bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mesopolobus incultus auct. (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) contains two distinct species: Mesopolobus incultus (Walker, 1834) and Mesopolobus amyntor (Walker, 1845)
Authors: Nieminen Marko , Hansson Christer , Kekkonen Mari , Vikberg Veli
Published: August 2019

Mesopolobus incultus auct. is hypothesized to consist of twodifferent species, M. amyntor (Walker) and M. incultus (Walker). This hypothesis is supported bymolecular(cytochromec oxidase subunit I, i.e. COI), morphological and biologicaldata.Mesopolobus amyntor is a primary parasitoid of Mecinus pascuorum (Gyllenhal) and M. labilis (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Plantago lanceolata. Mesopolobus incultus is a primary parasitoid of Protapion fulvipes (Geoffroy) (Coleoptera: Apionidae) on Trifolium repens and T. pratense, and hasalso been inferred to act as a secondary parasitoid (hyperparasitoid) of Spintherus dubius (Nees) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) or Bruchophagus gibbus (Boheman) (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae). The results of this study lead to following nomenclatural changes: M. amyntor is removed from synonymy under M. incultus, and Pteromalus urgo, P. belesis and P. berecynthos, all described by Walker, are synonymized under M. amyntor. The species are diagnosed with characters illustrated.
New species of Meromyza from Palaearctic and Oriental China (Diptera: Chloropidae)
Authors: An Shuwen , Yang Ding
Published: August 2019

Two new Palaearctic species, Meromyza yangi sp. n. and M. zhuae sp. n., and one new Oriental species, M. wuyishanensis sp. n., are described. An updated key to the known species of the genus from China is presented.
Description of sexuales of Sipha (Sipha) littoralis (Walker, 1848) (Aphididae: Chaitophorinae) with remarks on its distribution and host plants
Authors: Wieczorek Karina
Published: August 2019

Oviparous female and male of Sipha (Sipha) littoralis (Walker, 1848) (Aphididae, Chaitophorinae: Siphini) are described and illustrated in detail. Notes on the distribution as well as a list of host plants is given.
The scuttle fly (Diptera: Phoridae) assemblages of pine plantations of the Biała Forest (Poland)
Authors: Durska Ewa
Published: August 2019

Scuttle fly diversity in disturbed habitats was evaluated on plots in pine plantations of Poland’s Biała Forest. The assemblages present in the two years were assessed for the abundance of species, dominance structure, similarity and species richness, as well as in regard to indices of species diversity, evenness and fidelity. Megaselia brevicostalis was the first dominant on each of the three plots and in both study years. The number of species and their abundance was greatest on the turn of August and September. Most of the dominants and characteristic species are multivoltine, showing spring and late summer/autumn activity.
First record of the genus Rutylapa from China, with description of a new species (Diptera: Keroplatidae)
Authors: Cao Jian , Zhou Zuji , Xu Huachao , Wu Hong , Wang Yiping , Wang Mei
Published: August 2019

This is the first report of the genus Rutylapa Edwards, 1929, from China. Rutylapa longa Cao & Xu sp. n. is described and figured, and it is compared to the other Palaearctic species of the genus, R. ruficornis Zetterstedt.
Baetis jaervii sp. n. (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae) from northern Europe
Authors: Savolainen Eino
Published: August 2019

Baetis jaervii sp. n. is described and illustrated. The history and relationships of this taxon to related species are elucidated on the basis of literature and determinations of genetic distance and mtDNA barcodes. B. jaervii is the only representative of the B. vernus group found in northern Europe, the nymphs of which live in lakes. The population from northern Finland earlier assigned to Baetis tracheatus should be transferred to represent B. jaervii.
Somatic and population adaptations of Polysarcus denticauda (Orthoptera) in extreme altitudes
Authors: Kaňuch Peter , Krištín Anton
Published: August 2019

Altitudinal preferences, somatic and population adaptations in different ecological conditions were analysed in flightless bush-cricket species Polysarcus denticauda (Charpentier, 1825). Altitudinal analysis was performed in GIS software (more than 60 sites in Slovakia, Central Europe). Seasonal occurrence and population density were recorded in selected sites. To compare differences, absolute values of measurements (length of body, hind femur and tibia, cerci and weight) and Body Condition Index were taken from males. Study species prefers mesophilous montane up to alpine meadows in higher elevations (over 600 m a.s.l.). The development started over one month earlier in lowlands and populations reached several fold higher density there. Males from lowlands had body parameters significantly bigger apart from cerci. Cerci were significantly longer in males from mountains. However, males of the same size were significantly heavier in higher altitudes. In conclusion, refuges of montane meadows ecosystem support species survival nowadays.
The genus Pancalia Stephens (Lepidoptera: Cosmopterigidae) of China, with description of a new species
Authors: Zhang Zhiwei , Li Houhun
Published: August 2019

The Chinese species of the genus Pancalia Stephens are reviewed, with five species and one subspecies treated. Pancalia wuyiensis sp. n. is described as new, P. isshikii amurella Gaedike is newly recorded for the Chinese fauna, and P. aureatus Yang is redescribed with the male genitalia given for the first time. Images of adults and genitalia of the examined species are provided, along with a key to the Chinese species and subspecies.
Description of the third instar larva of a hypogean ground beetle, Trechus alicantinus (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechinae)
Authors: Ortuño Vicente , Reboleira Ana Sofia
Published: August 2019

