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Film is a powerful medium that can influence audience’s perceptions, values and ideals. As filmmaking evolved into a serious art form, it became a powerful tool for telling stories that require us to re-examine our ideology. While it remains popular to adapt a literary novel or text for the screen, filmmakers have more freedom to pick and choose the stories they want to tell. This freedom allows filmmakers to explore narratives that might otherwise go unheard, which include stories that feature marginal figures, such as serial killers, as sympathetic protagonists, which is what director Patty Jenkins achieves in her 2003 film Monster. Charlize Theron’s transformation into and performance as Aileen Wuornos, and Jenkins’s presentation of the subject matter, make this film an example of rogue cinema. In addition, Aileen Wuornos is portrayed as a clear example of the rogue character. This character trope frequently defies social standards, suffers from past trauma, is psychologically complex, and is often exiled. As a prostitute and social outcast, Aileen Wuornos exists on the fringes of society and rejects the hegemonic power structure and later heteronormativity of society, which makes her a rogue figure. While there are several aspects to consider when analyzing Jenkins’s film, my intention is to argue that this film is an example of rogue cinema because of its content. In order to accomplish this task, I examine Theron’s bodily transformation and her performance as Wuornos. Furthermore, I look at how Jenkins handles the depiction of romantic love and gendered violence and argue that her treatment of this content renders this film rogue.

This essay presents a posthumanist reading of Shakespeare’s The Tempest and Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, two plays which feature a scientist/magus who attempts to control his environment through personal agency. After detailing the analogy between the agency of posthuman figures and the workings of computerized writing machines, as Katherine Hayles has proposed, my essay shows how Kott’s writing, especially his notion of the “Grand Mechanism” of history, anticipates the posthumanist theories that are currently dominating literary assessments. His critique of The Tempest makes this idea perfectly clear when he disputes the standard notion that Prospero represents a medieval magus; he instead argues that Prospero was more akin to Leonardo DaVinci, “a master of mechanics and hydraulics,” one who would have embraced revolutionary advances in “astronomy” as well as “anatomy” (1974: 321).

We present Hubble Space Telescope (HST) transit observations of the Hot-Jupiter WASP-79b acquired with the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) in the near ultraviolet (NUV). Two transit observations, part of the PanCET program, are used to obtain the transmission spectra of the planet between 2280 and 3070{\AA}. We correct for systematic effects in the raw data using the jitter engineering parameters and polynomial modelling to fit the white light curves of the two transits. We observe an increase in the planet-to-star radius ratio at short wavelengths, but no spectrally resolved absorption lines. The difference between the radius ratios at 2400 and 3000{\AA} reaches $0.0191\pm0.0042$ ($\sim$4.5$-\sigma$). Although the NUV transmission spectrum does not show evidence of hydrodynamical escape, the strong atmospheric features are likely due to species at very high altitudes. We performed a 1D simulation of the temperature and composition of WASP-79b using Exo-REM. The temperature pressure profile crosses condensation curves of radiatively active clouds, particularly MnS, Mg$_2$SiO$_4$, Fe, and Al$_2$O$_3$. Still, none of these species produces the level of observed absorption at short wavelengths and can explain the observed increase in the planet's radius. WASP-79b's transit depth reaches 23 scale height, making it one of the largest spectral features observed in an exoplanet at this temperature ($\sim$1700 K). The comparison of WASP-79b's transmission spectrum with three warmer hot Jupiters shows a similar level of absorption to WASP-178b and WASP-121b between 0.2 and 0.3$\mu$m, while HAT-P-41b's spectrum is flat. The features could be explained by SiO absorption., Comment: Accepted for publication January 31, 2023 in the Journal Astronomy & Astrophysics

