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Charged di-boson production at the LHC in a 4-site model with a composite Higgs boson
We investigate the scope of the LHC in probing the parameter space of a
4-site model supplemented by one composite Higgs state, assuming all past,
current and future energy and luminosity stages of the CERN machine. We
concentrate on the yield of charged di-boson production giving two
opposite-charge different-flavour leptons and missing (transverse) energy,
i.e., events induced via the subprocess
+ , which enables the production in the intermediate step of all
additional neutral and charged gauge bosons belonging to the spectrum of this
model, some of which in resonant topologies. We find this channel accessible
over the background at all LHC configurations after a dedicated cut-based
analysis. We finally compare the yield of the di-boson mode to that of
Drell-Yan processes and establish that they have complementary strengths, one
covering regions of parameter space precluded to the others and vice versa.Comment: 36 pages, 13 figures, 13 table
Improved analysis of the bounds from the electroweak precision tests on the 4-site model
We present a new complete analysis of the electroweak precision observables
within the recently proposed 4-site Higgsless model, which is based on the
SU(2)_L x SU(2)_1 x SU(2)_2 x U(1)_Y gauge symmetry and predicts six extra
gauge bosons, W_{1,2} and Z_{1,2}. Within the epsilon_i (i=1,2,3,b)
parametrization, we compute for the first time the EWPT bounds via a complete
numerical algorithm going beyond commonly used approximations. Both
epsilon_{1,3} impose strong constraints. Hence, it is mandatory to consider
them jointly when extracting EWPT bounds and to fully take in to account the
correlations among the electroweak precison measurements. The phenomenological
consequence is that the extra gauge bosons must be heavier than 250 GeV. Their
couplings to SM fermions, even if bounded, might be of the same order of
magnitude than the SM ones. In contrast to other Higgsless models, the 4-site
model is not fermiophobic. The new gauge bosons could thus be discovered in the
favoured Drell-Yan channel already during the present run of the LHC
experiment.Comment: Latex file, 35 pages, 10 figures, corrected typos, published versio
Physical-chemical aspects of the frying process
Frying is a very elaborate cooking procedure where the heat is distributed to the food by a medium, the oil or fat that intervenes in the process, interacting with the food itself. The interactions are depending on the quality of the oil or fat, the technology utilized and the nature of the substrate. In effect that last is a mixture of various chemical entities that behave differently toward the heat, between them and with the cooking fat. One of the most important component of the food is water and the hydration conditions are of great importance in determining the various step of the cooking operation and the type of interactions between the food itself and the oily phase. Chemical nature of the substrate is important in determining the type of secondary processes that develop during frying and in effect transformations of the lipidic medium are notably influenced. Main chemical reactions that occur during the frying process are of oxydative nature but their importance must not be overestimated and still frying conditions as well as chemical and physical nature of the food is important in determining the extent at which it occurs. Hydrolysis is another of the reactions that develop during frying. Interchange of fats occurs between the substrate and the lipidic phase, sometime bringing to healthier foods, provided a proper choice in the quality of the frying media has been done. Exchanges of many components, usually minor components occur and are of interest in the repeated frying because they have influence on the behaviour of the cooking operation. In general terms frying must be evaluated as a beneficial operation directed to enhance the nutritional value of a food, provided that the fundamental rules governing the process are observed
Opportunism and MPs’ chances of re-election: an analysis of political transformism in the Italian parliament
We identify as political transformists the Italian members of parliament (MPs) who cross the aisle and vote for legislation opposed by their own political group—i.e., MPs who transform from the political opposition to the ruling parties (or from government supporters) into a force supporting the government (or opposition)—thus representing sources of party and governmental instability. Transformism, which characterized 471 MPs over the period considered, does not coincide with the broader phenomena of party switching already studied in political science. Once we disentangle the distinct behaviors, we study whether transformism helps extend the tenures of all 7128 MPs observed from 1946 to 2013. To the best of our knowledge, ours is the first work to consider the role of transformism in the survival of politicians. Our results suggest that transforming MPs suffer marked reductions in their survival probabilities, especially when compared with their fellow parliamentarians. However, transformist MPs, immediately after coming out as such, are more likely to survive than MPs remaining reliably loyal to their parties. That is, over time, transformists are punished by the electorate, but newly transformed politicians enjoy short-term comparative electoral advantages, thus shedding light on the relevance of a long-standing Italian political phenomenon
A Short-Range FMCW Radar-Based Approach for Multi-Target Human-Vehicle Detection
