Influence of graphite tailings on the mechanical performance, of ultra-high performance concrete by Jialun Sun, Ming Sun, Anshuang Su, Xiaojian Gao

“…Under steam curing, while flexural strength displays a similar trend, compressive strength continues to increase, reaching up to 150 MPa. Microscopic analysis reveals that GT enhances the hydration reactions and optimizes the pore structure, thus enhancing the mechanical properties of UHPC. …”
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Nuciferine relieves type 2 diabetes mellitus via enhancing GLUT4 expression and translocation by Tongxi Zhou, Guanjun Song, Di Tian, Qinghua Liu, Jinhua Shen, Xinzhou Yang, Ping Zhao

“…A laser scanning confocal microscope was used to track the translocation of glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) in L6 cells and the changes in intracellular Ca2+ levels in real time, and related protease inhibitors combined with western blotting were used to explore the mechanism of nuciferine. …”
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3D printed biodegradable hydrogel-based multichannel nerve conduits mimicking peripheral nerve fascicules by Woo-Youl Maeng, Yerim Lee, Szu-Han Chen, Kyung Su Kim, Daeun Sung, Wan-Ling Tseng, Gyu-Nam Kim, Young-Hag Koh, Yuan-Yu Hsueh, Jahyun Koo

“…Hydrogel-based NGCs with microscale multichannels resembling actual nerve fascicles are fabricated using digital light processing as 3D printing. …”
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Micro-CT imaging of Thiel-embalmed and iodine-stained human temporal bone for 3D modeling by Sebastian Halm, David Haberthür, Elisabeth Eppler, Valentin Djonov, Andreas Arnold

“…Methods A temporal bone was used to verify the accuracy of the imaging by first digitally measuring the stapes on the tomography images and then physically under the microscope after removal from the temporal bone. All measurements were compared with literature values. …”
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Strain-induced specific orbital control in a Heusler alloy-based interfacial multiferroics by Jun Okabayashi, Takamasa Usami, Amran Mahfudh Yatmeidhy, Yuichi Murakami, Yu Shiratsuchi, Ryoichi Nakatani, Yoshihiro Gohda, Kohei Hamaya

“…Abstract For the development of spintronic devices, the control of magnetization by a low electric field is necessary. The microscopic origin of manipulating spins relies on the control of orbital magnetic moments (m orb) by strain; this is essential for the high performance magnetoelectric (ME) effect. …”
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Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis and Associated Risk Factors among Women Complaining of Genital Tract Infection by Adane Bitew, Yeshiwork Abebaw, Delayehu Bekele, Amete Mihret

“…Gram-stained vaginal swabs were examined microscopically and graded as per Nugent’s procedure. …”
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Pre-screening of endomysial microvessel density by fast random forest image processing machine learning algorithm accelerates recognition of a modified vascular network in idiopath... by Alessandro Massaro, Gerardo Cazzato, Giuseppe Ingravallo, Nadia Casatta, Carmelo Lupo, Angelo Vacca, Florenzo Iannone, Francesco Girolamo

“…The FRF technique applied on images of CD31-stained muscle sections achieved a good performance in the recognition of microvessels by estimating their density over a standard area corresponding to a sample of microscope image. The time spent for this analysis was 90% less than the manual choice of microvessels (estimated time considering the computational time and the time spent to manually detecting the microvessels features). …”
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Study on the Applicability of Needle/Cone Penetration Experiment for Asphalt-Rubber by Zechen Yao, Renfeng Yang, Zhonglin Liu, Haichao An, Qingzhe Zhang, Wei Yuan

“…AR binders with different CR particle sizes were observed using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and prepared for testing needle/cone penetration. …”
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Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of a Novel Hybrid Composite Composed of Rattan and Date Palm Fiber: An Experimental Study by Md. Kharshiduzzaman, Mohammad Rejaul Haque, Md Shahnewaz Bhuiyan, Sabrul Alam, Md. Mashuk, S.K. Nayeem Ahmed, Shahidul Haque Afgani, M. A. Gafur

“…Fiber diameters were measured microscopically. The NaOH treatment enhanced the tensile strength of the fibers. …”
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Blastocystis and Giardia duodenalis infection in a male prison in Spain by Carla Muñoz-Antoli, Jacklyn Comas, María José Irisarri-Gutiérrez, Lucrecia Acosta, José Guillermo Esteban, Rafael Toledo

“…Methods: Detection of intestinal parasites was achieved in 471 male prison inmates by standard microscopic procedures on their stool samples. Positive samples were processed by PCR amplification of a 600-bp fragment of the Blastocystis SSU rRNA gene and partial sequences of the Giardia duodenalis bg genes. …”
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Early Intervention of Didang Decoction on MLCK Signaling Pathways in Vascular Endothelial Cells of Type 2 Diabetic Rats by Shoujiao Ye, Zhenqiang Song, Jing Li, Chunshen Li, Juhong Yang, Bai Chang

