bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
<b>Breeding behaviour of the Coromandel Damselfly <I>Ceriagrion coromandelianum</I> (Fabricius) (Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae) in central India: copulation</b>
Authors: Thaokar Nilesh R. , Verma Payal R. , Andrew Raymond J. 
Published: August 2018

The Coromandel Damselfly Ceriagrion coromandelianum can be easily identified because of its bright yellow abdomen, greenish thorax and eyes. In females, the abdomen is darker with light brown colouration extending to dark brown towards the terminal end. The documentation of the reproductive behaviour of Ceriagrion coromandelianum was carried out at the botanical garden of Hislop College, Nagpur, India. The males of C. coromandelianum arrive early in the morning by 07:00hr at the ovipositing site. They belong to “sit and wait” type of mate-location. While perched and waiting for the female to arrive they at times exhibit abdominal bobbing, and oviposition posture. The territorial area of male C. coromandelianum is very small, within a range of about 45cm around his perch. There is no precopulatory courtship display and the male move toward the arriving receptive female and directly tries to form a tandem link. The other males of the group follow the pair. The tandem pair flies towards the safety of the surrounding vegetation to copulate. Before copulation, the male fills his penis vesicle with sperm material by the process of “intra male sperm translocation” which lasts for 30±8 seconds. The female curves her abdomen ventrally forward so that her gonopore which is located between the eighth and ninth sternite comes to lie before the secondary copulatory apparatus of the male and forms a strong genital link, to form the copulatory wheel. The copulation duration can be long (34–55 min) or short (12–15 min). Two stages of copulation depending upon the pumping movement of the couple can be differentiated. During the first stage, the male rhythmically and forcefully depresses and stretches the first two abdominal segments, vigorously pumping the penis inside the female vagina which accounts for 72% of the copulation duration. The second stage starts with rapid short thrusting movement which are not forceful but exhibit shallow movements of the first two abdominal segment of the male. The tandem pairs after copulation may directly move for oviposition or settle around the surrounding foliage and exhibit “post-copulatory resting” (PCR) behaviour. It is noted that 23.3% females immediately commence oviposition, 53.4% exhibit brief, while 23.3% display prolonged PCR behaviour.
<b>New records of earthworm fauna (Oligochaeta: Glossoscolecidae and Megascolecidae) collected from Satkosia-Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary of Odisha, India</b>
Authors: Goswami Rinku 
Published: August 2018

A survey work was conducted in Satkoshia-Baisapalli Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, India, where altogether 10 earthworm species were collected. Out of these, four species—Pontoscolex corethrurus (Müller, 1856), Metaphire houlleti (Perrier, 1872), Perionyx bainii Stephenson, 1915, Perionyx barotensis Julka & Paliwal 1993—are reported for the first time after the original description and is proved to be a new record for the state of Odisha.
<b>Diversity and status of avifauna in man-made sacred ponds of Kurukshetra, India</b>
Authors: Kumar Parmesh , Sharma Archna 
Published: August 2018

Located in the Trans-Gangetic Plains of India, Kurukshetra is dotted with a number of man-made, perennial, sacred ponds of great historical and religious importance. These wetlands also serve as important wintering and stopover sites for birds coming from the Palearctic region. Surveys were conducted from April 2014 to March 2015 to recordthe diversity and status of avifauna in four sacred ponds of Kurukshetra. Point counts and direct observations were used to record the bird species. A total of 126 bird species of 98 genera belonging to 45 families and 16 orders were identified, of which 41 were winter migrants, six were summer migrants, and 79 were residents. Anatidae (n=15) was the most common family, followed by Ardeidae (n=8), and Motacillidae and Muscicapidae (n=7 each). Based on the guilds, 37 species were carnivorous, 36 omnivorous, 29 insectivorous, six herbivorous, six frugivorous, five granivorous, four insectivorous/nectarivorous, and three piscivorous. Of the species recorded, five species are classified as Near Threatened and one species as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; nine species are listed in Appendix II of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and six species are included in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. We hope that this study will provide a baseline for future research on monitoring the population and seasonal changes in the bird assemblageof sacred ponds.
<b>The status assessment of <I>Corynandra viscosa</I> subsp. <I>nagarjunakondensis</I> (Magnoliopsida: Cleomaceae), endemic to Nagarjunakonda, Andhra Pradesh, India</b>
Authors: Rao Veeravarapu Hanumantha , Rao Vaidyula Vasudeva , Reddy Anuti Baleeshwar , Raju Vatsavaya Satyanarayana 
Published: August 2018

