scholarly journals Unique and fragile diversity emerges from Brazilian caves – two new amphibious species of Xangoniscus Campos-Filho, Araujo & Taiti, 2014 (Oniscidea, Styloniscidae) from Serra do Ramalho karst area, state of Bahia, Brazil

2022 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Ivanklin S. Campos-Filho ◽  
Jéssica S. Gallo ◽  
Jonas E. Gallão ◽  
Dayana F. Torres ◽  
Lília Horta ◽  
...  

Two new troglobitic species of Xangoniscus are described from two caves of Serra do Ramalho karst area, Bambuí geomorphological group, state of Bahia. Xangoniscus lapaensissp. nov. is described from Gruna Boca da Lapa cave, and X. loboisp. nov. from Gruna da Pingueira II cave. Both species are blind and depigmented and show amphibious habits, as observed for all species of Xangoniscus described until now. Xangoniscus lapaensissp. nov. occurs in travertine pools fed by water of the upper aquifer, and X. loboisp. nov. occurs in a small stream, an upper vadose tributary. Both species occur in fragile microhabitats. Ecological and behavioral data, conservation remarks, and IUCN conservation assessments are included to provide background data for conservation efforts in this unique karst area.

2016 ◽  
Vol 224 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mélanie Bédard ◽  
Line Laplante ◽  
Julien Mercier

Abstract. Dyslexia is a phenomenon for which the brain correlates have been studied since the beginning of the 20th century. Simultaneously, the field of education has also been studying dyslexia and its remediation, mainly through behavioral data. The last two decades have seen a growing interest in integrating neuroscience and education. This article provides a quick overview of pertinent scientific literature involving neurophysiological data on functional brain differences in dyslexia and discusses their very limited influence on the development of reading remediation for dyslexic individuals. Nevertheless, it appears that if certain conditions are met – related to the key elements of educational neuroscience and to the nature of the research questions – conceivable benefits can be expected from the integration of neurophysiological data with educational research. When neurophysiological data can be employed to overcome the limits of using behavioral data alone, researchers can both unravel phenomenon otherwise impossible to document and raise new questions.


1975 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. W. Cream ◽  
F. T. Eggemeier ◽  
G. A. Klein
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2001 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
JAMIE HAMILTON ◽  
CIARA CLARKE ◽  
ANDREW DUNWELL ◽  
RICHARD TIPPING

This report presents the results of the excavation of a stone ford laid across the base of a small stream valley near Rough Castle, Falkirk. It was discovered during an opencast coal mining project. Radiocarbon dates and pollen analysis of deposits overlying the ford combine to indicate a date for its construction no later than the early first millennium cal BC. Interpreting this evidence was not straightforward and the report raises significant issues about site formation processes and the interpretation of radiocarbon and pollen evidence. The importance of these issues extends beyond the rarely investigated features such as fords and deserve a larger place in the archaeological literature.


Author(s):  
O.S. Bezuglova ◽  

Rostov Region belongs to the highly protected natural territories characterized by the continuous plowing. There territories are the only reserves with the soils preserved in their natural state. However, these areas often lack detailed information about the soils quality and composition. Surveying soils on these territories is crucial for determination of their basic physical and chemical properties. The resulted compilation of soil maps could lay a foundation for creating the Red Book of Soils and the formation of a section in the soil-geographical database of the Russian Federation. Subsequently, such information can be used as a background data for the main types of soils in the region. It will be also valuable during monitoring and justification of conservation measures.


2015 ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Van Xung Nguyen ◽  
Van Huy Tran

Background: Data about the value of interleukin 6 and CRP in the prediction of severity of acute pancreatitis (AP) is still limited. This study is aimed at assessing the values of interleukin 6 and CRP in the prediction the severity of AP. Patients and methods: 55 patients with AP were enrolled. Interleukin was measured at 2 times: the 1st and the 3rd days. Results: IL-6 level day 1 in severe AP (168.86 ± 70.65 pg/ml) was significantly higher than in mild AP (89.54 ± 28.81 pg/ml) and IL-6 day 3 in severe AP (58.64 ± 20.77 pg/ml) significantly higher than mild AP (29.73 ± 14.88 pg/ml). concerning the prediction of severity of AP, IL-6 in day 1 (with cut-off 113.36 pg/ml) had the sensitivity 81.25% and the specificity 84.64%, PPV 68.4% and NPV 91.7%, accuracy rate 88.8%, AUC 0.888 and respectively in day 3 (with cut-off 41.38 pg/ml were 87.5%; 87.18%; 73.7%; 4.4%; 86.7%; 0.867. The values in prediction of severity were significantly higher when combining IL 6 and CRP in compare with the single marker. Conclusion: Combining Interleukin 6 and CRP may have a good value in the prediction of the severity of AP. Key words: Interleukin 6, CRP, acute pancreatitis, severity.


2016 ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Van Huy Tran ◽  
Thi Huyen Thuong Nguyen

Background: Data about efficacy of Tenofovir in patients of HBV –related cirrhosis in Vietnam was still limited. This study is aimed at: - evaluating the clinical, biochemical, virological and Child-Pugh score responses 3,6,9 months after Tenofovir therapy; - assessing possible side effects of tenofovir. Patients and methods: 40 patients with HBV-related cirrhosis were enrolled. All has received Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300mg/day. Follow-up after 3,6 and 9 months. Results: Anorexia, oedema and ascites were significantly improved after treatment. HBV DNA became undetectable in 92.5%, 94.55 and 100% after 3,6 and 9 months, respectively. Child- Pugh score was improved after treatment (5.94±0.22 after treatment vs 7.47±0.28 before treatment). Side effects were minors (nausea, vomiting). No case of increase in serum creatinine was found. Conclusion: Tenofovir showed effective and safe in patients of HBV-related cirrhosis. Key words: Cirrhosis, tenofovir, HBV. Key words: cirrhosis, tenofovir, HBV


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