Cryptococcus neoformans (Cn) is a pathogenic yeast that is the leading cause of fungal meningitis in immunocompromised patients. Various Cn virulence factors, such as the enzyme laccase and its product melanin, phospholipase, and capsular polysaccharide have been identified. During a screen of knockout mutants, the gene resistance to aminocholesterol 1 (RTA1) was identified, the function of which is currently unknown in Cn. Rta1 homologs in S. cerevisiae belong to a lipid-translocating exporter family of fungal proteins with transmembrane regions and confer resistance to the antimicrobial agent 7-aminocholesterol when overexpressed. To determine the role of RTA1 in Cn, the knock-out (rta1Δ) and reconstituted (rta1Δ+RTA1) strains were created and phenotypically tested. RTA1 was involved in resistance to 7-aminocholesterol, and also in exocyst complex component 3 (Sec6)-mediated secretion of urease, laccase, and the major capsule component, glucuronoxylomannan (GXM), which coincided with significantly smaller capsules in the rta1Δ and rta1Δ+RTA1 strains compared to the wild-type H99 strain. Furthermore, RTA1 expression was reduced in a secretory 14 mutant (sec14Δ) and increased in an RNAi Sec6 mutant. Transmission electron microscopy demonstrated vesicle accumulation inside the rta1Δ strain, predominantly near the cell membrane. Given that Rta1 is likely to be a transmembrane protein located at the plasma membrane, these data suggest that Rta1 may be involved in both secretion of various fungal virulence factors and resistance to 7-aminocholesterol in Cn.

Highlights • Latent profile analysis revealed 3 distinct configurations of achievement goal orientations that varied primarily in valence of competence (i.e., approach vs. avoidance). • Athletes oriented by approach types of goals (irrespective of their orientation toward avoidance goals) reported higher levels of autonomous motivation and mental toughness. • Competitive tennis players tend to pursue a number of achievement goals in combination rather than in isolation. • Avoidance goals may also be associated with desirable psychological characteristics, provided they are pursued in conjunction with approach goals., Background Research on achievement goal orientations in sport has typically relied on the use of variable-centered approaches that tend to overlook population heterogeneity. In this study, we used a person-centered approach to identify subgroups of competitive tennis players according to unique combinations of achievement goal orientations and tested for subgroup differences in motivation and mental toughness. Methods A sample of 323 competitive tennis athletes (69.35% male) between 15 and 25 years of age (17.60 ± 2.40 years, mean ± SD) completed the 3 × 2 Achievement Goal Questionnaire for Sport, Sport Motivation Scale II, and Mental Toughness Index. Latent profile analysis was used to identify unique combinations of achievement goal orientations. Comparisons between latent subgroups on autonomous motivation, controlled motivation, and mental toughness were performed using analysis of variance. Results Latent profile analysis supported 3 distinct patterns of achievement goal profiles that were primarily distinguishable based on valence of competence (i.e., approach vs. avoidance). Analyses of variance indicated that athletes who were classified into subgroups that endorsed approach types of goals (regardless of the types of avoidance goals they endorsed) reported higher levels of autonomous motivation and mental toughness. Conclusion Results indicated that athletes tend to pursue a number of achievement goals collectively rather than in isolation. Although approach goals are more commonly linked to adaptive psychological functioning and positive outcomes, avoidance goals may also be associated with desirable psychological characteristics if they are pursued in conjunction with approach types of achievement goals.

The similarities and differences between trained immunity and other immune processes are the subject of intense interrogation. Therefore, a consensus on the definition of trained immunity in both in vitro and in vivo settings, as well as in experimental models and human subjects, is necessary for advancing this field of research. Here we aim to establish a common framework that describes the experimental standards for defining trained immunity.

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The theory of regularity structures enables the definition of the following parabolic Anderson model in a very rough environment: $\partial_{t} u_{t}(x) = \frac12 \Delta u_{t}(x) + u_{t}(x) \, \dot W_{t}(x)$, for $t\in\mathbb{R}_{+}$ and $x\in \mathbb{R}^{d}$, where $\dot W_{t}(x)$ is a Gaussian noise whose space time covariance function is singular. In this rough context, we shall give some information about the moments of $u_{t}(x)$ when the stochastic heat equation is interpreted in the Skorohod as well as the Stratonovich sense. Of special interest is the critical case, for which one observes a blowup of moments for large times., Comment: The paper has been split. The construction of Stratonovich solution has been removed from this version

