Overlap in Meetings: ASR Effects and Analysis by Dialog Factors, Speakers, and Collection Site

2006 ◽  
pp. 212-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özgür Çetin ◽  
Elizabeth Shriberg
Keyword(s):  
Collection Site

PATTERNS OF GASTROPOD MOLLUSK PREDATION ON BIVALVE MOLLUSKS ALONG THE UPPER TEXAS GULF COAST

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Serena J. Randolph ◽  
Alan D. Maccarone
Keyword(s):  
Shell Thickness ◽  
Prey Species ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
Prey Selection ◽  
Drill Hole ◽  
The United States ◽  
Hole Diameter ◽  
Bivalve Mollusks ◽  
Collection Site ◽  
Drill Holes

Abstract Predation on bivalve mollusks by gastropod mollusks is common in coastal regions of the United States; however, few previous studies have examined whether drilling gastropods exhibit prey selection. In 2016, shells with small holes drilled by as many as two gastropod predators were collected at three sites separated by 30 km along the Texas Upper Gulf Coast on the Bolivar Peninsula (29° 40′N, 94° 90′W). The likeliest predators in these waters are the southern oyster drill (Stramonita haemastoma Linnaeus 1767) and the moon snail (Neverita duplicate Say 1822). Collected shells were identified to species and measurements were taken to examine statistical relationships between predators and prey species. These measurements included drill-hole diameter, shell thickness, drill-hole completeness, number of drill attempts, and collection site. Across the three locations, 17 different species of shells with drill holes were collected; of these, we focused on the ten most abundant species (n = 277 shells). The sample showed high variation in drill-hole diameter, shell thickness, and drill-hole completeness. Both the total number of holes and mean drill-hole diameter differed significantly among prey species (ANOVA, both P < 0.0001). In addition, drill-hole diameter correlated directly with prey shell thickness (P < 0.0001). Shells whose drill holes were complete were significantly thinner than shells with incomplete holes (P < 0.0001). Mean prey shell thickness, mean drill-hole diameter, and mean number of drill holes all differed significantly by collection site (all P < 0.0001). Ecological and morphological implications related to gastropod predation on mollusks are discussed.

Electrolyte handling by the superficial nephron of the rabbit

1986 ◽  
Vol 250 (4) ◽  
pp. F590-F595 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. L. Wong ◽  
S. J. Whiting ◽  
C. L. Mizgala ◽  
G. A. Quamme
Keyword(s):  
Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Concentration Ratio ◽  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Distal Tubule ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Loop Of Henle ◽  
Collection Site ◽  
Micropuncture Study ◽  
The Mean

A micropuncture study of the rabbit was performed to evaluate the function of the superficial nephron. The mean glomerular filtration rate of the left micropunctured kidney was 4.0 +/- 0.8 ml/min. The concentration profile of electrolytes within the proximal tubule was similar to that of species previously investigated except for potassium. The mean tubular fluid (TF)-ultrafilterable (UF) concentration ratios were as follows: sodium, 1.01 +/- 0.03; chloride, 1.14 +/- 0.04; calcium, 1.12 +/- 0.04; magnesium, 1.47 +/- 0.08; and phosphate, 0.94 +/- 0.09, with a mean TF-plasma (P) inulin concentration ratio of 1.78 +/- 0.14 (n = 32). The TF/UF potassium value significantly increased in association with TF/P inulin to a mean value of 1.26 +/- 0.06. Accordingly, 29% of the filtered potassium was reabsorbed in the superficial proximal tubule compared with 43% of the filtered sodium. The loop of Henle reabsorbed 55-60% of the filtered sodium, chloride, and calcium, whereas considerably less magnesium (33%) was reabsorbed. Segments beyond the distal tubule collection site reabsorbed little of the delivered magnesium, which supports the notion that the loop of Henle is the principal segment accounting for adjustments in magnesium balance. These studies indicate that the superficial nephron of the rabbit performs similar to other species reported, except potassium reabsorption is significantly less in the proximal convoluted tubule.

