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    Evidence for the decay B0→J/ψω and measurement of the relative branching fractions of meson decays to J/ψη and J/ψη′

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    First evidence of the B 0 → J / ψ ω decay is found and the B s 0 → J / ψ η and B s 0 → J / ψ η ′ decays are studied using a dataset corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 1.0 fb -1 collected by the LHCb experiment in proton-proton collisions at a centre-of-mass energy of sqrt(s) = 7 TeV. The branching fractions of these decays are measured relative to that of the B 0 → J / ψ ρ 0 decay:frac(B (B 0 → J / ψ ω), B (B 0 → J / ψ ρ 0)) = 0.89 ± 0.19 (stat) - 0.13 + 0.07 (syst),frac(B (B s 0 → J / ψ η), B (B 0 → J / ψ ρ 0)) = 14.0 ± 1.2 (stat) - 1.5 + 1.1 (syst) - 1.0 + 1.1 (frac(f d, f s)),frac(B (B s 0 → J / ψ η ′), B (B 0 → J / ψ ρ 0)) = 12.7 ± 1.1 (stat) - 1.3 + 0.5 (syst) - 0.9 + 1.0 (frac(f d, f s)), where the last uncertainty is due to the knowledge of f d / f s, the ratio of b-quark hadronization factors that accounts for the different production rate of B 0 and B s 0 mesons. The ratio of the branching fractions of B s 0 → J / ψ η ′ and B s 0 → J / ψ η decays is measured to befrac(B (B s 0 → J / ψ η ′), B (B s 0 → J / ψ η)) = 0.90 ± 0.09 (stat) - 0.02 + 0.06 (syst)

    Corrigendum to ‘Eribulin in combination with bevacizumab as second-line treatment for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer progressing after first-line therapy with paclitaxel and bevacizumab: a multicenter, phase II, single arm trial (GIM11-BERGI)’: (ESMO Open (2021) 6(2), (S2059702921000089), (10.1016/j.esmoop.2021.100054))

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    The authors regret that at the time the article was published the following two authors were missing from the author list: R. Caputo and D. Cianniello. Both authors affiliation is the Breast Oncology Department, Istituto Nazionale Tumori Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy. The updated author list is as follows: C. De Angelis, D. Bruzzese, A. Bernardo, E. Baldini, L. Leo, A. Fabi, T. Gamucci, P. De Placido, F. Poggio, S. Russo, V. Forestieri, R. Lauria, I. De Santo, R. Caputo, D. Cianniello, A. Michelotti, L. Del Mastro, M. De Laurentiis, M. Giuliano, S. De Placido, G. Arpino. The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused

    Measurement of the branching fractions for B--> D(*)+pi(-)l(-)(nu)over-bar(l) and (B)over-bar(0)-> D-(*)0 pi(+)l(-)(nu)over-bar(l)

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    We report on a measurement of the branching fractions for B- --> D(*)+ pi(-)l(-)(nu) over bar (l) and (B) over bar (0) --> D-(*)0 pi(+)l(-)(nu) over bar (l) with 275 x 10(6) B (B) over bar events collected at the Y(4S) resonance with the Belle detector at KEKB. Events are tagged by fully reconstructing one of the B mesons in hadronic modes. We obtain B(B- --> D(+)pi(-)l(-)(nu) over bar (l)) = (0.54 +/- 0.07 (stat) +/- 0.07(syst) +/- 0.06(BR)) x 10(-2), B(B- --> D*+pi(-) l(-) (nu) over bar (l)) (0.67 +/- 0.11 (stat) +/- 0.09(syst) +/- 0.03(BR)) x 10(-2), B((B) over bar (0) --> D(0)pi(+)l(-) (nu) over bar (l)) = (0.33 +/- 0.06(stat) +/- 0.06(syst) +/- 0.03(BR)) x 10(-2), B((B) over bar (0) -->D(*0)pi(+)l(-)(nu) over bar (l)) = (0.65 +/- 0.12(stat) +/- 0.08(syst) +/- 0.05(BR)) x 10(-2), where the third error comes from the error on (B) over bar --> D((*))l(-)(nu) over bar (l) decays. Contributions from B-0 --> D(*+)l(-)(nu) over bar (l) decays are excluded in the measurement of (B) over bar (0) --> D(0)pi(+)l-(nu) over bar (l).Astronomy & AstrophysicsPhysics, Particles & FieldsSCI(E)0ARTICLE5null7

    A 2 h periodic variation in the low-mass X-ray binary Ser X-1

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    Spectroscopy of the low-mass X-ray binary Ser X-1 using the Gran Telescopio Canarias have revealed a ?2 h periodic variability that is present in the three strongest emission lines. We tentatively interpret this variability as due to orbital motion, making it the first indication of the orbital period of Ser X-1. Together with the fact that the emission lines are remarkably narrow, but still resolved, we show that a main-sequence K dwarf together with a canonical 1.4 M? neutron star gives a good description of the system. In this scenario, the most likely place for the emission lines to arise is the accretion disc, instead of a localized region in the binary (such as the irradiated surface or the stream-impact point), and their narrowness is due instead to the low inclination (?10°) of Ser X-1

    New insights on accretion in supergiant fast X-ray transients from XMM-Newton and INTEGRAL observations of IGR J17544-2619

