Comparison of programmatic data from antenatal clinics with population-based HIV prevalence estimates in the era of universal test and treat in western Kenya.

ObjectiveTo compare HIV prevalence estimates from routine programme data in antenatal care (ANC) clinics in western Kenya with HIV prevalence estimates in a general population sample in the era of universal test and treat (UTT).MethodsThe study was conducted in the area covered by the Siaya Health Demographic Surveillance System (Siaya HDSS) in wes

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Additive manufacturing by means of laser-aided directed metal deposition of 2024 aluminium powder: Investigation and optimization

Directed metal deposition by means of laser beam is investigated in this article.The process is receiving increasingly interest in the frame of additive manufacturing to the purpose of maintenance, repair and overhaul of condemned products when severe conditions hindering the working order have been experienced.Minimal distortion, reduced heat-affe

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Looking at the Evidence of Local Jewelry Production in Scythia

This article considers finds from the Scythian monuments of the North Black Sea area that can be connected to local jewelry production from the 7th century to the end of the 4th century BCE.I wish to draw attention to the problem of prolonged bias in this area of study.The prominence of the famous masterpieces by West Asian artisans (Lyta Mohyla an

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