Second-Order PDEs in 3D with Einstein–Weyl Conformal Structure

Einstein–Weyl geometry is a triple $$({\mathbb {D}},g,\omega )$$ ( D , g , ω ) where $${\mathbb {D}}$$ D is a symmetric connection, [g] is a conformal structure and $$\omega $$ ω is a covector such that $$\bullet $$ ∙ connection $${\mathbb {D}}$$ D preserves the conformal class [g], that is, $${\mathbb {D}}g=\omega g$$ D g = ω g ; $$\bullet $$ ∙ trace-free part of the symmetrised Ricci tensor of $${\mathbb {D}}$$ D vanishes. Three-dimensional Einstein–Weyl structures naturally arise on solutions of second-order dispersionless integrable PDEs in 3D. In this context, [g] coincides with the characteristic conformal structure and is therefore uniquely determined by the equation. On the contrary, covector $$\omega $$ ω is a somewhat more mysterious object, recovered from the Einstein–Weyl conditions. We demonstrate that, for generic second-order PDEs (for instance, for all equations not of Monge–Ampère type), the covector $$\omega $$ ω is also expressible in terms of the equation, thus providing an efficient ‘dispersionless integrability test’. The knowledge of g and $$\omega $$ ω provides a dispersionless Lax pair by an explicit formula which is apparently new. Some partial classification results of PDEs with Einstein–Weyl characteristic conformal structure are obtained. A rigidity conjecture is proposed according to which for any generic second-order PDE with Einstein–Weyl property, all dependence on the 1-jet variables can be eliminated via a suitable contact transformation.

Almost Cosymplectic $$(k,\mu )$$-metrics as $$\eta$$-Ricci Solitons

In this paper, we study $$\eta$$ η -Ricci solitons on almost cosymplectic $$(k,\mu )$$ ( k , μ ) -manifolds. As an application, it is proved that if an almost cosymplectic $$(k,\mu )$$ ( k , μ ) -metric with $$k<0$$ k < 0 represents a Ricci soliton, then the potential vector field of the Ricci soliton is a strict infinitesimal contact transformation, and the corresponding almost cosymplectic manifold is locally isometric to a Lie group whose local structure is determined completely by $$k<0$$ k < 0 . In addition, a concrete example is constructed to illustrate the above result.

η-Ricci solitons and almost η-Ricci solitons on para-Sasakian manifolds

In this paper, we study para-Sasakian manifold [Formula: see text] whose metric [Formula: see text] is an [Formula: see text]-Ricci soliton [Formula: see text] and almost [Formula: see text]-Ricci soliton. We prove that, if [Formula: see text] is an [Formula: see text]-Ricci soliton, then either [Formula: see text] is Einstein and in such a case the soliton is expanding with [Formula: see text] or it is [Formula: see text]-homothetically fixed [Formula: see text]-Einstein manifold and in such a case the soliton is shrinking with [Formula: see text]. We show the same conclusion when the para-Sasakian manifold [Formula: see text] is of [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] is an almost [Formula: see text]-Ricci soliton with [Formula: see text] as infinitesimal contact transformation. Finally, we prove that, if the para-Sasakian manifold [Formula: see text] of [Formula: see text] admits a gradient almost [Formula: see text]-Ricci soliton with [Formula: see text], then [Formula: see text] is Einstein. Suitable examples are constructed to justify our results.

Mathematical modelling to study the horizontal transfer of antimicrobial resistance genes in bacteria: current state of the field and recommendations

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest public health challenges we are currently facing. To develop effective interventions against this, it is essential to understand the processes behind the spread of AMR. These are partly dependent on the dynamics of horizontal transfer of resistance genes between bacteria, which can occur by conjugation (direct contact), transformation (uptake from the environment) or transduction (mediated by bacteriophages). Mathematical modelling is a powerful tool to investigate the dynamics of AMR; however, the extent of its use to study the horizontal transfer of AMR genes is currently unclear. In this systematic review, we searched for mathematical modelling studies that focused on horizontal transfer of AMR genes. We compared their aims and methods using a list of predetermined criteria and used our results to assess the current state of this research field. Of the 43 studies we identified, most focused on the transfer of single genes by conjugation in Escherichia coli in culture and its impact on the bacterial evolutionary dynamics. Our findings highlight the existence of an important research gap in the dynamics of transformation and transduction and the overall public health implications of horizontal transfer of AMR genes. To further develop this field and improve our ability to control AMR, it is essential that we clarify the structural complexity required to study the dynamics of horizontal gene transfer, which will require cooperation between microbiologists and modellers.

