Russian-Chinese relations in the field of culture (1990-s - 2000-s)

© 2015 by the author(s). The relevance of the study of this problem stems from the fact that the Russian-Chinese relations are one of the most important indicators of the situation in the world. They are the source of dependence not only for political, socio-economic situation in the Asia-Pacific Region (APR), but also the global political climate. In recent years, it has become more and more obvious and urgent to formulate new theoretical and practical approaches to the study of interaction between Russia and China, which both have bright cultural and historical features. Humanitarian ties play a great role in the relationships between these states and have a major impact on the process of their interaction. The article provides an overview of Russian-Chinese relations in the field of culture in the 1990s - 2000s. Particular attention is paid to the coverage of cooperation of intergovernmental organizations of Russia and China in the field of culture and education, as well as reviews the regulatory framework of the cultural partnership between Russia and China. The aim of the present work is a detailed analysis and evaluation of key bilateral humanitarian projects during the study period. The article submissions may be useful for specialists involved in the study of Russian-Chinese relations at the present stage, researchers and university teachers of the humanities. The article is also recommended to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students with in-depth research training

VV124 (UGC4879): A new transitional dwarf galaxy in the periphery of the Local Group

We present the first resolved-star photometry of VV124 (UGC4879) and find that this is the most isolated dwarf galaxy in the periphery of the Local Group. Based on imaging and spectroscopic follow up observations with the 6m BTA telescope, we resolve VV124 into 1560 stars down to the limiting magnitude levels of V~25.6 and I~23.9. The young blue stellar populations and emission gas are found near the core, but noticeably displaced from the center of the galaxy as traced by dominant evolved red stars. The mean radial velocity derived from the spectra of two Blue Supergiant stars, an HII region and unresolved continuum sources is -80+/-10 km/s. The evolved ``red tangle'' stellar populations, which contains the red giant branch (RGB), are identified at large galactocentric radii. We use the I-band luminosity function to determine the distance based on the Tip of RGB method, 1.1+/-0.1 Mpc. This is ~10 times closer than the values usually assumed in the literature, and we provide revised distance dependent parameters. From the mean (V-I) color of the RGB, we estimate the mean metallicity as [Fe/H]~-1.37 dex. Despite of its isolated location, the properties of VV124 are clearly not those of a galaxy in formation, but rather similar to a transitional dIrr/dSph type.Comment: 4 pages, submitted to MNRAS Letter

MAJOR AREAS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPEECH ACTIVITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IMPROVEMENT

Purposes: Increased international activity in Russia leads to a steady claim of foreign language knowledge. The list of professional characteristics of a university graduate includes the ability to adapt to new information realities in the professional community, where foreign language speech activities become highly demanded, when not only language skills, but also social and cultural arrangements of the country. Thus, innovative approaches to foreign language teaching are required. The article explored the following aspects of foreign-language speech activity of university students. Methodology: methodology of teaching foreign-language speech activity; principles of development of foreign language speech activity of students; realization of educational resources for this activity development; model of pedagogical technology of formation of foreign language speech activity, etc. Result:  The results of the pilot work showed the validity of using the principles of the development of foreign language speech activities in the organization of the educational process. Implications/Applications: This article will help the student to promote the ability to give a speech. Novelty/Originality: At the same time, being a type of speech activity, foreign language communication in the process of training solves, in turn, educational and development tasks by means of a foreign language sign system, where the whole set of speech actions of the individual is actually present

A Systemic Approach to Evaluating the Organizational Agility in Large-Scale Companies

This paper presents action research to analyze an approach for assessment of the alleged agile transformation. This approach was implemented at AK Bars Digital Technologies, an IT spin-off of one of the largest banks in Russia using the Scaled Agile Framework. The approach is based on the Goal-Question-Metric approach, non-invasive measurement collection, and systemic analysis. It uses data from several different sources, including interviews, code repositories, user ratings in the play stores, and templates for agile assessment. The effectiveness of the approach is subjectively validated by the adoption of the proposed recommendations by the banks’ senior management. Details are provided on the approach, the required effort from the side of both those assessing and of the people being assessed and the results. The final part of the paper is devoted to the discussion of its generalizability and the plan for future experimentation and refinement

Two New LBV Candidates in the M33 Galaxy

We present two new luminous blue variable (LBV) candidate stars discovered in the M33 galaxy. We identified these stars (Valeev et al. 2010) as massive star candidates at the final stages of evolution, presumably with a notable interstellar extinction. The candidates were selected from the Massey et al. (2006) catalog based on the following criteria: emission in Halpha, V<18.5 and 0.35<(B-V)<1.2. The spectra of both stars reveal a broad and strong Halpha emission with extended wings (770 and 1000 km/s). Based on the spectra we estimated the main parameters of the stars. Object N45901 has a bolometric luminosity log(L/Lsun)=6.0-6.2 with the value of interstellar extinction Av=2.3+-0.1. The temperature of the star's photosphere is estimated as Tstar~13000-15000K its probable mass on the Zero Age Main Sequence is M~60-80Msun. The infrared excess in N45901 corresponds to the emission of warm dust with the temperature Twarm~1000K, and amounts to 0.1% of the bolometric luminosity. A comparison of stellar magnitude estimates from different catalogs points to the probable variability of the object N45901. Bolometric luminosity of the second object, N125093, is log(L/Lsun)=6.3-6.6, the value of interstellar extinction is Av=2.75+-0.15. We estimate its photosphere's temperature as Tstar~13000-16000K, the initial mass as M~90-120Msun. The infrared excess in N125093 amounts to 5-6% of the bolometric luminosity. Its spectral energy distribution reveals two thermal components with the temperatures Twarm~1000K and Tcold~480K. The [CaII] lines (7291A and 7323A), observed in LBV-like stars VarA and N93351 in M33, are also present in the spectrum of N125093. These lines indicate relatively recent gas eruptions and dust activity linked with them. High bolometric luminosity of these stars and broad Halpha emissions allow classifying the studied objects as LBV candidates.Comment: 14 pages, 4 figure

