THE SPECIAL FEATURES GEOGRAPHICAL SPREADING BUMBLEBEES KIND BOMBUS SOUTH-EASTERN SLOPE OF THE GREATER CAUCASUS by Dzhamila Sharapatinovna Gasanova

“…The results of researches can be used in zoogeography for creation of the regional catalog of bees of the South Caucasus and microreserves of rare, disappearing insects of the Caucasian ecological region.…”
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Improving the growth of Glycyrrhiza Glabra L. in saline soils using bioagent seed treatments by Botir Khaitov, Nauruzbay Tadjetdinov, Alisher Sayimbetov, Jamila Khaitbaeva, Obidjon Sindarov, Obid Khakberdiev, Tulkin Nematov

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Short Crop Rotation under No-Till Improves Crop Productivity and Soil Quality in Salt Affected Areas by Aziz Nurbekov, Muhammadjon Kosimov, Makhmud Shaumarov, Botir Khaitov, Dilrabo Qodirova, Husniddin Mardonov, Zulfiya Yuldasheva

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The Historical and Theoretical Aspects of the Study of the Formation of Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran by Panova Iryna O., Zhevaho Oleksandr K.

“…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. …”
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The first unified inventory of non-native fishes of the South Caucasian countries, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia by Kuljanishvili Tatia, Mumladze Levan, Japoshvili Bella, Mustafayev Namig, Ibrahimov Shaig, Patoka Jiří, Pipoyan Samvel, Kalous Lukáš

“…The South Caucasus (SC) region is recognized for its high biological diversity and various endemic animal taxa. …”
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Bioleaching of Chalcopyrite by a New Strain <i>Leptospirillum ferrodiazotrophum</i> Ksh-L Isolated from a Dump-Bioleaching System of Kashen Copper-Molybdenum Mine by Anna Khachatryan, Narine Vardanyan, Sabine Willscher, Garegin Sevoyan, Ruiyong Zhang, Arevik Vardanyan

“…Ksh-L was isolated from a dump-bioleaching system of the Kashen copper-molybdenum mine (South Caucasus). Ksh-L is an obligate chemolithoautotroph, capable of oxidizing ferrous iron (Fe²⁺). …”
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Genomic characterization of three novel Basilisk-like phages infecting Bacillus anthracis by J. Farlow, D. Bolkvadze, L. Leshkasheli, I. Kusradze, A. Kotorashvili, N. Kotaria, N. Balarjishvili, L. Kvachadze, M. Nikolich, M. Kutateladze

“…Abstract Background In the present study, we sequenced the complete genomes of three novel bacteriophages v_B-Bak1, v_B-Bak6, v_B-Bak10 previously isolated from historical anthrax burial sites in the South Caucasus country of Georgia. We report here major trends in the molecular evolution of these phages, which we designate as “Basilisk-Like-Phages” (BLPs), and illustrate patterns in their evolution, genomic plasticity and core genome architecture. …”
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THE ISRAELI FACTOR IN IRAN-AZERBAIJAN RELATIONS (2005-2013) by ARMEN ISRAYELYAN

“…. • According to Iranian experts, the strategic relations between Azerbaijan and Israel have been established in the South Caucasus, in particular due to Iran's wrong policy towards Azerbaijan. • Currently, if in the Middle East, Iran more or less manages to control the threats appearing from the proxy war with Israel, than on its immediate border Iran is trying to avoid a direct confrontation with Israel. …”
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Sociodemographic and Occupational Factors Associated with Low Early Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccine in Hospital-Based Healthcare Workers, Georgia, March–July 2021 by Héloïse Lucaccioni, Giorgi Chakhunashvili, Carl Jason McKnight, Tamila Zardiashvili, Pernille Jorgensen, Richard Pebody, Esther Kissling, Mark A. Katz, Lia Sanodze

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The material and immaterial connectivity underpinning Iran–Central Eurasia relations: elite discourse in Baku and Tashkent by Tomek, J

“…The collapse of the Soviet Union and the independence of the republics of the South Caucasus and Central Asia opened a window of geopolitical opportunity to the Islamic Republic of Iran. …”

Polymorphism of ITS sequences in 35S rRNA genes in Elymus dahuricus aggregate species: two cryptic species? by A. V. Rodionov, K. S. Dobryakova, N. N. Nosov, A. A. Gnutikov, E. O. Punina, A. A. Kriukov, V. S. Shneyer

