Optimization of Oil Production by Gas Lift Macaroni in “X” Field

The background of this research was that in X Field many gas wells have stopped flowing years ago and not economical production anymore. Therefore the company has decided to use gas lift which is proper to the sandy oil reservoir characteristic. The tubing of the well has no gas lift mandrel completion as the well was a gas producer. The objectives of this research was that to design gas lift macaroni (GLM) to optimize oil production rate. The design of this  research was  that  the  new  slim tubing 1.315  inch, called as macaroni tubing, was installed inside  the existing 3. 5inch  tubing. The gas lift valves are installed inside macaroni tubing. The data collection consists of reservoir data, surface data, and well diagram.The result of this research was that the gas lift macaroni installation can generate oil production rate of 425 STB/day of the three wells. Gas lift valves of well A is four valves, well B is five valves, and well C is three valves. The deviation of software and manual calculation of valves depth is less than 1%. The cost saving by installing gas lift macaroni instead of workover operation to change the existing tubing with new tubing equipped with gas lift valves is USD 5,620,955 of three wells

A Study of Theatre Teacher and School Administrator Perceptions of Traits, Characteristics, and Instructional Practices and Their Possible Role in Teacher Evaluation

This applied dissertation was designed to gather similarities and differences in the perceptions of theatre teachers and administrators regarding instructor traits, instructor characteristics, and instructional practices of effective theatre teacher. Current teacher evaluation systems focus on teacher effectiveness on student learning, and typically do not provide valuable feedback for teachers in highly specialized fields such as the arts, and specifically theatre arts. One-on-one interviews were conducted with eight theatre teachers and eight administrators from eight different schools across the state of South Carolina to gather qualitative data on the similarities and differences in perceptions of instructor traits, instructor characteristics, and instructional practices of effective theatre teachers. From these interviews a survey was developed and administered to South Carolina theatre teachers to collect quantitative data. Analysis of the qualitative and quantitative data revealed more commonalities than differences in theatre teacher and administrator perceptions. The data suggested there is a need for improvement in the evaluation process of theatre arts teachers. This data suggested alternative evaluation methods for theatre arts teachers and provided a holistic picture of what an effective theatre teacher looks like and does in their classrooms and rehearsals for productions

The Absence of Trauma-Informed Practices in the High School Production Process: A Qualitative Study

Theatre has the potential to impact students’ mental health, especially when creating and telling stories with traumatic themes. Theatre teachers are uniquely positioned to unintentionally inflict further harm on their students if they do not incorporate trauma-informed practices (TIP) in the work they do in class and in productions. As theatre educators typically do not have special certifications or credentials in mental health, knowing TIP is crucial to help prevent the retraumatization of students who have experienced trauma. This study discusses current practices in the high school production process in the United States and the absence of TIP in theatre teacher training programs and professional development

Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of Traits, Characteristics, and Instructional Practices of Effective Theater Teachers

This study was designed to gather similarities and differences in the perceptions of secondary theatre teachers and administrators regarding traits, characteristics, and instructional practices of effective theatre teachers. Current teacher evaluation systems focus on teacher effectiveness on student learning, and typically do not provide valuable feedback for teachers in highly specialized fields such as the arts, and specifically theatre arts. One-on-one interviews were conducted with eight theatre teachers and eight administrators from eight different schools in a southern state to gather qualitative data on the similarities and differences in perceptions of traits, characteristics, and instructional practices of effective theatre teachers. From these interviews a survey was developed and administered to theatre teachers in a southern state to collect quantitative data. Analysis of the qualitative and quantitative data was run to evaluate themes and statistical significance

Peoria Housing Authority(PHA) Weatherization Training Project

The DOE Weatherization Training Project's goal is to obtain a solid foundation of administrative and technical knowledge so the Peoria Housing Authority (PHA) can establish and implement a successful Weatherization Program by 2011. The DOE weatherization Training Project's two objectives are to (1) build PHA's capabilities by (2) developing its staff members capacities via the acquisition of weatherization skills and competencies. The impacts from this project include: (a) the improvement and expansion of PHA staff skills, (b) the overall enhancement of the quality of the PHA workforce, which will (c) foster employment, (d) the ability to properly weatherize PHA housing stock, tribal buildings, and tribal members houses, which will (e) result in reduced energy use, and (f) improved tribal and household economies

