bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Anticancer Immunotherapy by MFAP5 Blockade Inhibits Fibrosis and Enhances Chemosensitivity in Ovarian and Pancreatic Cancer
Authors: Yeung Tsz-Lun , Leung Cecilia S. , Yip Kay-Pong , Sheng Jianting , Vien Long , Bover Laura C. , Birrer Michael J. , Wong Stephen T.C. , Mok Samuel C.
Published: July 2019

Purpose:

Recent studies demonstrate the role of the tumor microenvironment in tumor progression. However, strategies used to overcome the malignant phenotypes of cancer cells modulated by the microenvironment have not been thoroughly explored. In this study, we evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of a newly developed mAb targeting microfibril-associated protein 5 (MFAP5), which is secreted predominately by cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF), in ovarian and pancreatic cancer models.

Experimental Design: MAbs were developed using human MFAP5 recombinant protein as an antigen in mice, and antibodies from hybridoma clones were evaluated for their specificity to human and murine MFAP5. An Octet RED384 system was used to determine the kinetics of binding affinity and the specificity of the antibody clones, which were followed by epitope mapping and functional characterization by in vitro assays. The therapeutic efficacy of a lead anti-MFAP5 antibody clone 130A in tumor suppression was evaluated by ovarian tumor– and pancreatic tumor–bearing mouse models.

Results:

Three hybridoma clones, which produced antibodies with high affinity and specificity to MFAP5, were selected for functional studies. Antibody clone 130A, which recognizes a common epitope shared between human and murine MFAP5 protein, was further selected for in vivo studies. Results showed that clone 130A downregulated MFAP5-induced collagen production in CAFs, suppressed intratumoral microvessel leakiness, and enhanced paclitaxel bioavailability in both ovarian and pancreatic cancer mouse models.

Conclusions:

These data suggest that MFAP5 blockade using an immunologic approach inhibits fibrosis, induces tumor vessel normalization, and enhances chemosensitivity in ovarian and pancreatic cancer, and can be used as a novel therapeutic agent.
Lung Recruitment Maneuvers for ARDS Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Cui Yu , Cao Rong , Wang Yu , Li Gen
Published: July 2019

Background: Lung recruitment maneuvers (LRMs) may reduce mortality and improve oxygenation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, the existing literature provides controversial conclusions. Objectives: To determine whether LRMs have benefits on ARDS patients. Searching Methods: We searched relevant studies in PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, and the Cochrane Library up to May 2018. We considered for inclusion all prospective and randomized controlled trials which compared LRMs and non-LRM in adult patients with ARDS. We collected data about in-hospital mortality, 28-day mortality, the length of ICU and hospital stay, PaO2/FiO2, and FiO2. Main Results: Ten trials including 3,025 patients were analyzed. No significant difference was found in the hospital and 28-day mortality, as well as the length of ICU stay and oxygen requirement, even undergoing subgroup analysis. However, the results of this meta-analysis showed a significant benefit of LRMs for shortening the length of hospital stay (mean difference, MD = –1.75; 95% CI, –3.40 to –0.09; p = 0.04; p for heterogeneity = 0.3, I2 = 18%) and improving PaO2/FiO2 ratio on the third day (MD = 52.72; 95% CI, 18.77–86.67; p = 0.002), but with extremely high heterogeneity (p for heterogeneity <0.0001, I2 = 99%). Conclusion: LRMs do not produce significant reduction of mortality in patients with ARDS but may shorten the length of hospital stay and improve oxygenation on the third day. However, the results must be interpreted cautiously as most studies were on multiple intervention exposures.
Exploring Cognitive Frailty: Prevalence and Associations with Other Frailty Domains in Older People with Different Degrees of Cognitive Impairment
Authors: De Roeck Ellen E. , van der Vorst Anne , Engelborghs Sebastiaan , Zijlstra G.A. Rixt , Dierckx Eva ,   D-SCOPE Consortium
Published: July 2019

Background: Cognitive frailty has long been defined as the co-occurrence of mild cognitive deficits and physical frailty. However, recently, a new approach to cognitive frailty has been proposed: cognitive frailty as a distinct construct. Nonetheless, the relationship between this relatively new construct of cognitive frailty and other frailty domains is unclear. Objectives: The aims of this study were to explore the prevalence of cognitive frailty in groups with different degrees of cognitive impairment, as well as to explore the associations between frailty domains, and if this varies with level of objective cognitive impairment. Method: Cross-sectional, secondary data from 3 research projects among community-dwelling people aged ≥60 years, with different degrees of objective cognitive impairment, were used: (1) a randomly selected sample (n = 353); (2) a sample at an increased risk of frailty (n = 95); and (3) a sample of memory clinic patients who scored 0.5 on the Clinical Dementia Rating scale – according to the “original” definition of cognitive frailty (n = 47). Multidimensional frailty was assessed with the Comprehensive Frailty Assessment Instrument – Plus and general cognitive functioning with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Descriptive statistics and linear regression were used to determine the prevalence of cognitive frailty and to explore the relationship between cognitive frailty and the other types of frailty in each sample. Results: The prevalence of cognitive frailty increased along with the degree of objective cognitive impairment in the 3 samples (range 35.1–80.9%), while its co-occurrence with (one of) the other types of frailty was most frequent in the frail and community samples. Regarding its relationship with the other domains, cognitive frailty was positively associated with psychological frailty’s subdomain mood disorder symptoms in all 3 samples (p ≤ 0.01), while there was no significant association with environmental frailty and social loneliness. The associations between cognitive frailty and the other types of frailty differed between the samples. Conclusion: Psychological and cognitive frailty are strongly associated, irrespective of the objective degree of cognitive impairment. In addition, it is shown that cognitive frailty can occur independently from the other frailty domains, including physical frailty, and therefore it can be seen as a distinct concept.
Identifying Perceptions and Preferences of the General Public Concerning Universal Screening of Children for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
Authors: Bowman Faye L. , Molster Caron M. , Lister Karla J. , Bauskis Alicia T. , Garton-Smith Jacquie , Vickery Alistair W. , Watts Gerald F. , Martin Andrew C.
Published: July 2019

