Element accumulation in bryophytes in peatland ecosystems of the Kaliningrad region, Russia
The results of studying the accumulation capabilities of mosses in two peatland ecosystems with different levels of disturbance in the Kaliningrad region—on the Bolshoye bog and the Wittgiren peatland—are presented. The study focused on widely distributed species of mosses: ...
Metal accumulation in urban ecosystem plants
The paper presents the results of a study of metal accumulation (Cu, Zn, Mn, Sr, Ni, Ca, Fe, Br, Rb) in the leaves of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants (a total of 22 species) in the urban environment of Kaliningrad. The study area includes major geochemical landscapes – residential, industrial, ...
The human impact on the chemical composition of plants in large industrial centres: The case of the city of Gomel
This article considers the features of heavy metal accumulation in individual plants of the true grasses and spurge families in two industrial areas in the city of Gomel and outside the city. The author analyses the heavy metal accumulation in the aquatic vegetation in the city’s waterways. It is shown ...
The accumulation of heavy metals by wild mushrooms in the Kaliningrad region
This article considers the heavy metal accumulation capacity of wild mushroomson on the basis of calculating the concentration and biological uptake coefficients. An analysis of these data shows that some mushroom species have a high selective capacity for cadmium (B. edulis) and zinc accumulation ...
The biogeochemical activity of exotic gymnosperm species in industrial urbanised ecosystems
... data on the biogeochemical activity of Thuja occidentalis, Juníperus sabína, and Picea pungens in the conditions of polymetallic contamination of air and soils in the area affected by iron and steel plants. It is shown that most Gym-nospermae species accumulate such macroelements as K, Ca, and Cl. Thuja occidentalis accumulates V, Cr, Fe, Ni, and As in the area affected by iron and steel plants and is sensitive to emissions. The Ni concentration in the or-gans of Thuja is reduced in the conditions ...
New data on heavy metal bioconcentration on the territory of the Baltic region
This article focuses on the features of heavy metal (HM) accumulation in carpet-floor species of mosses in the Kaliningrad region. A cross-spectrum analysis helped identify the patterns of HM accumulation depending on the amount of atmospheric precipitation. The authors calculated the indexes of HM concentration,...
СA comparative analysis of bioflavonoid accumulation by Trifolium pratense in the Kaliningrad region
This article examines the influence of environmental factors on the polyphenol accumulation of the red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) in the coastal and continental areas of the Kaliningrad region. The influence of temperature, light, and mineral nutrition factors on the accumulation activity of anthocyanins, leucoanthocyanidins,...
Accumulation of trace elements in the leaves of Quercus robur L. and Quercus rubra L. in urban environment
Koroleva Yu.V., Petrova N.G., Mandrik V.A., Ananyan A.S.
trace elements, phytoindication, urban environment, metals accumulation, green planting
70-80
The features of heavy metal accumulation in forest mushrooms in the Kaliningrad region
This articles examines the ability of wild mushrooms to accumulate heavy metals. The concentration of Ag, Cd, Co, Cu, Cr, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb in the fruit-ing bodies of forest mushrooms was determined using AAS techniques. It is established that certain mushroom species accumulate cadmium and silver, whereas the ...
A study into the dynamics of the Baltic Sea coastal zone using satellite images
The changes in the total area of the coastal zone were estimated on four test sites in 1979-2010. The author emphasizes the domination of abrasive processes over accumulative ones. The total area of losses ranges from 4 to 50 ha per year against the background of a 2 – 21 ha annual accumulation.
1. Рябкова О. И. Природопользование и задачи берегозащиты на Калининградском ...
Autochthonous religiosity and priests of the Mari in 1920s — 1930s (based on materials of the Mari regional society of local lore)
... reconstruct the broader context of religious practices among the Mari population living in the Mari Autonomous Region during the 1920s—1930s, according to the administrative division in force at the time. The findings of the study complement previously accumulated ethnographic data, shed light on specific features of the development of the Mari traditional religion, and provide insight into several of its spiritual leaders during the first third of the 20th century. The examined materials allow the ...
Influence of selenium nanoparticles on basic cultivation parameters and phytostimulating properties of Lactococcus lactis
... antagonistic activity of L. lactis IMB B-7352 against cultures of phytopathogenic bacteria was assessed using the agar block method. It was found that nanoselenium at a concentration of 0.75 mg/L exhibited optimal stimulatory activity in terms of biomass accumulation by L. lactis IMB B-7352. Examination of the antagonistic activity of L. lactis IMB B-7352 revealed that the inhibition zones against Xanthomonas campestris B-4102 and Agrobacterium tumefaciens B-8833 measured 55.0 mm and 20.0 mm, respectively....