Made available in DSpace on 2021-06-25T10:12:17Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-02-15 U.S. Department of Agriculture Flavonols are gaining increasing interests due to their diverse health benefits for humans. Broccoli is a main flavonol source in our diet, but the genetic variation of flavonols and their correlation with antioxidant capacity remain to be understood. Here, we examined variations of the two major flavonols kaempferol and quercetin in florets and leaves of 15 diverse broccoli accessions by ultra-performance liquid chromatography. Broccoli accumulated more kaempferol than quercetin in most of the accessions tested, with the ratios varying from 4.4 to 27.9 in leaves and 0.4 to 4.4 in florets. Total flavonoids showed 2.5-fold and 3.3-fold differences in leaves and florets of these accessions, respectively. Principle component analysis revealed that flavonols, along with the key biosynthetic pathway genes, correlated with antioxidant capacity related indicators. This study provides important information for broccoli flavonol genotypic variations and correlation with antioxidant capacity, and will facilitate the development of flavonol enriched cultivars in broccoli. Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health USDA-ARS Cornell University Anhui Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Featured Resource Plants College of Life Sciences Huaibei Normal University Department of Soil Science Federal University of Lavras, Zip Code 3037 School of Science and Engineering São Paulo State University (UNESP), Zip Code 17602-496 Department of Agriculture Federal University of Lavras, Zip Code 3037 Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Tennessee State University Plant Breeding and Genetics Section School of Integrative Plant Science Cornell University School of Science and Engineering São Paulo State University (UNESP), Zip Code 17602-496

Delprete, P.G., C.M. Taylor & T.D. McDowell (2021). The identity of the long-overlooked Ronabea morindoides and Patabea tenuiflora, synonymous with a species of Appunia (Rubiaceae). Candollea 76: 83–92. In English, English abstract.The identity of Ronabea morindoides A. Rich. has long been unclear and is here investigated. Two sheets of original material corresponding to this name are deposited in the General Herbarium of the National Museum of Natural History of Paris (P), and represent a mixed collection; one part of this material corresponds better with the description of this taxon and is more unambiguously identifiable, and is here designated the lectotype. With this typification, Ronabea morindoides represents a species of Appunia Hook. f. The identity of Patabea tenuiflora DC. has also remained uncertain since its description and is here clarified by studying the holotype in the Candolle Herbarium (G-DC); this is an additional synonym of R. morindoides. Taxonomic review of this group in the Guianas also finds that Ronabea morindoides is an older name for Appunia brachycalyx (Bremek.) Steyerm. and Appunia surinamensis Bremek. (Morindeae). Therefore, the new combination Appunia morindoides (A. Rich.) Delprete, C.M. Taylor & T. McDowell is here published.Received: August 15, 2020; Accepted: December 1, 2020; First published online: February 1, 2021

We provide an overview of both traditional and innovative control tools for management of three Xylosandrus ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), invasive species with a history of damage in forests, nurseries, orchards and urban areas. Xylosandrus compactus, X. crassiusculus and X. germanus are native to Asia, and currently established in several countries around the globe. Adult females bore galleries into the plant xylem inoculating mutualistic ambrosia fungi that serve as food source for the developing progeny. Tunneling activity results in chewed wood extrusion from entry holes, sap outflow, foliage wilting followed by canopy dieback, and branch and trunk necrosis. Maintaining plant health by reducing physiological stress is the first recommendation for long-term control. Baited traps, ethanol-treated bolts, trap logs and trap trees of selected species can be used to monitor Xylosandrus species. Conventional pest control methods are mostly ineffective against Xylosandrus beetles because of the pests’ broad host range and rapid spread. Due to challenges with conventional control, more innovative control approaches are being tested, such as the optimization of the push–pull strategy based on specific attractant and repellent combinations, or the use of insecticide-treated netting. Biological control based on the release of entomopathogenic and mycoparasitic fungi, as well as the use of antagonistic bacteria, has yielded promising results. However, these technologies still require validation in real field conditions. Overall, we suggest that management efforts should primarily focus on reducing plant stress and potentially be combined with a multi-faceted approach for controlling Xylosandrus damage. This research was supported by the University of Catania (Project Emergent Pests and Pathogens and Relative Sustainable Strategies - 5A722192113; PhD fellowship to AG). P.H.W.B. was supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG Emmy Noether Grant BI 1956/1–1). Funding to MGW: USDA-NIFA, ARS and APHIS; ISDA Hatch; Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture. JH and YL were funded by the USDA APHIS and USDA Forest Service. HK was partially supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research, KAKENHI, Nos. 18KK0180, 19H02994 and 20H03026). KH was partially supported by Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (Capes, Brazil; Finance code 001). Open access funding provided by Università degli Studi di Catania within the CRUI-CARE Agreement.