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1. Carpophiline-ID: an interactive matrix-based key to the carpophiline sap beetles (Coleoptera, Nitidulidae) of Eastern North America

Author:
DiLorenzo, Courtney L.; Powell, Gareth S.; Cline, Andrew R.; McHugh, Joseph V.
Source:
ZooKeys 2021 v.1028 pp. 85-93
ISSN:
1313-2970
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; Nitidulidae; adults; sap; Mississippi River;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Carpophiline-ID is presented, a matrix-based Lucidᵀᴹ key, for the adult stage of the known species of Carpophilinae (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) of North America, east of the Mississippi River. An overview of the features and technical specifications used to build the key is provided. The list of terminal taxa used in the key represents the most current regional account for Carpophilinae, a beetle su ...
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.1024.59467

2. Vehicle routing problem for reverse logistics of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs)

Author:
Chaabane, Amin; Montecinos, Julio; Ouhimmou, Mustapha; Khabou, Ahmed
Source:
Waste management 2021 v.120 pp. 209-220
ISSN:
0956-053X
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; industry; operating costs; prices; transportation;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Reverse logistics management of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) is increasingly focusing on practical solutions for getting additional value from products at the end of their life. As automotive is one of the fastest-growing sectors, the number of ELVs to be collected and recycled has been steadily increasing due to more stringent regulations. On the other hand, the operational cost (transportation) o ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.wasman.2020.11.008

3. Potential Differences and Methods of Determining Gypsy Moth Female Flight Capabilities: Implications for the Establishment and Spread in Novel Habitats

Author:
Srivastava, Vivek; Keena, Melody A.; Maennicke, Galen E.; Hamelin, Richard C.; Griess, Verena C.
Source:
Forests 2021 v.12 no.1
ISSN:
1999-4907
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; Lymantria dispar; females; flight;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... The introduction of the Asian gypsy moth into novel environments continues with frequent interceptions in North America. There is a concern that these subspecies will pose a greater threat to the forests and urban environments of North America than the established gypsy moths (Lymantria dispardispar L.), due to their greater capacity for female flight. Asian gypsy moth populations vary in many key ...
DOI:
10.3390/f12010103

4. Using indicators to assess transboundary water governance in the Great Lakes and Rio Grande-Bravo regions

Author:
Johns, Carolyn; VanNijnatten, Debora
Source:
Environmental and sustainability indicators 2021 v.10 pp. 100102
ISSN:
2665-9727
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; ecosystems; environmental policy; governance; human health; water management;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... For the past few decades, jurisdictions have been using ecosystem and human health indicators to report on progress in achieving environmental policy goals. However, scholarship and practice indicate there is increasing need for governance indicators to identify gaps in policy, management and adaptive capacity. There has been significant growth in the use of governance indicators in hopes of impro ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indic.2021.100102

5. North American widow spiders (Araneae: Theridiidae)

Author:
Schraft, Hannes; Jaham, Mélodie De; Toupin, Louis-Philippe; Montiglio, Pierre-Olivier
Source:
Arachnology 2021 v.18 no.7 pp. 783-802
ISSN:
2050-9936
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; ecology; genetics; ontogeny; phylogeny; reproduction; silk; venoms;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... Widow spiders belong to the cosmopolitan genus Latrodectus (Araneae: Theridiidae), of which five species are found in North America. In part due to their medical importance and common occurrence, they are ever-more popular study organisms in a wide variety of fields. However, the literature is widely dispersed, and a broad synthesis has not been attempted since 1970. Here, we review and synthesize ...
DOI:
10.13156/arac.2020.18.7.783

6. Consequences of recreational hunting for biodiversity conservation and livelihoods

Author:
Di Minin, Enrico; Clements, Hayley S.; Correia, Ricardo A.; Cortés-Capano, Gonzalo; Fink, Christoph; Haukka, Anna; Hausmann, Anna; Kulkarni, Ritwik; Bradshaw, Corey J.A.
Source:
One earth 2021 v.4 no.2 pp. 238-253
ISSN:
2590-3322
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; biodiversity conservation; ecology; ethics; Africa; Europe;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... The widespread activity of recreational hunting is proposed as a means of conserving nature and supporting livelihoods. However, recreational hunting—especially trophy hunting—has come under increasing scrutiny based on ethical concerns and the arguments that it can threaten species and fail to contribute meaningfully to local livelihoods. We provide an overview of the peer-reviewed literature on ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.oneear.2021.01.014

7. The physiology of Venezillo arizonicus (Isopoda, Armadillidae): metabolism and thermal tolerance

Author:
Harris, Zechariah C.; Wright, Jonathan C.
ISSN:
0011-216X
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; Isopoda; catabolism; habitats; heat tolerance; hypoxia; oxygen; temperature;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... Venezillo arizonicus (Mulaik & Mulaik, 1942) is the only oniscidean isopod native to the Southwest Desert Province of North America. In accordance with its desert habitat, we hypothesized that V. arizonicus would have a higher upper lethal temperature than mesic oniscideans. If oniscidean thermal tolerance is limited by an oxygen consumption-uptake mismatch (physiological hypoxia), as indicated by ...
DOI:
10.1163/15685403-bja10026

