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Rhagovelia calopa Drake & Harris 1927
No full text<i>Rhagovelia calopa</i> Drake & Harris, 1927 <p>(Fig. 28)</p> <p>Previously recorded from Mexico to Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago, but not specifically from Costa Rica (Bacon 1956, Hynes 1971, Roback and Nieser 1974). Reported here are the first records from Costa Rica.</p> <p> <b>Material examined.</b> COSTA RICA: <b>Alajuela</b> —San Carlos, San Carlos River Basin, TEC Project, station 2, 28.VII.1999: 3 apterous males, 1 macropterous male, 2 apterous females, 2 macropterous females; station 3, 25.VIII.1999: 2 apterous males, 2 apterous females, 1 nymph. San Carlos, Arenal River below Vado, 24. II.2011, (F. Reyes & D. Vázquez): 3 apterous males. <b>Guanacaste</b> —Palo Verde, Lomas Barbudal Corridor, 15.I.2007, (B. Pacheco): 1 apterous male. Bagaces, Lomas Barbudal, river, 300 m a.s.l., 4.X.1998, (P. Ortiz): 5 apterous males, 1 macropterous male, 1 apterous female. <b>Limón</b> —Valle de La Estrella, Estrella River, 1.5 km downstream levee, 12.VII.2012, (B. Pacheco & F. Reyes): 2 apterous males, 4 apterous females, 1 macropterous female, 6 nymphs. Limón, Portete, stream, under 50 m a.s.l., 22.IV.1995, (L. Vik): 3 apterous females, 11 nymphs. Limón, Japdeva Channel, 02.V.2013, (B. Pacheco & F. Garita): 2 apterous males. <b>Puntarenas</b> —Osa, Piro River, 8o24.117’ N / 83o 20.353’ W, 32 m a.s.l., 23.V.2009, (B. Pacheco): 1 macropterous male, 1 apterous female. Osa, Rincón, Rincón River, 15 m a.s.l., 11.X.2005, (J. Bermúdez): 2 apterous males. Osa, Osa Peninsula, Rincón River, bridge before mouth, 20 m a.s.l., 27.IX.1996, (M. Springer): 1 apterous male.</p>Published as part of <i>Moreira, Felipe Ferraz Figueiredo, Pacheco-Chaves, Bernald, Springer, Monika & Cordeiro, Isabelle Da Rocha Silva, 2015, Two new species of Rhagovelia (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Veliidae) from Costa Rica, with a key and new records from the country, pp. 477-500 in Zootaxa 3980 (4)</i> on page 491, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3980.4.2, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/242507">http://zenodo.org/record/242507</a>
Dr. Duane M. Jackson, Morehouse College, July 2011
No full textThis video is a conversation with Dr. Duane M. Jackson. Dr. Jackson talks about his paper, "Recall and the Serial Position Effect: The Role of Primacy and Recency on Accounting Students' Performance." Jackie Daniel, AUC Woodruff Library, is the interviewer
"Reflections on the subject of Emigration from Europe with a view to Settlement in the United States" By M. Carey.
No full text"Reflections on the subject of Emigration from Europe with a view to Settlement in the United States: containing bried sketches of the moral and political character of those states.
By M. Carey, member of the American philosophical, and of the American Antiquarian Society, and author of The Olive Branch, Cindiciae Hibernicae, essays on banking, on political economy, and on internal improvement.
