bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effects of Early Parental Death and Grief on Interpersonal Functioning and Alexithymia in Adults
Authors: Calderon Solara , Samstag Lisa Wallner , Papouchis Nicholas , Saunders Benjamin A.
Published: July 2019

Background: Empirical evidence suggests that individuals who have experienced the death of a parent early in life endorse interpersonal difficulties in adulthood. However, little is known about the underlying experiences that may lead to such distress. The current study examined whether individuals who experienced early parental death would endorse greater levels of alexithymia than individuals raised in intact families, and whether early parental death and interpersonal distress were linked through alexithymia and grief. Methods: A total of 160 participants in a parental death group and 183 in a comparison group completed self-report measures online. Statistical analyses were conducted using ANCOVA, mediation analysis, and regression. Results: We observed that the parental death group reported greater levels of alexithymia than the comparison group. Second, alexithymia mediated the relationship between early parent death and global interpersonal distress. Third, greater levels of complicated grief were related to greater levels of alexithymic traits in the parental death group. Conclusion: Results suggest that early parental death results in higher levels of alexithymic traits. Furthermore, alexithymia indirectly leads to interpersonal distress in this population. Finally, the link discovered between grief and alexithymia has important clinical implications.
Voice Parameter Changes in Professional Musician-Singers Singing with and without an Instrument: The Effect of Body Posture
Authors: Longo Lucia , Di Stadio Arianna , Ralli Massimo , Marinucci Irene , Ruoppolo Giovanni , Dipietro Laura , de Vincentiis Marco , Greco Antonio
Published: July 2019

Background and Aim: The impact of body posture on vocal emission is well known. Postural changes may increase muscular resistance in tracts of the phono-articulatory apparatus and lead to voice disorders. This work aimed to assess whether and to which extent body posture during singing and playing a musical instrument impacts voice performance in professional musicians. Subjects and Methods: Voice signals were recorded from 17 professional musicians (pianists and guitarists) while they were singing and while they were singing and playing a musical instrument simultaneously. Metrics were extracted from their voice spectrogram using the Multi-Dimensional Voice Program (MDVP) and included jitter, shift in fundamental voice frequency (sF0), shimmer, change in peak amplitude, noise to harmonic ratio, Voice Turbulence Index, Soft Phonation Index (SPI), Frequency Tremor Intensity Index, Amplitude Tremor Intensity Index, and maximum phonatory time (MPT). Statistical analysis was performed using two-tailed t tests, one-way ANOVA, and χ2 tests. Subjects’ body posture was visually assessed following the recommendations of the Italian Society of Audiology and Phoniatrics. Thirty-seven voice signals were collected, 17 during singing and 20 during singing and playing a musical instrument. Results: Data showed that playing an instrument while singing led to an impairment of the “singer formant” and to a decrease in jitter, sF0, shimmer, SPI, and MPT. However, statistical analysis showed that none of the MDVP metrics changed significantly when subjects played an instrument compared to when they did not. Shoulder and back position affected voice features as measured by the MDVP metrics, while head and neck position did not. In particular, playing the guitar decreased the amplitude of the “singer formant” and increased noise, causing a typical “raucous rock voice.” Conclusions: Voice features may be affected by the use of the instrument the musicians play while they sing. Body posture selected by the musician while playing the instrument may affect expiration and phonation.
Important Clinical Factors in Sequential Therapy Including Lenvatinib against Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Hiraoka Atsushi , Kumada Takashi , Atsukawa Masanori , Hirooka Masashi , Tsuji Kunihiko , Ishikawa Toru , Takaguchi Koichi , Kariyama Kazuya , Itobayashi Ei , Tajiri Kazuto , Shimada Noritomo , Shibata Hiroshi , Ochi Hironori , Tada Toshifumi , Toyoda Hidenori , Nouso Kazuhiro , Tsutsui Akemi , Nagano Takuya , Itokawa Norio , Hayama Korenobu , Imai Michitaka , Joko Kouji , Tanaka Hironori , Tamai Tsutomu , Koizumi Yohei , Hiasa Yoichi , Michitaka Kojiro , Kudo Masatoshi ,   Real-life Practice Experts for HCC (RELPEC) Study Group,   HCC 48 Group (hepatocellular carcinoma experts from 48 clinics in Japan)
Published: July 2019

Background/Aim: We evaluated clinical factors related to improved prognosis of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma patients (u-HCC), who were treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) sequential therapy, including lenvatinib (LEN). Materials/Methods: We enrolled 84 u-HCC cases treated with TKIs including LEN from March 2018 to January 2019 (median age 71 years, 63 males, Child-Pugh score (CPS) 5/6/7 = 62/21/1, tumor-node-metastasis stage of Liver Cancer Study Group of Japan 6th (TNM-LCSGJ) II/III/IVa/IVb = 12/30/5/37, Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer stage B/C = 33:51). Clinical findings at introduction of the initial TKI were retrospectively evaluated. Results: The median albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score at introduction of the initial TKI (sorafenib [SOR]/LEN = 80/4) was –2.56, and the past number of transarterial catheter chemoembolization was 3 (IQR: 2–5) (second-line: regorafenib [REG]/LEN/SOR = 31/49/4, third-line: LEN/REG = 31:1). The total period of administration with TKIs showed a good relationship with overall survival (OS) (r = 0.946, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.918–0.965, p < 0.001). The prognosis of the entire cohort was good (estimated median survival time: 46.4 months, 1-/2-/3-year OS rate [OSR] = 87.7/63.0/57.2%). A modified-ALBI grade (mALBI) of 2b (ALBI score >–2.27) was the only significant factor at the start of the initial TKI for poor prognosis (hazard ratio 2.319, 95% CI: 1.064–5.052, p = 0.034), while CPS (≥6) was not. Although there was no significant difference in TNM-LCSGJ (p = 0.213), the prognosis of patients with mALBI 1/2a (n = 66) showed better prognosis as compared to those with mALBI 2b (n = 18) (1-year/2-year/3-year OSR = 89.1/69.8/66% vs. 82.4/47.1/23.5%, p = 0.029). Conclusion: Good hepatic function (mALBI 1/2a) at introduction of the initial TKI is a requirement for improved prognosis of u-HCC undergoing TKI sequential therapy.
Living with Male Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Study of Men’s Experiences and Care Needs
Authors: Nguyen Truc Sophia , Bauer Maret , Maass Nicolai , Kaduszkiewicz Hanna
Published: July 2019

