Mid 1990s Research Articles

‘I am a Punk, I Don’t Give a Damn!’ Chez Narcisse: A Rural Place of Resistance

Chez Narcisse is a bar located on the threshold of the southern Vosges, in the east of France, that has been run by the same family for over 120 years. Its particularity lies in the fact that since the mid 1980s, it has included a concert hall in the garden behind the bar, which punk bands use to play. This place brings together a bar that is anchored in the daily life of the village and these festive events, which always take place on Sunday evenings. Chez Narcisse thus appears as a ‘double’ space that emphasizes the search for independence and culture in a rural environment. An ethnographic research carried out in this place since January 2017 highlights how the DIY ethos is as much a way of doing things as a purpose. The punk ethos of DIY is claimed by the owners, volunteers, musicians and stakeholders of Chez Narcisse in order to build its identity as an ‘alternative’ place well known in the contemporary French punk scene. By taking up James C. Scott’s work, the aim is to understand how Chez Narcisse is a social site of resistance and the role that DIY plays in it. To do this, I will first present the construction of this alternative place which articulates both a local and rural level and a global one (the concerts and the venue attract punks from all over France). A performance upstage testifies to a veiled but very present resistance, based on a family imaginary. The second part aims at highlighting the daily forms of resistance at Chez Narcisse expressed through the use of DIY. Thus, this place would be less ‘punk’ through programmed music than through the use of DIY as a value to defend and a project to share.

프랑스의 영향력 외교와 루브르-아부다비 박물관

This paper aims to analyze the political and economic effects as well as cultural and diplomatic attributes of the establishment of an overseas branch of Louvre Museum, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. If the role of the museum as an actor of cultural diplomacy was previously only to exchange works with foreign museums, from the mid 2000s, it played a much more active role through the internationalization of museums. In the case of France, the rise of museum diplomacy coincides with the full-fledged beginning of Diplomacy of Influence(diplomatie d'influence), a French public diplomacy, which shows that French cultural diplomacy has shifted from the previous defensive method to the offensive use of its cultural assets. With a entrepreneurial approach, France revises its strategy to use cultural brands as tools to spread their cultural rayonnement. The mid 2000s was a time when France's status in the United Arab Emirates was overturned by the United States. At a time when France's influence in the United Arab Emirates declined, France was able to strengthen cooperation in Abu Dhabi's aviation and defense fields through the Louvre-Abu Dhabi bilateral cultural cooperation, and further laid the foundation for promoting bilateral political cooperation.

Department Housing Construction as a Factor in Formation of Housing Stock in the Cities of the Far East (1946 — Mid 1960s)

Using the examples of the Far East the author studied the process of enterprise residential construction, which was typical for the Soviet socialist system and widely used in the creation of housing stock in cities. It was found that the enterprise housing construction was undertaken in those places where there were enterprises producing natural resources in the region, big factories and other organizations, which were part of the Soviet Union ministries that were able to finance the construction. The study showed that the enterprise construction was undertaken both by the enterprises themselves and by contracting construction organizations, as well as through individual construction. The new tendencies in the enterprise residential construction were related to the development of noncontracted way of housing construction (construction for the company's own use and using its own resources), which was practiced in the second half of the 1950s. With the beginning of mass housing construction, the role of enterprise residential construction decreased and the local municipalities became the main developers. The conclusion is that the role of enterprises in housing formation and distribution was a peculiar measure to force and subdue Soviet citizens to work for state enterprises. Along with other means, it allowed to fulfil the task of developing the Soviet society within a short historical period.

Innovations in mandibular advancement splint therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea

Mandibular advancement splint (MAS) therapy emerged as an effective therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in the mid 1990s, and is now the leading treatment alternative for OSA. Since its inception, the field has seen a suite of revisions and advances in relation to design and customisation, fabrication, titration methods, response prediction models and the integration of data collection technology. This paper reviews these current and emerging innovations in MAS therapy and their impact upon sleep apnoea management.

