Impact of Stratigraphic and Sedimentological Heterogeneity on Hydrocarbon Recovery in Carbonate Reservoirs

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Simulation of a Channel with Another Channel

In this paper, we study the problem of simulating a DMC channel from another DMC channel under an average-case and an exact model. We present several achievability and infeasibility results, with tight characterizations in special cases. In particular for the exact model, we fully characterize when a BSC channel can be simulated from a BEC channel when there is no shared randomness. We also provide infeasibility and achievability results for simulation of a binary channel from another binary channel in the case of no shared randomness. To do this, we use properties of R\'enyi capacity of a given order. We also introduce a notion of "channel diameter" which is shown to be additive and satisfy a data processing inequality.Comment: 31 pages, 10 figures, and some parts of this work were published at ITW 201

V-06.02: Laparoscopic radical cystoprostatic adenectomy

Introduction: We hereby present a new laparoscopic prostate-preserving cystectomy technique that aims at reducing sexual dysfunction and urinary incontinence in comparison with the conventional technique of laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectom

MP-02.14: Prevalence of disease in brothers of patients with varicocele: a comparison with healthy controls

Introduction: We performed a study to examine brothers of patients with varicocele to determine the familial risk for varicocele. Methods: Ninety-five patients with varicocele who presented with infertility, testicular pain, or cosmetic problems were enrolled in the study. Their healthy brothers were asked to refer and examined. A total of 131 men without varicocele aged 10 years or older were assessed along with their 56 brothers with varicocele. A group of 150 men referred for employment examinations were selected as control group and assessed for varicocele. Results: The mean ages of the patients, their brothers and the controls were 21.8 � 8.1 years, 20 � 8.9 years, and 19.2 � 5.6 years, respectively. Varicocele was seen in all, 60(45%), and 15(10%) of them, respectively. Varicocele grades 1, 2, and 3 were seen in 8(14.3%), 9(16.1%), and 49(87.5%) of the patients, in 20(15.3%), 24(18.3%), and 30(22.9%) of their brothers, and in 2(1.3%), 2(1.3%), 3 (2%) of the controls, respectively. Bilateral involvement was present in 10(17.9%), 14(10.6%), and 5(3.3%) of the patients in the three groups, respectively. The overall frequency of varicocele and the frequency of grades 2 and 3 varicocele were signifi- cantly higher in brothers of the patients than in the controls (P � .01; P � .05). Conclusions: The high frequency of varicocele among the brothers of our patients may be an indicative of a hereditary behavior of the disease, warranting more investigation in this regard

Assessing the Different Dimensions of the Portal Quality of Provinces of Public Libraries Based on the Delone and McLean Intelligence Success Model

Method: The purpose of this research is applied research and based on the method of data collection, there is a descriptive (non-experimental) survey. The main tool for collecting data is the check list. The reliability of the check list was 0.854 by Cronbach\u27s alpha, which indicates the reliability of the check list and the validity of the check list was confirmed through content validity and structural validity. The statistical population consists of 31 provincial portals affiliated with public libraries. RESULTS: The results of the research indicate that the quality of the system of the portal of public libraries has been lower than expected and the quality of the information portal of the public libraries institution has been higher than expected and also the quality of the public libraries portal services has been lower than expected. Conclusion: What is called the public libraries portal is a website and, of course, these news websites are very up-to-date and active in the field of news. And somehow they can be called news websites. Of course, according to the research findings of some provinces (such as East Azarbaijan province and Ardebil), they can be used as a template by providing scientific and educational materials and applying attractive design

Establishing self-help groups of women headed household in zone 17 of Tehran city, a step towards empowering women

زمینه و هدف: معضل بیکاری به عنوان یک مشکل اجتماعی اولویت دار در منطقه 17 شهرداری تهران است. از آنجا که وضعیت اشتغال زنان در ایران مانند بسیاری از کشورهای در حال توسعه، در وضعیت مطلوبی نیست، همواره زنان فرصت های شغلی کمتری دارند و غالباً در بخش غیـر رسمی با انـدک دستمزد مشغول بکارند این مداخله با هدف توانمندسازی زنان سرپرست خانوار و تشکیل گروههای خودیار به عنوان راهکار کوتاه مدت و عملی برای قشر آسیب پذیر زنان آن جامعه محلی انجام شد. روش بررسی: این مطالعه از نوع کیفی بوده و بر اساس پژوهش مشارکتی مبتنی بر جامعه انجام گرفت. جامعه مورد مطالعه در این پژوهش، 30 نفر از زنان سرپرست خانوار یا خود سرپرست ساکن در منطقه 17 شهرداری بودند که از طریق کمیته امداد، سازمان بهزیستی و سازمان تأمین اجتماعی شناسایی شدند. یافته ها: ضمن شناسایی زنان سرپرست خانوار و کلیه نهاد ها و سازمان های مرتبط به عنوان عوامل زمینه ساز جهت فراهم کردن فرصت ها برای زنان تحت مطالعه، ترغیب و جلب همکاری مستمر ذینفعان در فرآیند توانمندسازی حاصل گردید. نتیجه گیری: مشارکت دادن زنان سرپرست خانوار در تحلیل مسئله و یافتن راه حل مداخله ای برای رویارویی با این معضل اجتماعی منجر به توانمند شدن این زنان می گردد

Mobile Civilization, Tangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Cultural Tourism, Central Plateau of Iran

Mobile civilization is the oldest method of human living, which survival to the present is among the biggest attractions of this way of living. Nomadic tribes, over the centuries and for many years, attempted to preserve their traditions and customs in an incredibly attractive manner and this originality has become an attraction for the tourism industry. Strategic location and climatic conditions in Iran and especially its center of civilization namely the Central Plateau of Iran, underlies the various nomadic tribes and their flourishing culture. In this paper, with the aim of promoting tourism industry in Iran, we review the existing library documents and field research and investigate the cultural tourism attractions of the nomadic tribes of the central Plateau of Iran and introduce their tangible and intangible cultural assets

An Overview of Drone Energy Consumption Factors and Models

At present, there is a growing demand for drones with diverse capabilities that can be used in both civilian and military applications, and this topic is receiving increasing attention. When it comes to drone operations, the amount of energy they consume is a determining factor in their ability to achieve their full potential. According to this, it appears that it is necessary to identify the factors affecting the energy consumption of the unmanned air vehicle (UAV) during the mission process, as well as examine the general factors that influence the consumption of energy. This chapter aims to provide an overview of the current state of research in the area of UAV energy consumption and provide general categorizations of factors affecting UAV's energy consumption as well as an investigation of different energy models