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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Development of world oil refining in the context of the coronavirus pandemic by A. P. Solomonov

“…In the context of the current situation, the largest oil refineries strategies are changing, taking into account the current lockdown risks. …”
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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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SOCIAL PROTECTION SYSTEM OF THE POPULATION IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL MANAGEMENT by A. F. Borisov, E. V. Domashova

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Log-Based Analysis of Creativity in the Context of Computational Thinking by Rotem Israel-Fishelson, Arnon Hershkovitz

“…Computational thinking (CT) and creativity have been recognized as crucial skills for adapting to the current digital era. However, despite being extensively studied over the last few decades, research on their associations has only emerged recently. …”
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Deinstitutionalization of education in the context of a global professional shift by L. V. Konstantinova, N. N. Gagiev, D. A. Shtykhno

“…The main objectives of the study are to determine the current trends in the development of formal continuing education in the Russian Federation in comparison with the trends in the development of informal online education.Materials and methods. …”
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Defense and Security Issues in the Arctic in the Context of the Ukrainian Conflict by Valery P. Zhuravel

“…The author makes a conclusion that there is the need for improvement a comprehensive system for monitoring the situation in the Arctic in order to negate the possibility of incorrect interpretation of military activity in the context of the current phase of crisis. It is indicated that the further affairs in the Arctic are closely dependent on the results of the SMO.…”
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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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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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An investigation of fear of COVID-19 status in university student athletes from different sports associated with contact by Celil Kaçoğlu, Halil O. Çobanoğlu, Emre Şahin

“…Sport Sciences Faculty students athletes (n=176) in sports with different levels of contact voluntarily participated in the current study. …”
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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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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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Effect of Series Resistance and Interface State Density on Electrical Characteristics of Au/SiO2/n-GaN Schottky Diodes by M. Siva Pratap Reddy, B. Prasanna Lakshmi, A. Ashok Kumar, V. Rajagopal Reddy

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Fabrication and performance optimization of SiC-based betavoltaic batteries by HE Houjun, HAN Yuncheng, WANG Xiaoyu, REN Lei, MENG Xiangdong, ZHENG Mingjie

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Social interactions in dementia: perceptions of current situation and opportunities by Hanna L. Knecht, Francisca S. Rodriguez

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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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Assessment of the current state of the labor market in Smolensk Region by Ksenia S. Litvishchenko, Elena V. Tarasova

“…In the context of rapidly changing external environment, regional labor markets also change a lot. …”
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Friction and Wear Properties of AgCuNi Alloy/Au-Electroplated Layer Sliding Electrical Contact Material by Hongjian Wu, Yanan Zhang, Hui Cao, Han Li, Qingjian Jia, Ming Ma

“…Both the normal load and current have significant effects on both friction coefficient and contact resistance. …”
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