Surveillance for selected tobacco-use behaviors—United States, 1900-1994

Problem/Condition: Surveillance of tobacco use is an essential component of any tobacco-control program. The information gathered can be used to guide research initiatives, intervention programs, and policy decisions. Reporting Periods: This report covers the period 1900–1994 for per capita cigarette consumption; 1965–1991 for trends in cigarette smoking prevalence and cessation; 1974–1991 for trends in the number of cigarettes smoked daily by current smokers; 1987–1991 for recent patterns of tobacco use; 1970, 1987, and 1991 for trends in cigar/pipe smoking and snuff/chewing tobacco use; 1984–1992 for trends in state-specific prevalences of regular cigarette smoking; 1987–1992 for state-specific estimates of smokeless-tobacco use; and 1976–1993 for trends in cigarette smoking among U.S. high school seniors. Description of Systems: Estimates of cigarette consumption are reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which uses data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Tobacco Institute, and other sources. The National Health Interview Survey uses household interviews to provide nationally representative estimates (for the civilian, noninstitutionalized population) of cigarette smoking and other behaviors related to tobacco use. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System uses telephone surveys of civilian, noninstitutionalized adults (³18 years of age) to provide state-specific estimates of current cigarette smoking and use of smokeless tobacco. The University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research uses school-based, self-administered questionnaires to gather data on cigarette smoking from a representative sample of U.S. high school seniors. Results: During the period 1900–1963, per capita cigarette consumption increased; after 1964, consumption declined. During the years 1965–1991, current cigarette smoking prevalence among persons ages ³18 years declined overall and in every sociodemographic category examined. Decrease in current smoking prevalence was slow in some groups (e.g., among persons with fewer years of formal education). Both the prevalence of never smoking and the prevalence of cessation increased from 1965 through 1991. The prevalence of current cigarette smoking, any tobacco smoking, and any tobacco use was highest among American Indians/Alaska Natives and non-Hispanic blacks and lowest among Asians/Pacific Islanders. The prevalence of cigar smoking and pipe smoking has declined substantially since 1970. The prevalence of smokeless-tobacco use among white males ages 18–34 years was higher in 1987 and 1991 than in 1970; among persons ³45 years of age, the use of smokeless tobacco was more common among blacks than whites in 1970 and 1987. Cigarette smoking prevalence has decreased in most states. The prevalence of smokeless tobacco use was especially high among men in West Virginia, Montana, and several southern states. From 1984–1993, prevalence of cigarette smoking remained constant among U.S. high school seniors. However, prevalence increased slightly for male seniors and white seniors, decreased slightly for female high school seniors, and decreased sharply for black high school seniors. Interpretation: With the exceptions of increases in cigarette smoking among white and male high school seniors and in the use of smokeless tobacco among white males ages 18–34 years, reductions in tobacco use occurred in every subgroup examined. This decrease must continue if the national health objectives for the year 2000 are to be reached. Actions Taken: Surveillance of tobacco use is ongoing. Effective interventions that discourage initiation and encourage cessation are being disseminated throughout the United States

PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN PEMBUATAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS AUGMENTED REALITY UNTUK GURU SMK

Abstrak: Perkembangan teknologi digital yang semakin masif memberikan peluang bagi guru untuk pengoptimalan pembelajaran berbantuan TIK. Augmented Reality (AR) merupakan salah satu teknologi digital yang potensial untuk dikembangkan dan diterapkan dalam pendidikan. AR dapat dimanfaatkan guru untuk menjelaskan materi secara lebih detail dan tervisualisasi dengan baik. Implementasi AR dalam pendidikan pun didukung oleh penggunaan smartphone di kalangan siswa. Begitu potensialnya AR sebagai media pembelajaran digital di era milenial, ternyata tidak diimbangi dengan pengetahuan dan keterampilan guru dan mengembangkan media AR. Paper ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan kegiatan pelatihan peningkatan keterampilan pembuatan media pembelajaran berbasis AR untuk Guru SMK. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pelatihan dilakukan di SMKN 2 Probolinggo dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 30 guru yang terdiri dari guru SMKN 1-4 Probolinggo, SMKN 1 Bondowoso dan SMKN 5 Jember. Kegiatan pelatihan berupa seminar, workshop, pendampingan, penugasan, dan evaluasi. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi didapatkan peningkatan pengetahuan peserta yang signifikan dengan nilai gain score 0.564 dan masuk kategori tinggi. Abstract: The increasingly massive development of digital technology provides opportunities for teachers to optimize ICT-assisted learning. Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the potential digital technologies to be developed and applied in education. AR can be used by the teacher to explain the material in more detail and visualize it well. The implementation of AR in education is also supported by the use of smartphones among students. Once the potential of AR as a digital learning media in the millennial era, it was not balanced with the knowledge and skills of teachers and developing AR media. This paper aims to describe the training activities to improve the skills of making AR-based learning media for vocational teachers. The training activities were carried out at SMKN 2 Probolinggo with 30 participants consisting of 1-4 Probolinggo SMKN teachers, Bondowoso 1 SMKN and 5 Jember SMKN. Training activities include seminars, workshops, mentoring, assignments and evaluations. Based on the evaluation results obtained a significant increase in knowledge of participants with a gain score of 0.564 and included in the high category

Peoria Housing Authority(PHA) Weatherization Training Project

The DOE Weatherization Training Project's goal is to obtain a solid foundation of administrative and technical knowledge so the Peoria Housing Authority (PHA) can establish and implement a successful Weatherization Program by 2011. The DOE weatherization Training Project's two objectives are to (1) build PHA's capabilities by (2) developing its staff members capacities via the acquisition of weatherization skills and competencies. The impacts from this project include: (a) the improvement and expansion of PHA staff skills, (b) the overall enhancement of the quality of the PHA workforce, which will (c) foster employment, (d) the ability to properly weatherize PHA housing stock, tribal buildings, and tribal members houses, which will (e) result in reduced energy use, and (f) improved tribal and household economies