cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Kogia sima
Creators: name: Thu, Aye Myat
name: Lwin, Ye Htet
name: Quan, Rui-Chang
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Kogiidae
Kogia
Kogia sima

description: 358. Kogia sima (Owen, 1866)
Common name: Dwarf Sperm Whale
Myanmar name:
Distribution: Warm-temperate to tropical waters occasionally stands in cold-temperate areas. In Myanmar, possibly distributed in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.
description: Published as part of Thu, Aye Myat, Lwin, Ye Htet & Quan, Rui-Chang, 2024, Mammals of Myanmar: an annotated checklist, pp. 147-197 in Mammalia (Warsaw, Poland) (Warsaw, Poland) 88 (3) on page 191, DOI: 10.1515/mammalia-2023-0098, http://zenodo.org/record/13913939
Zigadenus Sibiriens (L.) A. Gray
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Liliopsida
Liliales
Melanthiaceae
Zigadenus

description: Melanthium sibiricum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 339. 1753.
"Habitat in Sibiria." RCN: 2612.
Type not designated.
 Original material: Steller ?, Herb. Linn. No. 467.3 (LINN); [icon] in Gmelin, Fl. Sibirica 1: 45, t. 8. 1747; [icon] in Linnaeus, Amoen. Acad. 2: 349, t. 4, f. 11. 1751.
 Current name:  Zigadenus Sibiriens  (L.) A. Gray (Liliaceae / Melanthiaceae).
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971
Melanthium virginicum Linnaeus 1753
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Liliopsida
Liliales
Melanthiaceae
Melanthium
Melanthium virginicum

description: Melanthium virginicum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 339. 1753.
"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 2611.
 Lectotype (Reveal in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 65. 1993): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 467.1 (LINN).
 Generitype of Melanthium Linnaeus (vide Hitchcock, Prop. Brit. Bot.: 148. 1929).
 Current name:  Melanthium virginicum  L. (Liliaceae / Melanthiaceae).
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY OF MARINE ALGAL VIRUSES
Creators: name: MARTINEZ, JOAQUIN MARTINEZ
Publisher: name: University of Plymouth
Year: 2006

description: In this study phytoplankton viruses were investigated from a point of view of their genotypic richness, ecology and role in controlling two microalgae species: Emiliania huxleyi and Phaeocystis pouchetii. Host specificity determined for Emiliania huxleyi-virus (EhV) isolates revealed a highly variable host range suggesting a relation between virus specificity and genetic or phenotypic variations within E. huxleyi strains and EhVs. Subsequently the dynamics and genetic richness of Emiliania huxleyi and EhVs were monitored in mesocosm experiments and during the progression of a natural bloom in the sea. The results confirmed the role of virus infection in regulating the intraspecific succession of E. huxleyi in the ocean. Furthermore, they revealed significant differences in genotypic composition and dynamics among blooms. The mesocosm setup appeared to be a very robust experimental system, which allowed reproducibility. The most important factor determining the development of the blooms in the enclosures was the experimental manipulation (i.e. nutrient addition), whereas the effect of filling of the enclosures, delay in nutrient addition and position in the raft were of minor importance. Further laboratory experiments revealed differences in the genomic content of different EhVs. EhV isolates from the English Channel carry a putative phosphate permease gene (ehv117) while the only available EhV from a Norwegian fjord has replaced ehv117 with a putative endonuclease, suggesting different propagation strategies among closely related EhVs. Culture studies using one of the English Channel isolates and E. huxleyi CCMP 1516 showed that the lack of phosphate (P) reduced the growth rate of the host and inhibited the production of viral particles. Furthermore, P availability was shown to have an effect on the level of ehv117 expression. In addition, other mesocosm studies revealed that specific viruses (PpVs) play a significant role in the termination of induced Phaeocystis pouchetii blooms. However, the role of PpVs may be significant only for the flagellated stage of P. pouchetii. Phenotypic characteristics of PpVs isolated during these studies indicate that they are probably members of the Phycodnaviridae family.
Miconia acinodendron D. Don
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Myrtales
Melastomataceae
Miconia
Miconia acinodendron

description: Melastoma acinodendron Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 389. 1753.
"Habitat in America calidiore." RCN: 3068.
 Lectotype (Howard & Kellogg in J. Arnold Arbor. 67: 235. 1986): Herb. Clifford: 162, Melastoma 1 (BM-000558744).
 Current name:  Miconia acinodendron  (L.) D. Don (Melastomataceae).
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971
Cenomanian Ostracoda from Southern England: their Taxonomy, Stratigraphy and Palaeoecology
Creators: name: Weaver, Philip P.E.
Publisher: name: University of Plymouth
Year: 1978

