The application of diffusion tensor imaging in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xinle Zhao, Xinle Zhao, Mengyue You, Wenyu Ren, Wenyu Ren, Lixin Ji, Yongbo Liu, Meng Lu

“…The overall pooled WMD and its 95% CI were −0.03 [−0.04, −0.03], with statistically significant differences in all brain regions except for the occipital lobe and the posterior limb of the internal capsule.ConclusionDTI technology can identify microstructural damage in the brain white matter of MCI patients, which holds significant implications for early diagnosis and intervention.…”
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Enhancement of geotechnical properties of lateritic gravels from metamorphic rocks in Cameroon with quicklime to improve road construction material quality by Arnaud Ngo’o Ze, Roger Firmin Donald Ntouala, Jean Francis Lobe Bille, Christophe Enock Embom, Vincent Laurent Onana, Robert Medjo Eko, Georges Emmanuel Ekodeck

“…This study conducted geological, microstructural, and geotechnical analyses on medium-grade metamorphic rock-derived lateritic gravels (MS-DLG) and low-grade metamorphic rock-derived lateritic gravels (CS-DLG) to evaluate the impact of the genesis of lateritic gravels and quicklime addition on their geotechnical characteristics for road construction purposes. …”
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Diffusion Tensor Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment in a Clinical Trial of Autologous Dendritic Cell Transfer for Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Molecular Approach by Ernaldi Kapusin, Aditya Pratama Lokeswara, Yudo Rantung, Bhimo Aji Hernowo, Jonny Jonny, Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, Terawan Agus Putranto

“…This research aims to evaluate the therapeutic impact of autologous dendritic cell transfer by examining its effects on renal microstructural changes as assessed through Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) MRI, alongside the analysis of key inflammatory biomarkers, namely Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (ICAM-1). …”
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Antifungal mechanism of carvacrol and osthole can disrupt cell structure integrity and interfere with energy metabolism in Neopestalotiopsis ellipsospora by Huifang Liu, Jianmei Yao, Rongxiu Yin, Chiyu Ma, Lulu Li, Wen Yang, Zhiwei Lei

“…Plants are rich in bioactive compounds that are safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable. In this study, we evaluated the antifungal activities and mechanisms of 11 plant extracts against N. ellipsospora.MethodsThis study evaluated the antifungal activity of 11 plant extracts against N. ellipsospora of tea gray blight disease and systematically examined the impacts of osthole and carvacrol on the mycelial morphology, mycelial weight, cell microstructure, membrane permeability, various biochemical substrate levels and related gene expression levels of N. ellipsospora.ResultsThe results showed that carvacrol and osthole exhibited significant antifungal effects among 11 plant extracts with EC50 values of 24.40 and 9.38 mg/L, respectively. …”
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Fractal Model for Acoustic Absorbing of Porous Fibrous Metal Materials by Weihua Chen, Tianning Chen, Xiaopeng Wang, Jiuhui Wu, Suobin Li

“…However, it is quite difficult to evaluate the static flow resistivity from the microstructure of the PFMM because of a large number of disordered pores. …”
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Upcycling of Eggshell Waste into Calcium Phosphates for Use in Sustainable Biomedical Engineering Applications by Nikolaos Pagonis, Dimitrios Flegkas, Aikaterini Itziou, Konstantinos Kountouras, Adam Stimoniaris, Petros Samaras, Vayos Karayannis

“…The precipitate in powder form underwent X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis to evaluate its microstructure, and elemental and phase composition. …”
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Noninvasive assessment of liver inflammation in metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis using MR cytometry by Xiaoyu Jiang, Mary Kay Washington, Manhal J. Izzy, Gracie Piantek, Ming Lu, Xinqiang Yan, John C. Gore, Junzhong Xu

“…An in vivo feasibility study, conducted on healthy subjects (n = 5) and MASH patients (n = 5) using a clinical 3 T MRI system, further showcased the potential of MR cytometry to characterize pathological changes in liver microstructure.…”
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Puck 3D-based modeling and validation of progressive failure in instrumented glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene via the split-disk test by B. Meemary, D. Vasiukov, M. Lagardère, L. Rozova, S. Chaki

“…The numerical models adopt real microstructural details according to optical microscopic analysis. …”
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Effect of suction on time-dependent behavior of intact loess under oedometric conditions: Strain rate dependency and stress relaxation by Tian-Gang Lan, Ling Xu, Shi-Feng Lu

“…Water retention behaviors and microstructures were also measured to characterize the tested loess. …”
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Effect of TUG-BACK on tightness of filling root canal apex by I. O. Larichkin, E. V. Chestnykh, A. I. Ivanova, E. P. Zinkovskaya, I. Yu. Kuritsyna, D. V. Medvedev, N. V. Shedyakova, E. L. Zakharova, M. V. Yusufova, K. V. Kulikova

