bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Defining the minimal effective volume and amount of lidocaine to perform a femoral nerve block under ultrasound control.
Authors: Piacherski Valery , Marachkou Aliaksei
Published: October 2019

Background. The aim of our research was to define the minimal effective volume and amount of lidocaine with added adrenaline (1:200,000) to perform a femoral nerve block under ultrasound control and with neurostimulation.Methods. The chosen starting concentration of lidocaine was 1%, as the most widely applied solution for the peripheral blocks. Subsequently , depending upon the acquired results, we applied 0.75%, 1.5%, 2%, 3%, and 4% solutions in volumes that were defined in accordance with the results of the research. All blocks were performed with added adrenaline (1:200,000). In all, 181 blocks of the femoral nerve, in combination with sciatic nerve blocks, were carried out with the help of the electrostimulation of peripheral nerves, and under ultrasound.Results. While measuring the cross-sectional area of the femoral nerve, no valid intergroup differences were observed (p = 0.98). The cross-sectional area of the femoral nerve within the region of the performed block was 0.27 cm2 (range: 0.24–0.3 cm2). Our research indicated that the minimal efficient volume of lidocaine that was necessary for the development of a complete block of the femoral nerve was 5 ml, and the amount of 75 mg. Conclusion. For a complete motor and sensory block of the femoral nerve: the minimum effective volume of local anesthetics was 5 ml; and the minimum effective amount of lidocaine was 75 mg. А complete block of the femoral nerve was achieved only with the spreading of local anesthetic along the whole circumference of the femoral nerve.
High-Throughput Sequencing of Virus-infected Cucurbita pepo Samples Revealed The Presence of Zucchini Shoestring Virus in Zimbabwe
Authors: Karavina Charles , Ibaba Jacques Davy , Gubba Augustine
Published: October 2019

Objectives: Plant-infecting viruses remain a serious challenge towards achieving food security worldwide. Cucurbits, in Zimbabwe, like in the other parts of the world, are used in various ways. A small-scaled cucurbit virus survey was conducted in Zimbabwe during the 2014 and 2015 growing seasons. Cucurbit leaf samples displaying virus-like symptoms were collected and stored until analysis. The samples were then subjected to next-generation sequencing (NGS). The data generated from NGS were analysed using genomics technologies. Zucchini shoestring virus (ZSSV), a cucurbit-infecting potyvirus previously described in South Africa was one of the viruses identified. The genomes of three ZSSV isolates from Zimbabwe are described in this note. Results: The three ZSSV isolates had the same genome size of 10297 bp excluding the polyA tail with a 43% GC content. The large open reading frame (ORF) was found at positions 69 to 10106 on the genome and encodes a 3345 amino acids long polyprotein which had the same cleavage site sequences as those described on the South African isolates except for the P1-pro site. The smaller ORF, also called the pretty interesting Potyviridae ORF, was located at positions 3611 to 3793 on the genomes for all three ZSSV isolates.
Optimal selection of number and location of pressure sensors in water distribution systems using geostatistical tools coupled with genetic algorithm
Authors: Soroush Fattah , Abedini Mohammad J.
Published: October 2019

This paper presents a novel methodology for designing an optimal pressure sensor to make average pressure field in water distribution systems (WDS) more accurate via geostatistical tools coupled with genetic algorithm (GA) under normal operating condition. In light of this, the objective function is introduced based on geostatistical technique as variance of residual of block ordinary kriging (BOK). In order to solve the problem of sensor placement, three different approaches, so-called, simplified, exhaustive, and random search optimization are considered. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first time whereby geostatistical tools are used to design a pressure monitoring network in the WDS. The proposed methodology is first tested and verified on a literature case study of Anytown WDS and then is applied to a real-world case study referred to as C-Town consisting of five district metered areas (DMAs). The proposed methodology has several advantages over existing more conventional approaches which will be demonstrated in this paper. The results indicate that this method outperforms the conventional paradigms in current use in terms of mathematical labor and the results are quite promising.
Pension Funds ’ Investment Position in the Second Decade of XXI Century
Authors: Emelianov E. V.
Published: October 2019

The article explores investment position of pension funds which become important actors in the national economies and world investment flows; with comparative analysis of the pension funds based in different countries with different models of pension systems and investment regulatory practices. The role of pension funds as investors is based on accumulating growing funding which become nearly half of total OECD gross domestic product. The assets of pension funds in the second decade of the century are concentrated in US, United Kingdom, Canada, with pension funds in other countries less than 5% for each country. But assets of pension funds based in some other countries show significant growth. The article focuses on the pension funds’ assets structure and compares those in different countries. The perspectives of investment pension assets in the national economies and abroad will depend among other factors on the regulation of pension funds and their investments. Focusing on ensuring better access to different investment opportunities in the domestic market and abroad should go hand in hand with raising standards of risk management in pension fund investment.
The Influence of D. Trump’s Policy on International Trade
Authors: Chudinova K. O.
Published: October 2019