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    XMM–Newton observations of the supergiant fast X-ray transient IGR J17544?2619 are reported and placed in the context of an analysis of archival INTEGRAL/IBIS data that provide a refined estimate of the orbital period at 4.9272?±?0.0004?d. A complete outburst history across the INTEGRAL mission is reported. Although the new XMM–Newton observations (each lasting ?15 ks) targeted the peak flux in the phase-folded hard X-ray light curve of IGR J17544?2619, no bright outbursts were observed, the source spending the majority of the exposure at intermediate luminosities of the order of several 1033?erg?s?1 (0.5–10 keV) and displaying only low level flickering activity. For the final portion of the exposure, the luminosity of IGR J17544?2619 dropped to ?4?×?1032?erg?s?1 (0.5–10 keV), comparable with the lowest luminosities ever detected from this source, despite the observations being taken near to periastron. We consider the possible orbital geometry of IGR J17544?2619 and the implications for the nature of the mass transfer and accretion mechanisms for both IGR J17544?2619 and the supergiant fast X-ray transients (SFXTs) population. We conclude that accretion under the ‘quasi-spherical accretion’ model provides a good description of the behaviour of IGR J17544?2619 and suggests an additional mechanism for generating outbursts based upon the mass accumulation rate in the hot shell (atmosphere) that forms around the neutron star under the quasi-spherical formulation. Hence, we hope to aid in explaining the varied outburst behaviours observed across the SFXT population with a consistent underlying physical model

    Measurement of the polarization amplitudes and triple product asymmetries in the B0s → Φ Φ decay

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    <p>Using 1.0 fb−1 of pp collision data collected at a centre-of-mass energy of s√=7 TeV with the LHCb detector, measurements of the polarization amplitudes, strong phase difference and triple product asymmetries in the B0s→ϕϕ decay mode are presented. The measured values are</p> <p>|A0|2=0.365±0.022(stat)±0.012(syst),|A⊥|2=0.291±0.024(stat)±0.010(syst),cos(δ∥)=−0.844±0.068(stat)±0.029(syst),AU=−0.055±0.036(stat)±0.018(syst),AV=0.010±0.036(stat)±0.018(syst).</p&gt

    Bibliographics for the 983 eprints in the live archives of E-LIS : trends and status report up to 7th July 2004, based on author-self-archiving metadata

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    The priority for ideas and philosophy related to "Network Theory" have been traced back and documented by Braun(2004),and credit goes to Karinthy(1929).The IT has empowered to realise it, as the most practical phenomena and it is no more a humour. The OAI (Open Archives Initiatives)and ACIS (Academic Contributor Information System)are progressive in the direction ,which may lead to realise the "Collective Genius" at global level. Focus of present study is on Author-Self-Archiving (A-S-A)Metadata of the 983 Eprints in the Live Archives of the E-LIS (EPrints of Library and Information Science),which were approved till 7th July 2004.The A-S-A Metadata was used for librametric analysis. Self-explanatory bibliographics are illustrated.The highlights include: Conference papers (34%); highest approval, June 2004 (28%); published archives (76%);not refereed (52%); not in public domain (60%); highest self-archiving-author (De Robbio, Antonella).The Nos. of EPrints having single JITA domain specifications were: Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information(27); Information use and sociology of information(80);Users,literacy and reading(13);Libraries as physical collections(30);Publishing and legal issues(57);Management(13);Industry, profession and education(36);Information sources, supports, channels(113) ; Information treatment for information services, Information functions and techniques (101); Technical services libraries, archives and museums(25); Housing technologies(1); Information technology and library technology(92); and Inter-domainery (395) i.e. having specifications of two or more than two JITA classes

    NTMpy: An open source package for solving coupled parabolic differential equations in the framework of the three-temperature model

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    The NTMpy code package allows for simulating the one-dimensional thermal response of multilayer samples after optical excitation, as in a typical pump-probe experiment. Several Python routines are combined and optimized to solve coupled heat diffusion equations in one dimension, on arbitrary piecewise homogeneous material stacks, in the framework of the so-called three-temperature model. The energy source deposited in the material is modelled as a light pulse of arbitrary cross-section and temporal profile. A transfer matrix method enables the calculation of realistic light absorption in presence of scattering interfaces as in multilayer samples. The open source code is fully object-oriented to enable a user-friendly and intuitive interface for adjusting the physically relevant input parameters. Here, we describe the mathematical background of the code, we lay out the workflow, and we validate the functionality of our package by comparing it to commercial software, as well as to experimental transient reflectivity data recorded in a pump-probe experiment with femtosecond light pulses.Program summaryProgram title: NTMpy v.0.1.1CPC Library link to program files: https: //doi.org/10.17632/5czr76gmwr.1Developer's repository link: https://github.com/udcm-su/NTMpyCode Ocean capsule: https://codeocean.com/capsule/5661399Licensing provisions: MIT licenseProgramming language: PythonExternal routines: Python 3.5 or higher, numpy, matplotlib, bsplines, tqdmNature of problem: 1-dimensional coupled non linear partial differential equations; diffusion and relaxation dynamics formultiple systems and multiple layers.Solution method: Simulate the diffusion and relaxation dynamics of up to 3 coupled systems via an object oriented user interface. In order to approximate the solution and its derivatives in space B-Spline interpolation is used. The solution is developed in time via the Explicit Euler method.Additional comments including restrictions and unusual features: A routine to automatically select the ideal time step for stability of the algorithm is implemented. Routines for output of raw data in order to post process and pre- made visualization routines are implemented. (C) 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V

    Measurement of the D+/- production asymmetry in 7 TeV pp collisions

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    The asymmetry in the production cross-section \sigma of D+/- mesons, A_P = (\sigma(D+) - \sigma(D-))/(\sigma(D+) + \sigma(D-)), is measured in bins of pseudorapidity \eta and transverse momentum p_T within the acceptance of the LHCb detector. The result is obtained with a sample of D+ -> K_S pi+ decays corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 1.0 fb^-1, collected in pp collisions at a centre of mass energy of 7 TeV at the Large Hadron Collider. When integrated over the kinematic range 2.0 K_S pi+ decay is negligible. No significant dependence on \eta or p_T is observed
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