description: Eight sections of Cenomanian Chalk from Southern England have been examined for their Ostracoda. A total of 111 species and 3 sub-species have been found and these fall into 47 genera. 38 of these species have been previously described, 47 are new and the r e s t have been left under open nomenclature. A generalised distribution chart for some of the more important species has been drawn up and the distribution of species in each individual section has been compared to this chart. As a result it can be seen that Ostracoda can be very useful in stratigraphic work in the Cenomanian. Their stratigraphy has been related to the macrofossil zonations and in particular to the Foraminiferal zonation. The Ostracoda indicate that normal marine salinities prevailed throughout the Cenomanian period in Southern England and that temperatures were probably in excess of 10°C. Distinct changes in the ostracod fauna during the Cenomanian may be due in part to an increasing temperature but some of the changes appear to be related to an increase in sea depth. The presence of numerous small specimens in the Middle and Upper Cenomanian may indicate very quiet conditions of deposition during which oxygen levels were reduced. The ostracod fauna from Southern England has more affinity to the fauna described from the eastern part of the Paris Basin and the southern Alpine region of France than with other areas in France.
Osbeckia aspera Blume
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Myrtales
Melastomataceae
Osbeckia
Osbeckia aspera

description: Melastoma asperum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 391. 1753.
"Habitat in India." RCN: 3072.
 Lectotype (Hansen in Ginkgoana 4: 80. 1977): Herb. Hermann 2: 3, No. 172 (BM-000621501).
 Current name:  Osbeckia aspera  (L.) Blume (Melastomataceae).
 Note: Specific epithet spelled “aspera” in the protologue.
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971
The effects of husbandry on reproductive output and behaviour in captive saddle-billed storks (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis)
Creators: name: Slater, Arlin Douglas
Publisher: name: University of Plymouth
Year: 2023
Subjects: subject: Husbandry
subject: Behaviour
subject: Reproduction
subject: FOS: Medical biotechnology
subject: Flight restriction
subject: Welfare
subject: ResM

description: Zoos are required to understand specific husbandry requirements of animals in captivity, and there have been significant developments in husbandry research for captive breeding programmes. However, there is no ‘one size fits all’ and in some species, complications have led to low success and failure in breeding. Saddle-billed stork are notoriously difficult to breed in captivity, with low productivity reported in AZA and EAZA populations. Reproductive output, breeding behaviour and interspecific behaviour were measured in saddle-billed storks within European and American zoological institutions using a questionnaire. The effects of birth origin, enclosure provision, nesting provision and wing condition on reproductive output were analysed. The effect enclosure provision had on breeding behaviour and interspecific behaviour was also analysed. This research found three significant results related to the breeding status, reproductive success and breeding behaviour of saddle-billed storks. The breeding status varied significantly across institutions, with a significantly higher proportion of pairs scored as 'never bred successfully' compared to other categories. Additionally, storks of wild origin exhibited significantly greater success in producing clutches compared to those of captive origin. Furthermore, breeding behaviour rates were significantly higher in storks housed in smaller enclosures than those housed in larger enclosures. Sample size limitations prevented inferential analysis of the housing effect on interspecific behaviour. Despite the limited number of significant differences identified, the study provided insight into the potential influence of additional factors on the reproductive success and behaviour of saddle-billed storks. Specifically, husbandry practices such as flight restriction, housing conditions (MSE vs SSE), and nesting provision potentially influencing reproductive success, with housing conditions potentially affecting behaviour. However, the sample size was insufficient for testing fully. Small sample sizes of breeding birds have meant analysis was limited, however, this thesis can be used as a current review of husbandry practices across a range of zoos. This study has also highlighted areas of husbandry provision that it would be valuable to research further, such as enclosure furnishings that encourage nesting activity, nesting platform design, size, location and accessibility.
Neophocaena phocaenoides
Creators: name: Thu, Aye Myat
name: Lwin, Ye Htet
name: Quan, Rui-Chang
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Phocoenidae
Neophocaena
Neophocaena phocaenoides

description: 359. Neophocaena phocaenoides (G. Cuvier, 1829)
Common name: Indo-Pacific Finless Porpoise
Myanmar name:
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: warm-temperate to tropical waters; Persian Gulf to Malaysia, North coast of Java, China and Japan: coastal waters and some rivers. In Myanmar, recorded in the nearshore waters of the Myeik Archipelago (Smith and Tun 2008).
Remarks: This species is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN and a completely protected species of Myanmar.
description: Published as part of Thu, Aye Myat, Lwin, Ye Htet & Quan, Rui-Chang, 2024, Mammals of Myanmar: an annotated checklist, pp. 147-197 in Mammalia (Warsaw, Poland) (Warsaw, Poland) 88 (3) on page 191, DOI: 10.1515/mammalia-2023-0098, http://zenodo.org/record/13913939
Bioaccumulation and sub-lethal effects of intermittent and continuous exposure to metals on the marine mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis
Creators: name: Amachree, Dokuboba
Publisher: name: Plymouth University
Year: 2014
Subjects: Intermittent Exposure
Metal Mixtures
Cadmium
Mercury
Mussel
Bioaccumulation