“…AIM. To evaluate the effect of tug-back on the apical seal of root canal fillings. …”
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Water-based 8YSZ electrolyte suspension optimised by design of experiments by Bernardo Jordão Moreira Sarruf, Laura Buccoli, Zoé Barbry

“…The impedance data were deconvoluted into grain bulk and grain boundary contributions, enabling further refinement of the sintering temperature and subsequent microstructure.…”
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A Study on Rotary Friction Welding of Titanium Alloy (Ti6Al4V) by Ho Thi My Nu, Truyen The Le, Luu Phuong Minh, Nguyen Huu Loc

“…The performances of the welded joints are evaluated by conducting microstructure studies and Vickers hardness at the joints. …”
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Influence of Nanoparticle Content and Cross-Linking Degree on Functional Attributes of Calcium Alginate-ZnO Nanocomposite Wound Dressings by Sergio Henrique Toledo e Silva, Andrea Cristiane Krause Bierhalz, Ângela Maria Moraes

“…The increase in cross-linking degree, on the other hand, altered the microstructure of the membranes, increased the tensile strength and reduced the water vapor permeability of the nanocomposite membranes. …”
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Comprehensive study on corrosion, wear and fatigue performance of low-porosity PEO coating on Mg alloy by Xiaopeng Lu, Yufei Xie, Xinyu Zhang, Jirui Ma, Lingxiong Sun, Quantong Jiang, Wojciech Simka, Dan Zhang, Baorong Hou, Fuhui Wang

“…Presence of additives was effective in tuning coating microstructure and composition, leading to significantly enhanced corrosion and wear properties. 50% improvement in fatigue limit was detected for the optimized coating compared to conventional PEO coating. …”
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Development and Quality Enhancement of Fried Fish Cake Prototype with Transglutaminase, Trehalose, and Herbal Oil for Room Temperature Distribution by Ye Youl Kim, Khawaja Muhammad Imran Bashir, Seonyeong Kang, Yongjoon Park, Jae Hak Sohn, Jae-Suk Choi

“…Nutritional analysis confirmed a balanced composition of moisture, protein, essential amino acids, and minerals, in accordance with Korean national standards for acid values. Microstructural examination revealed a uniform network structure, contributing to excellent texture and sensory evaluations. …”
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An Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical Properties including Strength and Flexural Toughness of Mortar Reinforced with Steel-Carbon Hybrid Fibers by Gwang-Hee Heo, Jong-Gun Park, Dong-Ju Seo, Hyung-Min Jun, Sung-Gon Koh

“…These results would be of great help in establishing the microstructural mechanism of hybrid reinforcing fibers in the cement matrix.…”
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Production of bioplastic films from wild cocoyam (Caladium bicolor) starch by Chinaza Faithfulness Enwere, Ikechukwu Stanley Okafor, Adekunle A. Adeleke, Nzerem Petrus, Khaleel Jakada, Adebayo Isaac Olosho, Peter P. Ikubanni, Prabhu Paramasivam, Salihu Ayuba

“…The bioplastics developed from various formulations, incorporating gelatin, glycerine, vegetable oil, and vinegar, were systematically evaluated for their mechanical, chemical, microstructural and biodegradability properties. …”
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Preparation and Sealing Performance of a New Coal Dust Polymer Composite Sealing Material by Bo Li, Junxiang Zhang, Jianping Wei, Qiang Zhang

“…Moreover, the mechanical property and microstructure of the CP were also analyzed to evaluate the sealing performance of this material. …”
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Aquafaba and Cinnamon Essential Oil for the Production of Biodegradable and Compostable Wine Vineyard Waste-Based Material by Sergio Moraga-Bustos, Yessica Rivas, Ricardo Villalobos, Marcela Jarpa-Parra

“…Four formulations were prepared, and their mechanical, physicochemical, and antifungal properties were assessed. (3) The incorporation of CEO significantly reduced water absorption, while formulations containing Aq exhibited the highest mechanical resistance, likely due to synergistic interactions between proteins and polysaccharides that modified the microstructure of cellulose fibers. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images supported these findings. …”
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Effect of titanium dioxide (Tio2) nanoparticles on the wear rate of marine journal bearings made of composite materials by Suadad Noori Ghani, Ali Sadiq Alithari, Hala Salman Hasan

“…A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was also used to analyze the microstructure and particle distribution, and the images confirmed the optimal homogeneity of the sample and the effectiveness of the fiber and nanoparticle distribution in enhancing performance.…”
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