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The Status of Molecular Analyses of Isolates of Acanthamoeba Maintained by International Culture Collections

Acanthamoeba is among the most ubiquitous protistan groups in nature. Knowledge of the biological diversity of Acanthamoeba comes in part from the use of strains maintained by the major microbial culture collections, ATCC and CCAP. Standard strains are vital to ensure the comparability of research. The diversity of standard strains of Acanthamoeba in the culture collections is reviewed, emphasizing the extent of genotypic studies based on DNA sequencing of the small subunit ribosomal RNA from the nucleus (18S rRNA gene; Rns) or the mitochondria (16S-like rRNA gene; rns). Over 170 different strains have been maintained at some time by culture centers. DNA sequence information is available for more than 70% of these strains. Determination of the genotypic classification of standard strains within the genus indicates that frequencies of types within culture collections only roughly mirror that from clinical or environmental studies, with significant differences in the frequency of some genotypes. Culture collections include the type of isolate from almost all named species of Acanthamoeba, allowing an evaluation of the validity of species designations. Multiple species are found to share the same Sequence Type, while multiple Sequence Types have been identified for different strains that share the same species name. Issues of sequence reliability and the possibility that a small number of standard strains have been mislabeled when studied are also examined, leading to potential problems for comparative analyses. It is important that all species have reliable genotype designations. The culture collections should be encouraged to assist in completing the molecular inventory of standard strains, while workers in the Acanthamoeba research community should endeavor to ensure that strains representative of genotypes that are missing from the culture collection are provided to the culture centers for preservation.
The iron Kα line complex in Compton-thick Seyfert 2 galaxies

We calculate the intensities of the fluorescent and resonantly scattered iron Kex lines in those active galactic nuclei (AGN) in which the primary radiation at the line energy is completely blocked by intervening matter along the line of sight (the so­ called 'Compton-thick' Seyfert 2 galaxies). In the framework of unification models for Seyfert galaxies, both a 'cold' fluorescent line from the obscuring torus and highly ionized lines from the warm material responsible for the scattering and polarization of optical photons are expected. The neutral iron line from the obscuring torus has an equivalent width, with respect to the continuum reflected by the same matter, of order 1-2 keY, provided that the matter is Compton thick. The line emission from the warm material, in the optically thin regime for all relevant processes, is dominated by the resonantly scattered lines. However, for plausible physical conditions of this matter, the resonant lines are likely to be optically thick in their centres. In this case, the resonant line intensity can significantly decrease, and for LT ~ 0.1 the fluorescent/recombination lines dominate the resonant lines. We present analytical formulae for the equivalent widths of iron lines in the optically thin case, and numerical results (obtained by means of Monte Carlo simulations) for the optically thick case. We apply the theoretical results to the most famous Compton-thick source, the Seyfert 2 galaxy NGC 1068. The large uncertainties in the continuum spectral shape and line equivalent widths prevent any definite conclusions, but the application can be regarded as an example of how the results presented in this paper could be used to estimate physical and geometrical quantities in obscured AGN.
Three Fields Containing Young Pulsars: The Observable Lifetime of Supernova Remnants

Data for fields containing three of the youngest known pulsars reveal little radiation which can be attributable to supernova remnants associated with their formation. The present observations suggest a mean observable lifetime of less than about 20,000 yr for both pulsar and blast-wave powered remnants. The relatively rapid luminosity decline of both of these phenomena can be explained by a scenario in which the most massive supernova occurs within regions of low density bounded at radii of 10-30 pc by high-density shells. 60 refs.
Morphological and molecular identification as well pathogenicity of the causal agents of fruit rot disease of apple manalagi (Malus Sylvestris) in Pujon, East Java

Apple fruit rot disease is one of the major apple diseases in Indonesia. It has been caused by several species of pathogenic within the genus Colletotrichum. This research aims to identify species of the pathogen causing apple fruit rot disease in Pujon, East Java. Suspected fungal isolates were identified based on morphological (macroscopic and microscopic) and molecular characteristics. Based on the morphological observation, five isolates were identified as Colletotrichum spp. These isolates have similar morphological characteristics such as white-greyish colony color, texture colony velvety, zonation conidia concentric, round cylindrical conidial end, and conidia with 10.4–12.8 ? m in length and width 3.1–3.52 ? m, respectively. Isolates M1 showed the highest pathogenicity, therefore selected for molecular identification. Molecular identification was conducted using ITS1 and ITS4 primer, AM1 was identified as C. gloeosporioides with 99.57% similarity to C. gloeosporioides JX-19 variety from China.
Static Lattice Defects in a Quasi-Continuum

