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Author IDS Collaboration (Benito, J. et al); Nacher, E.
Title Detailed spectroscopy of doubly magic Sn-132 Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physical Review C Abbreviated Journal Phys. Rev. C
Volume 102 Issue 1 Pages 014328 - 18pp
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Abstract The structure of the doubly magic Sn-132(50)82 has been investigated at the ISOLDE facility at CERN, populated both by the beta(-) decay of In-132 and beta(-)-delayed neutron emission of In-133. The level scheme of Sn-13(2) is greatly expanded with the addition of 68 gamma transitions and 17 levels observed for the first time in the beta decay. The information on the excited structure is completed by new gamma transitions and states populated in the beta-n decay of In-133. Improved delayed neutron emission probabilities are obtained both for In-132 and In-133. Level lifetimes are measured via the advanced time-delayed beta gamma gamma(t) fast-timing method. An interpretation of the level structure is given based on the experimental findings and the particle-hole configurations arising from core excitations both from the N = 82 and Z = 50 shells, leading to positive- and negative-parity particle-hole multiplets. The experimental information provides new data to challenge the theoretical description of Sn-132.
Address [Benito, J.; Fraile, L. M.; Carmona, M.; Galve, P.; Garcia-Diez, M.; Ibanez, P.; Lopez-Montes, A.; Martinez, M. C.; Sanchez-Parcerisa, D.; Sanchez-Tembleque, V; Udias, J. M.; Vedia, V.; Villa-Abaunza, A.] Univ Complutense Madrid, Grp Fis Nucl, CEI Moncloa, E-28040 Madrid, Spain, Email: jabenito@ucm.es;
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Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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ISSN (up) 0556-2813 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000556554700006 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4488
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Author Biswas, S. et al; Perez-Vidal, R.M.
Title Prompt-delayed gamma-ray spectroscopy of neutron-rich In-119, In-121 isotopes Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physical Review C Abbreviated Journal Phys. Rev. C
Volume 102 Issue 1 Pages 014326 - 10pp
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Abstract Background: The Z = 50 shell closure, near N = 82, is unique in the sense that it is the only shell closure with the spin-orbit partner orbitals, pi g(9/2) and pi g(7/2), enclosing the magic gap. The interaction of the proton hole/particle in the above-mentioned orbitals with neutrons in the nu h(11)(/2) orbital is an important prerequisite to the understanding of the nuclear structure near N = 82 and the nu pi interaction. Purpose: To explore the structural similarity between the high-spin isomeric states in In (Z = 49), Sn (Z = 50), and Sb (Z = 51) isotopes from a microscopic point of view. In addition, to understand the role of a proton hole or particle in the spin-orbit partner orbitals, pi g(9/2) and pi g(7/2), respectively, with neutron holes in the nu h(11)(/2) orbital on these aforementioned isomers. Methods: The fusion and transfer induced fission reaction Be-9(U-238, f) with 6.2 MeV/u beam energy, using a unique setup consisting of AGATA, VAMOS ++, and EXOGAM detectors, was used to populate through the fission process and study the neutron-rich In-119,In-121 isotopes. This setup enabled the prompt-delayed gamma-ray spectroscopy of isotopes in the time range of 100 ns-200 μs. Results: In the odd-A In-119,In-121 isotopes, indications of a short half-life 19/2(-) isomeric state, in addition to the previously known 25/2(+) isomeric state, were observed from the present data. Further, new prompt transitions above the 25/2(+) isomer in In-121 were identified along with reevaluation of its half-life. Conclusions: The experimental data were compared with the theoretical results obtained in the framework of large-scale shell-model calculations in a restricted model space. The <pi g(9/2)nu h(11/2); I vertical bar H vertical bar pi g(9/2) nu h(11/2);I > two-body matrix elements of residual interaction were modified to explain the excitation energies and the B(E2) transition probabilities in the neutron-rich In isotopes. The (i) decreasing trend of E(29/2(+))-E(25/2(+)) in odd-In (with dominant configuration pi g(9/)(2)(-1) nu h(11/2)(-2) and maximum aligned spin of 29/2+) and (ii) increasing trend of E(27/2(+)) – E(23/2(+)) in odd-Sb (with dominant configuration pi g(7/)(2)(+1) nu h(11/2)(-2) and maximum aligned spin of 27/2(+)) with increasing neutron number could be understood as a consequence of hole-hole and particle-hole interactions, respectively.
