title: Aspects of the biology of Scolypopa australis Walker (Homoptera : Ricaniidae)

authors: Matheson, Andrew Graeme

subjects: Scolypopa australis Walker

abstract: Aspects of the biology of Scolypopa australis Walker (Homoptera: Ricaniidae) were studied in the Waikato region. Attempts were made to fill some gaps in the knowledge of what is in New Zealand an important species. A general outline of the life history of S. australis is given, followed by studies of three particular facets of the species' biology. A large experiment was set up to study the egg diapause but was not a success, and consequently little information of the embryonic diapause was obtained. The morphology of the chorion of the egg was studied with both the light and electron microscopes, and a quantity of information about the external and internal architecture of the shell was obtained. The egg bears an anterior micropylar process which contains both the single micropyle and the air-containing meshwork layer of the chorion where it meets the atmosphere. The egg has no hydropyle. An inner meshwork layer of the chorion is visible with the light microscope. Measurements were made of six different body parts on each of 220 S. australis nymphs, and it was found that the width of the post-clypeus and tne length of the proboscis can be used to define the five nymphal instars. No comprehensive bibliography of the species has ever been published, thus reasonably exhaustive lists of references are given. More accurate information on the habits and distribution of the species outside New Zealand is given.

text: Aspects of the biology of Scolypopa australis Walker (Homoptera : Ricaniidae) Aspects of the biology of Scolypopa australis Walker (Homoptera: Ricaniidae) were studied in the Waikato region. Attempts were made to fill some gaps in the knowledge of what is in New Zealand an important species. A general outline of the life history of S. australis is given, followed by studies of three particular facets of the species' biology. A large experiment was set up to study the egg diapause but was not a success, and consequently little information of the embryonic diapause was obtained. The morphology of the chorion of the egg was studied with both the light and electron microscopes, and a quantity of information about the external and internal architecture of the shell was obtained. The egg bears an anterior micropylar process which contains both the single micropyle and the air-containing meshwork layer of the chorion where it meets the atmosphere. The egg has no hydropyle. An inner meshwork layer of the chorion is visible with the light microscope. Measurements were made of six different body parts on each of 220 S. australis nymphs, and it was found that the width of the post-clypeus and tne length of the proboscis can be used to define the five nymphal instars. No comprehensive bibliography of the species has ever been published, thus reasonably exhaustive lists of references are given. More accurate information on the habits and distribution of the species outside New Zealand is given.

year: 1978

title: The average order of the Dirichlet series of the gcd-sum function

authors: Broughan, Kevin A.

subjects: mathematics

abstract: Using a result of Bordellès, we derive the second term and improved error expressions for the partial sums of the Dirichlet series of the gcd-sum function, for all real values of the parameter.

text: The average order of the Dirichlet series of the gcd-sum function Using a result of Bordellès, we derive the second term and improved error expressions for the partial sums of the Dirichlet series of the gcd-sum function, for all real values of the parameter.

year: 2007

title: A survey of psychologists’ opinions and behaviours on aspects of Maori mental health

authors: Sawrey, Richard

subjects: Maori

abstract: In the majority of settings where psychologists work, particularly in State health and justice settings, Maori people are substantially over represented relative to their numbers in the general population (Durie, 1987). This situation has raised serious questions about the adequacy of both mental health services and professionals in their provision of appropriate services for Maori people. (Hui Whakaoranga, 1984; Durie, 1985). Recommendations have been given to address these deficiencies. Te Hui Whakaoranga (l984) recommended a recruitment programme for Maori into health professions and training for health workers in Maori culture. The Committee of Inquiry into Procedures used in Psychiatric Hospitals (1988) pointed out that health professionals are rarely educated in taha Maori or the application of taha Maori to the service they provide. They stated that many current training programmes create a barrier to Maori people entering the health professions. They recommended that changes occur in both the in - service and basic training of health professionals.

text: A survey of psychologists’ opinions and behaviours on aspects of Maori mental health In the majority of settings where psychologists work, particularly in State health and justice settings, Maori people are substantially over represented relative to their numbers in the general population (Durie, 1987). This situation has raised serious questions about the adequacy of both mental health services and professionals in their provision of appropriate services for Maori people. (Hui Whakaoranga, 1984; Durie, 1985). Recommendations have been given to address these deficiencies. Te Hui Whakaoranga (l984) recommended a recruitment programme for Maori into health professions and training for health workers in Maori culture. The Committee of Inquiry into Procedures used in Psychiatric Hospitals (1988) pointed out that health professionals are rarely educated in taha Maori or the application of taha Maori to the service they provide. They stated that many current training programmes create a barrier to Maori people entering the health professions. They recommended that changes occur in both the in - service and basic training of health professionals.

year: 1993