description: Aquatic organisms experience intermittent exposure to contaminants. The hazard from such discontinuous exposure may not simply be predicted from existing continuous exposure. Little is known about the bioaccumulation responses of shellfish to metals during intermittent compared to the continuous exposure counterparts. This study was designed to compare the bioaccumulation responses of two metals (Cd and Hg) singly (Chapters 3 and 4) or mixtures (Chapters 5 and 6) during continuous and intermittent exposure. Responses were examined using a multi-assay approach in areas of oxidative stress, osmoregulation, haematology and organ pathology. Tissue metal concentrations were highest in the gill and digestive gland for both metals. The linear or curvilinear pattern of accumulation was observed in the continuous exposure. While an alternating temporal uptake and clearance corresponding with the exposure was observed in the gill (Hg alone) and haemolymph (Cd alone) in intermittent profile. At the end, the study shows that accumulation of Hg or Cd was less in the intermittent compared to the continuous exposure for most tissue. Sub-lethal responses during Hg or Cd alone were similar in both regime apart from the severe pathology in the gill (continuous exposure) and inflammation in the digestive gland (intermittent exposure) observed in the Hg alone treatment (Chapter 4). For Hg plus Cd mixture, the additive effect in accumulation was observed in both exposures. Sub-lethal responses during mixtures were not affected in the intermittent. However, an antagonistic interaction was observed in the TBARS during continuous exposures for all tissues apart from the digestive gland. In terms of risk assessment, regulations for the single metals in continuous exposure will be protective for intermittent events at least for adult M.galloprovincialis.
Physeter macrocephalus Linnaeus 1758
Creators: name: Thu, Aye Myat
name: Lwin, Ye Htet
name: Quan, Rui-Chang
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Physeteridae
Physeter
Physeter macrocephalus

description: 360. Physeter macrocephalus Linnaeus, 1758
Common name: Sperm Whale
Myanmar name:
Distribution: Antarctic and cold-temperate waters (Northern hemisphere) to tropical waters. In Myanmar, recorded in the offshore waters of Bay of Bengal (Parnum 2019).
Remarks: This species is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN and a completely protected species of Myanmar.
description: Published as part of Thu, Aye Myat, Lwin, Ye Htet & Quan, Rui-Chang, 2024, Mammals of Myanmar: an annotated checklist, pp. 147-197 in Mammalia (Warsaw, Poland) (Warsaw, Poland) 88 (3) on pages 191-192, DOI: 10.1515/mammalia-2023-0098, http://zenodo.org/record/13913939
Medinilla crispata Blume
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Myrtales
Melastomataceae
Medinilla
Medinilla crispata

description: Melastoma crispatum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 1: 560. 1762.
"Habitat in Amboina." RCN: 3079.
 Lectotype (Merrill, Interpret. Rumph. Herb. Amb.: 404. 1917): [icon] "Funis Muraenarum mas" in Rumphius, Herb. Amboin. 5: 66, t. 35, f. 1. 1747.
 Current name:  Medinilla crispata  (L.) Blume (Melastomataceae).
 Note: Specific epithet spelled “crispata” in the protologue.
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971
Visualization Techniques for the Analysis of Neurophysiological Data
Creators: name: Walter, Martin Alan
Publisher: name: University of Plymouth
Year: 2004

description: In order to understand the diverse and complex functions of the Human brain, the temporal relationships of vast quantities of multi-dimensional spike train data must be analysed. A number of statistical methods already exist to analyse these relationships. However, as a result of expansions in recording capability hundreds of spike trains must now be analysed simultaneously. In addition to the requirements for new statistical analysis methods, the need for more efficient data representation is paramount. The computer science field of Information Visualization is specifically aimed at producing effective representations of large and complex datasets. This thesis is based on the assumption that data analysis can be significantly improved by the application of Information Visualization principles and techniques. This thesis discusses the discipline of Information Visualization, within the wider context of visualization. It also presents some introductory neurophysiology focusing on the analysis of multidimensional spike train data and software currently available to support this problem. Following this, the Toolbox developed to support the analysis of these datasets is presented. Subsequently, three case studies using the Toolbox are described. The first case study was conducted on a known dataset in order to gain experience of using these methods. The second and third case studies were conducted on blind datasets and both of these yielded compelling results.
Tetrazygia discolor
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Myrtales
Melastomataceae
Tetrazygia
Tetrazygia discolor

