The formation of pantropical intercontinental disjunction(PID)in plants has generally been attributed to vicariance,boreotropical migration,and long-distance dispersal.However,this pattern has primarily been examined ...The formation of pantropical intercontinental disjunction(PID)in plants has generally been attributed to vicariance,boreotropical migration,and long-distance dispersal.However,this pattern has primarily been examined in herbs,shrubs,and trees,and less commonly studied in interlayer plant taxa.Here we examined evolutionary processes that resulted in the PID of a pantropical woody liana,Uncaria(Rubiaceae).We first constructed a comprehensive phylogeny by employing 73 plastid protein-coding sequences from 29 accessions of Uncaria(including 16 newly sequenced)from different continents.We then inferred divergence time,history and ecological niche evolution of this genus.Our results showed that Uncaria consisted of four well-supported clades that belonged to two geographically distinct lineages:the Asia-Oceania lineage and the Afro-Neotropical lineage.Biogeographic reconstruction showed this genus likely originated in Asia during the early Miocene(ca.19.03 Ma)and the Middle Miocene Climatic Optimum may have triggered the early diversification of Uncaria.Due to its recent origin and small seeds with long wings,wind or water-mediated long-distance dispersal may have contributed to the distribution of Uncaria in tropical Oceania(via stepping-stone dispersal)and tropical Africa and America(by transoceanic dispersal).Our findings also indicate that diversification of Uncaria was primarily driven by ecological niche divergence,particularly climatic factors.Our study emphasizes the dual role of climatic niche divergence and long-distance dispersal in shaping the PID of Uncaria,providing references for many other extant lineages with similar distributions.展开更多
The construction of intercontinental power grid interconnection projects is key to realizing the vision of Global Energy Interconnection,which is to solve global energy problems in a clean and sustainable manner.These...The construction of intercontinental power grid interconnection projects is key to realizing the vision of Global Energy Interconnection,which is to solve global energy problems in a clean and sustainable manner.These projects may be influenced by a few factors that are neither technological nor economic,such as political,social,and international factors.This paper thus presents a multi-level model for recognizing which factor from a compiled list of 14 would impact a particular intercontinental interconnection project and for assessing the degree of the factor’s influence.In the first part of the model,the Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP)method is used to recognize the project’s most significant impact factors.Using the recognition results,the second part of the model can assess the degree of the factor’s influence on the project based on ratings provided by experts.A comprehensive evaluation can thus be provided.As a case study,the proposed Saudi Arabia-Ethiopia power grid interconnection project connecting Asia and Africa was analyzed.Derived from a combination of multiple opinions from experts,evaluations from the model will be of direct benefit to decision-makers,investors,project implementers,and engineers,providing them with a deeper insight into the project.展开更多
As the big world hotel chains,Accor,InterContinental and Starwood Group took the different internationalization strategy to spread their hotels all over the world.This paper compared the strategies of them in the aspe...As the big world hotel chains,Accor,InterContinental and Starwood Group took the different internationalization strategy to spread their hotels all over the world.This paper compared the strategies of them in the aspect of location,chain developing,affiliation,innovation and operating.From the result of the comparison,other worldwide hotel chain groups could be suggested when they build their internationalization strategies.展开更多
The evolution of coronavirus disease(COVID-19)into a pandemic has severely hampered the usage of public transit systems.In a post-COVID-19 world,we may see an increased reliance on autonomous cars and personal rapid t...The evolution of coronavirus disease(COVID-19)into a pandemic has severely hampered the usage of public transit systems.In a post-COVID-19 world,we may see an increased reliance on autonomous cars and personal rapid transit(PRT)systems,with inherent physical distancing,over buses,trains and aircraft for intracity,intercity,and interstate travel.However,air travel would continue to be the dominant mode of intercontinental transportation for humans.In this study,we perform a comprehensive computational analysis,using ANSYS Fluent,of typical intercontinental aircraft ventilation systems to determine the seat where environmental factors are most conducive to human comfort with regards to air quality,protection from orally or nasally released pollutants such as CO_(2)and coronavirus,and thermal comfort levels.Air velocity,temperature,and air pollutant concentration emitted from the nose/mouth of fellow travelers are considered for both Boeing and Airbus planes.In each plane,first class,business class,and economy class sections were analyzed.We present conclusions as to which is the optimum seat in each section of each plane and provide the data of the environmental conditions to support our inferences.The findings may be used by the general public to decide which seat to occupy for their next intercontinental flight.Alternatively,the commercial airliners can use such a model to plan the occupancy of the aircraft on long-duration intercontinental flights(viz.,Airbus A380 and Boeing B747).展开更多
