G. Khimshiashvili, D. Siersma
Minimal Round Functions on
Low-Dimensional Manifolds
Presented by Corr.Member of
the Academy N.Berikashvili,
Abstract. We consider functions on manifolds with critical sets
equal to disjoint unions of several smoothly embedded circles and investigate
topological properties of those of such functions which have the minimal
possible number of critical loops. The geometric structure and transversal
singularities of minimal round functions on compact surfaces are described
explicitly. We also obtain a complete list of topological types of those closed
three-dimensional manifolds which admit round functions with not more than
three critical loops.
Key words:
smooth manifold, round function, critical set, transversal singularity type,
lens space, Seifert fibration, connected sum.
O.Glonti
Pricing of the Option which is
the Combination of Russian and Integral Russian Options
Presented by Corr.Member of the Academy N.Vakhania,
Abstract. We adobt the classical Black-Sholes setup and
consider a new American option, which is
the combination of Russian and integral Russian options. The pricing problem of
this option is reduced to solving an optimal stopping problem. We have solved
this stopping problem in case of infinite horizon.
Key words:
American option, put, Russian option, optimal stopping.
M.Shilakadze, Z.Kashiashvili,
N.Berishvili
The Issues of Determination of
the Calculative Flexibility Module in Sliding Beatings while Determining
Contact Tensions
Presented by Member of the
Academy T.Loladze, September 14, 2000
Abstract. While calculating contact tension, definition
“Conditional Flexibility Module” is introduced. It is proved that its
calculated quantity or “CFM”, which is connected with the quantity of
deformations of carrying elements, varies in quite wide limits according to
constructive solution of the coupled parts of the unit.
Key words:
sliding bearing, flexibility module, condition flexibility module, contact
tensions, Poisson coefficient.
PHYSICS
M.Kaviladze, N.Gubadze,
M.Sikharulidze, N.Djokhadze, G.Natsvlishvili, E.Gamtsemlidze
New Complex Method to Predict
Earthquakes
Presented by Corr.Member of
the Academy T.Sanadze, October 31, 2000
ABSTRACT. The goal of the
work is to reveAGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY
J.Tsotsonava
Influence of Long-Term
Application of Magnesium Doses on the Development of Mandarine Root System
Presented by corr.Member of
the Academy G.Tsintsadze, December 5, 2000
Abstract. We have studied long-term application (26 years) of
magnesium doses on the background of NPK in mandarine garden ‘Unschiu”.
Key words: Citrus unschiu, magnesium fertilizer,
root system.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
E.Khurtsidze, M.Khurtsidze,
M.Zarkua, G.Alexidze
A New Lectin from Mulberries (Morus nigra L.): Isolation and some
Properties
Presented by Corr.Member of
the Academy N.Aleksidze, October 10, 2000
Abstract. A new lectin characterized by high hemagglutinating
activity has been identified from the fruits of mulberry (Morus nigra L.), which agglutinates human erythrocytes without
specificity towards ABO blood types. Among the 23 analyzed carbohydrates it
exerts specificity towards monosaccharides of galactose group, some
galactose-contained oligosaccharides and also towards methylated monosaccharides
of mannose group. The distribution of lectin activity in some physiologically
different fruit tissues was investigated. The results obtained demonstrate that
lectins are transported and accumulated in the seeds during fruit maturation.
The possible physiological role of mulberry seed lectin is discussed.
Key words:
mulberry, fruit, seed, lectin, activity, distribution.
al new and far more reliable
precursors of earthquakes. The main-point of the work is to join all the
existent methods for the separate components such as Rn, He, H2, CH4
etc. in one set with the goal to study each of them in the same sample. It
means, that the results obtained for each of them, might be compared with
thePHYTOPATHOLOGY
M.Gvritishvili,
K.Kaczeishvili-Tavartkiladze
Contribution to the Fungal
Biodiversity of Georgia: Microfungi on Rosa sp.
