Determinants of Russian Attitudes Toward a Green Economy During the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Background: The development of environmental consciousness is a necessary part of the full development of society. The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has increased attention to the problems of man's relationship with nature, and the green behavior of both the consumer and the producer. Attitudes toward a green economy are especially important to study in countries rich in natural resources, as they have more opportunities to overcome the contradictions between economic growth and green innovation.

A Custom Solution for Acoustic Startle Response Setup with Spike2-Based Data Acquisition Interface.

This article presents a low-cost and flexible software solution for acoustic startle response (ASR) test that can be used with a Spike2-based interface. ASR is a reflexive response to an unexpected, loud acoustic stimulus, and prepulse inhibition (PPI) is a phenomenon in which the startle response is reduced when preceded by a weak prestimulus of the same modality. Measuring PPI is important because changes in PPI have been observed in patients with various psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Plasmodium structure of Intoshia linei (Orthonectida).

Orthonectids are enigmatic parasitic bilaterians whose exact position on the phylogenetic tree is still uncertain. Despite ongoing debate about their phylogenetic position, the parasitic stage of orthonectids known as "plasmodium" remains underexplored. There is still no consensus on the origin of the plasmodium: whether it is an altered host cell or a parasitic organism that develops in the host extracellular environment.

Dopamine Transporter Deficient Rodents: Perspectives and Limitations for Neuroscience.

The key element of dopamine (DA) neurotransmission is undoubtedly DA transporter (DAT), a transmembrane protein responsible for the synaptic reuptake of the mediator. Changes in DAT's function can be a key mechanism of pathological conditions associated with hyperdopaminergia. The first strain of gene-modified rodents with a lack of DAT were created more than 25 years ago.

Homoleptic Alkynylpyridinium Au(I) Complexes as Organometallic 'D-π-A' Chromophores.

A series of terminal acetylenes bearing methylpyridinium acceptor group attached to the alkynyl unit with different π-conjugated aromatic linker have been synthetized. These alkynylpyridinium salts are efficient 'push-pull' chromophores demonstrating bright UV-vis fluorescence with quantum yields up to 70 %. The homoleptic bis-alkynyl Au(I) complexes based on these alkynylpyridinium ligands demonstrate complicated photophysical behavior including dual emission in solution.

Quantitative determination of albumin and immunoglobulin in human serum using gold nanoclusters.

In this experimental study, we developed a simple and selective approach to determine the concentrations of human serum albumin (HSA) and total amount of immunoglobulins (Ig) in real human serum (HS) sample using luminescent gold nanoclusters (Au NCs). In doing so, Au NCs were grown directly on the HS proteins without any sample pretreatment. We synthesized Au NCs on HSA and Ig and studied their photophysical properties.

Linking biodiversity and ecological function through extensive microeukaryotic movement across different habitats in six urban parks.

Highly diverse but divergent microeukaryotes dwell in all types of habitats in urban park ecosystems. Extensive microbial migration occurs between both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Microbial movement is beneficial to the maintenance of biodiversity and the exchange of functional guilds.

Total expenditure elasticity of spending on self-treatment and professional healthcare: a case of Russia.

The studies on the demand for healthcare in low- and middle-income countries rarely take into consideration the fact that many people spend their income on self-treatment and professional treatment. The estimation of the income elasticity of demand for self-treatment and professional treatment can show a more precise picture of the affordability of professional care. This paper contributes to the discussion around estimates of income elasticity of health spending and discussion whether professional care and self-treatment are close to a luxury good and inferior good respectively in a middle-income country.

Microbial Composition on Abandoned and Reclaimed Mining Sites in the Komi Republic (North Russia).

Restoration of anthropogenically disturbed soils is an urgent problem in modern ecology and soil biology. Restoration processes in northern environments are especially important, due to the small amounts of fertile land and low levels of natural succession. We analyzed the soil microbiota, which is one of the indicators of the succession process is the soil.

Homoleptic Alkynylphosphonium Au(I) Complexes as Push-Pull Phosphorescent Emitters.

A series of compounds - bearing terminal alkynyl sites connected with a phosphonium group via different π-conjugated linkers have been synthesized. The compounds themselves are efficient push-pull emitters and exhibit bright fluorescence in blue and near-UV regions. - were used as alkynyl ligands to obtain a series of homoleptic bis-alkynyl Au(I) complexes -.

Cyclometalated platinum(II) complexes with acyclic diaminocarbene ligands for OLED application.

A novel series of cyclometalated platinum(II) complexes bearing acyclic diaminocarbene (ADC) ancillary ligands were designed and prepared. Their photophysical properties were systematically studied through experimental and theoretical investigations. All complexes exhibit green phosphorescence with a quantum efficiency of up to 45% in 2 wt% doped PMMA film at room temperature.

The Impact of Metal-Based Nanoparticles Produced by Different Types of Underwater Welding on Marine Microalgae.

Underwater wet welding is commonly used in joining pipelines and in underwater construction. Harmful and hazardous compounds are added to many flux-cored wires for underwater welding and cutting, and can have a negative impact on marine life. The specific objective of this study was to evaluate the aquatic toxicity of two suspension samples obtained using welding electrode and flux-cored wire in marine microalgae and .

Combination of Total-Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence Method and Chemometric Techniques for Provenance Study of Archaeological Ceramics.

