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    Designer Portfolio as a Tool for Promotion in Internet and a Customer Search Tool

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    В статье рассматривается необходимость создания портфолио дизайнера в интернет-пространстве и его последующее продвижение. Авторы анализируют требования работодателей к портфолио кандидатов, достоинства и недостатки, которые есть у портфолио в интернет-пространстве. Проводится сравнительный анализ между формами портфолио, вариантами его создания. Изучаются методы продвижения и поиска клиентов.The article discusses the need to create a designer’s portfolio in the Internet and its subsequent promotion. The authors analyze employers’ requirements for the portfolio of candidates, advantages and disadvantages, that online-portfolio has. A comparative analysis is made of the portfolio forms and options for their creation. Methods of promotion and customer search are being studied

    Analysis of the Results of Cholera Vibrios Monitoring in Environmental Objects in the Administrative Territories of the Russian Federation Using GIS “CHOLERA 1989–2014”

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    Objective of the work was to compare the results of monitoring of Vibrio cholerae strains isolated in the territories of federal districts, their constituent entities and from certain water bodies between 2006–2016. Based on the methodology, using updated geoinformation system “Cholera 1989–2014”, a comparative study of the dynamics of isolation and biological properties of 586 Vibrio cholerae O1, O139 strains and R-variants, collected from the surface water bodies in the administrative territories of Russia, was carried out. Eventually it is established that Vibrio cholerae strains of various serogroups are found in the territory of all federal districts, but not in all the entities included in them. It is shown that the greatest number of isolated strains was registered in the Southern Federal District. The overwhelming number of Vibrio cholerae strains, isolated in the country, were non-toxigenic. It was noted that against the background of epidemiological welfare, the detection of single epidemiologically significant strains continued (Rostov Region).ctxA–tcpA+ strains were found in the Southern, Far Eastern and North-Western Federal Districts. It is established that until 2013 in five constituent entities strains of Vibrio cholerae O1 and O139 in water bodies were not detected. Non-toxigenic strains of Vibrio cholerae O1 El Tor Ogawa serovar prevailed in the territories of the Southern and Ural, and Inaba serovar – in the remaining Federal Districts.The most frequently isolated were non-toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1 strains with phagotype 15, while isolates with phagotypes 4, 5, 10, 14 and 17 were traced only in the Southern Federal District. The data obtained formed the basis of the approach that contributes to a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiological situation on cholera in the territory of Russia and highlighted the prospects for using GIS to improve the effectiveness of cholera vibrio monitoring in surface water bodies

    Investigation of the Lipopolysaccharide Cluster Structure in the Genomes of <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> Rough Variants

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    Determination of Vibrio cholerae affiliation to one or another serogroup may meet some difficulties in cases of atypical agglutination with diagnostic cholera sera. The study of genetic determinants that allows for identifying a serogroup is a relevant task in monitoring of surface water body contamination with cholera vibrios.The aim of the work was to compare the structural organization (quantitative and qualitative gene composition) of LPS clusters in V. cholerae rough variants.Materials and methods. We used Illumina MiSeq for the whole genome sequencing; SPAdes software (version 3.11.1) for de novo assembly; and blastn (v. 2.5.0) for gene searching. GeneMarkS software was deployed for annotation of the genes incorporated in the clusters; nucmer – for searching homologous sites. Visualization of O-LPS clusters was carried out by means of SnapGene Viewer.Results and discussion. Strains of V. cholerae rough variants had diverse gene clusters responsible for O-antigen biosynthesis. We have identified three types of O-LPS clusters with different size and number of genes. Unique DNA sites, common to the whole group of V. cholerae rough variants, have not been detected. Two genes present in all rough strains have been defined, but they are not unique for this group of strains and can be found in representatives of other serogroups. For two types of clusters, a region containing the IS‑element, common with V. cholerae O1, has been revealed

    Assessment of the Variation Range of Agglutinability in <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> Strains Isolated in the Course of Monitoring Studies