Background: Male breast cancer (MBC) is rare, and most previous studies limited their focus on clinical aspects of the disease. Psychosocial implications and care needs of MBC patients are poorly understood. Objectives: The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of men living with breast cancer and to identify supportive care needs. Methods: Eighteen men were interviewed using qualitative, semi-structured telephone interviews. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The majority of men did not have negative feelings about having a “women’s disease,” although some felt that stigmatization threatened their masculinity. Male sex was perceived as hindering access to adequate care. Patients identified key barriers including (1) a lack of awareness and experience of treating males among health professionals; (2) treatment and available information were based on evidence for females; and (3) lacking support services. Conclusion: To improve MBC care, it is important to raise awareness of the disease and to adapt treatment strategies, patient information, and support services to meet the needs of men.
Avaliação de indicadores de desempenho da área de engenharia clínica
Authors: Santos Rafael Maia Dos , Dallora Maria Eulália Lessa do Valle
Published: July 2019

Objetivo: Propor um conjunto de indicadores de desempenho para o Departamento de Engenharia Clínica (EC) de um hospital público universitário. Metodologia: Após pesquisa bibliográfica dos indicadores da área de engenharia clínica citados na literatura, foi elaborado um questionário aplicado a gestores de hospitais de alta complexidade, docentes e especialistas para avaliar a pertinência, credibilidade do resultado, esforço de apuração, simplicidade de interpretação e de algoritmo de cálculo dos indicadores. Resultados: Foram propostos 14 indicadores para o departamento de EC: percentual de conclusão do programa de manutenção preventiva, tempo médio de atendimento, tempo médio de paralisação de máquina, número de reparos repetidos, percentual do total de ordens de serviço concluídas, número de ordens de serviço por área, percentual de reparos realizados externamente, percentual de reparos realizados por erro do usuário, custo de manutenção versus custo de aquisição, custo total de manutenção, satisfação do funcionário, treinamento da equipe técnica, satisfação do cliente e treinamento de usuários. Conclusões: Numa instituição pública de grande porte e nível terciário, a escolha dos indicadores para compor um painel para a gestão do Departamento de EC, bem como a apuração dos resultados deve ser ponderada, tendo em vista que, instituições governamentais sofrem impactos diretos quanto à disponibilidade de verba e entraves burocráticos que, muitas vezes, geram impasses difíceis de serem solucionados. É importante que exista um trabalho de conscientização dos funcionários quanto ao seu papel nos resultados dos indicadores e na busca das metas estabelecidas pela organização, pois, somente esse conjunto vai permitir uma gestão de sucesso.
Subtype Specificity of Genetic Loci Associated With Stroke in 16 664 Cases and 32 792 Controls
Authors: Traylor Matthew , Anderson Christopher D. , Rutten-Jacobs Loes C.A. , Falcone Guido J. , Comeau Mary E. , Ay Hakan , Sudlow Cathie L.M. , Xu Huichun , Mitchell Braxton D. , Cole John W. , Rexrode Kathryn , Jimenez-Conde Jordi , Schmidt Reinhold , Grewal Raji P. , Sacco Ralph , Ribases Marta , Rundek Tatjana , Rosand Jonathan , Dichgans Martin , Lee Jin-Moo , Langefeld Carl D. , Kittner Steven J. , Markus Hugh S. , Woo Daniel , Malik Rainer ,   on behalf of the NINDS Stroke Genetics Network (SiGN) and International Stroke Genetics Consortium (ISGC)
Published: July 2019

Background:

Genome-wide association studies have identified multiple loci associated with stroke. However, the specific stroke subtypes affected, and whether loci influence both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, remains unknown. For loci associated with stroke, we aimed to infer the combination of stroke subtypes likely to be affected, and in doing so assess the extent to which such loci have homogeneous effects across stroke subtypes.

Methods:

We performed Bayesian multinomial regression in 16 664 stroke cases and 32 792 controls of European ancestry to determine the most likely combination of stroke subtypes affected for loci with published genome-wide stroke associations, using model selection. Cases were subtyped under 2 commonly used stroke classification systems, TOAST (Trial of Org 10172 Acute Stroke Treatment) and causative classification of stroke. All individuals had genotypes imputed to the Haplotype Reference Consortium 1.1 Panel.

Results:

Sixteen loci were considered for analysis. Seven loci influenced both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, 3 of which influenced ischemic and hemorrhagic subtypes under both TOAST and causative classification of stroke. Under causative classification of stroke, 4 loci influenced both small vessel stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage. An
EDNRA
locus demonstrated opposing effects on ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. No loci were predicted to influence all stroke subtypes in the same direction, and only one locus (12q24) was predicted to influence all ischemic stroke subtypes.