*-Ricci soliton on (κ, μ)′-almost Kenmotsu manifolds

Let (M, g) be a non-Kenmotsu (κ, μ)′-almost Kenmotsu manifold of dimension 2n + 1. In this paper, we prove that if the metric g of M is a *-Ricci soliton, then either M is locally isometric to the product ℍn+1(−4)×ℝn or the potential vector field is strict infinitesimal contact transformation. Moreover, two concrete examples of (κ, μ)′-almost Kenmotsu 3-manifolds admitting a Killing vector field and strict infinitesimal contact transformation are given.

Mathematical Modelling to Study the Horizontal Transfer of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Bacteria: Current State of the Field and Recommendations

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest public health challenges we are currently facing. To develop effective interventions against this, it is essential to understand the processes behind the spread of AMR. These are partly dependent on the dynamics of horizontal transfer of resistance genes between bacteria, which can occur by conjugation (direct contact), transformation (uptake from the environment) or transduction (mediated by bacteriophages). Mathematical modelling is a powerful tool to investigate the dynamics of AMR, however its application to study the horizontal transfer of AMR genes is currently unclear. In this systematic review, we searched for mathematical modelling studies which focused on horizontal transfer of AMR genes. We compared their aims and methods using a list of predetermined criteria, and utilized our results to assess the current state of this research field. Of the 43 studies we identified, most focused on the transfer of single genes by conjugation in Escherichia coli in culture, and its impact on the bacterial evolutionary dynamics. Our findings highlight the existence of an important research gap on the dynamics of transformation and transduction, and the overall public health implications of horizontal transfer of AMR genes. To further develop this field and improve our ability to control AMR, it is essential that we clarify the structural complexity required to study the dynamics of horizontal gene transfer, which will require cooperation between microbiologists and modellers.

Mathematical Modelling to Study the Horizontal Transfer of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Bacteria: Current State of the Field and Recommendations

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest public health challenges we are currently facing. To develop effective interventions against this, it is essential to understand the processes behind the spread of AMR. These are partly dependent on the dynamics of horizontal transfer of resistance genes between bacteria, which can occur by conjugation (direct contact), transformation (uptake from the environment) or transduction (mediated by bacteriophages). Mathematical modelling is a powerful tool to investigate the dynamics of AMR, however its application to study the horizontal transfer of AMR genes is currently unclear. In this systematic review, we searched for mathematical modelling studies which focused on horizontal transfer of AMR genes. We compared their aims and methods using a list of predetermined criteria, and utilized our results to assess the current state of this research field. Of the 26 studies we identified, most focused on the transfer of single genes by conjugation in Escherichia coli in culture, and its impact on the bacterial evolutionary dynamics. Our findings highlight the existence of an important research gap on the dynamics of transformation and transduction, and the overall public health implications of horizontal transfer of AMR genes. To further develop this field and improve our ability to control AMR, it is essential that we clarify the structural complexity required to study the dynamics of horizontal gene transfer, which will require cooperation between microbiologists and modellers.

Mineralogical and geochemical evidenceof contact transformation of Dzhusа base metal massive sulfide deposit (South Urals)

Dzhusа volcanogenic massive sulfide deposit is characterized by a high concentration of dykes of basic and intermediate rocks. Thermal metamorphism of ore and recrystallization of ore minerals were caused by formation of post-ore dykes. It was shown that homogenization temperature regular increased from 156 °С at a distance of the dyke to 287-305 °С in its contact zone. Highly saline (6,4-15,7 wt.% eq. NaCl) water fluids saturated with CO2 suggest high pres- sure conditions (up to 1500 bars) and can result from contact and regional metamorphism.