description: Melastoma discolor Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 10, 2: 1022. 1759.
["Habitat in America."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 1: 560 (1762). RCN: 3077.
 Lectorype (Howard & Kellogg in J. Arnold Arbor. 67: 240. 1986): [icon] "Grossulariae fructu non spinosa, malabrathri foliis subtus niveis, fructu racemoso in umbellae modum disposito" in Sloane, Voy. Jamaica 2: 86, t. 198, f. 1. 1725. - Voucher: Herb. Sloane 6: 98 (BM-SL).
 Current name:  Tetrazygia discolor  (L.) DC. (Melastomataceae).
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971
Indopacetus pacificus
Creators: name: Thu, Aye Myat
name: Lwin, Ye Htet
name: Quan, Rui-Chang
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Hyperoodontidae
Indopacetus
Indopacetus pacificus

description: 361. Indopacetus pacificus (Longman, 1926)
Common name: Longman ’ s Beaked Whale
Myanmar name:
Distribution: Indian Ocean, West South Pacific Ocean and tropical waters. In Myanmar, stranded near the Yangon River mouth (Yamada et al. 2012).
description: Published as part of Thu, Aye Myat, Lwin, Ye Htet & Quan, Rui-Chang, 2024, Mammals of Myanmar: an annotated checklist, pp. 147-197 in Mammalia (Warsaw, Poland) (Warsaw, Poland) 88 (3) on page 192, DOI: 10.1515/mammalia-2023-0098, http://zenodo.org/record/13913939
Multiple Track Performance of a Digital Magnetic Tape System : Experimental Study and Simulation using Parallel Processing Techniques
Creators: name: Jackson, Timothy John
Publisher: name: University of Plymouth
Year: 1991

description: The primary aim of the magnetic recording industry is to increase storage capacities and transfer rates whilst maintaining or reducing costs. In multiple-track tape systems, as recorded track dimensions decrease, higher precision tape transport mechanisms and dedicated coding circuitry are required. This leads to increased manufacturing costs and a loss of flexibility. This thesis reports on the performance of a low precision low-cost multiple-track tape transport system. Software based techniques to study system performance, and to compensate for the mechanical deficiencies of this system were developed using occam and the transputer. The inherent parallelism of the multiple-track format was exploited by integrating a transputer into the recording channel to perform the signal processing tasks. An innovative model of the recording channel, written exclusively in occam, was developed. The effect of parameters, such as data rate, track dimensions and head misregistration on system performance was determined from the detailed error profile produced. This model may be run on a network of transputers, allowing its speed of execution to be scaled to suit the investigation. These features, combined with its modular flexibility makes it a powerful tool that may be applied to other multiple-track systems, such as digital HDTV. A greater understanding of the effects of mechanical deficiencies on the performance of multiple-track systems was gained from this study. This led to the development of a software based compensation scheme to reduce the effects of Lateral Head Displacement and allow low-cost tape transport mechanisms to be used with narrow, closely spaced tracks, facilitating higher packing densities. The experimental and simulated investigation of system performance, the development of the model and compensation scheme using parallel processing techniques has led to the publication of a paper and two further publications are expected.
Mesoplodon densirostris
Creators: name: Thu, Aye Myat
name: Lwin, Ye Htet
name: Quan, Rui-Chang
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Hyperoodontidae
Mesoplodon
Mesoplodon densirostris

description: 362. Mesoplodon densirostris (Blainville, 1817)
Common name: Blainville ’ s Beaked Whale
Myanmar name:
Distribution: Temperate to tropical waters. In Myanmar, possibly distributed in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.
description: Published as part of Thu, Aye Myat, Lwin, Ye Htet & Quan, Rui-Chang, 2024, Mammals of Myanmar: an annotated checklist, pp. 147-197 in Mammalia (Warsaw, Poland) (Warsaw, Poland) 88 (3) on page 192, DOI: 10.1515/mammalia-2023-0098, http://zenodo.org/record/13913939
ANALYTICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN MAGNETIC RECORDING
Creators: name: BROWN, STEPHEN J. C.
Publisher: name: University of Plymouth
Year: 2003