Conclusions:

Heterogeneity in the influence of stroke-associated loci on stroke subtypes is pervasive, reflecting differing causal pathways. However, overlap exists between hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, which may reflect shared pathobiology predisposing to small vessel arteriopathy. Stroke is a complex, heterogeneous disorder requiring tailored analytic strategies to decipher genetic mechanisms.
Dynamic Changes in Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Particulate Matter and Incidence of Hypertension in Adults
Authors: Bo Yacong , Guo Cui , Lin Changqing , Chang Ly-yun , Chan Ta-Chien , Huang Bo , Lee Kam-Pui , Tam Tony , Lau Alexis K.H. , Lao Xiang Qian , Yeoh Eng-Kiong
Published: July 2019

Many countries dedicated in mitigation of air pollution in the past several decades. However, little is known about how air quality improvement affects health. Therefore, we conducted current study to investigate dynamic changes in long-term exposure to ambient particulate matter (PM
2.5
) and incidence of hypertension in a large longitudinal cohort. We recruited 134 978 adults aged 18 years or above between 2001 and 2014. All the participants received a series of standard medical examinations, including measurements of blood pressure. The PM
2.5
concentration was estimated using a satellite-based spatiotemporal model at a high resolution (1×1 km
2
). The change in long-term exposure to PM
2.5
(ΔPM
2.5
) was defined as the difference between the values measured during follow-up and during the immediately preceding visit, and a negative value indicated an improvement in PM
2.5
air quality. Time-varying Cox model was used to examine the associations between ΔPM
2.5
and the development of hypertension. The results show that PM
2.5
concentrations increased in 2002, 2003, and 2004, but began to decrease in 2005. Every 5 µg/m
3
change in exposure to PM
2.5
(ie, a ΔPM
2.5
of 5 µg/m
3
) was associated with a 16% change in the incidence of hypertension (hazard ratio, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.82–0.86). Both stratified and sensitivity analyses generally yielded similar results. We found that an improvement in PM
2.5
exposure is associated with a decreased incidence of hypertension. Our findings demonstrate that air pollution mitigation is an effective strategy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Homoarginine Supplementation Prevents Left Ventricular Dilatation and Preserves Systolic Function in a Model of Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Rodionov Roman N. , Begmatov Hoshimjon , Jarzebska Natalia , Patel Ketul , Mills Matthew T. , Ghani Zulaikha , Khakshour Doreen , Tamboli Pankti , Patel Mitul N. , Abdalla Mirette , Assaf Maryann , Bornstein Stefan R. , Millan Jose Luis , Bode‐Böger Stefanie M. , Martens‐Lobenhoffer Jens , Weiss Norbert , Savinova Olga V.
Published: July 2019

Background

Homoarginine (
hA
rg) has been shown to be cardioprotective in a model of ischemic heart failure; however, the mechanism remains unknown.
hA
rg can inhibit tissue‐nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (
TNAP
), an enzyme that promotes vascular calcification. We hypothesized that
hA
rg will exert beneficial effects by reducing calcification in a mouse model of coronary artery disease associated with
TNAP
overexpression and hypercholesterolemia.

Methods and Results

TNAP
was overexpressed in the endothelium in mice homozygous for a low‐density lipoprotein receptor mutation (wicked high cholesterol [
WHC
] allele).
WHC
and
WHC
–endothelial
TNAP
mice received placebo or
hA
rg supplementation (14 mg/L in drinking water) starting at 6 weeks of age simultaneously with an atherogenic diet. Outcomes were compared between the groups after 4 to 5 weeks on treatment. Experiments were performed in males, which presented a study limitation. As expected,
WHC
–endothelial
TNAP
mice on the placebo had increased mortality (median survival 27 days,
P
<0.0001), increased coronary calcium and lipids (
P
<0.01), increased left ventricular end‐diastolic diameter (
P
<0.0001), reduced ejection fraction (
P
<0.05), and increased myocardial fibrosis (
P
<0.0001) compared with
WHC
mice. Contrary to our hypothesis,
hA
rg neither inhibited
TNAP
activity in vivo nor reduced coronary artery calcification and atherosclerosis in
WHC
–endothelial
TNAP
mice; however, compared with the placebo,
hA
rg prevented left ventricular dilatation (
P
<0.01), preserved ejection fraction (
P
<0.05), and reduced myocardial fibrosis (
P
<0.001).

Conclusions

The beneficial effect of
hA
rg supplementation in the setting of calcified coronary artery disease is likely due to its direct protective actions on the myocardial response to the ischemic injury and not to the inhibition of
TNAP
activity and calcification.
Outcome in Direct Versus Transfer Patients in the DAWN Controlled Trial
Authors: Aghaebrahim Amin , Jadhav Ashutosh P. , Hanel Ricardo , Sauvageau Eric , Granja Manuel F. , Zhang Yanchang , Haussen Diogo C. , Budzik Ronald F. , Bonafe Alain , Bhuva Parita , Ribo Marc , Cognard Christophe , Sila Cathy , Yavagal Dileep , Hassan Ameer E. , Smith Wade S. , Saver Jeffrey , Liebeskind David S. , Nogueira Raul G. , Jovin Tudor G. ,   for the DAWN Investigators
Published: July 2019

Background and Purpose—

The impact of transfer status on clinical outcomes in the DAWN (DWI or CTP Assessment With Clinical Mismatch in the Triage of Wake-Up and Late Presenting Strokes Undergoing Neurointervention With Trevo) population is unknown. We analyzed workflow and clinical outcome differences between direct versus transfer patients in the DAWN population.

