Hatchery release is a common and effective practice for protecting and restoring wild resources,and the success of the practice is commonly assessed using mark-recapture technology.We investigated the use of different...Hatchery release is a common and effective practice for protecting and restoring wild resources,and the success of the practice is commonly assessed using mark-recapture technology.We investigated the use of different dimensional X-ray imaging techniques for the strontium(Sr)marking of fish fin rays for stocking.Megalobrama amblycephala juveniles were marked by culturing specimens in 800-mg/L SrCl_(2)·6 H_(2)O solution,the cross-sections of dorsal fin rays were subsequently obtained,and the concentrations Sr was analyzed by 2 D imaging using an electron probe X-ray microanalyzer.Our preliminary findings indicate that the immersion marking method is effective for the Sr marking of fin rays in experimental fish.Moreover,we generated a bird’s-eye-view 3 D mesh image of the Sr concentrations,which can provide a more comprehensive information for fish stocking than that using normal 2 D imaging.展开更多
AIM:To compare the accuracy of manual marking versus an image-guided system for toric implantable collamer lens(TICL)implantation and evaluate the short-term postoperative rotational stability of TICL and corneal surg...AIM:To compare the accuracy of manual marking versus an image-guided system for toric implantable collamer lens(TICL)implantation and evaluate the short-term postoperative rotational stability of TICL and corneal surgically induced astigmatism vector(SIA).METHODS:Retrospective analysis was conducted on eyes with TICL alignment achieved through manual marking(n=75)or VERION image-guided system-assisted marking(n=83).Each group was further classified into horizontal and vertical subgroups based on implant orientation.Additionally,patients were categorized into superior and temporal incision subgroups according to the position of main corneal incision.The misalignment and rotational stability of TICL were analyzed using slit-lamp anterior segment photography.Surgical predictability,efficacy,safety,and corneal SIA were also evaluated.RESULTS:In general,the TICL implantation with manual and digital image-guided systems all achieved robust predictability,efficacy,and safety.The misalignment of TICL was comparable between the manual and VERION groups(0.16°±3.97°vs 0.52°±5.59°,P=0.633),while a significant difference was observed in the absolute misalignment of TICL between the two groups(3.02°±2.55°vs 4.28°±3.61°,P=0.043).There were no significant differences in the distribution of TICL misalignment between the manual and VERION groups or between horizontal and vertical implant orientation groups(P>0.05).Furthermore,different orientations of TICL placement did not show statistically significant differences in rotational stability(P=0.46).Statistically significant differences were found in anterior corneal SIA between the manual and VERION groups(0.46±0.27 vs 0.33±0.21 D,P=0.001),especially for superior incision position(0.60±0.27 vs 0.35±0.23 D,P<0.0001).The anterior SIA exhibited a significant difference between superior and temporal incisions in the manual group(0.60±0.27 vs 0.35±0.20 D,P<0.0001).CONCLUSION:Compared with the conventional manual marking method,this study indicates that the digital image-guided system with VERION is safe and effective in TICL implantation.The digital system offers the advantage of minimizing corneal SIA compared to the manual method.展开更多
Accurate estimations of animal population size are pivotal for implementing management strategies properly.Recapture technique based on sounds as a specimen identifcation mark has barely been used for marine mammals.H...Accurate estimations of animal population size are pivotal for implementing management strategies properly.Recapture technique based on sounds as a specimen identifcation mark has barely been used for marine mammals.However,inferring abundance estimates from acoustic methods could enhance the accuracy and precision of population size assessments.Here,we tested the possibility of using signature whistles as individual marks for estimating the size of common bottlenose dolphin(Tursiops truncatus)populations.Data were continuously collected for 326 days in 2015–2016,by using a fxed acoustic device located in the Sicily Strait(Italy).The SIGID method was applied to identify Signature Whistles Types(SWTs)over 7,000 h of recordings.Eighty SWTs were detected as long as their stereotyped fundamental frequency contours were repeated in bouts of at least 6 renditions.The mean SWTs monthly recording rate resulted in 0.19(Standard deviation=0.16),with 20 SWTs recorded over 5 or more different encounters(until a maximum of 30 encounters).The Jolly–Seber model(with POPAN formulation)was run in Mark software to estimate the population size.The estimated population size resulted in 171 bottlenose dolphins(95%confdence interval=137–215).Even if the detection and identifcation of signature whistles required crucial precautions,and animals could be detected differently from visual techniques,the population size estimate obtained was comparable with previous results based on physical marks data.These outcomes demonstrated that signature whistles can be considered a strongly effective tool for integrating traditional mark-recapture techniques with fnely estimated dolphins’population abundances.展开更多
近年来世界VLBI(Very Large Baseline Interferometry)终端技术发展迅速,主流的记录终端已发展到Mark5B记录系统,Mark5C也正在研制和测试阶段。为了适应未来高速率、海量数据以及数字基带转换器观测的要求,需要将现有的Mark5A升级到Mar...近年来世界VLBI(Very Large Baseline Interferometry)终端技术发展迅速,主流的记录终端已发展到Mark5B记录系统,Mark5C也正在研制和测试阶段。为了适应未来高速率、海量数据以及数字基带转换器观测的要求,需要将现有的Mark5A升级到Mark5B或Mark5B+,相应地需要将Mark4格式器升级为Mark5B采样器。主要描述了相关设备的原理以及Mark4格式器升级的步骤。展开更多
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022 YFF 0608203)the Graduate Student Scientific Research Innovation Projects in Jiangsu Province(No.KYCX 22-0706)。
文摘Hatchery release is a common and effective practice for protecting and restoring wild resources,and the success of the practice is commonly assessed using mark-recapture technology.We investigated the use of different dimensional X-ray imaging techniques for the strontium(Sr)marking of fish fin rays for stocking.Megalobrama amblycephala juveniles were marked by culturing specimens in 800-mg/L SrCl_(2)·6 H_(2)O solution,the cross-sections of dorsal fin rays were subsequently obtained,and the concentrations Sr was analyzed by 2 D imaging using an electron probe X-ray microanalyzer.Our preliminary findings indicate that the immersion marking method is effective for the Sr marking of fin rays in experimental fish.Moreover,we generated a bird’s-eye-view 3 D mesh image of the Sr concentrations,which can provide a more comprehensive information for fish stocking than that using normal 2 D imaging.
