Non-invasive methods in the identification of selected writing fluids from late 19th and early 20th century by Agata Kłos

“…The object of the study was to assess the efficacy of selected non-invasive optical and spectrometric methods in theidentification of writing inks introduced during the Industrial Revolution. …”
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Keratoconus with Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Rare Combination by Anastasia Tsiogka, Apostolos Gkartzonikas, Konstantinos Markopoulos, Iordanis Georgiou, George L. Spaeth

“…Physical examination, biomicroscopy, corneal topography, and optical coherence tomography revealed keratoconus and central serous chorioretinopathy. …”
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Store Separation: Photogrammetric Solution for the Static Ejection Test by Luiz Eduardo Guarino de Vasconcelos, Nelson Paiva Oliveira Leite, André Yoshimi Kusumoto, Leandro Roberto, Cristina Moniz Araujo Lopes

“…This solution includes the implementation of a three-dimensional (3D) calibration field that allows calibration of the optical assembly with just one photo per optical assembly, development of a complete analytical model for camera calibration, and development of specific software for identification and tracking of targets in two-dimensional (2D) coordinate images and three-dimensional (3D) coordinate trajectory calculation. …”
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Pharmacotherapy, adverse drug reactions, and factors associated with clinical outcome in primary open-angle glaucoma by Anushree Dayanand, Sushma Muraraiah, S. Karthik Raja, Nishat Sultana Khayoom

“…Background: Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive optic neuropathy caused by a group of ocular conditions which lead to damage of the optic nerve with progressive diminution of vision. …”
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Latent landslide hazard recognition in Fang County using synthetic aperture radar interferometry and geological data by Shunyao Wang, Shunyao Wang, Shunyao Wang, Qingbin Fan, Hui Li

“…The results were verified using geological and optical image features, which confirmed its effectiveness for identifying latent landslide hazards. …”
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Classification and Monitoring of Salt Marsh Vegetation in the Yellow River Delta Based on Multi-Source Remote Sensing Data Fusion by Ran Xu, Yanguo Fan, Bowen Fan, Guangyue Feng, Ruotong Li

“…This study proposes a multi-source remote sensing data fusion method based on Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 imagery, integrating the temporal characteristics of optical and SAR (synthetic aperture radar) data for the classification mapping of salt marsh vegetation in the Yellow River Delta. …”
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Retrospective and Prospective Investigations about “Quatrefoil” Erythrocytes in Canine Blood Smears by Alessandra Gavazza, Marianna Ricci, Martina Brettoni, Biancaurora Gugliucci, Anna Pasquini, Daniela Rispoli, Nicola Bernabò, George Lubas

“…The presence of unusual two RBCs patterns (so-called “quatrefoil RBCs,” qRBCs) on canine blood smears at Optical Microscope (OM) was seen during routine evaluation of CBCs. …”
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Neurologic Complications Associated with Sjögren’s Disease: Case Reports and Modern Pathogenic Dilemma by Michele Colaci, Giulia Cassone, Andreina Manfredi, Marco Sebastiani, Dilia Giuggioli, Clodoveo Ferri

“…To the best of our knowledge, our second case represents the first observation of SS-associated phrenic nerve mononeuritis, while optic neuritis represents the most frequent cranial nerve involvement detectable in this connective tissue disease. …”
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High-Energy Burst-Mode 3.5 μm MIR KTA-OPO by Haowen Guo, Chunyan Jia, Shuai Ye, Yongping Yao, Tiejun Ma, Jiayu Zhang, Meng Bai, Jinbao Xia, Hongkun Nie, Bo Yao, Jingliang He, Baitao Zhang

“…In this paper, a high energy 3.5 μm mid-infrared (MIR) burst-mode KTA optical parametric oscillator (OPO) was demonstrated. …”
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Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer, Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer, and Macular Thickness in Eyes with Myopic β-Zone Parapapillary Atrophy by Jin-woo Kwon, Jin A. Choi, Jung-sub Kim, Tae Yoon La