A new method for the description of the properties of lattice defects in a quasi-continuum with long-range elastic interactions is presented. The method is based on the application of the Fourier transformation for the solution of the equation of classical elasticity and takes into account the fact that the wavelength of the elastic waves in a real material cannot be arbitrarily small. The method is applied for the description of the properties of a dilatation centre and a screw dislocation.
Paleobiogeographical affinities of Pridolian and Lochkovian chitinozoans from North Bulgaria

Chitinozoan assemblages of Pridolian and Lochkovian Age from the subsurface of North Bulgaria have been compared with coeval chitinozoan faunas from numerous localities in Laurassia and Gondwana. The Pridolian and Lochkovian chitinozoan faunas of NW Bulgaria seem related without any doubt to the North Gondwanian realm, whereas those from NE Bulgaria are not diverse enough to precisely estimate their biogeographic position within the Laurassia - Gondwana interface.
Effects of Crude Oil Price Shocks on Stock Markets and Currency Exchange Rates in the Context of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Evidence from G7 Countries

The present study examines the effects of the steep surge in crude oil prices which has also been considered as an oil price shock on the stock price returns and currency exchange rates of G7 countries, namely Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US), in the context of the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Due to the outbreak of the war, the steep surge in Brent crude oil price returns is seen as an exogenous shock to stock price returns and exchange rates during the period from 2 January 2017 to 29 June 2022. The paper applies the Fractionally Integrated GARCH (FIGARCH) model to capture the effect of the crude oil price shock and the Breakpoint unit root test to examine the structural breaks in the dataset. Structural breakpoints in the dataset for the entire stock price returns and exchange rates are observed during the period commencing from the last week of February, 2022, to the last week of March, 2022. Except for TSX, NASDAQand USD, noteworthy long memory effects running from Brent crude oil priceto all the stock price returns along with the currency exchange rates for all G7 countries were also found.
Population Structure and Genomic Characteristics of Australian Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae Reveals Unobserved Diversity in the Australian Pig Industry

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a bacterial pathogen that is the causative agent of erysipelas in a variety of animals, including swine, emus, turkeys, muskox, caribou, moose, and humans. This study aims to investigate the population structure and genomic features of Australian isolates of E. rhusiopathiae in the Australian pig industry and compare them to the broader scope of isolates worldwide. A total of 178 isolates (154 Australian, seven vaccine isolates, six international isolates, and 11 of unknown origin) in this study were screened against an MLST scheme and publicly available reference isolates, identifying 59 new alleles, with isolates separating into two main single locus variant groups. Investigation with BLASTn revealed the presence of the spaA gene in 171 (96%) of the isolates, with three main groups of SpaA protein sequences observed amongst the isolates. Novel SpaA protein sequences, categorised here as group 3 sequences, consisted of two sequence types forming separate clades to groups 1 and 2, with amino acid variants at positions 195 (D/A), 303 (G/E) and 323(P/L). In addition to the newly identified groups, five new variant positions were identified, 124 (S/N), 307 (Q/R), 323 (P/L), 379 (M/I), and 400 (V/I). Resistance screening identified genes related to lincomycin, streptomycin, erythromycin, and tetracycline resistance. Of the 29 isolates carrying these resistance genes, 82% belonged to SpaA group 2-N101S (n = 22) or 2-N101S-I257L (n = 2). In addition, 79% (n = 23) of these 29 isolates belonged to MLST group ST 5. Our results illustrate that Australia appears to have a unique diversity of E. rhusiopathiae isolates in pig production industries within the wider global context of isolates.
The role of radiative acceleration in outflows from broad absorption line QSOs. 1: Comparison with O star winds

We investigate the role of radiation pressure in accelerating the broad absorption line (BAL) outflows in QSOs by comparing their properties with those of radiatively driven O star winds. We find that, owing to their lower column densities and higher velocity spreads, BAL outflows have only a few tens of strong resonance lines that are dynamically important, as compared with 10(exp 3) - 10(exp 4) lines in O star winds. We show that the combined radiative force (the 'force multiplier') declines more rapidly as a function of column density for BAL outflows than for O star winds. This is mainly attributed to the absence of lines from excited states in the BAL region. The absorbing gas in BAL outflows must have a small filling factor in order for radiative acceleration to be important dynamically. This allows the absorbing material to remain at a high enough density to maintain the ion species necessary for efficient radiative acceleration as well (as those responsible for the observed absorption), without the average flow density becoming so large that the absorbing matter cannot be accelerated by an increment larger than its own sound speed. The latter condition is necessary if the outflow is to tap a large portion of the incident photon momentum. Once a small filling factor is assumed, radiative acceleration can be more efficient in BAL outflows than in O stars. We show that terminal velocities of a few times 10(exp 4) km/sec can be expected, provided that the absorbing matter does not have to drag with it a much heavier substrate.
Model for Generating On‐Off Speech Patterns in Two‐Way Conversation