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    The aim of the study was to retrospectively analyze the range of variability of antigenic properties and genotypic characteristics of Vibrio cholerae R-variant strains atypical in terms of agglutinability.Materials and methods. 169 strains of V. cholerae R-variant with atypical agglutinability have been studied using the “AmpliSens® Vibrio cholerae-FL” test-system. The determination of O1 antigen was carried out using the “Ig-V. cholerae О1/О139 – ELISA/dot-ELISA” reagent kit.Results and discussion. A retrospective analysis of the complex of phenoand genotypic characteristics of strains isolated from surface water bodies in the territories of three former Soviet republics and 13 constituent entities of the Russian Federation in the course of 30-year monitoring and identified upon isolation as nontoxigenic V. cholerae R-variant strains has been performed. Upon re-identification, it was found that the strains belong to both epidemically dangerous (3.0 %) and non-dangerous strains (97.0 %). The range of variability was expressed in their distribution into three groups and consisted in retaining of agglutinability only with cholera RO serum in the first group (34.5 % of strains); the loss of this trait, but the acquisition of the ability to agglutinate in different combinations with O1, Ogawa or Inaba sera – in the second (16.7 %); and also in the loss of agglutinability with all diagnostic cholera sera – in the third (48.8 %). The presence of the wbeT gene in the compared V. cholerae classical R-variant strain does not exclude the presence of the genomic region for O1 antigen biosynthesis in other R-strains, possibly in a modified form, which can be clarified in further molecular-genetic studies. Alternatively, such strains are likely to be attributed to V. cholerae nonO1/nonO139. Strains of V. cholerae R-variant with different amounts of surface antigen (optical density range – from 0.088±0.002 to 1.226±0.003) have been identified. The data obtained can be used for monitoring of cholera in laboratories of regional and federal levels

    O1 Serogroup Cholera Vibrios Isolated from the Rostov-on-Don Water Bodies in the Course of Surveillance in 2008–2012

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    Identified are the peculiarities of biological properties and origin of cholera vibrio O1 serogroup strains isolated from the Rostov-on-Don water bodies in the course of surveillance in 2008–2012. 41 atoxigenic V. cholerae O1 strains have been isolated from 767 water samples and investigated. Stable tendency of isolation of increased numbers of atoxigenic V. cholerae O1 strains over time has been demonstrated. In addition, in the strains under study detected have been the genes of additional pathogenicity factors, by PCR genotyping using specific primers for 45 nucleotide sequences associated with V. cholerae pathogenicity. The strains have also been classified according to 19 VNTR-genotypes grouped into 6 clusters based on VNTR-typing using exclusive copyright locus-specific primers. Discovered have been the strains with similar genotypes though isolated at different points both throughout the year and over the period of several years. These ones have probably been imported. They are characterized by a capacity to persist in ambient water bodies for a certain period of time

    To the question of the effectiveness of specific prevention of coronavirus infection under the distribution of a new genetic variant SARS-COV-2 «Omicron» in workers of outpatient organization

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    The aim of the study - to determine the epidemiological effectiveness of protecting employees of medical organizations (МО) in the conditions of circulation of a new genetic variant of the SARS-CoV-2 «Omicron» virus, taking into account the vaccination historyЦель исследования – определить эпидемиологическую эффективность защиты работников МО в условиях циркуляции нового генетического варианта вируса SARS-CoV-2 «Omicron» с учетом прививочного анамнез

    Cholera: Trends in the Development of the Epidemic Process in 2021, Forecast for 2022

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    The aim of the work was to summarize the results of cholera monitoring in 2021, to assess current trends in the development of the epidemic process, and to predict the epidemiological situation in the Russian Federation for 2022. It was established that within the period of 2012–2021, 4117264 cases of cholera with the spread of infection across 83 countries on all continents were registered in the world and there was a downward trend in the incidence in Asia and Africa. The dynamics of monthly morbidity in 2021 was associated with emergencies as factors of epidemiological risk. Epidemics and outbreaks of cholera were documented against the background of COVID-19 pandemic and laid a double burden on healthcare systems. At the same time, based on the overview of the results of cholera monitoring in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, it was shown that the forecast of epidemic well-being given for 2021 was fully justified. It has been determined that the increase in the number of non-toxigenic strains of Vibrio cholerae O1 (67) isolated from water bodies compared to 2020 (25) is mainly due to the appurtenance of a number of isolates to clonal complexes. The study of phylogenetic relation has demonstrated that the detection of strains with genotypes which were previously identified in the isolates evidences the persistence potential. The identification of strains with new genotypes, which were earlier established in the strains circulating in other territories, pointed at the possibility of the occasional importations. The forecast of the epidemiological situation on cholera in Russia for 2022 is associated with the continuous existence of risks of introduction. If these epidemiological risks are not realized, a favorable epidemiological situation is predicted regarding this infection in the country. It is expected that the detection of epidemiologically insignificant strains of V. cholerae O1 in environmental water bodies, along with their clones and/or clonal complexes, will remain, including strains that may be an etiological factor in sporadic cases or outbreaks of disease