“…The Core Southern St-ribotype is typical of southern Elymus and Pseudoroegneria of the South Caucasus, Primorye, Pakistan, and South Korea. The Northern dahuricus St-ribotype and Southern dahuricus St-ribotype are derivatives of the Core Northern and Core Southern St-ribotypes, correspondingly. …”
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Wild grapevine (Vitis sylvestris C.C.Gmel.) wines from the Southern Caucasus region by David Maghradze, Gagik Melyan, Vugar Salimov, Ramazi Chipashvili, Monserrat Iñiguez, Pilar Puras, Elena Melendez, Ramón Vaca, Carlos Ocete, Diego Rivera, Concepción Obón, Jose Manuel Valle, Alvaro Rodriguez-Miranda, Osvaldo Failla, Rafael Ocete

“…In the present document, seven grape samples from female individuals of wild grapevine growing in the South Caucasus region were investigated to assess their oenological profile. …”
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Archaeological Excavations on the SCPX Pipeline, Azerbaijan 2013-2018 by David Maynard, Qoşqar Qoşqarli, Nəcəf Müseybli, Şamil Nəcəfov, Vaqif Əsədov, Anar Agalarzadə, Dmitriy Kiriçenko, Müzəffər Hüseynov, Azad Zeynalov

“…The South Caucasus Pipeline Expansion (SCPX) is a pipeline built to carry gas from the Caspian Sea basin across Azerbaijan through Georgia for onward transmission to Turkey and Europe. …”
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Interim effect evaluation of the hepatitis C elimination programme in Georgia: a modelling study by Josephine G Walker, PhD, Tinatin Kuchuloria, MD, David Sergeenko, MD, Hannah Fraser, PhD, Aaron G Lim, DPhil, Shaun Shadaker, MPH, Liesl Hagan, MPH, Amiran Gamkrelidze, ProfPhD, Valeri Kvaratskhelia, MD, Lia Gvinjilia, MD, Malvina Aladashvili, MD, Alexander Asatiani, MD, Davit Baliashvili, MD, Maia Butsashvili, ProfPhD, Ivdity Chikovani, MD, Irma Khonelidze, MD, Irma Kirtadze, PhD, Mark H Kuniholm, PhD, David Otiashvili, PhD, Lali Sharvadze, PhD, Ketevan Stvilia, MD, Tengiz Tsertsvadze, ProfPhD, Mamuka Zakalashvili, MD, Matthew Hickman, PhD, Natasha K Martin, DPhil, Juliette Morgan, MD, Muazzam Nasrullah, PhD, Francisco Averhoff, MD, Peter Vickerman, ProfDPhil

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FACILITATING AND HINDERING FACTORS OF THE ACCELERATED GROWTH OF THE GEORGIAN ECONOMY AND OPINIONS OF THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY (RESULTS OF A SELECTIVE STUDY) by Alim Kherkhadze

“…. – 18,3% • Rich natural resources – 16,7% • A well-developed banking system – 11,7% • Increasing harmonization of Georgian legislation with international legislation – 8,3% Factors Hindering to the accelerated economic growth of Georgia: • Underdeveloped democracy, constant question marks to the judicial system, political instability, little experience of statehood, state institutions not free from unhealthy political influence – 55% • Regional economic inequality, disproportionate distribution of investments and public funds to Tbilisi and the rest of Georgia – 41,7% • Low level of higher and professional education, insufficient qualified workforce – 41,7% • Lack of capital needed to implement innovative entrepreneurial ideas, low level of development of the real (production) sector of the economy and high deficit in foreign trade – 41,7% • Russia's occupation of Georgian territories, the threat of potential war and the unstable South Caucasus region. – 38,3% • High level of emigration – 20% • Underdeveloped stock market and non-convertible national currency – 18,3% • Monocentric state, high dependence of territorial-administrative units on state budget transfers – 10% • Mass destruction and hyperinflation of the economic powers inherited from the Soviet Union in the first years of independence – 6,7% • Inadequately developed transport logistics infrastructure (delayed Anaklia port project, poorly developed road infrastructure, single-lane railway lines) – 6,7% • Scarcity of natural resources and high import dependence on energy resources – 5% In response to the third question, which was about the time Georgia will need to reach the average European level of economic development in 2022, taking into account the listed factors. …”
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Petrology and geochemistry of high temperature I type granitoids in Nusha region, Mazandaran province by Farbood Hakimi Bandboon, Saeed Taki, Mohamad Modarresnia

“…The high Th/Ta and relatively low Nb/Th ratios indicate formation of magma in an arc environment, and the tectonomagmatic discrimination diagrams show continental arc one as well and according to their age, like many Cenozoic igneous rocks in the Alborz, Western Alborz-Azerbaijan and South Caucasus must have resulted from subduction of the Neotethys oceanic crust. …”
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