The Significance of Epidemic Plasmids in the Success of Multidrug-Resistant Drug Pandemic Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli.

Epidemic IncF plasmids have been pivotal in the selective advantage of multidrug-resistant (MDR) extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC). These plasmids have offered several advantages to their hosts that allowed them to coevolve with the bacterial host genomes and played an integral role in the success of ExPEC. IncF plasmids are large, mosaic, and often contain various types of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and virulence associated factor (VAF) genes. The presence of AMR, VAF genes, several addition/restriction systems combined with truncated transfer regions, led to the fixation of IncF plasmids in certain ExPEC MDR clones, such as ST131 and ST410. IncF plasmids entered the ST131 ancestral lineage in the mid 1900s and different ST131 clade/CTX-M plasmid combinations coevolved over time. The IncF_CTX-M-15/ST131-C2 subclade combination emerged during the early 2000s, spread rapidly across the globe, and is one of the greatest clone/plasmid successes of the millennium. The ST410-B3 subclade containing blaCTX-M-15 incorporated the NDM-5 carbapenemase gene into existing IncF platforms, providing an additional positive selective advantage that included the carbapenems. A "plasmid-replacement" clade scenario occurred in the histories of ST131 and ST410 as different subclades gained different AMR genes on different IncF platforms. The use of antimicrobial agents will generate selection pressures that enhance the risks for the continuous emergence of MDR ExPEC clone/IncF plasmid combinations. The reasons for clade/IncF replacements and associations between certain clades and specific IncF plasmid types are unknown. Such information will aid in designing management and prevention strategies to combat AMR.

Drivers and impacts of Eastern African rainfall variability

Eastern Africa exhibits bimodal rainfall consisting of long rains (March–May) and short rains (October–December), changes in which have profound socioeconomic and environmental impacts. In this Review, we examine the drivers and corresponding impacts of Eastern African rainfall variability. Remote teleconnections, namely the El Niño–Southern Oscillation and the Indian Ocean Dipole, exert a dominant influence on interannual variability. From the mid-1980s to 2010, the long rains have tended toward a drier state (trends of −0.65 to −2.95 mm season−1 year−1), with some recovery thereafter, while the short rains have become wetter since the mid 1980s (1.44 to 2.36 mm season−1 year−1). These trends, overlain by substantial year-to-year variations, affect the severity and frequency of extreme flooding and droughts, the stability of food and energy systems, the susceptibility to water-borne and vector-borne diseases, and ecosystem stability. Climate model projections of rainfall changes differ, but there is some consensus that the short rains will deliver more rainfall than the long rains by 2030–2040, with implications for sustaining agricultural yields and triggering climate-related public health emergencies. Mitigating the impacts of future Eastern African climate requires continued investments in agriculture, clean water, medical and emergency infrastructures, and development and adoption of adaptation strategies, as well as targeted early-warning systems driven by improved meteorological observations. Rainfall variability in Eastern Africa is associated with considerable social and environmental impacts, including threats to water, energy and food security. This Review outlines the drivers of this rainfall variability, their corresponding impacts, and potential future changes with anthropogenic warming.

New insights gained from collections of wild Lactuca relatives in the gene bank of the Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa

Abstract The Institute of Evolution’s (IoE’s) Wild Lettuce Gene Bank (WLGB), established in the mid 1990s, contains new and extensive collections of five wild Lactuca relatives (WLRs) originating from Israel and Armenia: L. serriola, L. aculeata, L. georgica, L. altaica, and L. saligna. The objectives of the WLGB relate to the identification, collection, distribution, conservation, and characterization of the population genetic structure of these unique germplasms for crop improvement. Comprehensive studies are ongoing to determine the taxonomic position and crossing potential of the critical mass of collected species with domesticated lettuce, L. sativa, based on: (i) select morphological and phenological characteristics; (ii) molecular data; (iii) downy mildew resistance and (iv) variation in biologically active secondary metabolite content. In this review we present an overview of our key findings and highlight the advances in knowledge on these themes. Our germplasm collections and novel results, obtained by detailed, large-scale screening of natural populations and individuals for genetic variation, will considerably advance crop breeding research and practices. In addition, we critically summarize the recent literature and findings relating to three additional WLRs: L. dregeana, L. scarioloides, and L. azerbaijanica. The main long-term purpose of our research is to facilitate broadening of the genetic variation of domesticated lettuce by using new and adaptive germplasm in interspecific hybridization of lettuce.

