FetDTIAlign: A deep learning framework for affine and deformable registration of fetal brain dMRI by Bo Li, Qi Zeng, Simon K. Warfield, Davood Karimi

“…Diffusion MRI (dMRI) offers unique insights into the microstructure of fetal brain tissue in utero. Longitudinal and cross-sectional studies of fetal dMRI have the potential to reveal subtle but crucial changes associated with normal and abnormal neurodevelopment. …”
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Carbon quantum Dot incorporated Xanthan gum based gel polymer electrolytes for high performance supercapacitors by Manisha Sudhakar Alva, Ronald Aquin Nazareth, Y. N. Sudhakar, Nakul Desai

“…Xanthan gum underwent hydrothermal treatment to form a distinctive puffer ball-like microstructure, which was further nucleated into CQDs. …”
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Heat treatment optimisation of 18 % Ni maraging steel produced by DED-ARC for enhancing mechanical properties by Maja Lindič, Damjan Klobčar, Aleš Nagode, Nikolaj Mole, Borut Žužek, Tomaž Vuherer

“…Consequently, a subsequent heat treatment is absolutely necessary in order to obtain a uniform fine-grained microstructure. Two different solution annealing processes were analysed, which allowed us to select the most suitable process for the first step of heat treatment followed by aging. …”
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Corrosion behaviour of Cu-plate current collector under ex-situ cyclic stability testing for energy storage application by Eugene Sefa Appiah, Samuel Olukayode Akinwamide, Eric A.K. Fangnon, Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa, Anthony Andrews, Frank Ofori Agyemang, Martinson Addo Nartey, Katlego Makgopa, Pedro Vilaça

“…Through experimental analysis, the change in microstructures resulting from the corrosion behaviour of the copper plate current collector samples are examined by employing various analytical techniques, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and surface roughness analyzer. …”
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The effect of volumetric energy density on high-temperature dry sliding wear behaviour of 310 stainless steel fabricated by Selective Laser Melting process by Nandhakumar R, K. Venkatesan

“…The worn surfaces were analysed using SEM/EDS analysis. The material's reduced wear rate is attributed to its increased hardness, stable oxide glaze development, cellular subgrains, and stable hierarchical microstructure. …”
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Surface patterning for multi-scale strain analysis of in-situ SEM mechanical experiments by Bin Zhang, Xianjue Ye, Jin Wang, Yuefei Zhang, Ze Zhang

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) enables microstructure characterization at multi-scale, having potential to quantify strain distribution across multiple fields of view (FOVs) and exploring coordinated relationships among the deformations of multi-scale microstructures. …”
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Exploring thoracic aorta ECM alterations in Marfan syndrome: insights into aorta wall structure by Rodrigo Barbosa de Souza, Luara Lucena Cassiano, Philipp Barnowski, Sara Ventura, Walter Miguel Turato, Suelen Cristina Russafa Nascimento, Giovanna Lodi Mignanelli, Waldir Caldeira, Ana Maria Cristina Rebelo Pinto da Fonseca Martins, Flavio de Carvalho Luposeli, Francisco Rafael Martins Laurindo, Dieter P. Reinhardt, Gerhard Sengle, Ivan Hong Jun Koh, Keith M. Meek, Philip N. Lewis

“…This study investigated microstructural and molecular alterations in the thoracic aorta of Fbn1mgΔlpn mice, with a focus on the tunica intima and media. …”
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Elucidating the metabolic mechanisms and active constituents of ZuoGui Wan in combatting postmenopausal osteoporosis: A metabolomics and network pharmacology approach by Yanchen Feng, KaiKai Shi, Dingming Li, Shunzhi Yang, Xue Dang, Jinyao Li, Yan Chen, Jianping Yao, Yunke Zhang, Lu Sun, Feixiang Liu

“…Result: ZGW reversed OVX-induced bone loss by enhancing bone density and improving bone microstructural integrity. Initially, 14 prototype components were identified in the serum of OVX rats following ZGW intervention. …”
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Reusing waste toner powder as functional additives for alkali-activated slag by Jun Ren, Xincheng Huang, Junjie Liu, Jianghong Mao, Chengzhao Liang, Zhaowei Cheng, Haiyan Zhu, Jian Xu, Ziqi Dong, Moray Newlands, Tangwei Mi

“…This study examines the feasibility of integrating WTP into alkali-activated slag (AAS) compositeswith a focus on the potential of WTP to enhance the material properties of these composites. Microstructural analysis using SEM confirmed that the inclusion of a dispersing agent (PCE) improved the dispersion of WTP, minimizing particle agglomeration. …”
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Cohort profile: the Oxford Parkinson’s Disease Centre Discovery Cohort MRI substudy (OPDC-MRI) by Ricarda A L Menke, Michael Lawton, Thomas R Barber, Johannes C Klein, Clare Mackay, Konrad Szewczyk-Krolikowski, Michele T Hu, Michal Rolinski, Ludovica Griffanti, Samuel G Evetts, Faye Begeti, Marie Crabbe, Jane Rumbold, Richard Wade-Martins

