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Author Chen, Q.; Li, L.L.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  url
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  Title Inner and outer ring states of MoS2 quantum rings : energy spectrum, charge and spin currents Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 125 Issue 24 Pages 244303  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We investigate the energy levels and persistent currents of MoS2 quantum rings having different shapes and edge types in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field by means of the tight-binding approach. We find states localized at the inner and outer boundaries of the ring. These energy levels exhibit different magnetic field dependences for the inner and outer ring states due to their different localization properties. They both exhibit the usual Aharanov-Bohm oscillations but with different oscillation periods. In the presence of spin-orbit coupling, we show distinct spin and charge persistent currents for inner and outer ring states. We find well-defined spin currents with negligibly small charge currents. This is because the local currents of spin-up and -down states flow in opposite directions.  
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  Language Wos 000474439600026 Publication Date 2019-06-25  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 11 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 2015JJ2040, 2018JJ2080, and 2018JJ4047), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSFC) (No. 51502087), the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department (Nos. 15A042, 15B056, and 17B060), and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:161309 Serial 5417  
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Author Bafekry, A.; Shayesteh, S.F.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Tuning the bandgap and introducing magnetism into monolayer BC3 by strain/defect engineering and adatom/molecule adsorption Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 126 Issue 14 Pages 144304  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Using first-principles calculations, we study the structural, electronic, and optical properties of pristine BC3. Our results show that BC3 is a semiconductor which can be useful in optoelectronic device applications. Furthermore, we found that the electronic properties of BC3 can be modified by strain and the type of edge states. With increasing thickness, the indirect bandgap decreases from 0.7 eV (monolayer) to 0.27 eV (bulk). Upon uniaxial tensile strain along the armchair and zigzag directions, the bandgap slightly decreases, and with increasing uniaxial strain, the bandgap decreases, and when reaching -8%, a semiconductor-to-metal transition occurs. By contrast, under biaxial strain, the bandgap increases to 1.2 eV in +8% and decreases to zero in -8%. BC3 nanoribbons with different widths exhibit magnetism at the zigzag edges, while, at the armchair edges, they become semiconductor, and the bandgap is in the range of 1.0-1.2 eV. Moreover, we systematically investigated the effects of adatoms/molecule adsorption and defects on the structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of BC3. The adsorption of various adatoms and molecules as well as topological defects (vacancies and Stone-Wales defects) can modify the electronic properties. Using these methods, one can tune BC3 into a metal, half-metal, ferromagnetic-metal, and dilute-magnetic semiconductor or preserve its semiconducting character. Published under license by AIP Publishing.  
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  Language Wos 000503995300019 Publication Date 2019-10-10  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 56 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:165160 Serial 6328  
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Author Bafekry, A.; Shayesteh, S.F.; Peeters, F.M. url  doi
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  Title Two-dimensional carbon nitride (2DCN) nanosheets : tuning of novel electronic and magnetic properties by hydrogenation, atom substitution and defect engineering Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 126 Issue 21 Pages 215104  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract By employing first-principles calculations within the framework of density functional theory, we investigated the structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of graphene and various two-dimensional carbon-nitride (2DNC) nanosheets. The different 2DCN gives rise to diverse electronic properties such as metals (C3N2), semimetals (C4N and C9N4), half-metals (C4N3), ferromagnetic-metals (C9N7), semiconductors (C2N, C3N, C3N4, C6N6, and C6N8), spin-glass semiconductors (C10N9 and C14N12), and insulators (C2N2). Furthermore, the effects of adsorption and substitution of hydrogen atoms as well as N-vacancy defects on the electronic and magnetic properties are systematically studied. The introduction of point defects, including N vacancies, interstitial H impurity into graphene and different 2DCN crystals, results in very different band structures. Defect engineering leads to the discovery of potentially exotic properties that make 2DCN interesting for future investigations and emerging technological applications with precisely tailored properties. These properties can be useful for applications in various fields such as catalysis, energy storage, nanoelectronic devices, spintronics, optoelectronics, and nanosensors. Published under license by AIP Publishing.  
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  Language Wos 000504007300023 Publication Date 2019-12-02  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 70 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:165733 Serial 6329  
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Author Topalovic, D.B.; Arsoski, V.V.; Tadic, M.Z.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Asymmetric versus symmetric HgTe/CdxHg1-x Te double quantum wells: Bandgap tuning without electric field Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 128 Issue 6 Pages 064301-64308  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We investigate the electron states in double asymmetric HgTe / Cd x Hg 1 – x Te quantum wells grown along the [ 001 ] direction. The subbands are computed by means of the envelope function approximation applied to the eight-band Kane k . mml:mspace width=“.1em”mml:mspace p model. The asymmetry of the confining potential of the double quantum wells results in a gap opening, which is absent in the symmetric system where it can only be induced by an applied electric field. The bandgap and the subbands are affected by spin-orbit coupling, which is a consequence of the asymmetry of the confining potential. The electron-like and hole-like states are mainly confined in different quantum wells, and the enhanced hybridization between them opens a spin-dependent hybridization gap at a finite in-plane wavevector. We show that both the ratio of the widths of the two quantum wells and the mole fraction of the C d x H g 1 – x Te barrier control both the energy gap between the hole-like states and the hybridization gap. The energy subbands are shown to exhibit inverted ordering, and therefore, a nontrivial topological phase could emerge in the system.  
