Checklist of marine Crustacea Decapoda (excluded Brachyura) from Iberian Peninsula

An actualized and annotated checklist of marine Crustacea Decapoda (excluded Brachyura) from Iberian Peninsula and by sectors (Northern Spain (Gulf of Biscay to Galicia) - West Portugal - Gulf of Cádiz (S Portugal- SW Spain: Cape San Vicente to Gibraltar Strait) - Alborán Sea - Eastern Mediterranean Spain (Baleares-Levante)) is provided. Systematic changes and synonymies, new records, introduced species by anthropogenic activities and characterization of the spatial distribution of species are commented. In total 292 decapods species (not including Brachyura), belonging to 134 genera and 42 families, are cited along Iberian waters. Of these, 114 were not found by Zariquiey Álvarez (1968). The richest families are Paguridae, Hippolytidae and Palemonidae (with 28, 21 and 17 species respectively). By sectors, the Gulf of Cadiz shows the highest richness (178 species), consequence of the confluence of Atlantic and Mediterranean waters and of a greater depth range in this area (when comparing with the adjacent Alborán Sea sector). The total marine decapod species along Iberian waters (including crabs, Marco-Herrera et al., 2015) is, at least, 431. Also, other 13 freshwaters species have been cited in Iberian Peninsula.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tech

Replacement of cables of the cover archs carbon park in As Pontes (A Coruña)

Congreso celebrado en la Escuela de Arquitectura de la Universidad de Sevilla desde el 24 hasta el 26 de junio de 2015.The work done by Acciona Engineering at the coal yard located in As Pontes, is included within the maintenance plan established by Endesa for the period 2010-2020. This consists of predictive, preventive and corrective actions on the cables of the roof structure, which ultimately will allow extending the useful life of the facilities of the power plant. Several pathologies were detected in numerous cables, and in particular, “cable 15 of arch ner15", suffered an advanced state of degradation with significant loss of its resistant section. This led to recommend its replacement, for which an engineering detail design project was carried out. Therefore, a structural model of the whole arch affected by the pathology was done to allow the analysis of the structural behaviour of the cover during the replacement of the cable. To achieve this goal, the model was performed by implementing a three-dimensional system of nodes and bars processed with GtStrudl structures software

Towards more sustainable material formulations: a comparative assessment of PA11-SGW flexural performance versus oil-based composites

The replacement of commodity polyolefin, reinforced with glass fiber (GF), by greener alternatives has been a topic of research in recent years. Cellulose fibers have shown, under certain conditions, enough tensile capacities to replace GF, achieving competitive mechanical properties. However, if the objective is the production of environmentally friendlier composites, it is necessary to replace oil-derived polymer matrices by bio-based or biodegradable ones, depending on the application. Polyamide 11 (PA11) is a totally bio-based polyamide that can be reinforced with cellulosic fibers. Composites based on this polymer have demonstrated enough tensile strength, as well as stiffness, to replace GF-reinforced polypropylene (PP). However, flexural properties are of high interest for engineering applications. Due to the specific character of short-fiber-reinforced composites, significant differences are expected between the tensile and flexural properties. These differences encourage the study of the flexural properties of a material prior to the design or development of a new product. Despite the importance of the flexural strength, there are few works devoted to its study in the case of PA11-based composites. In this work, an in-depth study of the flexural strength of PA11 composites, reinforced with Stoneground wood (SGW) from softwood, is presented. Additionally, the results are compared with those of PP-based composites. The results showed that the SGW fibers had lower strengthening capacity reinforcing PA11 than PP. Moreover, the flexural strength of PA11-SGW composites was similar to that of PP-GF compositesPostprint (published version

Descripción de patrones únicos de coloración en vivo como herramienta para la discriminación de especies de cangrejos ermitaños en la península ibérica