Presented by Corr.Member of
the Academy G.Nakhutsrishvili, November 21, 2000
Abstract.
New data
concerning mycobiotic complexes on dead fruits, fruit galls and stems of Rosa
sp. are given. Camarosporium rosae, Diaporthopsis sp., Microdiplodia rosarum, Phomopsis
rosae, P.rhodophila, Valsella rosae are recorded for the first time in
Georgia. Other information concerns the new finding or new localities of fungi
on Rosa sp. in Georgia. Associated fungi include the whole complexes of
necrotrophic micromycetes within the given shrub.
Key words:
microfungi, Rosa sp., fruits, galls, stems, Georgia.
PHYTOPATHOLOGY
M.Gvritishvili,
M.Czurgulia-Shurgaia
New Data on Microfungi of
Common Persimmon (Diospyros lotus) in
Georgia
Presented by Corr.Member of
the Academy G.Nakhutsrishvili, October 17, 2000
Abstract.
18 species
of microfungi first recorded on Diospyros
lotus are briefly characterized. Of them the following are new records to
Georgia: Ascochyta sp., Camarosporium sp., Coleophoma sp., Cytosporina
sp., Gliocladium sp., Phoma sp., Phomopsis sp., Sphaeropsis
diospyri and Sporidesmium sp.
Key words:
microfungi, Diospyros lotus, Georgia.
great reliability.
Key words:
earthquake prediction, precursors, radon, helium, methane, elemental analysis,
isotope.
ENTOMOLOGY
M.Rtskhiladze
Cottony Scale Neopulvinaria innumerabilis
(Rathvon)(Coccinea-Coccidae) on Vine and its Natural Enemies in Eastern Georgia
Presented by Corr.Member of
the Academy I.Eliava, July 11, 2000
Abstract. In the article results of the observations of pest
Cottony Scale colony density on vine, class structure, biological control of
the pest with the rational use of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant are presented.
Key words: Neopulvinaria Innumerabilis, Coccidae
pest, natural enemies, biological control.
HYDROBIOLOGY
Kh.Danelia, A.Chogoshvili,
J.Oniani, M.Meladze, T.Oniani, Ts.Jorbenadze
The Action of Biomembrane
modifying Abiotic Environmental Stress-Factors on the Sensitivity of
Hydrobionts towards
Pollutants
Presented by Corr.Member of
the Academy D.Jokhadze, November 31, 2000
Abstract. The influence of temperature stress (chilling) on the
resistance of algae has been shown on the example of herbicide Paraquate, as a
pollutant.
The reservoirs adjacent to the mountain rivers of Georgia in the conditions of frequent environmental changes are expected to get unjustifiably high index of limit concentration of pollutants during biomonitoring if the above mentioned unsteadiness of environmental stress factors is neglected.
Key words: alga, pollutant, herbicide, chilling stress.
EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
E.Uchaneishvili, T.Gvamichava,
Corr.Member of the Academy V.Bakhutashvili
Some Peculiarities of Adenomas
Induced on the Background of Preparation Plaferon
Presented by Member of the
Academy N.Javakhishvili, May 12, 2000
Abstract. Morphofunctional peculiarities of stromal elements in
adenomas of colon of experimental cancerogenesis and influence of Plaferon on
it have been studied electroradioautographically. In fibroblast population of
adenomas, formed under Plaferon action, the share of low-differentiated
fibroblasts decreases, but the share of young and mature fibroblasts increases.
With the growth of dysplasia in the stroma of colon adenomas degree the amount
of plasmacytes decreases, number of lympocytes increases, but in adenomas, that
are induced on the background of Plaferon decrease plasmacyte share in
Lymphoplasmic cellular infiltrate is less intensive.
Key words:
stroma, fibroblasts, lymphocytes, plasmacytes, Plaferon.
EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
N.Mitskevichi, K.Machavariani,
G.Khechinashvili, N.Porakishvili
Correlation of the High Levels of
Serum LgG4 and Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis in Poultry Farmers in Georgia
Presented by Corr.Member of
the Academy G.Gurgenidze, October 19, 2000
Abstract. The poultry farmers in Georgia were tested for
sensitivity to the specific allergens
such as chicken serum, pillow down, domestic dust. A total of 22 workers out of
68 were found to have positive skin tests and marked clinical manifestation on
allergic respiratory disorders - bronchial asthma (BA), allergic rhinitis (AR),
extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA). With the use of ELISA it was estimated
that high level of lgE is characteristic for the poultry workers with BA and
AR, but not EAA. In case of EAA lgM and lgA levels were increased, while lgM
elevated level was found in workers with AR.
Dramatic increase in the levels of lgG3 and lgG4 was detected only in workers with EAA. EAA therefore seems to develop without significant increase of serum lgE in workers exposed to either poultry or fungal allergens. lgG4 seems to play a key role in its pathogenesis.
Key words: extrinsic allergic alveolitis
EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
L. Kardava, Kh.gabunia,
M.Tevzadze, V.Barbakadze, D.Ghirdaladze, G.Iosava, N.Porakishvili
A Dihidroxycinnamate-derived
Polymer from Symphytum asperum
Increases spontaneous in vitro
Apoptosis of B-chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Cells
Presented by Corr.Member of the Academy
G.Tumanishvili, October 19, 2000
Abstract. Peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) from patients with
B-chronic lympocytic leukaemia (B-CLL) apoptosis in vitro in contrast to their prolonged life span in vivo. In the present study we
examined the survival of B-CLL cells in the presence of a new dihidroxy
cinnamate-derived water soluble high molecular weight (>1000 kDa) polymers
from root extracts of Symphytum asperum (S.a.) and Symphytum caucasicum (S.c.),
IL-4 and IFN-g, while cultured in vitro.
Apoptosis and B-CLL differentiation were identified morfologically by Gimsa
staining daily up to 7 days of culture. The results of our study indicate that the survival of
B-CLL cells in long-term culture as measured by the rate of apoptosis is
noticeably enhanced in the presence of IL-4 and IFN-g, S.c. has no antiapoptotic effect, but enhances generation of
plasmacytoid cells. In contrast, S.a.
significantly enhances B-CLL cell death by apoptosis.
Key words:
B-CLL, B lymphocytes, cytokines, apoptosis.
ECONOMICS
M.Nanitashvili
Competitive Ability in Retail
Trade
Presented by Corr.Member of
the Academy L.Chikava, December 19, 2000
Abstract. The paper is dedicated to the problem of competitive
ability in retail trade. The indices of competitive ability are discussed
concluding that competitive ability is an integrating index defined by three
interrelated and interdependent factors: competition, competitive advantages,
rival strategies.
Key words:
exchange relations, competitive ability, retail trade.
(EAA), lgE, lgG, lgG4.PHILOLOGY
M.Nadareishvili
The Sensational Headline
Presented by Member of the
Academy A.Gvakharia, December 15, 2000
Abstract. The scoops in print media are widesold all over the
modern world. Such stories need the headlines of the same tone and contents.
This is the sensational headline, which is described, with showing its ups and
downs on the sheet.
Key words:
advertising function, print media, scandal, sensation, scoop, subhead, yellow
press.
HISTORY OF SCIENCE
L.Banetishvili (Baneli)
Principle of "T" Letter-mark Origination and its Ideographical Name
Presented by Member of the
Academy G.Tsitsishvili, October 31, 2000
Abstract. Shumerian letter-mark of the Moon (“mtuari) is "T" - "Th" or "Thu", which
was recognized as “God Father” by Shumers and even by Georgian mountaineers of
XX c.
Key words:
"T"-"Th" letter-mark, Knosos
clay plates, XlV c. BC, Georgian alphabet, letter-marks.