Sociocultural and Economic Aspects of the Ancient Roman Reported Metropolis of Rhapta on the Coast of Tanzania: Some Archaeological and Historical Perspectives

Two thousand years ago, the Romans had knowledge of the western Indian Ocean seaboard. The East African seaboard was then known as Azania. The capital of Azania was recognized by the Romans as Rhapta. The unknown author of the Periplus of the Erythrean Sea seems to have visited the region himself and reported about the territory and its main settlements. However, Claudia Ptolemy, the geographer, got his information about the territory from skippers some who had been to Rhapta several times. After his third century report no more is heard about Rhapta. The search for the Azania settlements and particularly of Rhapta began from about 1950s in the colonial times. It is the research endeavor of the third author of this paper from the mid 1990s in the region of the Rufiji delta and the Mafia Island in south east Tanzanian coast that provided some clue to the location of Rhapta. With more recent research in Mafia archipelago, it is now apprehended that Rhapta got submerged on the northern side of the archipelago offshore of the Rufiji delta. With collected data from recent underwater and terrestrial archaeological surveys and available Roman historical reports, we can discuss socio cultural and economic aspects of Rhapta.

Psychotropic consumption before and during COVID-19 in Asturias, Spain

BackgroundSpain as multiple other countries has been experiencing an increasing and sustained trend in the use of psychotropic medications since the mid 90s. Recent studies show public health measures implemented to control SARS-Cov2, such as mobility restrictions and the shutdown of nonessential activities increased mental suffering, even contributing to a higher number of anxiety, depression and insomnia disorders that could lead to an increase in the consumption of psychotropics.The aims were: 1) Evaluate the temporal trend in psychotropic consumption by pharmacological subgroup, sex, and age group 2) Estimate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic in the use of psychotropic drugs.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective observational study, retrieving all prescriptions of anxiolytics, hypnotics and sedatives, and antidepressants dispensed in pharmacies of Asturias (Northern Spain) for Primary Care patients for the period 2018–2021.We presented the data expressed in Daily Defined Doses (DDDs) for 1000 persons/day (DHD). To estimate changes in DHDs by year and age group we conducted two multiple linear regressions (one for males and one for females) for every pharmacological subgroup studied. Changes were considered statistically significant when the regression coefficient was p < 0.05. We used the Software R 4.1.0.ResultsFor the studied period, the highest DHDs are for antidepressants, although all of the subgroups experienced an increase in consumption rates.Women consumed more psychotropic drugs than men. In 2021, 372 out of every 1000 women were taking daily 1 DDD of these drugs versus 184 out of every 1000 men.Consumption rates for all psychotropic drugs progressively increases with age. Conversely, the biggest increases in consumption were among the youngest age groups (0–14 and 15–29 years) for women, while for men there is more variability.The regression models suggest an upward trend in psychotropic consumption during all the period, especially remarkable from 2020, for both genders and all age groups.Conclusions- The consumption of psychotropic drugs has gradually increased over the last 4 years, with a significant boost starting in 2020 for both sexes, matching the start of the SARS-COV2 pandemic and the implementation of strict Public Health measures to contain it.- The increase observed on children and adolescents is a matter of concern.

A short history from Karelia study to biodiversity and public health interventions.

