The Effect of Sputtering Parameters on the Film Properties of Molybdenum Back Contact for CIGS Solar Cells by Peng-cheng Huang, Chia-ho Huang, Mao-yong Lin, Chia-ying Chou, Chun-yao Hsu, Chin-guo Kuo

“…Molybdenum (Mo) thin films are widely used as a back contact for CIGS-based solar cells. This paper determines the optimal settings for the sputtering parameters for an Mo thin film prepared on soda lime glass substrates, using direct current (dc) magnetron sputtering, with a metal Mo target, in an argon gas environment. …”
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Fatigue life prediction of hoist drum-rail contact pair based on digital twin by Michael A Zhuravkov, Mikhail A Nikolaitchik, Zengcheng Wang, Guangbin Yu

“…The contact load was increased stepwise according to the proposed loading scheme until significant values of plastic deformation, vibration and noise occurred. …”
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Electrical and photoelectric properties of photocell on base of Schottky barrier contact Au-n-GaAs by A. I. Blesman, R. B. Burlakov

“…Structure and strategy of the fabrication of the photocell on the base of the Schottky barrier contact Au-n-GaAs are сonsidered. There are measured I(V)-features of photocells, their C-V-features, spectrums photovoltage and current of the short circuit, and determined height of the Schottky barrier contacts Au-n-n+- GaAs by photoelectric method. …”
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Improvement of Front Side Contact by Light Induced Plating of c-Si Solar Cell by S. Maity, S. Dey, C.T. Bhunia, H. Saha

“…But due to some limitation of this process conductivity of contact decreases. Light Induced Plating (LIP) of c-Si solar cell is a critical process generally leading to decrease in series resistance of front side contact, increase in fill factor and efficiency associated with marginal reduction in short circuit current (Jsc). …”
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Ti-Al-Ta alloy for fuel cell bipolar plates with low contact resistance by SONG Mengfan, WANG Qing, DONG Chuang

“…Under 1.5 MPa loading pressure， with the increase of Ta content， the interfacial contact resistance （ICR） value gradually decreases and is better than that of the pure titanium and TC4. …”
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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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A Non-Contact AI-Based Approach to Multi-Failure Detection in Avionic Systems by Chengxin Liu, Michele Ferlauto, Haiwen Yuan

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Influence of Carbon Contact Strip Wear Profile on the Dynamic Performance of Pantograph-Catenary System by WANG Xuyang, ZHOU Ning, ZHI Xingshuai, LI Zhiwei, ZHANG Weihua, LU Xiaobing, YANG Jia, YANG Yihong

“…［Objective］ The carbon contact strip abnormal wear profile will reduce the dynamic coupling performance of the pantograph-catenary (PC), deteriorate the current collection quality, and accelerate the wear of the carbon contact strip and the contact wire. …”
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Interdisciplinary collaboration in VUCA contexts: a conceptual review for environmental upheavals management by Valérie Vermeulen, Yannick Hémond

“…Abstract Purpose Environmental upheavals increasingly challenge traditional risk management approaches. …”
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THE SOUTH CAUCASUS IN THE CONTEXT OF CONTEMPORARY GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES by Boris Georgievich Koibaev

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Trends in the development of the retail market in the context of digitalization by M. A. Samokhin

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Cybersecurity in the Republic of Moldova in the Context of European Integration by Ana-Maria Costea, Natalia Putină, Mircea Brie

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The Genetic Basis of Non-Contact Soft Tissue Injuries-Are There Practical Applications of Genetic Knowledge? by Beata Borzemska, Paweł Cięszczyk, Cezary Żekanowski

“…Physical activity increases the risk of non-contact injuries, mainly affecting muscles, tendons, and ligaments. …”
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The Contact Allergen Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) is a Potent Activator of the TRPA1 Ion Channel by Ilari Mäki‐Opas, Samu Luostarinen, Mari Hämäläinen, Katsuhiko Muraki, Eeva Moilanen

“…ABSTRACT Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) is a known inducer of allergic contact dermatitis that is used as a preservative and a biocide in consumer products. …”
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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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Leadership in Psychiatry – Enhancing Practice in the Indian Context by Pallavi Hoskote, Satish Ramaiah

“…This article represents our viewpoint with current existing challenges for psychiatrists and the field of psychiatric practice in the Indian context; potential of leadership with respect to practice of psychiatry; working towards change; patient and organizational benefits of leadership; influence of leadership on personal growth and practice; vision for the future; transformational leadership as the way forward and recommendation to include leadership skills training with the academic psychiatry training.…”
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Social Conflicts and Citizenship in the Context of Societal Complexity by Laura Leonardi

“…This article addresses the issue of the legal expansion of citizenship in the context of increasing societal complexity. Social conflict has historically played a driving role in the enlargement of citizenship, but in the current phase it no longer seems to fulfil this function. …”
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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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LED Context Lighting System in Residential Areas by Sook-Youn Kwon, Kyoung-Mi Im, Jae-Hyun Lim

“…Lastly, it adopts PIR, piezoelectric, and power sensor to grasp the location and acts of the user and create a lighting environment suitable for the current context.…”
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ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF KYRGYZSTAN by Shygaeva T. K., Nurbaeva A. Kh.

“…The article presents the results of the impact of depletion of ecosystem resources and biodiversity of Kyrgyzstan, as well as mechanisms of action on the path to environmental safety in the context of sustainable development. Sustainable development today is a key direction for ensuring the well-being of both current and future generations. …”
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