[ECOLOG-L] Yorkshire formation plant fossils
Dr. Conrad Labandeira and I have completed the examination of over 4500 plant fossils from the Yorkshire Formation and their herbivore-caused damage. Our main sources for plant identification have been: Harris (5 volumes, spanning from 1961 to 1974), Watson and Sincock (1992), Givulescu (1998), and Cittert & Morgan (1999). We wonder if you may know of: 1. An up-to-date list of the currently accepted names for the botanical taxa in the Yorkshire Formation and 2. A full bibliography of the pertinent works for the Yorkshire Formation. 3. Any ecological studies on the Yorkshire biota that may involve insect herbivory or pollination. Please, feel free to reply directly to my email. Thanks for any assistance. Sincerely, Jorge Santiago-Blay bl...@si.edu
Re: [ECOLOG-L] a vision?
A zillion years ago, I attended a workshop on conservation biology here in the USA. There were three colleagues from Bhutan in attendance. With great humbleness, they discussed an idea that, if I understoods correctly, was common in their academic circles: *gross national happiness*. Peace and wellness, Jorge On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Me wrote: > The focus could be national happiness. See > http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_national_happiness#section_5. > > So far as sustainability is concerned, we should start with preserving as > much of the remaining natural functioning of ecosystems that evolved over > millions of millennia. For their own sake. What we will be left with > following the current "experiment" likely will be far more fragile. > > Geoff Patton > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 18, 2012, at 1:24 PM, Rob Dietz wrote: > > > Interesting question, David. The most important part of the curriculum, > > especially for a nation (and university) thinking hard about the future, > is > > steady-state economics. We need a new curriculum that addresses how to > > build an economy that can meet people's needs without undermining the > > life-support systems of the planet. This means accepting the ecological > and > > social limits to growth. And we need a new generation of economics > > professors and students who can help develop the most effective policies > and > > institutions. It looks like an auspicious time for such an educational > > overhaul. Brian Czech's latest essay in the Daly News describes the > > positive reactions of Rio+20 delegates to steady-state concepts: > > http://steadystate.org/positive-vision-international-affairs/ > > > > We can make a good start on the required economic changes by pushing to > add > > ecological economics as a critical part of what universities offer. > > > > Thanks, > > Rob Dietz > > Editor, Daly News > -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
[ECOLOG-L] Ship passenger lists
Dear Ecol-Listers: I am trying to locate the precise day of arrival into the UK (possibly London) of an American scholar whose writings had evolutionary implications. Very likely, he (and perhaps his family) arrived in the UK on the second half of June 1908. With the arrival information, we will be likely to find the day of departure from the USA. Possibly he departed from New York City, NY or from Baltimore, Maryland. I just contacted our USA National Archives and was told to Google Archives in the UK. I used to think that there were records for ship departures (+ passengers) from the USA. Any idea of ways to find this type of information? Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge
[ECOLOG-L] Request for images on terrestrial arthropod aggregations
Hello: This is to request permission to use *unpublished* images depicting terrestrial arthropod aggregations for a paper I have co-written on this topic. Please, send all responses to my email, blayjo...@gmail.com. If available, just send high resolution images (ideally with species identification and collection data, if there is a paper to accompany it, great). Of course, copyright of images will remain with the owner and your help will be acknowledged. Ideally, I will like to have a response by next Sunday. Apologies for any potential duplicate posting you may receive. Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
[ECOLOG-L] Id of pink flatids from Tanzania. If you think you can, please send me an email. Thank you - Jorge (blayjo...@gmail.com)
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[ECOLOG-L] Herbarium supplies, request recommendations
Hello Ecolog-Listers: I am looking for recommendations re. herbarium supply companies. I need professional quality: standard sheets and covers, labels, adhesives (tape and glue), and envelopes for thicker objects (e.g. fructifications, seeds, etc). Excellent customer service, reasonable prices, and expediency are important. Thank you. Please, feel free to reply directly to me (blayjo...@gmail.com). Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
[ECOLOG-L] Suppliers of materials for college-level microbiology courses; listservers for microbiologists
Hello Ecolog-Listers: I have two questions: 1. I am looking for suppliers of materials for college-level microbiology courses. I know the suppliers of more national renown (e.g. Carolina, VWR, etc.) but I am interested in what other suppliers are being used. 2. Also, if any of you know of a listservers for microbiologists, I would like knowing about it. Apologies for any cross-posting. I will take any reply in my email: blayjo...@gmail.com . Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
[ECOLOG-L] Publications from authors headquartered in Cuba, Iran, etc.
Publications from authors headquartered in Cuba, Iran, etc. Dear Listers: Can someone direct me to links in plain English (and/or recent experiences) with easy-to-read information on whether it is OK for publishers headquartered in the USA to publish papers from authors headquartered in Cuba, Iran, and other countries with less than friendly relationships with the USA? Please, kindly send feedback directly to me. Thank you. Apologies for cross-posting. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
[ECOLOG-L] Parapygmephorus mites
Hello: I am looking for someone whom I may consult re. *Parapygmephorus* mites. Thank you. Apologies for cross postings. Jorge
[ECOLOG-L] Gazetteer of China
Gazetteer of China Hello: What is the best Gazetteer of China available online? Ideally, I would like to type a geographical name and get: 1. a map with a dot of the locality (dots, if more than one location has the same name) 2. a list of small spelling differences and previous spellings of the same place (also with maps) Apologies for cross posting. Please kindly reply to me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely and gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
[ECOLOG-L] Bubble production as a way to calculate photosynthetic rate
Hello Ecolog-Listers: Centuries ago, Charles Bonnet reported that submerged plants produced bubbles in the presence of light. Now, we know the gas is oxygen and the process is photosynthesis. Do you know anyone who reported that before Bonnet? Calculating rate of photosynthesis by using the rate of bubble production is widely (?) used in American intro. biology courses. Do you know *since when* this exercise became popular? Is it used in other countries? If you know of a venue more for intro. biology teachers/high school teachers, etc. where this questions may be appropriate, please let me know. Some of us in this list may also be intro. bio. teachers. Apologies for cross-posting. Will take answers on my email (below). Thank you. Gratefully, Jorge Santiago-Blay blayjo...@gmail.com
[ECOLOG-L] Post 2009 textbooks and companion lab manuals on Mammalian Anatomy?