In this article, a new microwave-radar-based technique for short-range detection and classification of multiple human and vehicle targets crossing a monitored area is proposed. This approach, which can find applications in both security and infrastructure surveillance, relies upon the processing of the scattered-field data acquired by low-cost off-The-shelf components, i.e., a 24 GHz frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar module and a Raspberry Pi mini-PC. The developed method is based on an ad hoc processing chain to accomplish the automatic target recognition (ATR) task, which consists of blocks performing clutter and leakage removal with an infinite impulse response (IIR) filter, clustering with a density-based spatial clustering of applications with noise (DBSCAN) approach, tracking using a Benedict-Bordner - filter, features extraction, and finally classification of targets by means of a -nearest neighbor ( -NN) algorithm. The approach is validated in real experimental scenarios, showing its capabilities in correctly detecting multiple targets belonging to different classes (i.e., pedestrians, cars, motorcycles, and trucks)
Crystal structure and van der Waals energy study of the 2:1 inclusion compound between deoxycholic acid and norbornadiene
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Cross Section of Public Health
Introduction. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be caused by a number of mi- croorganisms that vary greatly in size, life cycle, clinical manifestations, and sensitivity to available treatments. Transmission of STIs can occur during unprotected (or condomless) sexual contact and through the exchange of body fluids during any type of activity. The prevalence of sexually transmit- ted diseases remains high in the world, despite diagnostic and therapeutic improvements for these infectious diseases that rapidly eliminate the contagiousness of patients. Our study determines the prevalence of STI pathogens in adolescents and young adults in the population of the Province of Macerata (Italy). We will analyze data in correspondence to age and gender, and we will compare our results to international studies. Materials and Method. We analyzed STI test results from the entire database of a Provincial Health Authority for the period 2021–2022. The samples came from the following age groups: 0–12, 13–18, 19–25, and 26–35 from 2021 to 2022. The results came from vaginal and cervical swabs (for females); urethral, rectal, and pharyngeal swabs (for males and females); and seminal fluid (for males) for the following infections: HPV, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Ureaplasmas, Gardnerella, Trichomonas vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Treponema pal- lidum. The results also came from blood tests for HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and Treponema pallidum (TPHA, VDRL). In addition, we examined results from urine tests for chlamydia, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, trichomonas, and Treponema pallidum. Conclusions. The literature for other countries reports the need for comprehensive, culturally and developmentally sensitive care to address sexuality-related issues in adolescents and young adults, a need that also applies to Italy. These data will be of great importance in adopting evidence-based STI control programs in Marche Region. This study could, indeed, represent a landmark for public health officials and professionals, with the aim of promoting adolescents’ access to sexual health services to receive useful information, strengthening preventive measures in younger age groups, and designing sexual education programs
Photonics and electronics integration in the HELIOS project
The objective of the European project HELIOS is to combine a photonic layer with a CMOS circuit by different innovative means, using microelectronics processes. Bonding of AWG + Ge Photodiodes on CMOS wafer is achieved
Uno studio qualitativo transnazionale US-Italia sulle prospettive dei docenti che insegnano in corsi internazionali. Le voci dei docenti sullo sviluppo professionale
This paper describes a component of a larger cross-national qualitative study on faculty development for teaching international students. Here we describe the study and reportfindings that offer analyses of the informal and formal means by which Italian and U.S. university instructors enhance the knowledge and skills they find necessary to teach international students successfully in this era of educational globalization. We also offer insights and challenges of conducting cross-national adult higher educational research and explain why such studies areessential in understanding how the world of academe is learning to adapt to globalization and international student mobility.Il presente contributo presenta una ricerca qualitativa transnazionale sulle azioni di faculty development per potenziare la didattica con studenti internazionali. Lo studio offre un’analisi delle strategie formali e informali con le quali i docenti delle università italiane e statunitensi migliorano le conoscenze e competenze ritenute necessarie per insegnare con successo agli studenti internazionali in quest’epoca di globalizzazione dell’istruzione superiore. Lo studio si sofferma, inoltre, sulle sfide e le potenzialità della ricerca transnazionale sulla didattica in higher education al fine di comprendere come il mondo universitario stia cominciando a far fronte alla globalizzazione e alla mobilità degli studenti
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