Address [Biswas, S.; Lemasson, A.; Rejmund, M.; Navin, A.; Kim, Y. H.; Michelagnoli, C.; Clement, E.; de France, G.; Fremont, G.; Goupil, J.; Jacquot, B.; Li, H. J.; Menager, L.; Morel, V; Ropert, J.] GANIL, CEA, DRF, CNRS,IN2P3, Bd Henri Becquerel,BP 55027, F-14076 Caen 05, France, Email: lemasson@ganil.fr
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Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN (up) 0556-2813 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000556554700003 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4489
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Author IDS Collaboration (Stryjczyk, M. et al); Nacher, E.
Title Decay studies of the long-lived states in Tl-186 Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physical Review C Abbreviated Journal Phys. Rev. C
Volume 102 Issue 2 Pages 024322 - 9pp
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Abstract Decay spectroscopy of the long-lived states in Tl-186 has been performed at the ISOLDE Decay Station at ISOLDE, CERN. The a decay from the low-spin (2(-)) state in Tl-186 was observed for the first time and a half-life of 3.4(-0.)(4)(+0.5) s was determined. Based on the alpha-decay energy, the relative positions of the long-lived states were fixed, with the (2(-)) state as the ground state, the 7((+)) state at 77(56) keV, and the 10((-)) state at 451(56) keV. The level scheme of the internal decay of the Tl-186(10((-))) state [T-1/2 = 3.40(9) s], which was known to decay solely through emission of 374-keV gamma-ray transition, was extended and a lower limit for the beta-decay branching b(beta) > 5.9(3)% was determined. The extracted retardation factors for the gamma decay of the 10((-) )state were compared to the available data in neighboring odd-odd thallium isotopes indicating the importance of the pi d(3/2) shell in the isomeric decay and significant structure differences between Tl-184 and Tl-186.
Address [Stryjczyk, M.; Andel, B.; Rezynkina, K.; Van Duppen, P.; De Witte, H.; Huyse, M.] Katholieke Univ Leuven, Inst Kern Stralingsfys, Celestijnenlaan 200D, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium, Email: marek.stryjczyk@kuleuven.be
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Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN (up) 0556-2813 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000562378100002 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4509
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Author Bello Garrote, F.L. et al; Morales, A.I.
Title beta decay of Ni-75 and the systematics of the low-lying level structure of neutron-rich odd-A Cu isotopes Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physical Review C Abbreviated Journal Phys. Rev. C
Volume 102 Issue 3 Pages 034314 - 13pp
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Abstract Background: Detailed spectroscopy of neutron-rich odd-A Cu isotopes is of great importance for studying the shell evolution in the region of Ni-78. While there is experimental information on excited states in 69-73,77,79CU isotopes, the information concerning Cu-75 is very limited. Purpose: Experimentally observed single-particle, core-coupling, and proton-hole intruder states in Cu-75, will complete the systematics of these states in the chain of isotopes. Method: Excited states in Cu-75 were populated in the beta decay of Ni-75 isotopes. The Ni nuclei were produced by the in-flight fission of U-238 projectiles, and were separated, identified, and implanted in a highly segmented Si detector array for the detection of the beta-decay electrons. The beta-delayed gamma rays were detected in a HPGe cluster array. Monte Carlo shell model calculations were performed using the A3DA interaction built on the pf g(9/2)d(5/2) model space for both neutrons and protons. Results: A level scheme of Cu-75 was built up to approximate to 4 MeV by performing a gamma-gamma coincidence analysis. The excited states below 2 MeV were interpreted based on the systematics of neutron-rich odd-A Cu isotopes and the results of the shell model calculations. Conclusions: The evolution of the single-particle, core-coupling, and proton-hole intruder states in the chain of neutron-rich odd-A Cu isotopes is discussed in the present work, in connection with the newly observed level structure of Cu-75.
Address [Garrote, F. L. Bello; Sahin, E.; Gorgen, A.; Modamio, V] Univ Oslo, Dept Phys, N-0316 Oslo, Norway, Email: eda.sahin@fys.uio.no
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Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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ISSN (up) 0556-2813 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000572427100002 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4540
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Author Jungclaus, A. et al; Montaner-Piza, A.
Title Evolution of proton single-particle states in neutron-rich Sb isotopes beyond N=82 Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physical Review C Abbreviated Journal Phys. Rev. C
Volume 102 Issue 3 Pages 034324 - 11pp
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Abstract The beta decay of the semimagic Sn isotopes Sn-136,Sn-137,Sn-138 has been studied at the Radioactive Isotope Beam Factory at the RIKEN Nishina Center. The first experimental information on excited states was obtained for Sb-137 while, in the case of Sb-136, the established excitation scheme could be extended by ten previously unidentified levels. In the decay of the most-neutron-rich isotope Sn-138, two gamma rays were observed for the first time. The new experimental results, in combination with state-of-the-art shell-model calculations, provide the first information with respect to the evolution of the Og(7/2) and 1d(5/2) proton single-particle states with increasing neutron number beyond N = 84.