Hello Ecolog-Listers: Will take answers at blayjo...@gmail.com I have been looking for post 2009 textbooks and companion lab manuals on Mammalian Anatomy. Everything I have sen thus far is pretty heavy on systematics (and that is fine with me) but I need reseources that emphasize anatomy (of course, some physiology also welcomed). Ideally, the resource(s) would have a "typical" mammal and then offer details examples of divergences from such "typical mammal". Resources that are somewhat biased towards humans are OK but human A and/or P only textbooks for Mammalian Anatomy is what I am trying to avoid. Thanks for any help. Sincerely, Jorge
[ECOLOG-L] Dissecting microscopes
Dissecting microscopes Dear Ecolog-Listers: I need feedback on best value dissecting microscopes, including illuminators, and (ideally) capability for digital photography. Typical use is in for in-situ sorting of tropical insects. Apologies for cross-posting. Please, feel free to email me at blayjo...@gmail.com . Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge Santiagoo-Blay
[ECOLOG-L] Summary of the information on dissecting microscopes
As per request of a few colleagues in both list-servers, here is a summary of the information on dissecting microscopes sent to me (most links added by me). Of course, this list does *not* represent an endorsement; it is only a compilation. If it is in your heart, please, feel free to improve on this summary and send me (blayjo...@gmail.com) an updates. Peace and wellness, sincerely, Jorge 1. Amscope - http://stores.ebay.com/Precision-World?_trksid=p4340.l2563 , an example in this link http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cordless-Student-LED-Stereomicroscope-Science-/400210151208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2e624728 2. BioQuip – 20X microscope, 85 dollars - http://www.bioquip.com/search/DispProduct.asp?pid=6070 3. Motic – A colleague suggested the SMZ168 model http://www.motic.com/ProductDetail.aspx?r=Eur&lang=en&cid=&pid=25 http://www.microscope.com/digital-microscopes-motic-c-35_104.html 4. Nikon - http://www.nikoninstruments.com/Products/Microscope-Systems/Stereomicroscopes No specific model was suggested by the replying colleague. 5. Olympus - http://www.olympusamerica.com/seg_section/seg_microscopes.asp?section=stereo No specific model was suggested by the replying colleague. 6. Zeiss – A colleague suggested the DV4 model (around $2400 USD) - http://www.zeiss.com/4125681F004CA025?Opendatabase
[ECOLOG-L] Computer-generate scientific illustrations: what are the programs most used (and easiest) these days? Thank you.
Dear Ecolog-Listers: What are the easiest to learn, most powerful, and most used programs these days to create computer-generated scientific illustrations? Any idea of cost? I will take answers at bllayjo...@gmail.com . Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge
[ECOLOG-L] Computer-generate scientific illustrations: what are the programs most used (and easiest) these days? Thank you.
Reposting with my email correctly spelled. Dear Ecolog-Listers: What are the easiest to learn, most powerful, and most used programs these days to create computer-generated scientific illustrations? Any idea of cost? I will take answers at blayjo...@gmail.com . Thank you. Sincerely, Jorge
[ECOLOG-L] Summaries: Microscopes and Computer-generated illustrations
Dear -Listers: As per request of a few colleagues, here is a summary of the information on dissecting microscopes sent to me (most links added by me). Companies listed in alphabetical order. Of course, this list does *not* represent an endorsement; it is only a compilation. If it is in your heart, please, feel free to improve on this summary and send me (blayjo...@gmail.com) an updates. Peace and wellness, sincerely, Jorge 1. Amscope - http://stores.ebay.com/Precision-World?_trksid=p4340.l2563 , an example in this link http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cordless-Student-LED-Stereomicroscope-Science-/400210151208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2e624728 2. BioQuip – 20X microscope, 85 dollars - http://www.bioquip.com/search/DispProduct.asp?pid=6070 3. Motic – A colleague suggested the SMZ168 model http://www.motic.com/ProductDetail.aspx?r=Eur&lang=en&cid=&pid=25 http://www.microscope.com/digital-microscopes-motic-c-35_104.html 4. Nikon - http://www.nikoninstruments.com/Products/Microscope-Systems/Stereomicroscopes No specific model was suggested by the replying colleague. 5. Olympus - http://www.olympusamerica.com/seg_section/seg_microscopes.asp?section=stereo No specific model was suggested by the replying colleague. 6. Zeiss – A colleague suggested the DV4 model (around $2400 USD) - http://www.zeiss.com/4125681F004CA025?Opendatabase *** Dear –Listers: * * As per request of a few colleagues, here is a summary of the information on computer-generated illustrations sent to me. Programs are listed by the amount of emails I received about them order. Of course, this list does *not* represent an endorsement; it is only a compilation. * * *Summary of computer-generated graphics programs* 1. *Adobe Illustrator* - Both R and Illustrator take time to know how to create quality figures “Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are probably the most powerful & commonly used programs for professional illustration, and many artists I know use both to create an image (i.e. creating an image in Illustrator and adding textures and special effects in Photoshop). However, they are quite expensive.” “I chose Illustrator over Inkscape because I didn't like the GUI for Inkscape on a Mac. Also, as a student Illustrator was cheap.” “I have this link that offers reviews for scientific graph software http://www.cyber-wit.com/Directory_Tech_Charting.htm And I think that a combination of Adobe suite products like Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator could meet the needs of scientific illustrations as well. Purchasing those two programs are about $1,300 to own and $50 a month to rent. http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/buying-guide.html 2. *Adobe PhotoShop (see above)* 3. *R - *R is also used for statistical analyses. “I would suggest R. It is a free ware, which means free of charge, and also powerful. R provides various kind of scientific figures. Please see the following links: http://addictedtor.free.fr/graphiques/ and http://bm2.genes.nig.ac.jp/ . For editing, you can use Open Office >draw, Inkscape for refinement.” “For plotting and visualizing data its hard to beat R. For publication quality figures its worth learning the gglot2 package. powerful, tons of resources other on the r forums...and its free” 4. *Inkscape* “I've used Inkscape, a freely available vector illustration program that's very user friendly. It doesn't have as many features as Adobe Illustrator, but I've used it to make simple diagrams and illustrations (and from the screenshots page much more advanced illustrations are possible). You can quickly import and trace over photographs, convert sketches to vectors, manipulate lines, and draw from scratch (a digital pen is very handy).”
[ECOLOG-L] What are science faculty members doing when evaluating anti-science papers in science classes?