Background/Aims: Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a common genetic disorder that, if untreated, predisposes individuals to premature coronary heart disease. As most individuals with FH remain undiagnosed, new approaches to detection are needed and should be considered a priority in public health genomics. Universal screening of children for FH has been proposed, and this study explores public perspectives on the acceptability of this approach. Methods: A one-day deliberative public forum was held in Perth, WA, Australia. Thirty randomly selected individuals were recruited, with self-reported sociodemographic characteristics used to obtain discursive representation. Participants were presented with information from a variety of perspectives and asked to discuss the information provided to identify points of consensus and disagreement. The data collected were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Of the 17 participants at the forum, 16 deemed universal screening of children for FH to be acceptable. Fifteen of these 16 believed this was best performed at the time of an immunisation. Participants proposed a number of conditions that should be met to reduce the likelihood of unintended harm resulting from the screening process. Discussion/Conclusion: The outcomes of the forum suggest that establishing a universal screening programme for FH in childhood is acceptable to the general public in WA.
Das mônadas às redes
Authors: Pastor Leonardo
Published: July 2019

Buscou-se, neste artigo, relacionar as propostas sociológicas de Gabriel Tarde com perspectivas atuais de interseção entre a sociologia e os usos e métodos digitais. Em um primeiro momento, apresentamos o debate entre Tarde e Durkheim, demonstrando duas concepções distintas de teorização e prática das ciências sociais; em seguida, apontamos as principais questões elaboradas por Tarde, e de que forma podemos compreendê-las e recuperá-las atualmente; por fim, discutimos questões voltadas para a constituição de uma sociologia digital, elencando algumas problematizações e desafios apontados por autores que trabalham com o tema. Argumentamos que o desenvolvimento de uma sociologia digital necessita estar em concordância com uma reconfiguração do que se entende por “social”; nesse sentido, propomos a recuperação e atualização de um social associativo trabalhado por Gabriel Tarde.
A transgeracionalidade do papel de gênero e a condição feminina entre mãe e filha
Authors: Trindade Natália Silva , Covre-Sussai Maira
Published: July 2019

O objetivo desse trabalho é compreender a relação entre papel de gênero, condição feminina e trabalho doméstico não remunerado com a transgeracionalidade enquanto herança cultural, investigando a vinculação desta “hereditariedade” social com relação ao trabalho doméstico não remunerado. Questiona-se o trabalho doméstico não remunerado enquanto fenômeno social atrelado à vida das mulheres, discutindo-o a partir do surgimento da divisão sexual do trabalho, da atuação do patriarcado junto ao capitalismo na sociedade de classes moderna e dos diversos arranjos familiares modernos. Apresenta-se, ainda, a possibilidade dessa vinculação ser entendida enquanto o habitus, a partir da ideia de que os bens imateriais podem ser acumulados e transmitidos inter e transgeracionalmente. Por fim, utilizou-se o banco de dados coletado pela pesquisa “Gênero, trabalho e família no Rio de Janeiro – mudanças e permanências na última década” para demonstrar empiricamente essa transgeracionalidade. Os resultados indicam que o fato de a mãe trabalhar fora enquanto a filha é criança influencia a filha a trabalhar fora e que o nível educacional da filha é sempre maior que o da mãe.
Processos de criminalização e a participação feminina no tráfico de drogas
Authors: Carvalho Jamile Dos S.
Published: July 2019

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar os embates colocados no campo teórico sobre a associação de mulheres em atividades ilegais e desviantes em momentos históricos distintos e apresentar as trajetórias de vida de jovens mulheres presas por tráfico de drogas e que se encontram em situação de prisão no Conjunto Penal Feminino de Salvador, Bahia. Para tanto, foram levantadas informações sobre seu perfil sociodemográfico, trajetória de criminalização e situação prisional, de modo a compreender suas histórias de vida até a chegada à prisão. Das suas narrativas emergem estratégias de sobrevivência no tráfico, assim como reflexões de como este comércio se utiliza de seus corpos menos visados pelas instituições de segurança para dar mais fluidez ao mercado ilegal.
Resenha de 'Gay e Revolucionário: a vida extraordinária de Herbert Daniel', de James N. Green
Authors: Quinalha Renan
Published: July 2019

Referência completa:

 Green, James N.. Gay e Revolucionário: a vida extraordinária de Herbert Daniel. Rio de Janeiro: Civilização Brasileira, 2018.
Resenha de 'Vergonha no self e na sociedade: a sociologia e a antropologia das emoções de Thomas Scheff', de Mauro Guilherme Koury (org.) e Raoni Borges Barbosa (trad.)
Authors: Bernardo Aristides Ariel
Published: July 2019

Referência completa:

Koury, Mauro Guilherme Pinheiro; Barbosa, Raoni Borges (Org. e trad.). Vergonha no self e na sociedade: a sociologia e a antropologia das emoções de Thomas Scheff. Recife: Ed. Bagaço, João Pessoa: Edições do GREM, 2016. [Coleção Cadernos do GREM, n. 10].
Gene Variants at Loci Related to Blood Pressure Account for Variation in Response to Antihypertensive Drugs Between Black and White Individuals
Authors: Iniesta Raquel , Campbell Desmond , Venturini Cristina , Faconti Luca , Singh Sonal , Irvin Marguerite R. , Cooper-DeHoff Rhonda M. , Johnson Julie A. , Turner Stephen T. , Arnett Donna K. , Weale Michael E. , Warren Helen , Munroe Patricia B. , Cruickshank Kennedy , Padmanabhan Sandosh , Lewis Cathryn , Chowienczyk Phil
Published: July 2019