Aims Liana research has increased in the past two decades,yet there is still inadequate comparison of liana communities at a cross-con-tinental scale.We compared liana assemblages in tropical forest ecosystems of Ghan...Aims Liana research has increased in the past two decades,yet there is still inadequate comparison of liana communities at a cross-con-tinental scale.We compared liana assemblages in tropical forest ecosystems of Ghana and Malaysia,thereby determining patterns and mechanisms that are common or unique to the regions.Methods Liana diversity,community structure and taxonomic composition were determined in 60 plots of 40×40 m2 in three forest types(primary,disturbed secondary,selectively logged)in each biogeo-graphic area.Two traits,climbing mechanisms and dispersal modes were determined for all species and individuals via direct field observation and with published literature.Data were analyzed at biogeographic(using combined forest data)and forest-type levels.Important Findings Both observed and rarefied-extrapolated species richness of lianas were significantly higher in Ghanaian forests compared to Malaysian forests.In most cases,species diversity indices(Shannon diversity index,Margalef,Fisher’s alpha)showed significantly higher liana diversity at Ghanaian forests at biogeographic and forest-type lev-els.Similarly,Ghanaian forests harbored significantly higher values of liana abundance and basal area than Malaysian forests at both biogeographic and forest-type levels.The taxonomic composition of lianas differed considerably between the two biogeographic areas at all levels,although similarity in composition increased at generic and family levels.Though above-ground biomass of lianas was simi-lar between the two biogeographic regions,variations occurred at forest-type level between the two regions.The two biogeographic areas showed some similarities in assemblages of liana climbing mechanisms.Although more species of lianas were adapted for animal dispersal than other dispersal modes in both countries,the majority of liana individuals in Ghana were wind dispersed whereas the majority of liana individuals in Malaysia were animal dispersed.We speculate that the differences in liana community assemblages between the two biogeographic areas are due to historical and evo-lutionary processes,as well as climatic variation between the two biogeographic regions.展开更多
The maximum flooding event and condensed section are one hot subject in modern se-quence stratigraphy and cyclic stratigraphy. Condensed section (CS)is defined as very thinabyssal or bathyal facies stratigraphic unit,...The maximum flooding event and condensed section are one hot subject in modern se-quence stratigraphy and cyclic stratigraphy. Condensed section (CS)is defined as very thinabyssal or bathyal facies stratigraphic unit, with extremely low rate of sedimentation andbroad extension at the maximum flooding age. It is an important indicator fordetermination of the maximum flooding event. In recent years, the coneeption ofcondensed section has been opened up in not only its formation depth but also thedistributive scope after the discovery of glauconitic CS in North China Platform inCambrian by the aothors, and the condensed section is defined as the low-rate marinestratigraphic unit formed at the maximum flooding stage. It is the key to age determinationand correlation of craton basinal sequence.展开更多
There is an increasing interest on the intercontinental transport of air pollution among the three main emission regions at northern mid-latitudes:North America,Europe,and East Asia.Air pollutants with sufficient long...There is an increasing interest on the intercontinental transport of air pollution among the three main emission regions at northern mid-latitudes:North America,Europe,and East Asia.Air pollutants with sufficient long lifetime can be transported from one continent to another.Observations from ground sites,aircraft and satellites have demonstrated this intercontinental-scale transport of air pollutants in the free troposphere.Numerical models have been applied to understand the pathways of the transport and the impact of intercontinental pollution transport.This paper reviews current observational evidence and modeling studies of intercontinental transport of ozone and its precursors,and the resulting impacts on air quality.展开更多
Salmonella Corvallis ST1541 has recently emerged as a globally disseminated pathogenic strain that often causes severe food-borne infections.Unlike most pandemic serotypes of Salmonella,the ST1541 strains harbored Col...Salmonella Corvallis ST1541 has recently emerged as a globally disseminated pathogenic strain that often causes severe food-borne infections.Unlike most pandemic serotypes of Salmonella,the ST1541 strains harbored ColRNA1 plasmids that contain qnr-like determinants known to be responsible for the increasing incidence of ciprofloxacin-resistant food-borne Salmonella infections.In this study,we conducted a genomic analysis of a global collection of 388 S.Corvallis ST1541 strains collected within a twenty-year period.We investigated the genetic characteristics of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance(PMQR)plasmids harbored by these S.Corvallis strains,established a mini-mum spanning tree(MST)to determine the temporal and spatial distribution of the top 10 MST clusters,inferred a time-phylogenies for the major sub-lineages and traced the routes of international dissemination of this serotype strains.Bayesian algorithm predicted that UK might be the origin of S.Corvallis strains currently prevalent in various countries.This idea is supported by the observation of the emergence of intercontinental-disseminated clonal strains and extensive transmission of the extensive-drug resistance(XDR)-encoding plasmid pSA663.This study there-fore provides valuable insight into the evolution of globally transmitted S.Corvallis strains and suggests a need to strengthen cooperation between different countries to control the dissemination of these drug-resistant bacteria.展开更多