What are science faculty members doing when evaluating anti-science papers in science classes? Dear Colleagues: To encourage civilized face to face or digital discussions, in my science classes, I like to ask questions about topics some people find controversial (e.g. age of Earth, age of human lineage, global climate change, etc.). What are science faculty members doing when evaluating anti-science papers in science classes? I would be interested in knowing whether there are differences between what people do in different countries. If you have any constructive response, please feel free to send it directly to me at blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] How common is the practice of submitting a paper to a "local" journal and then, after published, send it to another (not so local) journal?
How common is the practice of submitting a paper to a "local" journal and then, after published, send it to another (not so local) journal? Dear Colleagues: How common is the practice of submitting a paper to a "local" journal and then, after published, send it to another (not so local) journal? How do editors handle this? If you have any constructive feedback, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Recommendations of places to purchase untreated wood from ash, acacia, cherry, chestnut, juniper, and mulberry
Dear Colleagues: I am posting this on behalf of a colleague who needs to purchase ca. 1 kilogram of *untreated* wood of each of the following genera of trees for research purposes: Ash - *Fraxinus* sp. (Oleaceae) Acacia - *Acacia *sp. (Fabaceae) Cherry - *Prunus* sp. (Rosaceae) Chesnut - *Castanea* sp. (Fagaceae) Juniper - *Juniperus* sp. (Cupressaceae) Mulberry - *Morus* sp. (Moraceae) If you have recommendations of dependable places (ideally, they would provide species identification of the wood), please let me know directly via email: blayjo...@gmail.com With gratefulness, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] small *and* cheap circular microscope cover slips
small *and* cheap circular microscope cover slips Dear Colleagues: I am looking for a reliable supplier of small (say, 12 mm or less) *and* cheap circular microscope cover slips. Note: I have already contacted suppliers available on the web but wish to have a larger choice. If you have recommendations, please email me directly, blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Happy 2017, in gratefulness, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Suggestions on sticky labels that are printer friendly for glass slides
Suggestions on sticky labels that are printer friendly for glass slides Dear Colleagues: Several students and I have been preparing glass slides with temporary (wax pencil) labels. As the label preparation process is well-advanced, we are planning on the next step: placing sticky labels that are printer friendly for glass slides. Can I receive recommendations of sticky materials suitable for labels that is printer friendly? Note, the place where the label would go slides can have a frosted surface, a frosted white surface, no frosted surface but all have the wax writing. Concerning the wax, we can either place the label on the other side of the slide, remove most of the wax with ethanol, or place the label on top of the wax writing. Any recommendations on this are also welcomed. My email is blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate email. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for help identifying diatoms from south central Pennsylvania, USA
Dear Colleagues: I need help identifying freshwater diatoms from south central Pennsylvania, USA. If you wish to recommend someone(s), please send me his/her name and a working email to me blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] James Mark Baldwin: Evolutionary Biology - Environment (Baldwin Effect) and Psychology
Dear Colleagues: A while ago, I requested information/images for a paper on the end of the academic career (in the USA) of James Mark Baldwin. Eventually, research on primary literature yielded enough that a paper resulted, herein freely available. http://www2.apa.org/pubs/journals/features/hop-a0033575.pdf Thanks to those who provided constructive feedback, especially Dr. Inouye with an image. Cheers, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Experts SE Asia butterflies?
Hello: Can you recommend one or more colleagues (name and functional emails) who work on SE Asian butterflies and would be willing to review a short paper submitted to my peer-reviewed, scientific journal *Life: The Excitement of Biology* (https://blaypublishers). While names come to mind right away for colleagues, they seem to concentrate mostly in New World butterflies. Your suggestions of trustworthy, knowledgeable, constructive, and fast colleagues who enjoy reviewing papers will be appreciated. Please, email me directly at blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] *Comprehensive* chart of chemical reactions involving plant secondary compounds
Dear Ecolog-Listers: Does any one know of a comprehensive chart of chemical reactions involving plant secondary compounds (ideally including the factors triggering reactions going on one direction or another)? If you have any constructive suggestions, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Request for help for a biological illustrator
Dear Colleagues: I am trying to help a colleague, Dino Pulerà, who is a scientific illustrator. He has illustrated a book and, unfortunately, many of his copyrighted images are posted on a website – as I understand the situation - without his permission. Here's a link to the site with the posted images: https://www.studyblue.com/notes/note/n/lab-3-shark-nervous-system/deck/14338345 Dino has already contacted a lawyer for assistance. He sent a cease and desist letter a couple of times to the company, Study Blue, but the memos were ignored. The lawyer said that if Dino wants to pursue this further he would have to contact an attorney in California or Wisconsin because that's where this company operates. Has anyone had similar experiences? If so, how did you stop the unauthorized use of your work and / or receive compensation? Can anyone recommend a lawyer for this case? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If so, please contact Dino directly at d_pul...@hotmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] O2 levels
Dear Paleonetters: A colleague sent me a paleoclimatology query recently, as follows: "All the fuss over 395 ppm or 398 ppm CO2, but not a word about what happens to O2 and its increase or decline. If late K O2 was 30-34%, where did it all go and is anyone looking at O2 over the last 10 MY for example ad obviously if O2 drops to 15-18% what happens. Just wondering." Any illumination welcomed directly to blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Help identifying papaya mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae),
Help identifying papaya mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae),Dear Colleagues: A colleague is looking for experts able to confirm (or reject) an identification of papaya mealybugs, *Paracoccus marginatus* Williams and Granara de Willink (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), from Pakistan. If you are (know of) someone, could you email me so that I may forward the information to this colleague? My email is blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Workshops in radiometric dating anywhere?
Workshops in radiometric dating anywhere? Dear Colleagues: Decades ago, I looked for workshops on radiometric testing with hands on experience exist. I got nowhere? Given the current political environment (and old in many US classrooms), could I get recommendations of *excellent* workshops you may have attended anywhere on Earth on radiometric dating? If you have constructive recommendations, please send them my way: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Who coined the phrase Dyar's Rule/Law?