Contact with natural environments enriches the human microbiome, promotes immune balance and protects against allergies and inflammatory disorders. In Finland, the allergy & asthma epidemic became slowly visible in mid 1960s. After the World War II, Karelia was split into Finnish and Soviet Union (now Russia) territories. This led to more marked environmental and lifestyle changes in the Finnish compared with Russian Karelia. The Karelia Allergy Study 2002-2022 showed that allergic conditions were much more common on the Finnish side. The Russians had richer gene-microbe network and interaction than the Finns, which associated with better balanced immune regulatory circuits and lower allergy prevalence. In the Finnish adolescents, a biodiverse natural environment around the homes associated with lower occurrence of allergies. Overall, the plausible explanation of the allergy disparity was the prominent change in environment and lifestyle in the Finnish Karelia from 1940s to 1980s. The nationwide Finnish Allergy Programme 2008-2018 implemented the biodiversity hypothesis into practice by endorsing immune tolerance, nature contacts, and allergy health with favorable results. A regional health and environment programme, Nature Step to Health 2022-2032, has been initiated in the City of Lahti, EU Green Capital 2021. The programme integrates prevention of chronic diseases (asthma, diabetes, obesity, depression), nature loss, and climate crisis in the spirit of Planetary Health. Allergic diseases exemplify inappropriate immunological responses to natural environment. Successful management of the epidemics of allergy and other non-communicable diseases may pave the way to improve human and environmental health.

Particle Swarm Optimization or Differential Evolution—A comparison

In the mid 1990s two landmark metaheuristics have been proposed: Particle Swarm Optimization and Differential Evolution. Their initial versions were very simple, but rapidly attracted wide attention. During the last quarter century hundreds of variants of both optimization algorithms have been proposed and applied in almost any field of science or engineering. However, no broader comparison of performance between both families of methods has been presented so far. In the present paper ten Particle Swarm Optimization and ten Differential Evolution variants, from historical ones from the 1990s up to the most recent ones from 2022, are compared on numerous single-objective numerical benchmarks and 22 real-world problems. On average Differential Evolution algorithms clearly outperform Particle Swarm Optimization ones. Such advantage of Differential Evolution over Particle Swarm Optimization is in contradiction with popularity: In the literature Particle Swarm Optimization algorithms are two–three times more frequently used than Differential Evolution ones. Problems for which Particle Swarm Optimization performs better than Differential Evolution do exist but are relatively few. Although this result may be an effect of the choice of specific variants, experimental settings or problems used for comparison, some re-consideration of algorithmic philosophy may be needed for Particle Swarm Optimization variants to make them more competitive.

A Systematical Review of the Largest Polymer Flood Project in the World: From Laboratory to Pilots and Field Application

