Academic science institutionalization in Moldavian SSR (1946–1961)

Based on unpublished materials from three archives (Central Scientific Archive of the Academy of Sciences, Archive of socio-political organizations from Moldova, the Moldovan National Archives) and the literature in domain, the historical, sociopolitical, as well as other aspects are analyzed, concerning Moldavian SSR academic science institutionalization in the 1946–1961 years.

Digital agriculture informational resources in local and international databases

The article reviews informational resources on precision and digital agriculture in international cross-disciplinal and sectoral international and local databases. The databases Web of Science, Scopus, AGRIS (by FAO UN) and Engineering infrastructure of Agriculture, Rosinformagrotech, AGROS (by Central Scientific Agricultural Library) with the retrieval requests “Digital agriculture”, “Precision Agriculture” were analyzed. The authors estimated the dynamics of document flows to the AGROS database and confirmed strong growth of volume of local publications on precision agriculture to the level demonstrating technology adoption of precision agriculture. Meanwhile the level of document flow on digital agriculture is at the starting level. Analysis of most frequent publications on the topic showed that there’s no local specialized journals on precision agriculture, most frequently publications appeared in local journals such as “Machinery and equipment for rural areas”, “Soil science and agrochemistry”, “Agricultural machinery and technology”. Predominantly materials were published in specialized foreign journals “Computers and electronics in agriculture” and “Precision agriculture”. Most of the documents were obtained from WOS and Scopus databases, but a lot of them are irrelevant. While searching for foreign documents it makes sense to use all the databases available, but most of the full-size texts in open access are available in the AGRIS database. In the same way AGROS database provide a wide range of full-size texts in the Russian language. Both AGROS and AGRIS databases showed high efficiency of search with most relevant documents in search results since both databases use thesaurus as a linguistic tool.

Implementation of the electronic model of the thematic and typological acquisition plan in the scientific library

Automation of library processes is an important topic in modern conditions of digitalization and transition of human activities to the latest computer technologies. Acquisition of literature to library collections forms the document base for the subsequent work of the library, so this process needs continuous improvement and optimization of its constituent operations. The article is devoted to the application of computer technologies in the preparation and use of the scientific library thematic-typological plan of acquisition as the scientific base of building collections. The object of the article is to present the experience of creating and using the electronic model of the Thematic and Typological Acquisition Plan in the scientific library, to define the perspectives of implementing the data base for information and library servicing UB RAS users.The article presents the results of content analysis of subject headings and indices of the State Rubricator of Scientific and Technical Information for bibliographic descriptions of Russian journals received in 2015–2017, in the Consolidated electronic catalog of periodicals of the Central Scientific Library of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences; of books, published by the institutes of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in 2015–2017, according to the Electronic catalog of Russian books and continuing publications of the Central Scientific Library of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences; of publications (published in 2015–2019) of the institutes of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, included in the database of the Russian Science Citation Index on the portal «eLIBRARY.ru» – are presented in the article. It also describes the stages of creation, analyzes the characteristics and capabilities of the database «Thematic-typological acquisition plan» of the Central Scientific Library of the Urals Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

About the bibliography of Tajikistan

The article deals in brief with the history of Tajik bibliography. Basic attention is paid at the development of bibliography in the Republic in the Soviet period. Characteristics of the main State centers of bibliographic activity – the Book Chamber of the Republic of Tajikistan, State Republican Library named after Firdousi, from 1993 – the National Library of Tajikistan, Central Scientific Library of the Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan named after I. Gandy are given. Bibliographic and bio-bibliography works are enumerated, published in the Republic in different historical periods.

Naturvitenskapelige praksiser og tenkemåter – på vei mot et tolkningsfellesskap

Scientific practices are introduced in curricula around the world, replacing the more general concept of inquiry. There are many different definitions of scientific practices, and the purpose of this article is to contribute to a common understanding of what scientific practices are and how they can be implemented and assessed in the classroom. We analyzed the Norwegian curriculum LK20 and found that teachers are mainly left on their own in how to interpret, implement and assess scientific practices. To address the lack of support, we selected a set of central scientific practices based on LK20, the research literature and international curricula and described the practices as explicit and close to teaching practice as possible. Implications for use are discussed, together with a call for other researchers to join the discussion.

