Investigation of the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Acidic Pumice Aggregate-Reinforced Lightweight Concrete Under High-Temperature Exposure by Belkis Elyigit, Cevdet Emin Ekinci

“…Additionally, advanced microstructural analyses (e.g., SEM, XRD), fire resistance evaluations at higher temperatures, and the development of hybrid mixes incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) should be further explored.…”
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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

“…ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the diagnostic value of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) based on Meta-analysis.Materials and methodsDatabases including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang and VIP database were searched for literature on the use of DTI in studying MCI. …”
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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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Comparative efficacy of grouting and mixing methods for stabilizing collapsible soils with nano-clay and cement by Mostafa Zamanian, Meghdad Payan, Mahdi Salimi, Fatemeh Qahremani, Mahyar Arabani, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian

“…Through comprehensive laboratory experiments, undisturbed soil samples were treated with varying concentrations of NC (0.05–0.25 wt%) and OPC (0.5–2.5 wt%), followed by mechanical testing and microstructural analysis. The mechanical behavior of treated soils was evaluated through direct shear tests on both reconstituted samples and undisturbed samples taken from the centers and sides of grouted specimens at various curing times. …”
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Effect of Thermal Aging on Color Stability and Mechanical Properties of High-Density CAD/CAM Polymers Utilized for Provisional Restorations by Rasha Alharthi, Ali Robaian Alqahtani, Abdullah Mohammed Alshehri, Abdulrahman Almalki, Heba Wageh Abozaed, Eman Mohamed Raffat Hussein, Tarek Ahmed Soliman

“…The color stability, flexural strength (FS), survival probability, and microstructures were evaluated following thermal cycling. …”
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Testicular extracellular matrix/gelatin-based scaffold using gas foaming to support spermatogonial stem cells by Maryam Momeni, Mohammad Kazemi Ashtiani, Zahra Bashiri, Zohreh Bagher, Hamid Reza Asgari, Morteza Koruji

“…The hybrid scaffolds exhibited uniform porous microstructures with a pore size average ranging from 298-330 μm. …”
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Enhancing the Properties of Concrete with the Incorporation of Recycled Polypropylene Plastic by Jasim Alnahas, Abderrahim Lakhouit, Majed Alnchiwati, Masaud Albalawi, Abdelrahman Elrazzaz, Naif Alanzi, Abdulaziz Alghamdi, Ahmed H. A. Yassin, Hassan M. Hijry

“…Future research could focus on evaluating the long-term durability, microstructural behavior, and environmental impact of PL-modified concrete to better understand its potential for broader application in eco-friendly infrastructure, ensuring it meets the demands of sustainable and cost-effective construction practices. …”
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Correlations Between Morpho-structural Properties of the Brain and Cognitive and Motor Deficits in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury by Alaleh Alivar, Soha Saleh, Michael Glassen, Easter S. Suviseshamuthu, Vikram Shenoy Handiru, Didier Allexandre, Guang H. Yue

“…While DTI metrics reflect the microstructural properties of WM, the fractal dimension (FD) is regarded as a measure of morphometric complexity of the system, thus providing complementary information on the brain structure. …”
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Influence of NaCl on Phase Development and Corrosion Resistance of Portland Cement by Byung-Hyun Shin, Miyoung You, Jinyong Park, Junghyun Cho, Seongjun Kim, Jung-Woo Ok, Jonggi Hong, Taekyu Lee, Jong-Seong Bae, Pungkeun Song, Jang-Hee Yoon

“…Electrochemical properties were evaluated via open-circuit potential (OCP) measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and potentiodynamic polarization tests. …”
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Theoretical and experimental analysis of the modulated phase grating X-ray interferometer by Hunter Meyer, Joyoni Dey, Sydney Carr, Kyungmin Ham, Leslie G. Butler, Kerry M. Dooley, Ivan Hidrovo, Markus Bleuel, Tamas Varga, Joachim Schulz, Thomas Beckenbach, Konradin Kaiser

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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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Enhanced mechanical properties and reduced anisotropy of material extrusion-manufactured short carbon fibre-reinforced plastic via cold isostatic pressing by Sangjun Jeon, Seong Je Park, Seung Ki Moon, Daejong Yang

“…The effects of various CIP pressures (250-1000 bar) on the mechanical properties were evaluated through tensile, flexural and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) tests. …”
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Laser Irradiation and Property Correlation in Double-Lasing Processes on Laser-Induced Graphene Electrodes by Tran Quoc Thang, Joohoon Kim

“…Importantly, we revealed the correlation between laser irradiation and the properties of LIG electrodes prepared through the lasing process. We evaluated the characteristics of LIG electrodes prepared by the single-lasing and double-lasing irradiation regarding their microstructures and electrochemical features, including the sheet resistance (R_S), specific areal capacitance (C_A), peak-to-peak separation (Δ<i>E</i>_P), and peak current. …”
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Quantitative assessment of Ni+ and He+ ion irradiation damage in a tungsten heavy alloy under the simulated nuclear fusion environment by James V. Haag, Yucheng Fu, Weilin Jiang, Bethany E. Matthews, Matthew J. Olszta, Danny J. Edwards, Wahyu Setyawan

“…W/Ni–Fe-W dual-phase alloys have been proposed to serve as plasma facing materials and require detailed investigation of their behavior under fusion relevant conditions to assess their overall applicability. To evaluate material performance under five years of simulated fusion reactor service, microstructural characterization of the nanoscale defect distribution has been performed on both constituent phases, revealing peak swelling in the W phase of approximately 0.03%. …”
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Unveiling the radiation shielding efficacy of diorite, granodiorite, tonalite, and granite: experimental and simulation study by M. Elsafi, M. A. El-Nahal, M. K. Alawy, Islam M. Nabil

“…The elemental composition of the rocks was obtained through Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) which examines the microstructural and localized area elemental analyses of the four rock samples. …”
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Mechanistic study of filler dispersion enhancement in rubbers with environmentally safe processing oils by Iman Abbasi Shahdehi, Mohammad Abbasi-Soureshjani, Mohammad Alimardani

“…Three oil loadings (10, 20, and 30 phr) were evaluated to assess their influence on carbon black dispersion and the resulting mechanical and viscoelastic properties. …”
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Effect of freezing–thawing cycles and high temperatures on concretes containing partial replacement of fine grain blast and Electric Arc Furnace slags by Seyed Hosein Ghasemzadeh Mousavinejad, Sepehr Ghorbani GilKalaye

“…Abstract This study examines the effects of local industrial by-products, such as iron slag and steel slag, as partial replacements of fine grain at 10%, 15%, and 25%, individually and combined. The research evaluates the impact on mechanical resistance under freeze–thaw cycles and high temperatures. …”
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Palmyra Palm Shell (Borassus flabellifer) Properties Part 1: Insights Into Its Physical and Chemical Properties by Md Atiqur Rahman, Mamadou Ndiaye, Bartosz Weclawski

“…This study explores the physical, chemical, and microstructural properties of untreated Borassus flabellifer husk to evaluate its suitability as a sustainable material for engineering applications. …”
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Bladder Mucosa Harvested with Holmium Laser for Treatment of Urethral Strictures: Does the Graft Have its Tissue Integrity Preserved? by Luiz Augusto Westin, Edilaine Farias Alves, Waldemar S. Costa, Francisco J. B. Sampaio, Luciano A. Favorito

“…ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the integrity and the microstructural characteristics of the bladder mucosa graft harvested using a minimally invasive technique with the Holmium laser (Ho-YAG) for the treatment of urethral stricture. …”
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