The increasing level of tension in the trade relations between the United States and other countries, especially China; the potential escalation of trade wars, when countries take more and more explicit retaliatory protectionist measures, becomes a sustainability risk to development of international trade. The US actions taken in 2018–2019 to protect the internal market turned into into a full-fledged trade war, directed primarily against China - the country the United States has the largest trade deficit with. The introduction of the US tariff restrictions on imports from China and several other countries has caused retaliatory measures, as a result the uncertainty of the prospects for international trade increases. Non-tariff measures, such as phytosanitary requirements and technical barriers to trade, have also seen an increase in restrictions.An important source of controversy is the different positions of countries regarding the permissible degree of state support for enterprises. Developed countries, especially the United States, Japan, and the countries of the European Union, have fairly rigidly regulated rules regarding free competition. A cause for great concern is not only the US trade war with China and its consequences for other countries, but also the problems of international trade regulation.
Viabilidade do extrato aquoso de Cyperus rotundus como indutor de enraizamento em estacas de videira em comparação com hormônios sintéticos
Authors: Thiesen Leonardo Antonio , Schmidt Denise , Holz Ezequiel , Altissimo Bruna Stringari , Pinheiro Marcos Vinícius Marques , Holz Evandro
Published: October 2019

O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o efeito do extrato aquoso de tubérculos de tiririca (Cyperus rotundus), comparando-o com a ação dos hormônios vegetais ácido indolbutírico e ácido naftalenoacético, em estacas de videira (Vitis vinifera L. [var. Bordô e Niágara]). O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 2 x 4, sendo duas variedades (Bordô e Niágara) e quatro indutores de enraizamento (ácido indolbutírico, ácido naftalenoacético, extrato aquoso de tiririca e água destilada – controle). Após 125 dias de condução do experimento, foram avaliados: número de folhas, número de raízes, número de brotos, comprimento da raiz, comprimento da parte aérea e massa seca da raiz e das folhas. O extrato aquoso de tiririca promoveu resultados satisfatórios sobre o número de brotos e o comprimento de raízes, não diferindo estatisticamente dos hormônios vegetais sintéticos. Entretanto a resposta foi diferente entre as variedades, não ocasionando incremento significativo de massa seca de raiz e de folhas. O número de folhas das variedades de videira é dependente do genótipo, assim como a matéria seca de raiz e de folhas. O extrato aquoso de tiririca pode ser uma alternativa sustentável para promover o enraizamento de estacas, em função da presença de substâncias que estimulam o enraizamento.
Diversidade e redes de interação entre abelhas e plantas em áreas de várzea na Floresta Nacional (Flona) de Três Barras – Santa Catarina, Brasil
Authors: Kloc Patrícia Bachniuk , SILVA Thiago Merighi Vieira da , HOLDEFER Daniela Roberta , OLIVEIRA Favízia Freitas de , Woitowicz-Gruchowski Franciélli Cristiane
Published: October 2019

A polinização é um serviço ecossistêmico de extrema importância no ambiente natural, garantindo muitos benefícios à biodiversidade e à manutenção dos ecossistemas. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo investigar a diversidade da apifauna e delinear as redes de interações entre espécies de plantas e abelhas em áreas de várzea, na Floresta Nacional de Três Barras (SC, Brasil). Foram selecionadas três áreas de várzeas para a amostragem de abelhas nas flores, cada uma com seis parcelas de 1 ha. As coletas ocorreram durante a primavera e o verão de 2016 e 2017. Coletaram-se 1.656 abelhas, distribuídas em 99 espécies. Apidae foi a família mais abundante e Halictidae a família mais rica em espécies. As espécies mais abundantes foram Apis mellifera scutellata, Melipona (Eomelipona) marginata, Plebeia emerina, Trigona spinipes, Rhophitulus flavitarsis, Tetraglossula sp., Scaptotrigona bipunctata, Bombus (Thoracobombus) pauloensis. As interações entre as espécies de abelhas e plantas apresentaram um padrão generalista; a rede mostrou-se significativamente aninhada e modular. A comunidade de abelhas nos campos de várzea evidenciou alta riqueza de espécies em comparação a outros levantamentos na Região Sul do Brasil, especialmente se considerarmos que a área de estudo é um ambiente mais restrito. As espécies mais abundantes foram as eussociais, as quais são diversificadas nas florestas neotropicais, com destaque para Apis mellifera scutellata, uma espécie exótica, bastante populosa e generalista.
A gestão do conhecimento na fabricação de espumantes da Adega Chesini: um patrimônio imaterial familiar
Authors: Campos Priscila Espirito Santo , Telles Tamara Cecilia Karawejczyk
Published: October 2019