Selection of antihypertensive treatment according to self-defined ethnicity is recommended by some guidelines but might be better guided by individual genotype rather than ethnicity or race. We compared the extent to which variation in blood pressure response across different ethnicities may be explained by genetic factors: genetically defined ancestry and gene variants at loci known to be associated with blood pressure. We analyzed data from 5 trials in which genotyping had been performed (n=4696) and in which treatment responses to β-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blocker, thiazide or thiazide-like diuretic and calcium channel blocker were available. Genetically defined ancestry for proportion of African ancestry was computed using the 1000 genomes population database as a reference. Differences in response to the thiazide diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, the β-blockers atenolol and metoprolol, the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor lisinopril, and the angiotensin receptor blocker candesartan were more closely associated to genetically defined ancestry than self-defined ethnicity in admixed subjects. A relatively small number of gene variants related to loci associated with drug-signaling pathways (
KCNK3, SULT1C3, AMH, PDE3A, PLCE1, PRKAG2
) with large effect size (−3.5 to +3.5 mm Hg difference in response per allele) and differing allele frequencies in black versus white individuals explained a large proportion of the difference in response to candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide between these groups. These findings suggest that a genomic precision medicine approach can be used to individualize antihypertensive treatment within and across populations without recourse to surrogates of genetic structure such as self-defined ethnicity.
Association of Blood Pressure Level With Left Ventricular Mass in Adolescents
Authors: Urbina Elaine M. , Mendizábal Brenda , Becker Richard C. , Daniels Steve R. , Falkner Bonita E. , Hamdani Gilad , Hanevold Coral , Hooper Stephen R. , Ingelfinger Julie R. , Lanade Marc , Martin Lisa J. , Meyers Kevin , Mitsnefes Mark , Rosner Bernard , Samuels Joshua , Flynn Joseph T.
Published: July 2019

Hypertension is associated with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), a risk factor for cardiovascular events. Since cardiovascular events in youth are rare, hypertension has historically been defined by the 95th percentile of the normal blood pressure (BP) distribution in healthy children. The optimal BP percentile associated with LVH in youth is unknown. We aimed to determine the association of systolic BP (SBP) percentile, independent of obesity, on left ventricular mass index (LVMI), and to estimate which SBP percentile best predicts LVH in youth. We evaluated SBP, anthropometrics, and echocardiogram in 303 adolescents (mean age 15.6 years, 63% white, 55% male) classified by SBP as low-risk (L=141, <80th percentile), mid-risk (M=71, 80–<90th percentile), or high-risk (H=91, ≥90th percentile) using the mean of 6 measurements at 2 visits according to the 2017 guidelines. Logistic regression was used to determine the sensitivity and specificity of various SBP percentiles associated with LVH. Results: BP groups did not differ by age or demographics but differed slightly by body mass index. Mean BP, LVMI, and prevalence of LVH increased across groups (BP: L=111/75, M=125/82, and H=133/92 mm Hg; LVMI: L=31.2, M=34.2, and H=34.9 g/m
2.7
; LVH: L=13%, M=21%, H=27%, all
P
<0.03). SBP percentile remained a significant determinant of LVMI after adjusting for covariates. The 90th percentile for SBP resulted in the best balance between sensitivity and specificity for predicting LVH (LVMI≥38.6 g/m
2.7
). Abnormalities in cardiac structure in youth can be found at BP levels below those used to define hypertension.
Longer Length of Delayed-Contrast Filling of Clot on 4-Dimensional Computed Tomographic Angiography Predicts Cardiogenic Embolism
Authors: Zhou Ying , Xu Chao , Zhang Ruiting , Shi Feina , Liu Chang , Yan Shenqiang , Ding Xinfa , Zhang Minming , Lou Min
Published: July 2019

Background and Purpose—

We hypothesized the length of delayed-contrast filling sign (DCFS) of intraarterial clot, indicating contrast medium penetration into the thrombus, was associated with stroke etiology.

Methods—

We retrospectively included patients with large vessel occlusion in anterior circulation who underwent computed tomographic perfusion within 24 hours poststroke onset. We defined DCFS as contrast medium diffusion through the thrombi after the arterial peak phase on 4-dimensional computed tomographic angiography derived from computed tomographic perfusion. We measured the length of DCFS and investigated its value for predicting the stroke etiology.

Results—

Three hundred twenty-one patients were analyzed, and their stroke etiologies included cardiogenic embolism (CE, n=167), large artery atherosclerosis (n=64), other etiology group (n=4), and undetermined etiology (n=86). CE patients had longer length of DCFS than non-CE patients (2.3 versus 0.5 mm;
P
<0.001). The optimal cutoff value of DCFS length for predicting CE was 1.5 mm. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of a length of DCFS >1.5 mm for predicting CE were 83.2%, 70.8%, 75.5%, and 79.6%.

