different systematic groups, including 7 monogeneans Dactylogyrus auriculatus, D. falcatus, D. wunderi, D. zandti, Gyrodactylus elegans, Gyrodactylus sp., Diplozoon paradoxum; 4 digeneans (at the stage of metacercaria) Diplostomum sp., Tylodelphys clavata, Ichthyocotylurus platycephalus, I. variegatus; 1 cestode Caryophyllaeus laticeps; 2 crustaceans Ergasilus sieboldi, Argulus foliaceus; and 1 hirudinean Caspiobdella fadejewi. Monogeneans constituted the most abundant parasite group, accounting for 61.5 % of all parasite individuals collected. They were followed by the cestodes (20.7 %), digenean flukes (16 %), crustaceans (0.7 %), and leeches (0.2 %).
First report of an entomopathogenic nematode from continental Portugal
Authors: Valadas V. , Boyle S. , Vieira P. , Kakouli-Duarte T. , Mota M. 
Published: October 2007

Abstract
In continental Portugal no information is available concerning the occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes. During a survey in several different habitats from the southern regions of the country, several isolates where identified as Steinernema feltiae. This represents the first report of an entomopathogenic nematode genus for continental Portugal.
On existence of tame Harrison map
Authors: Koprowski Przemysław 
Published: October 2007

Abstract
We present here two new criteria for existence of a tame Harrison map of two formally real algebraic function fields over a fixed real closed field of constants. The first criterion (c.f. Theorem 2.5) shows that a square class group isomorphism is a tame Harrison map if it induces an isomorphism of the coproduct rings of residue Witt rings. The other result (c.f. Proposition 3.5) associates a tame Harrison map to an integral quaternion-symbol equivalence.
Oscillation of nonlinear second order matrix differential equations
Authors: Parhi N. , Praharaj P. 
Published: October 2007

Abstract
In this paper, sufficient conditions are obtained for oscillation of all nontrivial, prepared, symmetric solutions of a class of nonlinear second order matrix differential equations of the form
$$(P(t)Y')' + Q(t)F(Y) = 0, t \geqslant 0,$$
and
$$Y'' + Q(t)F(Y) = 0, t \geqslant 0.$$
On some new type generalized difference sequence spaces
Authors: Esi Ayhan , Tripathy Binod , Sarma Bipul 
Published: October 2007

Abstract
In this paper we introduce a new type of difference operator Δmn for fixed m, n ∈ ℕ. We define the sequence spaces ℓ∞(Δmn), c(Δmn) and c
0(Δmn) and study some topological properties of these spaces. We obtain some inclusion relations involving these sequence spaces. These notions generalize many earlier existing notions on difference sequence spaces.
3D Microstructured Surfaces Obtained by Soft‐Lithography Using Fast‐Crosslinking Elastomeric Precursors and 2D Masters
Authors: del Campo A. , Álvarez I. , Filipe S. , Wilhelm M. 
Published: October 2007

AbstractA new method for the fabrication of microstructured polymer surfaces possessing features with different 3D geometries is reported. Controlled micromolding using masters with 2D topographies and fluid elastomeric precursors with various viscosities and crosslinking kinetics yielded homogeneously structured surfaces possessing microtubes and concave and convex hemispheres with defined dimensions. This fabrication strategy does not require sophisticated 3D structuring equipment and can be extended to other materials, dimensions and geometries.
Organic Light Emitting Field Effect Transistors: Advances and Perspectives
Authors: Cicoira F. , Santato C. 
Published: October 2007

AbstractLight emitting field effect transistors based on molecular and polymeric organic semiconductors are multifunctional devices that integrate light emission with the current modulating function of a transistor. The planar geometry of organic light emitting field effect transistors (OLEFETs) offers direct access to the light emission region, providing a unique experimental configuration to investigate fundamental optical and electronic properties in organic semiconductors. OLEFETs show great potential for technological applications such as active matrix full color electroluminescent displays. In this Feature Article we review advances in OLEFETs since their first demonstration in 2003 and we highlight exciting challenges associated with their future development.
Nanoparticles Prepared by Salt Vapor‐Solvent Vapor Cocondensation and Controlled Nucleation: Metal Sulfides (ZnS, CdS, CdSe, PbS), and Metal Halide (LiF). Size, Aggregates, Structures, Digestive Ripening, Superlattices, and Impregnations
Authors: Heroux D. , Ponce A. , Cingarapu S. , Klabunde K. J. 
Published: October 2007