Methods—

The following time metrics were analyzed for each group: (1) last known well to hospital arrival, (2) hospital arrival to eligibility imaging, (3) hospital arrival to arterial puncture, (4) qualifying imaging to arterial puncture, (5) last known well to arterial puncture, (6) last known well to reperfusion. The primary end point was the rate of functional independence (90-day modified Rankin Scale [mRS] score, 0–2). Using univariate unconditional logistic regression, we calculated odds ratios and 95% CIs for the association between clinically relevant time metrics, transfer status, and functional independence (mRS 0–2).

Results—

A total of 206 patients were enrolled. Among these, 121 (59%) patients were transferred, and 85 (41%) patients presented directly to a thrombectomy capable center. Median time last seen well to hospital arrival time was similar between the 2 groups (678 versus 696 minutes). The time from hospital arrival to groin puncture was significantly longer in direct patients compared with transferred patients 140 minutes (interquartile range, 105.5–177.5 minutes) and 88 minutes (interquartile range, 55–125 minutes), respectively (
P
<0.001). Differences in treatment effect or differences in rates of mRS 0–2 in the thrombectomy treated patients were not statistically significant in direct versus transfer patients (odds ratios for mRS 0–2, thrombectomy versus control, were 5.62 in direct and 6.63 in transfer patients, respectively, Breslow-Day
P
=0.817).

Conclusions—

Although transfer patients had a faster door to puncture time, benefits of thrombectomy, and rates of mRS 0 to 2 in the treatment group were similar between direct and transferred patients in the DAWN population. These results may inform prehospital and primary stroke centers triage protocols in patients presenting in the late time window.

Clinical Trial Registration—

URL:
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov
. Unique identifier: NCT02142283.
Prevention of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Stenting
Authors: Knijnik Leonardo , Rivera Manuel , Blumer Vanessa , Cardoso Rhanderson , Fernandes Amanda , Fernandes Gilson , Ferreira Tanira , Romano Jose G. , Lambrakos Litsa K. , Cohen Mauricio G.
Published: July 2019

Background and Purpose—

The optimal antithrombotic strategy to balance thromboembolic and bleeding events, especially acute stroke, for patients with atrial fibrillation following coronary stenting remains a matter of debate. We conducted a network meta-analysis to identify the antithrombotic regimen associated with the lowest rate of bleeding and thromboembolic events in atrial fibrillation after coronary stenting.

Methods—

PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Central were searched for randomized controlled trials and observational studies of patients with atrial fibrillation after coronary stenting. The outcomes of interest were stroke, myocardial infarction, major adverse cardiac events, mortality, and major bleeding. A network meta-analysis was performed comparing the available antithrombotic regimens in the literature.

Results—

Three randomized and 15 observational studies were included, with a total of 23 478 participants. Median follow-up was 2 years. Network meta-analysis demonstrated that vitamin K antagonist plus single antiplatelet therapy or direct-acting oral anticoagulant plus single antiplatelet therapy were the most effective regimens in preventing stroke. Direct-acting oral anticoagulant regimens were associated with lower major bleeding rates than vitamin K antagonist regimens. Regimens with dual antiplatelet therapy were associated with lower rates of myocardial infarction. Vitamin K antagonist plus dual antiplatelet therapy was associated with a lower mortality and low-dose direct-acting oral anticoagulants with decreased major cardiovascular adverse events.

Conclusions—

Direct-acting oral anticoagulant regimens were associated with less major bleeding and major cardiovascular adverse events, but vitamin K antagonists were associated with decreased mortality and stroke. These results suggest that the decision of antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation after percutaneous coronary intervention needs to be individualized.
Editorial: Topological Neuroscience
Authors: Expert Paul , Lord Louis-David , Kringelbach Morten L. , Petri Giovanni
Published: July 2019

Topology, in its many forms, describes relations. It has thus long been a central concept in neuroscience, capturing structural and functional aspects of the organization of the nervous system and their links to cognition. Recent advances in computational topology have extended the breadth and depth of topological descriptions. This Focus Feature offers a unified overview of the emerging field of topological neuroscience and of its applications across the many scales of the nervous system from macro-, over meso-, to microscales.
Cladosporium species associated with disease symptoms on Passiflora edulis and other crops in Brazil, with descriptions of two new species
Authors: ROSADO ANDRÉ W. C. , CUSTÓDIO FÁBIO A. , PINHO DANILO B. , FERREIRA ANA PAULA S. , PEREIRA OLINTO L.
Published: July 2019

Fungi belonging to the genus Cladosporium are cosmopolitan occurring in various substrate or hosts. Cladosporium spp. are responsible for economic losses in numerous agricultural crops, causing leaf spots, scab, postharvest rots and other disease symptoms. The etiology of many diseases associated with these symptoms is still uncertain. The aim of this research was to determine the identity of Cladosporium isolates associated with passionfruit scab and some postharvest rots on different crops in Brazil, based on phylogenetic and morphological analyses. The phylogenetic analyses indicated that all samples belong to the C. cladosporioides complex. Three previously described Cladosporium species were identified: Cladosporium pseudocladosporioides (on kiwi, passionfruit and taro), C. subuliforme (on passionfruit) and C. tenuissimum (on cashew fruit, papaya and passionfruit). In addition, four putative new species were found: Cladosporium passiflorae sp. nov., C. passifloricola sp. nov., Cladosporium sp. 1 and Cladosporium sp. 2, all occurring on passionfruit. This study is the first report of the presence of seven different species of Cladosporium associated with diseased passionfruit. Moreover, this paper represents the first report of C. pseudocladosporioides associated with postharvest rot on kiwi and taro and C. tenuissimum on cashew fruit in Brazil. This study contributes with several taxonomic novelties for the knowledge about the diversity of Cladosporium cladosporioides complex, especially those associated with plant diseases.
Two new species of Lycianthes (Capsiceae, Solanaceae) from Mexico and Guatemala
Authors: DEAN ELLEN , ARCHILA FREDY , POORE JENNIFER , KANG HANNAH , ANGUIANO-CONSTANTE MARCO ANTONIO , STARBUCK THOMAS , RODRIGUEZ ANNAMARIE
Published: July 2019

