DOI: 10.3897/arphapreprints.e165615

Authors: Elena Delgado Rivera, Christos Arvanitidis

Abstract: LifeWatch ERIC’s Gender Equality Plan (2025–2027) sets out a clear roadmap for promoting gender equality and equity throughout the organization. As a continuation of the first plan published in 2022, this updated introduce more focused and ambitious measures. It reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a fair, inclusive, and respectful working environment for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, disability, or other personal characteristics.The plan is aligned with the European Commission's requirements for Horizon Europe and aims to make gender aspects an integral part of our internal policies, decision-making, human resources and research activities. Rather than introducing separate or additional measures or programs, the GEP aim to reinforce the LifeWatch ERIC Culture Principle by integrating new measures with existing policies, procedures and best practices that have an impact on equality and diversity in the organization. Ultimately, this plan goes beyond compliance and represents a broader commitment to organizational excellence, fairness, and responsibility, recognizing that true innovation can only occur when diversity is fully embraced and supported at all levels

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DOI: 10.3897/arphapreprints.e148125

Authors: Serena Rasconi, Laura Garzoli, Ana Gavrilović

Abstract: Abstracts of talks presented at ParAqua Conference held in Dubrovnik (Croatia), 16-17 April 2024

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DOI: 10.3897/arphapreprints.e144181

Authors: Manfred Asiedu, Gideon Twieku, Rhoda Lims

Abstract: We propose to explore an eco-friendly and sustainable approach to malaria control by employing fish as biological agents to reduce mosquito populations. Given the rising challenges of insecticide resistance and the environmental concerns associated with chemical interventions, this project investigates the effectiveness of fish species in consuming mosquito larvae, thereby lowering the prevalence of malaria vectors. Through a combination of laboratory experiments, ecological assessments and community engagement in malaria-endemic regions, the project will identify optimal fish species for this purpose, assess their impact on local ecosystems and gauge community perspectives on adopting fish-based malaria control methods. Key objectives include evaluating predation efficiency, determining ecological compatibility, quantifying the reduction in malaria transmission and fostering local involvement to enhance sustainability. This innovative approach has the potential to provide a scalable, environmentally conscious solution for malaria management, contributing to global public health efforts and advancing sustainable disease control strategies.

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DOI: 10.3897/arphapreprints.e132163

Authors: Marit Schnepf, Simone Prestes Dürrnagel, Giacomo Laghetto, Teresa Pastor, Carol Ritchie

Abstract: NaturaConnect is a Horizon Europe research project, which aims to work closely with key stakeholders to co-develop tools and build capacity that will assist European Union Member States to design a resilient, coherent, and well-connected network of protected and conserved areas – the Trans-European Nature Network (TEN-N). The project aims to elicit stakeholder visions and to tailor knowledge and tools, resulting from engagement and dissemination efforts across Europe and in six specific case study areas. This report provides an overview of the stakeholder engagement during the first half of the project, outlines the capacity building approach and briefly discusses the main communication activities. An overview of applied methods in the stakeholder analysis, results from the stakeholder mapping and an evaluation of the engagement activities conducted until end of 2023 are described. Capacity building is a crucial project component in developing knowledge, understanding, skills and competences for users of the NaturaConnect frameworks, data and tools. The capacity building evaluation of this report focuses on the NaturaConnect Learning Platform and the NaturaConnect Training Needs Assessment. This mid-term report assesses engagement activities conducted until date in order to address any identified bottlenecks. The capacity building part provides an overview of applied methods and tools for assessing training needs and describes key features of the NaturaConnect Learning Platform.

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DOI: 10.3897/arphapreprints.e113306

Authors: Karel Torres-Lozano, Milagros Cabrera-Soregui, Enrique Garcia-Candela, Victor Puicon-Niño de Guzman, Fernando Mesias-Valle

Abstract: Piaractus brachypomus is the most produced Amazonian fish in Peru; however, little is known about histological lesions that monogeneans produce in their gills. When examining 40 juveniles of P. brachypomus from two comercial fish farms, presence of Anacanthorus penilabiatus and Mymarothecium viatorum were found, with a total monogenean prevalence of 100%, with a mean intensity and mean abundance of 225.5 parasites/fish for both indices. At the level of the gill tissue, lesions identified were dilation and congestion of the central vein and hyperplasia of the secondary lamella with eosinophilic and lymphocytic infiltration. This is the first report of histopathological alterations caused by the infection of Anacanthorus penilabiatus and Mymarothecium viatorum in cultured groups of P. brachypomus in the Peruvian Amazon, and indicates the need to improve good practices and biosafety in the production of this fish to prevent or control the impact of these monogeneans.

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