Description and illustrations are provided for the third instar larva of Trechus alicantinus Español, 1971 obtained from a laboratory breeding. This paper aims to contribute to increase the general knowledge about microendemic hypogean species of the east of the Iberian Peninsula. Besides, it expands the existing knowledge about the preimaginal stages of the genus Trechus and the whole tribe Trechini (Coleoptera, Carabidae). Larvae can give additional information about the life style of the species. Larvae can also express, even more than the imagos, some apomorphic characters, traditionally considered a result of adaptation to the hypogean habitat, such as the regression of ocular structures. The characteristic lack of stemmata is discussed. This type of event, which also appears in other Trechini larvae, is probably more related to phylogenetic lineages than with an adaptive response to hypogean environment.
Variability in colour, metallic lustre, and body size of Carabus arvensis Herbst, 1784 (Coleoptera: Carabidae) in relation to habitat properties
Authors: Tyler Germund
Published: August 2019

Objectives are to elucidate whether populations of Carabus arvensis Herbst, 1784 from contrasting habitats differ in (i) colour, (ii) brightness of metal lustre, or (iii) body size (length of elytra, of elytra + pronotum, and width of pronotum). Two large populations were studied, originating from (a) open heathland, being a remnant from more widespread heaths during former centuries, and (b) mature pine forest established 100–150 years ago on sandy agricultural land. Heath individuals had significantly more brilliant metal lustre and mostly lighter, vivid copper colour than pine forest individuals, which were typically black with a violet shade and slightly larger in size. The two populations are nowadays isolated, which was probably not the case 1–2 centuries ago, when both sites studied were treeless. The usually blackish colour of the forest population could be a recent adaptation to the changed environment, though some influence of processes such as genetic drift cannot be excluded.
Description of the larva and pupa of Haploglossa picipennis (Gyllenhal, 1827) and larva of H. nidicola (Fairmaire, 1852) (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae) with taxonomic remarks
Authors: Staniec Bernard , Pietrykowska-Tudruj Eva , Zagaja Mirosław
Published: August 2019

The poorly known mature larvae (L3) of Haploglossa piczpennis (Gyllenhal, 1827) and H. nidicola (Fairmaire, 1852) and also hitherto unknown pupal cocoon and pupa of H. picipennis are described in detail, with the illustrations of structural features and setal pattern provided. The differences of the mature larvae between these two species and other known Aleocharinae larvae belonging to the tribes Athetini, Homalotini, Hoplandriini, Liparocephalini, Lomechusini and Oxypodini are presented. The diagnostic larval characters for the genus Haploglossa are proposed for the first time. The differences between pupa of H. picipennis and pupa Of Pella laticollis (Markell, 1844) are listed. Data on the distribution and ecological requirements of both H. picipennis and H. nidicola are also provided.
Egg morphology of Mydaea lateritia (Rondani, 1866) (Diptera: Muscidae)
Authors: Grzywacz Andrzej , Pape Thomas
Published: August 2019

Several specimens of Mydaea lateritia (Rondani, 1866) were collected during studies of arthropod succession on pig carrions in western Poland. This is the first record of this species in Poland and the northernmost occurrence of the species. Scanning electron microscopy documentation of egg morphology of M. lateritia is presented for the first time. Hexagonal chorionic network, foliate hatching pleats, short lateral respiratory horns, dorsomedian flange and median area with smooth hexagonal network and craters are described. The egg could be classified as Mydaea-type with short respiratory horns.
Estonian Caddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera). An annotated checklist
Authors: Viidalepp Jaan , Timm Henn , Salokannel Juha
Published: August 2019

Achecklist of 190 species of Estonian caddisflies is compiled based on literature and voucher material in collections at Estonian University of Life Sciences. 31 species are listed first time for the country while 159 taxa were referred to in literature. Two taxa are rejected as possible misidentifications (Diplectrona felix and Molanna submarginalis). 25 species are listed in Estonian Red Data book. Geographical distribution of Trichoptera both in Estonia and along the east shore of Baltic Sea is reviewed in brief.
Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) of leaf-spinning moths (Lepidoptera) feeding on Vaccinium uliginosum L. along an ecological gradient in central European peat bogs
Authors: Lozan Aurel , Spitzer Karel , Jaroš Josef , Khalaim Andrey , Rizzo Maria , Guerrieri Emilio , Bezděk Aleš
Published: August 2019

Parasitoids of leaf-spinning Lepidoptera associated with two isolated central European peat bogs were investigated. Five families of parasitoid Hymenoptera (Braconidae, lchneumonidae, Eulophidae, Pteromalidae and Encyrtidae) were recorded. Three categories were recognised: (1) primary parasitoids, (2) facultative hyperparasitoids and (3) obligatory hyperparasitoids. Ten species of Braconidae, five species and seven marked morphospecies among lchneumonidae, and three species of Chalcidoidea were identified. Despite of some niche-specific (but less host-specific) parasitoids, all these hymenopterans are likely to be generalists and none of them were confirmed to be habitat and/or host specialists. Unlike their eurytopic (opportunistic tyrphoneutral) parasitoids, the Lepidoptera hosts associated with peat bogs are partially highly stenotopic (tyrphobionts and tyrphophiles). The occurrence of parasitoids compared to their potential hosts was structured along an ecological (mesoclimatic) gradient, so most parasitoids were recorded from margins while stenotopic (narrow habitat adaptation) moths were mostly distributed near the centre of the bog habitat.
Trophic behaviour of the dragonfly Cordulegaster boltoni (Insecta: Odonata) in small creeks in NW Italy
Authors: Bo Tiziano , Fenoglio Stefano , López-Rodríguez Manuel , Tierno de Figueroa José
Published: August 2019

