Contribution to the knowledge of Chinese Gryllacrididae (Orthoptera) IV: New additions of Chinese Furcilarnaca Gorochov, 2004

Based on the specimens from Guangxi and Yunnan deposited in the Guangxi Normal University, the paper is firstly reported the female sex of two known species from China, viz. Furcilarnaca armata (Bey-Bienko, 1957) and Furcilarnaca forceps (Bey-Bienko, 1962). The female of Furcilarnaca armata (Bey-Bienko, 1957) is very similar to Furcilarnaca chiangdao in seventh abdominal tergite and subgenital plate, and they may belong to the same species. After examining the female subgenital plate of Furcilarnaca chirurga (Bey-Bienko, 1962), we treat Furcilarnaca hirta as a valid species. Mitochondrial genomes of six specimens of three Furcilarnaca species were sequenced and annotated in this study. The organization and gene content of new sequenced mitogenomes were conserved, except for significant variation of the control region. All the PCGs started with the typical ATN codons and most ended with complete TAA or TAG codons. Combined with five mitogenomes in NCBI, a total of twelve specimens (including one outgroup) were used in phylogenetic analysis based on 13 PCGs. The result revealed that Furcilarnaca was a monophyletic group. These data will provide more meaningful genetic information and validate the phylogenetic relationships within the Gryllacrididae.

Contribution to the Chinese subfamily Rhaphidophorinae Walker, 1869 (Orthoptera: Rhaphidophoridae: Rhaphidophorinae) IV: Seven new species of Rhaphidophora and one new mitogenome

Seven new species and the female sex of Rhaphidophora xishuang Gorochov, 2012 of the rhaphidophorines are described from China. The images illustrating the morphology of the two known species are provided. Meanwhile, the complete mitogenome of Rhaphidophora quadrispina was assembled. The mitogenome was 15892 bp in length and contained the typical gene arrangement. All examined specimens are deposited in the Guangxi Normal University.

A new species of whip spider, Weygoldtia hainanensis sp. nov., from Hainan, China (Arachnida: Amblypygi: Charinidae)

To date, only one species of whip spider has been recorded in China. Here, we describe a new species, Weygoldtia hainanensis sp. nov., from Hainan, China. The new species is morphologically similar to W. davidovi (Fage, 1946) and W. consonensis Miranda et al. 2021, but can be distinguished with a combination of the following characters: 26 segments in tibia I, 6-7 teeth on chelicerae, distitibia IV trichobothria sc and sf series each with 10-11 trichobothria. To validate our morphological inferences and support the erection of W. hainanensis sp. nov. as a new species, we sequenced the COI gene region for two individuals and performed molecular phylogenetic analyses. The inferred phylogenetic trees placed the new species within Weygoldtia and highlighted the evolutionary distinction between W. hainanensis sp. nov. and currently described whip spiders. The type specimens are deposited in the Museum of Biology, East China Normal University (ECNU).

Preface

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Applications (ICAIBD2021) that were planned to be held in Huanggang, China were successfully held via an online platform during September 24, 2021. The events brought together researchers and scientists from big data and artificial intelligence, researchers from various application areas to discuss problems and solutions in the area, to identify new issues, and to shape future directions for research. The conference was composed of 2 sessions with 4 keynote speeches and 40 oral reports presented in this conference. Each keynote speech and oral report will take 30-40 minutes and 5-10 minutes, respectively. All papers included in the conference proceedings were peer reviewed according to IOP Publishing standards. We would like to deeply acknowledge all the parties involved in making this conference successfully held: the conference session chairs, organizing committee, authors, reviewers and IOP Publishing. Besides, we wish to thank all authors and participants for providing their valuable contributions for this proceeding as well as the reviewers for their constructive recommendations and criticism aiding to improve the presented articles. General Chair Yuntao Wu Wuhan Institute of Technology [email protected] Zhihua Hu Huanggang Normal University [email protected] List of Academy Committee are available in this pdf.

Contribution to the knowledge of Chinese Gryllacrididae (Orthoptera) III: New additions of Metriogryllacris Karny, 1937

In this paper, one new species is described from Yunnan province viz. Metriogryllacris (Metriogryllacris) nigrilimbis Liu & Bian sp. nov.. Based on the specimens from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the morphological characters of Metriogryllacris (Metriogryllacris) permodesta (Griffini, 1914) are provided. All specimens are deposited in Guangxi Normal University.

Investigation Report on Influencial Factors of College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ability ---Taking Taizhou College of Nanjing Normal University as an Example

Strengthening the cultivation of college students' innovation and entrepreneurial ability is not only the urgent need of the construction of national innovation system, but also the need to adapt to social development, alleviate employment pressure and cultivate innovative talents. Taking Taizhou College of Nanjing Normal University as an example, through the investigation of the influencing factors of College students' innovation and entrepreneurial ability and the situation of College students' innovation and entrepreneurial ability, the research group understands the current situation of College students' innovation and entrepreneurship education, and analyzes the key factors affecting college students' innovation and entrepreneurial ability, Finally, it puts forward some suggestions and measures to improve the innovation and entrepreneurial ability of college students.