Dear Colleagues: Who coined the phrase Dyar's Rule/Law? Background follows. In *The number of molts of lepidopterous larvae*, Dyar (1890) proposed a simple relationship, in mathematics known as a geometric progression, between the linear dimensions of hardened, or sclerotized, structures in moth and butterfly larvae as they grow by molting during their discontinuous development. This constant rate of size increase model, which has become known as Dyar’s Rule or Dyar’s Law. But who coined the phrase Dyar's Rule/Law? Note, I have already communicated with two experts on Dyar. If you have a constructive suggestion, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Interface between ecology and psychology
Dear Ecolog-L: Yesterday, I met a psychology major with strong interest in ecology. The conversation made me wonder how strong of a research field is this. If any of you knows by heart and wishes to send me information, please do so directly at blayjo...@gmail.com I am just getting started with google and found this, https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Ecological_psychology Thanks for any personal experiences in this field. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for a great image (that could be used for a paper) of a dipterocarp from which resins are being removed
Dear Colleagues: I am looking for a great image (that could be used for a paper) of a dipterocarp (ideally *Shorea* and better if it is *Shorea robusta*) from which resins are being removed. Of course, will credit the photographer. If you have the copyright for such an image and want to send it my way, please do so at blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Need large (> 1,000 cases) educational (ideally in ecology) data set
Dear Colleagues: A former biology student of mine is now in a PhD program and is taking a statistical methods course. Unfortunately, the professor did not provide data sets, hence the student contacted her former professor (= me). The data set needed (ideally in EXCEL) must be/have: a. 1,000 (or more) cases (rows) large b. Have, at least, two ordinal variables, 2 nominal variables, and 2 ratio variables (if not ratios, then regular counts or measurements that can be changed into ratios). c. Be on some sort of educational topic (ideally, but not necessarily, in ecology). I have large data sets but not educational. If anyone can help or direct me to places where such data are available for grab, please email me off the list to blayjo...@gmail.com In gratefulness (and as the student likes to farewell me, *pax*) :) Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] 4th International Entomological Congress Ithaca, NY, USA 1928
4th International Entomological Congress Ithaca, NY, USA 1928 Dear Colleagues: Does anyone know of a key for the identification of fellow entomologists in the images of the 4th International Entomological Congress Ithaca, NY, USA 1928? If you have a key (or are interested in seeing the image) could you email me? blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Recommendations for Caribbean nudibranch key and/or listservers
Recommendations for Caribbean nudibranch key and/or listservers Dear Colleagues: Could you recommend: 1. an excellent, easy to use and gloriously illustrated key to Caribbean nudibranchs? 2. lisservers of helpful folks who like Caribbean nudibranchs? If you have any constructive suggestion, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Free PhotoShop alternatives - any recommendations for scientific applications
Free PhotoShop alternatives - any recommendations for scientific applications Dear Colleagues: I am looking for free alternatives for Photoshop. The following link http://beebom.com/best-free-photoshop-alternatives/ lists 12. Any of you have experience with any one (or more) of those for scientific applications and is willing to recommend (positively or negatively, so as to avoid) any one or more of them? If you have something constructive to comment, please send me an email to blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for recommendations for botanical gardens in the southern hemisphere in biodiversity hot spots regions
Dear Colleagues: As part of my research, I would like to visit botanical gardens/arboreta in three (yet undetermined) countries located in the southern hemisphere. Ideally, the gardens/arboreta: 1. Located in the southern hemisphere. 2. Are old (say, at least 30 years) and have a high (identified via labels) biodiversity (ideally worldwide but emphasizing the region in which they are located). 3. Somehow associated with a university. 4. Have a very strong outreach/education mission. 5. Relatively easy to collect (in terms of bureaucratic paperwork). Although I am well-familiarized with worldwide botanical gardens database, I would prefer to receive recommendations (positive and negative) of likely institutions that may fit my desiderata. If you have constructive suggestions, please email me off the list: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for recommendations of possible reviewer for a paper on Caribbean dolphins
Dear Colleagues: I received a paper on Caribbean dolphins for my peer-reviewed journal. This subject matter is far from my current personal research interests, hence I do not know have personal knowledge of colleagues who could serve as reviewers. If you are interested or would like to recommend colleagues (based on expertise, careful, constructive and expeditious review, etc.), could you contact me off the group? My email is blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potentially duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Recommendations on research dissecting photomicroscopes
Recommendations on research dissecting photomicroscopes Dear Colleagues: I am trying to help a colleague get started imaging fairly small (5mm - 0.1 mm) specimens. This colleague is considering purchasing a decent research-quality, dissecting photomicroscope (ocular 10x or 15x; objectives at least 4x, 10X, 40X, and 1-2 with greater magnification), parfocal, with stacking capabilities, etc.. I already provided my suggestions but I am sure that the valuable experience of other colleagues will be appreciated. If you have any constructive recommendations (including make, model, cost) of equipment that have worked for you, please consider sending me a message of the listeserver to this email: blayjo...@gmail.com With apologies for potentially duplicate emails, gratefully, Jorge -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Textbook recommendation - emphasis in biodiversity, non-science majors
Textbook recommendation - emphasis in biodiversity, non-science majors
Dear Colleagues:
Every year I teach a ("lecture" only, no labs) biodiversity course for
non-science majors and, embarrassingly (for me), generally for most
students it is a disaster in terms of learning, as reflected in exam
scores, etc.
Do any of you know of a biodiversity textbook, say 15-20 chapters long,
written for non-science majors. Little by little, my own worksheets with
illustrations are becoming the textbook but until then, I rather have
students buy a used but decent textbook at their level. An example of what
I mean is the simple language in "Animals without Backbones".
Is there something like this for all biodiversity? If you have constructive
suggestions, please send them directly to me:
blayjo...@gmail.com
Apologies for potentially duplicate emails.
Sincerely,
Jorge
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[ECOLOG-L] Looking for images of 3 biologists
Looking for images of 3 biologists Dear Colleagues: I am looking for images of these biologists: G. Newport (early 19th century biologist) E. Babák (early 20th century biologist) H. Rathke (mid 19th century biologist) Thus far, I have not been successful finding images. If you know or have access to images of one (or more) of these gentlemen, please email me directly. blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Are page charges related to Impact Factor?
Are page charges related to Impact Factor? Dear Colleagues: I just finished listening to a great talk of recent scholarly publication trends and, as I reflect on the talk, I wonder if any of you know whether there is a relationship between the Thomson Reuters IF and page charges for scholarly journals. If any of you know, please send me an email to blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potentially duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Recommendation on software that can detect patterns of insect damage leaves
Dear Colleagues: Several of us are working on leaf damage on plants. In some case, we can readily detect a pattern. In other cases, however, the damage is so convoluted that we cannot detect such patterns. Could someone recommend software to detect patterns that could help us? If you have constructive recommendations, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] LEB 4(4) is available now
*LEB* 4(4) is available now *Life: The Excitement of Biology* 4(4) is available online. Please, feel free to check it out. Dear Colleagues: LEB 4(4) is available now. https://blaypublishers.com/2017/04/20/leb-44-2016/?iframe=true&theme_preview=true If you or a colleague of yours have a paper to contribute for *LEB* 5(1), please keep in mind that I would very much like to get caught up. Hence, I am trying to have a due date of mid May 2015. Please, spread the world about *LEB*. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Guide to bird pecking patterns on tree bark?