Two cloud forest species of Lycianthes are newly described: L. breedlovei from the state of Chiapas, Mexico and L. fredyclaudiae from the state of Baja Verapaz, Guatemala. Both species have orange-brown, multangulate-stellate trichomes in which the rays of the trichome are rebranched, white to pale lilac flowers (with darker violet-purple lobes in L. breedlovei), and unequal stamens. Morphologically, they resemble L. hortulana of Honduras, but both new species have previously been misidentified as L. cuchumatanensis. This article provides species descriptions, maps of geographic distributions, drawings of trichomes, and images of the flowers and specimens of the two new species, as well as a comparison chart of morphological characters used to separate L. breedlovei and L. fredyclaudiae from similar species.
Cornus sunhangii (Cornaceae), a new species from Tibet (China)
Authors: LV ZHEN-YU , HUANG XIAN-HAN , ZHANG XU , YUSUPOV ZIYOVIDDIN , WANG HENG-CHANG , TOJIBAEV KOMILJON , DENG TAO , LI ZHI-MIN
Published: July 2019

Cornus sunhangii, a new species from Bari, at an elevation of 1988 m, in north Mêdog County, Tibet, China, is described. It is morphologically similar to C. capitata, but differs in the infructescence size, the length of the peduncle, the number of trichomes. The status of C. sunhangii, which is the earliest divergent in Cornus subg. Syncarpea, was confirmed by phylogenetic analyses using four chloroplast markers (atpB, rbcL, matK and ndhF). It has potential economic benefits, since similar species of Cornus have been used as food, oil, wood production and ornament.
Species occurrence and distribution of Trichoptera (caddisflies) in California
Authors: MENDEZ PATINA K. , MYERS MARILYN J. , DAMEROW JOAN E. , LEW CHRISTINA , RESH VINCENT H.
Published: July 2019

A formal list of the caddisflies of California has not been published since 1956, at which time just over 170 species were included.  Since then, the estimate of Trichoptera richness in the state has doubled.  We used just under 7,000 digital records from online repositories and museum databases to compile a preliminary faunal list.  To gain a broader view of the distribution of caddisflies in California, we augmented this dataset with almost 46,000 larval biomonitoring records for Trichoptera from the California Digital Exchange Network.  We compared this digital species list derived from collection records to three existing literature resources: Donald Denning’s original species list from 1956, a list by Donald Burdick in 2010, and the published records documented in the Distributional Checklist of Nearctic Trichoptera by Rasmussen & Morse in 2018.  The California species richness for Trichoptera based on these resources is 333 species, with another 69 taxa occurring in collections that require expert review of the material before adding to these totals.  Monitoring data, although extensive, did not contribute to the species list, but highlighted differences in collection location emphasis. Digital records can be powerful tools for compiling preliminary taxa and distribution lists, but oftentimes only partial verbatim label information (i.e. not containing full localities) limits further spatial analysis.
A new expanded revision of the European high mountain Sciadia tenebraria species group (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)
Authors: HUEMER PETER , HAUSMANN AXEL
Published: July 2019

Sciadia tenebraria auctorum from European high mountains was recently recognized to be a complex of several allopatric species. In this paper the group is revised anew on the basis of extended studies of collections and combined analysis of morphological and molecular traits. The habitus and male and female genitalia of all taxa are figured. Five species and two subspecies are recognized as valid. The name Geometra horridaria Hübner, 1799 is not available for that group, being a junior primary homonym. Two taxa, Sciadia sabaudiensis Leraut, 2008 and Geometra torvaria Hübner, 1813 are downgraded from species rank to the synonymy of Sciadia tenebraria (Esper, 1806). Sciadia innuptaria (Herrich-Schäffer, 1852) is raised from the synonymy of Sciadia tenebraria to species rank. One new species and one new subspecies are described: Sciadia dolomitica sp. nov. from the Dolomite mountains, South Tyrol, northern Italy; and Sciadia tenebraria taurusica ssp. nov. from Hohe Tauern mountains, East Tyrol, Austria. A lectotype is designated for Gnophos innuptaria Herrich-Schäffer, 1852, and neotypes are designated for Geometra tenebraria Esper, 1806 and Geometra torvaria Hübner, 1813.
Rediscovery and redescription of Hystrichophora loricana (Grote) (Tortricidae: Olethreutinae)
Authors: GILLIGAN TODD M. , HARRISON TERRY , GIBSON LORAN D.
Published: July 2019

Here we provide information on the recently rediscovered Hystrichophora loricana (Grote) (Fig. 1). Previously known only from the male Holotype (Fig. 2), H. loricana was brought to the attention of the second author after a brief description of the species was published in “Olethreutine moths of the Midwestern United States” (Gilligan et al., 2008). The second author has observed and collected H. loricana over the last 15 years at two locations in Coles County, Illinois, usually in association with Orbexilum onobrychis (Nuttall) Rydberg (Fabaceae). Subsequent searches for stands of this plant in Kentucky by the third author led to discovery of a colony of H. loricana and collection of the first female. This paper provides the first biological notes on this species, as well as the first complete description of the adult and male and female genitalia.
Two new dolichoderine ant genera from Madagascar: Aptinoma gen. n. and Ravavy gen. n. (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Authors: FISHER BRIAN L.
Published: July 2019

