Zamyatin\u27s Reception of Wells\u27s Fiction

In their article Zamyatin\u27s Reception of Well\u27s Fiction, Natalia Aksenova and Marina Albertovna Khatyamova examine several essays written by Yevgeny Zamyatin on Herbert Wells\u27s texts and analyse Zamyatin\u27s reception of Wells\u27s work. Wells\u27s ironic mindset, plot-driven writings, and attraction to parody drew Zamyatin\u27s attention. Zamyatin felt a rapport with the central role of plot dynamics, unorthodox socialist politics, and dystopian tendencies in Wells\u27s fiction. Discussions of the artistic qualities of Wells\u27s writings allow Zamyatin to expound upon his own aesthetic program, known as synthetism. In these discussions Zamyatin interprets Wells\u27s work as a complex interpretation of technological modernity where the line between humans and gods is actively blurred, and traces the origins of Wellsian fiction to his predecessors, mostly English-language adventure writers. In doing so, Zamyatin gives Wells credit for extending the typical adventure novel into a philosophical realm while keeping it entertaining and captivating. Furthermore, in terms of the reimagining of the Apollonian and Dionisyan opposition as an opposition between English and Irish in Zamyatin\u27s English stories of the same period, Wells is read as a typical Englishman: an unorthodox heretic. Ultimately, it becomes clear that these are the qualities that Zamyatin values most in Wells

Дослідження антиоксидантів у рослинних добавках, отриманих за кріогенними технологіями

By thin layer chromatography and spectrophotometry studied qualitative and quantitative composition of the antioxidant complex of frozen products from carrots, pumpkin and sea buckthorn, Sudanese rose, due to the presence of fat-soluble vitamins, polyphenols and anthocyanins. Optimal conditions for determining antioxidants TLC. Based on the analysis of the absorption spectra of extracts of plant frozen products made conclusions about the qualitative and quantitative composition of the antioxidant complex.Методами тонкослойной хроматографии и спектрофотометрии исследован качественный и количественный состав антиоксидантного комплекса криопаст из моркови, тыквы и криопорошков из облепихи, суданской розы, обусловленный наличием жирорастворимых витаминов, полифенолов и антоцианов. Подобраны оптимальные условия определения антиоксидантов методом тонкослойной хроматографии. На основе анализа спектров поглощения экстрактов растительных криодобавок сделаны выводы о качественном и количественном составе их антиоксидантного комплекса.Методами тонкошарової хроматографії та спектрофотометрії досліджено якісний та кількісний склад антиоксидантного комплексу кріопаст з моркви, гарбуза та кріопорошків із обліпихи, суданської троянди, що зумовлений наявністю жиророзчинних вітамінів, поліфенолів та антоціанів. Підібрано оптимальні умови визначення антиоксидантів методом тонкошарової хроматографії. На основі аналізу спектрів поглинання екстрактів рослинних кріодобавок зроблено висновки про якісний та кількісний склад їх антиоксидантного комплексу

Mosaic Structure as the Main Feature of Mycobacterium bovis BCG Genomes

Background: The genome stability of attenuated live BCG vaccine preventing the acute forms of childhood tuberculosis is an important aspect of vaccine production. The purpose of our study was a whole genome comparative analysis of BCG sub-strains and identification of potential triggers of sub-strains’ transition

Videogames and problems of media translation in the context of comparison of narratology and ludology

The article studies the possibility of translating a video game into other types of media, as well as the possibility of a reverse process. Research results received within the framework of the narratological theory of video games and the ludological theory of video games are used as methodological ground. The authors rely on the concept of translation presented in the works of B. Latour. The main provisions and conclusions are formulated by comparing ludological and narratological approaches to the problem of transferring a video game to other media types (cinema), as well as the reverse process. Basic concepts are identified, key points of methodological interest are set out. The article provides illustrative examples of video game translation into cinema, as well as examples of reverse translation, that are commented and explained in the context of the given methodologies. The conclusion is made about the prospects for investigating the issue in the context of media research and media practice

Photonics of boron fluoride and zinc dipyrromethene complexes

Spectral, photophysical, photochemical characteristics for mononuclear and binuclear dipyrromethenes in complexes with BF2 (BODIPY), bis-BODIPY and bis-helicates ([Zn2(L)2]) are described. The role of substituents (type and location in the ligand) and the medium in which dipyrromethene complexes are placed (solvents, solid-state matrices), the effect of different complexing agents (p- and d-elements) on the photonics of the complexes are discussed. The results of studying the lasing and photochemical properties of complexes under the action of laser irradiation are presented. In addition, for the described complexes the stability in the ground and excited states in protic media are estimated. Based on the analysis of the results discussed possibilities of practical application of these compounds to creating various optical devices

Photonics and application of dipyrrinates in the optical devices

In this paper spectral-luminescent, lasing, photochemical, and sensory characteristics of a number of Zn(II) and B(III) coordination complexes with dipyrrinates with different structures are presented. We have discussed relations of the structure of investigated compounds and formed solvates with their optical characteristics. The results showed that alkyl substituted dipyrrinates derivatives have excellent luminescent characteristics and demonstrated effective lasing upon excitation of Nd:YAG-laser. They can be used as active media for liquid tunable lasers. Zinc and boron fluoride complexes of dipyrrinates with heavy atoms in structure don't have fluorescence but have long-lived emission due to increased nonradiative intersystem processes in the excited state by the mechanism of a heavy atom. For solid samples based on halogenated complexes was found dependency of the long-lived emission intensity of the oxygen concentration in gas flow. The presence of line segment indicates the possibility of the use of these complexes as a basis for creation of optical sensors for oxygen. Moreover, results of a study of halogen-substituted aza-complexes under irradiation are presented. Such complexes are promising for the creating media for generation of singlet oxygen (1O2), which is important for photodynamic therapy in medicine and photocatalytic reactions in the industry