Hi: For years, I have noticed small subcircular (in profile) seemingly pecking marks on different trees. I have always assumed those marks are caused by bird, perhaps sapsuckers. Is there a guide to bird pecking patterns on tree bark? In the absence of a direct observation of the feathery culprit, it would be nice to narrow the identification. If you have constructive suggestions, please email me directly at blayajo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] great talk for anyone denying facts of history or talking about so-called "alternative universes"
https://www.ted.com/…/deborah_lipstadt_behind_the_lies_of_h… <https://www.ted.com/talks/deborah_lipstadt_behind_the_lies_of_holocaust_denial?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button__2017-05-05> This is a great talk for anyone denying facts of history or talking about so-called "alternative universes" , "alternative truths", "alternative facts", etc. Enough said! -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for a searchable digital copy of of Brown Coal with special reference ... by H. Herman (1934)
Dear Colleagues: Does any of you have (or know of) a *searchable digital copy* of *Brown Coal with special reference to the State of Victoria, Commonwealth of Australia* by H. Herman (1934). If any of you know, or have something else constructive to comment, please email me separately, blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for trustworthy publishers for a brief consultation
Looking for trustworthy publishers for a brief consultation Dear Colleagues: I am working on a rather large (potentially multi-volume) project and would like to be connected with a few trustworthy publishers for a brief consultation. If you have any specific names and contact information, could you send it to me directly? blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Requesting five papers published in Rivista Aracnologica Italiana between 2015-2016
Dear Colleagues: Any of you have any one or more (ideally all) of the following papers? Lourenço WR (2015) A new contribution to the knowledge of Cretaceous Burmese amber scorpions with the description of two new species of Betaburmesebuthus Lourenço, 2015 (Scorpiones: Archaeobuthidae: Palaeoburmesebuthinae). Arachnida – 1(3): 27–36. Lourenço WR (2015) An unusual new species of Chaerilobuthus Lourenço & Beigel, 2011 (Scorpiones: Chaerilobuthidae) from the Cretaceous amber of Myanmar (Burma). Arachnida – Rivista Aracnologica Italiana 5: 44–48. Lourenço WR, Velten J (2015) Another new species of Chaerilobuthus Lourenço & Beigel, 2011 (Scorpiones: Chaerilobuthidae) from the Cretaceous amber of Myanmar (Burma). Arachnida – Rivista Aracnologica Italiana 5: 2–8. Lourenço, W.R. & J. Velten. 2016. A new genus and species of fossil scorpion from Burmese Cretaceous amber (Scorpiones: Buthoidea: Buthidae). Arachnida – Rivista Aracnologica Italiana. 10: 2–9. [Archaeoananteroides maderai] Lourenço, W.R. & J. Velten. 2016. A sixth new species of Cretaceous Burmese amber scorpion of the genus Betaburmesebuthus Lourenço, 2015 (Scorpiones: Palaeoburmesebuthidae). Arachnida – Rivista Aracnologica Italiana 10: 10–17 If you do (or have constructive suggestions, by the way, I think I have tried everything I know), please send those directly to me, not to the list. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] PCR eppie tubes (ca. 0.5 mL) as genitalia (or other small body parts) vials
Dear Colleagues: I am considering using the little PCR eppie tubes (ca. 0.5 mL) as genitalia (or other small body parts) vials. If you have experience or thoughts on the matter, could you send me an e-mail off the group? blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Methane a role in ozone layer destruction?
Dear Colleagues: Yesterday, a student in one of my courses asked me about the role, if any, methane gas in the destruction of the ozone layer. I gave the CFCs explanation and promised to look for additional information on methane. This site, http://www.theozonehole.com/ozonedestruction.htm (cced) seems to suggest that radicals from methane form in the stratosphere have a role, "Methane (CH4), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), nitrous oxide (N2O) and water are injected into the stratosphere through towering tropical cumulus clouds. These compounds are broken down by the ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere. Byproducts of the breakdown of these chemicals form “radicals”—such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and chlorine monoxide (ClO)—that play an active role in ozone destruction. " Later on, the same site seems to attribute another role for methane: "Due to this catalytic cycle, one atom of Cl can destroy thousands of ozone molecules before it is passivated through reaction with NO2, methane or other substances." Could anyone provide illumination (e.g. are the statements about methane supported scientifically? If "yes", what is its relative contibution of methane compared to CFCs) or some constructive feedback directly to me? blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] A little blurb on a Java Seawreck, link inside, enjoy
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[ECOLOG-L] Readability Calculators - essays on science
Dear Colleagues: Someone else and I are garnering essays on science and we are trying to calculate their readability , http://www.readabilityformulas.com/free-readability-calculators.php I am wondering if any of you may have recommendations, based on personal experience, on the use of these tools. Ideally, I would like a free tool to which I can feed an essay, of any length, and out comes results pertaining to its readability. If you have a constructive remark, please send it directly to me blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for colleagues willing to identify (from photos) 1 species of cerambycid, several fungi, 1 lichen, and 1 tree damage
Dear Colleagues: Earlier this month, I took images of 1. one species of cerambycid 2. several species of fungi 3. one species lichen, and 4. several images of tree damage in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. If you think you can identify (ideally to species) some of the organisms (or know who could), please send an email off the list to blayjo...@gmail.com No specimens of the above where collected. Will acknowledge in publication. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Trying to find out point of contact of an old German publisher
Trying to find out point of contact of an old German publisher Dear Colleagues: I am trying to locate archival material, if any is available, pertaining to a 1921 book chapter that forms part of *Handbuch der vergleichenden* *Physiologie*. 1 Band. 2. Hälfte published by Verlag von Gustav Fischer. Jena, Germany. Does anyone know who may hold archival material for Verlag von Gustav Fischer? If anyone has constructive ideas, please email me: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Another old publisher
Dear Colleagues: Any of you knows where is archival material for Jan Laichter, Laichterův House, and/or Association of Booksellers and Publishers Czechoslovakia? "Jan Laichter (Dobruška December 28, 1858 - October 31, 1946) was a significant Czech publisher and bookseller.Publishing, Jan Laichter is known mainly by issuing philosophical, sociological, economic and legal literature. He was a longtime chairman of the Association of Booksellers and Publishers Czechoslovakia. His publishing house (Laichterův House) is an exceptional work of architect Jana Kotěry." http://www.legie.info/autor/7210-jan-j-laichter My web searches seem to loose track of emails. If any of you know, please send me an email directly at: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] "Wildlife"
"Wildlife" Dear Colleagues: Can someone tell me since when (in the USA) the term "wildlife" essentially came to mean, mostly large mammals and birds (and with good luck a few other vertebrates)? Why? Is the definition of "wildlife" changing? Why? Regardless of time, is that mammalocentric definition used in other countries? If "yes", since when? If you have a constructive reply, please email me to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Reliable source to find authors of varieties of conifers?