The Malagasy dolichoderine ant genera Aptinoma and Ravavy and the following species are newly described: Aptinoma mangabe sp. n. (type species), Aptinoma antongil sp. n., and Ravavy miafina sp. n. (type species). A key to the five dolichoderine genera of the Malagasy region based on workers is presented.
Description of the tadpoles of Phyllodytes brevirostris (Anura: Hylidae)
Authors: VIEIRA WASHINGTON L. S. , SANTANA GINDOMAR G. , DA NÓBREGA CARNEIRO DOS SANTOS SÔNIA CRISTINA , ALVES RÔMULO R. N. , PEREIRA-FILHO GENTIL A.
Published: July 2019

The genus Phyllodytes, comprises twelve species (Frost 2008), and only the tadpoles of Phyllodytes auratus, P. melanomystax, P. gyrinaethes e P. edelmoi were described until now. The present work describes the tadpoles of P. brevirostris, using external morphological features and internal oral characteristics, and compares them to other tadpoles of species belonging to the genus.
A daily journal of taxonomy for rapid species discovery
Authors: ZHANG ZHI-QIANG
Published: July 2019

Zootaxa is eight years old. It is time that we publish Zootaxa daily to further accelerate species discovery and publication.
A redefinition of Dorythrips (Thysanoptera: Melanthripidae) with a description of a new species from Argentina
Authors: DE BORBÓN CARLOS MANUEL
Published: July 2019

A new species of Melanthripidae, Dorythrips moundi, is described from Mendoza, Argentina, from the flowers of Zuccagnia punctata (Fabaceae). This species differs from the other members of Dorythrips because it lacks the cephalic projection previously considered characteristic of this genus. The genus is redefined and a key provided to the four genera of Melanthripidae worldwide, together with a key to the six species of Dorythrips. Two of these are from Western Australia and four from southern South America, with D. chilensis recorded from Argentina for the first time.
A new species of invasive gall wasp (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae) on blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) in California
Authors: LA SALLE JOHN , ARAKELIAN GEVORK , GARRISON ROSSER W. , GATES MICHAEL W.
Published: July 2019

The blue gum gall wasp, Selitrichodes globulus La Salle & Gates, n. sp. (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Tetrastichinae), is described as an invasive gall inducer on blue gum, Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (Myrtaceae), in California.
A new species of Mountain Viscacha (Chinchillidae: Lagidium Meyen) from the Ecuadorean Andes
Authors: LEDESMA KARIM J. , WERNER FLORIAN A. , SPOTORNO ANGEL E. , ALBUJA LUIS H.
Published: July 2019

A new species of mountain viscacha, Lagidium ahuacaense, is described based on a specimen and a mitochondrial cytochrome b (cyt b) sequence obtained from a second individual from Cerro El Ahuaca, Loja Province, Ecuador. In several external and craniodental measurements, the new species differed significantly from the three congeneric species (greatest length of skull, basilar, nasal length, palatilar length, length of diastema, least interorbital breadth, breadth of rostrum and skull height). The cyt b sequence of the Ecuadorean viscacha differed by 14 exclusive nucleotide substitutions from all other sequences of Lagidium examined. Kimura 2-parameter (K2P) genetic distances of the Ecuadorean sequence were 8.1–11.0% to L. peruanum, 7.9–9.9% to L. viscacia and 9.7% to L. wolffsohni. The single known population of the newly described species may not comprise more than a few dozen individuals and warrants urgent conservation actions.
African Dacus (Diptera: Tephritidae); New Species and Data, with Particular Reference to the Tel Aviv University Collection
Authors: WHITE IAN M. , GOODGER KIM F. M.
Published: July 2019

Seventeen new species are described: Dacus abruptus, D. acutus, D. albiseta, D. brunnalis, D. insolitus, D. kaplanae, D. kurrensis, D. luteovittatus, D. magnificus, D. pseudapostata, D. pseudomirificus, D. senegalensis, D. transversalis, D. velutifrons, D. vestigivittatus, D. xanthinus, D. yaromi. Two species have changed status: D. devure Hancock is newly placed as a synonym of D. africanus Adams; D. mochii Bezzi stat.rev. is removed from synonymy with D. annulatus Becker and redescribed. Two subgeneric changes are made: D. nairobensis White and D. seguyi (Munro) are placed in sg. Lophodacus [both from sg. Didacus]. New descriptive data are presented for several species; these include first known male of D. gabonensis White, D. parvimaculatus White, D. seguyi and D. semisphaereus Becker; first known female of D. blepharogaster Bezzi, D. merzi White and D. nairobensis White. Revised host data are presented for Bactrocera mesomelas (Bezzi), and new male lure data for D. congoensis White, D. fuscovittatus Graham and D. pleuralis Collart. New country records are listed for a further sixteen species.
Sternal pore plates (glandular areas) of male Thripidae (Thysanoptera)
Authors: MOUND LAURENCE A.
Published: July 2019