Cuisine for Charity is one of the most important annual events for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) hotels in Beijing. It is a good opportunity not only for chefs to showcase them-selves, learn from each other and ...Cuisine for Charity is one of the most important annual events for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) hotels in Beijing. It is a good opportunity not only for chefs to showcase them-selves, learn from each other and improve their cooking skills, but also to show that we take care of our social responsibilities.展开更多
ABSTRACT： The Longmenshan Range is a tectonically composite intracontinental orogen. Its structure, deformation and spatial evolution reflect multiple kinematic eposides and variable dynamics especially during Post-M...ABSTRACT： The Longmenshan Range is a tectonically composite intracontinental orogen. Its structure, deformation and spatial evolution reflect multiple kinematic eposides and variable dynamics especially during Post-Middle to Post-Late Triassic time. Field work, lower-temperature thermochronological data and U-Pb detrital zircon ages indicate document down-dip zonation and along-strike segmentation dem- onstrated by significant differences in geological structure, intensity of deformation and deformation- involved strata, uplift and cooling processes. Low-temperature thermochronology and U-Pb detrital zir- con ages reveal a period of tectono-thermal quiescence with slow uplift and cooling during post Early Norian to Rhaetian orogeny, followed by rapid cooling and uplift during the Late Cenozoic accompanied by coeval southeastward thrusting and southwestward propagation of defromation. The Longmenshan Range formed by S-N striking compression exerted by the Qinling orogen, E-W striking compression by the Tibetan Plateau and SE-striking compression by the Yangtze Plate. We propose a southwestward propagation model for the Longmenshan Range based our observations of zonation, segmentation and composite evolutional processes during the Late Triassic superimposed by development of the differen- tial uplift and cooling processes that shows southern segments of the Longmenshan Range during Post-Jurassic times.展开更多
In the Central Orogenic Belt, China, two UHP metamorphic belts are discriminated mainly based on a detailed structural analysis of the Kanfenggou UHP metamorphic fragment exposed in the eastern Qinling orogen, and tog...In the Central Orogenic Belt, China, two UHP metamorphic belts are discriminated mainly based on a detailed structural analysis of the Kanfenggou UHP metamorphic fragment exposed in the eastern Qinling orogen, and together with previous regional structural, petrological and geochronological data at the scale of the orogenic domain. The first one corresponds to the South Altun North Qaidam North Qinling UHP metamorphic belt. The other is the Dabie Sulu UHP and HP metamorphic belts. The two UHP metamorphic belts are separated by a series of tectonic slices composed by the Qinling rock group, Danfeng rock group and Liuling or Foziling rock group etc. respectively, and are different in age of the peak UHP metamorphism and geodynamic implications for continental deep subduction and collision. Regional field and petrological relationships suggest that the Kanfenggou UHP metamorphic fragment that contains a large volume of the coesite and microdiamond bearing eclogite lenses is compatible with the structures recognized in the South Altun and North Qaidam UHP metamorphic fragments exposed in the western part of China, thereby forming a large UHP metamorphic belt up to 1 000 km long along the orogen strike. This UHP metamorphic belt represents an intercontinental deep subduction and collision belt between the Yangtze and Sino Korean cratons, occurred during the Paleozoic. On the other hand, the well constrained Dabie Sulu UHP and HP metamorphic belts occurred mainly during Triassic time (250-220 Ma), and were produced by the intracontinental deep subduction and collision within the Yangtze craton. The Kanfenggou UHP metamorphic fragment does not appear to link with the Dabie Sulu UHP and HP metamorphic belts along the orogen. There is no reason to assume the two UHP metamorphic belts as a single giant deep subduction and collision zone in the Central Orogenic Belt situated between the Yangtze and Sino Korean cratons. Therefore, any dynamic model for the orogen must account for the development of UHP metamorphic rocks belonging to the separate two tectonic belts of different age and tectono metamorphic history.展开更多
