Light Trap: A Dynamic Tool for Data Analysis, Documenting, and Monitoring Insect Populations and Diversity

2020 ◽  
pp. 137-163
Author(s):  
Vasudev Kammar ◽  
A. T. Rani ◽  
K. P. Kumar ◽  
Akshay Kumar Chakravarthy
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Light Trap ◽  
Insect Populations

Studies in the effect of weather conditions on the activity and abundance of insect populations

1961 ◽  
Vol 244 (713) ◽  
pp. 331-378 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Light Trap ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Logarithmic Scale ◽  
Scottish Highlands ◽  
Activity Effect ◽  
The Family ◽  
Insect Populations ◽  
South East England ◽  
Trap Catches

This paper is a statistical analysis of captures of insects every night for over 4 years in traps in a locality in the Scottish Highlands. It should be considered in relation to a similar account of work in south-east England (Williams 1951 a ). From the trap catches (on a logarithmic scale), and meteorological records taken alongside the traps, statistical analyses, chiefly by multiple regressions, were made to show (1) the relation between day to day changes in log catch and corresponding changes in temperature and wind, and (2) the relation between changes in mean log catch in the same month in different years and changes in rainfall and temperature in the three previous months. The former is an activity effect, and the latter a population effect. Details are given for total Diptera, for the bloodsucking flies of the family Simuliidae, and for total Lepidoptera in a light trap, and for total Diptera in a suction trap, this latter for activity only. The results show quantitatively the very high dependance, more so in some groups and at certain seasons, of the activity of insects on the current weather conditions, and of the population level on the previous weather. A fuller summary is included in the paper, pp. 367 to 369.

scholarly journals Identification of insects associated with ebony (Diospyros celebica Bakh.) as an endemic tree to Sulawesi

2021 ◽  
Vol 886 (1) ◽  
pp. 012037
Author(s):  
Sitti Nuraeni ◽  
Marwan Rajab ◽  
Tumanan ◽  
Diky Wahyudi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Functional Role ◽  
Light Trap ◽  
University Education ◽  
Pitfall Traps ◽  
Transient Species ◽  
Nocturnal Activity ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Richness Index

Abstract The population of ebony trees in Sulawesi has decreased and has been included in Appendix II Cites, which means it can only be traded based on quotas. Insect studies on ebony stands are still limited, especially in South Sulawesi. This study aims to determine the diversity and association of ebony with insects found in ebony stands in the Hasanuddin University Education Forest, Maros Regency. This activity was carried out in June 2021. Sampling was carried out using the light trap method for winged insects with nocturnal activity and pitfall traps for insects crawling on the ground. Data analysis to determine the diversity of insect species was carried out using the Shannon-Wiener (H') species and the Margalef index. The results showed that the insects found were 8 orders, 20 families, and 28 species from 128 individuals. Based on analysis of their functional role, the insect complexes consist of 34% herbivores, 50% predators, 8% parasitoids, 14% detritivores and 2% transient species. The diversity of species was classified as moderate, namely 2.71, while the richness index value of 5.56, which was classified as high richness in Ebony Stands.

Microchemical imaging in biomedical research

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 1118-1119
Author(s):  
P. Ingram
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Electron Probe ◽  
The Other ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cell Element ◽  
Physiological Information ◽  
Functional States ◽  
Elemental Maps ◽  
Electron Energy Loss ◽  
Secondary Ion

It is well established that unique physiological information can be obtained by rapidly freezing cells in various functional states and analyzing the cell element content and distribution by electron probe x-ray microanalysis. (The other techniques of microanalysis that are amenable to imaging, such as electron energy loss spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectroscopy, particle induced x-ray emission etc., are not addressed in this tutorial.) However, the usual processes of data acquisition are labor intensive and lengthy, requiring that x-ray counts be collected from individually selected regions of each cell in question and that data analysis be performed subsequent to data collection. A judicious combination of quantitative elemental maps and static raster probes adds not only an additional overall perception of what is occurring during a particular biological manipulation or event, but substantially increases data productivity. Recent advances in microcomputer instrumentation and software have made readily feasible the acquisition and processing of digital quantitative x-ray maps of one to several cells.

Perceptions of a Collaborative Professional Learning Program: Seeing the “Bigger Picture”

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 290-303
Author(s):  
P. Charlie Buckley ◽  
Kimberly A. Murza ◽  
Tami Cassel
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Related Service

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of special education practitioners (i.e., speech-language pathologists, special educators, para-educators, and other related service providers) on their role as communication partners after participation in the Social Communication and Engagement Triad (Buckley et al., 2015 ) yearlong professional learning program. Method A qualitative approach using interviews and purposeful sampling was used. A total of 22 participants who completed participation in either Year 1 or Year 2 of the program were interviewed. Participants were speech-language pathologists, special educators, para-educators, and other related service providers. Using a grounded theory approach (Glaser & Strauss, 1967 ) to data analysis, open, axial, and selective coding procedures were followed. Results Three themes emerged from the data analysis and included engagement as the goal, role as a communication partner, and importance of collaboration. Conclusions Findings supported the notion that educators see the value of an integrative approach to service delivery, supporting students' social communication and engagement across the school day but also recognizing the challenges they face in making this a reality.

Communicative Performance of Adolescents with Severe Speech Impairment

1989 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth M. Dalton ◽  
Jan L. Bedrosian
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Peer Interactions ◽  
Consistent Pattern ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Speech Impairment ◽  
Communication Mode ◽  
Mode Function ◽  
Communicative Performance ◽  
Therapy Room ◽  
Communication Board

The communicative performance of 4 preoperational-level adolescents, using limited speech, gestures, and communication board techniques, was examined in a two-part investigation. In Part 1, each subject participated in an academic interaction with a teacher in a therapy room. Data were transcribed and coded for communication mode, function, and role. Two subjects were found to predominantly use the speech mode, while the remaining 2 predominantly used board and one other mode. The majority of productions consisted of responses to requests, and the initiator role was infrequently occupied. These findings were similar to those reported in previous investigations conducted in classroom settings. In Part 2, another examination of the communicative performance of these subjects was conducted in spontaneous interactions involving speaking and nonspeaking peers in a therapy room. Using the same data analysis procedures, gesture and speech modes predominated for 3 of the subjects in the nonspeaking peer interactions. The remaining subject exhibited minimal interaction. No consistent pattern of mode usage was exhibited across the speaking peer interactions. In the nonspeaking peer interactions, requests predominated. In contrast, a variety of communication functions was exhibited in the speaking peer interactions. Both the initiator and the maintainer roles were occupied in the majority of interactions. Pertinent variables and clinical implications are discussed.

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