Osteoporotic Characteristics Persist in the Spine of Ovariectomized Sheep after Withdrawal of Corticosteroid Administration by Mohammad-Reza Zarrinkalam, Christopher G. Schultz, Ian H. Parkinson, Robert J. Moore

“…The microstructural arrangement of vertebral trabecular bone in sheep is similar to humans demonstrating further relevance of this model for preclinical investigations.…”
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Machine learning algorithms to predict the tensile strength of novel composite materials by S. Sathees Kumar, P. Shyamala, Pravat Ranjan Pati

“…Future studies will extend this methodology to multi-property prediction, integrating microstructural descriptors for improved real-world applicability.…”
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A study on post-fire durability performance of concrete by Sudarshan Dattatraya KORE, Abhijeet GANDAGE, Anil AGARWAL, Babalu RAJPUT

“…We have thus initiated the endeavor. This study aims to evaluate the post-fire durability characteristics of concrete, focusing on strength retention, microstructural changes, and degradation mechanisms. …”
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Influence of size and concentration of carbonate biomineral on biocementation and bioclogging for mitigating soil degradation by Surabhi Jain, Sarat Kumar Das

“…., Sporosarcina pasteurii and isolated Proteus species at three different initial concentrations and chemical reagents by varying 0.1–1 molar of urea and calcium were considered. The amount and microstructural behavior of biomineral in different biochemical conditions concluded that the governing mechanism differs for both biocementation and bioclogging under identical MICP treatment. …”
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Enhancing Aluminum Alloy Properties Through Low Pressure Forging: A Comprehensive Study on Heat Treatments by Silvia Cecchel, Giovanna Cornacchia

“…The specimens underwent T6 heat treatment (solubilization treatment followed by artificial aging), with varying aging times and temperatures. Microstructural analysis and tensile tests were conducted to determine the optimal conditions for achieving superior mechanical strength, contributing to the design of lightweight, high-performance components for advanced automotive applications. …”
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Effect of Thermo-catalytic Process on the Viscosity, Composition of a Colombian Heavy Crude Oil and the Corrosion on Api N-80 Steel by Julian Sanabria, Dario Pena-Ballesteros, Daniel Molina, Michell Jiménez, Manuel Cabarcas, Adan Leon-Bermudez

“…Finally, the optimal temperature and catalyst conditions were selected, and the corrosive effect on API N-80 steel and the microstructural changes in the material were analyzed using SEM-EDS. …”
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Near crack free additive manufacturing of a novel W-Nb-C alloy by Prithvi D. Awasthi, Abhijeet Dhal, Fredrick N. Michael, Rajiv S. Mishra

“…In combination with effective process parameters, the novel W-Nb-C alloy developed for L-PBFAM produces near crack-free specimens with heterogeneous microstructures. The intrinsic mechanical responses associated with the heterogenous microstructure were delineated by nanoindentation analysis.…”
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INVESTIGATION OF CARBON INFLUENCE IN CROMIUMIUM CAST IRONS FOR FORMING CASTINGS IN SAND AND COMBINED MOLDS by E. I. Marukovich, V. M. Iljushenko, V. A. Pumpur, V. M. Andrienko

“…Experimental studies were carried out with casting samples from wearresistant cromium cast iron with different carbon contents. The microstructure of the obtained samples is presented, and its analysis is performed. …”
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Rheological Behavior of Carbon Nanotubes as an Additive on Lithium Grease by Alaa Mohamed, Aly Ahmed Khattab, Tarek Abdel Sadek Osman, Mostafa Zaki

“…These experimental investigations were evaluated with a Brookfield Programmable Rheometer DV-III ULTRA. …”
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SLEEP DISTURBANCE AMONG CHILDREN by E.A. Abashidze, L.S. Namazova, E.V. Kozhevnikova, S.K. Arshba