No segmento da vitivinicultura brasileira, principalmente na Região Sul do Brasil, em que existe uma composição de pequenas empresas familiares, levanta-se uma hipótese de como são transmitidos os conhecimentos adquiridos e repassados para as gerações, com relação aos seus produtos. Nesse sentido, esta pesquisa procura articular a memória de família, o conhecimento intraorganizacional e a produção de conhecimento imaterial sobre a fabricação de espumantes. O estudo apresentado deu-se na Adega Chesini (RS). Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se de pesquisa documental em site da empresa, atas, matérias de imprensa e entrevistas semiestruturadas com representantes da família e parceiros do negócio. Os resultados do estudo revelaram que: a) a socialização do conhecimento ocorre por meio de reuniões (formais, informais), participações em associações ligadas ao negócio e aprendizado do tipo “mestre e aprendiz”; b) a externalização dos conhecimentos acontece por intermédio do desenvolvimento da participação em eventos externos e premiações; c) a combinação do conhecimento decorre da troca de e-mails, da utilização de WhatsApp e de acesso ao site da Adega Chesini; d) na internalização, os métodos facilitadores são acesso a materiais de leitura, o site da adega e a criação de um espaço cultural dentro do terreno da empresa.
Coronary Fistula Between Left Anterior Descending Artery (LAD) and Pulmonary Artery (PA) Leading to Sudden Cardiac Death: Case Report with Literature Review
Authors: Battisha Ayman , Madoukh Bader , Sheikh Omar , Altibi Ahmed , Sheikh Shakil , Al-Sadawi Mohammed
Published: October 2019

Coronary Artery Fistulas (CAF) are inappropriate connections between a coronary artery
and a major vessel or a cardiac chamber. These fistulas may or may not present with symptoms, but
they need to be detected as early as possible in order to decide the most appropriate treatment
methodology (i.e. surgery vs. conservative management). We report the case of a 67-year-old female
with no modifiable cardiovascular risk factors who had an unwitnessed sudden death at home
during her ongoing evaluation of a fistula detected incidentally between the Left Anterior Descending
Artery (LAD) and the Pulmonary Artery (PA). This case highlights that early diagnosis and
treatment of symptomatic CAF are crucial to minimize the risk of sudden cardiac death. Although
the symptomatic fistula of LAD to PA has been reported in the literature multiple times, it has been
rarely reported that this fistula can result in sudden cardiac death.
Peran Sarana Pembelajaran dalam Mendukung Kemampuan Keterampilan Siswa SMK Program Keahlian Teknik Pemesinan Serang
Authors: Ramdani Sulaeman Deni , Maulani Ismi , Fawaid Moh
Published: October 2019

This study aims to analyze the role of learning facilities in supporting the skills of vocational students in Machining Departments in Serang. The method used in this study is a quantitative descriptive method. The population is 49 students of class XI majoring in machining. Data were collected using a questionnaire and were analyzed using the quantitative-descriptive technique. The examined variables are the workplace (bench work, metal measurement & testing, turning work, milling work, grinding work) with four aspects of learning facilities (furniture, equipment, educational media, other equipment), and skills (imitation, manipulation, precision, articulation, naturalization. The study finds that aspects of learning facilities are in the "appropriate" category which results are as follows: 1) bench work area 76.75%, 2) grinding work 74.50%, 3) metal measurement & testing 71.75%, 4) Milling work 67.25%, and 5) turning work 65.75%. Aspects of skills are in the "appropriate" category with the following result: 1) Turning work 78.80%, 2) bench work 78.20%, 3) grinding work 76.00%, 4) metal measurement & testing 75.00%, and 5) milling work 64.40%.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peranan sarana pembelajaran dalam mendukung keterampilan siswa SMK Jurusan Teknik Pemesinan di Serang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kuantitatif yang bertujuan untuk menjelaskan peranan sarana pembelajaran dalam mendukung keterampilan siswa. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 49 orang siswa kelas XI jurusan teknik pemesinan. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan angket. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif kuantitatif. Variabel yang ditelaah yaitu tempat kerja meliputi lima aspek yaitu kerja bangku, pengukuran & pengujian logam, kerja mesin bubut, kerja mesin frais, kerja mesin gerinda dengan empat aspek sarana pembelajaran yang ditinjau yaitu kelengkapan perabot, peralatan, media pendidikan, perlengkapan lain, dan empat aspek untuk keterampilan yaitu meniru, manipulasi, presisi, artikulasi, naturalisasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa aspek sarana pembelajaran masuk kategori “Sesuai” dengan hasil sebagai berikut, 1) area kerja bangku 76,75%, 2) Kerja Mesin Gerinda 74,50%, 3) Pengukuran & Pengujian Logam 71,75%, 4) Kerja Mesin Frais 67,25%, 5) Kerja Mesin Bubut 65,75%. Analisis data pada aspek keterampilan masuk kategori “Sesuai” dengan hasil sebagai berikut, 1) Kerja Mesin Bubut 78,80%, 2) Kerja bangku 78,20%, 3) Kerja Mesin Gerinda 76,00%, 4) Pengukuran & Pengujian Logam 75,00%, 5) Kerja Mesin Frais 64,40%.
Online Dialogue with Medical Professionals: An Empirical Study of an Online “Ask the Doctor” Platform (Preprint)
Authors: Wang Ruojia , Huang Yun , Zhang Xinyi , Yao Yaxing
Published: October 2019

BACKGROUND

Accessing medical resources has been a challenging issue in China, particularly for people who do not live in big cities. Online “Ask the doctor” (AtD) services are gaining popularity rapidly. On AtDs, patients or their caregivers can ask questions to medical professionals and receive medical advice without going through the hassles of visiting local hospitals or doctors’ offices. However, the communication patterns and remaining challenges of this tool are understudied.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to (1) explore the dialogue patterns between the patients and the doctors on an AtD service in China, (2) identify issues and remaining challenges in this new form of communication.