description: The Fourier method is used to provide new analytic solutions for idealized mathematical models of double-element shielded magnetoresistive (MR) recording heads. The general two-dimensional model allows analysis of various recording head configurations; a single pole head, a ring head, a dual stripe head and a differential head. The analysis accommodates both longitudinal recording (with no soft magnetic underlayer present) and perpendicular recording (in the presence of a soft underlayer). Typical field, spectral response function and output voltage pulse plots for double-element MR heads are given and compared to published, approximate solutions. The integrals arising in the determination of the Fourier series coefficients, magnetic potential and magnetic field components are expressed either as rapidly convergent infinite series or in terms of special functions to provide a more efficient means of evaluation than numerical integration. It is shown that, in many situations, it is only necessary to take the first Fourier coefficient in the calculation of output voltage pulse shapes in order to achieve sufficiently accurate results. Bi-variate regression techniques are used to provide a convenient method to approximate the first Fourier series coefficient for a broad range of typical head dimensions. The thesis goes on to examine high speed switching behaviour in two classes of recording media by considering two different particle orientation distributions; 2D random media - intended to simulate a modern thin film rigid disk, and 3D oriented media- simulating a single domain particulate tape media. The gyromagnetic switching constant of a medium is calculated directly from the Landau - Lifshitz - Gilbert (L-L-G) equation of motion, which is solved numerically. The switching constants produced are discussed and compared with published experimental values for different media.
Bellucia grossulariodes Triana
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Myrtales
Melastomataceae
Bellucia
Bellucia grossulariodes

description: Melastoma grossularioides Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 390. 1753.
"Habitat in Surinamo. D. Bartsch." RCN: 3069.
 Lectotype (Renner in Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 50: 5, 23. 1989): [icon] "Arbor Americ. latiori & acuminato folio trinervi, utrinque glabro & margine leviter crenato" in Plukenet, Phytographia: t. 249, f. 4. 1692; Almag. Bot.: 40. 1696. - Voucher: Herb. Sloane 95: 78 (BM-SL).
 Current name:  Bellucia grossulariodes  (L.) Triana (Melastomataceae).
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971
Mesoplodon ginkgodens Nishiwaki and Kamiya 1958
Creators: name: Thu, Aye Myat
name: Lwin, Ye Htet
name: Quan, Rui-Chang
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Hyperoodontidae
Mesoplodon
Mesoplodon ginkgodens

description: 363. Mesoplodon ginkgodens Nishiwaki and Kamiya, 1958
Common name: Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale
Myanmar name:
Distribution: North Pacific and Indian Oceans: warm-temperate to tropical waters; Japan, China, Baja California, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Australia. In Myanmar, possibly distributed in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.
description: Published as part of Thu, Aye Myat, Lwin, Ye Htet & Quan, Rui-Chang, 2024, Mammals of Myanmar: an annotated checklist, pp. 147-197 in Mammalia (Warsaw, Poland) (Warsaw, Poland) 88 (3) on page 192, DOI: 10.1515/mammalia-2023-0098, http://zenodo.org/record/13913939
PITCH ESTIMATION FOR NOISY SPEECH
Creators: name: KHURSHID, AZAR
Publisher: name: University of Plymouth
Year: 2002

description: In this dissertation a biologically plausible system of pitch estimation is proposed. The system is designed from the bottom up to be robust to challenging noise conditions. This robustness to the presence of noise in the signal is achieved by developing a new representation of the speech signal, based on the operation of damped harmonic oscillators, and temporal mode analysis of their output. This resulting representation is shown to possess qualities which are not degraded in presence of noise. A harmonic grouping based system is used to estimate the pitch frequency. A detailed statistical analysis is performed on the system, and performance compared with some of the most established and recent pitch estimation and tracking systems. The detailed analysis includes results of experiments with a variety of noises with a large range of signal to noise ratios, under different signal conditions. Situations where the interfering "noise" is speech from another speaker are also considered. The proposed system is able to estimate the pitch of both the main speaker, and the interfering speaker, thus emulating the phenomena of auditory streaming and "cocktail party effect" in terms of pitch perception. The results of the extensive statistical analysis show that the proposed system exhibits some very interesting properties in its ability of handling noise. The results also show that the proposed system’s overall performance is much better than any of the other systems tested, especially in presence of very large amounts of noise. The system is also shown to successfully simulate some very interesting psychoacoustical pitch perception phenomena. Through a detailed and comparative computational requirements analysis, it is also demonstrated that the proposed system is comparatively inexpensive in terms of processing and memory requirements.
Dynamic Characterisation of the Head-Media Interface in Hard Disk Drives using Novel Sensor Systems
Creators: name: Tunstall, Glen Alan
Publisher: name: University of Plymouth
Year: 2002

