Probing the Influence of Specular Reflection and Overexposure on Backscattering Mueller Matrix Polarimetry for Tissue Imaging and Sensing by Wei Jiao, Nan Zeng, Rui Hao, Hui Ma, Chao He, Honghui He

“…Mueller matrix polarimetry has great potential for tissue detection and clinical diagnosis due to its ability to provide rich microstructural information accurately. However, in practical in vivo tissue imaging based on backscattering Mueller matrix polarimetry, specular reflection is often inevitable, leading to overexposed regions and the following inaccurate polarization information acquisition of tissues. …”
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Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway by Nurul Afiffah Khairulazman, Jestin Jelani, Zuliziana Suif, Mohd Rozi Umor, Nur Anati Azmi, Zainuddin Md Yusof, Nordila Ahmad, Abd Akram Haikal Abd Halim, Qalam A’zad Rosle

“…These formations feature unique rock mineral compositions and microstructures that influence the strength and behavior of rock masses. …”
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Developing brain asymmetry shapes cognitive and psychiatric outcomes in adolescence by Xinran Wu, Kai Zhang, Nanyu Kuang, Xiangzhen Kong, Miao Cao, Zhengxu Lian, Yu Liu, Huanxin Fan, Gechang Yu, Zhaowen Liu, Wei Cheng, Tianye Jia, Barbara J. Sahakian, Trevor W. Robbins, Jianfeng Feng, Gunter Schumann, Lena Palaniyappan, Jie Zhang

“…While brain growth has been extensively studied, the maturation of brain asymmetry in children and the factors influencing it in adolescence remain poorly understood. We analyze longitudinal data from 11,270 children aged 10–14 years in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. …”
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Bioprinting of a multi-composition array to mimic intra-tumor heterogeneity of glioblastoma for drug evaluation by Gihyun Lee, Soo Jee Kim, Yejin Choi, Jongho Park, Je-Kyun Park

“…We confirmed that the crosslinking aerosol effectively prevented spreading and evaporation by analyzing the morphological changes of the extruded hydrogel. …”
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Unraveling carbonate fault dynamics, from friction to decarbonation, through the 1959 Mw 7.2 earthquake in Montana by Nina Zamani, Michael A. Murphy, Eric C. Ferré, Fabrice Barou

“…Focusing on the 1959 Mw 7.2 Hebgen Lake event in western Yellowstone, Montana, the largest earthquake on a normal fault in the United States, we analyze fault rock microstructures and mineralogical changes to constrain frictional heating on the fault plane. …”
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Promote citizen engagement with warnings ― an empirical examination of government social media accounts during public health crises by Yanan Guo, Jida Liu, Chenxi Lian

“…Drawing on the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) and the Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) framework, model was developed to analyze the effects of central routes (content features) and peripheral routes (microstructural and source features) on citizen engagement, as well as the moderating effect of disease type. …”
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Longitudinal tract-based spatial statistics analysis of white matter diffusivity changes and cognitive decline during the transition from MCI to Alzheimer's disease. by Sewon Lim, Hajin Kim, Youngjin Lee, Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

“…Longitudinal studies that analyze the changes in the axial diffusivity (AxD) and radial diffusivity (RD) values over time can elucidate the progression of white matter damage and its causal relationship with cognitive decline. …”
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New Nanosized V(III), Fe(III), and Ni(II) Complexes Comprising Schiff Base and 2-Amino-4-Methyl Pyrimidine: Synthesis, Properties, and Biological Activity by Maged S. Al-Fakeh, Maha A. Alsikhan, Jawza S. H. Alnawmasi, Abdullah H. Alluhayb, Mona S. Al-Wahibi

“…The disc diffusion method was used to assess and analyze the inhibition of the growth of compounds against harmful bacterial and fungal strains. …”
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Cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose biosorbent for zinc removal: a sustainable remediation of heavy metal-polluted waters by Dilber Çelgan, Asiye Karadağ, Barna Jalaluddin Mohammad Karim, Yaşar Kemal Recepoğlu, Özgür Arar

“…Abstract This study focuses on the preparation and characterization of cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) biosorbent for efficient removal of Zn2⁺ ions from aqueous solutions. The microstructural features of the biosorbent were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while elemental analysis was conducted using an elemental analyzer to determine carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), and sulfur (S) content. …”
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Mechanical Experiments and ABAQUS Simulations of Fiber–Coal Gangue Stabilized Expansive Soil Under Freeze–Thaw Cycles by Yan Zhang, Xiupeng Jia, Minglei Wang