Decarbonizing the power sector is a necessary step towards a low-carbon future. Interconnecting power systems on different continents could be a method to contribute to such a future, by utilizing highly efficient ren...Decarbonizing the power sector is a necessary step towards a low-carbon future. Interconnecting power systems on different continents could be a method to contribute to such a future, by utilizing highly efficient renewable resources around the globe, while simultaneously providing additional benefits of power system integration. In this paper, we describe the process of constructing and simulating a global interconnected power system model with high technical and temporal resolution. Being the first of its kind on the global scale, this paper is designed to showcase the proof of concept as an intermediate step to a high resolution global model, by integrating an existing European power system model with the North-American continent. The work to date has been focused on testing the methodology and building up necessary knowledge to realistically simulate the functionality of a possible future global grid. Some initial results are analysed to support the viability of the model and the concept in general. Furthermore, key factors influencing the development and optimal performance of the global interconnected power system model are identified.展开更多
Maianthemum is a genus with more than 35 species from the tribe Polygonateae(Asparagaceae),widely distributed between North to Central Americas and eastern Asia with high diversity in the easternHimalayas to the Hengd...Maianthemum is a genus with more than 35 species from the tribe Polygonateae(Asparagaceae),widely distributed between North to Central Americas and eastern Asia with high diversity in the easternHimalayas to the Hengduan Mountains of SW China.Although most species from SW China form a well-supported clade,phylogenetic relationships within this clade remain unclear.With a broad level of taxon sampling and an extensive character sampling fromeight DNA regions,this study intends to revisit the phylogeny and biogeography of the genus to better understand the divergence patterns of species from SW China.Phylogenetic results suggested the monophyly of Maianthemum with recognition of nine strongly supported clades,but backbone relationships among these clades remained largely uncertain.For the SWChina clade,individuals from the same species are grouped into different lineages.Our results revealed that the fast radiation of the SWChina cladewas occurred in the eastern Himalayas,followed by subsequent radiation in the Hengduan Mountains in the Pliocene.Intercontinental disjunctions of Maianthemum in the Northern Hemisphere appear to have occurred multiple times during the late Miocene to the Pliocene,likely resulted by a combination of both vicariance and long-distance dispersal events.展开更多
In the Early Mesozoic period intercontinental movements of the Junggar and Tuva-Mongolian lithosphere terranes were accompanied by the deformation of the Paleozoic tectonic substrate and by the formation of a new tect...In the Early Mesozoic period intercontinental movements of the Junggar and Tuva-Mongolian lithosphere terranes were accompanied by the deformation of the Paleozoic tectonic substrate and by the formation of a new tectonic system of Inner Asia, the Altai collision belt. The qualitative change of the initial structure covered more than 30% ~35% of the region. and the zonal distribution of these new formations determined the belt configuration and inner peculiarities. Residual mosaic-block terranes of the Paleozoic substrate and specific collision systems are distinguished and described in this paper. The main elements of these structures are crumple zones (collision sutures). Analysis of the rock massif regional dynamometamorphism and the spatial distribution of stress-formations in Altai is the principal peculiarity of the method for recognizing the Early Mesozoic collision system. Tectonites of destruction zones (D-tectonites ) . cataclastic flow (C-tectonites ) and plastic flow (P-tectonites) are the members of these formations. Each kind of tectonites is specific for conditions of the initial substrate transformation during the collision and has its own indicator peculiarities. Isotopic dating of stress-formations in Altai gives 260~230 Ma.展开更多
Introduction The Caspian-Black Sea-Mediterranean Corridor["CORRIDOR"]encompasses the Eurasian intercontinental basins of the Caspian,Black,Marmara,Aegean,and Eastern Mediterranean(Levantine)seas with their c...Introduction The Caspian-Black Sea-Mediterranean Corridor["CORRIDOR"]encompasses the Eurasian intercontinental basins of the Caspian,Black,Marmara,Aegean,and Eastern Mediterranean(Levantine)seas with their connecting straits and coasts.Periodic connection/isolation of the basins during the Quaternary predetermined their specific environmental conditions and particular hydrologic regimes,and thus,the area,and especially the Ponto-Caspian,represents a“natural laboratory”to study the responses of semi-isolated and isolated basins to climate changes.展开更多
基金funded equally by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32322006 and 32100187)the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research(STEP)program(2024QZKK0200)+5 种基金by the Key Projects of the Joint Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A20149)the Key R&D Program of Yunnan Province(202103AF140005 and 202101BC070002)the Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Talent and Platform Plan(202305AM070005)the Key Specialized Research and Development Breakthrough Program in Henan Province(232102110237)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(242300421572)the Strategic Biological Resources Capacity Building Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences(KFJ-BRP-017-08).