Variation is illustrated in the specialized areas known as pore plates (glandular areas or areae porosae) that occur on the sternites of males of many Thysanoptera species, and the occurrence of these structures in genera of Thripidae is tabulated. Pore plates are present in more than 60% of genera in this family, and known to be absent in about 20%; males are not known in a further 20% of the genera. In families of Terebrantia other than Thripidae, pore plates also occur in Fauriellidae, Heterothripidae and Adiheterothripidae, but not in Aeolothripidae, Melanthripidae and Uzelothripidae. Females in a very few species of Thripidae have pore plates apparently similar to those of males.
Cubadeutella cavernicola, a new genus and species of Caprellidae (Crustacea: Amphipoda) from Cuba
Authors: ORTIZ MANUEL , GUERRA-GARCÍA JOSÉ M. , LALANA ROGELIO
Published: July 2019

Cubadeutella cavernicola new genus, new species, is described based on specimens collected from a cave of southern Cuba, Caribbean Sea. Cubadeutella new genus is close to Deutella, but presents a higher number of plesiomorphic characters: the number of articles in antenna 1 is higher in Cubadeutella (20–22) than in Deutella (7–14); the flagellum of antenna 2 in Cubadeutella is 4 articulate while it is 2-articulate in Deutella and the pereopods 3 and 4 are 4-articulate in Cubadeutella and 1 or 2-articulate in Deutella. Cubadeutella, together with Triantella and Protellina are the only genera in the Caprellinae with the flagellum of antennae 2 more than 2-articulate, and the presence of 4-articulate pereopod 3 and 4 is unique in the Caprellidae.
A revision of the South African leafhopper genus Drakensbergena Linnavuori (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Drakensbergeninae)
Authors: STILLER MICHAEL
Published: July 2019

The leafhopper genus Drakensbergena is revised. Two species are redescribed: the type-species, D. fuscovittata Linnavuori and D. ochracea Linnavuori. The following 16 species are described as new: D. armstrongi, D. austrina, D. bisulca, D. breviata, D. cuneifer, D. deorsuspina, D. festucacola, D. gigascutica, D. labeona, D. lobulata, D. longinqua, D. phaeogramma, D. prolixa, D. retrospina, D. simulata and D. spinula. Keys are provided for the identification of all the species.
A revision of the genus Lycomorphon (Coleoptera: Lycidae)
Authors: NASCIMENTO ELYNTON ALVES DO , BOCAKOVA MILADA
Published: July 2019

The Neotropical genus Lycomorphon Pic, 1922 is revised. Eleven species are classified in the genus, six of them are redescribed, five species (Lycomorphon brasiliense sp. n., L. amazonicum sp. n., L. bimaculatum sp. n. L. bolivianum sp. n., L. fulvohumeralis sp. n.) are proposed as new to science. Lycomorphon elongaticolle v. diversicolle Pic, 1926 is raised to species status, and Idiopteron irregularis is transferred to the genus Lycomorphon. The new subgenus Spinolycus sg. n. is proposed within Lycomorphon.
A literature review of the sponge-dwelling gobiid fishes of the genus Elacatinus from the western Atlantic, with description of two new Caribbean species
Authors: RANDALL JOHN E. , LOBEL PHIILLIP S.
Published: July 2019

Nineteen species of the neotropical gobiid genus Elacatinus are currently known from the western Atlantic, six of which are closely associated with sponges. Elacatinus colini is described as a new species of sponge-dwelling goby from Belize and Islas de la Bahía, Honduras. Formerly regarded as a color variant of E. xanthiprora (Böhlke & Robins) from Florida, it is differentiated principally by having a white instead of bright yellow stripe on the body, and 17 or 18 vs. 19 or 20 pectoral-fin rays. A second new species, E. serranilla, also formerly identified as a color form of E. xanthiprora, is described from three specimens from the Serranilla Bank in the Caribbean Sea (15°50’N, 79°50’W) and one from Jamaica (formerly a paratype of E. xanthiprora). It is distinct in having 10 dorsal soft rays (vs. 11 or 12 for E. xanthiprora), a bluish white dorsolateral stripe and median rostral band, longer dorsal-fin spines, and longer dorsal and anal soft rays. Elacatinus xanthiprora is presently known from Dry Tortugas (type locality) north to Miami in the Atlantic, and north to 28°41’N, 83°45’W on the Gulf coast of Florida, where the largest specimen (ANSP 148926, 43.1 mm SL) was collected at a depth of 26 m. Specimens off the east coast of Nicaragua in 27 m, and from nearby Isla de Providencia in 3–13 m, also previously identified as E. xanthiprora, probably represent two different undescribed species. Additional collection of specimens from the latter two localities is recommended for details of life color and DNA analysis.
Review of the sponge genus Penares (Demospongiae, Tetractinellida, Astrophorina) in the New Zealand EEZ, with descriptions of new species
Authors: SIM-SMITH CARINA , KELLY MICHELLE
Published: July 2019

The genus Penares Gray 1867 (Tetractinellida Marshall; Astrophorina Sollas; Geodiidae Gray) is reviewed from new and existing New Zealand collections, with 75 specimens examined and registered. The only species known from New Zealand prior to this study, P. tylotaster Dendy 1924, is re-examined and re-described from the holotype, using new scanning electron microscope images. Nine new species are described from New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone: P. mollis sp. nov., P. aureus sp. nov., P. vermiculatus sp. nov., P. kermadecensis sp. nov., P. turmericolor, sp. nov., P. deformis sp. nov., P. okokewae sp. nov., P. orbis sp. nov., and P. astronavis sp. nov. A specimen of P. schulzei (Dendy 1905), first described from Sri Lanka and subsequently recorded from New Caledonia, was also found in New Zealand, extending the range of this species. This study brings the total New Zealand Penares fauna to 11 species, making a significant contribution to the now, global total of 39 species. All previously described Penares species are reviewed based on their published descriptions, and species names have been corrected to their masculine form. Based on the published description of P. obtusus Lendenfeld 1907, it is recommended that this species be reassigned to the genus Stelletta Schmidt 1862.
A new species of Heliothrips (Thysanoptera, Panchaetothripinae), based on morphological and molecular data
Authors: XIE YANLAN , MOUND LAURENCE A. , ZHANG HONGRUI
Published: July 2019