METHODS

We conducted an exploratory study to analyze the dialogues between patients and doctors as well as patients’ reviews. To analyze the dialogue data, we took inspiration from the discourse analysis and focus on the various components of the dialogues. We also used thematic analysis to discover the underlying themes embedded in each dialogue, and identify themes from patient complaints.

RESULTS

We identified four stages in the dialogues between the patients and doctors, including the initiating stage, continuing stage, ending stage, and following up stage. We also summarized the common patterns in the first three stages and reasons for sending follow-up messages. Moreover, we identified 6 unique challenges of the AtD service, including (1) inefficient communication in the initial stage, (2) unfinished conversation in the ending stage, (3) communication is perceived as real-time by the patients, not by the doctors, (4) drawbacks of voice messages, (5) verge of the illegal behaviors, and (6) consultation is not worth the payment.

CONCLUSIONS

The AtD service provides the follow-up communication pattern which is considered as a good supplement of Chinese traditional health care. However, several barriers, such as ethical problems, mismatched perceptions and expectations, cost-effectiveness issue still need further investigation.

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Field Research of the Multilayer Selungur Cave (Fergana Valley, Republic of Kyrgyzstan)
Authors: Кривошапкин Андрей , Krivoshapkin Andrey , Колобова Ксения , Kolobova Ksenia , Шнайдер Светлана , Schneider Svetlana , Романенко Максим , Romanenko Maxim
Published: October 2019

The research paper describes the findings of recent excavations in Selungur cave (Fergana valley, Republic of Tajikistan). The study of found materials shows a complex snapshot of the formation of the Middle Paleolithic in the region, and that it is required to review the timeline and cultural background of this archaeological site.
The 2nd Russian National Academic & Practical Conference ”Improvement of interaction between the Russian Foundation for Basic Research and the regions of the Russian Federation in the issues of regional and youth competitions” (Tomsk, June 22–23, 2018)
Authors: Заболеева-Зотова Алла , Zaboleeva-Zotova Alla
Published: October 2019

The agenda of the conference was focused on the experience of the RFBR and the regions of the Russian Federation, identification of priority areas for joint work in regional and youth competitive programs to support basic R&D.
Russian National Academic Conference “Mikhail Prishvin’s Heritage in the System of Modern Humanities” (Yelets, April 20–21, 2018)
Authors: Трубицина Наталия , Trubitsyna Natalia
Published: October 2019

The Russian National Academic Conference “Mikhail Prishvin’s heritage in the system of modern humanities” held on April 21, 2018, at Yelets State University, was a landmark event not only for Russian and foreign scholars studying Prishvin’s works, but also for all experts in humanities. The reports presented at the conference uncovered various facets of the content and structure of Mikhail Prishvin’s artistic discourse shedding new light on poetics and stylistics, philosophical foundations and myth-making of the writer.
People’s adaptive behavior as a social development factor
Authors: Авраамова Елена , Avraamova Elena , Логинов Дмитрий , Loginov Dmitriy
Published: October 2019

The paper outlines the core approaches to the study of social development; it shows that people’s adaptation strategies can be a factor of social development amidst the sluggish economic growth. It reviews the adaptation resources of the population, quantitatively classifies people by low, medium and high adaptive potential; describes the socio-demographic composition of the respective groups.

The research provides insights into the most widespread adaptation strategies of the population based on a different combination of available social and economic development resources, including labor and financial strategies, investments in human capital, employment in personal households. It studies the link between the implemented strategies with welfare changes in the population groups. The authors construct the typology of adaptive behavior and show that the low resource potential of most people hampers the formation and rollout of effective adaptation.
Life and Folklore of “Nonexistent” Villages
Authors: Власова Марина , Vlasova Marina
Published: October 2019

The paper summarizes the research findings in the project “Folklore of “nonexistent” villages (features and contexts of existence)”. The highlight of the research project is preservation and continuity of folk art, people's memories amidst the radical changes in the traditional way of life in households and the outlook of people from the northern Russian rural communities. The in-depth and complex, connected with diverse areas of folklore, ethnography and history, this study of remote and “unpromising” villages broadens and refines our understanding of the current socio-economic status of Russian northern settlements, the spiritual culture and mentality of one of the indigenous groups – the Pomors.
Potential of Competence-Based Approach in the Educational Paradigm
Authors: Демченкова Оксана , Demchenkova Oksana
Published: October 2019

The paper provides an overview of the existing classifications of competencies related to the teaching of foreign languages in the higher education system. The work identifies separate classifications of competencies shaping an expert able to use a foreign language confidently for professional purposes, reviews the definitions of competencies provided in various studies. The author concludes about the ambiguity and heterogeneity of interpretations of the term “competence” in the academic and methodological works. Still, it is recognized that in all studies, there is awareness that the term “competence” is a complex concept in its structure. Competence is a sum of knowledge, skills and personal qualities helping a person to act independently in various professional and scientific areas and in line with the changing pragmatic conditions of communication. The author raises a question whether the competence-based approach is a key factor in improving the academic outcome and competence of the 21st century workforce, analyzes the feasibility of applying individual competencies in teaching a foreign language in non-language universities in order to determine the real potential of this approach for solving problems in the paradigm of higher education. The key takeaway is about the need for careful selection of competencies, whose successful formation is feasible in the given conditions and in line with the goals of the modern educational process.
New Approaches to Treating Depression: Impact of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Authors: Изнак Андрей , Iznak Andrey , Изнак Екатерина , Iznak Ekaterina , Олейчик Игорь , Oleychik Igor' , Медведева Татьяна , Medvedeva Tat'yana
Published: October 2019

