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This hand guide in the Gulf Drilling Guides series offers practical techniques that are valuable to petrophysicists and engineers in their day-to-day jobs. Based on the authors many years of experience working in oil companies around the world, this guide is a comprehensive collection of techniques and rules of thumb that work.The primary functions of the drilling or petroleum engineer are to ensure that the right operational decisions are made during the course of drilling and testing a well, from data gathering, completion and testing, and thereafter to provide the necessary parameters to enable an accurate static and dynamic model of the reservoir to be constructed. This guide supplies these, and many other, answers to their everyday problems.

\"Subjective Well-Being and Social Media shows how, by exploiting the unprecedented amount of information provided by the social networking sites, it is possible to build new composite indicators of subjective well-being. These new social media indicators are complementary to official statistics and surveys, whose data are collected at very low temporary and geographical resolution. The book also explains in full details how to solve the problem of selection bias coming from social media data. Mixing textual analysis, machine learning and time series analysis, the book also shows how to extract both the structural and the temporary components of subjective well-being. Cross-country analysis confirms that well-being is a complex phenomenon that is governed by macroeconomic and health factors, ageing, temporary shocks and cultural and psychological aspects. As an example, the last part of the book focuses on the impact of the prolonged stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic on subjective well-being in both Japan and Italy. Through a data science approach, the results show that a consistent and persistent drop occurred throughout 2020 in the overall level of well-being in both countries. The methodology presented in this book: enables social scientists and policy makers to know what people think about the quality of their own life, minimizing the bias induced by the interaction between the researcher and the observed individuals; being language-free, it allows for comparing the well-being perceived in different linguistic and socio-cultural contexts, disentangling differences due to objective events and life conditions from dissimilarities related to social norms or language specificities; provides a solution to the problem of selection bias in social media data through a systematic approach based on time-space small area estimation models. The book comes also with replication R scripts and data. Stefano M. Iacus is full professor of Statistics at the University of Milan, on leave at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. Former R-core member (1999-2017) and R Foundation Member. Giuseppe Porro is full professor of Economic Policy at the University of Insubria. An earlier version of this project was awarded the Italian Institute of Statistics-Google prize for \"official statistics and big data\"\"-- Provided by publisher.

[LANGUAGE=”English”]ObjectiveRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory disorder predominantly affecting peripheral joints. Beyond its articular involvement, RA imposes substantial physical limitations and emotional challenges, adversely impacting patients’ quality of life and contributing to a significant socioeconomic burden. This study was conducted to investigate the associations among disease activity, pain intensity, psychological well-being, and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with RA.MethodsIn this retrospective cross-sectional study, 64 patients fulfilling the 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism classification criteria for RA were included. Disease activity was quantified using the disease activity score-28, and pain was assessed through the visual analog scale (VAS). Health-related quality of life was evaluated using the short form-12 (SF-12), which generates physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) scores. Participants were categorized based on disease activity levels, and the impact of both treatment modality and clinical response on quality of life was examined.ResultsThe average age of the study population was 56.1 years (standard deviation ±11.82). Most patients (71.9%) were receiving conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, while 18.8% were treated with biological agents. Patients with moderate to high disease activity exhibited significantly lower SF-12 PCS and MCS scores (p<0.001). VAS pain scores were substantially elevated in those with higher disease activity levels (p<0.001). Furthermore, a strong correlation was observed between psychological status, pain severity, and overall quality of life (p<0.001).ConclusionThese findings underscore the importance of addressing both pain and psychological well-being in RA management. Improving quality of life requires more than symptom control-it necessitates a comprehensive and multidisciplinary therapeutic approach tailored to the physical and emotional needs of patients.[LANGUAGE=”Turkish”]ÖzetAmaçRomatoid artrit (RA), genellikle periferik eklemleri etkileyen, enflamatuvar, kronik ve ilerleyici bir hastalıktır. Prevalansı dünya genelinde %0,25 ile %1 arasında değişmekte olup, kadınlar erkeklere göre 2-3 kat daha fazla etkilenmektedir. RA, önemli fiziksel ve duygusal engellerle ilişkilidir ve yaşam kalitesinde azalmaya yol açarak yüksek sosyoekonomik yük oluşturur. Erken tedavi edilmezse geri dönüşümsüz hasarlara neden olabilir. Bu çalışma, RA hastalarında hastalık aktivitesi, ağrı, psikolojik durum ve yaşam kalitesi arasındaki ilişkiyi değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır.YöntemBu kesitsel çalışma, 2010 Amerikan Romatoloji Koleji/Romatizmaya Karşı Avrupa Birliği tanı kriterlerine göre RA tanısı almış 64 hastayı içermektedir. Hastalık aktivitesi, hastalık aktivite skoru-28 ile, ağrı ise görsel analog ölçeği (GAÖ) ile ölçüldü. Yaşam kalitesi değerlendirilmesi için kısa form-12 (SF-12) ile hem fiziksel bileşen özeti (PCS) hem de zihinsel bileşen özeti (MCS) elde edildi. Hastalar hastalık aktivitelerine göre gruplandırarak tedavi ve hastalık yanıtlarının yaşam kalitesine etkileri analiz edildi.BulgularKatılımcıların ortalama yaşı 57,5 yıl (minimum: 22, maksimum: 82) olup, hastaların %76,6’sı kadındı ve %23,4’ü erkekti. Hastaların çoğu (%71,9) hastalığı modifiye eden ajanlar kullanırken, %18,8’i biyolojik tedavi alıyordu. Yaşam kalitesi, SF-12 ile değerlendirildiğinde, orta ve yüksek hastalık aktivitesine sahip hastalarda (p<0,001) fiziksel ve zihinsel sağlık skorları anlamlı derecede düşük bulundu. GAÖ ile ölçülen ağrı, hastalık aktivitesi yüksek olan hastalarda belirgin şekilde daha yüksekti (p<0,001). Psikolojik durum, ağrı ve genel yaşam kalitesi ile güçlü bir şekilde ilişkiliydi (p<0,001).SonuçÇalışmamız, RA hastalarının yaşam kalitesini iyileştirmede ağrı yönetimi ve psikolojik desteğin kritik bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Sonuçlar, hastalık aktivitesinin yalnızca fiziksel semptomların kontrol altına alınmasıyla iyileşemeyeceğini, bütüncül bir tedavi yaklaşımının gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır.