The order Odonata comprises many predaceous species that inhabit aquatic systems, and a few that are restricted to flowing waters. Cordulegaster boltoni is a widespread Odonata in Europe, which usually inhabits small lotic systems. In this study we analysed the gut contents of C. boltoni immature stages, collected in the Rocchetta Tanaro Natural Park (Italy, Piemonte). Two hundred and eleven individuals were collected, and their diet analyzed by dissection or clearing. Larvae appeared to be opportunistic predators, feeding on a variety of prey. Aquatic insects dominated their diet, while crustaceans, annelids, molluscs and terrestrial invertebrates were sporadically observed in the gut contents. An ontogenetic shift in the diet was detected, as small larvae consumed different prey than large ones. Our study suggests that C. boltoni is one of the dominant predators in the benthic communities of lowland small order streams of Piemonte, which, because of their environmental characteristics, are devoid of fish and stoneflies.
Description of a cave-dwelling species Duvalius karaormanicus sp. n. (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechinae) from the southwestern part of the Republic of Macedonia
Authors: Hristovski Slavčo
Published: August 2019

A new species, Duvalius karaormanicus sp. n., in the subgenus Euduvalius, is described from the type locality: Mlečnik cave in the Karaorman Mountain in the south-western part of the Republic of Macedonia. This is the second cave-dwelling Duvalius and the sixth representative of the genus so far recorded from the Republic of Macedonia. Based on its diagnostic characters, the new species is found to be related to the species in the “gogalai” and “petroclzilosi” groups. D. karaormanicus sp. n. occupies an intermediate position between the species from these two groups and is therefore placed in a separate “karaormanicus” species group.
Changes 2006–2010 in the list of Finnish insects
Authors: Silfverberg Hans
Published: August 2019

During the period 142 species have been deleted from the list of Finnish insects, and 1,223 species have been added to it. At the end of year 2010 a total of 21,613 insect species were known from Finland.
Chaetocladius Kieffer (Diptera: Chironomidae) in China
Authors: Wang Qian , Kong Fanqing , Wang Xinhua
Published: August 2019

Chaetocladius Kieffer in China is reviewed and a key to the males is provided. There are five Chinese species, of which three are described and illustrated as adultmales: C. absolutus Wang, Kong & Wang, sp. n., C. tibetensis Wang, Kong & Wang, sp. n. and C. triquetrus Wang, Kong & Wang, sp. n. Chaetocladius oyabevenustus Sasa, Kawai & Ueno is recorded from China for the first time.
Review of the cedar and oak forest-associated Epuraea latipes species group (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae, Epuraeinae), with description of a new species from southern Turkey
Authors: Avgın Sakine , Magri Donatella , Antonini Gloria , Mancini Emiliano , Jansson Nicklas , Lasoń Andrzej , Cline Andrew , Audisio Paolo
Published: August 2019

A new species of Epuraea, Epuraea sutcuimamun Avgm, Lasoń & Audisio sp. n., from southern Turkey (Taurus Chain) was identified using morphological analyses. This species is a member ofa circum—Mediterranean endemic group of sap beetles, the Epuraea latipes species group of the Dadopora lineage, which are mostly associated with cedar (Cedrus spp.) forests. Herein, the new species is described, the previously unknown association of the little-known Epuraea subparallela Grouvelle 1896 with meso-xerophilous oaks is reported, and some new records from southern Turkey (Taurus Chain) are listed for the latter species (previously only known from the Nur Mts. in SE Turkey, Osmaniye and Iskenderun provinces). An identification key to species of Dadopora lineage is also provided. Finally, the main palaeogeographic events affecting the Miocene to Holocene dispersal and evolution of species/populations of the Dadopora lineage on cedars and oaks, and the coincident distributional dynamics of Western Palaearctic Cedrus populations throughout the Mediterranean Basin, are discussed.
Midge distribution patterns at multiple spatial scales in shallow Finnish lakes revealed through sedimentary records
Authors: Luoto Tomi , Nevalainen Liisa , Salonen Veli-Pekka
Published: August 2019

This study was based on sedimentarymidge (Diptera:Nematocera) assemblages from multilake datasets along environmental transects from Finland (regional), southern Finland (semiregional), and Helsinki district (local) and an intralake dataset from eastern Finland (site-specific). The aim was to examine scale-dependencies in midge distribution. The results imply that distribution and abundance of midge taxa are related to scale: on the regional scale the forcing factors are related to prevailing climate conditions, on semiregional scale they are related to water quality, on more local scales predation pressure is the key variable and on site-specific scales habitat characteristics determine the species assemblages. Although the number of study siteswas not equal and not all environmental parameters were possible to measure fromall spatial scales, it is apparent that caution is required in midge-based environmental assessments, because changes in faunal composition are driven by factors operating at different spatial scales.
Distribution records of aphids (Hemiptera: Phylloxeroidea, Aphidoidea) associated with main forest-forming trees in Northern Europe
Authors: Stekolshchikov Andrey , Kozlov Mikhail
Published: August 2019

