Signs of interaction of the NGC 1275 nucleus with the high-velocity system according to 0.7 sec seeing observations

The nucleus of the Seyfert galaxy NGC 1275 was observed in the B system on 1 December 1989 with seeing 0, 7 seconds using the Zeiss-1000 telescope on Mount Majdanak in Central Asia. Special methods of processing reveal low-contrast details. The nucleus and circumnucleus are stretched in NW-SE direction. There are two narrow filaments near the nucleus in position angles roughly 340 degrees and 320 degrees. The first is directed near the radio jet of the nucleus, the second has broken details curved to the NW or toward the high-velocity system of NGC 1275

Q2237+0305 source structure and dimensions from light curves simulation

Assuming a two-component quasar structure model consisting of a central compact source and an extended outer feature, we produce microlensing simulations for a population of star-like objects in the lens galaxy. Such a model is a simplified version of that adopted to explain the brightness variations observed in Q0957 (Schild & Vakulik 2003). The microlensing light curves generated for a range of source parameters were compared to the light curves obtained in the framework of the OGLE program. With a large number of trials we built, in the domain of the source structure parameters, probability distributions to find "good" realizations of light curves. The values of the source parameters which provide the maximum of the joint probability distribution calculated for all the image components, have been accepted as estimates for the source structure parameters. The results favour the two-component model of the quasar brightness structure over a single compact central source model, and in general the simulations confirm the Schild-Vakulik model that previously described successfully the microlensing and other properties of Q0957. Adopting 3300 km/s for the transverse velocity of the source, the effective size of the central source was determined to be about 2x10^15 cm, and Epsilon =2 was obtained for the ratio of the integral luminosity of the outer feature to that of the central source.Comment: 7 pages, 4 figures, LaTe

Self-actualization and subjectivity in young men looking for a new job

The study subject is self-actualization and subjectivity in men looking for work. The purpose of this research is to identify the features of their self-actualization and subjectivity. Such methods of psychodiagnostics as the “SAT” technique by E. Shostrom (adapted by Yu.E. Aleshina et al.); the “URSL” test by M.A. Shchukina were used. Taking into account the main results of the study, the author came to the conclusion that the sample as a whole revealed problematic self-actualization and a fairly high overall level of subjectivity. In 83% of respondents, self-actualization was revealed only by contact. The proportion of men who recognize the values of a self-actualizing personality was 34%. A direct close connection between self-actualization and subjectivity has been established. The field of application of the found results is the social psychology of personality (the data received are important for assessing the socio-psychological readiness of men to promptly solve the problem of employment using intrapersonal resources). Mentioning the prospects of the study, it should be advisable to perform a comparative analysis of data by gender. The results obtained are valuable for practical social psychologists in terms of helping young men who find it difficult to realize their intentions to find a new job due to problematic self-actualization and insufficient subjectivity

Self-actualization and subjectiveness in young men and women looking for a new job

The subject of the research is self–actualization and subjectiveness of men and women looking for a job, and the goal is to identify differences. The article uses the method of psychological testing, i.e. J.E. Aleshina’s adaptation of E.L. Shostrom’s SAT test and M.A. Shchukina’s LPSD test. As a result of the study, both groups have revealed developed subjectiveness and a minimum of signs of self-actualization. In the group of men the indicator of orientation in time corresponds to the level of personality disorders, in the women one it is normative, with more developed self-support. Signs of self-actualization in men are marked only by contact, in women – by contact, acceptance of aggression, and flexibility of behavior. The share of self-actualizing men is 13 %, of women is about 22 %. Men have a higher level of subjectiveness, in the structure of which creativity dominates, and women have integrity. The field of application of the results obtained is applied and practical social psychology, and psychology of employment services. Prospects of the study conclude development of self-actualization programs for young people in search for a new job. The article concludes young men and women with work experience looking for a new place of employment emphasize their subjectiveness and do not hurry to include self-actualization mechanisms to become more competitive