8. SAFE 2019: Updates and new sustainability findings worldwide

Author:
Grigoroudis, Evangelos; Kouikoglou, Vassilis S.; Phillis, Yannis A.
Source:
Ecological indicators 2021 v.121 pp. 107072
ISSN:
1470-160X
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; memory; models; time series analysis; South Korea;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... SAFE (Sustainability Assessment by Fuzzy Evaluation) is updated with data starting at 1990 and reaching 2016. Older versions of the model have been refined to remove outdated indicators and incorporate new ones. Also new modules were added to expose various dynamic features of sustainability worldwide. In all 69 time series of basic indicators are used to generate various intermediate sustainabili ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.107072

9. Scientific Mapping on the Impact of Climate Change on Cultural and Natural Heritage: A Systematic Scientometric Analysis

Author:
Maldonado-Erazo, Claudia Patricia; Álvarez-García, José; Río-Rama, María de la Cruz del; Durán-Sánchez, Amador
Source:
Land 2021 v.10 no.1
ISSN:
2073-445X
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; bibliometric analysis; climate change; land; Europe;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... The world’s cultural and natural heritage has been gradually affected by climate change, and although the research agendas of many countries have included this reality since 2003, there is still an incipient approach to it, with analysis techniques used being limited. In addition, there are very few case studies that describe in detail the adaptation processes of spaces to these new conditions. Th ...
DOI:
10.3390/land10010076

10. The Early Branching Group of Orbiniida Sensu Struck et al., 2015: Parergodrilidae and Orbiniidae

Author:
Meca, Miguel A.; Zhadan, Anna; Struck, Torsten H.
Source:
Diversity 2021 v.13 no.1
ISSN:
1424-2818
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; Annelida; evolution; species diversity; Europe; Korean Peninsula;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... This review addresses the state of the art of the systematics and the improvements in the biology, ecology and species diversity of the two annelid taxa Parergodrilidae and Orbiniidae, the early branching group of Orbiniida sensu Struck et al., 2015 according to molecular studies. An effort to identify gaps of knowledge is given to understand the distribution, dispersal and the diversity Parergodr ...
DOI:
10.3390/d13010029

11. Improving data on food losses and waste: From theory to practice

Author:
Fabi, Carola; Cachia, Franck; Conforti, Piero; English, Alicia; Rosero Moncayo, José
Source:
Food policy 2021 v.98 pp. 101934
ISSN:
0306-9192
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; food policy; income; meta-analysis; stakeholders; wastes; Europe;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... Food Losses and Waste (FLW) have received increased attention in the past decade especially after the 2007–2008 food crisis, which has rekindled debate about the global availability of food. This has highlighted the need to reduce harvest and post-harvest losses in the most vulnerable low to middle-income countries. The research and international community have actively engaged on the conceptual f ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodpol.2020.101934

12. Progress in Veterinary Behavior in North America: The Case of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

Author:
Horwitz, Debra; Houpt, Katherine A.
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.3
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; aggression; anxiety; fearfulness;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... The American College of Veterinary Behavior has grown in number and in expertise over the past quarter century. There are now 86 diplomates, at least three textbooks on treating behavior problems, and a text on veterinary psychopharmacology. Although veterinary behavior began in veterinary colleges, the majority of residents are now trained in non-conforming programs. Many more diplomates practice ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10030536

13. Meta-analysis of consumers' willingness to pay for sustainable food products

Author:
Li, Shanshan; Kallas, Zein
Source:
Appetite 2021 v.163 pp. 105239
ISSN:
0195-6663
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; appetite; contingent valuation; fruits; gender; markets; meta-analysis; prices; seafoods; willingness to pay; Europe;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... There is a continuous increase in the number of studies dealing with consumers' willingness to pay (WTP) price premiums for sustainable food products. This research focused on a broad area of sustainable food products, including different sustainable attributes using a meta-analysis of 80 worldwide studies. The publication bias was verified using the funnel plot and Egger's test. In addition, the ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.appet.2021.105239

14. Phylogenomics reveals ancient and contemporary gene flow contributing to the evolutionary history of sea ducks (Tribe Mergini)

Author:
Lavretsky, Philip; Wilson, Robert E.; Talbot, Sandra L.; Sonsthagen, Sarah A.
Source:
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution 2021 v.161 pp. 107164
ISSN:
1055-7903
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; Somateria; backcrossing; ducks; gene flow; genetic variation; genomics; hybrids; introgression; mitochondrial genome; phylogeny;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Insight into complex evolutionary histories continues to build through broad comparative phylogenomic and population genomic studies. In particular, there is a need to understand the extent and scale that gene flow contributes to standing genomic diversity and the role introgression has played in evolutionary processes such as hybrid speciation. Here, we investigate the evolutionary history of the ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ympev.2021.107164