AbstractA versatile method for the production of gram quantities of nanocrystals of metal sulfides and metal halides has been developed, based on vaporization of the bulk materials followed by controlled nucleation of the molecular vapor species in cold solvent matrices (cocondensate). This approach worked well with ZnS, CdS, CdSe, CdTe, SnS, PbS, and LiF as examples, and is applicable for a large number of semiconductors, ionic salts, as well as metals. Choice of solvent (polar or non‐polar), vaporization rate, and rate of warm‐up of the cocondensate (period of nucleation) allows some control of crystallite size, aggregate size, and surface area. Interestingly, polar solvents lead to smaller nanocrystals, but larger, less porous aggregates. Also, molar mass of the molecular species has an effect on crystallite size, with heavier molecules giving smaller crystals, apparently due to slower migration in the warming cocondensate. Studies of sintering temperature and crystal growth have shown the nanocrystals are quite thermally stable. Addition of ligands, such as thiols, followed by heating in solvent (digestive ripening) has allowed more monodisperse materials to be formed. Finally, this molecular vapor synthesis approach can be used for impregnating semiconductors (CdS, CdSe) of controlled crystal size on solid supports, such as TiO2 or SiO2.
Chemical modification of multiwalled carbon nanotube with the liquid phase method
Authors: Chiu Wei‐Ming , Chang You‐An 
Published: October 2007

AbstractIn this study, multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) were purified by using chemical method with different proportion of nitric acid and sulfuric acid liquid phase mixture. Carboxyl groups and other functional groups could be modified on the MWNTs surface. However, oxidation can damage the structure of carbon atoms on the surface of the carbon nanotube. Furthermore, the characteristic properties of MWNTs specimens were demonstrated by Raman spectrograph and Fourier transform infrared spectrum. The thermal properties and morphology of MWNTs were checked by Thermogravimetric analysis and Scanning electron microscope. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008
UV polymerization‐based surface modification technique for the production of bioactive packaging
Authors: Kothapalli A. , Morgan M. , Sadler G. 
Published: October 2007

AbstractThe term bio‐active packaging refers to a packaging material that has been modified by the attachment or immobilization of bioactive components on the food contact surface. This article describes a novel, economical, and feasible technique for embedding bioactive components in energy curable food contact resins. While the technique is versatile and potentially applicable to any antimicrobial or bioactive compound; the proof of concept discussed in this article has focused on enzyme immobilization. Glucose oxidase (GOx) and catalase were used as representative enzymes. These oxidoreductases are very sensitive to inactivation by extrinsic factors and therefore present a challenging model for immobilization. Embedding of activity occurred via UV polymerization of commercial polymer coatings. The efficiency of immobilization and the performance of bioactive packaging were tested in both food simulants and actual food products. In both cases immobilization resulted in food contact surfaces with high retained enzyme activity as demonstrated by oxygen removal. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008
Synthesis, characterization, and thermal properties of tris (3‐aminophenyl) phosphine oxide‐based nadimide resins
Authors: Darshan  , Sharma Pooja , Malhotra Priti , Narula A. K. 
Published: October 2007

AbstractThis article describes the synthesis, characterization, and thermal properties of nadimides obtained by reacting endo‐5‐norbornene‐2,3‐dicarboxylic acid anhydride (nadic anhydride) (NA), 4,4′‐oxodiphthalic anhydride (ODA), 1,4,5,8‐naphthalene tetra carboxylic dianhydride (NTDA) in glacial acetic acid/DMF. Structural characterization of the resins was done by elemental analysis, IR, 1H‐NMR, and 13C‐NMR. The DSC scan showed the endothermic transition in the temperature range of 120–270°C. Multistep decomposition was observed in the TG scan of uncured resins in nitrogen atmosphere. Isothermal curing of the resins was done at 250 and 300°C for 1 h in an air atmosphere. These cured resins were stable to (350 ± 30)°C and decomposed in a single step above this temperature. This may be due to the retro Diels Alder (RDA) reaction. The char yield of the resins increased significantly on curing. The char yield was highest for P‐2N resin and this could be due to the presence of rigid skeleton i.e. naphthalene. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008
Effect of microencapsulated curing agents on the curing behavior for diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A epoxy resin systems
Authors: Xu Hongxia , Fang Zhengping , Tong Lifang 
Published: October 2007

