Supersymmetric vertex algebras

We define and study the structure of SUSY Lie conformal and vertex algebras. This leads to effective rules for computations with superfields.Comment: 71 page

SUSY vertex algebras and supercurves

This article is a continuation of math.QA/0603633 Given a strongly conformal SUSY vertex algebra V and a supercurve X we construct a vector bundle V_X on X, the fiber of which, is isomorphic to V. Moreover, the state-field correspondence of V canonically gives rise to (local) sections of these vector bundles. We also define chiral algebras on any supercurve X, and show that the vector bundle V_X, corresponding to a SUSY vertex algebra, carries the structure of a chiral algebra.Comment: 50 page

Supergrassmannians, super tau-functions and strings

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Supermoduli spaces

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Projecting the urbanization effect on soil organic carbon stocks in polar and steppe areas of European Russia by remote sensing

This paper describes the effect of urbanization on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks by projecting the main urban land cover classes over the initial pre-urban soil maps. Two cities different in climate and soil conditions as well as in availability of SOC data were chosen as the case studies. Rostov-on-Don is the center of Russian South, where croplands and natural steppes have been conventionally thoroughly studied by soil scientists. In contrast, soils of Murmansk located in Russian Arctics have always been overlooked due to low suitability for agriculture. Global, national and regional soil maps and databases were used to estimate pre-urban SOC stocks in the areas. The outcomes based on Harmonized World Soil Database were highly uncertain, underestimating 0-100 cm SOC stocks in the polar region and overestimating them in the steppe region, whereas the results based on Digital Soil Map of Russia and regional maps were comparable. Land cover structures of Rostov-on-Don and Murmansk were mapped based on the stepwise per-pixel and sub-pixel classification algorithms applied to Sentinel-2 and included the following classes: sealed soils, green lawns, trees and shrubs, bare soils and water. Murmansk was dominated by trees and shrubs (58.1%) with the proportion of area 17.5% covered by sealed soils. In Rostov-on-Don, less than 30% of the total area was covered by trees and shrubs which is also comparable with bare soils (19.6%)_and lawns (23.4%), whereas almost one third of the territory was sealed (27.6%). These land cover structures had a different impact on the topsoil SOC stocks: a 30-50% increase in Murmansk compared to the 18% decrease in Rostov-on-Don. An increase of the 0-100 cm SOC stocks was shown for both regions, however in the polar conditions it was two times higher compared to the steppe. In polar conditions, conversion of natural soils into urban non-sealed soils increased SOC stocks from 30% to more than 4 times in 0-10 cm layer and from 47% to almost 3 times in the 0-100 cm layer. The highest increase was reported for the lawns, whereas SOC under trees and shrublands were considerably lower. In Rostov-on-Don, sealed and bare soils stored less SOC compared to the initial natural soils. The conversion of natural areas into urban green infrastructure increased SOC up to 50-70%. Although the absolute SOC values based on the global and national legacy data are highly uncertain, especially for the polar areas, the research outcomes clearly reveal possible patterns in SOC changes induced by different urbanization pathways in contrast climatic conditions and highlight the complexity of the urbanization effect on soils © 2021 Elsevier B.V

Anthropogenic soils and landscapes of European Russia: Summer school from sea to sea—A didactic prototype

Field excursions and trainings are considered a key component of education programs in soil and environmental sciences. They allow mastering students’ practical skills in sampling and onsite assessments and improve understanding of ecosystem integrity and complexity. Urbanization has a substantial impact on soil properties and functions; however, field courses focused on urban soils are rare. We present a didactic prototype and the outcomes of the “Monitoring, Modeling, and Management of Urban Green Infrastructure and Soils (3MUGIS)” summer school—the first educational tour observing anthropogenic soils and landscapes along the bioclimatic gradient in European Russia, from tundra to dry steppes. Didactic learning was based on a studying-by-doing approach; students were involved in environmental assessment in multiple regions varying in climatic and socioeconomic features. Considering the high spatial heterogeneity of urban ecosystems, we used express techniques (portable X-ray fluorescence, infrared gas analyzers) for onsite soil analysis at multiple replicas. The data collected were discussed with local and international experts from Russia, Germany, the United States, and France in the context of regional environmental problems (e.g., pollution, soil degradation, and urban expansion). Students discovered zonal changes in vegetation (e.g., increasing tree height and diversity from north taiga to forest steppes) and soil properties (e.g., a gradual increase in pH and changes in soil organic C), as well as urban-specific processes and features (e.g., urban heat island effect or soil artifacts). The overall student feedback was very positive (50.8% excellent, 36% good); some specific organizational issues will be addressed for future 3MUGIS summer schools. © 2020 The Authors. Journal of Environmental Quality © 2020 American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of Americ

Palivizumab: Four seasons in Russia

In 2010, the Russian Federation (RF) registered palivizumab - innovative drug, based on monoclonal antibodies for passive immunization of seasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children of disease severe progress risk group, which include primarily premature infants, children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and hemodynamically significant congenital heart disease. Currently, palivizumab is included in the list of recommended medicines and medical care standards of different countries, including Russia. In the review the results of Russian research on the progress of RSV infection, its epidemiology and immunization experience gained over the 2010-2014 period are summarized in relation to the foreign data. During the four epidemic seasons palivizumab immunization covered more than 3,200 children of severe RSV infection risk group with a progressive annual increase in the number of patients who received the drug. Geography of palivizumab immunization is also greatly expanded in our country during this time. If during the first two seasons measures of immunization were taken mainly in Moscow and St. Petersburg, at the present time, thirty one territorial entities of the Russian Federation have the experience in the drug application. Analysis of the results of RSV infection immunization (made in several regions) confirms the high clinical efficacy and palivizumab safety already demonstrated in international studies. In addition, the analysis presents the potential to improve the efficiency of the integrated RSV infection immunization programs, realizing in the establishment of high-risk child group register, adequate counseling for parents, as well as the development of the routing of patients and coordination of interaction between different health institutions during the immunization. © 2014, Izdatel'stvo Meditsina. All rights reserved

Palivizumab: Four seasons in Russia

In 2010, the Russian Federation (RF) registered palivizumab - innovative drug, based on monoclonal antibodies for passive immunization of seasonal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children of disease severe progress risk group, which include primarily premature infants, children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and hemodynamically significant congenital heart disease. Currently, palivizumab is included in the list of recommended medicines and medical care standards of different countries, including Russia. In the review the results of Russian research on the progress of RSV infection, its epidemiology and immunization experience gained over the 2010-2014 period are summarized in relation to the foreign data. During the four epidemic seasons palivizumab immunization covered more than 3,200 children of severe RSV infection risk group with a progressive annual increase in the number of patients who received the drug. Geography of palivizumab immunization is also greatly expanded in our country during this time. If during the first two seasons measures of immunization were taken mainly in Moscow and St. Petersburg, at the present time, thirty one territorial entities of the Russian Federation have the experience in the drug application. Analysis of the results of RSV infection immunization (made in several regions) confirms the high clinical efficacy and palivizumab safety already demonstrated in international studies. In addition, the analysis presents the potential to improve the efficiency of the integrated RSV infection immunization programs, realizing in the establishment of high-risk child group register, adequate counseling for parents, as well as the development of the routing of patients and coordination of interaction between different health institutions during the immunization. © 2014, Izdatel'stvo Meditsina. All rights reserved