This study presents a model which will generate on‐off patterns representative of those obtained in measurements of experimental two‐way telephone conversations. The model assumes a conversant to occupy one of three speaking or one of three silent states. Transitions among the states are Markovion, except during certain brief times during which the speaker is forced to remain in his state. Thus, six parameters (one for each state) are required to represent a sneaker. The validity of the model is tested by comparing the patterns generated by the model computer simulation of 16 conversations with patterns obtained from 16 real conversations. Cumulative distribution functions are compared for ten events (such as talkspurts, pauses, mutual silences, etc.) defined on the speech patterns. The model yields good fits to all events except that when an interruption occurs, a model speaker tends to interrupt the other's talkspurt later than a real speaker does. Possible applications of the model include studying peo.
The dynamics of a localized surfactant on a thin film

We investigate the flow induced by a localized insoluble surfactant on a thin film. This problem is intended to model the behaviour of the lung's thin-film lining after an aerosol droplet lands on its surface. The surfactant-induced surface-tension gradients drive convection (Marangoni convection) within the film, disrupting the film surface and causing the surfactant to spread. The surfactant may also spread on the film's surface by surface diffusion without inducing convection. Gravity provides a restoring force that decreases film disturbances. Lubrication theory is employed to derive equations that describe the evolution of the film thickness and surfactant concentration. A nonlinear surface-tension equation of state describes the relationship between the surfactant concentration and the surface tension. Solutions of the evolution equations are found numerically using the method of lines and analytically under limiting cases of small and large surface diffusivity. The results elucidate the behaviour of the thin-film/surfactant system. We find that surface-tension-induced convection creates film disturbances that increase the film thickness near the surfactant's leading edge, and thins the film in the central region. Surface diffusion causes more rapid spreading of the surfactant, and decreases the film disturbances. Gravity decreases the film disturbances by creating bi-directional flow in the form of a ring vortex. This behaviour may have implications for the delivery of medications or toxins by aerosol inhalation.
When Prosecution Is Declined: Factors Influencing Prosecutorial Portrayal of Officers Involved in Shootings

Using District Attorney Declination Letters of officer-involved shootings in Denver, Colorado between 2000 and 2020 (N = 132) and drawing on the Narrative Policy Framework, this study examined how prosecutors use of narrative strategies varied with legal and extra-legal characteristics of shooting. Findings indicated that prosecutors were more likely to likely to praise police shootings involving armed subjects, independent witnesses, and injuries to officers. Surprisingly, prosecutors were less likely to praise officers involved in the shooting of African American subjects, unarmed suspects, and in shootings involving a standoff. Findings suggest that while prosecutors largely draw upon legal criteria to justify not prosecuting police, their narrative accounts of declining to pursue criminal charges are also sensitive to extra-legal variables. Implications for theory, practice, and research are discussed.
Convective instabilities in liquid layers with free upper surface under the action of an inclined temperature gradient

We present the results of an experimental study of convective instabilities in a horizontal liquid layer with free upper surface under the action of an inclined temperature gradient, i.e., when horizontal and vertical temperature gradients are applied at the same time. Silicone oil of 10 cSt (Prandtl number Pr=102) was employed as the test fluid. We investigated the layers with different thicknesses to examine the influence of gravity on the formation of the convective patterns. It is found out that the system behavior appreciably depends on the dynamic Bond number, which shows a relation of buoyancy and thermocapillary forces. In the case of small dynamic Bond numbers, when the influence of buoyancy is minimal, four different flow patterns, according to the combination of the vertical and horizontal Marangoni numbers, have been found: steady parallel flow, Benard–Marangoni cells, drifting Benard–Marangoni cells, and longitudinal rolls. At larger dynamic Bond number, when the influence of buoyancy becomes.
Thermal-magnetic relation in a sunspot and a map of its Wilson depression

We present relations between thermal and magnetic quantities in a simple, isolated sunspot, as deduced from the inversion of 1.56 µm spectropolarimetric data. We used a combination of two infrared Fe I lines at 15 648.5 A and 15 652.8 A in the inversions. Due to the high Zeeman sensitivity of these lines, we can study this relationship in the entire sunspot. The relevant parameters were derived both as a function of location within the sunspot and of height in the atmosphere using an inversion technique based on response functions. In this paper we relate the magnetic vector with temperature. We find a non- linear relationship between the various components of the magnetic vector and temperature, which confirm the results from earlier investigations. We also computed the Wilson depression and the plasma β for the observed sunspot and compare our results with earlier findings.
Connectivity of random fault networks following a power law fault length distribution

