Russia's contribution to regional geologic mapping of Venus

Geologic maps in Magellan C1-format were produced by six geologists and three cartographer in Russia during 1992. More sheets are in progress. The work is coordinated by Vernadsky Institute. The Magellan SRR images in form of C1-format photomaps were used as a base for geologic-geomorphic regional mapping of Venus at approximately 1:8,000,000 scale. This work took place in Russia at Vernadsky Institute and at the Department of Geology, Lomonosov Moscow University. The aim is to produce a preliminary geologic survey of Venus with the new high resolution images obtained by Magellan. It took place at the cartographic division, Laboratory of Comparative Planetology and Meteoritics, Vernadsky Institute, Russsia's Academy of Sciences

ЭКОЛОГО-ЭПИДЕМИОЛОГИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ ЗАБОЛЕВАЕМОСТИ КИШЕЧНЫМИ ИНФЕКЦИЯМИ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ Г. РУБЦОВСКА

Проведен эколого-эпидемиологический анализ заболеваемости кишечными инфекциями населения г. Рубцовска за пятилетний период с учетом: возраста, социального статуса больных, этиологической структуры заболевания. Для установления преобладающего пути передачи инфекций учитывались данные по микробиологическому анализу питьевой воды. В течении 5-ти лет на территории г. Рубцовска отмечается устойчивая тенденция к повышению уровня заболеваемости населения кишечными инфекциями с преобладанием острых кишечных инфекций неустановленной этиологии. Среди детского населения уровень заболеваемости острыми кишечными инфекциями более чем в 3 раза превышает таковой среди взрослого населения. Заболеваемость острыми кишечными инфекциями среди детей, не посещающих дошкольные учреждения в 5 раз выше, чем среди детей дошкольных учреждений. Качество питьевой воды не оказывает существенного влияния на состояние заболеваемости кишечными инфекциями населения г. Рубцовска. Ключевые слова: эколого-эпидемиологический анализ, заболеваемость, острые кишечные инфекции, этиологическая структура заболеваемост

Geological-morphological description of the Sedna and Guinevre planitiae on Venus (photomap sheets B-11, B-20, B-21)

Presented are descriptions and maps of the region of Sedna and Guinevra Planitiae--representatives of the largest geological providense on Venus comprised of volcanic rock. Units of different age are isolated and their relations are given, as well as interpretations of proposed mechanisms of formation

Cultural and leadership predictors of corporate social responsibility values of top management: A GLOBE study of 15 countries.

This paper examines cultural and leadership variables associated with corporate social responsibility values that managers apply to their decision-making. In this longitudinal study, we analyze data from 561 firms located in 15 countries on five continents to illustrate how the cultural dimensions of institutional collectivism and power distance predict social responsibility values on the part of top management team members. CEO visionary leadership and integrity were also uniquely predictive of such values. Journal of International Business Studies (2006) 37, 823–837. doi:10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400230

Peculiarities of the creative abilities of pupils using information technology in-depth study of computer

This article discusses changes in the activities of teachers connected with the peculiarities of formation of creative abilities of students in the classroom computer in the educational process in school with in-depth study of information technology

Composition, Structure, and Properties of Ti, Al, Cr, N, C Multilayer Coatings on AISI W1-7 Alloyed Tool Steel

New methods of diffusion metallization of AISI W1-7 steel have been developed. The paper proposes a comparative analysis of the properties and characteristics of AISI W1-7 steel after three methods of chemical heat treatment: diffusion nitriding, nitrogen titration by physical deposition from the gas phase, and diffusion chromium plating with subsequent titanium alloys. The results are presented as a comprehensive analysis of coatings: metallographic, micro-X-ray spectral, X-ray phase, durometric, heat resistance, and wear resistance. It is established that multilayer protective coatings are formed as a result of treatments. It is shown that the coatings consist of carbide and nitride zones, intermetallic, and an Al2O3 layer outside the coating. The coatings have been found to contain barrier layers that prevent aluminum from penetrating the substrate. The maximum microhardness is typical for layers based on titanium carbide—30.3–35.5 GPa and titanium nitride—22.0–22.6 GPa, heat-resistant steels AISI W1-7 at a temperature of 900 °C in 4.2–8.5 times and wear resistance under sliding friction without lubrication up to 5.4 times compared to samples without treatment