AbstractMicrocapsules containing a curing agent, 2‐phenyl imidazole (2PZ), for a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) epoxy resin were prepared by a solid‐in‐oil‐in‐water emulsion solvent evaporation technique with poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) as a polymeric wall. The mean particle size of the microcapsules and the concentration of 2PZ were about 10 μm and nearly 10 wt %, respectively. The onset cure temperature and peak temperature of the DGEBA/2PZ–PMMA microcapsule system appeared to increase by nearly 30 and 10°C, respectively, versus those of the DGEBA/2PZ system because of the increased reaction energy of curing. The former could take more than 3 months at room temperature, whereas the latter was cured after only a week. The values of the reaction order (a curing kinetic parameter) for DGEBA/2PZ and DGEBA/2PZ–PMMA microcapsules were quite close, and this showed that the curing reactions of the two samples proceeded conformably. The curing mechanism was investigated, and a two‐step initiation mechanism was considered: the first was assigned to adduct formation, whereas the second was due to alkoxide‐initiated polymerization. The glass‐transition temperature of DGEBA/2PZ was 165.2°C, nearly 20°C higher than the glass‐transition temperatures of DGEBA/2PZ–PMMA microcapsules and DGEBA/2PZ/PMMA microspheres, as determined by differential scanning calorimetry measurements. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008
Shakbazian Compact Groups: Mass‐to‐light ratios and mass distribution models: I. ShCG 362 and ShCG 166
Authors: Gimeno G. , Campos M. , Díaz R. , Calderón J. 
Published: October 2007

AbstractWe present results of photometric observations under excellent seeing conditions of Shakbazian Compact Groups. We obtained the seeing‐unconvolved surface brightness profiles of individual galaxies in the I band. We also determined the B – I color index for each galaxy, and investigated the presence of cores in the early type galaxies. We constructed models for the mass distribution of the individual galaxies. The mass‐to‐light (𝔐/L) ratios have normal values, and the conclusion that these groups have little dark matter is confirmed. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
Photospheric and chromospheric activity on EY Dra
Authors: Korhonen H. , Brogaard K. , Holhjem K. , Ramstedt S. , Rantala J. , Thöne C.C. , Vida K. 
Published: October 2007

AbstractMagnetic activity in the photosphere and chromosphere of the M dwarf EY Dra is studied and possible correlations between the two are investigated using photometric observations in the V and R bands and optical and near infrared spectroscopy. The longitudinal spot configuration in the photosphere is obtained from the V band photometry, and the chromospheric structures are investigated using variations in the Hα line profile and observations of the Paschen β line. The shape of the V band light‐curve indicates two active regions on the stellar surface, about 0.4 in phase apart. The spectroscopic observations show enhanced Hα emission observed close to the phases of the photometrically detected starspots. This could indicate chromospheric plages associated with the photospheric starspots. Some indications of prominence structures are also seen. The chromospheric pressure is limited to log mTR < –4 based on the non‐detection of emission in the Paschen β wavelength region. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
A near‐infrared/optical/X‐ray survey in the centre of σ Orionis
Authors: Caballero J.A. 
Published: October 2007