The unique colour patterns of the hermit crab species inhabiting the Iberian Peninsula and geographically close areas are studied based on colour patterns observed in live specimens either in the field or live in the laboratory. Live colour patterns are shown to be useful for differentiating species in the Paguroidea from Iberian waters. Colour information has not been frequently documented in previous studies, mainly because of difficulties in accessing live specimens. Up to 51 species are currently recorded within the study area, 45 of which are included in the present work, focusing on the distinctive colour traits for each species that can be observed in the field. A complete key for identifying the species within the study area based on colour patterns is included. This study is the first attempt to put in place this type of tool oriented to field work. Further studies will be required to complete and update this information, especially for species which are scarce or difficult to observe alive.El estudio de los patrones de coloración en ejemplares vivos observados tanto en el campo como en laboratorio, han permitido investigar la existencia de patrones de coloración distintivos para las especies de cangrejos ermitaños que habitan en la península ibérica y zonas geográficamente cercanas. Estos patrones de coloración han demostrado ser de gran utilidad en los Paguroidea de aguas Ibéricas para la identificación de especies. La información relativa al color ha sido frecuentemente obviada en el pasado, principalmente debido a las dificultades para acceder a los ejemplares vivos. En la actualidad existen alrededor de 51 especies registradas en la zona de estudio, 45 de las cuales se incluyen en el presente trabajo, poniendo el foco en los rasgos de color distintivos de cada especie que pueden observarse en el campo. Se incluye una clave completa para la identificación de las especies dentro del área de estudio basada en los patrones de color. Este estudio es el primer intento de implementar este tipo de herramienta orientada al trabajo de campo. Serán necesarios más estudios para completar y actualizar esta información, especialmente para aquellas especies que son escasas o difíciles de observar en vivo

Revisión taxonómica y filogenia molecular de Pisa (Decapoda: Majoidea: Epialtidae), incluyendo la descripción de un nuevo género de Pisinae

The spider crabs of the genus Pisa Leach, 1814 (Epialtidae: Pisinae) are reviewed in this study based on morphological and molecular data (16S and COI genes). From these results, a new genus, Afropisa n. gen., is established for the clade composed of Pisa carinimana Miers, 1879, Pisa calva Forest and Guinot, 1966 and Pisa sanctaehelenae Chace, 1966 based on carapace morphology, rostrum, pterygostomian tubercles and male gonopod 1. Additionally, Lissa chiragra (Fabricius, 1775) is transferred to Pisa based on morphological (adults and larvae) and molecular evidence. Furthermore, the status of Pisa hirticornis (Herbst, 1804) is discussed and clarified. The phylogenetic relationships between several Pisinae Dana, 1851 genera, as revealed by molecular data, are discussed. An illustrated identification key of eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean species of Pisinae is provided.Los cangrejos araña del género Pisa Leach, 1814 (Epialtidae: Pisinae) son revisados en este estudio basándonos en datos morfológicos y genéticos (genes 16S y COI). A partir de estos resultados, un nuevo género, Afropisa n. gen., es establecido para el clado compuesto por Pisa carinimana Miers, 1879, Pisa calva Forest and Guinot, 1966 y Pisa sanctaehelenae Chace, 1966 basado en la morfología del caparazón, rostro, tubérculos pterigostomianos y gonopodo 1 masculino. Además, Lissa chiragra (Fabricius, 1775) es transferida a Pisa basándonos en evidencias morfológicas (adultos y larvas) y moleculares. Adicionalmente, el estatus de Pisa hirticornis (Herbst, 1804) es discutido y clarificado. Se aporta una clave ilustrada de identificación para las especies de Pisinae Dana, 1851 del Atlántico oriental y del Mediterráneo

Accuracy of an Immunochromatographic Diagnostic Test (ICT Malaria Combo Cassette Test) Compared to Microscopy among under Five-Year-Old Children when Diagnosing Malaria in Equatorial Guinea

Conventional malaria diagnosis based on microscopy raises serious difficulties in weak health systems. Cost-effective and sensitive rapid diagnostic tests have been recently proposed as alternatives to microscopy. In Equatorial Guinea, a study was conducted to assess the reliability of a rapid diagnostic test compared to microscopy. The study was designed in accordance with the directives of the Standards for Reporting Diagnostic Accuracy Initiative (STARD). Peripheral thick and thin films for the microscopy diagnosis and a rapid immunochromatographic test (ICT Malaria Combo Cassette Test) were performed on under five-year-old children with malaria suspicion. The ICT test detected Plasmodium spp. infection with a sensitivity of 81.5% and a specificity of 81.9% while P. falciparum diagnosis occurred with a sensitivity of 69.7% and a specificity of 73.7%. The sensitivity of the ICT test increased with higher parasitemias. The general results showed little concordance between the ICT test and microscopy (kappa = 0.28, se: 0.04). In Equatorial Guinea, the ICT Malaria Combo Cassette Test has proven to be an acceptable test to detect high P. falciparum parasitemias. However, the decrease of sensitivity at medium and low parasitemias hampers that ICT can replace properly performed microscopy at present in the diagnosis of malaria in children