Objetivo: Analizar la efectividad del marketing en redes sociales para valorar su efectividad de humanizar una conexión efectiva en personas vulnerables que habitan en el cantón San Vicente. Estudiar anuncios emocionales existentes para verificar como han manejado los estados emocionales a nivel de la publicidad audiovisual.   Marco Teórico: El marketing emocional dentro de su contexto busca el nexo para vincular a clientes y consumidores a un nivel más profundo que va más allá de las características del producto o servicio como alega Cisneros et al, (2024, p.63). Esta estrategia se centra en despertar emociones, sentimientos y experiencias que resuenen con los valores y deseos del público, lo cual es fundamental para generar un vínculo genuino y memorable creando la fidelización. (Flores & Villegas, 2021)   Método: La metodología adoptada para esta investigación comprende el estudio cuantitativo a partir de los métodos, análisis-síntesis e inducción y deducción para recopilar la información necesaria de la indagación. Se aplicó en la presente investigación encuestas a los habitantes de la cabecera cantonal del cantón San Vicente con el objeto de medir la campaña de comunicación emocional emitida por ANT a nivel nacional. La población a investigar serán los habitantes de la cabecera cantonal del cantón San Vicente y el tamaño de la muestra será determinado a través del método probabilístico, para un nivel de confianza del 95,5%.   Resultados y Discusión: Los resultados obtenidos revelaron que la fiablidad del instrumento fue de 0.76 evaluada de buena. El análisis del modelo revela una fuerte correlación entre las variables independientes y la variable dependiente, con un R2R^2R2 de 0,817, indicando que el modelo explica el 81,7% de la variabilidad en los datos.   Implicaciones de la investigación: Los resultados muestran que los anuncios emocionales son efectivos para generar reflexión y conciencia al provocar malestar y tristeza, mientras que los anuncios racionales inducen bienestar y tranquilidad, siendo ideales para transmitir confianza.   Originalidad/Valor: Este estudio contribuye al aporte del del marketing emocional en redes sociales desde el contexto de humanización a partir de una conexión efectiva entre el publico objetivo.

Systematic Reviews in Health Research Explore the cutting-edge of systematic reviews in healthcare In this Third Edition of the classic Systematic Reviews textbook, now titled Systematic Reviews in Health Research , a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the rapidly evolving area of systematic.

