Numerical Analysis of Copper-Indium-Gallium-Diselenide-Based Solar Cells by SCAPS-1D by S. Ouédraogo, F. Zougmoré, J. M. Ndjaka

“…Starting with a conventional ZnO-B/i-ZnO/CdS/CIGS structure, we simulated the parameters of current-voltage characteristics and showed how the absorber layer thickness, hole density, and band gap influence the short-circuit current density (Jsc), open-circuit voltage (Voc), fill factor (FF), and efficiency of solar cell. …”
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Clinical Features and Surgical Strategies of Distal Radius Posttraumatic Deformity by Ning Zhang, Jiahu Fang

“…After a full evaluation, osteotomy and orthopedic surgery were performed to restore the original anatomical structure, plaster fixation was performed for two weeks after surgery, and regular outpatient follow-up was conducted. …”
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Epidemiology of Supernumerary Teeth in 5000 Radiography Films: Investigation of Patients Referring to the Clinics of Ardabil in 2015–2020 by Emran Hajmohammadi, Samira Najirad, Hesam Mikaeili, Aziz Kamran

“…Supernumerary tooth is defined as any extra tooth or odontogenic structure that is formed on normal dentition. Supernumerary teeth cause such problems as deficiency in tooth growth, ectopic growth, displacement, crowding, diastema, odontogenic cyst formation, decay of the adjacent tooth, malocclusion, and esthetic problems. …”
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Effects of Surface Modifications on Rotating Bending Fatigue of Ni-Al Bronze Alloy by Guan-Xun Lu, Tai-Cheng Chen, Ren-Kae Shiue, Leu-Wen Tsay

“…By contrast, the high RCS and the refined structure were responsible for the improved fatigue strength/life of the NSP sample relative to that of the other samples. …”
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Synthesis, characterization and evaluation biological activity of some 2-mercaptobinzemidazol complexes by Anfal Salam Al-Mahdawi, Noor Sabah Al-Obaidi, Amna Ali Ahmad, Tabarak Ali Jumaa, Zahraa Ali Abas, Haider Salah Mahdi

“…The synthesized complexes were characterize by measuring ultraviolet spectroscopy, the wave length (λ nm) (318, 333.4) of ligand (272, 296.2, 624.8), (254, 306), (257, 311) and (262, 314) of synthesized complexes respectively, then by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) the results of the infrared spectroscopic examination showed the shifted in the absorption bands of (S-H) and (N-H) groups of the ligand as a result of coordination, molar conductivity, atomic absorption (AAS) spectroscopy and ratio of elements (CHNS) to determine the formulas of the complexes, the complexes shown a distorted octahedral crystal structure, and the molecular formula of the complexes was [M (C7H6N2S)2Cl2]. …”
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Legitimizing Factors of the American Hegemony: The Changing Role of Coalitions and Partnerships by A. N. Bogdanov

“…-led alliances still serve as the pillars of the ‘American hegemony’, many functions are increasingly carried out beyond the frameworks of the alliances, and the less institutionalized structures are becoming increasingly important. Thus, it is necessary to explore the links between legitimacy concerns and evolution of institutional tools, whereby the international order congenial with the U.S.’ interests can be maintained. …”
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Model Predictive Control for Automatic Carrier Landing with Time Delay by Kaikai Cui, Wei Han, Yujie Liu, Xinwei Wang, Xichao Su, Jie Liu

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Study on Safety Performance of Building Finish Layer under Thermomechanical Coupling Condition by Kai Yan, Yansong Hu, Kaozhong Zhao, Xin Lin

“…The building finish layer is a comprehensive structural system including the building exterior insulation system and building exterior finish. …”
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Author Correction: An atomically controlled insulator-to-metal transition in iridate/manganite heterostructures by Enyang Men, Deyang Li, Haiyang Zhang, Jingxin Chen, Zhihan Qiao, Long Wei, Zhaosheng Wang, Chuanying Xi, Dongsheng Song, Yuhan Li, Hyoungjeen Jeen, Kai Chen, Hong Zhu, Lin Hao