Summary This paper presents a systematical review of the largest polymer flood project in the world, applied to multilayered, heterogeneous sandstone reservoirs in the giant Daqing Oilfield in China. First, reservoir and fluid characteristics are highlighted to understand the heterogeneity of the reservoir. Next, the project history is summarized, including laboratory studies, pilot tests, commercial tests, and fieldwide applications. Third, typical polymer flood performance and reservoir management measures are presented. Finally, key understandings and lessons learned from more than 50 years of experience are summarized. The La-Sa-Xing Field in the Daqing Field Complex contains three types of reservoir sands: Type I sand with high permeability, Type II sand with medium permeability, and Type III sand with low permeability. Polymer flood was studied in the laboratory in the mid 1960s, followed by small-scale pilots beginning in 1972 and industrial-scale pilots starting in 1993, all of which successfully reduced water cut and enhanced oil recovery. Fieldwide application commenced in 1996, targeting the Type I sand. With Type II sand being brought onstream in 2003, the project achieved a peak production of 253,000 BOPD in 2013. Polymer flood reduced water cut by 24.8%. Reservoir management measures, such as zonal injection, profile modification, hydraulic fracturing in low-permeability sand, and injection optimization, proved to be effective. Based on the water-cut performance, production can be divided into four stages: (1) water-cut decline, (2) low water cut, (3) rebound, and (4) water chase. Fit-for-purpose improved-oil-recovery measures were implemented for each stage to improve production performance. Key understandings and lessons learned include the following: (1) Polymer flood improves both sweeping and displacing efficiencies; (2) high interlayer permeability contrast leads to low incremental recovery; (3) variable well spacing should be adopted for different reservoir types; (4) adoption of large molecular weight (MW) and large slug size greatly enhances recovery; and (5) salt-resistant polymer is beneficial for produced water reinjection in Type II sand; (6) zonal injection increased swept reservoir zones by 9.8% and swept pay thickness by 10.3%; (7) profile modifications helped improve vertical conformance in injection wells and led to enhanced sweeping efficiency and extended low water-cut stage; and (8) optimization-recommended well spacing for Type I, Type II, and Type III sands is 10–15.5, 5.6–7.6, and 2.5–3.6 acres, respectively. In comparison with generally 6–8% incremental recovery by polymer flood in the industry, this project achieved an impressive incremental recovery of 12%, enhancing the oil recovery factor from 40% by primary recovery and waterflood to 52% stock tank oil initially in place (STOIIP). The progressive approach from laboratory experiments through pilots and finally to field application is a best practice for applying polymer flood fieldwide for a giant field such as the La-Sa-Xing Field.

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(untitled), and: Point by Point Mikhail Aizenberg (bio) and J. Kates (bio) (untitled) Memory unmoored far in the past,freed, we have forgotten everything—phone numbers, passwords, addresses,and poems we once knew by heart. We remember only what we have readin a language we only partly know,in the ship's log of a sunken vesseland in a diary burned up long ago. [End Page 25] Point by Point 1 One who has stepped on a live wireor been caught up in a senseless warcan hear the sky's inaudible murmurand the hawk's claw digging into silence. 2 If only all words did not teach themselvesnot to understand where they led,and to speak in threatening voices,to a distant shot arcing down to earth. 3 Believe someone, complain to someone—to the black crow on the telephone helpline?Its own feathers are still growing out in the skyfor the sake of everything put into play. 4 Fold your arms,hold your breath.If you didn't know, this is all against the rules.Only the soaring falcon has already extendedthe curved knife blades of its wings. [End Page 26] Mikhail Aizenberg mikhail aizenberg has been writing poems since the mid 1960s. In 2003-4 he was awarded a Joseph Brodsky fellowship. A selection of his poems, Say Thank You (translated by J. Kates) was published by Zephyr Press in 2007, and another, Level with Us, by Cold Hub Press in 2011. J. Kates j. kates is a minor poet and a literary translator who lives in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. Copyright © 2023 Mikhail Aizenberg and J. Kates

Use of 2-deoxy-D-glucose in virology research: A mini review

2-deoxy-D-glucose, widely known as 2-DG, is a synthetic analogue of glucose that has biological effect on metabolic pathways – glycolysis and pentose phosphate pathway; on signalling pathways - 5′-AMP-activated kinase – AMPK, mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 – mTORC1; and on biosynthesis of lipids and protein-N-glycosylation, thereby demonstrating its role as an anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, calorie restriction mimetic, and anti-viral agent. Although the property of 2-DG as an anti-viral agent was widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic, its potential to inhibit influenza virus was evaluated for the first time in the year 1959. Subsequently, experimental studies pertaining to inhibition of viral infection by 2-DG was explored in viruses belonging to the family of Paramyxoviridae, Rhabdoviridae, Togaviridae, Herepesviridae, Flaviviridae, Adenoviridae and Retroviridae. The anti-viral potential of 2-DG in viruses experimented since the mid 1900s has been reviewed here in brief.

Cystinosis.