Corynandra viscosa subsp. nagarjunakondensis (Cleomaceae), a flowering plant taxon endemic to Nagarjunkonda of Krishna River Valley, Andhra Pradesh, southern India was assessed for its ecological status. The distribution of this species was mapped, population estimated and the impending threats ascertained. The extent of its area of spread is primarily limited by the water body (Nagarjunasagar) created by the impounding waters when a dam was constructed across the River Krishna at the site of its occurrence. The extent of occurrence (EOO) and the area of occupancy (AOO) of this taxon were estimated to be 0.20 km2 and 0.31 km2, respectively. The threat assessment places the taxon in the Critically Endangered [B1ab(iii)] category.
<b>Foraging and roosting ecology of the Lesser Dog-faced Fruit Bat <I>Cynopterus brachyotis</I> (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) in southern India</b>
Authors: Karuppudurai T. , Sripathi K. 
Published: August 2018

The Lesser Dog-faced Fruit Bat Cynopterus brachyotis was found at higher elevations but since there is a paucity of reports on its distribution and habitat selection, an inventory was made at four locations in the Eastern and Western Ghats of southern India where the elevation ranged from 200–1,500 m. The C. brachyotis roosts were distributed between 600–1,500 m. Day roosts were found at an elevation of about 1,000m in Sirumalai and Yercaud Hill stations. Mist-netting studies, however, revealed that C. brachyotis was widely distributed at different elevations ranging from 600–1,500 m. Moreover, through a radio-telemetry study, we determined that the males foraged at shorter distances from the day roost, whereas the females commuted longer distances and used more than one foraging area. The male bats’ time of emergence is significantly less than females; in addition, males frequently return to their day-roost and made several short foraging flights spaced randomly throughout the night. These observations suggest that some type of territoriality is associated with their roost, which appears to be the basis of social organization in C. brachyotis. Overall, this study provides detailed information about the foraging and roosting ecology of C. brachyotis in southern India.
<b>Contribution to the Macromycetes of West Bengal, India: 23–27</b>
Authors: Bera Meghma , Paloi Soumitra , Dutta Arun Kumar , Pradhan Prakash , Roy Anirban , Acharya Krishnendu 
Published: August 2018

The present article reports five heterobasidiomycetous taxa, viz., Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacrymycetaceae), Exidia glandulosa, Pseudohydnum gelatinosum (Exidiaceae), Tremella fuciformis, and T. mesenterica (Tremellaceae), based on collections made from West Bengal, India, with their morpho-anatomical details. Dacryopinax spathularia is reported from Odisha and Uttar Pradesh while Tremella fuciformis and T. mesenterica are reported from Chhattisgarh.
<b>New records of termites (Blattodea: Termitidae: Syntermitinae) from Colombia</b>
Authors: Pinzón Olga Patricia , Castro Jose Daniel 
Published: August 2018

Eight species of termite from the Amazon and Orinoquia regions, belonging to four genera of the subfamily Syntermitinae, are recorded for the first time in Colombia. The species are Cornitermes cumulans (Kollar, 1832), Cornitermes pilosus Holmgren, 1906, Cornitermes ovatus Emerson, 1952, Cornitermes snyderi Emerson, 1952, Mapinguaritermes peruanus (Holmgren, 1906), Rhynchotermes amazonensis Constantini & Cancello, 2016, Rhynchotermes perarmatus (Snyder, 1925), and Uncitermes teevani (Emerson, 1925). Diagnostic characteristics and geographic distributions for the recorded species are provided, with detailed photographs of the soldier caste. The diversity and distribution of indigenous termite species in Colombia are documented.
<b>A record after 52 years, and additional description of the emesine assassin bug <I>Emesopsis nubila</I> (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Emesinae) from western India</b>
Authors: Sarode Balasaheb V. , Joshi Nikhil U. , Pansare Pratik P. , Ghate Hemant V. 
Published: August 2018

