Occurrence patterns of alien freshwater turtles in a large urban pond ‘Archipelago’ (Rome,Italy): Suggesting hypotheses on root causes

The patterns of the occurrence and distribution of alien freshwater turtle species in an urban pond archipelago (Rome, Italy) were analysed, with the aim of exploring the role of a set of factors (type of ponds, landscape context, size area, distance from the nearest road) with a generalized linear model approach. A total of 311 ponds subdivided in three types (fountains, small basins, lakes) embedded in different landscape contexts (public parks, private parks, urban areas) at differing distances from the nearest road were sampled. Six non‐native freshwater turtle species in 31 sites were recorded (9.97%). Lakes exhibited the highest occurrence rates of alien freshwater turtles, compared to small basins and fountains. Freshwater turtle species in urbanized areas were only observed in parks (both public and private). In both the public and private parks, the lakes exhibited the highest percentage of occupied sites, with fountains being the lowest. A direct and significant relationship was observed between pond size and species richness. The distance from the nearest road did not appear to affect species richness. A first interpretation of the data from this study facilitated the postulation of two a posteriori hypotheses that should be tested, as follows: (i) the causal process of turtle release is random, and the rate of extinction (and recapture) is higher in smaller ponds, thus producing the observed pattern; and (ii) the turtle release is not random, and people actively select the ponds they consider more suitable for their pet animals. In this study, it appears the lakes were perceived by those who abandon their pets as the most ecologically suitable habitats among other pond types to accommodate the different species of turtles. Knowledge of people's attitudes in regard to releasing pet animals also might assist managers of public green spaces to develop strategies aimed to preserve local biodiversity, and to educate the public about the conservation issue represented by the alien species.     

不同止水帷幕插入深度下基坑降水对周边环境的影响预测分析

我国沿江沿海地区地下承压水分布特征及水文地质条件复杂,该地区基坑降水对周边环境的影响预测分析是技术难题。为研究不同止水帷幕插入深度下坑外地表沉降和坑外水位降深对坑内降水的响应特征,本文以常州地铁2号线某深基坑工程为例,采用有限元软件ABAQUS建立了基坑降水三维分析模型。结果表明:随着止水帷幕插入比的增大,基坑降水对周边环境的影响范围逐渐减小。定义止水帷幕插入承压含水层深度占其层厚的比值为插入比,当止水帷幕插入比小于1/2时,降水对坑外环境影响较大;当止水帷幕插入比大于3/4时,其止水效果与止水帷幕完全隔断承压含水层时接近,降水对坑外环境影响很小。研究成果为该地区地铁车站基坑止水帷幕优化设计提供良好的理论依据。     

Case statement: blueprint for fund raising success

The case statement is the primary document upon which an organization bases its appeal for financial and philosophical support. This author points out how a well-constructed case statement can impact on fund raising success.     

论经济新常态下水利水电工程建设管理之完善

在经济新常态背景下,从节约国家资源、降低成本、提高质量效率、保护生态环境、最大限度发挥水利水电工程作用出发,水利水电工程建设与管理工作也应适应新常态。水利水电事业的发展应告别过去传统粗放的高速增长模式,放稳速度,抓质量,重效益,求精细,保持科学合理的可持续稳定增长。对新常态下如何完善水利水电工程建设与管理展开了探讨,旨在解决当前水利水电工程建设与管理中存在的问题,促进水利水电事业的科学发展。     

P distribution in different sediment fraction of a constructed wetland

The aim of this work was to study the accumulation and fractionation of P in the inlet and outlet sediment of a constructed wetland for the wastewater treatment of a metallurgic plant in Argentina. It was important to predict whether P could be released into the water again by changing environmental conditions or retained over time. P-fractionation was performed using a sequential extraction method. Sediment cores were sliced at depths of: 0-3; 3-7 and 7-10 cm. Sediment showed high pH values and anoxic conditions. In the inlet area, P was principally bound to the carbonate fraction, whereas in the outlet area, it was mainly bound in the residual fraction. This behavior was justified by the effluent composition, which is rich in Ca2+ and Fe3+ and presents high values of pH and conductivity. These conditions favor CaCO3 and Fe(OOH)n precipitation and the subsequent sorption of P to their surface. The sediment active layer involved in the exchange reactions was the superficial one (0-3 cm). The wetland is highly efficient in P retention. P was retained by sediment in fractions that will not release it to the water while chemical and environmental conditions of the system are maintained.     

改进正交试验法在调速器参数优化中的应用

对粤电集团某水电站机组建立仿真模型,采用改进正交试验法对该电站调速器参数进行优化,并对优化后的调节系统进行了频率扰动仿真试验.结果表明:参数优化后的调节过程性能得到明显改善,且用改进正交试验法优化调速器参数是方便、快捷和可行的.     

充分发挥三峡船闸通过能力的途径

随着经济的发展,三峡船闸过坝运量急速增长。由于三峡大坝下游部分航道通航条件无法达到规划的一级航道标准,导致过坝船舶的组成、尺度与船闸难以匹配,船闸通过能力无法充分发挥,致使闸前偶有压船现象。有针对性、有计划地对尚未达到一级航道的河段进行治理,使过坝船舶的组成、尺度与三峡船闸的有效尺度相匹配,同时进行科学调度,是充分发挥三峡船闸通过能力的根本途径。