Characteristics of Callus and Cell Suspension Cultures of Highbush Blueberry ( L.) Cultivated in the Presence of Different Concentrations of 2,4-D and BAP in a Nutrient Medium.

In this work, cultures of callus and suspension cells originating from leaves of sterile highbush blueberry ( L.) plants were obtained and characterized. For their active growth and production of phenolic compounds, a combination of 2,4-D at a concentration of 0.

Is a picture worth the same emotions everywhere? Validation of images from the Nencki affective picture system in Malaysia.

Several validated image sets, such as NAPS, IAPS, GAPED, and OASIS, have been developed to elicit affective states. However, these image sets were primarily validated on Western populations within European and American contexts, and none have been fully validated in a Southeast Asian sample, where emotional restraint may also be valued similarly to the East Asian contexts. This study aimed to validate and provide norms for the Nencki Affective Picture System (NAPS; Marchewka et al.

Development of Analytical Model to Describe Reflectance Spectra in Leaves with Palisade and Spongy Mesophyll.

Remote sensing plays an important role in plant cultivation and ecological monitoring. This sensing is often based on measuring spectra of leaf reflectance, which are dependent on morphological, biochemical, and physiological characteristics of plants. However, interpretation of the reflectance spectra requires the development of new tools to analyze relations between plant characteristics and leaf reflectance.

Anger and disgust shape judgments of social sanctions across cultures, especially in high individual autonomy societies.

When someone violates a social norm, others may think that some sanction would be appropriate. We examine how the experience of emotions like anger and disgust relate to the judged appropriateness of sanctions, in a pre-registered analysis of data from a large-scale study in 56 societies. Across the world, we find that individuals who experience anger and disgust over a norm violation are more likely to endorse confrontation, ostracism and, to a smaller extent, gossip.

Changes in social norms during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic across 43 countries.

The emergence of COVID-19 dramatically changed social behavior across societies and contexts. Here we study whether social norms also changed. Specifically, we study this question for cultural tightness (the degree to which societies generally have strong norms), specific social norms (e.

Navigating Love in a Post-Pandemic World: Understanding Young Adults' Views on Short- and Long-Term Romantic Relationships.

The uncertain future due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the technological advancements may have altered young adults' experiences of romantic relationships. It is unclear whether individuals will continue to prefer traditional long-term romantic relationships (LTRR) or opt for short-term ones (STRR). This research describes how young adults in Malaysia perceive LTRR and STRR.

A systematic review of country-specific drivers and barriers to household food waste reduction and prevention.

Food waste is a global challenge that threatens the sustainable development of human societies. Although food waste is produced in all stages of the food supply chain, household food waste is the biggest contributor to the food waste fraction. In this research, we systematically reviewed 54 empirical studies to explore drivers and barriers to household food waste reduction and prevention.

Several Characteristics of G.L. Barron Important for Heather Plants' Controlled Mycorrhization.

G.L. Barron is a recognized fungal species capable of forming ericoid mycorrhiza with various positive effects on host plants; therefore, newly found and previously uncharacterized strains may be valuable for heather plants' controlled mycorrhization.

Effect of Photoconversion Coatings for Greenhouses on Electrical Signal-Induced Resistance to Heat Stress of Tomato Plants.

The use of photoconversion coatings is a promising approach to improving the quality of light when growing plants in greenhouses in low light conditions. In this work, we studied the effect of fluoropolymer coatings, which produce photoconversion of UV-A radiation and violet light into blue and red light, on the growth and resistance to heat stress of tomato plants ( L.).

Perceptions of the appropriate response to norm violation in 57 societies.

Norm enforcement may be important for resolving conflicts and promoting cooperation. However, little is known about how preferred responses to norm violations vary across cultures and across domains. In a preregistered study of 57 countries (using convenience samples of 22,863 students and non-students), we measured perceptions of the appropriateness of various responses to a violation of a cooperative norm and to atypical social behaviors.

Visual lateralization in artiodactyls: A brief summary of research and new evidence on saiga antelope.

The visual system and lifestyle characteristics make the even-toed ungulates an excellent model for the studies of behavioural lateralization. Recent research has focused on these mammals providing evidence of lateralization in a wide range of behaviours. This provides an opportunity for the collation of the current theoretical assumptions and the existing empirical evidence for visual lateralization in artiodactyls.

Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Electrical and Photosynthetic Activity and the Content of Phytohormones Induced by Local Stimulation of Pea Plants.

A local leaf burning causes variation potential (VP) propagation, a decrease in photosynthesis activity, and changes in the content of phytohormones in unstimulated leaves in pea plants. The VP-induced photosynthesis response develops in two phases: fast inactivation and long-term inactivation. Along with a decrease in photosynthetic activity, there is a transpiration suppression in unstimulated pea leaves, which corresponds to the long-term phase of photosynthesis response.

[Dynamics of Quality of Life in Patients With Aortic Stenosis After Aortic Valve Replacement With a Biological or Mechanical Prosthesis].

Objective: To assess dynamics of the quality of life (QOL) in patients of the older age group of with initial aortic stenosis in 1, 3, and 5 years after replacement of the aortic valve (AV) with biological or mechanical prosthesis.

Materials And Methods: QOL was assessed in 282 patients who underwent aortic valve replacement with a biological or mechanical prosthesis. Criterion for inclusion in this retrospective single-center study was primary and elective nature of the operation.

[Congenital Cardiac Conduction Abnormalities].

Abnormalities in cardiac conduction can occur due to a variety of factors. So called "idiopathic", conduction system degeneration develops without evident causes and may have hereditary basis. In the majority of cases it has no clinical manifestation, do not require treatment and have overall good prognosis.

Development of Combination HIV Prevention Programs for People Who Inject Drugs through Government and Civil Society Collaboration in the Russian Federation.

Population Services International (PSI) has worked collaboratively with several government institutions of the Russian Federation to develop and implement a model program to access health services for individuals who are opioid dependent, including those with HIV infection. Through the development of partnership agreements between government organizations (GOs) and non-government organizations (NGOs), a model of the continuum of care has been developed that identifies a Recommended Package of HIV Prevention Services for Injecting Drug Users (RPS-IDU). The implementation of the RPS-IDU in the Russian Federation offers a model for other countries with HIV epidemics associated with injection drug use.

[The role of helminthiasis in the etiology of acute appendicitis].

279 vermiform processes removed for different form of appendicitis were studied hystologically with obligatory analysis of appendix content. High rate of helminth intestation (27.2%) in vermiform processes removed in acute appendicitis surgery confirms an important role of small helminths (Enterobius, Trichocephalis and their larvae) in acute appendicitis development.

[Experimental study of the pharmacological properties of amikacin].

The general toxic and organotropic properties of amikacin were studied in acute and chronic experiments. The antibiotic was administered to the experimental animals in the doses equivalent to the therapeutic ones for humans or exceeding them 2-3 times. No unfavourable effect of amikacin in the above doses on hearing was observed.

[Decrease of sisomicin nephrotoxicity as affected by cephalothin: pharmacokinetic evaluation].

The effect of cephalothin on the nephrotoxicity and pharmacokinetics of sisomicin was studied on Wistar rats. Sisomicin was injected intramuscularly in doses of 12.5 and 25 mg/kg alone or in combination with cephalothin in a dose of 360 mg/kg once a day for 16 days.

[Experimental study of lincomycin ointment and gel].

The pharmacokinetics and safety of the lincomycin ointment and gel were studied. It was shown that diffusion of lincomycin through the skin was satisfactory. Investigation of their general toxicity and organotropic properties revealed neither irritating effect nor changes in the internal organs associated with the toxic effect of the drugs.

[Morphofunctional features of lymphoid tissue in the normal duck and after antigenic stimulation].

Formation of lymphoid tissue in the spleen and lymphatic nodes has been studied in ducks after hatching. Its reaction in the course of immune response has been revealed in intact birds after removal of one of the central organs of immunity (the thymus and bursa of Fabricius). Participation of the lymphatic nodes in immunological reactions is revealed in Lamellirostris.

[Action of reumycin on the blood system in an experiment].

The effect of reumycin, an antitumor antibiotic on the peripheral circulatory system and bone marrow was studied on albino rats. The drug was injected intraperitoneally in a dose of 25 mg/kg daily for 30 days. It was shown that reumycin had a comparatively low toxic effect on the peripheral circulatory system and hemopoiesis.