To which are now added the English editor's comments on the subject; together with Important Advice to Emigrants, and Cautions Against Impositions Practiced in the Outports
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
No full textWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
Dr. Glendon Swarthout
No full textHosted by Roger M. Busfield, MSU Assistant Professor of Speech and Theater, Meet the Author is designed to introduce a general audience to a contemporary author and their work through in-depth interviews. This episode features a conversation between Dr. Glendon Swarthout, prolific author and English professor at MSU, and assistant professors Sam S. Baskett and Theodore B. Strandness
Rhagovelia calopa Drake & Harris 1927
No full textRhagovelia calopa Drake & Harris, 1927 (Figs. 5E, 6E, 7E, 8E, 19I, 20I, 24C) Rhagovelia calopa Drake & Harris, 1927: 135. Diagnosis. Body length ~ 3.50 in the male and female. Antennomere II longer than III. Tarsal formula 3-3-3. All coxae yellow (Figs. 6E, 8E). Fore trochanter yellow; middle trochanter black; hind trochanter yellow with brown apex (Figs. 6E, 8E). Male fore tibia slightly curved (Figs. 5E, 21B). Male hind trochanter with spines. Male hind femur much thicker than middle femur, enormously incrassate in most specimens, with two rows of spines and and isolated spine near proximal 1/3 (Figs. 5E, 21F). Ratio of male hind femur/tibia length ~0.92/1.00. Female hind femur slightly surpassing apex of abdomen, thicker than middle femur (Fig. 7E). Male hind tibia with spines throughout length and an apical spur; some of the preapical spines enlarged (Figs. 5E, 6E). Lateral margins of male abdomen tapering more or less evenly to apex (Fig. 5E). Female abdomen robust, with lateral margins bowed (Fig. 8E). Central shiny black areas on dorsum of abdominal segments V–VIII to III–VIII (Figs. 5E, 7E). Female abdominal laterotergites slightly elevated. Male abdominal sterna without median carina. Male abdominal segment VIII subcylindrical, with lateral margins almost parallel, shorter dorsally than mediotergite VII (Fig. 5E). Paramere and proctiger as in Figs. 19I, 20I. Distribution. Belize (Gould 1933). Colombia: Antioquia (Aristizábal 2017), Arauca (this work), Bolívar (this work), Caquetá (Aristizábal 2017, this work), Casanare (Aristizábal 2017, this work), Cesar (Aristizábal 2017), Chocó (Aristizábal 2017, this work), Córdoba (Aristizábal 2017, this work), La Guajira (Aristizábal 2017, this work), Magdalena (Bacon 1956, Aristizábal 2017), Meta (Roback & Nieser 1974, Aristizábal 2017, this work), Norte de Santander (Aristizábal 2017, this work), Putumayo (Aristizábal 2017), Santander (this work), Sucre (Aristizábal 2017, Moreno et al. 2018), Valle del Cauca (Aristizábal 2017). Costa Rica (Moreira et al. 2015). Guatemala (Drake & Harris 1927). Honduras (Drake & Harris 1935). Mexico (Beck 1936). Panama (Bacon 1956). Trinidad & Tobago (Hynes 1948). Venezuela (Bacon 1956) (Fig. 24C). Material examined. Arauca: Arauquita, Lipa, El Perro Stream, 2013-III-14 (C. Longo & C. Pérez): 1 ♀ apterous (CLUA035035). Bolívar: Cartagena, Puerto Badel, 2015-VII-17 (I. Morales): 3 ♂ apterous (UPTC). Caquetá: San José del Fragua, Inspección Yurayaco after town, 2017-IX-16 (J. Rivera & P. Sterling): 1 ♀ apterous (UPTC). El Paujil, Vereda El Borugo, 2017-IX-21 (C. Flórez & V. Sánchez): 1 ♂ apterous, 1 ♀ apterous (UPTC). Casanare: Orocue, Vereda Palmarito, Casamba Sector, Caiman Creek, 2018-VII-17 (D. Martínez): 16 ♂ apterous, 27 ♀ apterous (UPTC). Chocó: Quibdó, Tutunendo Road, Aguaclara Stream, 2015-XII-08 (J. Arias & F. Molano): 1 ♂ apterous (UPTC). Córdoba: Tierralta, upper Manso River, Zancón Sector, 2009-VI-11 (J. Carvajal): 1 ♂ apterous, 1 ♀ apterous (UPTC). La Guajira: Barrancas, Cerrejón Sector, Ranchería River, 1980-X-12 (L. F. Álvarez): 18 ♂ apterous, 1 ♀ macropterous (CMA). Fonseca, Ranchería River, 2011-VI-01 (L. F. Álvarez): 2 ♂ apterous, 1 ♀ apterous, (CMA). Meta: Puerto Gaitán, La Raya Creek before Tillavá River, 2014-IV-05 (N. Tórres): 2 ♂ apterous (UPTC). Puerto Gaitán, Granada-Fuente de Oro Road, El Laurelio Creek, 2016-X-13 (F. Molano): 1 ♂ apterous (UPTC). Puerto López, stream, 