A small reduviid bug Emesopsis nubila Uhler, 1893 is reported from Maharashtra State, India, for the first time. Digital illustrations of important morphological characters, including male genitalia and female terminalia, are provided in the additional description.
<b>Appearances are deceptive: molecular phylogeny recovers the Scaly Gecko <I>Hemidactylus scabriceps</I> (Reptilia: Squamata: Gekkonidae) as a member of a scansorial and rupicolous clade</b>
Authors: Srikanthan Achyuthan N. , Kumar Gandla Chethan , Urs Aishwarya J. , Ganesh Sumaithangi Rajagopalan 
Published: August 2018

We reassess the systematics of Hemidactylus scabriceps, a recently rediscovered and poorly known gecko, and elucidate its phylogenetic position using molecular data for the first time. Contrary to previous speculations prompted by its morphological resemblance to other terrestrial Hemidactylus, our phylogenetic analyses recovered H. scabriceps to be a part of a clade consisting of the large-bodied, rock-dwelling Hemidactylus – the H. prashadi group. Hemidactylus scabriceps also shows high levels of intraspecific genetic divergence, indicative of cryptic diversity. We also confirm the synonymy of the monotypic genus Lophopholis (erected for H. scabriceps) with Hemidactylus. We elaborate on the morphology of the type specimen and other recent voucher specimens, and compare it with sister species and other ground-dwelling Hemidactylus in peninsular India. Species distribution of this ‘outlier’ clade member has been modeled using MaxEnt. These exercises confirm that it is primarily a smooth-scaled, plain-dwelling, terrestrial species unlike other members in its clade. This unexpected pattern of genetic alliance and contrasting body form plus habitat associations further underscores the unstudied complexity of peninsular India’s geological history. Historical denudation of rock formations could have driven evolution of some of these otherwise rupicolous, scansorial gekkonids into smaller terrestrial lizards.
<b>Notes on <I>Cinnamomum travancoricum</I> Gamble (Lauraceae) - a Critically Endangered species from the southern Western Ghats, India</b>
Authors: Robi A. J , Sujanapal P. , Udayan P. S. 
Published: August 2018

Cinnamomum travancoricum Gamble was recollected after its type from Chemunji, Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve in Kerala. It had long been confused with C. sulphuratum Nees and several naturalists reported its collection from different parts of the Western Ghats for the last few years. Taxonomic treatment along with distribution, ecology and color photographs are provided.
<b>Diversity and endemism of butterflies of montane forests of Eravikulam National Park in the Western Ghats, India</b>
Authors: Sreekumar E. R. , Nikhil S. , Ajay K. G. , Nameer P. O. 
Published: August 2018

In a study on the diversity and abundance of butterflies of montane forests of Eravikulam National Park in the Western Ghats, southern India, 85 species of butterflies belonging to six families were recorded. This include eight species of butterflies that are endemic to the Western Ghats and one Near-Threatened species according to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The family Nymphalidae, the brush-footed butterflies, was the major group of butterflies seen in the montane forests of Eravikulam National Park.
<b><I>Gentiana aperta</I> (Gentianaceae) - a new record to India from Ladakh Himalaya</b>
Authors: Shabir Mohd , Agnihotri Priyanka , Tiwari Jay Krishan , Husain Tariq 
Published: August 2018

Gentiana aperta belonging to the section Chondrophyllae under the genus Gentiana (Gentianaceae) forms a new record to India from the Ladakh Himalaya. A detailed morphological account, photo plate and other relevant information are provided to facilitate easy identification.
<b>A reassessment and lectotypification of the name <I>Striga masuria</I> (Buch.-Ham. ex Benth.) Benth. (Orobanchaceae) and its collection from the Western Ghats of India</b>
Authors: Omalsree M. , Sreenivas V. K. 
Published: August 2018