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  Language Wos 000561339300001 Publication Date 2020-08-10  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.2 Times cited 4 Open Access  
  Notes ; This research was funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.2; 2020 IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:171146 Serial 6453  
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Author Li, Q.N.; Xu, W.; Xiao, Y.M.; Ding, L.; Van Duppen, B.; Peeters, F.M. url  doi
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  Title Optical absorption window in Na₃Bi based three-dimensional Dirac electronic system Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 128 Issue 15 Pages 155707  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We present a detailed theoretical study of the optoelectronic properties of a Na3Bi based three-dimensional Dirac electronic system (3DDES). The optical conductivity is evaluated using the energy-balance equation derived from a Boltzmann equation, where the electron Hamiltonian is taken from a simplified k . p approach. We find that for short-wavelength irradiation, the optical absorption in Na3Bi is mainly due to inter-band electronic transitions. In contrast to the universal optical conductance observed for graphene, the optical conductivity for Na3Bi based 3DDES depends on the radiation frequency but not on temperature, carrier density, and electronic relaxation time. In the radiation wavelength regime of about 5 mu m, < lambda < 200 mu m, an optical absorption window is found. This is similar to what is observed in graphene. The position and width of the absorption window depend on the direction of the light polarization and sensitively on temperature, carrier density, and electronic relaxation time. Particularly, we demonstrate that the inter-band optical absorption channel can be switched on and off by applying the gate voltage. This implies that similar to graphene, Na3Bi based 3DDES can also be applied in infrared electro-optical modulators. Our theoretical findings are helpful in gaining an in-depth understanding of the basic optoelectronic properties of recently discovered 3DDESs.  
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  Language Wos 000585807400004 Publication Date 2020-10-21  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 3.2 Times cited 1 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSFC Nos. U1930116, U1832153, 11764045, 11574319, and 11847054) and the Center of Science and Technology of Hefei Academy of Science (No. 2016FXZY002). Applied Basic Research Foundation of Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province (No. 2019FD134), the Department of Education of Yunnan Province (No. 2018JS010), the Young Backbone Teachers Training Program of Yunnan University, and the Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province are acknowledged. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.2; 2020 IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:173591 Serial 6571  
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Author Nakhaee, M.; Ketabi, S.A.; Peeters, F.M. doi  openurl
  Title Machine learning approach to constructing tight binding models for solids with application to BiTeCl Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 128 Issue 21 Pages 215107  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Finding a tight-binding (TB) model for a desired solid is always a challenge that is of great interest when, e.g., studying transport properties. A method is proposed to construct TB models for solids using machine learning (ML) techniques. The approach is based on the LCAO method in combination with Slater-Koster (SK) integrals, which are used to obtain optimal SK parameters. The lattice constant is used to generate training examples to construct a linear ML model. We successfully used this method to find a TB model for BiTeCl, where spin-orbit coupling plays an essential role in its topological behavior.  
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  Language Wos 000597311900001 Publication Date 2020-12-03  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.2 Times cited 10 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Methusalem program of the Flemish government and was partially supported by BOF (UAntwerpen Grant Reference No. ADPERS/BAP/RS/ 2019). We would like to thank one of the anonymous referees for assisting us in making the paper more accessible to the reader. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.2; 2020 IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:174380 Serial 6691  
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Author Milošević, M.V.; Mandrus, D. pdf  doi
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  Title 2D quantum materials : magnetism and superconductivity Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 130 Issue 18 Pages 180401  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
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  Language Wos 000720289900004 Publication Date 2021-11-11  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:184090 Serial 6963  
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Author Bafekry, A.; Stampfl, C.; Naseri, M.; Fadlallah, M.M.; Faraji, M.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Gogova, D.; Feghhi, S.A.H. url  doi
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  Title Effect of electric field and vertical strain on the electro-optical properties of the MoSi2N4 bilayer : a first-principles calculation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 129 Issue 15 Pages 155103  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Recently, a two-dimensional (2D) MoSi 2N 4 (MSN) structure has been successfully synthesized [Hong et al., Science 369(6504), 670-674 (2020)]. Motivated by this result, we investigate the structural, electronic, and optical properties of MSN monolayer (MSN-1L) and bilayer (MSN-2L) under the applied electric field (E-field) and strain using density functional theory calculations. We find that the MSN-2L is a semiconductor with an indirect bandgap of 1.60 (1.80)eV using Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof (HSE06). The bandgap of MSN-2L decreases as the E-field increases from 0.1 to 0.6V/angstrom and for larger E-field up to 1.0V/angstrom the bilayer becomes metallic. As the vertical strain increases, the bandgap decreases; more interestingly, a semiconductor to a metal phase transition is observed at a strain of 12 %. Furthermore, the optical response of the MSN-2L is in the ultraviolet (UV) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The absorption edge exhibits a blue shift by applying an E-field or a vertical compressive strain. The obtained interesting properties suggest MSN-2L as a promising material in electro-mechanical and UV opto-mechanical devices.  
