Power equipment supplier evaluation under a q-rung orthopair fuzzy set based decision making model.

The quality performance of power equipment suppliers is directly related to the stable and safe operation of the grid. This study presents a decision-making model based on q-rung orthopair fuzzy sets (q-ROFS) to evaluate suppliers, focusing on quality as the key criterion. To assess the objectivity and comprehensiveness of the results, we provide an innovative information fusion method that integrates the four dimensions of supply risk, supplier quality capability, profit impact, and willingness into the decision-making process.

Effect of Parasitization on Diversity and Community Composition of Intestinal Bacteria in .

Parasitoids have the potential to alter the gut microbiota of their host insects post-parasitization, thereby influencing the host's physiological functions and creating a more favorable environment for the survival of the parasitoid's progeny. is a native enemy of the important invasive fall armyworm (FAW) pest, , in China, exhibiting significant pest control capabilities. To investigate the impact of on the gut bacteria of FAW caterpillars following parasitism, we used 16S rRNA sequencing technology to analyze the diversity and richness of gut bacteria in both long-term laboratory and short-term laboratory FAW caterpillars.

Involvement of Chemosensory Protein CrufCSP3 in Perception of the Host Location in a Parasitic Wasp .

Chemosensory proteins (CSPs) constitute a class of olfactory proteins localized in insect sensory organs that serve a crucial function in decoding external chemical stimuli. This study aims to elucidate the involvement of CrufCSP3 in olfactory perception within the context of , an indigenous endoparasitoid targeting the invasive pest . Through fluorescence-competitive binding assays and site-directed mutagenesis, we pinpointed four amino acids as pivotal residues involved in the interaction between CrufCSP3 and five host-related compounds.

Comparative studies of ovipositional preference, larval feeding selectivity, and nutritional indices of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on 6 crops.

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), is a significant invasive pest identified as a serious threat to global agricultural production and food security.

Fall Armyworm Gut Bacterial Diversity Associated with Different Developmental Stages, Environmental Habitats, and Diets.

The fall armyworm, (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a major invasive pest that seriously threatens world agricultural production and food security. Microorganisms play a crucial role in the growth and development of insects. However, the diversity and dynamics of gut microbes with different developmental stages, environmental habitats, and diets in remain unclear.

Melanin synthesis genes BgTH and BgDdc affect body color and cuticle permeability in Blattella germanica.

Melanin is involved in cuticle pigmentation and sclerotization of insects, which is critical for maintaining structural integrity and functional completeness of insect cuticle. The 2 key enzymes of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and dopa decarboxylase (DDC) predicted in melanin biosynthesis are usually conserved in insects. However, it is unclear whether their function is related to epidermal permeability.

Improvement of (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Fitness on Chinese Kale upon Simultaneous Herbivory by (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae).

and the diamondback moth (DBM), , are two major cosmopolitan pests that often occur together and cause severe economic losses to cruciferous crops. However, little is known about how they interact with each other. To determine the effects of defense responses induced by the two pests on the biology and population dynamics of the herbivores, we studied the performance and fitness of and DBM when they damaged Chinese kale simultaneously and in different orders.

Effects of periodically repeated high-temperature exposure on the immediate and subsequent fitness of different developmental stages of Propylaea japonica.

Background: Repeated extreme high temperature occurs frequently in summer. Propylaea japonica is a predominant predator in South-East Asia and has been considered as a successful natural enemy to control aphids. However, how repeated extreme high temperature affects the fitness of P.

A new pest management strategy: transforming a non-host plant into a dead-end trap crop for the diamondback moth Plutella xylostella L.

Background: The use of trap crops can reduce the egg production of female Plutella xylostella in cruciferous vegetables and is an effective method for controlling this pest. To date, most of the trap plants that have been studied are cruciferous plants containing high concentrations of glucosinolates, which are more attractive to P. xylostella female adults.

[Drug Knowledge of Middle School Students in HIV-prone Areas of Liangshan].

Objective: To investigate drug knowledge of middle school students in HIV prone areas in Liangshan of Sichuan Province.

Methods: Students were randomly selected from the middle schools located in the HIV prone areas in Liangshan. A questionnaire survey was conducted.

[Smoking in Middle School Students in Priority Areas for HIV Control in Liangshan].

Objective: To determine the prevalence and determinants of smoking in middle school students in priority areas for HIV control in Liangshan of Sichuan Province.

Methods: Students were randomly selected in all of the schools located in the priority areas for HIV control in Liangshan. A questionnaire survey was conducted,collecting data in relation to socio-demographic characteristics of the participants,their smoking behavior,drug abuse in family members,and HIV infections in family members.

The Potential Coordination of the Heat-Shock Proteins and Antioxidant Enzyme Genes of in Response to Thermal Stress.

is one of the most important aphid natural enemies and has been successfully used to control and other aphid species. High temperature in summer is one of the key barriers for the application of in the field and greenhouse. In this work, we investigated the biological performance of and the response of heat-shock proteins and antioxidant enzymes under high temperature.