Striga masuria (Orobanchaceae) was described by Bentham based on heterogenous collections viz. Hamilton’s from the Morang Hills of Nepal and Wallich’s from Prome of Myanmar in 1810 and 1826 respectively. Later, Shutter collected this species for India from the Guindy regions of Tamil Nadu. It has now been recollected from India after 135 years from the same locality. Present studies on fresh specimens revealed that the character of the plant shows close similarities with its allied species, S. angustifolia excepting a few features. These characters are not strong enough to retain its species status, hence it is reduced as a variety under the latter. A detailed description and colour photographs are given for easy identification of the species. A lectotype has also been designated for the taxon.
How does an invasive Heracleum sosnowskyi affect soil nematode communities in natural conditions?
Authors: Renčo Marek , Kornobis Franciszek Wojciech , Domaradzki Krzysztof , Jakubska-Busse Anna , Jurová Jana , Homolová Zuzana 
Published: August 2018

Summary
We analysed the effect of the invasive perennial plant Heracleum sosnowskyi on soil nematode communities and diversity, and plant species composition, by comparing invaded and non-invaded (control) areas in natural conditions. Invasion of H. sosnowskyi caused significant shifts in plant species composition, which subsequently modified nematode assemblages. Stress-sensitive omnivores, fungivores and root-biomass-dependent obligate plant parasites best reflected changes in soil nematode communities under the influence of H. sosnowskyi invasion. The negative effect of H. sosnowskyi was most evident on Aphelenchus, Tylencholaimus, Geocenamus, Helicotylenchus, Pratylenchus, Tylenchorhynchus and Aporcelaimellus. Our results indicate that significant changes in the herbaceous layer after H. sosnowskyi invasion in ecosystems where H. sosnowskyi eventually became dominant impacted soil nematode communities but did not affect nematode diversity. This was in contrast to the habitats where a solitary plant of H. sosnowskyi grew and no significant changes in nematode communities were observed.
Prospects for the Future Use of ITLOS Ad Hoc Special Chambers after the Ghana/Côte d’Ivoire Case
Authors: McCreath Millicent , Scanlon Zoe 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
The maritime boundary delimitation decision in the Ghana/Côte d’Ivoire Case is remarkable as the first decision of an ad hoc chamber of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). This article evaluates the advantages of this critically under-examined dispute settlement mechanism, its operation in this case and the consequent prospects for the future use of such chambers. To date, the ad hoc chambers of both ITLOS and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have rarely been used. Examining their respective procedures, legal frameworks, and performance, this article evaluates the comparative advantages and disadvantages of ITLOS ad hoc chambers vis-à-vis both ad hoc arbitration and the full bench of ITLOS. Although limited conclusions on the prospects for the mechanism’s future use can be drawn from this single decision, in light of the broadly positive outcome, prospective parties may be drawn to the possibilities and potential advantages of the ITLOS ad hoc chamber mechanism in the future.
Sunken Spanish Ships before American Courts
Authors: Scovazzi Tullio 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
Decisions by American courts on sunken Spanish ships have followed different approaches. Some have applied the so-called admiralty law and granted ownership rights to the finder. Others have assimilated wrecks to natural resources of the continental shelf, thereby falling under the sovereign rights of the coastal State. Others have found that Spain retains title over Spanish galleons that are to be considered as State-owned ships. Others have declined jurisdiction because of the immunity of Spain before American courts. What all decisions have in common is that they show how inappropriate it would be to apply admiralty law (salvage law and law of finds) to sunken wrecks and their cargo. It would correspond to the triumph of the first-come-first-served principle (or the freedom-of-fishing principle) for the benefit of commercial gain, without any care for the preservation of the heritage and the position of States which have a special link with it.
Multidimensional Indices with Data-driven Dimensional Weights: A Multidimensional Coefficient of Variation
Authors: Banerjee Asis Kumar 
Published: August 2018