Conclusions—

Longer length of DCFS was associated with CE in patients with large vessel occlusion in anterior circulation, which may provide stroke etiology information.
Terra Mars: When Earth Shines on Mars through AI’s Imagination
Authors: Shi Weili
Published: July 2019

Terra Mars presents artistic renderings of Mars with visual reference to our very own planet Earth. The author trained an artificial neural network with topographical data and satellite imagery of Earth so that it can learn the relation between them. The author then applied the trained model to topographical data of Mars to generate images that resemble satellite imagery of Earth. This project suggests a new approach to creative applications of artificial intelligence—using its capability of remapping to broaden the domain of artistic imagination.
Off-Lining to Tape Is Not Archiving: Why We Need Real Archiving to Support Media Archaeology and Ensure Our Visual Effects Legacy Thrives
Authors: Samaras Evanthia , Johnston Andrew
Published: July 2019

This paper examines digital asset archiving and preservation practice in the visual effects (VFX) industry. The authors briefly summarize media archaeology theory and provide an overview of how VFX studios presently archive project assets and records, based on case study and interview research conducted with expert VFX practitioners from leading international studios. In addition, the authors propose that current practice could be improved by adopting archival science methods, including digital preservation practices. Doing so will support media archaeology studies of digital cultures over time and ensure that the legacy of VFX creative and technical production thrives for future generations.
Two new species of the genus Leccinellum (Boletaceae, Boletales) from the south of China
Authors: XUE ROU , WU LU-LING , JIANG SHUAI , HAO YAN-JIA , CHAI HUI , LIANG ZHI-QUN , ZENG NIAN-KAI , SU MING-SHENG
Published: July 2019

Two new species of Leccinellum, viz. L. alborufescens and L. fujianense are described based on morphological and molecular evidence. Both species have a rugulose or pitted brown pileus, a red color change of hymenophore and context, and a pileipellis and stipitipellis composed of chains of subglobose to pyriform cells. The differences between them are the width of the hyphae in the pileipellis and the range of distribution as well as the molecular data. Leccinellum alborufescens has hyphae in the pileipellis up to 13 μm in width, and a distribution in tropical China, whereas L. fujianense has pileipellis hyphae up to 20 μm in width, and a distribution in subtropical China. Detailed descriptions, color photos of fresh basidiomata and line drawings of the microstructures of the two new species are presented.
A new synonym of Rohdea annulata (Asparagaceae) and the first report of its wild distribution in China
Authors: HU GUANG-WAN
Published: July 2019

Tupistra annulata H.Li & J.L.Huang in Huang & Li (1990: 51) was described based on the materials from cultivated plants in Kunming Botanical Garden, and its precise wild collecting locality was unknown. Its perianth with a ringed, fleshy, smooth, cushion like appendage in throat makes it distinctly different from other species in the genus. Tamura et al. (2000) separated Campylandra Baker (1875: 582) from Tupistra Ker Gawler (1814: 1655) and transferred this species into Campylandra as C. annulata (H.Li & J.L.Huang) Tamura et al. (2000: 159). Later, Tanaka (2003) transferred some species of Campylandra, Tupistra and Gonioscypha Baker (1875: 581) into Rohdea Roth (1821: 196) based on morphological analysis but not including Campylandra annulata. Supported by the evidence from parsimony analysis of trnK and rbcL sequences and karyotype data, Yamashita & Tamura (2004) merged the whole genus Campylandra in Rohdea. Therefore this species was combined as R. annulata (H.Li & J.L.Huang) Yamashita & Tamura (2004: 369).
Species of the genus Heteralonia Bezzi, 1921 from China (Diptera: Bombyliidae)
Authors: YAO GANG , YANG DING , EVENHUIS NEAL L.
Published: July 2019

The following four new species of the genus Heteralonia from China are described and illustrated: Heteralonia anemosyris sp. nov., Heteralonia cnecos sp. nov., Heteralonia nigripilosa sp. nov., and Heteralonia ochros sp. nov. A key to the species of the genus Heteralonia from China is presented.
A taxonomic study of the Dryininae (Hymenoptera: Dryinidae) of Japan, with description of a new species of Pseudodryinus
Authors: MITA TOSHIHARU
Published: July 2019

The Japanese Dryinidae were studied and 11 species recognized. The following 10 species were recorded for the first time from Japan: Thaumatodryinus alienus Olmi, Dryinus bellicus Olmi, D. chenae Xu, Olmi & He, D. browni Ashmead, D. expolitus Xu, Olmi & He, D. indicus (Kieffer), D. krombeini Ponomarenko, D. pyrillae (Kieffer), D. pyrillivorus Olmi, and D. sinicus Olmi. Pseudodryinus shihoae, new species, is described from Honshu. Thaumatodryinus alienus and D. indicus were reared for the first time from Geisha distinctissima (Walker).
Two new and one resurrected species of Enoclerus Gahan (Coleoptera: Cleridae: Clerinae) from the western United States
Authors: BARR WILLIAM F. , RIFKIND JACQUES
Published: July 2019

Enoclerus vernalis, new species, is described from the Mojave Desert of California. Enoclerus valens, new species, is described from Arizona. Enoclerus spinolae (LeConte 1853), broadly distributed in the U. S. Southwest and also occurring in northern Mexico, is resurrected as a valid species. Distribution and biology of some yucca associated Enoclerus species are briefly discussed.
Redescription of Isotominella geophila Delamare Deboutteville, 1948 from Algeria (Collembola, Entomobryomorpha, Isotomidae), a second world record for an Ivory Coast species
Authors: JORDANA RAFAEL , HAMRA-KROUA SALAH , BAQUERO ENRIQUE
Published: July 2019

Isotominella geophila Delamare Deboutteville, 1948, from Massif Edough in Northeast Algeria, has been found for the second time and is redescribed. It is separated from all other genera of Isotomidae by the following combination of characters: absence of eyes and pigment, PAO oval, not subdivided, shorter than width of antennal base, dens partially crenulated, dental chaetotaxy with more than six setae (13+4), posterior central S-setae on thoracic tergite II to abdominal tergite IV in p-row, S-seta on abdominal tergite V not thickened and mucro bidentate. This species exhibits sexual dimorphism.
Laelius Ashmead (Hymenoptera, Bethylidae) from Madagascar, with description of two new species
Authors: BARBOSA D. N. , AZEVEDO C. O.
Published: July 2019