description: Hard disk drives function perfectly satisfactorily when used in a stable environment, but in certain applications they are subjected to shock and vibration. During the work reported in this thesis it has been found that when typical hard disk drives are subjected lo vibration, data transfer failure is found to be significant at frequencies between 440Hz and 700Hz, at an extreme, failing at only Ig of sinusoidal vibration. These failures can largely be attributed to two key components: the suspension arm and the hard disk. At non-critical frequencies of vibration the typical hard disk drive can reliably transfer data whilst subjected to as much as 45g. When transferring data to the drive controller, the drive's operations are controlled and monitored using BIOS commands. Examining the embedded error signals proved that the drive predominantly failed due lo tracking errors. Novel piezo-electric sensors have been developed to measure unobtrusively suspension arm and disk motion, the results from which show the disk to be the most significant failure mechanism, with its First mode of resonance at around 440Hz. The suspension arm movement has been found to be greatest at IkHz. Extensive modelling of the flexure of the disk, clamped and unclamped, has been undertaken using finite element analysis. The theoretical modelling strongly reinforces the empirical results presented in this thesis. If suspension arm movement is not directly coupled with disk movement then a flying height variation is created. This, together with tracking variations, leads to data transfer corruption. This has been found to occur at IkHz and 2kHz. An optical system has been developed and characterised for a novel and inexpensive flying height measurement system using compact disc player technology.
Mesoplodon layardii
Creators: name: Thu, Aye Myat
name: Lwin, Ye Htet
name: Quan, Rui-Chang
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Hyperoodontidae
Mesoplodon
Mesoplodon layardii

description: 364. Mesoplodon layardii (Gray, 1865)
Common name: Strap-toothed Whale
Myanmar name:
Distribution: Temperate and subantarctic Southern Hemisphere. In Myanmar, stranded in the mouth of the Pyin Sa Lu and Thaung Du Rivers in the Ayeyarwady Delta (Chit et al. 2012).
description: Published as part of Thu, Aye Myat, Lwin, Ye Htet & Quan, Rui-Chang, 2024, Mammals of Myanmar: an annotated checklist, pp. 147-197 in Mammalia (Warsaw, Poland) (Warsaw, Poland) 88 (3) on page 192, DOI: 10.1515/mammalia-2023-0098, http://zenodo.org/record/13913939
Clidemia hirta D. Don 1823
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Myrtales
Melastomataceae
Clidemia
Clidemia hirta

description: Melastoma hirtum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 390. 1753.
"Habitat in America meridionali." RCN: 3071.
Type not designated.
Original material: [icon] in Plukenet, Phytographia: t. 264, f. 1. 1694; Almag. Bot.: 40. 1696 - Typotype: Herb. Sloane 99: 115 (BM-SL).
 Current name:  Clidemia hirta  (L.) D. Don (Melastomataceae).
 Note: Specific epithet spelled “hirta” in the protologue.
 Wickens (in Polhill, Fl. Trop. E. Africa, Melastomataceae: 74. 1975) indicated unspecified material in LINN as type, but 559.2 was a 1758 acquisition from Browne, and 559.3 was also received after 1753. Some later authors, too, have accepted one sheet or the other as the type but neither can be accepted as a neotype because original material is in existence.
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971
Ziphius cavirostris G. Cuvier 1823
Creators: name: Thu, Aye Myat
name: Lwin, Ye Htet
name: Quan, Rui-Chang
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Hyperoodontidae
Ziphius
Ziphius cavirostris

description: 365. Ziphius cavirostris G. Cuvier, 1823
Common name: Cuvier ’ s Beaked Whale Myanmar name:
Distribution: Cold-temperate to tropical waters. In Myanmar, possibly distributed in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.
description: Published as part of Thu, Aye Myat, Lwin, Ye Htet & Quan, Rui-Chang, 2024, Mammals of Myanmar: an annotated checklist, pp. 147-197 in Mammalia (Warsaw, Poland) (Warsaw, Poland) 88 (3) on page 192, DOI: 10.1515/mammalia-2023-0098, http://zenodo.org/record/13913939
A SELF-ORGANISING FUZZY LOGIC AUTOPILOT FOR SMALL VESSELS
Creators: name: POLKINGHORNE, MARTYN NEAL
Publisher: name: University of Plymouth
Year: 1994

description: Currently small vessels use autopilots based on the Proportional plus Integral plus Derivative (PID) algorithm which utilises fixed gain values. This type of autopilot is known to often cause performance difficulties, a survey is therefore carried out to identify the alternative autopilot methods that have been previously investigated. It is shown that to date, all published work in this area has been based on large ships, however, there are specific difficulties applicable to the small vessel which have therefore not been considered. After the recognition of artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic as being the two most suitable techniques for use in the development of a new, and adaptive, small vessel autopilot design, the basic concepts of both are reviewed and fiizzy logic identified as being the most suitable for this application. The remainder of the work herein is concerned with the development of a fuzzy logic controller capable of a high level of performance in the two modes of coursekeeping and course-changing. Both modes are integrated together by the use of nonlinear fuzzy input windows. Improved performance is then obtained by using a nonlinear fuzzy rulebase. Integral action is included by converting the fuzzy output window to an unorthodox design described by two hundred and one fuzzy singletons, and then by shifting the identified fuzzy sets to positive, or negative, in order that any steady-state error may be removed from the vessel's performance. This design generated significant performance advantages when compared to the conventional PID autopilot. To develop further into an adaptive form of autopilot called the self-organising controller, the single rulebase was replaced by two enhancement matrices. These are novel features which are modified on-line by two corresponding performance indices. The magnitude of the learning was related to the observed performance of the vessel when expressed in terms of its heading error and rate of change of heading error. The autopilot design is validated using both simulation, and full scale sea trials. From these tests it is demonstrated that when compared to the conventional PID controller, the self-organising controller significantly improved performance for both course-changing and course-keeping modes of operation. In addition, it has the capability to learn on-line and therefore to maintain performance when subjected to vessel dynamic or environmental disturbance alterations.
CHANNEL CODING TECHNIQUES FOR A MULTIPLE TRACK DIGITAL MAGNETIC RECORDING SYSTEM
Creators: name: Davey, Paul James
Publisher: name: University of Plymouth
Year: 1994