2016-X-14 (F. Molano): 2 ♂ apterous, 5 ♀ apterous, (UPTC). San Martín, Vereda Puerto Castro, Finca Mararay, 2018-VII-13 (D. Martínez): 2 ♀ apterous (UPTC). Puerto Gaitán, Granada-Fuente de Oro Road, 2016-X-13 (F. Molano): 2 ♂ apterous (UPTC). Norte de Santander: Cúcuta, San Miguel Creek, 2010-III-23 (N. Tórres): 1 ♂ apterous, 2 ♀ apterous (UPTC). Santander: Barrancabermeja, Sogamoso River, between Sogamoso bridge and the mouth of San Silvestre Creek, 2012-XII (D. Hincapie & C. Pérez): 1 ♂ apterous (CLUA035). Puerto Wilches, Magdalena River, downstream Sogamoso River, 2012-X (D. Hincapie & C. Pérez): 1 ♂ apterous (CLUA035). Barrancabermeja, Sogamoso River, 300 m upstream from water catchment site, 2014-I (D. Hincapie & C. Pérez): 1 ♀ apterous (CLUA035). Barrancabermeja, Sogamoso River, 300 m upstream from water catchment site, 2014-II (D. Hincapie & C. Pérez): 6 ♂ apterous, 4 ♀ apterous (CLUA035).Published as part of Galindo-Malagón, Ximena Alejandra, Morales, Irina & Moreira, Felipe Ferraz Figueiredo, 2021, Revision of the Rhagovelia angustipes complex (Insecta: Hemiptera: Veliidae from Colombia, pp. 167-225 in Zootaxa 4958 (1) on pages 187-188, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4958.1.11, http://zenodo.org/record/469151
Simulation of thermal plant optimization and hydraulic aspects of thermal distribution loops for large campuses
No full textFollowing an introduction, the author describes Texas A&M University and its utilities system. After that, the author presents how to construct simulation models for chilled water and heating hot water distribution systems. The simulation model was used in a $2.3 million Ross Street chilled water pipe replacement project at Texas A&M University. A second project conducted at the University of Texas at San Antonio was used as an example to demonstrate how to identify and design an optimal distribution system by using a simulation model. The author found that the minor losses of these closed loop thermal distribution systems are significantly higher than potable water distribution systems. In the second part of the report, the author presents the latest development of software called the Plant Optimization Program, which can simulate cogeneration plant operation, estimate its operation cost and provide optimized operation suggestions. The author also developed detailed simulation models for a gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator and identified significant potential savings. Finally, the author also used a steam turbine as an example to present a multi-regression method on constructing simulation models by using basic statistics and optimization algorithms. This report presents a survey of the author??s working experience at the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) at Texas A&M University during the period of January 2002 through March 2004. The purpose of the above work was to allow the author to become familiar with the practice of engineering. The result is that the author knows how to complete a project from start to finish and understands how both technical and nontechnical aspects of a project need to be considered in order to ensure a quality deliverable and bring a project to successful completion. This report concludes that the objectives of the internship were successfully accomplished and that the requirements for the degree of Degree of Engineering have been satisfied
Effects of Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Compared with Optimized Medical Treatment on Nonmotor Symptoms in Advanced Parkinson's Disease: INSIGHTS Study