Laelius is recorded from the Afrotropical region for the first time, and two new species are described and illustrated. Laelius mekes sp. nov. is characterized by having the propodeal disc with seven carinae and the fore wing with long radial vein, and Laelius akares sp. nov. by having the propodeal disc with five carinae and the fore wing with short radial vein. A key to the species of Madagascar are also provided.
A review of the Chilean Egoliini (Coleoptera: Trogossitidae) with description of a new species of Necrobiopsis Crowson
Authors: ARIAS ELIZABETH T. , SLIPINSKI ADAM , LAWRENCE JOHN F. , ELGUETA MARIO
Published: July 2019

The Chilean members of the little known tribe Egoliini (Trogossitidae, Trogossitinae) are revised, keyed and illustrated. The tribe is represented in Chile by three species of the genus Acalanthis Erichson, and a single species of Necrobiopsis Crowson (N. shangrila sp. n.), a genus known previously from Australia. All Chilean species of Egoliini occur in temperate forests and are often collected by canopy fogging.
Mediterranean species of the Medetera plumbella species group with description of a new peculiar species from Morocco (Diptera: Dolichopodidae)
Authors: GRICHANOV IGOR YA. , VIKHREV NIKITA E.
Published: July 2019

The Medetera plumbella species group in the Mediterranean Region is reviewed. It comprises seven species and one subspecies including a new species Medetera varvara Grichanov & Vikhrev sp. nov. from Morocco. The species is peculiar in its fore leg decoration and sand dune habitat. A check list and revised key to species of this species group are provided.
Two new species of the genus Gunarus Des Gozis, 1886 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Helopini) from Southern Turkey
Authors: NABOZHENKO MAXIM V. , KESKIN BEKIR
Published: July 2019

Three species of the genus Gunarus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Helopini) are known from Turkey: G. lapidicola (Küster, 1850), G. gayirbegi sp. n. and G. korkutelensis sp. n. The species G. nodicornis Reitter, 1922 was described from Algeria (Takhat) and erroneously recorded from Turkey (Tokat). A key to the species of Gunarus of Turkey is provided.
Pangio lidi, a new species of loach from eastern Borneo, Indonesia (Teleostei: Cobitidae)
Authors: HADIATY RENNY KURNIA , KOTTELAT MAURICE
Published: July 2019

Pangio lidi is distinguished from the other species of the P. anguillaris group by the absence of pelvic fins. It is presently known only from the Mahakam River drainage in eastern Borneo.
A new limb-reduced skink (Scincidae: Lerista) from the dry rainforest of north Queensland, Australia
Authors: AMEY ANDREW P. , COUPER PATRICK J.
Published: July 2019

A new limb-reduced skink from the dry rainforest of north Queensland is described as Lerista rochfordensis sp. nov. It is distinguished from its congeners by forelimb absent with no groove or other indication, hindlimb 5–8% SVL with a single clawed digit, and five supraciliary scales. Its narrow distribution coupled with its apparent reliance on dry rainforest, an endangered habitat, meets the criteria outlined for a Vulnerable listing under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Qld).
Heterolepidoderma caudosquamatum (Gastrotricha: Chaetonotida), a new species from brackish waters of Denmark
Authors: GRILLI PAOLO , KRISTENSEN REINHARDT MØBJERG , BALSAMO MARIA
Published: July 2019

A new species of Gastrotricha Chaetonotida was found in Denmark: it is the first gastrotrich finding from Danish brackish waters. The diagnostic scales at the dorsal posterior end account for the proposed name Heterolepidoderma caudosquamatum. The morphological affinity of the new species with marine species of the genus supports its marine origin.
On the status of the snake genera Erythrolamprus Boie, Liophis Wagler and Lygophis Fitzinger (Serpentes, Xenodontinae)
Authors: CURCIO FELIPE F. , DE Q. PIACENTINI VÍTOR , FERNANDES DANIEL S.
Published: July 2019

The genus Erythrolamprus Boie (1826) comprises six species of Central and South American false coral snakes (Peters & Orejas-Miranda 1970; Zaher 1999; Curcio et al. 2009). It is traditionally allocated in the tribe Xenodontini (subfamily Xenodontinae), along with the genera Liophis, Lystrophis, Umbrivaga, Waglerophis and Xenodon (sensu Dixon 1980; Cadle 1984; Myers 1986; Ferrarezzi 1994; Zaher 1999). Although Xenodontini is supported by morphological and molecular evidence, phylogenetic relationships and classification within the tribe have been the subject of recent debate. Molecular phylogenetic studies have recovered clades with Erythrolamprus nested within some representatives of the genus Liophis (Vidal et al. 2000; Zaher et al. 2009), partly corroborating previous hypotheses based on morphology (e.g. Dixon 1980).
Polyrhachis (Myrma) cyaniventris F. Smith, 1858 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and a related new ant species from the Philippines
Authors: SORGER D. M. , ZETTEL H.
Published: July 2019

The Polyrhachis (Myrma) cyaniventris species group is established and described. It contains Polyrhachis (Myrma) cyaniventris F. Smith, 1858 and a species new to science, P. (Myrma) pirata sp. n. At present knowledge the clade is restricted to the northern and eastern islands of the Philippine archipelago. Polyrhachis cyaniventris is recorded from central and southern Luzon, Catanduanes, Mindoro, Samar, and Leyte; P. (Myrma) pirata sp. n. from central and southern Luzon, Mindoro and Samar.
Review of the genus Pseudognaptorina Kaszab from China (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae)
Authors: LIU HAO-YU , REN GUO-DONG
Published: July 2019

The genus Pseudognaptorina Kaszab is reviewed. A new species is described: P. flata sp. nov. from Sichuan, China. A key to the known species is given along with a distribution map.
Taxonomy of the genus Parasycorax Duckhouse (Diptera, Psychodidae, Sycoracinae), with description of a new species from Brazil
Authors: SANTOS CLAUDINEY BIRAL DOS , FERREIRA ADELSON LUIZ , BRAVO FREDDY
Published: July 2019