Address [Jungclaus, A.; Taprogge, J.] CSIC, Inst Estruct Mat, E-28006 Madrid, Spain, Email: andrea.jungclaus@csic.es
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Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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ISSN (up) 0556-2813 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000575177000001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4561
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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Balibrea-Correa, J. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Giubrone, G.; Tain, J.L.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A.
Title Measurement of the alpha ratio and (n, gamma) cross section of U-235 from 0.2 to 200 eV at n_TOF Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physical Review C Abbreviated Journal Phys. Rev. C
Volume 102 Issue 4 Pages 044615 - 18pp
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Abstract We measured the neutron capture-to-fission cross-section ratio (alpha ratio) and the capture cross section of U-235 between 0.2 and 200 eV at the nTOF facility at CERN. The simultaneous measurement of neutron-induced capture and fission rates was performed by means of the nTOF BaF2 Total Absorption Calorimeter (TAC), used for detection of gamma rays, in combination with a set of micromegas detectors used as fission tagging detectors. The energy dependence of the capture cross section was obtained with help of the Li-6(n, t) standard reaction determining the n_TOF neutron fluence; the well-known integral of the U-235(n, f) cross section between 7.8 and 11 eV was then used for its absolute normalization. The alpha ratio, obtained with slightly higher statistical fluctuations, was determined directly, without need for any reference cross section. To perform the analysis of this measurement we developed a new methodology to correct the experimentally observed effect that the probabilities of detecting a fission reaction in the TAC and the micromegas detectors are not independent. The results of this work have been used in a new evaluation of U-235 performed within the scope of the Collaborative International Evaluated Library Organisation (CIELO) Project, and are consistent with the ENDF/B-VIII.0 and JEFF-3.3 capture cross sections below 4 eV and above 100 eV. However, the measured capture cross section is on average 10% larger between 4 and 100 eV.
Address [Balibrea-Correa, J.; Mendoza, E.; Cano-Ott, D.] Ctr Invest Energet Medioambientales & Tecnol, CIEMAT, Madrid, Spain, Email: emilio.mendoza@ciemat.es
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Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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ISSN (up) 0556-2813 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000579839000003 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4575
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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Gawlik, A. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A.
Title Radiative Neutron Capture Cross-Section Measurement of Ge Isotopes at n_TOF CERN Facility and Its Importance for Stellar Nucleosynthesis Type Journal Article
Year 2021 Publication Acta Physica Polonica A Abbreviated Journal Acta Phys. Pol. A
Volume 139 Issue 4 Pages 383-388
Keywords n_TOF; neutron time-of-flight; neutron capture cross-section; MACS
Abstract This manuscript summarizes the results of radiative neutron capture cross-section measurements on two stable germanium isotopes, Ge-70 and Ge-73. Experiments were performed at the n_TOF facility at CERN via the time-of-flight technique, over a wide neutron energy range, for all stable germanium isotopes (70,72,73,74, and 76). Results for Ge-70 [Phys. Rev. C 100, 045804 (2019)] and Ge-73 [Phys. Lett. B 790, 458 (2019)] are already published. In the field of nuclear structure, such measurements allow to study excited levels close to the neutron binding energy and to obtain information on nuclear properties. In stellar nucleosynthesis research, neutron induced reactions on germanium are of importance for nucleosynthesis in the weak component of the slow neutron capture processes.
Address [Gawlik, A.; Andrzejewski, J.; Perkowski, J.] Univ Lodz, Lodz, Poland, Email: aleksandra.gawlik@uni.lodz.pl
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Publisher Polish Acad Sciences Inst Physics Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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ISSN (up) 0587-4246 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000653413700004 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4840
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Author Martins, A.; da Mota, A.F.; Stanford, C.; Contreras, T.; Martin-Albo, J.; Kish, A.; Escobar, C.O.; Para, A.; Guenette, R.
Title Simple strategy for the simulation of axially symmetric large-area metasurfaces Type Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication Journal of the Optical Society of America B Abbreviated Journal J. Opt. Soc. Am. B
Volume 41 Issue 5 Pages 1261-1269
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Abstract Metalenses are composed of nanostructures for focusing light and have been widely explored in many exciting applications. However, their expanding dimensions pose simulation challenges. We propose a method to simulate metalenses in a timely manner using vectorial wave and ray tracing models. We sample the metalens's radial phase gradient and locally approximate the phase profile by a linear phase response. Each sampling point is modeled as a binary blazed grating, employing the chosen nanostructure, to build a transfer function set. The metalens transmission or reflection is then obtained by applying the corresponding transfer function to the incoming field on the regions surrounding each sampling point. Fourier optics is used to calculate the scattered fields under arbitrary illumination for the vectorial wave method, and a Monte Carlo algorithm is used in the ray tracing formalism. We validated our method against finite -difference time domain simulations at 632 nm, and we were able to simulate metalenses larger than 3000 wavelengths in diameter on a personal computer.
