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This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of , spp., and spp., which occur and are potentially zoonotic to humans in domestic dogs and cats in Moscow (Russia). The fecal flotation method and larvae detection by microscopy of a direct feces smear were performed to detect spp., and spp. The total parasitic prevalence in dogs was as follows: spp.: 10.2 % (226/2208), spp.: 2.7 % (60/2208), : 2 % (45/2208), larvae: 1.1 % (25/2208). The younger animals under were infected more than those over 12 months of age (p<0.001). The preva lence rates were along these lines: spp. (18.2 %), spp. (5.7 %), (3 %), larvae (2.3 %). The overall prevalence in cats was as follows: spp. - 5.2 % (71/1350), spp. - 4.8 % (65/1350), - 4.1 % (56/1350). Similarly to dogs, the infection rates were higher in cats under 12 months of age spp. (8.2 %), spp. (8.6 %), (7.5 %. Analysis of combined infections in dogs revealed the following combinations: spp. and spp. (35.5 %) larvae of sp. and spp. (32.3 %), and spp. (22.6 %), and spp. (6.6 %), and and (3.2 %), respectively. In cats, only two coinfections by spp. and spp. (58.3 %), and spp. (41.7 %) were noticed. Further research is needed to study the spread of parasitic diseases in pet animals. The data will improve countermeasures to prevent these diseases’ spread among animals and humans.

We present the results of developing the architecture of the distributed information data system with virtual-integration elements, which ensures retrieval of the temperature and humidity profiles of the atmosphere from the satellite microwave radiometric sensing data. The developed approach features introduction of the priorities of the data sources and routine control of availability of these sources, which ensures the highest level of quality of the initial data and a priori (auxiliary) information used to retrieve the temperature and humidity profiles of the atmosphere. In addition, for the first time, we propose a method which allows one to minimize the stoppage threat when the system addresses the inaccessible remote sources of the a priori data. The non-stop operation of the entire distributed information system with specified quality parameters is ensured by using the results of model forecasting. We present the general functioning scheme using the virtualintegration procedures, whose functional-unit efficiency is confirmed by the results of testing on a special software bench.

Parasitological studies are an important part of veterinary control when keeping wild and endangered species of animals in captive breeding. For three years we watched felines (Felidae) in zoos In 49.2% of feces samples, nematodes were found: Toxascaris leonina and Toxocara cati. Infection with toxascaris in half of the snow leopard (Uncia uncia), all cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) and one puma (Puma concolor) was recorded regularly during 3 years of research, T. leonina eggs were found in the soil of the enclosures of these animals. This allows to talk about a stable area of invasion. The most probable way of introducing T. cati nematode into the animal population of the zoo with an animal brought from the wild was noted. Measures for the complete rescue of the territory of zoos and animals from ascaridids require an integrated approach and further improvement.

The facing material was developed for the purpose of shielding man-made electromagnetic fields in production working and domestic conditions. The facing material was designed on the base of latex and fine iron ore concentrate as filler. The experimental data on shielding of electromagnetic fields of ultrahigh frequencies and magnetic field of industrial frequency were obtained for different material thicknesses and concentration of screening particles. The significant increase of the shielding coefficients was established and explained by the manifestation of the percolation effect - the increase of the material conductivity at the critical concentration of the conductive component. The calculation apparatus for determining the dependence on the shielding properties of the material on the concentration of shielding substance was proposed. The method of the screening substance critical concentration calculation is shown to enable designing materials of lower thickness, weight and self-cost.

The review summarizes and analyzes the results of research by scientists from the scientific school of Academician V. V. Korshak in the field of developing polymer composite materials of tribological design for dry friction units and studying their properties carried out under the guidance of Professor A. P. Krasnov in the XXI century. The regularities of affecting the chemical structure and molecular weight of polymers, type of filler, and friction conditions (temperature, environment) on the course of tribochemical processes, wear, and coefficient of friction were considered during the study of materials based on various classes of polymers (polyarylene ether ketones, polyarylates, polyamides, and phenol-formaldehyde resins).

Problems of energy saving in the firing of raw sludge is an important factor in the long-term development of cement production. An integrated approach to the study of the properties of raw materials and additives makes it possible to find ways to save fuel and energy resources. Reducing the moisture content in the sludge by the use of plasticizing reagents is one way to solve the problem of reducing energy consumption during firing of sludge. Reducing the moisture content of raw sludge from 41% to 35.5% makes it possible to reduce energy consumption by 23.3 kilograms of equivalent fuel per ton of clinker. The most effective type and concentration of plasticizing reagent was selected. A decrease in the moisture content and an increase in flowability were studied on a model raw sludge based on kaolinite-montmorillonite clay, chalk and pyrite cinder - a coal -alkaline reagent (0.1 wt.%). The studied reagents were arranged in the following sequence according to the effectiveness of increasing the flowability of sludge: coal-alkaline reagent, Polyplast SP-1, calcium lignosulfonate (LST), Viscocrete20HE, Linamix PK.