description: In magnetic recording greater area) bit packing densities are achieved through increasing track density by reducing space between and width of the recording tracks, and/or reducing the wavelength of the recorded information. This leads to the requirement of higher precision tape transport mechanisms and dedicated coding circuitry. A TMS320 10 digital signal processor is applied to a standard low-cost, low precision, multiple-track, compact cassette tape recording system. Advanced signal processing and coding techniques are employed to maximise recording density and to compensate for the mechanical deficiencies of this system. Parallel software encoding/decoding algorithms have been developed for several Run-Length Limited modulation codes. The results for a peak detection system show that Bi-Phase L code can be reliably employed up to a data rate of 5kbits/second/track. Development of a second system employing a TMS32025 and sampling detection permitted the utilisation of adaptive equalisation to slim the readback pulse. Application of conventional read equalisation techniques, that oppose inter-symbol interference, resulted in a 30% increase in performance. Further investigation shows that greater linear recording densities can be achieved by employing Partial Response signalling and Maximum Likelihood Detection. Partial response signalling schemes use controlled inter-symbol interference to increase recording density at the expense of a multi-level read back waveform which results in an increased noise penalty. Maximum Likelihood Sequence detection employs soft decisions on the readback waveform to recover this loss. The associated modulation coding techniques required for optimised operation of such a system are discussed. Two-dimensional run-length-limited (d, ky) modulation codes provide a further means of increasing storage capacity in multi-track recording systems. For example the code rate of a single track run length-limited code with constraints (1, 3), such as Miller code, can be increased by over 25% when using a 4-track two-dimensional code with the same d constraint and with the k constraint satisfied across a number of parallel channels. The k constraint along an individual track, kx, can be increased without loss of clock synchronisation since the clocking information derived by frequent signal transitions can be sub-divided across a number of, y, parallel tracks in terms of a ky constraint. This permits more code words to be generated for a given (d, k) constraint in two dimensions than is possible in one dimension. This coding technique is furthered by development of a reverse enumeration scheme based on the trellis description of the (d, ky) constraints. The application of a two-dimensional code to a high linear density system employing extended class IV partial response signalling and maximum likelihood detection is proposed. Finally, additional coding constraints to improve spectral response and error performance are discussed.
Miconia holosericea
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Myrtales
Melastomataceae
Miconia
Miconia holosericea

description: Melastoma holosericeum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 390. 1753.
"Habitat in Brasilia, Jamaica, Surinamo." RCN: 3073.
 Lectotype (Wurdack in Görts-van Rijn, Fl. Guianas, ser. A, 13: 202. 1993): Herb. Clifford: 162, Melastoma 2 (BM-000558745).
 Current name:  Miconia holosericea  (L.) DC. (Melastomataceae).
 Note: Specific epithet spelled “holosericea” in the protologue.
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971
The Emission of Carbon Dioxide by Brickworks in Campos dos Goytacazes: The Impact of the Use of Peat in Brick Manufacturing
Creators: name: rosa neto, reynaldo
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 410103
subject: Human impacts of climate change and human adaptation
classificationCode: 410199
subject: Climate change impacts and adaptation not elsewhere classified

description: introductionThe construction sector is one of the biggest responsible for the emission of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide (CO₂). In Campos dos Goytacazes, brick production is an essential activity for local construction, with 120 brickworks manufacturing a significant quantity of bricks monthly. An aspect that is little discussed, but of great environmental importance, is the use of peat as an alloy in the manufacture of these bricks. In this article, we will explore how the use of peat contributes to CO₂ emissions and compare these impacts with other emission sources.The Role of Peat in Brick MakingPeat is an organic material formed in peat bog environments, and in the manufacture of bricks, it is used as a binder. The chemical composition of peat and its behavior during burning have a direct impact on the amount of CO₂ emitted. Peat contains approximately 50% carbon, and its thermodegradation during brick burning contributes significantly to CO₂ emissions.
RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE-PAID BROADCASTERS ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Creators: name: LI HUIYUN
name: UEA-UMPORN TIPAYATIKUMPORN
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Knowledge Sharing, Motivation, Shared Leadership, SMEs, Innovation.