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Seismic Performance of Offshore Piers under Wave Impact and Chloride Ion Corrosion Environment by Yin Gu, Anhua Yu, Xiaolong Zhang

“…Firstly, through the scale model test of tsunami wave flume, the wave force of box girder structures and piers under different tsunami wave conditions is measured. …”
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Tuberculosis commodities supply chain performance in the WHO African region: A scoping review. by Alison T Mhazo, Stanford Miyango, Lifton Palani, Charles C Maponga

“…Stock outs were found to follow a poverty gradient and pervasively inequitable since they disproportionately affected structurally disadvantaged populations and communities. …”
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A phenomenological study of the challenges governing the issue of managing emotions in schools and providing solutions by Kamal Nosrati Heshi, Morteza Golshani Gehraz, Nasim Rezaei

“…Data were collected using in-depth and semi-structured interviews and two-way dialogue. To determine the validity and reliability of the interviews, triangulation or triangulation technique, member control technique, parallel accurate information acquisition technique and researchers' self-review were done. …”
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LANGUAGE SPACE OF NEURAL NETWORKS: FEATURES AND DIFFERENCES FROM NATURAL LANGUAGE by Natalia B. Egorchenkova, Olga V. Korobova

“…These features include attachment to keywords in the task, potential loss of the main idea, inconsistency with required style, repetition of similar ideas, lack of specific facts or personal experiences, and limitations in vocabulary, linguistic patterns, and grammatical structures. The current inability of artificial intelligence (AI) to go beyond its current linguistic capabilities is due to a lack of a concept such as consciousness in neural networks. …”
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Identification of G-quadruplex-forming Sequences in Nucleocapsid Gene of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern: An In Silico Analysis by Saeedeh Ghazaey Zidanloo

“…Recent studies emphasized that G-quadruplex structures are intrinsic obstacles to genome replication and targeting them in viral genomes could be a novel antiviral strategy to develop antiviral agents. …”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF PERCEPTION OF THE PEOPLE ON MALARIA PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN DONGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF TARABA STATE by SILAS JOSHUA, SUNDAY EMMANUEL BAMISE

“…Primary data were generated through administration of structured questionnaire. The types of data used are demographic data, socio-economic, cultural beliefs, political affiliations and prevalent records of malaria in the area. …”
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Oral Crest Lengthening for Increasing Removable Denture Retention by Means of CO2 Laser by Samir Nammour, Elie Gerges, Rima Bou Tayeh, Toni Zeinoun

“…Crest lengthening procedures are performed to provide a better anatomic environment and to create proper supporting structures for more stability and retention of the denture. …”
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Six-month course and outcome of treatment-seeking individuals with alcohol dependence syndrome by Thenmozhi Sivaraman, Susan Solomon, Parthasarathy Ramamurthy, Pradeep Thilakan

“…Baseline sociodemographic and clinical details were gathered using a structured pro forma. The patients were followed up at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. …”
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Late-Onset Bilateral Choroidal Metastases from Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma by Constantinos D. Georgakopoulos, Athina Pallikari, Panagiotis Plotas, Olga E. Makri

“…A standardized A-scan ultrasound demonstrated an irregular structure of the lesions with moderate to high internal reflectivity. …”
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Educators' perceptions on the benefits and barriers of oral PrEP uptake among adolescent girls and young women in Vulindlela, KwaZulu-Natal by Simamkele Bokolo, Eliza Govender

“…A qualitative study using a purposive sampling method was used to sample 6 high schools in Vulindlela, a district with the highest HIV incidents among AGYW in KwaZulu-Natal. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a total of twelve Life Orientation educators and senior staff members from the 6 selected high schools. …”
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Finland’s Neutrality as Part of Its National Identity by N. Yu. Vezhlivtseva

“…Sweden determined the political structures and inculcated Finns with the Scandinavian identity. …”
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