A comprehensive clinical, psychological and neurophysiological study shows that even a short course of high-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) of the frontal left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex (dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC)) largely enhances and accelerates the effects of antidepressants by relieving the symptoms of depression and improving the functional condition of the brain and impaired cognitive functions used in the logical and intuitive decision-making. Here, the therapeutic effects of TMS rely on the activation of not only the left hemisphere DLPFC itself, but also of a number of related subcortical brain structures. The study shows that high-frequency TMS of the left hemisphere DLPFC as part of a combination treatment of depression is a promising non-invasive non-medicated method for overcoming drug resistance, improving the clinical state, functional state of the brain and cognitive functioning of patients with depression.
Humanism of Maxim Gorky — a Writer and Public Figure at 150 (Paris, 2 October; Naples, 25–26 October; Sorrento, 27 October, 2018)
Authors: Полонский Вадим , Polonskiy Vadim , Московская Дарья , Moskovskaya Dar'ya , Ариас-Вихиль Марина , Arias-Vihil' Marina
Published: October 2019

This year is the 150th anniversary of A.M. Gorky’s birthday. His social initiatives and his unique talent as a writer are preserved in the cultural memory of not only Russia, but also of many other countries. A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature (under the auspices of the Russian Academy of Sciences) arranged three major international events with the support of the RFBR: a round table “Humanism of Maxim Gorky — a Writer and Public Figure” at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris on October 2, 2018 (France), International conference “Ideological Contexts of M. Gorky’s Creativity” on October 25–26, 2018, in Naples (Italy) and the unveiling of M. Gorky’s monument on October 27 in Sorrento (Italy).
The Russian Empire and Central Asia: Legal Relations in the Context of Frontier Modernization
Authors: Почекаев Роман , Pochekaev Roman
Published: October 2019

The paper is the first attempt to obtain insights into the legal relations of the Russian Empire with the countries of Central Asia based on the concept of frontier modernization. The author identifies the main stages of legal cooperation between Russia and Central Asian states in the 18th — early 20th centuries, reveals the main means and methods, by which the Russian government tried to influence the legal development of the countries and peoples of the region in each of the investigated stages. Here, he compares them with similar processes implemented by the Russian Empire in its other eastern border regions. According to the author, the incomplete frontier modernization process in the Central Asian khanates (unlike in Transcaucasia, Kazakhstan, etc.) was associated both with their formal legal status (the actual protectorate of the Russian Empire with formal independence) and with the political situation (the revolutionary events of 1917, which toppled the empire).
Satirikon Theater and the Modern Status of Acting: Problem Definition
Authors: Трубочкин Дмитрий , Trubochkin Dmitriy
Published: October 2019

The paper defines the problem and outlines approaches to the study of the status of acting in the system of modern theater. Actors have occupied an indisputable preeminent position in the theater since the antiquity until the turn of the 19th–20th centuries, when director’s theater emerged in the avant-garde tradition and there was confrontation between the old and new artistic systems (“actor’s” and “director’s” theater), which today shapes the dynamics of the theatrical process. The experience of the Satirikon Theater and its director K. Raikin, which eagerly apply the actor’s transformation in their performances, is considered essential for determining the essence of contemporary understanding of acting. This experience is summarized in several theses, confirmed by examples from the performances of Satirikon of the 2000s.
V.P. Adrianova-Peretts’s Memorial Library As an Artifact of History of Russian Philological Science Rising
Authors: Бородихин Андрей , Borodihin Andrey , Юдин Алексей , Yudin Aleksey
Published: October 2019

The article characterizes V.P. Adrianova-Peretts’s memorial library that is currently divided into two parts stored in Rare Book and Manuscript Department of the SPSTL SD RAS (Novosibirsk) and the Library of the Institute of the Russian Literature (Pushkin House of the Russian Academy of Sciences) (Saint Petersburg). The collection is based on books purchased by V.N. Peretts (i.e., academician, V.P. Adrianova-Peretts’s husband). The library summarizes research interests because it includes books related to philology, history and literature search methodology, as well as ethnographic and folk books dedicated to various national cultures. The memorial library contains several rarities.

