To encode an important property of the “no broken circuit bases” of the Orlik-Solomon-Terao algebras, András Szenes has introduced a particular type of bases, the so called “diagonal basis”. We prove that this definition extends naturally to a large class of algebras, the so called χ-algebras. Our definitions make also use of an “iterative residue formula” based on the matroidal operation of co...

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FRoM the FIeld | 155 The purpose of this article is not to provide a critical analysis of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) or a robust platform for lessons learned. Rather, it offers a general introduction to the country and an overview of a stabilization and reconstruction operation with a different framework than many of the operations that the United States has ...

Objective. To evaluate the hypolipidemic activity and antiatherosclerotic effect of polysaccharide of Polygonatum sibiricum (PPGS), which is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine using the rhizome part of the whole herb. Materials and Methods. Thirty rabbits were divided into normal control group, model control group, and PPGS subgroups of 0.8, 1.6, and 3.2 mL/kg/day under random selection. In athe...

An updated revision of Eastern Palaearctic Dryinidae is presented. Six subfamilies, 17 genera and 160 species are treated. Descriptions, geographic distribution, known hosts, natural enemies and type material of each species are presented, together with illustrations of the main morphological characters and keys to the subfamilies, genera and species. Complete lists of references concerning the...

Histories of vertical crustal motions at convergent margins offer fundamental insights into the relationship between interplate slip and permanent deformation. Moreover, past abrupt motions are proxies for potential tsunamigenic earthquakes and benefit hazard assessment. Well-dated records are required to understand the relationship between past earthquakes and Holocene vertical deformation. He...

This paper provides a description of body part terminology used in Savosavo, a Papuan language of the Solomon Islands. The first part of the paper lists the known terms and discusses their meanings. This is followed by an analysis of their structural properties. Finally, the paper discusses partonomic relations in Savosavo and argues that it is difficult to structure the body part terminology h...

Lebinthus crickets from Indonesia and the Solomon Islands are analysed. Six new species are described: L. ambonensis n. sp., L. buruensis n. sp., L. cyclopus n. sp., L. greensladei n. sp., L. kolombara n. sp. and L. villemantae n. sp., and one is redescribed (L. truncatipennis Chopard, 1929). Descriptions focus on male and female genitalia and forewing venation. Data are provided for L. villema...