Self-actualization and subjectivity in young women looking for a new job

The subject of the research is self-actualization and subjectivity in women looking for a new job, and the goal is to determine the features of these processes and their connection. The article uses the method of psychological testing, i.e. J.E. Aleshina’s adaptation of E. Shostrom’s SAT test, M.A. Shchukina’s LPSD test, etc. The sample included 74 women. The moderate general level of subjectivity with tendency to high on indicators of integrity and self-value has been stated. A direct close connection between self-actualization and subjectivity has been revealed. The data obtained is important for assessing the sociopsychological readiness of women to independently solve the employment problem. The research needs to be continued considering gender specifics. The results of the study are valuable for practical psychologists in terms of helping young women who find it difficult to realize their intentions to change their job due to problematic and disharmonious self-actualization as well as underdeveloped subjectivity

Investigation of GdBaCo2-xFexO6-δ (x = 0, 0.2) - Ce0.8Sm0.2O2 composite cathodes for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells

The double perovskites GdBaCo2-xFexO 6-δ (x = 0, 0.2) and composites (100 - y) GdBaCo 2-xFexO6-δ (x = 0, 0.2) - y Ce 0.8Sm0.2O2 (y = 10-50 wt.%) were investigated as cathode materials for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs). Chemical compatibility of GdBaCo2-xFexO 6-δ (x = 0, 0.2) with solid electrolyte Ce0.8Sm 0.2O2, thermal expansion, DC conductivity and electrochemical performance of (100 - y) GdBaCo2-xFe xO6-δ (x = 0, 0.2) - y Ce0.8Sm 0.2O2 (y = 10-50 wt.%) were studied. Partial substitution of Fe for Co was shown to lead to decrease of double perovskite GdBaCo 2-xFexO6-δ reactivity with the solid electrolyte Ce0.8Sm0.2O2. Polarization resistance of cathodes studied was found to depend significantly on firing temperature. Variation of solid electrolyte content in (100 - y) GdBaCo 2-xFexO6-δ (x = 0, 0.2) - y Ce 0.8Sm0.2O2 (y = 10-50 wt.%) composites was shown to allow to optimize their electrochemical performance. Cathode materials of 80 wt.% GdBaCo2O6-δ - 20 wt.% Ce 0.8Sm0.2O2 and 65 wt.% GdBaCo 1.8Fe0.2O6-δ - 35 wt.% Ce 0.8Sm0.2O2 were found to have the lowest polarization resistances and reasonable values of thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) and, therefore, can be considered as promising cathode materials for IT-SOFCs. © 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved

Obtaining cyclopentanone from acidic wastewater of caprolactam production

It has been shown that adipic acid released from the by-products of caprolactam production is a promising raw material for the production of cyclopentanone. The thermal stability of calcium adipate was investigated by the derivatographic method and the conditions were selected that ensure the yield of at least 50% of the target cyclopentanone with a purity of at least 99%

Tropospheric forcing of the boreal polar vortex splitting in January 2003

e dynamical evolution of the relatively warm stratospheric winter season 2002–2003 in the Northern Hemisphere was studied and compared with the cold winter 2004–2005 based on NCEP-Reanalyses. Record low temperatures were observed in the lower and middle stratosphere over the Arctic region only at the beginning of the 2002–2003 winter. Six sudden stratospheric warming events, including the major warming event with a splitting of the polar vortex in mid-January 2003, have been identified. This led to a very high vacillation of the zonal mean circulation and a weakening of the stratospheric polar vortex over the whole winter season. An estimate of the mean chemical ozone destruction inside the polar vortex showed a total ozone loss of about 45 DU in winter 2002–2003; that is about 2.5 times smaller than in winter 2004–2005. Embedded in a winter with high wave activity, we found two subtropical Rossby wave trains in the troposphere before the major sudden stratospheric warming event in January 2003. These Rossby waves propagated north-eastwards and maintained two upper tropospheric anticyclones. At the same time, the amplification of an upward propagating planetary wave 2 in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere was observed, which could be caused primarily by those two wave trains. Furthermore, two extratropical Rossby wave trains over the North Pacific Ocean and North America were identified a couple of days later, which contribute mainly to the vertical planetary wave activity flux just before and during the major warming event. It is shown that these different tropospheric forcing processes caused the major warming event and contributed to the splitting of the polar vortex