15. Copula-based risk evaluation of global meteorological drought in the 21st century based on CMIP5 multi-model ensemble projections

Author:
Wu, Chuanhao; J.-F. Yeh, Pat; Chen, Yi-Ying; Lv, Wenhan; Hu, Bill X.; Huang, Guoru
Source:
Journal of hydrology 2021 v.598 pp. 126265
ISSN:
0022-1694
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; atmospheric precipitation; climate; drought; hydrologic cycle; risk; risk assessment; Asia; Australia; Europe; South America;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Climate warming is expected to have significant impacts on the global hydrologic cycle, including changes in precipitation-induced extremes such as droughts. Using 28 CMIP5 global climate models (GCMs), this study presents a global-scale analysis of the joint return periods (T) of meteorological drought characteristics (duration D, severity S, and peak P) at the 6- and 12-month scales under the Re ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhydrol.2021.126265

16. Systematic review: Landlords’ willingness to retrofit energy efficiency improvements

Author:
Lang, Michaela; Lane, Ruth; Zhao, Kun; Tham, Stephanie; Woolfe, Katrina; Raven, Rob
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2021 v.303 pp. 127041
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; energy efficiency; markets; models; systematic review; Australasian region; Europe;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... Energy efficiency of privately rented homes is poorer than that of owner-occupied properties in many countries across Europe, North America and Australasia. Small-scale private landlords are the key decision makers for energy efficiency improvements for most rental properties. These landlords’ energy efficiency retrofit decisions are poorly understood. This paper aims to synthesise existing resear ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127041

17. A data-driven study of thermostat overrides during demand response events

Author:
Sarran, Lucile; Gunay, H. Burak; O'Brien, William; Hviid, Christian A.; Rode, Carsten
Source:
Energy policy 2021 v.153 pp. 112290
ISSN:
0301-4215
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; air; data collection; decision support systems; energy; energy policy; renewable energy sources; summer; temperature;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... In the context of increasing renewable energy penetration in energy systems, demand response is acknowledged as a solution to guarantee grid stability and security of supply. Direct control of appliances by utilities, however, may lead to user dissatisfaction and disengagement via overrides. The present study, based on data from 6,389 connected thermostats in North America in the summer of 2019, i ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enpol.2021.112290

18. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in indoor environments are still imposing carcinogenic risk

Author:
Wang, Mengjing; Jia, Shenglan; Lee, Suk Hyun; Chow, Agnes; Fang, Mingliang
Source:
Journal of hazardous materials 2021 v.409 pp. 124531
ISSN:
0304-3894
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; Monte Carlo method; air; carcinogenicity; dust; liver; meta-analysis; mutagenicity; mutagens; risk; Asia;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are among the most health-relevant air pollutants. Herein, we conducted meta-analysis and experimental validation to evaluate PAHs in our surroundings and carcinogenic risks. We summarized the occurrence of PAHs in outdoors and indoors from 131 studies with 6,766 samples collected in different countries in 1989–2019. The global weighted-median concentration ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124531

19. Can habitat suitability estimated from MaxEnt predict colonizations and extinctions?

Author:
Venne, Simon; Currie, David J.
Source:
Diversity & distributions 2021 v.27 no.5 pp. 873-886
ISSN:
1366-9516
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; birds; climate change; extinction; geographical distribution; habitats; prediction; probability; surveys;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... AIM: MaxEnt has been widely used to model species’ geographic distributions as functions of environmental variables and to predict changes in distributions in response to environmental change. Here, we test the predictive ability of MaxEnt models through time by modelling colonizations and extinctions. LOCATION: North America. METHODS: Using data for 21 species from the North American Breeding Bir ...
DOI:
10.1111/ddi.13238

20. New data regarding ecology of freshwater pelagic amphipod Macrohectopus branickii and other crustaceans of plankton from the southern part of Lake Baikal

Author:
Karnaukhov, Dmitry Yu.; Dolinskaya, Ekaterina M.; Biritskaya, Sofya A.; Teplykh, Maria A.; Ermolaeva, Yana K.; Pushnica, Viktoria A.; Kuznetsova, Iya V.; Okholina, Anastasia I.; Bukhaeva, Lidia B.; Rusanovskaya, Olga O.; Silow, Eugene A.
Source:
Acta biologica Sibirica 2021 v.7 pp. 39-48
ISSN:
2412-1908
Subject:
North America,   etc   ; Amphipoda; Euphausia superba; basins; ecosystems; food chain; freshwater; lakes; plankton; villages; Europe; Lake Baikal;     Show all 12 Subjects
Abstract:
... In this study, we present a list of crustaceans traced in plankton of the southern basin Lake Baikal in addition to some details regarding ecological peculiarities of the only known freshwater pelagic amphipod Macrohectopus branickii. The amphipod is an active predator among major parts of the Lake Baikal food chain. Its role in the lake’s ecosystem is similar to that of Antarctic krill and mysids ...
DOI:
10.3897/abs.7.e65636