On the natural attenuation of leaching hexavalent chromium by ambient-soil and associated health-risks: characterization and adsorption studies by Shreya Ganguly, Sayantan Ganguly

“…To obtain deeper insights, Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) is utilized to evaluate the lithological features of the study area, complemented by advanced characterization techniques to analyse the soil’s microstructural characteristics and chemical constituents. …”
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Progress and Prospects in the Treatment of Lacrimal Gland Dysfunction Diseases: From Traditional Treatment Methods to Stem Cell and Organoid Therapies by Xiaona Chen, Shixu Li, Yongxin Zhang, Lin Ye

“…These include developing ophthalmic preparations of extracellular vesicles and LG stem cells or searching more efficient drug delivery systems, as well as culturing LG organoids that are highly similar to human lacrimal glands (LGs) in both function and microstructure through magnetic three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology and microfluidic 3D bioprinting technology.…”
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Cryogel Addition Effect on Ultrasound-Assisted Thawing of Pork Meat by Jonathan Coria-Hernández, Rosalía Meléndez-Pérez

“…For this reason, in this study, cuts of Longissimus thoracis pork frozen in liquid nitrogen with and without waxy starch cryogel and thawed under controlled conditions in water immersion and with US were used, evaluating thermal parameters such as the initial zone and the melting rate of ice crystals and quality parameters such as pH, water holding capacity (WHC), microstructure, color profile, shear force, and surface changes. …”
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Assessment of bone health in pre-dialysis CKD patients based on TBS reference range for the Chinese population by Biao Wu, Huanhua Wu, Zheng Wang, Zhiqiang Tan, Bin Guo, Jingjie Shang, Yong Cheng, Chunyuan Zeng, Yuanfang Jiang, Qijun Cai, Jian Gong, Hao Xu

“…Furthermore, except for the FN-BMD (Osteoporosis) group, TBS-incorporated models significantly improved fracture discrimination across other groups (P < 0.05).ConclusionIn pre-dialysis CKD patients with normal or reduced BMD, TBS is significantly associated with fracture risk. Additional evaluation of bone microstructure using TBS enhances fracture risk identification, particularly in patients with relatively high BMD.…”
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Multi-model quantitative MRI of uterine cancers in precision medicine’s era—a narrative review by Marco Gennarini, Rossella Canese, Silvia Capuani, Valentina Miceli, Federica Tomao, Innocenza Palaia, Valentina Zecca, Alessandra Maiuro, Ilaria Balba, Carlo Catalano, Stefania Maria Rita Rizzo, Lucia Manganaro

“…Abstract Purpose This review aims to summarize the current applications of quantitative MRI biomarkers in the staging, treatment response evaluation, and prognostication of endometrial (EC) and cervical cancer (CC). …”
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Study on Near-Net Shape Forging of Large Marine Crank Throws by Longjiang Niu, Qingliang Zhang, Yongwan Zhang, Jingyu Wang, Weiping Luo, Donghang Liu, Tengfei Ma, Xavier Velay

“…Scaled-down experiments validate G–U/BE as a practical and feasible method for producing large marine crank throw forgings, ensuring both the desired shape and microstructural properties.…”
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Effects of Incorporating Cellulosic Fibers on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of a Basic Magnesium Sulfate Cement by Juan C. A. Molano, Katheryn C. P. Córdoba, Tayná V. Ferreira, Adriano G. S. Azevedo, Holmer Savastano Jr.

“…However, the effects of cellulosic fiber incorporation on the hydration mechanisms and mechanical performance of BMSC remains insufficiently explored. This study evaluates the effects of incorporating different dosages of bleached eucalyptus fibers (EB) on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of BMSC composites. …”
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Magnesium Hybrid Metal Composite via Infiltrated Stir Casting Technique: A Novel Approach to Enhance Energy Absorption by Song-Jeng Huang, Muhammad Munajad, Cynta Immanuela Lamandasa, Sathiyalingam Kannaiyan

“…Compression tests were conducted to evaluate the composite’s mechanical characteristics, energy absorption, and fracture morphology. …”
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Investigation of the high thermal ageing resistance of the 2219 aluminium alloy by Thomas Perrin, Arthur Després, Pierre Heugue, Alexis Deschamps, Frédéric De Geuser

“…In this study, temperature gradient heat treatments were employed to evaluate its resistance to thermal ageing over a continuous temperature range of 165 °C to 245 °C for up to 10,000 h. …”
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Exploring interhemispheric connectivity using the directional tract density patterns of the corpus callosum by Ali Demir, H. Diana Rosas