Address [Martins, Augusto; Guenette, Roxanne] Univ Manchester, Dept Phys, Manchester M13 9PL, England, Email: augusto.martins@york.ac.uk
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Publisher Optica Publishing Group Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN (up) 0740-3224 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:001237140900001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 6140
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Author Martin-Luna, P.; Esperante, D.; Prieto, A.F.; Fuster-Martinez, N.; Rivas, I.G.; Gimeno, B.; Ginestar, D.; Gonzalez-Iglesias, D.; Hueso, J.L.; Llosa, G.; Martinez-Reviriego, P.; Meneses-Felipe, A.; Riera, J.; Regueiro, P.V.; Hueso-Gonzalez, F.
Title Simulation of electron transport and secondary emission in a photomultiplier tube and validation Type Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication Sensors and Actuators A-Physical Abbreviated Journal Sens. Actuator A-Phys.
Volume 365 Issue Pages 114859 - 10pp
Keywords Photomultiplier tube; Photodetector; Proton therapy; Monte Carlo simulation; Measurement
Abstract The electron amplification and transport within a photomultiplier tube (PMT) has been investigated by developing an in-house Monte Carlo simulation code. The secondary electron emission in the dynodes is implemented via an effective electron model and the Modified Vaughan's model, whereas the transport is computed with the Boris leapfrog algorithm. The PMT gain, rise time and transit time have been studied as a function of supply voltage and external magnetostatic field. A good agreement with experimental measurements using a Hamamatsu R13408-100 PMT was obtained. The simulations have been conducted following different treatments of the underlying geometry: three-dimensional, two-dimensional and intermediate (2.5D). The validity of these approaches is compared. The developed framework will help in understanding the behavior of PMTs under highly intense and irregular illumination or varying external magnetic fields, as in the case of prompt gamma-ray measurements during pencil-beam proton therapy; and aid in optimizing the design of voltage dividers with behavioral circuit models.
Address [Martin-Luna, Pablo; Esperante, Daniel; Fuster-Martinez, Nuria; Gimeno, Benito; Gonzalez-Iglesias, Daniel; Llosa, Gabriela; Martinez-Reviriego, Pablo; Meneses-Felipe, Alba; Hueso-Gonzalez, Fernando] CSIC UV, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: pablo.martin@uv.es
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Publisher Elsevier Science Sa Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN (up) 0924-4247 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:001131902700001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5876
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Author Morales, A.I.; Tuzon, P.
Title Misconceptions, Knowledge, and Attitudes Towards the Phenomenon of Radioactivity Type Journal Article
Year 2022 Publication Science & Education Abbreviated Journal Sci. Educ.
Volume 31 Issue Pages 405-426
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Abstract The teaching of the phenomenon of radioactivity is considered a key ingredient in the path towards developing critical thinking skills in many secondary science education curricula. Despite being one of the basic concepts in general physics courses, the scientific teaching literature of the last 40 years reports a great deal of misconceptions and conceptual errors related to radioactivity that seemingly appear regardless of the educational level and context. This study reports the first cross-sectional diagnostic study in Spain to secondary education students and pre-service teachers. Data were collected in the year 2019 through a questionnaire adapted from a previously validated one to explore the main misconceptions, attitudes, and knowledge status on the topic on a sample of 191 secondary school students and 29 Physics-and-Chemistry trainee teachers in the Spanish region of Valencia. Open and closed questions were used to categorize the entity itself, its properties, and the main misconceptions related to radioactivity. The responses were analysed using conventional statistical methods. The results indicate an evolution from a widespread dissenting notion on the phenomenon, which is staunchly related to danger, hazard, and destruction in the lowest educational levels, towards a more rational, relative, and multidimensional perspective in the highest ones. On the other hand, the ideas, emotions, and attitudes of the inquired individuals are in good agreement with the main misconceptions reported in the literature.
Address [Morales Lopez, Ana Isabel] Inst Fis Corpuscular, C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, Valencia 46980, Spain, Email: aimolo@ific.uv.es;
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Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN (up) 0926-7220 ISBN Medium
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Notes WOS:000679599100001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4903
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