Hi: While I can easily find the author of some species of conifers, when it comes to the authors of varieties some conifer species, I am having difficulties. Is there a reliable source to find authors of varieties of conifers? If you know, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Papilionidae of the world
Papilionidae of the world Dear Colleagues: A friend of mine sent me this message: "I'm immersing myself in learning as much as I can about Papilionidae and was hoping you could direct me to a textbook or other material that would be most informative." I already replied briefly and would also like to would like to compile a solid list of references for this person. If you have something constructive to contribute, please kindly send it directly to me, blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge P.S. Apologies for possible duplicate email. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Software to align images
Software to align images Dear Colleagues: I am trying to overlap images using their areas of similarities (some are shorter than others owing to different preservation). Other than eyeball, can someone suggest easy-to-learn and use software that can do that? If you have constructive suggestions, please e-mail be directly to: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Rankings of world botanical gardens through time
Dear Colleagues: Is there a history of botanical gardens with rankings of the top, say 25, botanical gardens through time (ideally, yearly)? If you choose to reply, please, send me an email directly to blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Whereabouts of plant exudates exhibited at world fairs
Dear Colleagues: Where are the none-living materials associated to the world fairs likely deposited. For instance, I know that some (all?) plant exudates (e.g., guns, resins, phenolics, etc.) exhibited at the St. Louis and the Chicago Fair are deposited at the Field Museum. But what is the whereabouts of the other exudates, if any was part of other fairs worldwide? Please, direct any constructive replies to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Intro Biology textbooks in USA, especially eastern USA (1920's-early 1960's)?
Dear Colleagues: Is there an easy way to know what were the most used Intro. Biology college textbooks used in the USA? Can that answer be narrowed by time and/or geographical areas? If you have a constructive response, please feel free to email them to me at blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for a 1900 paper that have failed to get via ILL
Looking for a 1900 paper that have failed to get via ILL Dear Colleagues: I need this paper and have not been able to get it via interlibrary loan. Babak, E. 1900. Recherches experimentales de respirometrie et calorimetrie chez les animaux vernis. Bulletin International de l Academie des Sciences de Boheme. volume number? (issue number?):1-18 Will appreciate a free pdf of it sent to blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely, Jorge P.S. Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] computer software to detect writing style differences
Dear Colleagues: I am looking for computer software to which one can feed different sections of one manuscript to see if it can detect differences in style between sections. Please, feel free to post this to listservers of librarians or scholars in text analyses. I am not talking about TurnitiIn and other plagiarism detection software. If you have something constructive to contribute, please feel free to send me an email to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] ss C13 NMR facilities in the USA
ss C13 NMR facilities in the USA Dear Colleagues: I need recommendations of research units in the USA that do solid state carbon 13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. If you have personal experiences or have heard of credible experiences, could you email me directly? Thanks. My email is: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Frequency (in nature, out of the lab) of conjugation, transformation, and transduction
Dear Colleagues: >From time to time, I search on the web for information on the frequency in nature (as contrasted to that in labs) of sexual reproduction in prokaryotes, such as conjugation, transformation, and transduction. If any of you know, could you send me an email off the list? blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Recycling rates correlates
Dear Ecolog-L: Do you know of studies that correlate recycling rates with, say, economics, education, type of government, geography, race, etc.? If you wish to direct me to papers in this subject, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Short-term grants for women undergraduates doing research?
Dear Colleagues: A young lady undergraduate honors student is doing research with me on an scholar of importance in environmental science. She is looking for short-term funding opportunities that may cover her expenses to visit units (located in eastern USA) housing archival materials (we have checked the units and, thus far, come empty handed re. funding). If you know of any such opportunities, please send me an email off the list to blayjo...@gmal.com Thanks. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Oldest botanical gardens in the USA
Dear Colleagues: I am trying to reach as many of the oldest botanical gardens in the USA and inquire for archival material on some deceased botanist. Any suggestions will be welcomed. If you have a constructive reply, please email it directly to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Botanical patronymics - easy way to get them available?