Cystinosis is a very rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder with an incidence of 1 : 150,000 - 1 : 200,000, and is caused by mutations in the CTNS gene encoding the lysosomal membrane protein cystinosin, which transports cystine out of the lysosome into the cytoplasm. As a result, accumulation of cystine occurs in almost all cells and tissues, especially in the kidneys, leading to multiple organ involvement. Introduction of drug therapy with cysteamine in the mid 1980s, along with the availability of renal replacement therapy in childhood, have dramatically improved patient outcome. Whereas patients used to die without therapy with end-stage renal failure during the first decade of life, nowadays most patients live well into adulthood without renal replacement therapy, and several reach 40 years. There is robust evidence that early initiation and sustained lifelong therapy with cysteamine are both essential for morbidity and mortality. The rarity of the disease and the multi-organ involvement present an enormous challenge for those affected and the providers of care for this patient group.

Reflections on the physics of slow dynamics in rocks

Slow Dynamics is a peculiar property exhibited by many sedimentary rocks and was first reported in the mid 1990s. Slow dynamics refers to the process of changing the elastic state of a rock, softening its macroscopic stiffness with application of an AC acoustic drive. What makes slow dynamics unique is that the elastic state of the rock recovers as log(time) once the acoustic drive is turned off. Many creep-like mechanisms have been proposed to explain the effect, notably it resembles recoverable/reversible DC creep. The most common explanation is due to the effects of water, or a form of it, in the spaces between grains. However, it has been exceedingly difficult to pin down the real physics. One experiment with Berea sandstone at high vacuum and temperatures showed that slow dynamics still persists even at these conditions. Followup experiments are in progress, using a pure quartz Fontainebleau sandstone to avoid any effects of clays. Another experiment is planned which will mimic conditions on Mars where water in any form is of great interest to planetary geologists. [Work supported by the Office of Basic Sciences, DOE and by Laboratory Directed Research and Development funding.]

A Systematic Review of Self-Regulated Writing Strategies Related Research Trends in Korea

Self-regulated learning has received much attention in the realm of education since the mid 1980s, and there has been a good deal of domestic as well as overseas research in this area. In this context, self-regulated writing strategies have been designed and were proved to be effective for education on the writing process. However, to date, there is no research analyzing previous related research into this area in Korea. This study aims to analyze the research trends of self-regulated writing with a focus on domestic research, and to suggest implications for future research. For this purpose, 110 domestic research papers (graduate theses and academic articles published since 2000) were collected. All 110 research papers have been reviewed and classified according to analytical criteria such as year of publication, research method, learners and research topics.Our findings show that firstly, related research on self-regulated writing has been growing since 2000. Also, there was more research conducted using the quantitative method compared to research that made use of other research methods. Second, as a result of analyzing the research papers by learner's school level, most of the studies were conducted on elementary school students, followed by high school students, and finally middle school students. Third, research topics based on thematic analysis included six categories. Namely, self-regulated learning/strategy intervention and its effect analysis, analysis of variables related to writing ability, the utilization of writing activities, a self-regulation writing strategy plan, an exploration of the self-regulated writing process, and the development of a self-regulated writing related inventory and test. Based on these findings, it is necessary for us to continue studying self-regulated writing using various research methods, as well as to examine the research considering diverse variables.

Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) mortalities and human interactions in Australia, 1950-2006

A total of 44 records of southern right whale mortalities and non-fatal anthropogenic interactions have been documented in Australia by museums, wildlife agencies and researchers since 1950. Sixteen of the events involved whales that apparently survived. Events were recorded in all months except January and 65% occurred in the period July to October. Mortalities were more numerous in the western half of the continent where southern right whales are more frequently observed. Events were classified according to their outcome and nature: carcasses (with no evidence of human interaction) n=25, fatal entanglements n=1, non-fatal entanglements n=12, fatal vessel collisions n=2, non-fatal vessel collisions n=3, non-fatal shooting n=1. No live strandings were recorded. The number of both mortalities and non-fatal anthropogenic incidents has increased 4-fold since the mid 1970s. More calves than ‘non-calf’ whales were present in the carcass category, whereas the opposite was the case for events involving human interaction. Lines, nets and buoys used in fishing crustaceans (rock-lobster, crab) were associated with several entanglements (n=5). A longline entanglement of a 14m female resulted in a chronic injury, debilitation and death. As a proportion of the total records for each region, there were fewer vessel collisions of right whales in Australia (11%) than in South Africa (16%) or the North Atlantic (35%).