Authors analysed the library composition and sources of several books. Several inscriptions and autographs observed on the library books were submitted and analysed. Records of famous scientists (historians, ethnographers, philologists etc.) were detected among them. Unique D.S. Likhachyov’s inscriptions designed as ornaments of ancient Russian manuscripts were particularly noted.
Shostakovich’s Music as an Object for Hermeneutics
Authors: Акопян Левон , Akopyan Levon
Published: October 2019

The article considers different models of musical hermeneutics; their productivity is assessed with respect to the music of Shostakovich, the very nature of which makes it a favourite object of hermeneutical interpretations. A comparative analysis of various essays in finding out hidden meanings in Shostakovich’s works allows us to draw some conclusions regarding the scholarly and informative value of different approaches to the hermeneutics of Shostakovich’s oeuvre and to the hermeneutics of music in general. A special attention is paid to the decryption of enigmatic associations in two works by Shostakovich, the Tenth Symphony and the Viola Sonata.
Use of Cardiac and Cerebral Biopotential-Operated Neurointerfaces in Management of Stress-Induced Disorders
Authors: Федотчев Александр , Fedotchev Aleksandr , Парин Сергей , Parin Sergey , Полевая Софья , Polevaya Sof'ya
Published: October 2019

Neurointerfaces or computerized management information systems using back coupling from a patient’s bioelectrical parameters during a treatment. They come into use for non-drug management of a patient’s functional status. A musical neurointerface with a double back coupling from a subject’s cerebral biopotentials was previously developed and successfully applied to manage stress-induced disorders. This paper deals with an experiment involving a musical neurointerface where a double light and musical back coupling coming from electroencephalographic (EEG) parameters is accompanied with control signals related to cardiac rhythm. During an examination period stressed volunteers listened to music-like flute-like signals whose key and intensity were varied in a smooth manner in a close relationship with current amplitude of a predominant EEG spectral segment (oscillator alpha EEG) and observed real-time light signals obtained by direct transformation of digitized EEG into LED twinkles. Flute sounds with variable key and intensity were accompanied with sound signals coming from current cardiac rhythm of a subject. These exposures resulted in positive alterations of objective and subjective parameters (including significant growth of EEG alpha-rhythm capacity vs. background, decreased stress index of cardiac activity, increased estimation values of health status and mood, reduced level of emotional deadaptation). These effects are associated with involved perception and processing of important interoceptive signals to multisensory integration and neuroplasticity mechanisms, as well as brain resonance mechanisms responsible for functional status recovery influenced by light and musical stimulation controlled by human cerebral and cardiac biopotentials.
Archaeological Studies of the Bronze Age Artifacts in Western Tajikistan
Authors: Кутимов Юрий , Kutimov Yuriy
Published: October 2019

During the Bronze Age ancient agricultural and cattle-breeding tribes with different life styles, economic activities and material culture development levels reclaimed the territory of current Tajikistan. Archaeological studies (2012-2014, 2017) of the Western Hissar Valley (Tajikistan) revealed new data indicating active cultural contacts between various population groups in the Bronze Age.
Russian National Youth Scientific School Conference with International Participants “Historical Research Burning Issues: Young Researchers’ Point of View” (Novosibirsk, September, 27–29, 2018)
Authors: Морозова Татьяна , Morozova Tat'yana , Слугина Виктория , Slugina Viktoriya
Published: October 2019

The article is focused on findings of the School Conference of young historians. The event was intended for development of professional skills and research culture of young scholars. Socio-political, socioeconomic and demographical historical issues, as well as ones related to source study and historiography were discussed. Also, study performance and potential extension of scientific topics were evaluated.
Studies of the Amur-Ussuri Province of Rock Art
Authors: Ласкин Артур , Laskin Artur , Дэвлет Екатерина , Devlet Ekaterina , Леванова Елена , Levanova Elena
Published: October 2019

Rock arts study represents research of ancient pictures or petroglyphs centering around life and beliefs of our ancestors. At the same time, this is a very complicated process of rescue and recovery of a great part of Russian cultural heritage. Stories or myths carved and drawn on a stone are permanently exposed to a negative impact of natural or anthropogenic factors. In fact, they erode and peel off, as well as they are overgrown with lichens and destroyed by tourists. Recording of these landmarks is a time-consuming important process intended to preserve the heritage for future generations. The article is focused on results of projects related to recording and studying of petroglyphs of the Far East falling into the Amur-Ussuri Province of rock art. Although locations of petroglyphs were found in the 19th century and they were introduced into scientific use in 1935, they still have a great research potential. Over the last 15 years, activities related to projects supported by the Russian Foundation for Humanities and the Russian Foundation for Basic Research and intended for resolution of fundamental issues of study of the most ancient human figurative activity were performed on landmarks of the Amur and Ussuri.
Sevastopol Images in Soviet Cultural Memory
Authors: Сибиряков Игорь , Sibiryakov Igor' , Волков Евгений , Volkov Evgeniy , Журавлёва Нелли , Zhuravleva Nelli
Published: October 2019

