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FIGURE 8. Sinotroglodytes hefengensis Tian & Li, n in Contribution to the knowledge of subterranean ground beetles from eastern Wuling Mountains, China (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechinae)
No full textFIGURE 8. Sinotroglodytes hefengensis Tian & Li, n. sp., habitusPublished as part of Tian, Mingyi, Huang, Xinglong & Li, Chenliang, 2021, Contribution to the knowledge of subterranean ground beetles from eastern Wuling Mountains, China (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechinae), pp. 521-534 in Zootaxa 4926 (4) on page 531, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4926.4.3, http://zenodo.org/record/452962
Leptonetela xinglong Zhu & Li 2021, spec. nov.
No full text<i>Leptonetela xinglong</i> spec. nov. <p>Figs 7–8, 12C, 14</p> <p> <b>Type material.</b> <b> CHINA: <i>Guizhou</i>: Holotype:</b> male, Bijie, Jinsha County, Xinhua Town, Xinglong Village, Chuan Cave, 27°23’47.82”N, 106°06’24.06”E, ca. 1380 m elevation, Yucheng Lin & Qingyuan Zhao leg. 30.4.2010 (IZ- CAS-Ar42308). <b>Paratypes:</b> 1 male (IZCAS-Ar42309), 2 females (IZCAS-Ar42310–Ar42311), with same data as for holotype.</p> <p> <b>Etymology.</b> The specific name refers to the type locality and is a noun in apposition.</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis.</b> This species can be distinguished from <i>L. liangfeng</i> Wang & Li, 2017 (see Wang <i>et al.</i> 2017: 345, figs 14–15, 97) by the presence of six eyes. Males of <i>L. xinglong</i> <b>spec. nov.</b> resemble <i>L. liangfeng</i> by the semicircular shape of the embolus, the presence of five spines on the retrolateral surface of the palpal tibia, and the absence of a median apophysis. Males can be distinguished by the spine-shaped conductor (vs triangular in <i>L. liangfeng</i>, Fig. 12D), and the palpal cymbium is twice the length of the bulb (Figs 7C–D) (vs 1.5 times the length in <i>L. liangfeng</i>). Females can be distinguished by the nearly oval atrium (Fig. 8C) (vs triangular in <i>L. liangfeng</i>).</p> <p> <b>Description. Male</b> (holotype): Total length 2.00 (Fig. 7A). Carapace 0.90 long, 0.95 wide. Opisthosoma 1.10 long, 0.85 wide. Carapace yellowish. Ocular area with a pair of long setae. Six eyes. Eye sizes: ALE 0.07, PLE 0.07, PME 0.04. Distance between eyes: ALE-PME 0.12, PLE-PLE 0.08, PLE-PME 0.07. Median groove needle shaped, cervical grooves and radial furrows distinct. Clypeus 0.80 high. Opisthosoma grey, ovoid. Leg measurements: I 10.51 (2.90, 0.45, 3.25, 2.45, 1.41); II – (2.25, 0.34, –, –, –); III 6.36 (1.74, 0.42, 1.75, 1.40, 1.05); IV – (2.51, –, –, –, –). Male palp (Figs 7C–D): tibia with 2 setae prolaterally, 5 spines retrolaterally, spine II strongest, longest, and bifurcated. Cymbium constricted medially, attached to a small earlobe-shaped process retrolaterally. Embolus semicircular, prolateral lobe oval. Median apophysis absent. Conductor long and spine in ventral view (Figs 7B, 12C).</p> <p> <b>Female</b> (paratype, IZCAS-Ar42310): Similar to male in colour and general features, but larger and with shorter legs. Total length 2.50 (Figs 8A–B). Carapace 1.00 long, 0.94 wide. Opisthosoma 1.50 long, 1.50 wide. Clypeus 0.55 high. Six eyes. Eye sizes: ALE 0.07, PLE 0.07, PME 0.03. Distance between eyes: ALE-PME 0.12, PLE-PLE 0.08, PLE-PME 0.07. Leg measurements: I 8.51 (2.25, 0.35, 2.52, 2.00, 1.39); II 6.37 (1.81, 0.35, 1.91, 1.25, 1.05); III 5.54 (1.52, 0.30, 1.51, 1.21, 1.00); IV 6.87 (2.01, 0.35, 2.00, 1.51, 1.00). Vulva (Fig. 8C): spermathecae coiled, atrium nearly oval.</p> <p> <b>Distribution.</b> Guizhou, China (Fig. 14).</p>Published as part of <i>Zhu, Wenhui & Li, Shuqiang, 2021, Five new leptonetid spiders from China (Araneae: Leptonetidae), pp. 281-299 in Zootaxa 4984 (1)</i> on page 296, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4984.1.21, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/4927194">http://zenodo.org/record/4927194</a>
The genome landscape of the Xinglong buffalo
No full textAbstract Background Xinglong buffalo, as an indigenous breed in Hainan province of China, possesses characteristics such as high humidity tolerance, disease resistance and high reproductive capacity. Combined with whole genome sequencing technology, comprehensive investigation can be undertaken to elucidate the genomic characteristics, functions and genetic variation of Xinglong buffalo population. Results Xinglong buffalo has the highest genetic diversity, lowest runs of homozygosity average length, and fasted decay of linkage disequilibrium in our study population. Phylogenetic tree results revealed that Xinglong buffalo was gathered together with Fuzhong buffalo firstly. The population genetic structure analysis indicates that at K = 3, the Xinglong buffalo for the first time showed a distinct ancestral origin from other water buffalo. Furthermore, compared to different populations, candidate genes displaying significantly distinct patterns of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (e.g., RYR2, COX15, PCDH9, DTWD2, FCRL5) distribution have been identified in the Xinglong buffalo. Conclusions Based on the whole genome sequencing data, this study identified a substantial number of SNPs and assessed the genetic diversity and selection signatures within the Xinglong buffalo population. These results contribute to understanding the genomic characteristics of Xinglong buffalo and their genetic evolutionary status. However, the practical significance of these signatures for genetic enhancement still requires confirmation through additional samples and further experimental validation
FIGURE 6 in Contribution to the knowledge of subterranean ground beetles from eastern Wuling Mountains, China (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechinae)
No full textFIGURE 6. Ventral head (A) and elytral chaetotaxy (B) of Guizhaphaenopsodes solidior Tian & X. Huang, n. gen., n. sp.Published as part of Tian, Mingyi, Huang, Xinglong & Li, Chenliang, 2021, Contribution to the knowledge of subterranean ground beetles from eastern Wuling Mountains, China (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Trechinae), pp. 521-534 in Zootaxa 4926 (4) on page 529, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4926.4.3, http://zenodo.org/record/452962