We report records of 25 species of aphids collected from four species of woody plants (Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies, Betula pubescens and B. pendula) at 50 study sites in Northern Europe, located from 59° to 70° N and from 10° to 60° E. Critical evaluation of earlier publications demonstrated that in spite of the obvious limitations of our survey, the obtained information substantially contributed to the knowledge of the distribution of aphids in North European Russia, including Murmansk oblast (103 species recorded to date), Republic of Karelia (58 species), Arkhangelsk oblast (37 species), Vologda oblast (17 species) and Republic of Komi (29 species). We confirm the occurrence of Cinara nigritergi in Southern Karelia; Pineus cembrae, Cinara pilosa and Monaphis antennata are for the first time recorded in Norway.
Spatial distribution and sampling of Corythucha ciliata (Hemiptera: Tingidae) in London plane trees
Authors: Wei He-Ping , Wang Feng , Ju Rui-Ting
Published: August 2019

Taylor’s power law and Iwao’s patchiness regression were used to describe the dispersion patterns for overwintering and wandering stages of Corythucha ciliata on the London plane trees, Platanus x acerifolia (Ait.) Willd. Both Taylor’s and Iwao’s tests fit the distribution data for the overwintering stage. The overwintering adults were spatially aggregated. In the wandering stage, Taylor’s power law consistently fit the data, whereas the fit of Iwao’s patchiness regression was erratic. Both Iwao’s and Taylor’s indices indicated a clumped distribution pattern for eggs, nymphs, and wandering adults. Trunk was identified as the best sampling target for the overwintering stage whereas twig was the best for the wandering stage. In order to determine the sample size for evaluating whether the population has reached the control threshold, the sampling of 35 and 7 trunks for the overwintering stage and 32 and 8 twigs per tree for the wandering stage would provide 0.5- and 0.25-precision levels, respectively.
Different male mate location behaviour of the Glanville fritillary butterfly in different landscapes in the Tianshan Mountains, northwestern China
Authors: Zhou Yan , Xu Chang , Chen Houqiang , Zhang Dandan , Long Yu , Yan Fengming , Xu Chongren , Wang Rongjiang
Published: August 2019

In a previous study most males of the Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) were caught in valleys, whereas almost all females were distributed on slopes in the Tianshan Mountains, northwestern China. To help understand this phenomenon, male mate location behaviours were observed in different landscapes of the Tianshan Mountains. In valleys, males exhibited perching behaviour. On slopes, spatial distribution of males showed patrolling behaviour on meadows, but intermediate behaviour between perching and patrolling at forest edge. The temporal distribution of males also varied, being found on slopes from 7:00 to 18:00, but in valleys from 8:00 to 13:00 each day. Ambient temperatures were higher on slopes than those in valleys between 8:00 to 13:00. Males exhibited lower tolerance to high temperature than females, leading to the conclusion that valleys are more likely to be used by males as thermoregulation sites, rather than for mating.
First survey of ground-dwelling ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on the uninhabited Gaja-jima Island, the Ryukyu archipelago, Japan
Authors: Katayama Motoki , Hosoya Tadatsugu , Toki Wataru
Published: August 2019

The ground-dwelling ant fauna on the uninhabited Gaja-jima Island, the Tokara Islands, the Ryukyu archipelago, Japan was investigated, which was the first survey on ants of the island. Twenty-three ant species were found during a visit of only eight hours in daytime. Four of them were new records to the Tokara Islands. Of the four new records, the southern limit of distributions was renewed for three species. Three exotic species, Pheidole fervens, Tetramorium bicarinatum, and Tapinoma melanocephalum were recognized, which seems relatively low given that ten exotic species have been altogether recorded from the Tokara Islands. The relationship between invasion by ants and the scale of human activity is discussed.
Records of interesting scythridids from Morocco, with description of Scythris scutulella Nupponen, sp. n. (Lepidoptera: Scythrididae)
Authors: Nupponen Kari , Kullberg Jaakko
Published: August 2019

Recent records of eight little known species of the family Scythrididae from Morocco are presented. The material was collected during two trips in mid-May 2010 and 2011. Scythris scutulella Nupponen, sp. n. is described. The previously unknown female genitalia of S. maculosa Bengtsson, 1997 are illustrated and described, and four species are reported as new to the Maghreb area. The known distribution range of each species is given.
Attagenus Latreille, 1802 (Coleoptera: Dermestidae: Attageninae) in Turkey with a description of a new species
Authors: Kadej Marcin , Háva Jiří
Published: August 2019

A new species of the large genus Attagenus Latreille, 1802, A. hadesi sp. n. from Turkey is described and illustrated. Morphological characteristics useful for identification are provided. A list of species of Attagenus from Turkey is also given.
A faunistic review of ground beetles of Lebiinae Bonelli, 1810 (Coleoptera: Carabidae) of Lithuania
Authors: Tamutis Vytautas , Barševskis Arvids
Published: August 2019