The impact of hazardous waste on people and the environment from agricultural, industrial, military and mining activities form one of the most significant global environmental challenges. These wastes often include heavy metals, acid precipitates (sulfur oxide solutions), hydrocarbons, and other organic chemicals. Environmental impact of such technogenic waste and dumps sources (TWDS) is widely reflected in vegetation cover changes, which can be easily detected by satellite instruments. But application of satellite data for TWDS monitoring requires appropriate information tools. At presented work, the authors conducted the development of the design and implementation of these tools within frames VEGA-Science services (http://sci-vega.ru/eng/) in order to provide analysis of longterm variability of the vegetation cover state caused by the influence of TWDS. The result of the work was included in automated system for remote monitoring of vegetation cover (SRMV) of VEGA-Science system.

New polymer composite materials (PCMs) were obtained based on a mixture of phenol–formaldehyde and phthalide-containing phenol–formaldehyde resole-type binders reinforced with polyoxadiazole fiber, and their tribological properties were investigated. A study was made of the effect of the content of the phthalide-containing phenol–formaldehyde polymer in the two-component mixture of binders on the hardness of the surface layer and the tribological and thermofrictional properties of the PCM in various systems of dry friction on steel. It was shown that the resulting PCMs are superior in tribological and thermofrictional properties to PCMs based on phenol–formaldehyde or phthalide-containing phenol–formaldehyde resole-type binders.

The article is aimed at highlighting the historical and theoretical aspects of the study of the formation of foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the present stage is based on a combination of historically formed interests of the State and the ideology of the Islamic revolution – the so-called «Khomeinism». Balancing a pragmatic and a revolutionary approach is enshrined in the country’s political system itself and, thanks to a significant economic, demographic and military base, allows Iran to hold a strong position in the international arena. At the same time, the initial course of confrontation with a number of regional and global actors, coupled with the development of the national nuclear program, creates obstacles for Iran’s full functioning in the international arena. The geopolitical position of the Islamic Republic is as profitable as it is quite complicated. Being at the crossroads of several world regions and approaching the world’s key energy basins provides Tehran with ample opportunities to advance its own influence and cooperation with neighboring countries. At the same time, Iran is surrounded by zones of regional instability and its rivals or competitors. To counter external threats, Tehran has developed a flexible strategy based on a wide range of pro-Iranian non-governmental organizations – the so-called «Axis of Resistance» – and an asymmetrical action instrumentarium, which include the use of both hard and soft power methods. Currently, the degree of confrontation with regional adversaries (Israel and the Gulf countries) and a global opponent (the United States) is gaining a threatening scale. However, Iran is generally characterized by a periodic change in the cycles of aggravation of tension and d?tente in relations with its opponents. At the same time, Tehran’s pragmatism has its manifestation in maintaining relations and dialogue with its opponents in order to achieve certain goals, despite the confrontational discourse of official statements. In addition to the activities strictly along the perimeter of the State (that includes the Middle East, South Caucasus, Central and South Asia), Iran, to the best of its own capabilities and the regime of international sanctions, establishes relations with many countries of the world, from members of the UN Security Council - Russian Federation and People’s Republic of China to the countries of Africa and Latin America. To promote its discourse on the international stage, Tehran uses a wide network of cultural, religious, educational and charitable organizations. This approach allows to win supporters and generate financial flows for the regional activities of the IRI around the world.

Both development and application of remote sensing involves a considerable expenditure of material and intellectual resources. Therefore, it is important to use high-tech means of distribution of remote sensing data and processing results in order to facilitate access for as much as possible number of researchers. It should be accompanied with creation of capabilities for potentially more thorough and comprehensive, i.e. ultimately deeper, acquisition and complex analysis of information about the state of Earth's natural resources. As well objective need in a higher degree of Earth observation (EO) data assimilation is set by conditions of satellite observations, in which the observed objects are uncontrolled state. Progress in addressing this problem is determined to a large extent by order of the distributed EO information system (IS) functioning. Namely, it is largely dependent on reducing the cost of communication processes (data transfer) between spatially distributed IS nodes and data users. One of the most effective ways to improve the efficiency of data exchange processes is the creation of integrated EO IS optimized for running procedures of distributed data processing. The effective EO IS implementation should be based on specific software architecture.