文摘The formation of pantropical intercontinental disjunction(PID)in plants has generally been attributed to vicariance,boreotropical migration,and long-distance dispersal.However,this pattern has primarily been examined in herbs,shrubs,and trees,and less commonly studied in interlayer plant taxa.Here we examined evolutionary processes that resulted in the PID of a pantropical woody liana,Uncaria(Rubiaceae).We first constructed a comprehensive phylogeny by employing 73 plastid protein-coding sequences from 29 accessions of Uncaria(including 16 newly sequenced)from different continents.We then inferred divergence time,history and ecological niche evolution of this genus.Our results showed that Uncaria consisted of four well-supported clades that belonged to two geographically distinct lineages:the Asia-Oceania lineage and the Afro-Neotropical lineage.Biogeographic reconstruction showed this genus likely originated in Asia during the early Miocene(ca.19.03 Ma)and the Middle Miocene Climatic Optimum may have triggered the early diversification of Uncaria.Due to its recent origin and small seeds with long wings,wind or water-mediated long-distance dispersal may have contributed to the distribution of Uncaria in tropical Oceania(via stepping-stone dispersal)and tropical Africa and America(by transoceanic dispersal).Our findings also indicate that diversification of Uncaria was primarily driven by ecological niche divergence,particularly climatic factors.Our study emphasizes the dual role of climatic niche divergence and long-distance dispersal in shaping the PID of Uncaria,providing references for many other extant lineages with similar distributions.
基金supported by the State Grid Science and Technology Project“Research on Method and Evaluation Principle for the Cross-Continent Power Transmission Planning Scheme”(SGTYHT/16-JS-198)。
文摘The construction of intercontinental power grid interconnection projects is key to realizing the vision of Global Energy Interconnection,which is to solve global energy problems in a clean and sustainable manner.These projects may be influenced by a few factors that are neither technological nor economic,such as political,social,and international factors.This paper thus presents a multi-level model for recognizing which factor from a compiled list of 14 would impact a particular intercontinental interconnection project and for assessing the degree of the factor’s influence.In the first part of the model,the Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP)method is used to recognize the project’s most significant impact factors.Using the recognition results,the second part of the model can assess the degree of the factor’s influence on the project based on ratings provided by experts.A comprehensive evaluation can thus be provided.As a case study,the proposed Saudi Arabia-Ethiopia power grid interconnection project connecting Asia and Africa was analyzed.Derived from a combination of multiple opinions from experts,evaluations from the model will be of direct benefit to decision-makers,investors,project implementers,and engineers,providing them with a deeper insight into the project.
文摘As the big world hotel chains,Accor,InterContinental and Starwood Group took the different internationalization strategy to spread their hotels all over the world.This paper compared the strategies of them in the aspect of location,chain developing,affiliation,innovation and operating.From the result of the comparison,other worldwide hotel chain groups could be suggested when they build their internationalization strategies.