AbstractBecause of the intense brightness of the OB‐type multiple star system σ Ori, the low‐mass stellar and substellar populations close to the centre of the very young σ Orionis cluster is poorly know. I present an IJHKs survey in the cluster centre, able to detect from the massive early‐type stars down to cluster members below the deuterium burning mass limit. The near‐infrared and optical data have been complemented with X‐ray imaging. Ten objects have been found for the first time to display high‐energy emission. Previously known stars with clear spectroscopic youth indicators and/or X‐ray emission define a clear sequence in the I vs. I – Ks diagram. I have found six new candidate cluster members that follow this sequence. One of them, in the magnitude interval of the brown dwarfs in the cluster, displays X‐ray emission and a very red J – Ks colour, indicative of a disc. Other three low‐mass stars have excesses in the Ks band as well. The frequency of X‐ray emitters in the area is 80±20 %. The spatial density of stars is very high, of up to 1.6±0.1 arcmin–2. There is no indication of lower abundance of substellar objects in the cluster centre. Finally, I also report two cluster stars with X‐ray emission located at only 8000–11000 AU to σ Ori AB, two sources with peculiar colours and an object with X‐ray emission and near‐infrared magnitudes similar to those of previously‐known substellar objects in the cluster. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
Recent photometry of symbiotic stars
Authors: Skopal A. , Vaňko M. , Pribulla T. , Chochol D. , Semkov E. , Wolf M. , Jones A. 
Published: October 2007

AbstractWe present new photometric observations of 15 symbiotic stars covering their last orbital cycle(s) from 2003.9 to 2007.2. We obtained our data by both classical photoelectric and CCD photometry. Main results are: EG And brightened by ∼0.3 mag in U from 2003. A ∼0.5 mag deep primary minimum developed in the U light curve (LC) at the end of 2006. ZAnd continues its recent activity that began during the 2000 autumn. A new small outburst started in summer of 2004 with a peak U magnitude of ∼ 9.2. During the spring of 2006 the star entered a massive outburst. It reached its historical maximum at U ∼ 8.0 in 2006 July. AEAra erupted in 2006 February with Δmvis ∼ 1.2 mag. BF Cyg entered a new active stage in 2006 August. A brightness maximum (U ∼ 9.4) was measured during 2006 September. CH Cyg persists in a quiescent phase. During 2006 June–December a ∼ 2 mag decline in all colours was measured. CI Cyg started a new active phase during 2006 May–June. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
No effect of an UMTS mobile phone‐like electromagnetic field of 1.97 GHz on human attention and reaction time
Authors: Unterlechner Manuela , Sauter Cornelia , Schmid Gernot , Zeitlhofer Josef 
Published: October 2007

AbstractSeveral studies in the past reported influences of electromagnetic emissions of GSM phones on reaction time in humans. However, there are currently only a few studies available dealing with possible effects of the electromagnetic fields emitted by UMTS mobile phones. In our study, 40 healthy volunteers (20 female, 20 male), aged 26.0 years (range 21–30 years) underwent four different computer tests measuring reaction time and attention under three different UMTS mobile phone‐like exposure conditions (two exposure levels plus sham exposure). Exposure of the subjects was accomplished by small helical antennas operated close to the head and fed by a generic signal representing the emissions of a UMTS mobile phone under constant receiving conditions as well as under a condition of strongly varying transmit power. In the high exposure condition the resulting peak spatial average exposure of the test subjects in the cortex of the left temporal lobe of the brain was 0.63 W/kg (min. 0.25 W/kg, max. 1.49 W/kg) in terms of 1 g averaged SAR and 0.37 W/kg (min. 0.16 W/kg, max. 0.84 W/kg) in terms of 10 g averaged SAR, respectively. Low exposure condition was one‐tenth of high exposure and sham was at least 50 dB below low exposure. Statistical analysis of the obtained test parameters showed that exposure to the generic UMTS signal had no statistically significant immediate effect on attention or reaction. Therefore, this study does not provide any evidence that exposure of UMTS mobiles interferes with attention under short‐term exposure conditions. Bioelectromagnetics 29:145–153, 2008. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
New Regiocontrolled Synthesis of Functionalized Pyrroles from 2‐Azetidinone‐Tethered Allenols
Authors: Alcaide Benito , Almendros Pedro , Carrascosa Rocío , Redondo María C. 
Published: October 2007

AbstractA new one‐pot approach to synthesize densely substituted racemic and enantiopure pyrroles from β‐lactams has been developed. The approach relies on the regiocontrolled cyclization of β‐allenamine intermediates derived from the ring opening of 2‐azetidinone‐tethered allenols. In this approach four points of diversity are introduced, one of which is the position of the allene moiety on the β‐lactam ring.