description: Abstract

Background: The rapid growth of the knowledge payment market has led to the emergence of knowledge-paid broadcasters, who play a significant role in shaping consumer behavior. Understanding the characteristics and impact of these broadcasters is crucial for businesses to effectively engage with consumers and drive sales. This study aims to investigate the influence of knowledge-paid broadcaster characteristics on consumer behavior and decision-making processes. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Data were collected from a sample of consumers who have engaged with knowledge-paid content. Structural equation modeling and thematic analysis were used to examine the relationships between broadcaster characteristics, consumer perceptions, and behavioral outcomes. Results: The findings reveal that specific broadcaster characteristics, such as expertise, authenticity, and interactivity, significantly influence consumer trust, perceived value, and purchase intentions. The study also identifies key mediating factors, such as consumer engagement and social influence, that contribute to the impact of broadcasters on consumer behavior. Conclusion: This research provides valuable insights into the role of knowledge-paid broadcasters in shaping consumer behavior. The findings highlight the importance of strategically managing broadcaster characteristics to enhance consumer trust, engagement, and ultimately, drive business success in the knowledge payment market.
L’eclettismo negli studi di Economia Aziendale. Il contributo di Piero Mella
Creators: name: Bianchi, Massimo
Publisher: name: ----
Year: 2024
Subjects: Eclettismo, Transdisciplinarità, Practice Enterprise, Imprenditorialità, Economia Aziendale

description: Scopo di questo intervento è quello di analizzare e discutere dell‘eclettismo in ambito economico-aziendale e del contributo che Piero Mella con i suoi recenti scritti ha dato a questo tema. Questo interesse è nato dal diffondersi degli aspetti multi, inter e transdisciplinari derivanti dall’impatto sulle scienze aziendali della rivoluzione informatica e, più in generale, di quella tecnologica, che hanno trasformato e stanno drasticamente trasformando l’ambiente e la cultura aziendale, In particolare verranno approfondite le applicazioni del Magic Ring come espressione estrema dell’eclettismo che ha ricevuto, da Piero Mella, importanti contributi sulla scia degli Autori di Economia ed Economia Aziendale, che hanno aperto la strada a questa prospettiva. In questo ambito è anche da considerare il diffondersi nella ricerca e nella didattica di approcci rivolti a superare il divario fra teoria e pratica, in particolare per la formazione all’imprenditorialità, attraverso metodologie di Learning by Doing, applicate da parte dei discenti attraverso un approccio eclettico che supera i confini delle discipline tradizionali e che considera le imprese quali agencies educative a tutti gli effetti. Anche a questi progetti di innovazione didattica Piero Mella non ha mancato di dare il proprio qualificato contributo con la dedizione e l’entusiasmo che lo hanno sempre contraddistinto.
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Miconia laevigata D. Don
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Myrtales
Melastomataceae
Miconia
Miconia laevigata

description: Melastoma laevigatum Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 10, 2: 1022. 1759.
["Habitat in America."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 1: 560 (1762). RCN: 3076.
 Lectotype (Fawcett & Rendle, Fl. Jamaica 5: 374. 1926): Browne, Herb. Linn. No. 559.10 (LINN).
 Current name:  Miconia laevigata  (L.) D. Don (Melastomataceae).
 Note: Specific epithet spelled “laevigata” in the protologue.
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971
Melastoma malabathricum Linnaeus 1753
Creators: name: Jarvis, Charlie
Publisher: name: Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum
Year: 2007
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Myrtales
Melastomataceae
Melastoma
Melastoma malabathricum

description: Melastoma malabathricum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 390. 1753.
"Habitat in India." RCN: 3075.
 Lectotype (Bremer in Dassanayake & Fosberg, Revised Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6: 159. 1987; Bremer in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 65. 1993): Herb. Hermann 1: 55, No. 171 (BM-000594487).
 Generitype of Melastoma Linnaeus (vide Hitchcock, Prop. Brit. Bot.: 153. 1929).
 Current name:  Melastoma malabathricum  L. (Melastomataceae).
 Note: Bremer (1987) indicated material in Herb. Hermann (BM) in both vol. 1: 55 and 4: 3 as type. Under Art. 9.15, this is a valid typification, later (1993) restricted to that in vol. 1: 55 by the same author.
description: Published as part of Jarvis, Charlie, 2007, Chapter 7: Linnaean Plant Names and their Types (part M), pp. 651-689 in Order out of Chaos. Linnaean Plant Types and their Types, London :Linnaean Society of London in association with the Natural History Museum on page 662, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.291971