Association between muscle strength and the\ud cardiopulmonary status of individuals living with\ud HIV/AIDS

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare aerobic function [anaerobic threshold (%_VVO2-AT),\ud respiratory compensation point (%_VVO2-RCP) and peak oxygen uptake (_VVO2peak)] between physically active patients\ud with HIV/AIDS and matched controls and to examine associations between disease status, poor muscle strength,\ud depression (as estimated by the profile of mood states questionnaire) and the aerobic performance of patients.\ud METHODS: Progressive treadmill test data for %_VVO2-AT (V-slope method), RCP and (_VVO2peak) were compared\ud between 39 male patients with HIV/AIDS (age 40.6¡1.4 years) and 28 male controls (age 44.4¡2.1 years) drawn\ud from the same community and matched for habitual physical activity. Within-patient data were also examined in\ud relation to CD4+ counts (nadir and current data) and peak isokinetic knee torque.\ud RESULTS: AT, RCP and (_VVO2peak) values were generally similar for patients and controls.Within the patient sample,\ud binary classification suggested that AT, RCP and (_VVO2peak) values were not associated with either the nadir or\ud current CD4+ count, but treadmill test variables were positively associated with peak isokinetic knee torque.\ud CONCLUSION: The aerobic performance of physically active patients with HIV/AIDS is generally well conserved.\ud Nevertheless, poor muscle strength is observed in some HIV/AIDS patients, which is associated with lower anaerobic\ud power and (_VVO2peak), suggesting the possibility of enhancing the aerobic performance of patients with weak\ud muscles through appropriate muscle-strengthening activities

Emerging Technologies to Increase Extraction, Control Microorganisms, and Reduce SO₂

This chapter reviews the main non-thermal technologies with application in enology and their impact in: the extraction of phenolic compounds from grapes, the elimination of indigenous microorganisms, and the subsequent effect in SO2 reduction. The technologies are physical processes with null or low repercussion in temperature and therefore gentle with sensory quality of grapes. High hydrostatic pressure (HHP), ultra high pressure homogenization (UHPH), pulsed electric fields (PEFs), electron-beam irradiation (eBeam), ultrasound (US), and pulsed light (PL) have interesting advantages and some drawbacks that are extensively reviewed highlighting the potential applications in current technology

Annotated checklist of brachyuran crabs (Crustacea, Decapoda) of the Iberian Peninsula (SW Europe)

Almost 50 years have passed since a group of reputed carcinologists (viz. Lipke B. Holthuis, Isabella Gordon and Jacques Forest) finished the posthumous work of Ricardo Zariquiey Álvarez (1968) on decapod crustaceans of the Iberian Peninsula. No lists of decapod fauna specifically covering this area have been published since then, and an update is needed. The current list of brachyuran crabs of the Iberian Peninsula comprises 140 species, which is 35 species more than the 105 valid species listed in Zariquiey Álvarez (1968). Systematic changes have affected the original classification, so now there are 20 superfamilies, 36 families and 77 genera. Additional species have been recorded in Iberian waters due to natural range expansions from nearby areas (Mediterranean and Atlantic), introductions by anthropogenic activities, and description of new taxa. Also, two species were synonymized. Several of these changes, based on evidence from larval morphology and/or molecular data, are detailed in this review. Although descriptions of crab species new to science are not expected to occur at a significant rate, an increase in the number of species in the Iberian Peninsula is expected to result from the introduction of alien species

Impact strength and water uptake behaviors of fully bio-based PA11-SGW composites

Composite materials have attracted the attention of some industrial fields due to their lightness and relatively good mechanical properties. One of these properties is impact strength, essential to ensure the processability and application of these materials under impact conditions. In addition, it is known that water absorption has a plasticizing effect in polymers and polymer composites which can change the properties of such materials and limit their use. Moreover, this effect worsens when hydrophilic reinforcement is used. In this work, the impact and water uptake behavior of totally bio-based composites from polyamide 11 (PA11) and lignocellulosic pine fibers mechanically processed as stone groundwood (SGW) were studied. The impact resistance of PA11 and its composites was higher than expected, obtaining better results than those of polyolefin-based materials. The evaluated mechanical properties and the micrographs showed an adequate interface. The water uptake test showed that PA11 and its composites had non-Fickian and Fickian case I behaviours, respectively. It was found that the maximum water absorbance was similar to that of SGW reinforced polypropylenePostprint (published version