DETERMINATION OF THE CONSERVATION STATUS OF THE “ESCAMOLERA” ANT (Liometopum apiculatum MAYR) IN MEXICO BY THE SPECIES RISK ASSESSEMENT METHODOLOGY – MER

The larvae and pupae of Liometopum apiculatum, an ant species known as “escamolera” (Lap), are valued for their flavour and nutritional value. Currently demand at restaurants trade, high price and other factors have threatened their populations. However, in Mexico there is no risk assessment for this species. Therefore, information was compiled to evaluate the conservation status of L apiculatum. The species Risk Assessment Methodology (MER) of Appendix I in the Mexican Standard NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 determines the risk category of a species based on scores of four criteria and places a species as “Extinct in the wild, subject to special protection, threatened or in danger of extinction”. In this study, the related scores were, for Criterion A (taxon distributional area), 3 points (restricted distribution); Criterion B (habitat status regarding its natural development), 1 point (apt, or not limiting); Criterion C (biological vulnerability), 1 point (low vulnerability); and criterion D (impact of human activity on the taxon) scored 3 points (medium impact). The sum of the scores of the four MER criteria indicated that Lap (the escamolera ant) should be placed in the category of Subject to special protection (SSP). This information shall be used to design management and conservation policies for edible insects in Mexico.

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Suitability of the Weber-Gut risk assessment methodology used in Central Europe for determining invasive woody plant species in Estonian historical parks

Forestry Studies / Metsanduslikud Uurimused ◽

10.2478/fsmu-2020-0003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 72 (1) ◽

pp. 21-33

Author(s):

Nele Nutt ◽

Ardo Kubjas

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Invasive Species ◽

Central Europe ◽

Assessment System ◽

Risk Category ◽

Assessment Methodology ◽

Large Numbers ◽

Invasive Tree ◽

Mass Reproduction ◽

Risk Assessment Methodology

AbstractThe main objective of this research was to assess the suitability of the risk assessment methodology developed by Weber & Gut for Central Europe in order to determine the invasive species in the dendroflora of this region's historical parks. In order to do so a region was chosen where the number of old parks is high (Estonia) and then the following characteristics were studied: 1) the distribution of invasive species; 2) the viability of invasive species. Research results showed that the risk assessment for Central Europe developed by Weber & Gut is not suitable for determining invasive tree and shrub species in the historical parks of Estonia. The research viewed 18 species (classified as a high-risk category) and only half of them had characteristics inherent to invasive behaviour (produces reproductive offspring, often in very large numbers, at a considerable distance from parent plants, and thus has the potential to spread over a considerable area). Even in a small territory (45,339 km2), the regional differences in the occurrence of invasive species were substantial. No independent mass reproduction of most of the invasive species was detected during the use of the Weber-Gut risk assessment system. This research showed that the dangers of invasive species cannot be assessed based on one methodology, but each species should be assessed according to their habitat and specifics of the species.

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Risk Management of Hazards for Route Between Ławica – Kobylnica – Bednary Airports / Ocena Ryzyka Zagrożeń Na Trasie Ławica-Kobylnica-Bednary

Journal of Konbin ◽

10.2478/jok-2013-0029 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 135-146

Author(s):

Jerzy Merkisz ◽

Marta Galant

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Risk Management ◽

Risk Category ◽

Assessment Methodology ◽

Risk Assessment Methodology

Abstract The paper presents a risk management of hazards for route between Ławica - Kobylnica - Bednary airports. The evaluation was performed using a TRANS-RISK method. The authors introduced these airports, described the route and identified sources of hazards, risk and their consequences. To estimated the risk authors used risk assessment methodology - MICE SCORE. In summary, the identified risks are characterized by risk category defined as acceptable, tolerable or not acceptable.