“…Follow-up MRI scanning started in 2015 and is currently ongoing, providing the opportunity for future longitudinal imaging analyses with parallel clinical phenotyping.…”
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Articular cartilage degeneration and aberrant osteocyte perilacunar/canalicular remodeling in subchondral bone of patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip by Teng Ye, Jiren Yan, Tianyou Kan, Guoming Xie, Zhichang Zhang, Wenjing Yin, Bizeng Zhao, Zhifeng Yu, Linyang Chu

“…The micro–finite-element analysis revealed that DDH group had deteriorative microstructural and biomechanical properties of subchondral bone. …”
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Seaweed, Used as a Water-Retaining Agent, Improved the Water Distribution and Myofibrillar Protein Properties of Plant-Based Yak Meat Burgers Before and After Freeze–Thaw Cycles by Yujiao Wang, Xinyi Chang, Yingzhen Wang, Jiahao Xie, Ge Han, Hang Qi

“…Microscopically, the impact of seaweed-derived bioactive ingredients on patty microstructure and myofibrillar protein characteristics was examined. …”
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High-fat diet-induced osteoporosis in mice under hypoxic conditions by Yajun Qiao, Huimin Zheng, Ruiying Cheng, Juan Guo, Li Ji, Zhibin Liu, Lixin Wei, Hongtao Bi, Zhongshu Shan

“…Additionally, the femoral microstructure was compromised, bone metabolic markers were disrupted, inflammatory responses were heightened, gut microbiota diversity was altered, and specific intestinal metabolites such as Anserine were downregulated, whereas L-carnosine was upregulated. …”
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Synthesis of semi sintered nickel bronze electrode for electric discharge surface alloying of silicon steel and the properties of coated surface by Gopathy Veerappan, Manickam Ravichandran, David Pritima, Vinayagam Mohanavel, Nachimuthu Radhika, Rasaiah Naveenkumar

“…On average, there was a 19% reduction in the specific wear rate (SWR) of Ni–Cu–Sn-coated silicon steel compared to the uncoated specimens.Keywords: Silicon Steel, Microstructure, Electrical Discharge alloying, Powder metallurgy, Tribology.…”
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Lobetyolin Suppressed Osteoclastogenesis and Alleviated Bone Loss in Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis via Hindering p50/p65 Nuclear Translocation and Downstream NFATc1/c-Fos Expres... by Xiu C, Luo H, Huang W, Fan S, Yuan C, Chen J, Xu C, Yao C, Hong D, Zhang L

“…In the OVX mouse model, LBT treatment improved bone microstructure. Histological analyses further corroborated LBT’s role in reducing osteoclast activity and promoting bone formation.Conclusion: LBT exerts a dual effect on bone remodeling, simultaneously inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and promoting osteoblast-driven bone formation. …”
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Surface characteristics and bioactivity of titanium preserved in a baicalin-containing saline solution by Yao Liu, Yue-hua Yang, Xu Liu, Yu Xiao, Chong-yun Bao, Xiao-song Wang

“…The specimens were examined for surface microstructure, surface element composition, surface wettability and roughness by field emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), water contact angle measurement and laser confocal microscopy, respectively. …”
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K-Ar illite-mica age constraints on the formation and reactivation history of the El Doctor fault zone, central Mexico by Diana Elizabeth Garduño-Martínez, Teresa Pi Puig, Jesús Solé, Michelangelo Martini, Jorge René Alcalá-Martínez

“…The mesostructural and microstructural analyses, supported by K-Ar geochronologic data, permitted reconstruct of the crystallization history of phyllosilicate phases related to the tectonic activity of the shear zone. …”
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Valorization of nano additives effects on the physical, mechanical and radiation shielding properties of high strength concrete by Mohamed A. Abouelnour, Islam N. Fathy, Alaa A. Mahmoud, Mansour Alturki, Mohamed M. Abdelaziz, Sahar A. Mostafa, K. A. Mahmoud, Hany A. Dahish, Islam M. Nabil, Mohy S. Fattouh

“…The physical properties (slump, consistency, and setting times), mechanical properties (compressive and tensile strengths at 28 days), and microstructural analysis (X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX)) were conducted on both the individual and combined mixtures, along with the control mix. …”
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Brain development using a multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion in preterm infants by Katherine M. Ottolini, Julius Ngwa, Sudeepta K. Basu, Kushal Kapse, Melissa Liggett, Jonathan Murnick, Catherine Limperopoulos, Nickie Andescavage

“…Conclusions Very preterm infants supported with a fish-oil containing multicomponent compared to soybean oil-only lipid emulsion demonstrated improved regional brain growth, as well as evidence of enhanced white matter microstructural organization and neurobehavioral regulation, at term corrected age. …”
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Impacts of metakaolin and fly ash on the performance of cement-based grouting materials in anchoring engineering by Zhiyuan CHENG, Junpeng YANG, Wei XUE, Daidong WEI, Yimin WANG

“…In this case, the cement-based grouting material delivered the optimal overall performance. The XRD and SEM analyses indicate that metakaolin and fly ash exhibited significant synergistic effects when mixed into the ternary mixtures, as evidenced by a faster hydration rate, a more even distribution of hydration products, and a denser microstructure. …”
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