The genus Parasycorax Duckhouse, 1972 is reviewed and a key is provided for the four known species: Parasycorax satchelli (Barretto, 1956) from Brazil, P. filipinae (Quate, 1965) from Philippines, Parasycorax utriensis (Bejarano, Duque & Vélez, 2008) comb. n. from Colombia, and Parasycorax bidentis Santos, Ferreira & Bravo sp. n. from Brazil. A diagnosis of the type species of the genus is updated with observations of the specimens collected in Espírito Santo State, Brazil.
Review of the Malagasy Anthobosca, the Bizarre and the Sublime (Hymenoptera: Tiphiidae: Anthoboscinae)
Authors: KIMSEY LYNN S.
Published: July 2019

The Malagasy tiphiids in the genus Anthobosca are revised, with description of eight new species, including fisheri, harinhalai, mahajangaensis, castanea, namorokaensis, nigrimacula, toliaraensis and hallucigenia spp. nov. There are fourteen described species of Anthobosca recorded from Madagascar including the new ones below. A key to species, distribution maps and illustrations are given.
Acroceridae (Diptera): a pictorial key and diagnosis of the Brazilian genera
Authors: GILLUNG JÉSSICA PAULA , DE CARVALHO CLAUDIO JOSÉ BARROS
Published: July 2019

There is no catalog or identification keys for Brazilian genera and species of Acroceridae. This paper provides, for the first time, a key and diagnosis of the Brazilian genera of the Acroceridae, based on morphological characters and illustrated with photographs. The key and diagnoses are based on morphology rather than on color as has been used in previous studies. The key includes nine genera: Acrocera Meigen, Exetasis Walker, Lasia Wiedemann, Ocnaea Erichson, Ogcodes Latreille, Philopota Wiedemann, Pialea Erichson, Pterodontia Gray and Terphis Erichson.
A review of Ulidia Meigen (Diptera: Ulidiidae) from China
Authors: CHEN XIAO-LIN , KAMENEVA ELENA P.
Published: July 2019

Five Chinese species of Ulidia Meigen, 1826 are reviewed, U. gongjuensis Chen sp. nov., U. kandybinae Zaitzev, U. xizangensis Chen, sp. nov., U. sp. cf. erythrophthalma Meigen, and U. sp. near melampodia Loew, 1873, of which two are newly described. A key to 8 species occurring in China and bordering countries (Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan) is provided.
First record of an Andricus oak gallwasp from the Oriental Region: a new species from Taiwan (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae: Cynipini)
Authors: TANG CHANG-TI , MELIKA GEORGE , YANG MAN-MIAO , NICHOLLS JAMES , CSÓKA GYÖRGY , STONE GRAHAM N.
Published: July 2019

A new species of oak gallwasp, Andricus formosanus is described from Taiwan which induces integral leaf galls on Quercus dentata (Section Quercus sensu stricto). The gall and adults of the new species most closely resembles Andricus moriokae Monzen, known from Japan. Data on the diagnosis, distribution and biology of the new species is given.
Cladistic analysis of the Stygninae and description of a new species of Protimesius Roewer, 1913 (Opiliones: Stygnidae)
Authors: PINTO-DA-ROCHA RICARDO , MANZANILLA OSVALDO VILLARREAL
Published: July 2019

A new species of Stygnidae is described from the state of Bahia, Brazil. Protimesius bahiensis sp. nov. can be distinguished from the remaining species of the genus by the combination of: male femur IV unarmed and cylindrical; male patella IV with a row of large dorsal acute tubercles, increasing in size distally and male tibia IV with one mesodistal tubercle; ventral plate of the penis with three pairs of distal curved setae and one pair of intermediate setae, smaller than the rest. A cladistic analysis of the subfamily is presented. Stygninae is divided in two groups of genera: (Ricstygnus, Stygnus, Sickesia), with a wide distribution and (Pickeliana (Protimesius (Phareus (Stenophareus (Auranus (Verrucastygnus, Stenostygnoides)))))), associated to the Guiana Shield, Amazon basin and Northeastern Brazil. The monophyly of Protimesius is supported by the apex of pedipalpal tibia sockets bifid (homoplastically present in Verrucastygnus and Stenostygnoides) and by the presence of scopulae with non-spatulated hairs.
Correction of the type locality of Neomorphus geoffroyi (Temminck, 1820), with lectotype designation
Authors: RAPOSO MARCOS A. , SIMON JOSÉ EDUARDO , TEIXEIRA DANTE MARTINS
Published: July 2019

Neomorphus geoffroyi was described without reference to a locality (Temminck 1820, the plate only and Temminck 1823, the text). Pará, Brazil, is currently considered the type locality of the species (e.g., Payne 1997, 2005), following Peters (1940). This designation contrasts with the earlier conclusion of Hellmayr (1905), who considered Bahia the probable provenance of the specimens described by Temminck (1820). Peters (1940) presented no detailed justification for changing the type locality and only commented that “the original description and plate do not agree with Bahia specimens”, providing no indication as to which characters in the original description were inconsistent with Bahia specimens (and consistent with the specimens from Pará).
Taxonomic revision of the genus Chileanthicus Werner (Coleoptera: Anthicidae)
Authors: KEJVAL ZBYNĚK
Published: July 2019