“…After that, the microstructural characteristics of modified soil systems after FT cycles were carried out using scanning electron microscope (SEM) mapping to obtain the reinforcement mechanism. …”
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Numerical investigation of bandgap characteristics in integrated metallic metafilters for nonlinear guided wave applications by Mohammed Aslam, Boris I, Jaesun Lee

“…To fully understand the bandgap characteristics, we begin by analyzing mode shapes, providing insights into the underlying wave mechanics. …”
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Sintering Behavior of Molybdenite Concentrate During Oxidation Roasting Process in Air Atmosphere: Influences of Roasting Temperature and K Content by Jiangang Liu, Lu Wang, Guohuan Wu

“…Different technologies such as XRD, FESEM-EDS, and phase diagrams are adopted to analyze the experimental data. The results show that the higher the roasting temperature is, the greater the mass loss and the more serious the sintering degree will be. …”
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Wetting behavior of Mo, Ta, and stainless steel substrates in contact with molten Mg by S. Terlicka, N. Sobczak, K. Janus, J.J. Sobczak

“…The sessile drop method combined with a capillary purification procedure was used, for the first time, to analyze the high-temperature behavior of molten Mg on three dissimilar substrates: 1) molybdenum, 2) tantalum and 3) AISI 316L stainless steel. …”
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The influence of compaction frequency on the skeleton characteristics of asphalt mixtures by Yichong Chen, Xianglin Lu, Junlin Zhou, Leizhou Cai, Cansheng Wang, Cheng Lu

“…Digital image processing techniques are employed to investigate the microstructural characteristics of asphalt mixtures under different compaction energies. …”
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Top-Down Stereolithography-Based System for Additive Manufacturing of Zirconia for Dental Applications by Kumiko Yoshihara, Noriyuki Nagaoka, Fiona Spirrett, Yukinori Maruo, Yasuhiro Yoshida, Bart Van Meerbeek, Soshu Kirihara

“…Thermogravimetric–differential thermal analysis was used to examine the resin, while X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction were used to analyze the printed samples. The microstructures of additively manufactured and subtractively manufactured zirconia were compared using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) before and after sintering. …”
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A new opportunity for biomass-derived carbon in highly stable Li-O2 battery: A review by Guanjun Liu, Shaojie Qin, Xiping Zhang, Dan You, Yanjia Zhang, Xiaoyuan Zeng, Yiyong Zhang, Ziyi Zhu, Yingjie Zhang, Xue Li

“…Recent advancements in utilizing biomass-derived carbon as a porous cathode for Li-O2 batteries are assessed, highlighting the relationship between microstructural development and performance variations. …”
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Zuogui Wan attenuates ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis via the GH/IGF1 axis and related pathways by Yujie Ma, Pei Li, Changheng Song, Yuhan Wang, Qiqi Yan, Ying Yang, Wenjie Li, Xinyu Wan, Ruyuan Zhu, Jiayi Ma, Yanjing Chen, Haixia Liu, Zhiguo Zhang

“…The current investigation aimed to analyze the phytochemical profile of ZGW and to elucidate its mechanisms of action in counteracting OP induced by ovariectomy (OVX) in rats. …”
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Axial compressive performance of low-carbon high-strength recycled aggregate concrete by Jian Li, Tan Wang, Jian Hong, Sumei Liu, Chao Zheng, Yin Chi

“…These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics of LCHRAC, contributing to its potential application in sustainable construction practices.…”
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Numerical study on the effect of V-notch on the penetration of grounding incidents in stiffened plates by Adietya Berlian Arswendo, Safaraz Muhammad Wildan, Zakki Ahmad Fauzan, Mursid Ocid, Tuswan Tuswan, Iqbal Muhammad

“…The present study relies on the finite element approach to analyze the impact of the V-notch defect on the grounding penetration simulation on a stiffened bottom plate. …”
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Thermal damage in crystalline rocks: the role of heterogeneity by Yike Dang, Zheng Yang, Shangtong Yang, Xiaoyu Liu, Junlong Shang

“…Abstract Accurately evaluating the impact of microstructural heterogeneity on thermal damage and failure mechanisms in crystalline rocks is crucial for geothermal energy development and the establishment of nuclear waste repositories. …”
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