VOLTINISM IN MEGACHILE ROTUNDATA (MEGACHILIDAE: HYMENOPTERA) IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA

1972 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. D. Krunic
Keyword(s):  
Second Generation ◽  
Wing Venation ◽  
Megachile Rotundata ◽  
Southern Alberta ◽  
The Difference

AbstractAlmost 40% of the cells of Megachile rotundata (F.) from the earliest completed tunnels in the hives produced as second-generation bees. This percentage rapidly decreased in the later completed tunnels. The difference between wing venation of bees that emerged in spring and of second-generation bees that emerged in summer appears to be related to voltinism.

Economic optimum plant density of irrigated early-maturity soybean in southern Alberta

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tram T.N. Thai ◽  
Danny G. Le Roy ◽  
Manjula S. Bandara ◽  
James E. Thomas ◽  
Francis J Larney
Keyword(s):  
Plant Density ◽  
Profit Maximization ◽  
Seeding Density ◽  
Early Maturity ◽  
Growing Seasons ◽  
Southern Alberta ◽  
Soybean Genotypes ◽  
Glycine Max L ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Lower Plant

With soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] seed cost increasing in Alberta, understanding economic optimum plant density (EOPD) could help growers save on input expenses. A study was conducted at two irrigated locations in southern Alberta (Bow Island and Lethbridge), in three growing seasons (2014–16), using two maturity group (MG) 00 soybean genotypes, two row spacings (RS; narrow, 17.5 cm; wide, 35 cm), and three seeding densities (SD; 30, 50 and 80 seeds m-2). Exponential plant density-yield relationships were used to estimate EOPD. The earlier MG 00.4 genotype compensated yield at lower plant density (39 vs. 43 plants m-2) and emergence (74 vs. 80%) than the later MG 00.8 genotype. The EOPD gaps between environments, genotypes, and RS were minimal (from 1–3 plants m-2), resulting in only 1.3–2.0% differences in grain yield (37–56 kg ha-1), and gross revenue at EOPD ($16–24 ha-1). The overall EOPD estimate was 46 plants m-2, regardless of environment, genotype or RS. The study highlighted the difference between agronomic production and profit maximization in choosing an optimum plant density, and the need to establish a seeding density calculator for irrigated soybean in southern Alberta.

scholarly journals First-generation versus second-generation long-acting injectable antipsychotic drugs and time to relapse

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 333-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
James M. Stone ◽  
Simon Roux ◽  
David Taylor ◽  
Paul D. Morrison
Keyword(s):  
First Generation ◽  
Antipsychotic Drugs ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Patient Acceptability ◽  
Inpatient Ward ◽  
Medication Discontinuation ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
Time To Relapse

Background: The development of long-acting injectable formulations (LAIs) of second-generation antipsychotic drugs (SGAs) has been suggested as having advantage over first-generation antipsychotic (FGA) LAIs. In this study, we investigated the hypothesis that there was a longer time to relapse in patients with schizophrenia started on SGA LAI versus FGA LAI. Methods: Patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who were started on an SGA LAI while on an inpatient ward were identified through searching of the anonymised historical medical records at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Patients starting FGA LAIs matched for diagnosis, age and date of hospital admission were identified. Time to readmission, discontinuation of LAI or death were identified. Kaplan–Meier plots were generated for each group, and the difference between groups analysed using log-rank methods. Results: There were 157 patients identified in each group. There was no difference in time to readmission, medication discontinuation or death in patients on SGA LAI versus FGA LAI. Conclusions: We found no evidence of advantage in terms of maintaining response in SGA LAI versus FGA LAI. Prescriber choice should be guided by other factors such as side-effect profile, patient acceptability and price.

Reassessing the Generational Disparity in Immigrant Offending: A Within-family Comparison of Involvement in Crime

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 851-887 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca E. Bersani ◽  
Adam W. Pittman
Keyword(s):  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Successive Generations ◽  
Offending Patterns ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Parent Child

Objective:This study reassesses the generational disparity in immigrant offending. Patterns and predictors of offending are compared using traditional peer-based models and an alternative within-family (parent–child dyad) model.Method:The National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (1979; NLSY79) and NLSY-Child and Young Adult (NLSY_CYA) data are merged to create an intergenerational data set to compare generational disparities in immigrant offending across peers and within families. Differences in self-reported offending (prevalence and variety) by immigrant generation are assessed using a combination of descriptive analyses (χ2and analysis of variance) and regression models.Results:While NLSY_CYA children generally are at a greater risk of offending compared with the NLSY79 mothers, the difference in offending is greatest between first-generation mom and second-generation child dyads. Disparities in offending are driven in large part by exceedingly low levels of offending among first-generation immigrants.Conclusion:Although the factors driving an increase in offending between parent–child generations are not unique to immigrants, they are amplified in immigrant families. Whereas the second generation is remarkably similar to their U.S.-born counterparts in terms of their involvement in crime, suggesting a high degree of swift integration, the greater involvement in crime among the children of immigrants compared to their foreign-born mothers suggests a decline in well-being across successive generations.

EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT ON PRODUCTIVITY OF ALFALFA LEAFCUTTER BEES (HYMENOPTERA: MEGACHILIDAE) IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA, CANADA

1996 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.W. Richards
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Variables ◽  
Total Cell ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Megachile Rotundata ◽  
Southern Alberta ◽  
Temperature Heat ◽  
Leafcutter Bee ◽  
Nesting Material ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Positive Effect

AbstractFour indicators of productivity and quality for the alfalfa leafcutter bee, Megachile rotundata (Fab.), were examined over a 3-year period and the influence of different shelter designs, nesting materials, and 34 environmental variables evaluated. A higher percentage of cocoons per total cells was produced in polystyrene nesting material than in pinewood nesting material. Both nesting materials had similar percentages of tunnels capped or containing cells and total numbers of cells per hive. Shelters with conspicuous orientation patterns or silhouettes had more tunnels capped per hive, tunnels with cells, and greater total cell production per hive than did other shelter designs. The time of maximum bee production varied greatly among the 3 years. Many environmental variables, especially those associated with higher temperature, heat units, and mean actual temperature, had a significant positive effect on bee productivity and cell quality. The information contained in this study may help delineate those climatic areas where this valuable alfalfa pollinator can be most effective, and may assist beekeepers in making management decisions that will improve their operations.

CHALCIDOID (HYMENOPTERA) PARASITES OF THE ALFALFA LEAF-CUTTER BEE, MEGACHILE ROTUNDATA, IN CANADA

1969 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 418-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oswald Peck
Keyword(s):  
Megachile Rotundata ◽  
Parasitic Species ◽  
Water Traps ◽  
Southern Alberta ◽  
Alfalfa Leaf ◽  
Fourth Species

AbstractMegachile rotundata (F.) is a domesticated bee used to pollinate alfalfa in southern Alberta. There it may have four species of parasites, all chalcidoids. These parasites are removable by water traps before the hives are set in the field. Three of these parasites, Monodontomerus obscurus Westw., Dibrachys maculipennis Sz., and Pteromalus venustus Wlkr,, are European in origin. The first seems not to be established in Canada; the latter two have been reared from Canadian species of Megachile and thereby may prove a source of parasitism. The fourth species, Melittobia chalybii Ashm., is a widespread, nearctic, multivoltine species and is known as a laboratory pest of hymenopterous nests; it is likely to be the major parasite in rotundata nests. A key is given for the parasitic species.

scholarly journals "THE TITLES OF THE POEMS BY V.BRUSOV AND A.BLOK"

2018 ◽  
pp. 285-293
Author(s):  
LUDMILA GULBA
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Cultural Background ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Way

"The article presents a comparative analysis of the titles of poetry books, literary cycles and poems by V.Brusov and A.Blok; it also reveals the linguistic parameters and expression of the titles, the cultural background, the way to reflect the contents of the collection, literary cycles or a poem; through the difference of approaches to entitling their works the difference of the two poetic systems (“rise of symbolism” and “second generation” symbolism) is analyzed."

The Direct Evaluation Method of Dead Ship Stability for Intact Ship

2019 ◽  
Vol 161 (A3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Second Generation ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Stability Criteria ◽  
Ship Stability ◽  
Direct Evaluation ◽  
Intact Stability ◽  
Capsizing Probability ◽  
The Dead ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Effective Wave

The International Maritime Organization is currently establishing second generation intact stability criteria, the dead ship stability is considered one important criterion, so the development of its direct stability assessment regulation has become a topic undergoing close review. In this paper a peak-over-threshold (POT) method is proposed to evaluate the dead ship stability, which focuses on the statistical extrapolation that exceed the threshold, also the traditional Monte Carlo simulation is carried out to approve the method. On the basis of verification calculation of the sample ship CEHIPAR2792, the capsizing probability of a certain warship is also conducted. Moreover, the influence of initial stability height GM and effective wave slope coefficient on the capsizing probability is analysed. The results and the possible reason for the difference are examined. This study is expected to provide technical support for the second-generation stability criteria and establish the capsizing probability of damaged dead ship stability.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING AND VALIDATING A GT-SUITE BASED MODEL FOR A SECOND GENERATION COMMONRAIL SOLENOID INJECTOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 390
Author(s):  
Dat Xuan Nguyen ◽  
Vu Hoang Nguyen ◽  
Phuong Xuan Pham
Keyword(s):  
Second Generation ◽  
Injection Rate ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Calibration Data ◽  
Rail Pressure ◽  
Start Of Injection ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Experiment And Simulation ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Injection profiles, containing important parameters like injection rate, directly affect the spray structure, fuel-air mixture quality, and as such the physical and chemical processes occurring in the IC engine’s combustion chamber. Therefore, injection profiles are one of the keys to improving power, thermal efficiency and minimizing the emission for IC engines. In this paper, a GT-Suite - based simulation model for a second generation solenoid commonrail injector typically utilized in Hyundai 2.5 TCI-A diesel engines, has been successfully developed and validated. The validation is done by using experimental data are acquired by a Zeuch’s method-based Injection Analyzer (UniPg STS) in University of Perugia, Italy. The calibration data is measured over a wide range of rail pressure and energizing time (ET) corresponding to the engine operating conditions. The results show that the injector model developed here is reliable and suitable for examining the injector’s hydraulic characteristics. The difference in start of injection values obtained through experiment and simulation is only about 15 µs. The total injection volumes obtained through experiment and simulation under ET > 0.8 ms is less than     10 % while the difference is quite high under ET < 0.8 ms and high rail pressure (up to 34.5 %).

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