We present a theoretical and numerical study of the connectivity of fault networks following power law fault length distributions, n(l) ∼ αl−a, as expected for natural fault networks. Different regimes of connectivity are identified depending on a. For a > 3, faults smaller than the system size rule the network connectivity and classical laws of percolation theory apply. On the opposite, for a < 1, the connectivity is ruled by the largest fault in the system. For 1 < a < 3, both small and large faults control the connectivity in a ratio which depends on a. The geometrical properties of the fault network and of its connected parts (density, scaling properties) are established at the percolation threshold. Finally, implications are discussed in the case of fault networks with constant density. In particular, we predict the existence of a critical scale at which fault networks are always connected, whatever a smaller than 3, and whatever their fault density.
Scale-Invariance and Turbulence Models for Large-Eddy Simulation

▪ Abstract Relationships between small and large scales of motion in turbulent flows are of much interest in large-eddy simulation of turbulence, in which small scales are not explicitly resolved and must be modeled. This paper reviews models that are based on scale-invariance properties of high-Reynolds-number turbulence in the inertial range. The review starts with the Smagorinsky model, but the focus is on dynamic and similarity subgrid models and on evaluating how well these models reproduce the true impact of the small scales on large-scale physics and how they perform in numerical simulations. Various criteria to evaluate the model performance are discussed, including the so-called a posteriori and a priori studies based on direct numerical simulation and experimental data. Issues are addressed mainly in the context of canonical, incompressible flows, but extensions to scalar-transport, compressible, and reacting flows are also mentioned. Other recent modeling approaches are briefly introduced.
A NON-LOCAL THERMODYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM ANALYSIS OF BORON ABUNDANCES IN METAL-POOR STARS

The non-local thermodynamic equilibrium (NLTE) line formation of neutral boron in the atmospheres of cool stars are investigated. Our results confirm that NLTE effects for the B i resonance lines, which are due to a combination of overionization and optical pumping effects, are most important for hot, metal-poor, and low-gravity stars; however, the amplitude of departures from local thermodynamic equilibrium (LTE) found by this work is smaller than that of previous studies. In addition, our calculation shows that the line formation of B i will get closer to LTE if the strength of collisions with neutral hydrogen increases, which is contrary to the result of previous studies. The NLTE line formation results are applied to the determination of boron abundances for a sample of 16 metal-poor stars with the method of spectrum synthesis of the B i 2497 Å resonance lines using the archived HST/GHRS spectra. Beryllium and oxygen abundances are also determined for these stars with the published equivalent widths of the Be ii 3131 Å resonance and O i 7774 Å triplet lines, respectively. The abundances of the nine stars which are not depleted in Be or B show that, no matter what the strength of collisions with neutral hydrogen may be, both Be and B increase with O quasilinearly in the logarithmic plane, which confirms the conclusions that Be and B are mainly produced by the primary process in the early Galaxy. The most noteworthy result of this work is that B increases with Fe or O at a very similar speed as, or a bit faster than, Be does, which is in accord with the theoretical models. The B/Be ratios remain almost constant over the metallicity range investigated here. Our average B/Be ratio falls in the interval [13 ± 4, 17 ± 4], which is consistent with the predictions of the spallation process. The contribution of B from the ν-process may be required if the 11B/10B isotopic ratios in metal-poor stars are the same as the meteoric value. An accurate measurement of the 11B/10B ratios in metal-poor stars is crucial to understanding the production history of boron.
Lobe X of the Cerebellum: A Natural Neuro-Resistant Region

The cerebellum is an encephalic region classically known for its central role in the control of movement, although recent research has revealed its involvement in other cognitive and affective tasks. Several different pathologies are known to affect this structure, causing a wide range of behavioral and gait impairments. Intriguingly, although the neurodegenerative factors affect all Purkinje cells of the cerebellum uniformly, certain neurodegeneration patterns can be distinguished, in which some Purkinje cells persist longer than other cell types. Specifically, there is a cerebellar region, lobe X, which is more resistant to different types of neurodegeneration, regardless of the injury. Degeneration patterns of the cerebellum have been described in several models, but this review goes further, as it aims at describing a phenomenon not so described: the resistance of the lobe X to neurodegeneration. For this purpose, the main models of cerebellar degeneration will be reviewed and a common origin for the lobe X resistance will be sought.