Assessment of atmospheric zinc deposition in the Kaliningrad Region using amphipod moss species
... backward air mass trajectory modeling. The results indicated that zinc concentrations in the mosses varied significantly, reaching maximum values in the southern and central parts of the region. A comparison with 2015 data revealed a 46 % increase in zinc accumulation levels. The study established that the main sources of pollution include both local industrial facilities and transboundary transport of air masses from Europe, particularly under prevailing southwesterly winds.
Abdo Sh., Koroleva ...
The influence of temperature regime and spectral composition of light on the growth of biomass of the cyanobacterium Cyanobacterium sp. B-1200
... various types and are of great interest for their use in biotechnological processes to obtain complexes or individual bioactive substances with different orientations. Selecting optimal cultivation conditions for cyanobacteria will contribute to the rapid accumulation of bacterial biomass and maximize the yield of biologically active substances. This study analyzes the influence of temperature and light spectral composition on the growth of the cyanobacterium Cyanobacterium sp. IPPAS B-1200 under stationary ...
Physical and chemical characteristics, antioxidant properties and the effect of the newly synthesized peptide on lipid deposition in cells
... topological polar surface area, predicted solubility, and the number of acidic sites, suggests that this peptide could be effectively used as a biologically active compound. Furthermore, CG-16 demonstrated antioxidant activity and the ability to reduce lipid accumulation in cells.
Tikhonov S.L., Tikhonovа N.V.
peptides, physico-chemical characteristics, antigenicity, antioxidant properties, cellular lipids
71-81
10.5922/vestniknat-2025-1-5
Prerequisites for the formation of Neostructuralism as an integral linguistic paradigm
This work is the result of methodological reflection related to the comprehension of more than two hundred years of experience accumulated since the secularization of linguistics, and the formation of a reasonable forecast regarding the near and medium-term development of linguistic science. The development of linguistics is determined by the dynamics of paradigms. In understanding ...
Studying the features of soil cover and bioreclamation of coal dumps
.... Phytocenoses at later metastable stages of development exhibit impoverished composition and structural deficiencies upon reaching this stage. It is proven that the impact of vegetation on young soils, supplemented by fertilization, can lead to the accumulation of biophilic elements in the upper soil profile. The presence of rare earth and radioactive elements in anthracite slows the development of biota on dump surfaces due to their potentially toxic effects on microorganisms and vegetation. Bioremediation ...
Effect of protatranes on cell development and biosynthesis of intracellular protein in the yeast Candida ethanolica BKM Y-2300 T
... was established that the effects of protatrans depend on the concentrations of these compounds as well as the method of their application (separate or combined). Positive effects of synthetic stimulants on cell development and intracellular protein accumulation were observed when they were jointly present in the nutrient medium. Thus, the studied protatrans can be used to improve the efficiency of the fermentation stage of Candida ethanolica yeast. Additionally, characteristic features of the stimulants’ ...
Influence of anthropogenic factors on the activity of ticks of the family Ixodidae: history of research in Russia
... this process undoubtedly requires constant attention. Retrospective studies conducted in our country and the post-Soviet space within this framework are systematized in this review according to the following periodization: the observation and knowledge accumulation stage; the fundamental research enhancement stage; and the contemporary stage. The review provides a characterization and trend analysis of studies on the anthropogenic impact on populations of ticks from the Ixodidae family, highlighting ...
Mercury content in fish caught in the Northern Dvina below a pulp and paper mill
... the Northern Dvina, particularly those in its estuary zone affected by the pulp and paper industry. The content and distribution of mercury were characterised using the most common fish species as an example. The difference was shown between mercury accumulation in different conditions and areas, with an analysis of relevant factors carried out.
Osepyan A.E.
mercury in fish tissues, estuarine areas, exposure to pulp and paper mills, northern rivers, bottom sediments
115-129
Education in orthodox comprehensive schools in modern Russia: the issue of choosing methodological principles of research
... scientific research. The necessity of restoring the full educational function of modern schools and the search for effective educational means in contemporary socio-cultural conditions require a reference to the history and theory of Orthodox education. The accumulated experience in Orthodox general education schools over the past decades needs to be explored, revealing its content and characteristics of the corresponding educational systems. This justifies the choice of the subject of the study — ...
Phraseological units as a means of information compression in the American election discourse
... visible manifestations of language manipulation. Although phraseology has always been regarded as a powerful source of influencing people’s minds, relatively little is known about the way one perceives and interprets a phraseological unit which has accumulated a great deal of knowledge and experience of many generations since it was first implemented. This paper attempts to classify the types of this information compression bringing the American election discourse to the center of attention. Firstly,...
The pragmatic functions of culture-specific words in a retrospective discourse
... structured by various means including culture-specific words. The author offers a systematized classification of these words depending on the effect these words produce on the reader. Special attention is paid to anthroponyms, toponyms, and temporal markers accumulating information which is important to the reader.