Multidimensional indices require specification of the dimensional weights. There are two broad approaches to the task: the normative and the data-driven. The data-driven approach, however, often yields indices violating economic norms. This article asks whether a normatively acceptable index of inequality of the standard of living in an economy can be obtained from data-driven weights. It gives an affirmative answer by deriving a multidimensional coefficient of variation (MCV) from an endogenous weighting scheme and showing that the index satisfies the various economic norms suggested in the literature. The derived index does not appear in the existing literature and the literature does not seem to contain an MCV satisfying all of the economic norms discussed in the article. JEL: D60, D63
Application of telehealth intervention in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Chen Yan-Ya , Guan Bing-Sheng , Li Ze-Kai , Yang Qiao-Hong , Xu Tian-Jiao , Li Han-Bing , Wu Qin-Yang 
Published: August 2018

Introduction Telehealth intervention has been proposed as a sustainable and innovative intervention approach to Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients, but there are still conflicting results in the literature about its effect. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of telehealth intervention for PD patients. Methods PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were searched from the inception to June 2018 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies, without language restrictions. When feasible, data were statistically pooled for meta-analysis using Review Manager 5.3. Otherwise, narrative summaries were used. Results Twenty-one studies were included. With respect to PD severity, compared with usual care, telehealth intervention was beneficial in lowering motor impairment of PD patients significantly (mean difference (MD) = –2.27, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) −4.25 to −0.29, p = 0.02), rather than mental status (MD = –0.98, 95% CI −2.61 to 0.65, p = 0.24), activities of daily living (MD = –1.51, 95% CI −4.91 to 1.89, p = 0.38) and motor complications (MD = –0.36, 95% CI −1.31 to 0.59, p = 0.46). Telehealth intervention did not lead to significant reduction in quality of life (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.04, 95% CI −0.20 to 0.28, p = 0.76), depression (SMD = –0.12, 95% CI −0.37 to 0.13, p = 0.34), cognition (MD = 0.37, 95% CI −0.34 to 1.09, p = 0.31) and balance (MD = 0.09, 95% CI −2.49 to 2.66, p = 0.95). Discussion Telehealth intervention is an effective option for individuals with PD to improve their motor impairment. Further well-designed studies are warranted to confirm our findings.
Imatinib rechallenge in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors following progression with imatinib, sunitinib and regorafenib
Authors: Vincenzi Bruno , Nannini Margherita , Badalamenti Giuseppe , Grignani Giovanni , Fumagalli Elena , Gasperoni Silvia , D’Ambrosio Lorenzo , Incorvaia Lorena , Stellato Marco , Spalato Ceruso Mariella , Napolitano Andrea , Valeri Sergio , Santini Daniele , Tonini Giuseppe , Casali Paolo Giovanni , Dei Tos Angelo Paolo , Pantaleo Maria Abbondanza 
Published: August 2018

Background: Rechallenge with imatinib is an option in advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) patients following progression with standard tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (TKIs), imatinib, sunitinib and regorafenib. We retrospectively collected data from metastatic Italian GIST patients treated with imatinib resumption after progression to conventional TKIs. Methods: A total of 104 eligible advanced GIST patients, previously treated with imatinib, sunitinib and regorafenib, were collected from six referral Italian institutions. Mutational analysis was recorded and correlated with survival and response according to RECIST 1.1 or CHOI criteria. Results: Overall, 71 patients treated with imatinib 400 mg as rechallenge were included. Mutational status was available in all patients. The median follow up was 13 months. In patients who received a rechallenge therapy, the median time to progression (TTP) was 5.4 months [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.9–13.5] and overall survival (OS) was 10.6 months (95% CI 2.8–26.9). A correlation between mutational status, response rate, TTP and OS was not found but comparing deleted versus nondeleted KIT exon 11 patients, a significant difference was identified in terms of TTP and OS ( p = 0.04 and p = 0.02, respectively). Conclusions: Our retrospective data confirm that imatinib rechallenge is a reasonable option in advanced GIST. The prognostic value of the specific KIT mutations was confirmed in our series.