Burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis among contacts of index cases: a protocol for a systematic review by Kefyalew Addis Alene, Temesgen Yihunie Akalu, Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Archie C A Clements, Eyob Alemayehu Gebreyohannes, Fasil Wagnaw Shiferaw

“…Introduction People having close contact with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients are at increased risk of contracting and developing the disease. …”
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Ultrathin Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells: enhanced absorption by nanotextured functional back contacts by M Demir, D Jiménez Tejero, B Fuhrmann, H Kempa, A Sprafke, R Scheer

“…External quantum efficiency (EQE) and current–voltage measurements reveal significant improvements in short-circuit current density ( J _sc ), with a notable increase from 21.6 mA cm ^−2 to 27 mA cm ^−2 with a 25% increase for 300 nm CIGSe absorbers when transitioning from conventional molybdenum back contacts to functional back contacts with 500 nm SiO _2 scatterers. …”
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Normal Weight Obesity Associated with Enhanced Echo Intensity, Insulin Resistance, and Decreased Muscle Strength in Young Adults by R Aruna, Armel Arputha Sivarajan, Gunaseelan Revathy, CJ Vasanth

“…Context: Obesity refers to the accumulation of excess body fat. …”
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Current Trends in HIV Infection in the Republic of Crimea by Aleksei Mazus, Anastasiia Antonova, Ruslan Adgamov, Daria Ogarkova, Anna Kuznetsova, Andrei Pochtovyi, Elena Tsyganova, Vladimir Zlobin, Vladimir Gushchin, Andrei Plutnitskii, Aleksandr Gintsburg

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An increasing public health problem: Suspected rabies exposures by Ahmet Onder Porsuk, Cigdem Cerit

“…Also admissions after contact with cats have increased over the years and have passed contact with dogs in 2019 (p < 0.001). …”
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Increasing stable operation of the working body in crank presses by K. O. Kobzev

“…From the point of view of increasing the operational stability of the working body in crank presses, the following factors are considered: response time, current friction factor and a change in torque under static and dynamic loading of the safety clutch.Materials and Methods. …”
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Influences of defective interphase and contact region among nanosheets on the electrical conductivity of polymer graphene nanocomposites by Yasser Zare, Muhammad Tajammal Munir, Kyong Yop Rhee

“…The resistances of the graphene and polymer layer in contact zones are also considered to determine the contact resistance between adjacent nanosheets. …”
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An ensemble method for improving robustness against the electrode contact problems in automated sleep stage scoring by Kazumasa Horie, Ryusuke Miyamoto, Leo Ota, Takashi Abe, Yoko Suzuki, Fusae Kawana, Toshio Kokubo, Masashi Yanagisawa, Hiroyuki Kitagawa

“…Abstract In-home automated scoring systems are in high demand; however, the current systems are not widely adopted in clinical settings. …”
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An Investigation of Structural Integrity and Dynamic Response of CSB in Case of Slanted Contact with RV Outlet Nozzle by Pham Quang Hieu, Ihn Namgung

“…One of the challenges in the current reactor is the gap between the outlet nozzle of the Reactor Vessel (RV) and the outlet opening of the Core Support Barrel (CSB). …”
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Mindfulness-based (non-contact) boxing therapy (MBBT) for depression and anxiety: A feasibility study. by Johny Bozdarov, Brett D M Jones, Madeha Umer, Daniel M Blumberger, Ishrat M Husain

“…The current study tested the acceptability and feasibility of delivering MBBT to adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).…”
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An experimental study focusing on mindfulness to capture how our contacts with dogs can promote human well-being by Catherine E. Amiot, Mylène Quervel-Chaumette, Christophe Gagné, Brock Bastian

“…Conducted among dog owners and their dogs, the current experiment investigates if a specific psychological factor – i.e., mindfulness – activated in the presence of one’s dog increases dog owners’ psychological well-being. …”
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Improving Sensor Interoperability between Contactless and Contact-Based Fingerprints Using Pose Correction and Unwarping by Laurenz Ruzicka, Dominik Söllinger, Bernhard Kohn, Clemens Heitzinger, Andreas Uhl, Bernhard Strobl

“…Current fingerprint identification systems face significant challenges in achieving interoperability between contact-based and contactless fingerprint sensors. …”
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Microstructural Passivation of Patterned Al2O3 Back Contacts on CdS/CdTe Solar Cells by Etee Kawna Roy, Ashraful Mamun, Chungho Lee, Gang Xiong, Heayoung P. Yoon

“…Open‐circuit voltage (VOC) shows a gradual decrease as Al2O3 coverage is reduced but exhibits a slight increase (<15 mV) when the contact fraction exceeds 30%. …”
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Current Trends in Russian Trade in Goods with the EU and China by A. A. Sidorov

“…The article examines the current trends in Russia’s foreign trade with the EU and China in the context of sanctions restrictions imposed by “unfriendly” countries.Aim. …”
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Research on the DC Ice-Melting Model and Its Influencing Factors on the Overhead Contact Systems of an Electrification Railway by Guosheng Huang, Mingli Wu, Jieyi Liang, Songping Fu, Fuqiang Tian, Xiaojuan Pei, Qiujiang Liu, Teng Li

“…Under the condition of no ice, the temperature rise of the contact wire and the catenary wire increases significantly with the current increase. …”
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Methods of elimination of rails increased damage in the area of weld joints by E. A. Shur, V. M. Fedin, A. I. Borts, Yu. V. Ronzhina, A. I. Fimkin

“…Currently, these weak points are the defects connected with lack of penetration in the welding area, burns at the points of poor contact of the rail foot with the current-carrying contact tips, or with defects of the weld joint machining after welding, as well as the local hardness reduction in areas affected by heat after welding, and local heat treatment after welding. …”
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Analysis of electrical–thermal‐stress characteristics for eccentric contact strip in the valve‐side bushing of converter transformer by Yongqi Wang, Kai Liu, Mu Lin, Hao Tang, Xining Li, Guangning Wu

“…Abstract Ultra‐high voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission project in China is expanding, and the technology is increasingly maturing. …”
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Contact radiotherapy for rectal cancer (CORRECT): study protocol for a multicentre randomised phase II trial by Per J Nilsson, Joakim Folkesson, Richard Marsk, Calin Radu, Iuliana Stratulat, Lennart Blomqvist, Anna Martling, Alexander Valdman

“…Current clinical evidence suggests the use of CXB in combination with chemoradiotherapy (CRT). …”
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Gender neutral proper names: current situation and perspectives by Jana Valdrová

“…In my paper I analyse the current socio-onomastic representation of gender-neutral names in the context of naming practices in the Czech Republic. …”
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MULTIETHNOLECT, ETHNOLECT, PIDGIN AND CONTACT LANGUAGE IN THE CONTEXT OF USING UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE AMONG FOREIGN STUDENTS IN LVIV by Nazar R. Danchyshyn

“…Thus, the primacy of the communicative function of Ukrainian language among foreign students is attested; the most typical situations in which foreigners use Ukrainian language are identified; an attempt has been made to explain the current state of affairs. The speech of foreign students is classified as a contact language and prepidzhin, which is caused by the temporary stay of these people on the territory of Ukraine, and hence the need for full integration with Ukrainian society. …”
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