Genetic relatedness and space use in a behaviorally flexible species of marmot, the woodchuck (Marmota monax)

Solitary species show several patterns of space use and relatedness. Individuals may associate randomly or may live near female or male kin, often as a result of natal philopatry or dispersal patterns. Although usually described as solitary or asocial, woodchucks (Marmota monax) are behaviorally flexible marmots that exhibit greater sociality in some populations than others. I examined relationships between kinship, geographic distance, and home range overlap, as well as dispersal and philopatry, to determine the extent to which kin associated spatially. I used a combination of microsatellite DNA analysis, long-term behavioral observations, and radiotelemetry to test predictions that females, but not males, would associate with kin. Indeed, woodchucks lived closer and shared a greater proportion of their home range with more closely related animals. Overlap of females' and males' home ranges was positively correlated with kinship, and male–female dyads shared more area with closer kin. Most juveniles delayed dispersal beyond their first summer. Females often remained philopatric and settled near their natal range. Although males often dispersed as yearlings, some males also established territories within or immediately adjacent to their natal home ranges. A combination of factors can explain these spatial patterns, including high population density associated with the study site's location within a suburban environment, high dispersal costs, and abundant food. Thus, despite their asocial and solitary reputation, woodchucks displayed spatial patterns seen in other, more social species of ground-dwelling sciurids.     

现代能源生态系统建设:一种理论探讨

在现代社会发展中,能源资源开发和利用所产生的巨大极化效应使整个人类可持续发展面临越来越严重的挑战。论文应用工业生态学的观点对能源系统的建设进行重新认识,提出了“能源生态系统”的概念;阐述了能源生态系统的3个组成部分:内生系统,外生系统,共生系统;并探讨了其空间结构的类型划分和基本形态。论文建立的现代能源生态建设基本框架,为进一步开展此方面的理论探讨提供有益借鉴。     

工业-环境系统的非线性描述

利用自组织的理论与方法建立了一个描述工业－环境系统时间演化的非线性动力学模型。该模型刻画了产值,环保投资,改进生产技术以及环境容量的数量关系,模型简单易于应用。本文还应用所建立的模型研究了白银地区工业发展和环境问题。     

The journey to leave: Understanding the roles of perceived ease of movement,proactive personality,and person–organization fit in overqualified employees' job searching process

Despite intensive research on perceived overqualification, empirical evidence on overqualified employees' job search behavior remains relatively insufficient. Notably, no studies have explored the possible link between perceived overqualification and internal job searching behaviors. In the present study, we consider whether—and more importantly when—employees with high perception of overqualification search for internal and external job opportunities. Applying the ability–motivation–opportunity (AMO) framework, we propose and test a model that specifies how motivation and opportunity to move or stay activate differential effects in overqualifiers' job searching process. Results from two studies surveying employees in Taiwan (Study 1: N = 268; Study 2: N = 210) show that overqualifiers displayed greater intentions to leave the current job and, in turn, engaged in more external job search behaviors; this relation was strongest for those whose perceived ease of movement and proactive personality increased or person–organization (PO) fit decreased. Furthermore, overqualifiers displayed greater intentions to leave the current job and also increased their internal job search behaviors; this relation was strongest for those whose perceived ease of movement and PO fit increased. A series of supplemental analyses also lends support to our theorizing.     

对我国减灾战略的几点建议

本文从我国的灾害特点徊灾害防治中的困难的角度出发,参照灾害防治的经验教训,提出建立管理国家紧急事物的职能机构;设立防灾科研和教育基金;积极开展国际交流和协作;尽快成立灾害信息情报中心和进行必要的救灾物资储备。     

略论市场经济条件下职业安全卫生中介组织的作用及运作模式

分析了在市场经济条件下，由于政府转变职能，企业转换机制，安全管理面临的四个不相适应，解决办法就是大力发展按市场经济规律运作的职业安全卫生中介组织，并初步探讨了这种中介组织的基本功能、特征及运作方式     

试论环境监测站机构设置对监测工作的影响

本文根据我国环境监测系统的工作特点,评述了目前各级环境监测站机构设置的主要形式,剖析了不同的机构设置在促进工作开展、提高工作质量和效率等方面发挥的作用和存在的不足,提出了合理设置业务科室的前提和条件.     

装备维修质量管理组织结构设计模型

分析了装备维修质量管理组织结构设计的影响因素,并应用模糊数学的方法,综合集成各种信息,建立了结构设计的模型.最后,结合具体案例,阐述了该模型在装备维修质量管理组织结构设计中的应用方法.     

化工企业无组织排放废气的危害与防治

论述了化工企业无组织废气的来源、危害、处理方法和防治措施等。     

Microgeographic heterogeneity in spatial distribution and mtDNA variability of gray mouse lemurs (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Microcebus murinus</Emphasis>, Primates: Cheirogaleidae)

The objective of our study was to investigate the spatial distribution and genetic structure of a solitary primate at the microgeographical scale of adjacent local populations. We obtained spatial data and tissue samples for mtDNA analysis from 205 gray mouse lemurs (Microcebus murinus) captured along transects and within 3 grid systems within a 12.3 km² area in Kirindy Forest, western Madagascar. Our capture data revealed that, even though the forest was continuous, gray mouse lemurs were not evenly distributed, and that daily and maximum dispersal distances were significantly greater in males. The frequency distribution of 22 mtDNA D-loop haplotypes was highly skewed. Nine haplotypes were unique to males, indicating male-mediated gene flow from surrounding areas. The geographic distribution of haplotypes revealed that males were also more dispersed than females. Females with the same haplotype showed a tendency towards spatial aggregation, and the correlation between genetic and geographic distances was higher in females. In several areas of the forest, however, spatially clustered females were not of the same haplotype, and females were not always found in clusters. Hence, in contrast to suggestions from previous studies, matrilineal clustering is not the only way females are socially organized. In addition, our study revealed heterogeneity and patterns in population structure that were not evident at smaller spatial scales, some of which may be relevant for designing conservation strategies.Communicated by C. Nunn