sj-docx-1-ltr-10.1177_13621688221122611 – Supplemental material for Clustering perceived learning environment as antecedents of willingness to communicate in a second language
No full textSupplemental material, sj-docx-1-ltr-10.1177_13621688221122611 for Clustering perceived learning environment as antecedents of willingness to communicate in a second language by Zheng Li, Bing Li, Xinglong Wang and Ling Zhen in Language Teaching Research</p
Assessment of Self-Archiving in Institutional Repositories: Depositorship and Full-Text Availability
No full textThis research evaluates the success of open access self-archiving in several well-known institutional repositories. Two assessment factors have been applied to examine the current practice of self-archiving: depositorship and the availability of full text. This research discovers that the rate of author self-archiving is low and that the majority of documents have been deposited by a librarian or administrative staff. Similarly, the rate of full-text availability is relatively low, except for Australian repositories. By identifying different practices of self-archiving, repository managers can create new strategies for the operation of their repositories and the development of archiving policies
Search for single vector-like quark production in hadronic final states at the LHC
No full textIn this paper, we study the discovery potential of a Vector-Like quark (VLB) via the process at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) with TeV. In the framework of a simplified model, we perform a scan over its parameter space and test its viability following a Monte Carlo analysis developed to include all production and decay dynamics. We use cut-and-count combined with Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) methods to classify the signal and background events in order to improve the efficiency of signal identification and background rejection. We find that this approach can reduce background events significantly while the signal retention rate is much higher than that of traditional methods, thereby improving the VLB discovery potential. We then calculate the exclusion and discovery capabilities for VLBs and find that the advantages of the cut-and-count plus XGBoost method especially lie in the high-mass region, i.e., m_B > 1500 \text{ GeV}. We finally obtain the following LHC results in terms of the coupling and chiral structure of a singlet heavy VLB interactions: (i) for =0.2 and with 3000 fb, the quark mass can be be excluded (discovered) up to 3000 GeV (2500 GeV); (ii) for =0.2 and with 3000 fb, the exclusion (discovery) region can reach up to 4750 GeV (4250 GeV)
Development of a 5K Liquid-Phase Genome-Wide Breeding Chip for Xinglong Buffalo
No full textThe Xinglong buffalo is a local swamp buffalo breed adapted to tropical regions in China. To facilitate the protection and utilization of valuable genetic resources, we first developed the breed-specific single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) liquid-phase chip based on genotyping-by-target-sequencing (GBTS) technology. Whole-genome resequencing data from 143 buffaloes, resulting in 34,757,694 SNPs, were used to identify 1208 breed-specific and 2889 background sites. This chip also incorporates 965 functional SNP sites derived from literature, including SNPs significantly associated with immunity, reproduction, growth, and production. A total of 5062 SNP sites were successfully identified for the development of a 5K liquid-phase genome-wide breeding chip for the Xinglong buffalo. The validation of the chip using 93 samples showed a high detection rate with good repeatability and consistency. In addition, the chip exhibits strong capabilities in clustering and kinship analysis. Results of kinship analysis underscored the importance of a breed-specific chip for the Xinglong buffalo. These results highlight the advantages of a low-density, cost-effective, and breed-specific SNP chip for accurate genotyping. This chip will support future endeavors in molecular breeding, conservation, and genetic evaluation of Xinglong buffalo, thereby facilitating the sustainable utilization of this valuable indigenous germplasm resource
Information Literacy and Librarian-Faculty Collaboration: A Model for Success:
No full textIn the age of information explosion and technological advancement, issues of information storage, organization, access, and evaluation have become necessarily important in our societies. Addressing issues of information literacy and designing how they can be best integrated in students' learning process are of critical importance. Library professionals in the United States, particularly in the academia, have realized the importance of information literacy and have attempted in various ways to address these issues. The ultimate goal is to make information literacy an integral part of the academic curriculum, thus helping students to succeed not only during their years in college but also for their lifelong career choices. This article will look at ways of how information literacy can best be incorporated into students' academic experience, and how this process can make students' learning meaningful and successful. Specifically, the author will examine the model of librarian-faculty collaboration in integrating information literacy into the curriculum, as demonstrated in the Ohio Five Colleges' Information Literacy Program.Publisher version of this article is available at: http://www.white-clouds.com/iclc/cliej/cl24.ht
Factors to Assess Self-Archiving in Institutional Repositories
No full textThis paper proposes a group of factors that may be used to assess the success of open access self-archiving. It concentrates on self-archiving in institutional repositories. The authors emphasize the importance of examining content materials, particularly the availability of full text versus abstracts and the deposits archived by authors versus by others.Peer reviewe
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