“…Under the electron microscope, the cells in the early-DDD-intervention group and the simvastatin group were significantly more continuous and compact than those in the diabetic group. …”
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Examining Impacts of Acidic Bath Temperature on Nano-Synthesized Lead Selenide Thin Films for the Application of Solar Cells by Saka Abel, Jule Leta Tesfaye, N. Nagaprasad, R. Shanmugam, L. Priyanka Dwarampudi, Tyagi Deepak, Hongxia Zhang, Ramaswamy Krishnaraj, B. Stalin

“…The scanning electron microscope indicated that the particles have a rock-like shape. …”
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Aging damage characteristics of acid‐etched sandstone samples by Aohan Zhao, Yankun Ma, Tong Zhang, Xi Zhang

“…Abstract To investigate the erosive damage effect of the acidic solution on sandstone, experiments were conducted to examine the macro‐ and micro‐characteristics of sandstone samples under different acid etching times. Microscopic morphology changes, pore structure characteristics, mineral composition changes, and mechanical response characteristics were obtained before and after acid etching. …”
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles from Water Extract of Chenopodium Ambriosoides and Angelica glauca: A Comparative Analysis by Balam Bisht, Gunjan Karki, Pramod Khati

“…Biologically synthesized Zn Nps characterized by UV-Vis spectral analysis, FT-IR, XRD, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX). …”
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Phase stability and enhanced mechanical properties of nanocrystalline PVD CrCu coatings by Michael Burtscher, Christina Kainz, Paola Dorner, Simon Fellner, Velislava Terziyska, Markus Alfreider, Daniel Kiener

“…Heating experiments in the transmission electron microscope verified the related formation of nano-scaled Cu precipitates. …”
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Metamaterial-based injection molding for the cost-effective production of whole cuts by Mohammad Ghosheh, Avner Ehrlich, Amit Fischer, Laura Pasitka, Merav Cohen, Yaakov Nahmias

“…Mechanical analysis reveals that low-temperature extrusion produces microscale isotropic fibers and mesoscale anisotropic structures mimicking muscle and fascia. …”
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Toxicologic Assessment of a Commercial Decolorized Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice, Lily of the Desert Filtered Whole Leaf Juice with Aloesorb by Inder Sehgal, Wallace D. Winters, Michael Scott, Andrew David, Glenn Gillis, Thaya Stoufflet, Anand Nair, Konstantine Kousoulas

“…These rats had intestinal mucosal morphologies—examined grossly and microscopically—that were similar to controls. Our studies show that oral administration of this DCWL aloe juice has a different toxicology profile than that of the untreated aloe juice at exposures up to 13 weeks.…”
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Pancreatic Tail Schwannoma in a 44-Year-Old Male: A Case Report and Literature Review by Ahmed Abu-Zaid, Ayman Azzam, Hussam Abou Al-Shaar, Abdullah M. Alshammari, Tarek Amin, Shamayel Mohammed

“…Patient underwent surgical resection of pancreatic tail. Microscopic and immunohistochemical examination of the pancreatic tail specimen showed ancient schwannoma. …”
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Effect on the Process of Biomethanogenesis of Pre-Treatment of Wheat Straw by the High Intensity High-Frequency Electromagnetic Field by Zablodsky N., Klendiy P., Dudar O.

“…The purpose of the researches is the experimental determination of the effect of pre-treatment with the high-frequency electromagnetic field of high intensity on the appearance of deformations and structural rearrangements in the cells of wheat straw and on the intensity of biogas output.The set goal is achieved by the way of solving the following issues: obtaining chopped straw when it is grinding on a laboratory grinder to the fraction with average sizes of 5.2 mm x 1.5 mm and soaking in tap water for 15 minutes; measurement of distribution of the specific power of the electromagnetic field in the area where the samples of crushed wheat straw are located; comparison of images of the structure of straw under a light microscope for samples after influence by the high-frequency electromagnetic field of high intensity and control samples that were not exposed to such influence; carrying out fermentation experiments and researches of the process of biogas output within 20 days of a mixture of straw and inoculum for options with pre-treatment of wheat straw by the electromagnetic field of a Tesla’s transformer and without treatment by field. …”
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Impact of Vitamin D on Skin Aging, and Age-Related Dermatological Conditions by Sankalya S. Ambagaspitiya, Gayan A. Appuhamillage, Sunil J. Wimalawansa

“…Throughout a person’s life, the skin undergoes both intrinsic and extrinsic aging, leading to microscopic and macroscopic changes in its morphology. …”
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