1. Каменская О. Л. Текст и коммуникация. М., 1990.
2. Прозоров В. В. Читатель и литературный процесс. Саратов, 1975....
Rock culture and Dyonisianism
Modern literary studies in rock culture, having accumulated minimum of empirical material necessary for its generalization and conceptualization, are faced with the problem of both selecting and developing the basic categories and systematizing approaches to studying rock culture. One of the most efficient ...
Sustainable development of the city territorial capital: adaptive policy through the geography of knowledge
When knowledge is a paramount resource, the effective management of its accumulation, use, and transfer becomes the most important function, which enables to assess and monitor the ability of territorial innovation systems to generate new scientific knowledge. While the commercialization of knowledge in the territorial ...
Fiscal policies stimulating private investment in the Special Economic Zone in the Kaliningrad region
The authors explore incentive mechanisms of stimulating private investment as it is reflected in the law on the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Kaliningrad region. Statistics accumulated during the validity period of the law, allows the author to analyze the situation and to draw conclusions about the specificity and the main results of the SEZ mechanisms. The aim of this research is to identify patterns of investment activity ...
Using the economics dynamics principles in modelling the process of original accumulation of household waste
This article justifies the use of economic dynamics principles in the process of modelling the existing system of household waste accumulation. The authors identify a number of factors relating to the tendency of various organisational manifestations to stable equilibrium of the process of accumulating household waste in containers. The model is based on the linear proportion of ...
The flow form of economic matter movement and the concept of levels
Every science uses the concepts, in which the knowledge accumulated by it is concentrated. The methodology of economic logistics is a general theoretical approach to studying material and related flows in economic systems that based on a special understanding of reality within a certain philosophical framework....
Fluctuating asymmetry of leaves of mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia L.) as a bioindicator of aerotechnogenic pollution of the city of Orenburg
... fluctuating asymmetry of the leaf blade of the populations of mountain ash within the city of Orenburg. The study revealed that the leaf blades of mountain ash in urban conditions are affected by anthropogenic factors, experiencing air pollution and accumulating harmful substances. The fluctuating asymmetry method can be used as an indicator of plant development instability in urban ecosystems. Elevated environmental stress, based on the integral indicator of fluctuating asymmetry, was noted at all ...
Study of the physical and geographical conditions of the territory of the Kemerovo region — Kuzbass for the purpose of reclamation works
... main deposits of the region are located in the mountainous areas of the Kuznetsk Alatau, Salair, and Mountain Shoria. Combustible minerals belong to a discontinuous belt in the central part of the region, where more favorable conditions for sediment accumulation are created. Kemerovo Region is characterized by diverse geomorphological conditions and a varied climate. The main factors contributing to the climate include atmospheric circulation, relief, and vegetation. The combination of these factors ...
Modern features of the development of a comfortable urban space in small towns of the Kaliningrad region
... a local budget deficit. To date, improving the quality of urban spaces has been possible due to participation in the all-Russian competition for the best projects for creating a comfortable urban environment, which has been held since 2018. Having accumulated competencies in working on competitive project applications, and participating in numerous cross-border cooperation programs, Kaliningrad group actively and very effectively join in this competition, which has already changed the quality ...
Peculiarities of obtaining fodder amino acids when culturing Corynebacterium on soybean melasse
... cultivating on soy molasses, the strains C. glutamicum B-1002 and C. glutamicum B-1722 have the greatest ability to assimilate the components of the medium. The addition of such growth components as nicotinic acid and NaCl had no significant effect on the accumulation of C. glutamicum B-1002 and C. glutamicum B-1722 biomass. It has been proven that the best medium for cultivation of C. glutamicum is molasse that has gone through the entire technological process and contains the maximum amount of components ...
Geography of "digital footprints" of Kaliningrad citizens in the border regions of Poland and Lithuania: results of content analysis
Widespread introduction of digital technologies into human life has resulted in the accumulation of huge amounts of digital data that enables quantitative assessment of various social processes. This article uses data on Internet search user queries in the border region, namely the Kaliningrad region of Russia, to assess the interest ...
On physicochemical properties of microalgae of the Baltic Sea
Microalgae are common in soil, marine and freshwater ecological systems. They are able to accumulate valuable biologically active substances in the course of life. At present, microalgae have not been studied well enough. Thus, the purpose of this project was to study the physicochemical properties of microalgae of the Baltic Sea in the Kaliningrad ...
Agglomerations management practices abroad
... conditions. Spatial planning documents concerning agglomerations usually do not reflect the realities and relations within these formations, which have de facto existed for a long time. Moreover, the experience in managing such forms of settlement is accumulated abroad, where active reorganization of the management system is regularly taking place, the paradigms and principles of development of spatial planning documents of large urban agglomerations are changing, and the legislative framework is ...