Chileanthicus Werner, 1966 is redescribed and its position within Formicomini Bonadona, 1974 is briefly discussed. Twelve previously known species are redescribed: Chileanthicus dentatus (Dajoz, 1980), C. dentivarius (Lea, 1922), C. interruptus (Lea, 1922), C. kingii (MacLeay, 1872), C. lafertei (Solier, 1851), C. latibasis (Lea, 1922), C. mastersii (King, 1869), C. melasomus (Lea, 1922), C. penai Werner, 1966, C. pubifasciatus (Lea, 1922), C. quadrimaculatus (King, 1869), C. speciosus (King, 1869). Thirty species are newly described: Chileanthicus acutipennis sp. nov., C. baculentus sp. nov., C. elmorado sp. nov., C. femineus sp. nov., C. hirsutus sp. nov., C. maritimus sp. nov., C. mitis sp. nov. (all Chile), C. cursor sp. nov. (Madagascar), C. angulicollis sp. nov., C. aprilis sp. nov., C. audax sp. nov., C. campicola sp. nov., C. comes sp. nov., C. communis sp. nov., C. decipiens sp. nov., C. discus sp. nov., C. exul sp. nov., C. eyrensis sp. nov., C. gammon sp. nov., C. improvidus sp. nov., C. inflatus sp. nov., C. insignis sp. nov., C. kinchega sp. nov., C. matthewsi sp. nov., C. paganus sp. nov., C. pulcher sp. nov., C. pumilio sp. nov., C. tuberculifer sp. nov., C. uhmanni sp. nov., C. volselifer sp. nov. (all Australia). Eleven new combinations are proposed: Chileanthicus dentivarius (Lea, 1922) comb. nov., C. interruptus (Lea, 1922) comb. nov., C. kingii (MacLeay, 1872) comb. nov., C. latibasis (Lea, 1922) comb. nov., C. mastersii (King, 1869) comb. nov., C. melasomus (Lea, 1922) comb. nov., C. pubifasciatus (Lea, 1922) comb. nov., C. quadrimaculatus (King, 1869) comb. nov., C. speciosus (King, 1869) comb. nov. and C. tridentipes (Lea, 1922) comb. nov. (all from Formicomus LaFerté-Sénectère, 1849), and Chileanthicus dentatus (Dajoz, 1980) comb. nov. (from Pseudoleptaleus Pic, 1900). New synonymy, Chileanthicus mastersii (King, 1869) (= Formicomus tridentipes Lea, 1922 syn.nov.), is proposed. Lectotypes are designated for Formicomus mastersii King, 1869 and F. melasomus Lea, 1922. All known species of Chileanthicus are listed and a key to their identification is provided.
Phylogeny and systematics of the leafhopper subfamily Ledrinae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae)
Authors: JONES JOSHUA R. , DEITZ LEWIS L.
Published: July 2019

Ledrinae represent a relatively small subfamily within the very large and diverse leafhopper family Cicadellidae. Prior to this study, the subfamily contained approximately 450 species in 5 tribes and 73 genera distributed worldwide, but primarily in Australia, Africa, and the Indomalayan region. Several authors have suggested Ledrinae are not monophyletic, and recent studies based on molecular and morphological data have called the existing classification into question. The goals of this study were to collect and analyze morphological data under rigorous phylogenetic criteria in order to test the monophyly of Ledrinae, provide robust definitions for the subfamily and its tribes, and provide a phylogenetic framework for understanding relationships among these leafhoppers. New phylogenetic hypotheses are presented here regarding the monophyly of Ledrinae and its included tribes. A total of 235 morphological characters were coded for 60 species from 31 genera in the tribes Ledrini and Petalocephalini, 5 species from the tribes Stenocotini, Thymbrini, and Xerophloeini, and 10 species selected as outgroups from various other cicadellid subfamilies. Data were analyzed in PAUP*, resulting in a single completely resolved topology with many well-supported nodes. Ledrinae, as previously defined, were found to be polyphyletic with respect to Stenocotini, Thymbrini, and various ledrine genera, which were placed with the outgroup taxa. Stenocotini and Thymbrini were placed with Tartessinae, agreeing with results of other recent studies. Rubria, Hespenedra, and the Afrorubria genus group formed independent lineages within Ledrinae. The tribe Xerophloeini was placed as a basal lineage within Ledrinae closely associated with the Afrorubria group. Ledrini and Petalocephalini, as previously defined, did not form monophyletic lineages, but were randomly interspersed (paraphyletic) with respect to one another. Stenocotini and Thymbrini are here removed to the subfamily Tartessinae, and Petalocephalini is made a synonym of Ledrini. The new tribes Afrorubrini, Hespenedrini, and Rubrini are described within Ledrinae by the first author, and several new informal genus groups are named. Within Ledrini, Epiclinata Metcalf is made a synonym of Tituria Stål, Epiclinata planata (Fabricius) and Epiclinata flavomarginata Kuoh & Cai are moved to Tituria, Tituria obtusa Walker is moved to Thlasia Germar, and two additional species are included in Latycephala McKamey as new combinations. Taxa placed outside of Ledrinae in this analysis are removed to other subfamilies or considered unplaced within Cicadellidae. This newly revised classification strengthens hypotheses that the Ledrinae are a very old group within Cicadellidae. As here defined, the subfamily includes five tribes with a total of 38 genera and approximately 300 species.
Insects found in birds nests from the Neotropical Region (except Argentina) and immigrant species of Neotropical origin in the Nearctic Region
Authors: IORIO OSVALDO DI , TURIENZO PAOLA
Published: July 2019