Factors affecting red-osier dogwood seed germination

1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 1012-1016 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. N. Acharya ◽  
C. B. Chu ◽  
R. Hermesh ◽  
G. B. Schaalje
Keyword(s):  
Seed Germination ◽  
Germination Percentage ◽  
Collection Site ◽  
Moisture Condition ◽  
Seed Formation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Year Effect ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Cornus Stolonifera ◽  
Moisture Conditions

Seeds from 55 populations of native Alberta red-osier dogwood (Cornus stolonifera Michx.) were collected over 2 years (1984 and 1985) to determine the range of variability for seed germination and the effect of ecoregion and moisture conditions in the collection sites on this trait. Each year the unscarified seeds were stored at 3 °C for 30 days, stratified at 3 °C for an additional 30 days and then incubated on an 8 h light: 16 h dark cycle at a temperature of 25:10 °C (light:dark) for germination. A wide range of germination percentages was observed among populations collected in any 1 year. However, the variability was not due to the ecoregion or moisture condition of the collection site. Germination percentage of populations collected in 1984 and 1985 formed five and seven groups, respectively. A study involving eight sites that were common to 1984, 1985, and 1986 revealed a significant effect of population on seed germination. This population effect was not obscured by the combined effects of year, precipitation, temperature, and seed size. The year effect was significant only when population was used as a covariate. Precipitation during seed formation significantly influenced germination performance even after adjustments were made for population and year. Seed germination in red-osier dogwood appears to be influenced by the population from which the seeds are collected and by yearly environmental fluctuations. Therefore, germination studies in this species must include seeds from diverse populations collected over several years. Key words: red-osier dogwood, Cornus stolonifera Michx., germination, population, environment.

Influence of collection site on cochlear perilymph sample volume

2013 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. e50
Author(s):  
Matthew Abernathy ◽  
Rachel Tapp ◽  
Joshua Yoder ◽  
David Gauvin ◽  
Theodore Baird
Keyword(s):  
Sample Volume ◽  
Collection Site

Is the city of La Plata the collection site for Bothriurus bonariensis (C.L. Koch, 1843) syntypes (Scorpiones: Bothriuridae)?

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-42
Author(s):  
Luis A. Giambelluca
Keyword(s):  
Web Pages ◽  
Rio De La Plata ◽  
Collection Site ◽  
Río De La Plata ◽  
La Plata ◽  
The City

Bothriurus bonariensis syntypes were described by C.L. Koch in 1843 who mentioned "La Plata" as the collection site, but this city did not exist until 1882, suggesting that he was referring to the Río de La Plata area. An error is also pointed out in relation to publications and web pages which mention 1842 and not 1843 as the year of publication.

scholarly journals Brachyuran crustaceans from the bycatch of prawn fisheries at the mouth of the Amazon river

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jô de Farias Lima ◽  
Thibério Carvalho da Silva ◽  
Luis Mauricio Abdon da Silva ◽  
Jamile da Silva Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Amazon River ◽  
Collection Site ◽  
Male Specimen ◽  
Representative Species ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Lower Biomass ◽  
Number Of Males ◽  
Collection Sites

The present paper is a pioneering study on the Brachyura bycatch associated with the artisan prawn fisheries at the mouth of the Amazon River. The study was conducted at four collection sites distributed along the mouth of the Amazon River between the months of January/2009 and January/2010. The animals were caught using handcrafted traps called "matapi", which are used by prawn fisherman in the region. Twenty matapis were used at each collection site. A total of 145 specimens were captured and six species were identified, all belonging to the Trichodactylidae family - Sylviocarcinus maldonadoensis, S. pictus, S. devillei, Valdivia serrata, Dilocarcinus septemdentatus and D. pagei. The most representative species, S. maldonadoensis, S. pictus and S. devillei were classified as regular. Regarding the composition of the capture, there were three specimens of D. pagei , only one male specimen of D. septemdentatus, forty-eight specimens of S. maldonadoensis, sixty-eight specimens of S. pictus, twenty-two specimens of S. devillei and three specimens of V. serrata. In all months, the brachyuran fauna showed a considerably lower biomass when compared to the prawns, representing only 5% of the catch, in a ratio of 1:0.06. For most species, the number of males was always higher than the number of females in almost all collection months.