El bienestar eudaimónico se basa en el desarrollo de las capacidades de la persona, desde la premisa de que la gente se siente feliz si experimenta propósitos de vida, desafíos y crecimiento. Se evaluó a 1,031 estudiantes de Secundaria de 12 a 17 años (49.37% varones, Medad = 14.91 años). Se desarrollaron dos estudios: 1) se realizó la traducción del cuestionario QEWB al español y se evaluó su consistencia interna, estructura factorial y validez convergente y 2) se efectuó el análisis factorial confirmatorio del cuestionario. El análisis factorial exploratorio del cuestionario QEWB difirió de la idea de un bienestar eudaimónico unidimensional y de la formada por tres y cuatro dimensiones, mostrando un modelo de seis factores, que presenta una varianza acumulada del 57.84%, coincidente con la idea inicialmente propuesta desde la teoría. Por su parte, el análisis factorial confirmatorio confirmó la adecuación del modelo, con un modelo sustentable compuesto por los seis factores identificados originalmente y 21 ítems. El QEWB es un instrumento fácil de comprender y rápido de cumplimentar, por lo que se considera útil para la evaluación del bienestar eudaimónico en adolescentes. Como conclusiones, afirmar que este cuestionario puede ser una herramienta de rápida aplicación, válida y fiable, para determinar el bienestar eudaimónico en los adolescentes.

La literatura sobre el análisis de la convivencia en los centros educativos establece que esta adquiere una especial relevancia para la mejora del aprendizaje, el bienestar o la inclusión, por lo que conocer las valoraciones del profesorado y alumnado en este ámbito permitirá diseñar programas de intervención ajustados a sus necesidades. En base a ello, el objetivo de la investigación ha sido diagnosticar las necesidades en la prevención de conflictos en un centro de educación secundaria, a partir del análisis de las percepciones que sobre la violencia escolar tienen el orientador, la profesora técnica de servicios a la comunidad y el alumnado. Se han realizado entrevistas en profundidad a dos informantes clave, se han analizado los informes de conductas contrarias a las normas de convivencia del centro, y se ha administrado el Cuestionario de Violencia Escolar CUVE3-ESO al alumnado de tercer curso de educación secundaria obligatoria. El análisis de los datos se ha realizado desde el enfoque de los métodos mixtos de ejecución concurrente, que permite integrar y combinar los análisis cuantitativo y cualitativo de forma simultánea. Los resultados muestran una alta percepción sobre la presencia de conductas disruptivas en el aula, violencia verbal entre el alumnado y violencia del profesorado hacia los estudiantes y se han detectado diferencias significativas en la comparación de las puntuaciones en estas variables en función del sexo y grupo-clase, relacionadas con el tipo de conflictos, las medidas aplicadas y los estilos de liderazgo docente. Por lo que se concluye que es preciso promover el desarrollo de competencias sociales y cívicas para mejorar el desarrollo de la inteligencia emocional y las habilidades sociales para la resolución de conflictos.

A practical introduction to epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methodology for the whole health care community This comprehensive text, which has been extensively revised with new material and additional topics, utilizes a practical slant to introduce health professionals and students to epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methodology. It draws examples from a wide range of topics, covering all of the main contemporary health research methods, including survival analysis, Cox regression, and systematic reviews and meta-analysis—the explanation of which go beyond introductory concepts. This second edition of Quantitative Methods for Health Research: A Practical Interactive Guide to Epidemiology and Statistics also helps develop critical skills that will prepare students to move on to more advanced and specialized methods. A clear distinction is made between knowledge and concepts that all students should ensure they understand, and those that can be pursued further by those who wish to do so. Self-assessment exercises throughout the text help students explore and reflect on their understanding. A program of practical exercises in SPSS (using a prepared data set) helps to consolidate the theory and develop skills and confidence in data handling, analysis, and interpretation. Highlights of the book include: * Combining epidemiology and bio-statistics to demonstrate the relevance and strength of statistical methods * Emphasis on the interpretation of statistics using examples from a variety of public health and health care situations to stress relevance and application * Use of concepts related to examples of published research to show the application of methods and balance between ideals and the realities of research in practice * Integration of practical data analysis exercises to develop skills and confidence * Supplementation by a student companion website which provides guidance on data handling in SPSS and study data sets as referred to in the text Quantitative Methods for Health Research, Second Edition is a practical learning resource for students, practitioners and researchers in public health, health care and related disciplines, providing both a course book and a useful introductory reference.