The paper presents the first review on species composition and distribution of ground beetles of Lebiinae Bonelli, 1810, subfamily (Coleoptera: Carabidae) in Lithuania. During the study, all available related published sources have been reviewed. A total of 482 records have been analyzed and more than 700 specimens collected since 1923 have been examined. Lebiinae subfamily is presented by 2 tribes in Lithuania. The tribe Odocanthini is monotypical with a single species. The other one, Lebiini tribe, is more diverse, represented by 4 subtribes, 7 genera and 24 species. The information on distribution, frequency and some features of ecology and zoogeography of 25 Lebiinae species found in Lithuanian is detailed. Demetrias atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1758) is reported for the first time for Lithuanian fauna and Philorhizus notatus (Stephens, 1827) is removed from the list of Lithuanian beetles.
Mites of the genus Anomaloppia Subías (Acari: Oppiidae) from Alborz province, northern Iran, with one new species and a key to the known species
Authors: Akrami Mohammad , Keshavarz Maryam , Saboori Alireza
Published: August 2019

In the course of a faunistic survey on oribatidmites in Alborz province, northern Iran, four species belonging to the genus Anomaloppia were collected: A. iranica, A. mazandaranica, A. differens and a hitherto unknown species which is named as A. alborzi sp. n. The new species is characterized by the rostral setae which are situated close to each other and by long sensilli, with a fusiform head and four long barbs and by smooth notogastral setae. Anomaloppia differens is recorded for the first time from Iran and a supplementary description is provided for this species on the basis of Iranian materials. An identification key to the species of Anomaloppia is given.
Diagnosis of the Coenosia pedella-group (Diptera: Muscidae), with descriptions of three new species from China
Authors: Wang Ping , Xue Wan-Qi
Published: August 2019

The Coenosia pedella-group is established and defined by the combination of the following characters: most species have one presutural dorsocentral seta, costa reaching the tip of media vein, abdomen with distinct spots, hind tibia with dorsal setae, lower calypter at least subequal in length to upper calypter, basis of cerci and surstyli of male short, length of cerci at most four times as long as its width, most of cerci enlarged in distal 1/3 and surstyli subtriangular with width of basal part longer than 1/3 of length. Three new species are described: C. disclambosa Xue & Wang sp. n., C. maoershanensis Xue & Wang sp. n. and C. sublacteipennis Xue&Wang sp. n. A key to the males of Palaearctic Region species of the Coenosia pedella-group is given.
Development and characterization of EST-SSRs for Muscidae (Diptera) and their cross-genera transferability
Authors: Wang Dan-Dan , Yang Dong-Xia
Published: August 2019

EST-SSR (Expressed Sequence Tag-Simple Sequence Repeat)markers were developed and used to examine genetic diversity of species assemblages of ten genera of Muscidae (Diptera), and specifically the genetic diversity of Phaonia Robineau species, from ten regions in China. 18 EST-SSR markers with high polymorphism and clear bands were screened out from 216 tested markers, with 219 alleles in total (95–280 bp) with an average of 6.1 alleles per locus. In various regions in China such as Tibet, Sichuan, and Yunnan, Muscidae species assemblages exhibited rich genetic diversity, with the polymorphism information content (PIC) values ranging from 0.831 to 0.934, while Hainan region showed a relatively low genetic diversity (PIC = 0.511). Low gene flow (Nm = 0.842) was found among the regions, and the average genetic differentiation coefficient (Fst) was 0.238, indicating a high degree of genetic differentiation among the ten surveyed assemblages. Accordingly, the ten genera of Muscidae exhibited high genetic diversity and genetic differentiation.
A new cave-dwelling species of Bisetocreagris Ćurčić (Arachnida, Pseudoscorpiones: Neobisiidae) from Yunnan Province, China
Authors: Li Yun-Chun , Shi Ai-Min , Liu Huai
Published: August 2019

A new pseudoscorpion species, Bisetocreagris xiaoensis Li & Liu, sp. n., is described and illustrated from specimens collected in caves in Yanjin County, Yunnan Province, China. An identification key is provided to all known cavedwelling representatives of the genus Bisetocreagris in the world.
PROMOTING STUDENTS’ COLLABORATION SKILL THROUGH PROJECT BASED LEARNING OF ENGLISH WRITING
Authors: Kurniawati Farida Nova , Susanto Susanto , Munir Ahmad
Published: August 2019

Abstract                This research is focused on Project Based Learning and collaboration skill of students. It is aimed to describe how Project Based Learning promotes students’ collaboration skill with others as one of four Cs skills in 21st of Century Skills. The subject of this study was five students in the ninth grade in one of state Islamic schools in Kediri. The researcher collected the data from observation and the recording video of the process of creating the project, which was wall magazine. The observation was done twice and the activities during the process of making wall magazine will be written in field note and recorded by using video recorder. This research highlights more on the process of creating the project rather than the product. Therefore, all the data will be in the form of verbal and non-verbal data. After selecting the appropriate data, the result shows that the students can reach all of indicators of collaboration skills with eleven examples as the evidences. In short, it can be concluded that Project Based Learning can promote students’ collaboration.Keywords : Project Based Learning, Collaboration Skill, Wall Magazine, Junior High School
Optimal Control Comparisons on a Flywheel Based Inverted Pendulum
Authors: Samiee Ahmad
Published: August 2019