Genomic features of resistant <i>Klebsiella pneumonia</i>, isolated from the bloodstream and cerebrospinal fluid of pediatric hospital patients

Introduction. Carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (CP-Kp), which are international high-risk clones, have become a problem of utmost importance. CP-Kps, adapting to the hospital environment, evolve into convergent pathotypes. Such variants combine traits of two genetic lineages: multidrug resistant (MDR) and hypervirulent. The pathotypes, along with MDR K. pneumoniae, pose an exceptional threat to young patients during systemic infection. The objective of this study is the detailed molecular genetic analysis of MDR isolates of K. pneumoniae detected during the monitoring of resistant Gram-negative bacteria at the National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health in 2014–2021. Materials and methods. Whole-genome sequencing with a subsequent bioinformatics analysis of eight MDR isolates from the bloodstream and cerebrospinal fluid. Results. MDR isolates belonged to 4 sublineages (SL): SL307, SL395, SL29 and SL1198. In the genomes of 6 pangrug-resistant (PDR) isolates, genes associated with resistance to all categories of antibiotics recommended for Enterobacteriaceae therapy were identified. Plasmids were present in all genomes. In 6 isolates, plasmids contained heavy metal ion resistance operons in addition to antibiotic resistance genes. Prophages within the plasmids were also involved in the transfer of resistance genes. The ST395 isolate from the cerebrospinal fluid belonged to the convergent pathotype in terms of resistance and virulence. Comparison of genomes within SLs revealed recombination events in the K- and O-locus regions and the Yersiniabactin operon. Conclusion. Thus, in a sample of resistant K. pneumoniae isolated from bloodstream and cerebrospinal fluid, 6 PDR isolates were detected, one of which belongs to the convergent pathotype ST395

Outcomes of the multicenter monitoring of the causative agent of invasive listeriosis in the metropolis

Introduction. Invasive listeriosis is a rare disease posing a threat to high-risk groups and often leading to a fatal outcome. Its causative agent is Listeria monocytogenes, a ubiquitous saprophyte that has turned into an important foodborne pathogen with the growing industry of semi-cooked and ready-to-eat products. The aim of the study is the characterization of L. monocytogenes isolates in the Moscow region and identification of possible causes of susceptibility to infection Materials and methods. The multicenter monitoring of L. monocytogenes was conducted in the Moscow metropolitan area, using bacteriological and genomic methods for description of the pathogen, medical history collection and detailed analysis of patient case summaries. Results. In the cohorts of patients with perinatal listeriosis (PL) and meningitis-septicemia (MS), invasive listeriosis had a year-round occurrence with slight upswings in MarchApril and JulyNovember. During the COVID-19 pandemic, in the MS group, the minimum age of patients decreased to 31 years and the proportion of deaths increased 1.57-fold compared to 20182019. During the pandemic, an increase in the diversity of L. monocytogenes genotypes was observed, along with changes in the spectrum of pathogen genotypes throughout the pandemic stages. During the monitoring, a total of 73 L. monocytogenes clinical isolates belonging to 24 genotypes were described. Seven genotypes belonged to the first phylogenetic lineage (PLI); 14 genotypes belonged to PLII. The PL cohort had the highest proportion of PLI genotypes (52%). In the MS cohort, the group of men had the widest diversity of genotypes, 6 of which were identical to genotypes of food isolates. In the analysed set of isolates, 12 new profiles of internalin genes were identified and described. The whole genome sequencing detected the presence of plasmids in 9 of 58 genomes of clinical isolates. The comparison of core genomes revealed an epidemic relationship between isolates of the same genotype for ST4, ST21, and ST425. Conclusion. The performed study presents a detailed description of the diversity and virulence of L. monocytogenes circulating in the Moscow metropolitan area, thus providing information for timely diagnosis and treatment of invasive listeriosis

Research of Influence of Media in the Conditions of Information

The article deals with the issues of media influence and attitude of population to mass media. Data of sociological researches that were conducted in the south and east areas of Ukraine by leading Ukrainian establishments and medias, as well as data of monitoring of the internet editions based on the occupied districts of Donetsk and Luhansk areas, and examples of manipulation influence on public opinion with the use of linguistic tactics are presented. The result of monitoring of population trust to Ukrainian mass media are: trust - 26,1 %, does not trust - 43,3 %. In the regional distribution the biggest number of those who trust is in the west, the least - on the east of Ukraine. And on results «Research of media situation in the south and east areas of Ukraine», that was conducted by Institute Mass Information, it appears that the most popular subjects in each of 8 inspected areas are criminal news, accidents and crashes. The article concluded, that research of population attitude to mass media is one of basic indexes for a study, analysis of informative component filling, estimation of public, electorate moods, media literacy, and also further making of public informative policy, ways of opposition to the informative weapon, to manipulation information and others like that