文摘The evolution of coronavirus disease(COVID-19)into a pandemic has severely hampered the usage of public transit systems.In a post-COVID-19 world,we may see an increased reliance on autonomous cars and personal rapid transit(PRT)systems,with inherent physical distancing,over buses,trains and aircraft for intracity,intercity,and interstate travel.However,air travel would continue to be the dominant mode of intercontinental transportation for humans.In this study,we perform a comprehensive computational analysis,using ANSYS Fluent,of typical intercontinental aircraft ventilation systems to determine the seat where environmental factors are most conducive to human comfort with regards to air quality,protection from orally or nasally released pollutants such as CO_(2)and coronavirus,and thermal comfort levels.Air velocity,temperature,and air pollutant concentration emitted from the nose/mouth of fellow travelers are considered for both Boeing and Airbus planes.In each plane,first class,business class,and economy class sections were analyzed.We present conclusions as to which is the optimum seat in each section of each plane and provide the data of the environmental conditions to support our inferences.The findings may be used by the general public to decide which seat to occupy for their next intercontinental flight.Alternatively,the commercial airliners can use such a model to plan the occupancy of the aircraft on long-duration intercontinental flights(viz.,Airbus A380 and Boeing B747).
基金We gratefully acknowledge the support of TWAS-USM Postgraduate Fellowship and Research University Grant(RU)(1001/PBIOLOGI/815086).
文摘Aims Liana research has increased in the past two decades,yet there is still inadequate comparison of liana communities at a cross-con-tinental scale.We compared liana assemblages in tropical forest ecosystems of Ghana and Malaysia,thereby determining patterns and mechanisms that are common or unique to the regions.Methods Liana diversity,community structure and taxonomic composition were determined in 60 plots of 40×40 m2 in three forest types(primary,disturbed secondary,selectively logged)in each biogeo-graphic area.Two traits,climbing mechanisms and dispersal modes were determined for all species and individuals via direct field observation and with published literature.Data were analyzed at biogeographic(using combined forest data)and forest-type levels.Important Findings Both observed and rarefied-extrapolated species richness of lianas were significantly higher in Ghanaian forests compared to Malaysian forests.In most cases,species diversity indices(Shannon diversity index,Margalef,Fisher’s alpha)showed significantly higher liana diversity at Ghanaian forests at biogeographic and forest-type lev-els.Similarly,Ghanaian forests harbored significantly higher values of liana abundance and basal area than Malaysian forests at both biogeographic and forest-type levels.The taxonomic composition of lianas differed considerably between the two biogeographic areas at all levels,although similarity in composition increased at generic and family levels.Though above-ground biomass of lianas was simi-lar between the two biogeographic regions,variations occurred at forest-type level between the two regions.The two biogeographic areas showed some similarities in assemblages of liana climbing mechanisms.Although more species of lianas were adapted for animal dispersal than other dispersal modes in both countries,the majority of liana individuals in Ghana were wind dispersed whereas the majority of liana individuals in Malaysia were animal dispersed.We speculate that the differences in liana community assemblages between the two biogeographic areas are due to historical and evo-lutionary processes,as well as climatic variation between the two biogeographic regions.
基金Subject supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Royal Society of UK and China Association for Science and Technology.
文摘The maximum flooding event and condensed section are one hot subject in modern se-quence stratigraphy and cyclic stratigraphy. Condensed section (CS)is defined as very thinabyssal or bathyal facies stratigraphic unit, with extremely low rate of sedimentation andbroad extension at the maximum flooding age. It is an important indicator fordetermination of the maximum flooding event. In recent years, the coneeption ofcondensed section has been opened up in not only its formation depth but also thedistributive scope after the discovery of glauconitic CS in North China Platform inCambrian by the aothors, and the condensed section is defined as the low-rate marinestratigraphic unit formed at the maximum flooding stage. It is the key to age determinationand correlation of craton basinal sequence.
文摘There is an increasing interest on the intercontinental transport of air pollution among the three main emission regions at northern mid-latitudes:North America,Europe,and East Asia.Air pollutants with sufficient long lifetime can be transported from one continent to another.Observations from ground sites,aircraft and satellites have demonstrated this intercontinental-scale transport of air pollutants in the free troposphere.Numerical models have been applied to understand the pathways of the transport and the impact of intercontinental pollution transport.This paper reviews current observational evidence and modeling studies of intercontinental transport of ozone and its precursors,and the resulting impacts on air quality.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(Grant number,2022B1111040002)the Collaborative Research Fund from Research Grant Council of the Government of Hong Kong SAR(Grant numbers,C7147-20G,C7003-20G).