“…To assess the correlations of myopic β-zone parapapillary atrophy (β-PPA) with the optic nerve head (ONH) and retina. Methods. We selected 27 myopic patients who showed prominent β-PPA in one eye and no β-PPA in the other eye. …”
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Spontaneous Retrobulbar Haematoma by Mehmet Deveer, Nesat Cullu, Halil Beydilli, Hamdi Sozen, Onder Yeniceri, Selcuk Parlak

“…Signs of retrobulbar hemorrhage include proptosis, ophthalmoplegia, increased intraocular pressure, loss of pupillary reflexes, and optic disc or retinal pallor. Both Computed Tomography scan and Magnetic Resonance Imaging may be performed in the diagnosis. …”
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Galaxies Lighting Up: Discovery of Seventy New Turn-on Changing-look Active Galactic Nuclei by Qian Yang, Paul J. Green, Xue-Bing Wu, Michael Eracleous, Linhua Jiang, Yuming Fu

“…“Changing-look active galactic nuclei” (CL AGN) show dramatic, rapid changes in optical/UV continuum and broad-line emission. The majority of CL AGN have been found dimming as “turn-off” CL AGN because most selection methods start from samples of spectroscopically confirmed quasars. …”
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Influence of Proton Irradiation on Thin Films of AZO and ITO Transparent Conductive Oxides—Simulation of Space Environment by Katarzyna Ungeheuer, Janusz Rybak, Amelia E. Bocirnea, Denis A. Pikulski, Aurelian C. Galca, Konstanty W. Marszalek

“…We use X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy observations to see the changes in the structure and microstructure of the films. The optical properties and homogeneity of the materials are determined by spectrophotometry and spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE). …”
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Prepapillary Vascular Loops Complicated by Suspected Macroaneurysm Rupture by Kei Akaiwa, Yoshinori Mitamura, Takashi Katome, Kentaro Semba, Mariko Egawa, Takeshi Naito

“…Optical coherence tomography showed a serous retinal detachment, and indocyanine green angiography demonstrated prepapillary vascular loops and a hypofluorescent area with hyperfluorescent margins. …”
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Critical quality indicators of high-performance polyetherimide (ULTEM) over the MEX 3D printing key generic control parameters: Prospects for personalized equipment in the defense... by Nectarios Vidakis, Markos Petousis, Constantine David, Nektarios K. Nasikas, Dimitrios Sagris, Nikolaos Mountakis, Mariza Spiridaki, Amalia Moutsopoulou, Emmanuel Stratakis

“…The examination was performed with optical profilometry, optical microscopy, and micro-computed tomography scanning. …”
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Observations of the Ultraviolet-bright Star III-60 in the Globular Cluster NGC 6723 by William V. Dixon

“…We find that the star's photospheric parameters (effective temperature T _eff  = 44,800 ± 1200 K, surface gravity $\mathrm{log}g=4.89\pm 0.18$ , and helium abundance $\mathrm{log}N({\rm{He}})/N({\rm{H}})=-0.84\pm 0.29$ ) are consistent with the values derived from its optical spectrum, suggesting that optically derived values are generally accurate for evolved stars with T _eff  ≲ 50,000 K. …”
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Theoretical Study on the Photoelectric Properties of a Class of Copolymers Based on Benzodithiophene for Solar Cells by Xiao-Hua Xie, Xin-Wei Zhao, Ming Li

“…The structural, electronic, and optical properties of PBDTTBT are comprehensively studied by density functional theory to rationalize the experimentally observed properties. …”
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Photocatalytic activity of spectro-pure titanium dioxide: Effects of crystalline structure, specific surface area and sorption properties by Evgeny I. Kapinus, Tatyana A. Khalyavka, Valentina V. Shimanovskaya, Tatyana I. Viktorova, Vladimir V. Strelko

“…Dispersed optically pure anatase, rutile and two-phase samples of titanium dioxide were prepared using a sol-gel technique. …”
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