Dear Colleagues: Is there a web-based (ideally, easy to use), searchable reference one can use to find plants named after people (= botanical patronymics)? Background: I am trying to find whether there are plants families, genera, or species named after 25 or so people who, as far as I can tell, where *not* plant taxonomists or botanists. In my experience, that type of information is usually collected in obituaries, particularly if the deceased person was a taxonomist him/herself. And, how can one know rapidly whether that the patronymic was given for the person of interest? Imagine, what to do if the deceased person has a common last name (e.g. in the USA, Smith)? Is there a source that says, such and such taxon (name) was erected to honor such and such person? Any constructive feedback, sent directly to my email, blayjo...@gmail.com , is welcomed. With gratefulness (and apologies for any cross-posting) Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Elgin Botanical Garden, located in New York City
Dear Colleagues: I just became aware that the first botanical garden in the USA was the Elgin, located in NYC. https://www.6sqft.com/nyc-had-the-countrys-first-botanic- garden-and-it-was-founded-by-alexander-hamiltons-doctor/ Do you know where did the archives of that botanical garden go? If you know or have some constructive suggestions, please email me directly, blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge -- Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Old botanical gardens, link inside
Dear Colleagues: Recently, I posted a request for old botanical gardens. Abby Meyer emailed me with an update on the BGCI site produced by her: http://www.bgci.org/resources/history/ <https://webaccess.si.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=Db9CxL8J_C_iso6azR9yzAu5O57NRTw7oHHbCowwSlg6RIa9iPHUCA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.bgci.org%2fresources%2fhistory%2f> <https://webaccess.si.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=Db9CxL8J_C_iso6azR9yzAu5O57NRTw7oHHbCowwSlg6RIa9iPHUCA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.bgci.org%2fresources%2fhistory%2f> Cheers, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Photos (ideally in color) of Edward (Ned) Byrne [ or Edward M. Byrnes] and chrysanthemum/amaryllis shows in DC
Dear Colleagues: I am looking for photos (ideally in color) of Edward (Ned) Byrne [or Edward M. Byrnes, these two may be the same person, I am not 100% sure] and chrysanthemum/amaryllis shows in Washington District of Columbia, USA, ca. 1901-1924. If any of you knows of such images, could you email me directly? blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Communications between scientists in Europe, say between 1900-1920, and the effects of war (e.g., WWI) on those scientific communications
Dear Colleagues: Do you know from the top of your head of scholarly works dealing with communications between scientists in Europe, say between 1900-1920, and the effects of war (e.g., WWI) on those scientific communications? Was made aware of a classic for this topic but it's period of coverage begins in 1930. If you know, please email me at blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] recycling
Dear Colleagues: I am looking for data-based papers explaining (ideally worldwide, but if not, at least in the USA), the proportion of materials intended to be recycled that are actually recycled (vs. actually not-recycled. If you know, please feel free to email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Basic statistics textbooks
Basic statistics textbooks Dear Colleagues: A colleague of mine send me a request (copied in part below) for an introductory statistics book (in English). "Would you be able to refer me to a basic (not too complicated) textbook on biological statistics?I have been reviewing my ... data and have found something interesting which I think should be tested It has been almost fifty years since I had a statistics course..." If you have any recommendations, please feel free to send me an email and I will add it to mine. With apologies for potentially duplicate email. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Collected papers of August Krogh (animal physiologist, late 19th century, first half 20th century)? Patterns of citation.
Collected papers of August Krogh (animal physiologist, late 19th century, first half 20th century)? Patterns of citation. Dear Colleagues: Does anyone know of a published compilation of collected papers by the famous Danish physiologist August Krogh (animal physiologist, late 19th century, first half 20th century)? A second question is whether anyone knows of citation patterns by colleagues in the same field/time as Krogh? In other words, who they would choose to cite? Who would they not mention? If mentioned, is it positive, neutral, or negative? If not, any paper addressing those issues would be appreciated. Of course, as author and editor, for years I have sensed some obvious patterns but have never quantified them. I am aware wars can disrupt some of these patterns. If you have constructive suggestions on either matter, could you send me an email off the list? Thanks and apologies for potential duplicate emails. blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] 1912 issues of Pflügers Archive (these days known a s European Journal of Physiology)
1912 issues of Pflügers Archive (these days known as European Journal of Physiology) Dear Colleagues: I am interested in knowing the exact day of mailing into foreign libraries of the 1912 issues of *Pflügers Archive*. If it is not possible to provide an exact day, a approximation (e.g., month year) would be better than what we have now: no data. Background: Another colleague and I are completing a review paper and wish to make a historical digression to discuss what knowledge was already available on detailed aspects of respiratory physiology of interest to us at that point in time. This detail, time of arrival of the journal into the libraries is part of the story. Gratefully, Jorge Santiago-Blay Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Colorizing B&W images, automatically
Colorizing B&W images, automatically Dear Colleagues: I wish to have a few B&W images colorized. In checking the web. I have noticed that there are many programs to do that. However, I am looking for a program that can recreate the exact colors of the original, as it would have been a color image. In other words, thus far, unless one knows that leaves are green, it seems to me that the choices of color are arbitrary. If you happen to know if a program to automatically colorize B&W images, please let me know. blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Since when the practice of adding a references section in biological papers became well-established
Since when the practice of adding a references section in biological papers became well-established Dear Colleagues: Another colleague and I are completing a physiological paper and we are including a historical section. In the few really old papers (> 100 years) we have examined some of the papers totally lack a References (or call it as you wish) section. Was this common? At times I wonder if References were printed elsewhere like plates in some journals. Any constructive response is appreciated. Please send it to blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for possible duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Recycling in any place that alleges recycles (e.g. colleges, universities, high schools, etc.)
Recycling in any place that alleges recycles (e.g. colleges, universities, high schools, etc.) Dear Colleagues: A few weeks ago, I posted a request for cases of (alleged) recycling in colleges and universities where the recyclables are actually *not* recycled (e.g., turned in with the regular trash and/or incinerated). Now, having received an indication of a high school that "recycles" and the recyclables are turned in with the regular trash, I would like to expand this request to include any place on Earth that alleges recycles (e.g. colleges, universities, high schools, etc.) and does not. Please, email me at blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. In gratefulness, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] A new one for me on the editorial side
A new one for me on the editorial side Dear Colleagues: Some 3-5 years ago, someone else and I submitted a paper that was accepted. I saw the version I assumed was sent to the editor and that was the end of the story. As far as I know from the first author, the paper was published without proofs. The only surprise to the first author and to me was the the second author (= me) was deleted. To me, the obvious solution would have been to contact the editor and request (maybe demand?) an erratum published on the next issue. I requested that to the first author but it was not done. I let it go. Now, the matter has resurfaced (some 3-5 years later) as the first author is submitting a paper to my journal and he is including that paper in the Lit. Cited with my name, as submitted (but not published). My first idea is to, as editor of my journal, tell the editor of the other journal to print the erratum (albeit late but better than never) and add a comment to the entry on the line of the paper indicating the author such and such (= me) was inadvertently omitted from the byline of the paper when originally published. But how if the editor of the other refuses to print the erratum? If you have any thought, please email them to me at blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Experience dealing with agents of authors of science books?
Experience dealing with agents of authors of science books? Dear Colleagues: A student working with me has encountered a potential hurdle. In trying to contact the author of an autobiography of an important person in the sciences, we have been directed to the literary agent of the author of the book. If you have personal experiences dealing with literary agents (I do not need to know names, just the experiences), would you mind sharing them with me? My email is blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Receiving papers for Life: The Excitement of Biology https://blaypublishers.com . Most recent issue available (see Previous issues).
Receiving papers for Life: The Excitement of Biology https://blaypublishers.com . Most recent issue available (see Previous issues). Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Insects declining worldwide?