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EXTREME RISK ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY (ERAM) IN AVIATION SYSTEMS

Environmental Engineering and Management Journal ◽

10.30638/eemj.2015.152 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. 1399-1408 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Catalin Cioaca ◽

Cristian-George Constantinescu ◽

Mircea Boscoianu ◽

Ramona Lile

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Assessment Methodology ◽

Extreme Risk ◽

Risk Assessment Methodology

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An Overview of Risk-Based EEE Counterfeit Part Detection Based on SAE AS6171

10.31399/asm.cp.istfa2018p0051 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Michael H. Azarian

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Multiple Solutions ◽

Test Equipment ◽

Assessment Methodology ◽

Test Plan ◽

Specific Test ◽

Risk Assessment Methodology

Abstract As counterfeiting techniques and processes grow in sophistication, the methods needed to detect these parts must keep pace. This has the unfortunate effect of raising the costs associated with managing this risk. In order to ensure that the resources devoted to counterfeit detection are commensurate with the potential effects and likelihood of counterfeit part usage in a particular application, a risk based methodology has been adopted for testing of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts by the SAE AS6171 set of standards. This paper provides an overview of the risk assessment methodology employed within AS6171 to determine the testing that should be utilized to manage the risk associated with the use of a part. A scenario is constructed as a case study to illustrate how multiple solutions exist to address the risk for a particular situation, and the choice of any specific test plan can be made on the basis of practical considerations, such as cost, time, or the availability of particular test equipment.

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Risk Assessment Based on SORA for First Responders and Disaster Management

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11125364 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (12) ◽

pp. 5364

Author(s):

Paweł Janik ◽

Maciej Zawistowski ◽

Radosław Fellner ◽

Grzegorz Zawistowski

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Disaster Management ◽

Emergency Services ◽

First Responders ◽

Unmanned Aircraft ◽

Unmanned Aircraft Systems ◽

Aircraft Systems ◽

The One ◽

Risk Assessment Methodology ◽

Assistance Project

Worldwide, there is a significant increase in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by emergency services. They offer a lot of possibilities during rescue operations. Such a wide application for various purposes and environments causes many threats related to their use. To minimize the risks associated with conducting air operations with UAVs, the application of the SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) methodology will be important. Due to its level of detail, it is a methodology adapted to civilian use. In this article, the authors’ team will try to develop guidelines and directions for adapting SORA to the requirements of the operational work of emergency services. Thus, the following article aims to present the most important risks related to conducting operations with the use of UAVs by first responders (FRs), and to show the sample risk analysis performed for this type of operation on the example of the ASSISTANCE project. The paper describes, on the one hand, possibilities offered by UAVs in crisis or disaster management and step-by-step Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA), and on the other hand, presents possible threats, consequences and methods of their mitigation during FR missions.

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Notice of Violation of IEEE Publication Principles - Relative risk assessment methodology in vessel traffic at sea

2010 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management ◽

10.1109/ieem.2010.5674150 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

Shenping Hu ◽

Quangen Fang ◽

Jinpeng Zhang ◽

Yongtao Xi

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Relative Risk ◽

Assessment Methodology ◽

Relative Risk Assessment ◽

Risk Assessment Methodology

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Development of Risk Assessment Methodology for Occupational Safety in Using Work Observation Technique

10.5957/smc-2012-p04 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Takeshi Shinoda ◽

Takashi Tanaka

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Working Conditions ◽

Occupational Safety ◽

Occupational Accidents ◽

Assessment Procedure ◽

Assessment Methodology ◽

Quantitative Methodology ◽

The Past ◽

Walking Environment ◽

Risk Assessment Methodology

It is a challenge to prevent an occupational accident in any industrial activities. The aim of this study is to improve the safety and reduce the risk of occupational accidents at shipyard through developing a risk assessment. This paper describes the concept and methodology of risk assessment for occupational safety and its application. The methodology introduces an effective and useful assessment procedure to construct the database based on the past occupational accidents occurred at shipyards. Quantitative methodology is developed to understand the unsafe working conditions and environment at the shipyard by the convenient handheld to collect the data with Information Technology. Some examples of effective hazard countermeasures are suggested and a feasibility study is conducted to improve a walking environment at shipyards.

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