The Hunt for Pevatrons: The Case of Supernova Remnants

The search for Galactic pevatrons is now a well-identified key science project of all instruments operating in the very-high-energy domain. Indeed, in this energy range, the detection of gamma rays clearly indicates that efficient particle acceleration is taking place, and observations can thus help identify which astrophysical sources can energize particles up to the ~PeV range, thus being pevatrons. In the search for the origin of Galactic cosmic rays (CRs), the PeV range is an important milestone, since the sources of Galactic CRs are expected to accelerate PeV particles. This is how the central scientific goal that is ’solving the mystery of the origin of CRs’ has often been distorted into ’finding (a) pevatron(s)’. Since supernova remnants (SNRs) are often cited as the most likely candidates for the origin of CRs, ’finding (a) pevatron(s)’ has often become ’confirming that SNRs are pevatrons’. Pleasingly, the first detection(s) of pevatron(s) were not associated to SNRs. Moreover, all clearly detected SNRs have yet revealed to not be pevatrons, and the detection from VHE gamma rays from regions unassociated with SNRs, are reminding us that other astrophysical sites might well be pevatrons. This short review aims at highlighting a few important results on the search for Galactic pevatrons.

ACADEMICIAN BORIS LAVRENT ’ YEVICH ISSATCHENKO: ON HIS 150TH ANNIVERSARY

2021 marked the 150th anniversary of the eminent scientist, Academician Boris Lavrentyevich Issatchenko (1871-1948), naturalist and microbiologist, polar researcher, founder of marine and geological microbiology, organizer of scientific study and education. The article revisits his biography, discussing his central scientific achievements, and presenting select materials of an exposition dedicated to the jubilee, at the Earth Science Museum, Moscow State University.

Lingvistica în Republica Moldova. Indice bibliografic (2012–2016)

The current Bibliographic Index represents the continuation of the volume The Linguistics in the Republic of Moldova. Bibliographic index (1991-2011). The paper aims to register, systematize and capitalize the publications in the field, published in 2012-2016. The bibliographic material is largely based on the funds of the Central Scientific Library „Andre Lupan”, consulting the file and catalogs. To fill the gaps, synthesis works, collections, tributes, specialty magazines, newspapers, etc., as well as the Internet were used. The index is not exhaustive, but selective. Taking into account the volume of materials collected, the work was divided, this time, by years. For example, the year 2012 is classified into: 1) books (monographs, collections), dictionaries, textbooks; 2) articles from collections; 3) articles from specialized magazines; 4) articles from science popularization magazines; 5) newspaper articles. Benefiting from a practical structure, the Bibliographic Index is an accessible and useful working tool that can meet the information requirements of this field, presenting approximately all the linguistic material from the given period.

Dedications and autographs on the rare stock books of the Central Scientific Library of the Irkutsk Scientific Center of SB RAS

Today it is widely practiced to exhibit autographs, inscriptions at exhibitions in museums, institutions of science, education and culture. This is due to the increased interest in the history of scientific research, personal and official relation-ships of people, and testifies to the urgency of the problem, that requires the attention of specialists.According to Brockhaus and Efron, «the autographs of famous scientists, writers and poets constitute the true treasure of libraries ...» (Encyclopedic Dictionary of Brockhaus and Efron, St. Petersburg, 1890. T. 1, p. 123). Autographs, inscriptions on books can serve as an additional source of information about any author’s life, era, scientific or cultural phenomenon. In the libraries of the Academy of Sciences, one can find literature with autographs, donation inscriptions of scientists, various notes.The purpose of the article is to bring to the readers some autographs, inscripts, their content, handwriting of prominent Russian scientists on books from the library stock of the Central Scientific Library of the Irkutsk Scientific Center SB RAS (СSL ISC SB RAS) (previously – the library of the East-Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences), to tell about these books and their authors destinies. Responses to the article will help to determine the authorship of unidentified inscriptions.In the course of the work, there were exposed and identified de visu books with autographs, donations (inscriptions) to the library from authors, to scientists from colleagues and owner’s inscriptions; the analysis of library materials was carried out, an attempt was made to systematize written sources with autographs and donations. At the second stage of the work, an electronic database was being compiled - the Catalog of Rare Books in EC IRBIS, which can be found on the library website.

ABAY’S HERITAGE FROM THE FUND OF THE CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC LIBRARY

The works of the great poet, humanist Abay is known not only in his country, but throughout the world. His works are connected with the realities of life. The poet’s heritage created at the end of the 19th century has reached subsequent generations in the form of manuscripts collected by children and relatives who are interested in his work. The manuscripts played a significant role in the propaganda of the poet Abay’s works. This article has analyzed the versions of the manuscripts of Abay’s heritage from the collection of Zeinelgabiden ibn Amre, Murseit Bikeuly, Nugerbek Kudabayuly, etc. stored in the rare fund of the Central Scientific Library, and also some differences and similarities had been reveald. The moment of appearance and storage conditions of the manuscripts of Abay’s poems in the library is being specified. The conclusions of scientists regarding the use of Abay’s manuscripts are considered.