Insects declining worldwide? Dear Colleagues: Someone just made me aware of this article: Stark decline in German insect population points to potential ecological disaster - The Atlantic https://apple.news/AfphbfQ_KR1atZGRWjii19g Some 1-2 years ago, a similar paper reporting big declines in insects commanded a lot of media. Question: Has anyone else analyzed data on this assertion worldwide? If "yes", what is the consensus? If you have a constructive comment, please direct it to: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Trying to help a graduate student friend of mine in Puerto Rico
Trying to help a graduate student friend of mine in Puerto Rico Dear Colleagues: I am trying to help a friend of mine in PR. This friend is a graduate student at one of the universities in Puerto Rico, a nation recently affected by Hurricane Maria. Do know of emergency funds or fellowships for graduate students impacted by natural disasters such as Maria that can be received by a student? The fellowship this student has in Puerto Rico is non-transferable, so this person would have to find funding. The funds would be used to transfer to another school. FEMA does not offer assistance to students who have had their education disrupted. If you have any constructive comment, could you sent it directly to me? blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Recommended listservers all things teaching in college
Dear Colleagues: I am looking for listservers that emphasize all things teaching in college. If you have good personal experiences with helpful listservers in this subject, could you let me know ho to access them? Likewise, info on listservers to avoid (if any) will be appreciated. Right now, I am wondering whether video cameras are allowed in classrooms (e.g., to document student behavior while taking an exam)? That would diminish s/he vs. s/he says arguments. This is akin to sports instant replay videos to document potential cheating. If you have a constructive listserver suggestions, please email me directly. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Request recommendations for 400-level ecology textbooks that emphasize principles and methods
Dear Colleagues: I am looking for recommendations, based on personal experience, on 400-level ecology textbooks (in English) that emphasize principles and methods. If you wish to suggest one or more, please email me directly : blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Request feedback for a great student
Dear Colleagues: One of the students taking my *Environmental Sciences* course posed the following question to me: "I desire a career studying the interdisciplinary (natural and/or social) causes and effects on ecosystems. For instance, I was very impressed by a video I saw recently depicting the environmental changes caused by the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone. Currently, I am looking for internships hoping that one of them will lead into gainful employment. What types of internship should I be looking for?" While I have some obvious answers, I would like to convey this student your collective feedback. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for Czech journals: Biologické listy and P riroda ?
Hi: For over a month, folks from Intelibrary Loan have been looking for the Czech journals Biologické listy and Priroda. There are ca 15-20 old papers I need and wonder if any of you may have access to them through your library holdings. If you find something, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] New issue of LEB 5(2) available. https://wordpress.com/view/blaypublishers.com Cheers, Jorge
New issue of LEB 5(2) available. https://wordpress.com/view/blaypublishers.com Cheers, Jorge
[ECOLOG-L] Request for reviewers on ecology/evolution of human homosexuality
Dear Colleagues: I have received a short (ca. 1500 words) paper on ecology/evolution of human homosexuality. As to my knowledge no member of the board of editors of my journal has research expertise in this subject, I am looking for colleagues who may be able (and want) to help. Although I have already contacted three experts, I am looking to expand the pool of potential reviewers. If you wish to help or have a suggestion, please feel free to send me a reply to blayjo...@gmail.com Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Most recent issues of Life: The Excitement of Biology available. Link inside
Most recent issues of Life: The Excitement of Biology available. https://blaypublishers.com Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Jet or, in Spanish, azabache
Jet or, in Spanish, azabache Dear Colleagues: I am trying to help a college in finding scientific papers (not only anecdotes) on the (alleged) benefits of jet (in Spanish) azabache for humans. Although someone else and I have researched jet, we did not discuss (and it did not occur to me) that jet could have medicinal value. Be as it may, if any of you know of papers the address the question scientifically, please let me know (or send the pdf, if handy). blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Tax id when receiving packages with specimens for scientific study internationally?
Tax id when receiving packages with specimens for scientific study internationally? Dear Colleagues: This one is new to me. Someone from Venezuela hopes to send a small sample of geological specimens via a fast courier. The person says the courier company needs a tax id number and that such request is standard protocol by the courier companies. This one is new to me in over 30 years connected with museums. If you have any constructive feedback, please send it directly to me: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for possible duplicate emails. Sincerely, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Request recommendations on taxonomists of "fish lice", trematodes, leeches, and nematodes
Request recommendations on taxonomists of "fish lice", trematodes, leeches, and nematodes Dear Colleagues: I am collaborating with two colleagues on a project pertaining to external fish parasites from southeastern USA. We are looking for recommendations of experienced, competent, and easy going colleagues with *taxonimic* expertise on trematodes, "fish lice", leeches, and/or nematodes.Any strong recommendation would be welcomed (as well as an indication of who to avoid, since both considerations are important). If you have constructive feedback, please, email it to me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for any duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Looking for reviewers for a historic epidemiological paper on the 1918 "Spanish" flu
Hello: Recently, I received a paper on the epidemiology of the 1918 "Spanish" flu for publication in *LEB*, a peer-reviewed scientific journal for which I serve as editor. Besides the potential reviewers the author suggested, I wish to know if I may have recommendations (names and emails) of a few colleagues to whom I may send this paper. I have already checked the web but do not know any of the colleagues in that field. If anyone has constructive suggestions, please email me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Apologies for potential duplicate emails. Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
[ECOLOG-L] Timing of decline of herbals and rise of botany
Dear Colleagues: I have come across the case of Hoghelande (1546/58-1614), an early botanist who is alleged to have taken a “crucial part in the establishment–more particularly the institutionalization–of botany as a respectable field of study within the medical faculty of Leiden.” Is this timing approximately coincidental with the decline of herbals as a source of reliable information re. medicinal botany? If true, does anyone know exact what Hoghelande did to deserve such credit? If you have a constructive reply, please contact me directly: blayjo...@gmail.com Gratefully, Jorge Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD blaypublishers.com 1. Positive experiences for authors of papers published in *LEB* http://blaypublishers.com/testimonials/ 2. Free examples of papers published in *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/category/previous-issues/. 3. *Guidelines for Authors* and page charges of *LEB*: http://blaypublishers.com/archives/ *.* 4. Want to subscribe to *LEB*? http://blaypublishers.com/subscriptions/ http://blayjorge.wordpress.com/ http://paleobiology.si.edu/staff/individuals/santiagoblay.cfm