Key images of Sevastopol typical for the Soviet epoch, motives and mechanisms of their formation were found out and analysed in the article. Based on studies of various types of histo­rical records, authors drew a conclusion that cultural memory of the Soviet society maintained several predominant images of Sevastopol. “Fortress city”, “hero city” and “holiday city” were the most common ones. These images carried several ideas such as a battle between light and darkness (the good and the bad) based on the Gospels or heroic, even selfless, service to the Motherland perceived as the supreme goodness of a citizen that is closely related to a formal discourse of pre-revolutionary imperial Russia. Also, a concept of imminent revolution and construction of a classic socialistic city appeared as late as in the Soviet epoch was presented. The Soviet historical policy affected most commemorative practices, memorial and historical works, fiction about Sevastopol, as well as the city images presented in the figurative art, music, the stage and screen played a key part in formation of these images. At the same time, memorial policy of public institutions and several city heads adjusted creation of Sevastopol images rammed through “from upstairs”. Despite the Soviets’ intentions to create predominantly heroic images of Sevastopol “flavoured” with communistic ideology, as a result, they were pretty diversified (including both patriotic origin and lyric component). It is revealing that most Soviet people considered Sevastopol not only as a “hero city” but also as a “holiday city” fulfilled dreams of the late Soviet society.
Russian Engineering Dynasties in the Light of Modernizational Changes
Authors: Мансуров Валерий , Mansurov Valeriy , Иванова Елена , Ivanova Elena
Published: October 2019

The article describes causes and occasions of rise and functioning of Russian engineering dynasties. It emphasises necessity of interdisciplinary study of the dynasty as a social and cultural phenomenon with an intergenerational family resource, family-based professional strategy, informal methods and practices of parenting in an existing professional environment in conditions of altering economical, scientific, technical, social and cultural circumstances. Study of a professional dynasty rise and dying enables division of significant formation stages and elucidates specific features of a Russian engineering dynasty functioning. Burning issues that should be resolved in the frame of modern modernization processes are mentioned. In particular, they represent low credibility and social status of engineership; absence of well-developed social and economical support of engineering development; lack of qualified engineers, on the one hand, and unpromising career of an engineer, on the other hand; non-consolidated engineering community. Authors propose several ways to improve efficiency of engineering community activity.
Methodology of Legal Language Analysis in Herbert Hart’s Works (1949–1961)
Authors: Касаткин Сергей , Kasatkin Sergey
Published: October 2019

The article includes a review of the research of a problematic historical and theoretical reconstruction of genesis and development of legal language analysis methodology proposed by Herbert Hart, a notable British legal expert. In the first part the author describes the philosophical basis of the Hart’s methodological concept (1949-1961) and defends a conclusion that analytical linguistic philosophy played a key part in its formation. The author affirms J.L. Austin’s key impact and intermediating secondary L. Wittgenstein’s influence on Hart. He mentions broad sources of Hart’s “open texture” concept that cannot be boiled down to F. Waismann’s views. The second part is focused on Hart’s ascriptivism and withdrawal ability concept (1949). Its contradictions include syncretism of withdrawal ability senses and social concept ascriptivity, as well as a rigid link between “action” and “responsibility” concepts. The paper emphasises va­lue of the concept for formation of Hart’s legal methodology concept. The third part represents a study of Hart’s analytical law project (1950s) considered as a philo­sophical explanation of basic legal concepts related to “abnormal” legal language idea and appropriate method of “philosophical determination”. The latter is interpreted as a central exemplary method for Hart’s techniques of conceptual analysis in view of problematization of semantics-pragmatics relationship. The author reviews Hart’s discussions with J. Cohen, E. Bodenheimer and L. Fuller about analytical law consistency, records significance of their arguments and notes further transformation of the Hart’s concept into conventional legal science. The fourth part presents analysis of the treatise (1961) methodology as an analytical law and descriptive sociology research. Hart’s analysis of a law concept related to taxonomisation of cen­tral and borderline cases of its use is interpreted as an example of application of previously formed techniques intended for analysis of multivalent, open and compound concepts. The author mentions merits and demerits of Hart’s approach. At the same time, he proves a thesis concerning lack of necessary relationship between philosopher’s methodology and posi­tivistic legal consciousness.
Pushkin's Dynasty in the Sociocultural Space of Russia
Authors: Наумов Олег , Naumov Oleg , Журавлёв Валерий , Zhuravlev Valeriy
Published: October 2019

In 2018, a team of experts in history and genealogy completed the research phase of the project on the fundamental generalizing publication “The Pushkins: Family Encyclopaedia”. In terms of the applied methods, the encyclopaedia bases on the integrated sociogenic and logical approach, which, exemplified by the Pushkin’s family, helped to create a universal image of the noble dynasty in a broad historical context, show its contribution to the history of the Russian statehood and culture. The encyclopaedia sums up the long-term study of the Pushkin family. It dwells upon not only personalities, but also relevant estates, orders, public institutions, historical events, wars, kindred families, etc. The timeline covered by the publication is from the 13th century until now.
International Conference “Synthesis in Contemporary Musical Culture” (Rostov-on-Don, April 11–15, 2019)
Authors: Дёмина Вера , Demina Vera , Крылова Александра , Krylova Aleksandra
Published: October 2019

The conference members debated on a wide range of issues to analyse the synthesis of arts in the modern sociocultural space. The reports addressed the transformation of classical forms and genres impacted by synthesis, the emergence of new synthetic patterns that determine the evolution of music. The event summarized the global experience demonstrating the intensification of creative search and experimenting with any forms of artistic synthesis, and the role of technical means and IT technologies in this process. In the context of cross-sectoral debates, the interaction of the elite and mass, the psychology of perception, the relationship of music with the socio-cultural trends of modernity were reviewed. The result of the team discussion was the analysis and outlook for ways aimed to preserve and enhance the intellectual values of academic music.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETE BEAMS WITH NANO MATERIALS ADDITIVES
Authors: Hamdy Gehan A. , Ahmed Hossam Eldin H. , Barakat Asmaa Y. Y. , Mostafa Mostafa A.
Published: October 2019