This paper introduces a comparison between two optimal controllers on a flywheel-based inverted pendulum. Inverted pendulums have an essential place in developing under-actuation nonlinear control schemes due to their nonlinear structure. This system is a basic structure for many advanced systems such as biped and mobile wheeled robots. Optimal controllers addressed in this paper consist of State-Dependent Riccati Equation (SDRE) and Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR). A Proportional–Integral–Derivative controller (PID) is also designed and tested in the simulation. One axis self-balancing flywheel based inverted pendulum system is designed to validate the controllers' performance on an experimental setup.
Assessing Nurse Capacity and Workforce Development in Low Resource Settings
Authors: Webb Adele A. , Spear Brenda T.
Published: August 2019

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nurses and midwives account for about 50% of the global health workforce [1]. Given the large number of providers that this represents, it is imperative that this workforce be prepared at the highest level possible. With the attrition of nurses a growing concern, this worldwide issue is affecting the global nursing shortage in a profound way. In fact WHO predicts that the world will need an additional 9 million nurses and midwives by the year 2030 [1].
Nurses’ Perception of Caring Using a Relationship-Based Care Model
Authors: Peacock-Johnson Annette
Published: August 2019

Aim: Studies are lacking which examine nurses’ perception of caring when using a relationship-based care (RBC) model. This study examines nurses’ perception of caring using the Caring Assessment for Care Givers instrument (CACG).

Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive design was used to study responses of medical-surgical nurses who work primarily providing direct patient care in a 267 bed United States hospital. A demographic questionnaire was administered along with the Caring Assessment for Care Givers (CACG) instrument.

Results: The average respondent was female, held a Bachelor’s of Science Degree, and had 7.9 years of nurse employment experience. Results revealed an overall high perception of caring for the sample population with a mean total score of 107.14 (range of 25-125) using the CACG instrument. Of the five CACG subscales, the subscale for the caring process of ‘doing for’ had the highest overall composite score of 21.68 (range 5-25) while the subscale for the caring process of ‘knowing’ had the lowest overall composite score of 21.10 (5- 25 range). Further analyses found a small to moderate, positive relationship between the overall nurses’ perception of caring score and the number of years of experience in nursing (r = .29, p<.01) with high perceptions of caring reported by nurses with more experience. Using a Spearman Rho, no relationship was found between the nurses’ perceptions of caring and the highest level of nursing education (rs = -.02).

Conclusions: This study expands what is known about RBC and discusses implications for nursing practice and leadership. While nurses report an overall high perception of caring, lower mean scores on the subscales of ‘knowing’ and ‘being with’ suggest that there is still room for improvement. Further research is needed to examine more fully the meaning of these caring behaviors for nurses to support and cultivate these interpersonal, relationship-based skills..
Trends in Substance Use Treatment Admissions among the Homeless in the United States: 2005-2015
Authors: Famutimi Olubusayo Daniel , Thompson Kip R.
Published: August 2019

Substance abuse is a significant public health problem among the homeless population in the United States. In this study, we sought to investigate the recent patterns of substance abuse among homeless people in the United States and estimate the prevalence of co-occurring mental illness in this population, using the substance use treatment episode data set for admissions (TEDS-A) during 2005 through 2015. Males and non-Hispanic Black Americans constituted a disproportionately high percentage of the admissions. Five substance groups accounted for 98.1% of primary substances reported between 2005 and 2015: alcohol (46%), opiates (24.6%), cocaine/crack (13%), methamphetamine (MA) (8.5%) and marijuana/hashish (6%). Though there was a decline in the proportion of admissions that reported alcohol abuse, alcohol was the most frequently reported substance of abuse at admission, while opioids (heroin and non-heroin opiates) were the most common illicit drug reported. Admissions due to opioid abuse showed a rising trend during the study period, increasing from 19.8% in 2005 to 30.3% in 2015. The proportion of admissions that reported current intravenous drug use also showed a marked increase from 17.4% in 2005 to 28.7% in 2015. The age of initiation to substance use reported for most admissions was 12- 17 years and the most common primary substance reported in this age group was marijuana. We observed certain age effects on the type of substance abused in chi square analysis that was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). Our result suggests that marijuana was the preferred substance of abuse among adolescents aged 12-17 years, and with a transition from adolescence to adulthood, young people (18-34 years old) preferred to abuse other illicit drugs, notably opioids. As individuals moved into middle age and older, alcohol became the most commonly abused substance. Approximately one third of admissions of homeless people had a diagnosis of a mental illness in addition to a substance use problem.