文摘AIM:To compare the accuracy of manual marking versus an image-guided system for toric implantable collamer lens(TICL)implantation and evaluate the short-term postoperative rotational stability of TICL and corneal surgically induced astigmatism vector(SIA).METHODS:Retrospective analysis was conducted on eyes with TICL alignment achieved through manual marking(n=75)or VERION image-guided system-assisted marking(n=83).Each group was further classified into horizontal and vertical subgroups based on implant orientation.Additionally,patients were categorized into superior and temporal incision subgroups according to the position of main corneal incision.The misalignment and rotational stability of TICL were analyzed using slit-lamp anterior segment photography.Surgical predictability,efficacy,safety,and corneal SIA were also evaluated.RESULTS:In general,the TICL implantation with manual and digital image-guided systems all achieved robust predictability,efficacy,and safety.The misalignment of TICL was comparable between the manual and VERION groups(0.16°±3.97°vs 0.52°±5.59°,P=0.633),while a significant difference was observed in the absolute misalignment of TICL between the two groups(3.02°±2.55°vs 4.28°±3.61°,P=0.043).There were no significant differences in the distribution of TICL misalignment between the manual and VERION groups or between horizontal and vertical implant orientation groups(P>0.05).Furthermore,different orientations of TICL placement did not show statistically significant differences in rotational stability(P=0.46).Statistically significant differences were found in anterior corneal SIA between the manual and VERION groups(0.46±0.27 vs 0.33±0.21 D,P=0.001),especially for superior incision position(0.60±0.27 vs 0.35±0.23 D,P<0.0001).The anterior SIA exhibited a significant difference between superior and temporal incisions in the manual group(0.60±0.27 vs 0.35±0.20 D,P<0.0001).CONCLUSION:Compared with the conventional manual marking method,this study indicates that the digital image-guided system with VERION is safe and effective in TICL implantation.The digital system offers the advantage of minimizing corneal SIA compared to the manual method.
基金the project“BIOforIU project PONa3_00025-Multidisciplinary Infrastructure for the Study and Development of Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity in the Perspective of Innovation Union.”Part of the analysis was funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan(NRRP),Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.4-Call for tender No.3138 of 16 December 2021,rectifed by Decree n.3175 of 18 December 2021 of Italian Ministry of University and Research funded by the European Union-NextGenerationEU,Award Number:Project code CN_00000033,Concession Decree No.1034 of 17 June 2022 adopted by the Italian Ministry of University and Research,Project title"National Biodiversity Future Center-NBFC".
文摘Accurate estimations of animal population size are pivotal for implementing management strategies properly.Recapture technique based on sounds as a specimen identifcation mark has barely been used for marine mammals.However,inferring abundance estimates from acoustic methods could enhance the accuracy and precision of population size assessments.Here,we tested the possibility of using signature whistles as individual marks for estimating the size of common bottlenose dolphin(Tursiops truncatus)populations.Data were continuously collected for 326 days in 2015–2016,by using a fxed acoustic device located in the Sicily Strait(Italy).The SIGID method was applied to identify Signature Whistles Types(SWTs)over 7,000 h of recordings.Eighty SWTs were detected as long as their stereotyped fundamental frequency contours were repeated in bouts of at least 6 renditions.The mean SWTs monthly recording rate resulted in 0.19(Standard deviation=0.16),with 20 SWTs recorded over 5 or more different encounters(until a maximum of 30 encounters).The Jolly–Seber model(with POPAN formulation)was run in Mark software to estimate the population size.The estimated population size resulted in 171 bottlenose dolphins(95%confdence interval=137–215).Even if the detection and identifcation of signature whistles required crucial precautions,and animals could be detected differently from visual techniques,the population size estimate obtained was comparable with previous results based on physical marks data.These outcomes demonstrated that signature whistles can be considered a strongly effective tool for integrating traditional mark-recapture techniques with fnely estimated dolphins’population abundances.
文摘近年来世界VLBI(Very Large Baseline Interferometry)终端技术发展迅速,主流的记录终端已发展到Mark5B记录系统,Mark5C也正在研制和测试阶段。为了适应未来高速率、海量数据以及数字基带转换器观测的要求,需要将现有的Mark5A升级到Mark5B或Mark5B+,相应地需要将Mark4格式器升级为Mark5B采样器。主要描述了相关设备的原理以及Mark4格式器升级的步骤。