“…The polysomnography is the precise registration of the architecture and microstructure of sleep. This information allows clinicians to evaluate any apparent fluctuations in breathing, heart rate changes, or oxygen desaturations within the context of sleep physiology.Key words: sleep, sleep disorder, sleep apnea, polysomnography, children.…”
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Nutritional and Technological Benefits of Pine Nut Oil Emulsion Gel in Processed Meat Products by Berik Idyryshev, Almagul Nurgazezova, Zhanna Assirzhanova, Assiya Utegenova, Shyngys Amirkhanov, Madina Jumazhanova, Assemgul Baikadamova, Assel Dautova, Assem Spanova, Assel Serikova

“…The emulsion gel was characterized regarding its physical and thermal stability. Sausages were evaluated for their proximate composition, fatty acid profile, cholesterol content, pH, cooking yield, water-holding capacity, emulsion stability, instrumental texture, microstructure (via SEM), oxidative stability (TBARSs), and sensory attributes. …”
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Preparation, Modification, Characterization and Antioxidant Activities of Apigenin Liposomes by Siyu DAI, Ying TANG, Nian LIU, Lu HE, Miao GU, Chenbo FENG, Jin REN, Zhengjie FANG

“…Methods: The appropriateness of two methods, low-speed centrifugation and membrane filtration, for measuring encapsulation efficiency was evaluated. Encapsulation efficiency served as the evaluation criterion to compare the AP-L preparation methods employing the film dispersion-ultrasound and ethanol injection-ultrasound techniques. …”
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Structural Parameters on the Effective Transport Properties of Carbon Cloth Gas Diffusion Layers: Random Walk Simulations by Qingrong Jia, Hao Wang, Guogang Yang

“…The model developed in this study offers the advantages of low computational cost, accurate representation of the material’s microstructure, and broad applicability, making it a powerful and convenient tool for predicting the transport properties of porous media.…”
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Computational Approach in Formulating Mechanical Characteristics of 3D Star Honeycomb Auxetic Structure by Mozafar Shokri Rad, Zaini Ahmad, Amran Alias

“…Auxetic materials exhibit a unique characteristic due to the altered microstructure. Different structures have been used to model these materials. …”
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Corrosion Resistance of 3D-Printed Titanium Alloy Ti64-ELI Parts for Dental Application by L. Lebea, H. M. Ngwangwa, D. A. Desai, F. Nemavhola

“…The microstructure of prepared samples was analyzed, and the formation of α- and β-phases was studied. …”
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Mechanical Recovery of Cracked Fiber-Reinforced Mortar Incorporating Crystalline Admixture, Expansive Agent, and Geomaterial by Abdul Salam Buller, Fahad ul Rehman Abro, Kwang-Myong Lee, Seung Yup Jang

“…The effects of the healing materials on mechanical performance and water permeability were evaluated experimentally. Furthermore, microscopic and microstructural observations were conducted to investigate the characteristics and physical appearance of healing products within healed cracks. …”
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Reversible swelling behaviour of Diels–Alder clicked chitosan hydrogels in response to pH changes by O. Guaresti, C. Garcia-Astrain, L. Urbina, A. Eceiza, N. Gabilondo

“…The effect of the surrounding pH over the microstructure and the swelling ability of the hydrogels was evaluated depending on the initial composition. …”
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Characterization of Plastic Deformation in CuZr Metallic Glasses Subjected to the Rolling Process by Ramaswamy Sivaraman, Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Alaa Mohammed Hussein Wais, Holya A. Lafta, Seyedmasoud Hashemi

“…Using the rolling process, it is possible to induce multiple shear bands in the microstructure of metallic glasses (MGs) and improve the overall plasticity in the subsequent mechanical loadings. …”
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Inverted internal limiting membrane flap and scleral buckling for retinal detachment with macular hole by Yu-Pei Chen, Yung-Jen Chen

“…However, as confirmed on OCT, the microstructures did not recover in most cases.…”
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Approaching Pottery Burnishing through Experimental Firings by Georgia Kordatzaki

“…For this task, two main factors related to burnishing were examined and evaluated, the reflection of the ceramics and pottery surface sheen. …”
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