文摘Salmonella Corvallis ST1541 has recently emerged as a globally disseminated pathogenic strain that often causes severe food-borne infections.Unlike most pandemic serotypes of Salmonella,the ST1541 strains harbored ColRNA1 plasmids that contain qnr-like determinants known to be responsible for the increasing incidence of ciprofloxacin-resistant food-borne Salmonella infections.In this study,we conducted a genomic analysis of a global collection of 388 S.Corvallis ST1541 strains collected within a twenty-year period.We investigated the genetic characteristics of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance(PMQR)plasmids harbored by these S.Corvallis strains,established a mini-mum spanning tree(MST)to determine the temporal and spatial distribution of the top 10 MST clusters,inferred a time-phylogenies for the major sub-lineages and traced the routes of international dissemination of this serotype strains.Bayesian algorithm predicted that UK might be the origin of S.Corvallis strains currently prevalent in various countries.This idea is supported by the observation of the emergence of intercontinental-disseminated clonal strains and extensive transmission of the extensive-drug resistance(XDR)-encoding plasmid pSA663.This study there-fore provides valuable insight into the evolution of globally transmitted S.Corvallis strains and suggests a need to strengthen cooperation between different countries to control the dissemination of these drug-resistant bacteria.
文摘Cuisine for Charity is one of the most important annual events for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) hotels in Beijing. It is a good opportunity not only for chefs to showcase them-selves, learn from each other and improve their cooking skills, but also to show that we take care of our social responsibilities.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41230313 and 40930424)
文摘ABSTRACT： The Longmenshan Range is a tectonically composite intracontinental orogen. Its structure, deformation and spatial evolution reflect multiple kinematic eposides and variable dynamics especially during Post-Middle to Post-Late Triassic time. Field work, lower-temperature thermochronological data and U-Pb detrital zircon ages indicate document down-dip zonation and along-strike segmentation dem- onstrated by significant differences in geological structure, intensity of deformation and deformation- involved strata, uplift and cooling processes. Low-temperature thermochronology and U-Pb detrital zir- con ages reveal a period of tectono-thermal quiescence with slow uplift and cooling during post Early Norian to Rhaetian orogeny, followed by rapid cooling and uplift during the Late Cenozoic accompanied by coeval southeastward thrusting and southwestward propagation of defromation. The Longmenshan Range formed by S-N striking compression exerted by the Qinling orogen, E-W striking compression by the Tibetan Plateau and SE-striking compression by the Yangtze Plate. We propose a southwestward propagation model for the Longmenshan Range based our observations of zonation, segmentation and composite evolutional processes during the Late Triassic superimposed by development of the differen- tial uplift and cooling processes that shows southern segments of the Longmenshan Range during Post-Jurassic times.
文摘In the Central Orogenic Belt, China, two UHP metamorphic belts are discriminated mainly based on a detailed structural analysis of the Kanfenggou UHP metamorphic fragment exposed in the eastern Qinling orogen, and together with previous regional structural, petrological and geochronological data at the scale of the orogenic domain. The first one corresponds to the South Altun North Qaidam North Qinling UHP metamorphic belt. The other is the Dabie Sulu UHP and HP metamorphic belts. The two UHP metamorphic belts are separated by a series of tectonic slices composed by the Qinling rock group, Danfeng rock group and Liuling or Foziling rock group etc. respectively, and are different in age of the peak UHP metamorphism and geodynamic implications for continental deep subduction and collision. Regional field and petrological relationships suggest that the Kanfenggou UHP metamorphic fragment that contains a large volume of the coesite and microdiamond bearing eclogite lenses is compatible with the structures recognized in the South Altun and North Qaidam UHP metamorphic fragments exposed in the western part of China, thereby forming a large UHP metamorphic belt up to 1 000 km long along the orogen strike. This UHP metamorphic belt represents an intercontinental deep subduction and collision belt between the Yangtze and Sino Korean cratons, occurred during the Paleozoic. On the other hand, the well constrained Dabie Sulu UHP and HP metamorphic belts occurred mainly during Triassic time (250-220 Ma), and were produced by the intracontinental deep subduction and collision within the Yangtze craton. The Kanfenggou UHP metamorphic fragment does not appear to link with the Dabie Sulu UHP and HP metamorphic belts along the orogen. There is no reason to assume the two UHP metamorphic belts as a single giant deep subduction and collision zone in the Central Orogenic Belt situated between the Yangtze and Sino Korean cratons. Therefore, any dynamic model for the orogen must account for the development of UHP metamorphic rocks belonging to the separate two tectonic belts of different age and tectono metamorphic history.