The origins and development of free-electron lasers in the UK

This review article covers close to 45 years of free-electron laser (FEL) activity in the UK from the mid 1970s until 2022. Technical details of the projects are given together with personal insights provided by those who worked on specific projects. Both funded and unfunded projects are included to highlight the breadth of ideas generated over the years; this approach also clearly reveals the evolution in FEL activities from the early imperative to reproduce and understand first results at long wavelength towards the development of ever-higher-quality FEL output at very short wavelengths. Also included are the longer-term and broader benefits of the early projects. One aspect of this is the many years of UK experience in the design, operation and use of FEL facilities (in the UK and abroad) which reveal the wider value, financial and intellectual, of much of the work that has been undertaken and that is often not apparent. Continuous development of the UK technological base in this area has led to innovative contributions on a global scale and considerable financial return.

In search for the grave monument of the Professorsurgeon E.G. Salischev (part 3)

The paper was prepared according to archival and published documents, the study and systematization of which made it possible to find out how the monument was installed and then lost on the grave of the outstanding professor E.G. Salishchev at the cemetery of the Ioanno-Predtechensky (John the Baptist) Tomsk Convent in Tomsk. According to the materials of the newspaper “Sibirskaya zhizn'” (“Siberian Life”) it was revealed that Professor E.G. Salishchev, who died in June 1901, was buried in the professorial section of the monastery cemetery. Two years after the funeral, a monument made in St. Petersburg was erected on his grave. The newspaper “Sibirskaya zhizn'” published a photograph of the monument, taken on the day of its consecration on November 10, 1903. The newspaper report and the inscription on the monument, copied in 1910 by the abbess of the convent Zinaida (Kotelnikova), provide reliable information about the tombstone. Subsequently, this information was distorted, and the monument was destroyed. After the revolutions of 1917, anti-church sentiments were whipped up in society, liturgical churches were closed, and clergy and parishioners were persecuted. In 1920 the nunnery in Tomsk was closed, in 1927 burials at the monastery cemetery were prohibited. In the same year, the buildings of the monastery were transferred to the Siberian Technological Institute (modern Tomsk Polytechnic University) for student hostels. And in 1930, under the pretext that the campus, located in a former convent, needed “places for walking”, the Tomsk City Council decided to liquidate the cemetery and use gravestones as building material. Attempts by the head of the Tomsk Regional Museum M.B. Shatilov to save the professorial section of the monastery cemetery from destruction were unsuccessful. In the mid 1950s on the cemetery site, construction began on a 4-storey residential building (modern Uchebnaya st., 42). In the course of work on the paper, it turned out that along with reliable information about the monastery cemetery and the monument on the grave of E.G. Salishchev, there are quite a lot of distortions. The most important of them is the decision of the executive committee of the Tomsk Regional Council of Working People's Deputies dated July 25, 1961 No. 242 “On the further improvement of the protection of cultural monuments in the region”. In the appendix to this document, in addition to all other information, “the grave of the famous Russian scientist surgeon Prof. E.G. Salishchev. Location – campus of the Tomsk Polytechnic Institute. Unverified and unconfirmed data on the burial of Salishchev at the long-destroyed monastery cemetery were included in 2017 in the unified state register of objects of cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation, and even the address of the nonexistent monument was indicated: 39/2, Vershinin st., Tomsk. It was found out that the chapel in the name of St. Domna Tomskaya is located at this address. Completing the search for a grave monument, the authors of the paper express confidence that the memory of the surgeon E.G. Salishchev will survive all the losses and distortions and will be eternal.