Heliothrips longisensibilis sp. n. is described from the tropical regions of southern China, Yunnan and Hainan, based on morphology and data from mitochondrial and nuclear genes. However, specimens that are identical in colour and structure are reported from northern Brazil, and this is presumably the area of origin of this new species. The area of origin within South America of the Greenhouse Thrips, Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis, is discussed and remains in doubt. An identification key to the four species of Heliothrips is provided.
Characteristics of Recent Vehicle-Related Fatalities during Active Precipitation in the United States
Authors: Tobin Dana M. , Kumjian Matthew R. , Black Alan W.
Published: July 2019

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) database were used to identify vehicle-related fatalities that occurred during active precipitation from 2013 to 2017. Changes to FARS for 2013–present allow the identification of freezing rain, in addition to rain, snow, sleet, and precipitation mixtures as prevailing precrash atmospheric conditions. The characteristics of vehicle-related fatalities for each precipitation type identified in FARS were assessed in terms of total numbers, roadway surface conditions, location, and annual and diurnal variability. Vehicle-related fatalities were also matched to nearby Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) and Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) precipitation-type reports to determine their agreement with precipitation types documented in FARS. Of the vehicle-related fatalities examined, 8.6% occurred during precipitation, with these fatalities further divided by precipitation type of approximately 81% rain, 14% snow, and 5% sleet, freezing rain, and mixtures of precipitation. Unexpected discrepancies between the numbers of sleet- versus freezing-rain-related fatalities reveal that caution should be taken when using FARS to identify these precipitation types. ASOS/AWOS precipitation-type reports have moderate agreement with FARS at 20 mi (32.2 km), and are capable of distinguishing precipitation and nonprecipitation indicated in FARS. Rain and snow have good agreement between the databases, whereas sleet, freezing rain, and precipitation mixtures have significantly reduced agreement due to a combination of ASOS/AWOS limitations and suspected FARS limitations. To provide a more accurate account of precipitation types for fatal crashes, the use of crashes where FARS-identified precipitation types are confirmed by nearby ASOS/AWOS reports is suggested.
Student-centred photovoice as a mechanism for home-school interaction: Teacher perceptions of efficacy
Authors: McKernan Christine , Gleddie Douglas , Storey Kate
Published: July 2019

Objective:

The school and home environments play a significant role in shaping the health behaviours of children. Understanding students’ home environments is essential for teachers to recognise and meet their students’ needs, while collaborative partnerships between the school and home have been shown to result in academic success and improved behaviour management. This study explores the unique features of photovoice as a student-centred approach to understanding the links between the school and home environments, and its feasibility to be implemented independently by teachers in the classroom.

Design:

Descriptive qualitative method.

Setting:

A Project Promoting healthy Living for Everyone in Schools (APPLE Schools) is a school-based health promotion project being conducted in 70 school communities across northern Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Manitoba, Canada.

Method:

One-on-one interviews with teachers who were involved in an initial photovoice project ( n = 3) and researcher field notes from observations conducted over a period of 8 months were used. Data were analysed using latent content analysis.

Results:

Strengths, limitations and future directions of photovoice were identified. The strengths of using photovoice included genuine student participation, strengthened communication between the school and home, and the ability to address multiple learning domains. Limitations were cost, privacy and parental support. Teachers shared promising ideas about photovoice being used for health promotion advocacy.

Conclusion:

Photovoice can be used by teachers as tool to strengthen the relationship between the home and the school environments. Future use of photovoice in schools is encouraged.
Expanding domains and the personal, imperial style of Kṛṣṇadevarāya
Authors: Shacham Ilanit Loewy
Published: July 2019

In modern literary histories of Telugu literature, no period shines as bright as King Kṛṣṇadevarāya’s reign (1509–29). This period is noted for its bustling literary court from which a significant part of the Telugu canon emerged. These works, commonly referred to as the prabandhas, are often characterised as the Telugu counterpart of the Sanskrit mahākāvya/court poem and within this context, Kṛṣṇadevarāya’s reign is called ‘the golden age’ of Telugu literature and the ‘age of prabandha’. Close examination of the prabandhas indicates that despite common influences from Sanskrit and Telugu literature, each of the prabandhas, takes a radically different approach to poetry, convention, and language, and is innovative in extremely diverse ways.  As a case study, this article uses Kṛṣṇadevarāya’s own celebrated Telugu poem, the Āmuktamālyada. Though Kṛṣṇadevarāya uses many of the conventions associated with Sanskrit courtly culture in general and with the mahākāvya in particular, he does so in unconventional ways. He gives everyday life a new, prominent role (previously unavailable to it in mahākāvyas) and is able to do so by creating a new type of division of labour between Sanskrit and Telugu. He also integrates new poetic realms such as the village and temple into the so-called courtly settings, creating a new mode of narration. Thus, examined outside the context of the golden age of the Telugu prabandha, the Āmuktamālyada emerges as a work in which previous schemes of power are inverted: the periphery and so-called margins—social, geographic, linguistic, and religious—create a new core which in turn, reflects Kṛṣṇadevarāya’s unique personal and political worldview.