文摘Decarbonizing the power sector is a necessary step towards a low-carbon future. Interconnecting power systems on different continents could be a method to contribute to such a future, by utilizing highly efficient renewable resources around the globe, while simultaneously providing additional benefits of power system integration. In this paper, we describe the process of constructing and simulating a global interconnected power system model with high technical and temporal resolution. Being the first of its kind on the global scale, this paper is designed to showcase the proof of concept as an intermediate step to a high resolution global model, by integrating an existing European power system model with the North-American continent. The work to date has been focused on testing the methodology and building up necessary knowledge to realistically simulate the functionality of a possible future global grid. Some initial results are analysed to support the viability of the model and the concept in general. Furthermore, key factors influencing the development and optimal performance of the global interconnected power system model are identified.
基金This study was supported by grants from Natural Sciences Foundation of China(31760055)Natural Sciences Foundation of Hunan Province(2019JJ40232 and 2019JJ40233)+2 种基金Comprehensive Scientific Investigation of Biodiversity from the Wuling Mountains(2014FY110100)the Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate(CX2018B724)the John D.and Catherine T.MacArthur Foundation.
文摘Maianthemum is a genus with more than 35 species from the tribe Polygonateae(Asparagaceae),widely distributed between North to Central Americas and eastern Asia with high diversity in the easternHimalayas to the Hengduan Mountains of SW China.Although most species from SW China form a well-supported clade,phylogenetic relationships within this clade remain unclear.With a broad level of taxon sampling and an extensive character sampling fromeight DNA regions,this study intends to revisit the phylogeny and biogeography of the genus to better understand the divergence patterns of species from SW China.Phylogenetic results suggested the monophyly of Maianthemum with recognition of nine strongly supported clades,but backbone relationships among these clades remained largely uncertain.For the SWChina clade,individuals from the same species are grouped into different lineages.Our results revealed that the fast radiation of the SWChina cladewas occurred in the eastern Himalayas,followed by subsequent radiation in the Hengduan Mountains in the Pliocene.Intercontinental disjunctions of Maianthemum in the Northern Hemisphere appear to have occurred multiple times during the late Miocene to the Pliocene,likely resulted by a combination of both vicariance and long-distance dispersal events.
文摘In the Early Mesozoic period intercontinental movements of the Junggar and Tuva-Mongolian lithosphere terranes were accompanied by the deformation of the Paleozoic tectonic substrate and by the formation of a new tectonic system of Inner Asia, the Altai collision belt. The qualitative change of the initial structure covered more than 30% ~35% of the region. and the zonal distribution of these new formations determined the belt configuration and inner peculiarities. Residual mosaic-block terranes of the Paleozoic substrate and specific collision systems are distinguished and described in this paper. The main elements of these structures are crumple zones (collision sutures). Analysis of the rock massif regional dynamometamorphism and the spatial distribution of stress-formations in Altai is the principal peculiarity of the method for recognizing the Early Mesozoic collision system. Tectonites of destruction zones (D-tectonites ) . cataclastic flow (C-tectonites ) and plastic flow (P-tectonites) are the members of these formations. Each kind of tectonites is specific for conditions of the initial substrate transformation during the collision and has its own indicator peculiarities. Isotopic dating of stress-formations in Altai gives 260~230 Ma.
文摘Introduction The Caspian-Black Sea-Mediterranean Corridor["CORRIDOR"]encompasses the Eurasian intercontinental basins of the Caspian,Black,Marmara,Aegean,and Eastern Mediterranean(Levantine)seas with their connecting straits and coasts.Periodic connection/isolation of the basins during the Quaternary predetermined their specific environmental conditions and particular hydrologic regimes,and thus,the area,and especially the Ponto-Caspian,represents a“natural laboratory”to study the responses of semi-isolated and isolated basins to climate changes.