“…Currently available methods to assess the interhemispheric connectivity of the CC have several limitations: i) they require the a priori identification of specific cortical regions as targets or seeds, ii) they are limited by the characterization of only small components of the structure, primarily voxels that constitute the mid-sagittal slice, and iii) they use global measures of microstructural integrity, which provide only limited characterization. …”
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Investigation of Mechanical Strength and Fatigue Crack Growth Behaviour of Hot-Rolled SUP9 Steel for Leaf Spring Suspension Application by Mohammad Badaruddin, Ahmad Kurniawan Purga, Dwi Asmi, Sugiyanto Sugiyanto, Slamet Sumardi, Andreas Luki Indratmoko

“…Microstructural and fractographic analyses were conducted using optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on the therapeutic efficacy of curcumin in osteoporosis: unveiling mechanisms and preclinical evidence by Sheng-lei Yang, Jing-xiang Wang, Fei-er Ma, Jiang-hua He, Ao Zhang, Xiao-ming Sun, Ying Wei, Yan Wang

“…However, there is currently a lack of systematic evaluation of the efficacy and mechanism of CUR in treating OP.MethodsThis study is a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted per PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Investigation on the development and characterization of barkcloth-velvetleaf fiber composites using Taguchi-grey relational analysis for sustainable food packaging applications by Richard Tukamuhebwa, Milon Selvam Dennison, Joseph Valerian Tesha

“…Mechanical characterization was executed in accordance with ASTM standards for tensile and flexural assessments, while microstructural and chemical evaluations were carried out utilizing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive x-ray Spectroscopy (EDAX). …”
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Physicomechanical properties of composite plaster of Paris from locally grown sisal fiber and gypsum by Abdulganiyu Sanusi, Akeem Gbenga Amuda, Adekunle Adeleke, Abdulhameed Danjuma Mambo, Mahamat Abakar Mahamat, Peter Ikubanni

“…Additionally, microstructural and elemental characterizations of the products were conducted. …”
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Pitting corrosion characteristics of gas tungsten arc welded austenitic steel by Afabor Abraham Martins, Basil O. Onyekpe, Oghenerobo Awheme, Cyril O. Uyeri

“…Microstructural analyses, aided by scanning electron microscopy, were performed to assess the surface morphologies of the steel samples. …”
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Enlargement of the Surface Area of High‐Entropy Alloys with Acid Treatment as Positive Electrode for High Specific Capacitance Supercapacitors by Mahir Gülen, Recep Taş, Hamza Dünya, Shashanka Rajendrachari

“…The untreated HEA and the HCl‐treated HEA (HEA‐T) were then evaluated as potential cathode materials for supercapacitors (SCs). …”
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Predictors of Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury-Induced Prolonged Consciousness Disorder by Hiroaki Abe, Keigo Shimoji, Yoshihide Nagamine, Satoru Fujiwara, Shin-Ichi Izumi

“…On multiple linear regression analysis, initial severity of PDC and the difference in AD remained significantly associated with the degree of RPDC. The microstructural white matter changes observed in this study indicate their potential relation with the degree of RPDC over the longer term.…”
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Three-Phase-Lag Effect on Rayleigh Waves in a Generalized Thermoelastic Diffusion Medium with Modified Couple Stress by Emad K. Jaradat, Sayed M. Abo-Dahab, Rajneesh Kumar, Eslam S. Elidy

“…The study highlights the sensitivity of Rayleigh wave propagation to thermo-diffusive coupling and microstructural effects, offering insights applicable to seismic wave analysis, geophysical exploration, and material processing. …”
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Mechanical Properties Analysis of WAAM Produced Wall Made from 6063 Alloy Using AC MIG Process by Ivica Garašić, Mislav Štefok, Maja Jurica, Davor Skejić, Mato Perić

“…This study investigates the effect of current type (AC and DC MIG welding) and polarity balance (influencing the duration of the positive/negative period of the cycle) on the mechanical and microstructural properties of 6063 aluminum alloy walls produced by WAAM. …”
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Patch-Based Texture Feature Extraction Towards Improved Clinical Task Performance by Tao Lian, Chunyan Deng, Qianjin Feng

“…Texture features can capture microstructural patterns and tissue heterogeneity, playing a pivotal role in medical image analysis. …”
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