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  Language Wos 000640620400003 Publication Date 2021-04-15  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:178233 Serial 6981  
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Author Osca, J.; Sorée, B. doi  openurl
  Title Torque field and skyrmion motion by spin transfer torque in a quasi-2D interface in presence of strong spin-orbit interaction Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 130 Issue 13 Pages 133903  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We investigate the torque field and skyrmion motion at an interface between a ferromagnet hosting a skyrmion and a material with a strong spin-orbit interaction. We analyze both semiconductor materials and topological insulators using a Hamiltonian model that includes a linear term. The spin torque-inducing current is considered to flow in the single band limit; therefore, a quantum model of current is used. Skyrmion motion due to spin transfer torque proves to be more difficult in the presence of a spin-orbit interaction in the case where only interface in-plane currents are present. However, edge effects in narrow nanowires can be used to drive the skyrmion motion and to exert a limited control on its motion direction. We also show the differences and similarities between torque fields due to electric current in the many and single band limits. Published under an exclusive license by AIP Publishing.  
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  Language Wos 000755090400003 Publication Date 2021-10-07  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:186452 Serial 7034  
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Author Karaaslan, Y.; Haskins, J.B.; Yapicioglu, H.; Sevik, C. doi  openurl
  Title Influence of randomly distributed vacancy defects on thermal transport in two-dimensional group-III nitrides Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 129 Issue 22 Pages 224304  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Efficient thermal transport control is a fundamental issue for electronic device applications such as information, communication, and energy storage technologies in modern electronics in order to achieve desired thermal conditions. Structural defects in materials provide a mechanism to adjust the thermal transport properties of these materials on demand. In this context, the effect of structural defects on lattice thermal conductivities of two-dimensional hexagonal binary group-III nitride (XN, X = B, Al, and Ga) semiconductors is systematically investigated by means of classical molecular dynamics simulations performed with recently developed transferable inter-atomic potentials accurately describing defect energies. Here, two different Green-Kubo based approaches and another approach based on non-equilibrium molecular dynamics are compared in order to get an overall understanding. Our investigation clearly shows that defect concentrations of 3% decrease the thermal conductivity of systems containing these nitrites up to 95%. Results hint that structural defects can be used as effective adjustment parameters in controlling thermal transport properties in device applications associated with these materials. Published under an exclusive license by AIP Publishing.  
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  Language Wos 000692024300001 Publication Date 2021-06-09  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:181618 Serial 8096  
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Author Saiz, F.; Karaaslan, Y.; Rurali, R.; Sevik, C. url  doi
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  Title Interatomic potential for predicting the thermal conductivity of zirconium trisulfide monolayers with molecular dynamics Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 129 Issue 15 Pages 155105  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We present here a new interatomic potential parameter set to predict the thermal conductivity of zirconium trisulfide monolayers. The generated Tersoff-type force field is parameterized using data collected with first-principles calculations. We use non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations to predict the thermal conductivity. The generated parameters result in very good agreement in structural, mechanical, and dynamical parameters. The room temperature lattice thermal conductivity ( kappa) of the considered crystal is predicted to be kappa x x = 25.69Wm – 1K – 1 and kappa y y = 42.38Wm – 1K – 1, which both agree well with their corresponding first-principles values with a discrepancy of less than 5%. Moreover, the calculated kappa variation with temperature (200 and 400 K) are comparable within the framework of the accuracy of both first-principles and molecular dynamics simulations.  
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  Language Wos 000641993600001 Publication Date 2021-04-19  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:178234 Serial 8112  
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Author Sun, J.; Li, Y.; Karaaslan, Y.; Sevik, C.; Chen, Y. doi  openurl
  Title Misfit dislocation structure and thermal boundary conductance of GaN/AlN interfaces Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 130 Issue 3 Pages 035301  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The structure and thermal boundary conductance of the wurtzite GaN/AlN (0001) interface are investigated using molecular dynamics simulation. Simulation results with three different empirical interatomic potentials have produced similar misfit dislocation networks and dislocation core structures. Specifically, the misfit dislocation network at the GaN/AlN interface is found to consist of pure edge dislocations with a Burgers vector of 1/3(1 (2) over bar 10) and the misfit dislocation core has an eight-atom ring structure. Although different interatomic potentials lead to different dislocation properties and thermal conductance values, all have demonstrated a significant effect of misfit dislocations on the thermal boundary conductance of the GaN/AlN (0001) interface. Published under an exclusive license by AIP Publishing.  
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  Language Wos 000694725800001 Publication Date 2021-07-15  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:181623 Serial 8254  
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