    Cholera: Analysis and Assessment of Epidemiological Situation around the World and in Russia (2013–2022). Forecast for 2023

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    The aim of the review was to analyze and assess the epidemiological situation on cholera in the world and Russia in 2013–2022 and to make a forecast for 2023. Over the period of 2013–2022, 500 administrative territories affected by cholera were identified in various regions of 71 countries of Asia, Africa and America (the Caribbean region) with formation of 69 endemic foci in 16, 41 and 12 countries, respectively. In 2022, 1 209 301 cases of cholera were registered in 36 countries of the world. The intensity of epidemic process in Asian countries (Syria, Lebanon) increased. Unfavorable epidemiological situation on the African continent persisted. Epidemics and large outbreaks, which began in 2021–2022 due to emergency situations (ES) of social and natural character, continued. The prediction of the stability of the epidemiological situation on cholera in the territories of constituent entities of the Russian Federation (RF), given for 2022, has been confirmed. In 2022, 43 non-toxigenic strains of Vibrio cholerae О1 were isolated from surface water bodies, 8 V. cholerae nonO1/nonO139 strains – from humans. Similarity of those strains with genetically closely related ones isolated in the course of monitoring in previous years in Russia, Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and Zaporozhye Region was demonstrated. In 2023, the risks of importation of the infection into RF are retained. It is associated with the intensification of epidemic processes in Asian, African and Caribbean region countries. The extended border with Ukraine, to where importation of cholera from endemic countries is possible, contributes to increased degree of threat. Bioterrorism is also not excluded. The consequences of a possible cholera epidemic complication in DPR, Lugansk People’s Republic, Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions are exacerbated by social emergencies resulting in disruption of infrastructure, interruptions in water supply, etc. In the absence of implementation of the risks of importation of this infection on the territory of RF, a stable epidemiological situation on cholera will be retained. Detection of non-toxigenic V. cholerae O1 strains (including probability of clonal complexes formation), as well as strains of non-O1/non-O139 serogroups, which can be etiological factors of sporadic cases or outbreaks of diarrheal diseases, in surface water bodies is predicted

    ФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНЫЕ КРЕМНИЙОРГАНИЧЕСКИЕ ВЕЩЕСТВА - СТАБИЛИЗАТОРЫ ПОЛИМЕРНЫХ СУСПЕНЗИЙ

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    The review presents schemes for obtaining homologous series of the linear α,ω-carbofunctional oligodimethylsiloxanes with the silicone chain length from 6 to 60 siloxane units containing carboxydecyl, aminopropyl and glycidoxypropyl groups at the chain ends allowing to obtain organosilicon surfactants with reproducible structure and properties. Data on the surfactant colloidchemical properties and kinetic regularities of styrene polymerization in their presence are provided. Systematic research of heterophase styrene polymerization kinetic regularities in the presence of water-insoluble α,ω-carbofunctional oligodimethylsiloxane allowed to formulate the fundamental differences of polymerization kinetic regularities from those observed in the presence of water-soluble surfactants. The mechanism of interfacial adsorption layers formation with water-insoluble α,ω-carbofunctional oligodimethylsiloxanes on the surface of monomer drops and polymer-monomeric particles was considered. This mechanism consists in the forced surfactant replacement by the formed polymer (because of their incompatibility) to the interfacial adsorption layer and in the formation of the surfactant supermolecular structures. The latter in total with the polymer provide its high durability.В обзоре представлены схемы синтеза гомологического ряда линейных α,ω-карбофункциональных олигодиметилсилоксанов с длиной цепи от 6 до 60 силоксановых звеньев, содержащих карбоксидецильные, аминопропильные и глицидоксипропильные группы на концах цепей, позволяющие получать кремнийорганические поверхностно-активные вещества с воспроизводимыми структурой и свойствами. Приведены данные по коллоидно-химическим свойствам ПАВ и кинетическим закономерностям полимеризации стирола в их присутствии. Сформулированы причины принципиальных отличий кинетических закономерностей полимеризации стирола в присутствии кремнийорганических функциональных ПАВ по сравнению с закономерностями, наблюдаемыми при использовании водорастворимых ПАВ
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