Самоуплотняющийся бетон – это бетон, который течет и уплотняется под собственным весом без дополнительного воздействия; он имеет особый состав смеси, который обеспечивает высокую текучесть и устойчивость к расслоению. В данной статье представлены результаты исследования, направленного на изучение структурного поведения балок из самоуплотняющегося бетона с добавками нанокремнезема (Nano-SiO2) и наномарганцевого феррита (Nano-MnFe3O4). Было приготовлено десять типов смесей, содержащих добавки нано-SiO2 с тремя концентрациями: 1, 2 и 3 % от массы цемента и нано-MnFe3O4 с концентрациями 0,3, 0,5 и 0,7 %.Лабораторные испытания проводились для определения свойств свежеприготовленной смеси (пластичности, проходимости и устойчивость к расслоению), механических свойств (прочности на сжатие, прочности на раскалывание и прочности на изгиб) и долговечности (водопроницаемости и проникновения хлоридов). Результаты эксперимента показывают, что использование нанодобавок и замена 25 % цемента летучей золой улучшило механические свойства и повысило долговечность самоуплотняющегося бетона. Смеси с оптимальным составом были использованы для изготовления железобетонных балок, которые затем испытывались на изгиб до разрушения с целью исследования влияния нанодобавок на характеристики при изгибе.
Method of Protecting Access to the Information Resource of a Mobile Object of Informatization Based on Navigation Key
Authors: Aralbaev T. Z. , Galimov R. R. , Kameneva E. V. , Idrisov A. Sh. , Soldatov A. S.
Published: October 2019

Актуальность темы определяется широким развитием и применением мобильных вычислительных средств, использующихся для хранения и обработки конфиденциальных информационных ресурсов. Данная работа посвящена вопросам защиты информационных ресурсов в бортовой системе транспортных средств от несанкционированного доступа. Выявлены недостатки существующих подходов защиты подобных систем вследствие широких возможностей злоумышленников вне контролируемых зон воздействия как на средства защиты, так и на пользователей системы. В связи с этим предложен подход  защиты информационных ресурсов мобильных вычислительных средств, позволяющий получить доступ только в защищенных зонах. В статье разработана структурная модель многоуровневой системы защиты доступа к информационному ресурсу, включающая следующие уровни: физическую защиту, систему аутентификации, криптографическую и стеганографическую системы. Особенность данного метода заключается в том, что предлагается дополнить правила доступа к ресурсу данных подсистем контролем местоположения мобильного объекта информатизации. Это достигается за счет формирования ключей криптографической и стеганографической систем с учетом данных о географических координатах мобильного объекта. На основе данной модели разработано программное средство для защиты доступа к информационному ресурсу с учетом навигационного ключа, позволяющее повысить уровень защищенности мобильных объектов информатизации.
Modeling Of Mechanical Properties And Destruction Process Of Al/Cu Nanocomposites
Authors: Vakhrushev A. V. , Fedotov A. Yu. , Lekontsev A. T.
Published: October 2019

Цель данной работы – провести молекулярно-динамическое моделирование одноосного растяжения охлажденного композиции Al/Cu. Для проведения расчетов использовался программный комплекс LAMMPS, включающий в себя классический код молекулярной динамики. Для визуализации использовалась программа Ovito, имеющая большое количество функций, что предоставляет возможность пользователю тщательно исследовать полученные результаты. Для описания межатомного взаимодействия в нанокомпозите Al/Cu использовался потенциал погруженного атома EAM. Выбор потенциала обусловлен тем, что он адекватно описывает и воспроизводит свойства широкого класса материалов, в том числе металлов, полупроводников и сплавов. Моделирование осуществлялось в два этапа. На первом образец, состоящий из двух кристаллитов алюминия и меди в форме параллелепипедов, соединенных вдоль одной из сводных границ, размещался в расчетной области и охлаждался при постоянном давлении. Охлаждение осуществлялось для стабилизации наносистемы. На втором этапе, соответствующем деформации, температура и давление менялись в соответствии с протекающими физическими процессами. Для управления температурой и давлением на начальной стадии охлаждения использовался алгоритм термостата и баростата Нозе – Гувера. В работе продемонстрирован характер распределения продольных напряжений по всему объему кристалла в процессе растяжения. При достижении образцом предела упругости наблюдалось зарождение дефектов кристаллической решетки и распространение их по кристаллу в виде сдвигов и поворотов атомов в кристаллических плоскостях. Определены области зарождения пластических деформаций. Максимальное разрушение материала происходило по границе раздела. С помощью молекулярно-динамического моделирования были динамически исследованы параметры композиции Al/Cu (деформация, температура, механическое напряжение). Проведено сопоставление характеристик образца в процессе деформации. В условиях нагружения в материале реализуется множество процессов, включающих в себя зарождение дефектов, упругую и пластическую деформацию, генерацию повреждений с атомными перестройками.