Substance abuse remains a significant problem among the homeless population in the United States. The changing pattern of substance abuse implies that more psychosocial and healthcare needs may arise. This has important implications in policy and service delivery designs to meet the growing needs of the homeless population. Healthcare service delivery design must inculcate a coordinated and integrated approach that emphasizes treatment of homeless people with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring mental illness in order to halt this growing menace.
Healthcare System in the Arctic Zone of Russia. Known and Emerging Issues and Solutions to Them
Authors: Leksin V.N.
Published: August 2019

The impact on healthcare organization on the territory of Russian Arctic of unique natural and climatic, demographic, ethnic, settlement and professional factors of influencing the health of population, constantly or temporarily living on this territory is studied. The necessity is substantiated of various forms and resource provision with healthcare services such real and potential patients of Arctic medical institutions, as representatives of indigenous small peoples of the North, workers of mining and metallurgical industry, military personnel, sailors and shift workers. In this connection a correction of a number of All-Russian normative acts is proposed.
De-dollarization Process in the EAEU Member States as an Element of the Monetary Policy
Authors: Ivanova K.S.
Published: August 2019

Economic integration in the EEU region naturally captures the area of cooperation in the monetary sphere, which is a more high-level stage of integration in its classical understanding. The imbalances in macroeconomic development and a number of problems in the monetary systems of the EEU member-countries are an obstacle to the intensification of cooperation in the monetary sphere.
One of the significant problems, common to all the EEU member-states is the dollarization of their economies, which imposes restrictions on the ability of monetary bodies to regulate macroeconomic processes in the country. Replacing national currencies in settlements, payments and savings with «hard currencies» reduces the efficiency of transmission channels, worsens volatility indicators of national currencies and strengthens the spiral of formation of negative expectations regarding inflation levels. An increase in the debt load denominated in foreign currency, in particular for individuals, creates additional risks to the monetary systems of countries.
This article is devoted to the study of the problems of dollarization of the economies of the EEU member-states, of the required de-dollarization measures, as well as to the analysis of the prospects for the de-dollarization process spreading at the regional grouping level.
Perumusan Strategi Fakultas Teknik Universitas Suryakancana menggunakan Model Gabungan Balanced Scorecard, Sun-Tzu, Quality Function Deployment & Analisis SWOT
Authors: Subhan Ali
Published: August 2019

Abstract— The success of a college is influenced by various factors, both internal and external factors of the organization. Faculty of Engineering Suryakancana University is one of the many universities that manage higher education that must be able to survive from various challenges, obstacles and competition with other university institutions. This study aims to formulate the right strategy for Faculty of Engineering Universitas Suryakancana able to compete with the existing universities in Cianjur and in the West Java Province. The method used in this research is by combining several methods among others Balanced Scorecard, Sun-Tzu, Quality Function Deployment, and SWOT Analysis. Based on the result of research there are several formulation of strategy that must be implemented by Faculty of Engineering Suryakancana University, among others the implementation of quality assurance system, improvement of lecturer's resources, strict student selection, sharpening of vision and mission of college, and implementation of internal supervision system.Keywords: SWOT analysis, BSC, QFD, Sun-Tzu Strategy, Strategy Formulation
Pengukuran Tingkat Kepentingan Pelanggan Food Court Galaxy Mall Surabaya dengan Metode Kano Model
Authors: Rahardjo Benedictus , Limantara Yosafat Cahaya Putra , Cahyono Tania Nano , Anthoni Robert Yunior
Published: August 2019

Abstract— The research conducted focuses on the services provided by Galaxy Mall Surabaya regarding the food court. Food court is a place for customers to buy food in addition to the existing food stores, so the food court has an important role in the economy of a mall. The study was conducted to find out what things are considered important and must be in a food court, especially in Galaxy Mall Surabaya. This is gained through functional and dysfunctional questions. The study was conducted by distributing an online questionnaire. Questionnaires are distributed to 100 respondents from various backgrounds and know the food court of Galaxy Mall or have used the facility. The results obtained show that the factors asked have been applied by the Galaxy Mall well. The results of data recaps performed show that functional and dysfunctional questions on Kano Model produce indifferent result. These results are obtained in all functional and dysfunctional questions. Therefore, Galaxy Mall is able to apply the services that are important only in the management of his food court.Keywords: Importance Measurement; Service Quality; Kano Model; Indifferent
Perancangan dan Implementasi Self Assessment Untuk Sertifikasi ISO 9001:2015 Menggunakan Metode Baldrige Scoring
Authors: Rahardjo Benedictus
Published: August 2019

Abstract—X company is a kind of service company in the plating area. The aim of this research is designing a self-assessment checklist regarding to the requirement of ISO 9001:2015 quality management. Actually, this company has implemented the ISO 9001:2015, however they never did the internal audit. In the purpose of doing the internal audit, it needs a self-assessment checklist to help each department in recognizing their lack of document. The checklist is made based on the requirement of clause 4 until 10 in ISO 9001:2015. The scoring category in the checklist is modified based on Baldrige scoring in process and result dimension. The result of this research is the gap analysis presented from clause 4 until 10 in percentage, which are 68,57%, 80%, 64,44%, 80%, 71,6%, 82,67%, and 55,56%, respectively.Keywords: Quality Management System, ISO 9001:2015, Baldrige Scoring Abstrak— Perusahaan X adalah sebuah perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang jasa pelapisan logam (plating). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk perancangan checklist self-assessment terkait dengan kepentingan untuk melengkapi persyaratan sistem manajemen mutu ISO 9001:2015. Perusahaan ini sebenarnya telah menerapkan ISO 9001:2015, akan tetapi belum pernah melakukan audit internal. Dalam rangka melakukan audit internal, maka dibutuhkan sebuah checklist self-assessment untuk membantu tiap departemen mengetahui kekurangan dokumen yang ada. Dalam penelitian ini dirancang sebuah checklist self-assessment yang berdasarkan persyaratan klausul 4 hingga klausul 10 sesuai dengan sistem manajemen mutu ISO 9001:2015. Pada checklist ini, kategori penilaian yang digunakan adalah modifikasi dari kategori penilaian Baldrige pada dimensi proses dan hasil. Hasil dari penelitian ini diperoleh persentase analisa gap dari klausul 4 hingga klausul 10, berturut-turut adalah 68,57%, 80%, 64,44%, 80%, 71,6%, 82,67%, 55,56%.Kata kunci: Sistem Manajemen Mutu, ISO 9001: 2015, Penilaian Baldrige
El Geoportal para la Administración de Tierras en Colombia
Authors: Poyatos Benadero Moisés , Jenni Lorenz , Morales Ana Alexandra , Guarín Andrés , Barón Lina Victoria
Published: August 2019