scholarly journals Genetic Diversity of Spiroplasma citri Strains from Different Regions, Hosts, and Isolation Dates

2008 ◽  
Vol 98 (9) ◽  
pp. 960-968 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. S. Mello ◽  
R. K. Yokomi ◽  
U. Melcher ◽  
J. C. Chen ◽  
A. C. Wayadande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Collection Site ◽  
Spiroplasma Citri ◽  
The Past ◽  
Rapd Pcr ◽  
Membrane Lipoprotein ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Multiple Strains ◽  
Genetic Signatures ◽  
Random Amplified Polymorphism Dna

Spiroplasma citri, a phloem-limited pathogen, causes citrus stubborn disease (CSD). Losses due to CSD in California orchards have grown over the past decade. To investigate the possibility of introduction or emergence of a new strain, a study of genetic diversity among S. citri strains from various locations was conducted using random amplified polymorphism DNA-polymerase chain reaction (RAPD-PCR) of 35 strains cultured from 1980 to 1993, and of 35 strains cultured from 2005 to 2006. Analysis using 20 primer pairs revealed considerable diversity among strains. However, no unique genetic signatures were associated with recently collected strains compared with those collected 15 to 28 years ago, and no geographically associated pattern was distinguishable. S. citri strains from carrot and daikon radish contain some unique DNA fragments, suggesting some host plant influence. Multiple strains from single trees also showed genetic diversity. Sequencing of five RAPD bands that differed among strains showed that diversity-related gene sequences include virus fragments, and fragments potentially encoding a membrane lipoprotein, a DNA modification enzyme, and a mobilization element. No differences in colony morphology were observed among the strains. The lack of correlation between PCR patterns and isolation date or collection site is inconsistent with the hypothesis that recent infections are due to the introduction or emergence of novel pathogen strains.

scholarly journals The Influence of Collection Site and Methods on Postmortem Morphine Concentrations in a Porcine Model

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 651-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameron S. Crandall ◽  
Sarah Kerrigan ◽  
Roberto L. Aguero ◽  
Jonathon LaValley ◽  
Patrick E. McKinney
Keyword(s):  
Porcine Model ◽  
Collection Site

scholarly journals Blood donation practice and associated factors among health professionals working at heath centers in Nefas Silk Lafto sub city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Mentamir Abe ◽  
Mesafint Abeje Tiruneh ◽  
Kidanemariam Beyene
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Collection Site ◽  
Cross Sectional

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Accessibility of a safe and adequate blood transfusion is a challenge worldwide and even more critical in Africa. Even though blood donation is lifesaving practice, current blood supply is far less compared to the demand in Ethiopia. However, there is limited information in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess blood donation practice and associated factors among health professionals working at heath center in Nefas Silk Lafto sub city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among health professionals working at health centers in Nefas Silk Lafto sub city, Addis Ababa from 23 August 2019 to 20 September 2019. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected used self-administered structured questionnaire. Binary logistic regression analysis was used for data analysis.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 459 health professionals were included in the study with a response rate of 98.4%. Only 157 (34.2%) of them donated blood in the last five years. Age (AOR=1.72, 95% CI: 1.06, 2.79), blood collection site (AOR=3.46, 95% CI: 2.03, 5.89), blood collection working (AOR=2.00, 95% CI: 1.16, 3.44) and knowledge (AOR=0.32, 95% CL: 0.14, 0.76) were significantly associated with blood donation practice.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Blood donation practice was low. Age of health professionals, blood collection site, blood collection working hour and knowledge were significantly associated with blood donation practice. Therefore, establish fixed and mobile collection site and convenient time for blood donors and awareness creation is crucial.</p>

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