Neotropical birds’ nests have received a great deal of attention because sylvatic species of Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) and parasitic flies of the genus Philornis (Diptera: Muscidae) were discovered inside them. Those insects known in birds’ nests from Argentina, the chacoan region of Bolivia, and the southern portion of Brazil and Uruguay were extensively but not completely summarized by Turienzo & Di Iorio (2007). The present contribution summarizes all insects known to occur in birds’ nests from the Neotropical Region (except for Argentina and the Antarctic Region of adjacent countries), updating Hicks’ catalogues for this part of the world. Regarding birds, the list comprises 172 taxa identified to species (in 38 families), 8 to genus (in 6 families), 6 to family (in 4 families), and 27 birds´nests not identified. Regarding insects of the Neotropical region, 123 were identified to species (13 Blattaria; 5 Coleoptera; 26 Diptera; 34 Hemiptera; 15 Hymenoptera; 23 Psocoptera; 6 Siphonaptera; 1 Thysanura), 96 to genus (5 Blattaria; 8 Coleoptera; 48 Diptera; 4 Hemiptera; 6 Hymenoptera; 25 Psocoptera), 63 to superfamily, family or subfamily (1 Blattaria; 21 Coleoptera; 10 Diptera; 7 Hemiptera; 14 Hymenoptera; 1 Isoptera; 3 Orthoptera; 5 Psocoptera; 1 Thysanoptera), and 34 to order (6 Blattaria [including 1 Mantodea]; 6 Coleoptera; 3 Diptera; 3 Embioptera; 2 Hemiptera; 3 Hymenoptera; 1 Thysanoptera; 2 Isoptera; 4 Lepidoptera; 1 Orthoptera; 1 Phthiraptera; 2 Psocoptera). Associations of Neotropical insects with birds´nests were extracted from 392 references including original and posterior citations. Some North American species of insects that are neotropical immigrants are discussed, while a few other had been accidentally introduced in both directions. Synonymies, old combinations, misidentifications, original localities, amounts of insects, and repositories when they were stated, are provided.
Molecular phylogenetics of snailfishes (Cottoidei: Liparidae) based on MtDNA and RADseq genomic analyses, with comments on selected morphological characters
Authors: ORR JAMES WILDER , SPIES INGRID , STEVENSON DUANE E. , LONGO GARY C. , KAI YOSHIAKI , GHODS SAM , HOLLOWED MYLES
Published: July 2019

Phylogenetic relationships of snailfishes of the family Liparidae were analyzed on the basis of two sets of molecular sequence data: one from the mitochondrial DNA cytochrome c oxidase subunit one gene (COI) and another from restriction-site associated genome-wide sequences (RADseq). The analysis of COI sequence data from at least 122 species of 18 genera from the Pacific, Atlantic, and Southern oceans resulted in a moderately well-resolved phylogeny among the major clades, albeit with significant polytomy among central clades. Nectoliparis was the sister of all other members of the family, followed by Liparis. Liparis, Careproctus, and Paraliparis were paraphyletic. Liparis was recovered in two closely related clades, with L. fucensis sister of all other liparids except Nectoliparis, and both Careproctus and Paraliparis were each recovered among at least three widely separated clades. The RADseq analysis of 26 species of 11 genera from the eastern North Pacific strongly confirmed the overall results of the COI analysis, with the exception of the paraphyly of Liparis due to the absence of L. fucensis. Our results show that the pelvic disc has been independently lost multiple times and the pectoral-fin girdle has been independently reduced in multiple lineages.
Multi-dimensional couple bargaining and housework allocation
Authors: Esping-Andersen Gøsta , Schmitt Christian
Published: July 2019

Research on couple bargaining and housework allocation focuses almost exclusively on partners’ economic resources. In this study, we ask whether additional bargaining resources, namely physical appearance and social networks, may exert a distinct effect – that is, whether partners can mobilize multiple resources within their bargaining framework. A focus on multiple bargaining chips is made possible by the German Socio-Economic Panel Study. In line with previous research, we conclude that earnings potential is the most important bargaining chip. But we also find that physical attractiveness can make a significant difference, although its effects depend on age. We uncover no distinct effects for social networks.
The evolution of research on organizational termination
Authors: Lim Jae Young
Published: July 2019

Over recent decades, termination research has experienced a transformation from an obscure field to one undergoing rapid growth. Since the inception of the research in the 1970s, ever-increasing worldwide calls for government austerity have demanded a systemic understanding of organizational termination. This article examines the evolution of organizational termination research from case-based to statistical studies. It then makes several suggestions regarding ways to move organizational termination research forward.

Points for practitioners

This article offers practical lessons to practitioners who are interested in understanding organizational termination. Offering the evolution of the research on organizational termination from its inception to the present, the article presents a succinct overview of organizational termination. As such, it will be beneficial to those who have to operate in today’s world of increasing fiscal austerity pressures.
Variety-Seeking Behavior and Information Processing in Choosing a Vacation Destination
Authors: Hong JungHwa (Jenny) , Desai Kalpesh Kaushik
Published: July 2019

This study investigates broad versus specific levels of perceived variety seeking when choosing a vacation destination. In general, consumers use two criteria to evaluate where to vacation: the novelty of the destination relative to their current place and the potential variety of activities offered. Consumers’ perception about these criteria is regulated at a broad level through spatial distance information, and at a specific level through activity information. Findings from experiments indicate that people prefer taking vacations to distant (vs. close) places. However, when both types of vacation information are available, people prefer a destination with more activities regardless of spatial distance. Process evidence suggests that analytic (vs. holistic) information processing and variety seeking at a specific (vs. broad) level drive the findings.
Does Political Turbulence Encourage Fight or Flight for Federal Employees? Examining Political Environments and Turnover Intent
Authors: Ali Susannah Bruns
Published: July 2019

In a volatile political climate where agencies often become the stage for partisan battles, career employees pay the price for increased political attention to agencies. This study seeks to understand how contentious political environments contribute to employee turnover intent. It draws on strategic management and systems theories that link resource turbulence to management changes and employee turnover. The question is important to address because career bureaucrats are critical to government performance as both policy makers and implementers. Individual-level data are paired with organizational-level data to assess how political environments influence turnover preferences. Other aspects of an agency’s political environment (age, design, ideology, and political appointees) are also tested. The analysis shows that budget volatility increases the intent to leave, but staffing volatility increases intent to move within government. All political environment variables except ideology affected intent to change jobs.