A mediation agreement in labour relations. Russia and Italy

The article studies mediation industrial dispute in Russia and Italy. The material for investigation was normative legal documents, commentaries to the Labour Code of the Russian Feseration, decrees selected by the method of continuous sampling from literature. The analysis of the use of mediation in Russia and in Italy is carried out, the use of mediation procedure in labour disputes is investigated and the comparative analysis is given. The author has studied the notions, types, models of mediation and labour disputes as well as the procedure for the conduct and pay of the process in Russia and Italy. The problems of mediation application in both countries have been analyzed, the currency has been reflected, the statistics of litigated cases on labour disputes has been given. In the article the author reveals the understanding of application of the procedure of mediation in labour disputes. The main objective of the author is to focus the work on the main criteria of the process of mediation not only within the framework of Russia but in Italy as well. The idea is in the fact that in any discussion concerning the choice of formal (judicial) and informal procedures we are to take into consideration the advantages and disadvantages of each concrete method of settlement of dispute irrespective of the fact whether it is formal or not. The article analyzes the essential legal elements of the procedure of mediation such as: voluntariness, confidentiality, collaboration and equality of the parties, objectiveness and independence of mediator, his neutrality. The author considers the minimum requirements such as informativeness and "openness to the result", responsibility. The advantages and the problems of using the mediation procedure in both countries have been stressed, the statistics has been presented

Role of 5-HT<inf>2B</inf> Serotonin Receptor Agonist in the Regulation of Pumping Function of the Heart

© 2015, Springer Science+Business Media New York. The effect of α-methyl-5-hydroxytryptamine maleate, an agonist of 5-HT2B serotonin receptors, on the pumping function of the heart was examined in rats with forced motor behavior. At rest, swim-trained rats demonstrated lower HR and greater stroke volume and cardiac output than untrained rats. The agonist decreased HR, stroke volume, and cardiac output in 21- and 70-day-old swim-trained rats, but not in 100- and 200-day-old rat

Influence of 5-HT 2 Receptor Agonist on Cardiac Pumping Function of Trained Offspring of Trained Rats

We studied cardiac pumping function in the offspring of rats subjected to swimming exercise and the offspring of untrained rats. The rat pups were adapted for swimming with stepwise increasing load from day 21 to 70 life. At the age of 21 and 70 days, offspring of trained rats showed lower HR and significantly higher stroke volume and cardiac output than offspring of untrained rats. Agonist of 5-HT 2-receptors α-methyl-5-hydroxytryptamine maleate (30 μg/kg) reduced enhanced stroke volume in trained offspring born by trained mothers. In trained offspring of untrained rats, the agonist had more pronounced effect on HR. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc

Infl uence of 5-HT2 receptor agonist on cardiac pumping function of trained offspring of trained rats

We studied cardiac pumping function in the offspring of rats subjected to swimming exercise and the offspring of untrained rats. The rat pups were adapted for swimming with stepwise increasing load from day 21 to 70 life. At the age of 21 and 70 days, offspring of trained rats showed lower HR and signifi cantly higher stroke volume and cardiac output than offspring of untrained rats. Agonist of 5-HT2-receptors a-methyl-5-hydroxytryptamine maleate (30 μg/ kg) reduced enhanced stroke volume in trained offspring born by trained mothers. In trained offspring of untrained rats, the agonist had more pronounced effect on HR. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc

Optimal temperatures for measuring oil viscosity to restore its viscosity-temperature dependence according to the Filonov–Reynolds, Walter and Vogel–Fulcher–Tamman formulas

Relevance. Increase in the number of high-viscosity and non-Newtonian oils produced and transported. For such oils, it is important to accurately predict the rheological properties and, in particular, the viscosity-temperature dependence. Viscosity measurement for a wide range of different temperatures is excessively time-consuming and irrational, and in practice, viscosity measurement is used at two or three different temperatures and then conversion formulas are used. It is also important to clarify, which formulas and for which oils should be used to obtain the smallest error. It is important, in particular, to determine the optimal temperatures for measuring the viscosity of oil to restore its viscosity-temperature dependence. Aim. To determine the optimal temperatures for measuring oil viscosity to restore its viscosity-temperature dependence using the Filonov–Reynolds, Walter and Vogel–Fulcher–Tamman formulas, including when calculating for the entire available temperature range. Objects. Viscosity-temperature dependences of oils from the Directory of oils of the USSR. Methods. Processing the viscosity measurement data for 564 oils from the USSR Oil Directory; construction of approximating viscosity-temperature dependencies; determination of error when using the obtained dependencies, including using cross-validation. Results. The authors have calculated the error in application of the Filonov–Reynolds, Walter, Vogel–Fulcher–Tamman formulas, using over 500 oils as an example. It was found that with a random choice of temperatures for measuring viscosity, the minimum average error at another temperature for these formulas is, respectively, 13.8, 10.7 and 6.2%. The use of the Filonov–Reynolds formula is undesirable for calculating viscosity at low temperatures. The Vogel–Fulcher–Tamman formula shows the best results in calculating viscosity when using temperatures of 30–50–70 and 10–30–50°C