No full textBackground. Nonmotor symptoms (NMS) are common in advanced Parkinson's disease (APD) and reduce health-related quality of life. Objective. The aim of the study was to evaluate levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) versus optimized medical treatment (OMT) on NMS in APD. Methods. INSIGHTS was a phase 3b, open-label, randomized, multicenter study in patients with APD (LCIG or OMT, 26 weeks) (NCT02549092). Primary outcomes assessed were total NMS (NMS scale (NMSS) and PD sleep scale (PDSS-2)). Key secondary outcomes included the Unified PD Rating Scale (UPDRS) Part II, Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C), and PD Questionnaire-8 (PDQ-8). Additional secondary measures of Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), King's PD Pain Scale (KPPS), and Parkinson Anxiety Scale (PAS) also were evaluated. Finally, safety was assessed. Results. Out of 89 patients randomized, 87 were included in the analysis (LCIG, n = 43; OMT, n = 44). There were no significant differences in NMSS or PDSS-2 total score changes (baseline to Week 26) between LCIG and OMT; within-group changes were significant for NMSS (LCIG, p<0.001; OMT, p=0.005) and PDSS-2 (LCIG, p<0.001; OMT, p<0.001). Between-group treatment differences were nominally significant for UPDRS Part II (p=0.006) and CGI-C (p<0.001) at Week 26 in favor of LCIG; however, statistical significance could not be claimed in light of primary efficacy outcomes. PGIC (Week 26) and KPPS (Week 12) scores were nominally significantly reduced with LCIG versus OMT (p<0.001; p<0.05). There were no significant differences in PDQ-8 or PAS. Adverse events (AEs) were mostly mild to moderate; common serious AEs were pneumoperitoneum (n = 2) and stoma-site infection (n = 2) (LCIG). Conclusions. There were no significant differences between LCIG versus OMT in NMSS or PDSS-2; both LCIG and OMT groups significantly improved from baseline. AEs were consistent with the known safety profile
Intern experience at CH���M Hill, Inc.: an internship report
No full textIncludes author's vita"Submitted to the College of Engineering of Texas A&M University in partial
fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Engineering."Includes bibliographical referencesA review of the author's internship experience with CH���M HILL, Inc.
during the period September 1975 through May 1976 is presented. During this nine month
internship the author worked as an Engineer II in the Industrial Processes discipline of this
large consulting engineering firm... The author's prime responsibility was as one of three
lead design engineers on the design of a large wastewater treatment facility for a pulp mill
in Hoquiam, Washington owned by ITT Rayonier Inc. The work generally consisted of the design
of individual treatment units and associated piping and pumping. The purpose of the project
was to provide wastewater treatment capabilities that would satisfy the effluent limitations
(standards) imposed upon the mill by the State of Washington Department of Ecology and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The author's assignment also entailed necessary
interaction with the project manager and other CH���M HILL design engineers and support staff
members, the client's representatives, and representatives of two other consulting engineering
firms working on the project. Thus, the internship position at CH���M HILL provided considerable
experience coordinating the author's work with the work of other engineers, guiding the design
and administrative efforts of a support staff, and interacting regularly with the client and
other consulting firms. This broad exposure to a variety of engineering and organizational
problems provided a valuable educational experience
Transition to turbulence in a qblique shock-wave/boundary-layer interaction at M=15
No full textDirect numerical simulations are carried out for different forcing techniques to trigger transition during the interaction between an oblique shock-wave and a laminar boundary-layer at M = 1.5. Three forcing methods are used: a) forcing of oblique unstable modes, whose shape and behaviour are determined by the local linear stability theory, b) broadband free-stream acoustic disturbances, and c) a cold plasma flow control device. While the oblique-mode breakdown is dominant for low-amplitude forcing, long streaky structures drive the transition process in a high-amplitude disturbance environment. LES are also performed on the experimental setup by the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM) from Novosibirsk State University with cold plasma actuation. As well as the disturbance type, the effect of Reynolds number and forcing amplitude will be investigated
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