Bajo el escenario de un país en Paz,1 Colombia aborda retos determinantes en cuan- to a la gestión del territorio, particularizados en: procesos de formalización masiva (Agencia Nacional de Tierras, 2017), permitir el acceso a campesinos mediante un gran Fondo de Tierras (Alto Comisionado para la Paz , 2016), restitución de tierras a víctimas de despojo y abandono forzoso,2 la administración de tierras baldías de la Nación,3 así como la delimitación y construcción de zonas de reserva campesi- na. 4 En este marco, se propuso la conformación de un “catastro multipropósito moderno que integre los sistemas de planeación e información del territorio”, frente a la realidad actual, caracterizada por un territorio donde el 28% de la superficie no tiene información catastral, y el 63.9% del catastro conformado no está actualizado (CONPES, 2016). Como eje estructurador en este proceso, uno de los fundamentos consiste en disponer de herramientas tecnológicas que permitan disponer de un sistema catastral multipropósito, interrelacionado con el Registro de la Propiedad, y con otros sistemas de información que apoye procesos y tomas de decisión relacio- nadas con la Administración del Territorio. 

Bajo este contexto, en la actualidad, con el apoyo del Proyecto “Modernización de la Administración de Tierras en Colombia”, de la Secretaría de Estado para Asuntos Económicos (SECO) de Suiza, se está construyendo el Geoportal para la Administración de Tierras. En este artículo se describirá el caso de estudio específi- co de ese Geoportal, actualmente en fase de desarrollo, desagregando algunos ele- mentos clave para su construcción, incidiendo en su vínculo como plataforma para la consolidación de los Acuerdos de Paz.
Nodo integrador de la información geográfica del Agro: Geoportal IDE MINAGRI de Chile
Authors: Barrera Vielma María Graciela , Libaque Terrones Iván
Published: August 2019

La Infraestructura de Datos Espaciales del Ministerio de Agricultura (IDE MINAGRI) de Chile, reúne a la información geográfica y servicios del Ministerio en una única plataforma tecnológica on-line interoperable. A través de esta plataforma se pone a disposición de los usuarios información geográfica consolidada y estandarizada, siendo la expresión espacial de la intervención del ministerio a nivel de políticas planes y programas, para gestionar y facilitar la toma de decisiones, principalmente entre autoridades ministeriales y profesionales del agro. La IDE MINAGRI se hace visible a través de su geoportal () y el responsable de la coordinación, mejora continua y ejecución técnica es el Centro de Información de Recursos Naturales (CIREN).
Membrane process and Graphene nano-particles in Water treatment
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department Of Civil Engineering, Sri Krishna College Of Engineering And Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India., Yogeshwaran V. , R.P Thamilselvan ,   UG Student, B.E Civil Engineering, Sri Krishna College Of Engineering And Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India., Dharshini V.M Divya ,   UG Student, B.E Civil Engineering, Sri Krishna College Of Engineering And Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India., T.S Vignathirishaa ,   UG Student, B.E Civil Engineering, Sri Krishna College Of Engineering And Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: August 2019

The suspended and dissolved particles presented in the water and wastewater in the size of 1-1000 nm which is more toxic and it causes severe effects to the aquatic life and living organisms. Nanotechnology is the method, which is newly developed in this world, to remove the very tiny particles presents in the water as well as wastewater with the help of nano-particles. Many nano-particles were used to remove the toxic contents presented in water and wastewater such as heavy metal concentration, dyes and some of the virus and bacteria etc. Compared to various nano-materials, Graphene is the type of smart material which is derived from the graphite, most widely used in all industrial sectors for various purposes. This review paper discussed about the importance of graphene usage in water and wastewater treatment technologies in recent days.
Mobius Function Graph Mn(G)
Authors:   Post Graduate Teacher, Christ the King Matriculation School, Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu,India, Aravinth R. H. , Vignesh R. ,   Division of Mathematics, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Published: August 2019

The study of graphs on positive integer n as its vertex set from 1 to n, the adjacency of vertices defined using tools of number theoretic functions is interesting and may focus new light on structure of the integers. This paper is concerned on some of the structural properties of the Möbius function graphs from the number theoretic Möbius function. Further we have discussed some basic observations, results concerning |E|, subgraph, perfect matching, completeness, independence number and chromatic number of Möbius function graphs along with new induced proper coloring method.