The provenance study of archaeological materials is an important step in understanding the cultural and economic life of ancient human communities. One of the most popular approaches in provenance studies is to obtain the chemical composition of material and process it with chemometric methods. In this paper, we describe a combination of the total-reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) method and chemometric techniques (PCA, k-means cluster analysis, and SVM) to study Neolithic ceramic samples from eastern Siberia (Baikal region).

ZnTe Crystal Multimode Cryogenic Thermometry Using Raman and Luminescence Spectroscopy.

In this study, ZnTe crystal was applied to provide precise thermal sensing for cryogenic temperatures. Multiple techniques, namely Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopies, were used to broaden the operating temperature range and improve the reliability of the proposed thermometers. Raman-based temperature sensing could be applied in the range of 20-100 K, while luminescence-based thermometry could be utilized in a narrower range of 20-70 K.

[Safety of mesh with fluoropolymer coating during intra-abdominal placement in large animals: results of the pilot study].

Objective: When performing laparoscopic intraperitoneal hernioplasty (IPOM), endoprostheses made of fluoropolymers are often used. However, there is no data in the literature on the intra-abdominal use of inexpensive polyester prostheses with a fluoropolymer coating compared to composite implants. Thus, the aim of the pilot study was a preliminary assessment of the safety profile of FTOREX mesh endoprostheses during intra-abdominal placement in large animals.

Diversity, Distribution, and Development of Hyperparasitic Microsporidia in Gregarines within One Super-Host.

Metchnikovellids (Microsporidia: Metchnikovellida) are poorly studied hyperparasitic microsporidia that live in gregarines inhabiting the intestines of marine invertebrates, mostly polychaetes. Our recent studies showed that diversity of metchnikovellids might be significantly higher than previously thought, even within a single host. Four species of metchnikovellids were found in the gregarines inhabiting the gut of the polychaete Pygospio elegans from littoral populations of the White and Barents Seas: the eugregarine Polyrhabdina pygospionis is the host for Metchnikovella incurvata and M.

Inhibition of PDE10A in a New Rat Model of Severe Dopamine Depletion Suggests New Approach to Non-Dopamine Parkinson's Disease Therapy.

Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative pathology. Due to the limitations of existing therapeutic approaches, novel anti-parkinsonian medicines with non-dopamine mechanisms of action are clearly needed. One of the promising pharmacological targets for anti-Parkinson drug development is phosphodiesterase (PDE) 10A.

Quantification of elements in spent nuclear fuel using intrinsic radioactivity for sample excitation and chemometric data processing.

Quantitative analysis of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) is a very challenging task. High radioactivity, complex chemical composition and personnel safety requirements severely limit the number of analytical tools suitable for this problem. There is an urgent need for the methods that would provide for remote on-line quantification of elements in spent nuclear fuel and its reprocessing technological solutions.

Structural Features of Eu and Tb-Bipyridinedicarboxamide Complexes.

Photoluminescent lanthanide complexes of Eu and Tb as central atoms and ,-diisopropyl-[2,2'-bipyridine]-6,6'-dicarboxamide as ligand were synthesized. The structure of these complexes was established by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry, H and C nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet-visible, infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetry. Bipyridinic ligands provide formation of coordinatively saturated complexes of lanthanide ions and strong photoluminescence (PL).

Gut Microbiota Alterations in Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 9 (TAAR9) Knockout Rats.

Trace amine-associated receptors (TAAR1-TAAR9) are a family of G-protein-coupled monoaminergic receptors which might have great pharmacological potential. It has now been well established that TAAR1 plays an important role in the central nervous system. Interestingly, deletion of TAAR9 in rats leads to alterations in the periphery.

Vela pulsar wind nebula X-rays are polarized to near the synchrotron limit.

Pulsar wind nebulae are formed when outflows of relativistic electrons and positrons hit the surrounding supernova remnant or interstellar medium at a shock front. The Vela pulsar wind nebula is powered by a young pulsar (B0833-45, aged 11,000 years) and located inside an extended structure called Vela X, which is itself inside the supernova remnant. Previous X-ray observations revealed two prominent arcs that are bisected by a jet and counter jet.

Heterozygote Dopamine Transporter Knockout Rats Display Enhanced Cocaine Locomotion in Adolescent Females.

Cocaine is a powerful psychostimulant that is one of the most widely used illicit addictive. The dopamine transporter (DAT) plays a major role in mediating cocaine's reward effect. Decreases in DAT expression increase rates of drug abuse and vulnerability to comorbid psychiatric disorders.

Hybridization-Driven Adsorption of Polyadenine DNA onto Gold Nanoparticles.

The attachment of functional DNA to gold nanoparticles via polyadenine adsorption is a well-established technology. This approach was mainly viewed through the lens of changing the DNA charge in order to reduce the electrostatic barrier created by a similarly charged gold surface. However, altering the DNA charge results in the loss of its functionality.

Enhanced Aggression, Reduced Self-Grooming Behavior and Altered 5-HT Regulation in the Frontal Cortex in Mice Lacking Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 1 (TAAR1).

The Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 1 (TAAR1) is one of the six functional receptors belonging to the family of monoamine-related G protein-coupled receptors (TAAR1-TAAR9) found in humans. However, the exact biological mechanisms of TAAR1 central and peripheral action remain to be fully understood. TAAR1 is widely expressed in the prefrontal cortex and several limbic regions, interplaying with the dopamine system to modulate the reward circuitry.