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DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE OF SOIL MACROARTHROPODS IN GREEN OPEN SPACES, INDONESIA: English
No full textInformation on soil macroarthropods in Kendari City has not been reported so far, even though soil macroarthropods play an important role in supporting the lives of other organisms and in recent years have decreased in number globally. This study aims to identify soil macroarthropod communities and calculate the diversity of soil macroarthropods located in green open spaces in Kendari City. The green open spaces include Baruga forest, Mayor’s park, and Nanga-nanga botanical garden. The data obtained were integrated to calculate the Shannon-Wiener index and Simpson index. Individuals of each taxa were evaluated with Menhinick index and Pielou index. The similarity of soil macroarthropod groups was measured using the similarity index and the ratio of diversity index values at each location will be tested using Duncan\u27s test with a p value of 0.05. The soil macroarthropod community found in green open space was 3505 individuals consisting of 4 Classes, 12 Orders, 27 Families, and 72 Genus. The number of genus in three consecutive research locations, namely Nanga-nanga botanical garden with 26 genus, Baruga forest with 25 genus, and Mayor’s park with 21 genus. Baruga forest had the highest species diversity of soil macroarthropods compared to other locations. The highest abundance of soil macroarthropods was shown by Family Formicidae (Ants), followed by Isoptera (Termites), Aranae (Spiders), and the lowest were Dermaptera (Cocopet), Scolopendromorpha (Centipedes), and Isopoda (Dead woodlice)
Camp-Based Research in Neuromuscular Disorders: A Novel Framework for Natural History Data Collection
Get PDFNeuromuscular camps–dedicated retreats for individuals with conditions such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease–represent a profoundly underutilised resource for rare disease research. These camps provide unparalleled access to authentic, lived experiences that are rarely captured in clinical or support group settings. Within this environment, challenges surrounding mobility, personal care, socialisation, and energy budgeting are navigated organically, offering a holistic view of adaptation and resilience. Integrating prospective research methodologies, such as unobtrusive observational studies, wearable technology, and gamified assessments, into the camp setting could yield rich, real-world data without compromising the core purpose: joy, connection, and empowerment. This paper argues that neuromuscular camps, if approached ethically and collaboratively, can serve as natural history platforms, shaping future research and interventions while preserving the essential spirit of these transformative experiences. This paper proposes a hybrid model that integrates research methods such as wearable technology, narrative tools, and gamified assessments into camp life without compromising the primary ethos of joy and empowerment. Neuromuscular camps, if approached collaboratively and sensitively, can meaningfully reshape how we collect and interpret data in neuromuscular disease research
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Get PDFThe amphibian and reptilian fauna of Deg˘irmenbog˘azı Nature Park, Balıkesir Province, Turkey
Get PDFWe surveyed the herpetofauna of Değirmenboğazı Nature Park and its surroundings, in Balıkesir Province,Turkey, and encountered a total of 3,229 individuals of four amphibian (three anurans, one salamander) and 21 reptilianspecies (three turtles, 12 snakes, six lizards), plus an additional invasive species of turtle. Most observations wererecorded during the spring, while the fewest were observed in August and September. The most frequently observedspecies were Pelophylax cf. bedriagae (Anatolian Waterfrog), Laudakia stellio (Roughtailed Rock Agama), Lacerta diplochondrodes(Rhodos Green Lizard), Eirenis modestus (Asia Minor Dwarf Racer), and Montivipera xanthina (OttomanViper). The least observed species were Platyceps collaris (Red-headed Sand Racer) and Malpolon insignitus (EasternMontpellier Snake). Our results indicate that the study area supports 17.4% of the country’s and 62.5% of the province’sherpetofauna. Species richness was primarily concentrated in the scrub and rocky areas in the northern part ofthe study area, in contrast to the coniferous forests in the southern part. We anticipate that these data will inform thedevelopment of improved regional conservation strategies
Albinism in the Checkered Keelback, Xenochrophis piscator (Schneider 1799), from Assam, India
No full textWucherer’s Groundsnake, Xenopholis scalaris (Wucherer 1861) (Squamata: Dipsadidae): A new record for São Paulo State and an updated map of the species’ distribution in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil
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First field survey of the Mongo Hairy Bush Viper, Atheris mongoensis (Viperidae), reveals novel associations of Viperine snakes with aquatic habitat
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