White matter integrity of hearing and cognitive impairments in healthy aging by Samaneh Nemati, Meisam Arjmandi, Jean Neils-Strunjas, Roger D. Newman-Norlund, Sarah E. Newman-Norlund, Laura Droege, Leonardo Bonilha, Julius Fridriksson

“…Additionally, ANOVA comparisons between older adults with and without hearing impairments revealed significant MD differences in several regions, indicating specific microstructural changes linked to auditory impairment.This study contributes to the understanding of the neural bases of hearing and cognitive impairments, underscoring the potential of DTI as a complementary tool to gray matter-based studies in exploring reliable imaging evidence of hearing and cognitive impairments in healthy aging across adulthood.…”
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Enhancing abrasive wear resistance of IS-2062 steel in hydroturbine applications with WC-12 Co and WC-10 Co-4 Cr HVOF coatings by Harvinder Singh, Abhijit Bhowmik, Bharat Singh, Nitin Kumar, Virat Khanna, Kaushal Kumar, Gaurav Saini, Mohd Asif Shah

“…Following that the effectiveness of WC-12Co and WC-10Co-4Cr coatings in protecting steel substrates against degradation was evaluated. Microstructural analysis revealed that the powders possessed spherical morphologies with excellent flowability, enabling the formation of dense and uniform coatings. …”
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Preparing process and the mechanical properties of bi-directionally aligned steel-polypropylene fiber-reinforced cementitious composites by Yaohua Tao, Jing Wang, Kang Yu, Jiayi Zhao, Mingfeng Xu, Hui Li

“…This study reveals that the mechanical performance of BASPFRC can be tuned by adjusting the content and orientation of fibers in both directions, providing a new insight into the controllable design of fiber-reinforced composites through microstructural orientation manipulation.…”
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Osteogenic potential of calcium silicate-doped iron oxide nanoparticles versus calcium silicate for reconstruction of critical-sized mandibular defects: An experimental study in do... by Said K. Taha, Mohamed A. Abdel Hamid, Esmat M.A. Hamzawy, Sayed H. Kenawy, Gehan T. El-Bassyouni, Elham A. Hassan, Heba E. Tarek

“…Design: CS-doped Fe2O3 was prepared; morphological and microstructure identification of nanoparticles were made. …”
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Enhancing zinc-air battery performance through ph-tuned biopolymeric hydrogels in near-neutral electrolytes by Sara Vaca-Chacón, Vivian Morera Córdova, José Béjar, Lorena Álvarez-Contreras, Juan P. Tafur

“…This finding was corroborated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), which evidenced the presence of uniform and cohesive microstructures attributed to the formation of stable zinc-amine complexes. …”
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Preparation, Physicochemical Properties, Biological Activity of a Multifunctional Composite Film Based on Zein/Citric Acid Loaded with Grape Seed Extract and Its Application in Sol... by Ning Wang, Jiaxin Wei, Cuntang Wang, Jian Ren

“…Mechanical parameters exhibited inverse proportionality to GSEE concentration, with tensile strength and elongation at break decreasing by 28.13% and 59.43%, respectively. SEM microstructural analysis revealed concentration-dependent increases in surface asperity and cross-sectional phase heterogeneity. …”
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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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Influence of bond strength in treated mixed recycled aggregate concrete incorporating olivine sand by Anmol Basnett, Anandh Sekar, Sindhu Nachiar, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme

“…Experimental analyses, including compressive strength, pull-out tests and microstructural evaluations using HRSEM, revealed that the incorporation of treated MRA and Olivine Sand significantly enhanced the bond strength at the rebar-concrete interface. …”
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Utilizing fly ash from municipal solid waste and polypropylene fiber to improve the flexural properties of compacted cement sand by Chalermpon Wungsumpow, Sakol Pochalard, Keeratikan Piriyakul

“…The flexural performance was evaluated based on ASTM C1018 and ASTM C-09 standards, and microstructural characteristics were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Optimizing ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) mix proportions using technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) for enhanced performance: Precision... by Sathya Sai Regalla, N. Senthil Kumar

“…Since the early 1990s, researchers globally have explored various approaches to refine the selection of optimal UHPC compositions, addressing criteria such as strength, durability, workability, cost analysis, environmental impact, and microstructural properties. In this study, we utilize the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) as a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) tool to navigate the complexities of UHPC mix selection. …”
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Investigation of mechanical and metallurgical properties of commercially pure titanium grade 2 tube-to-tubesheet joints by Ahmad Al Tamimi, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden, Abdel-Hamid Ismail Mourad, Mohammad Alkhedher

“…The findings showed that α′-phase was dominant in the weld zone and the heat affected zone with no noticeable signs for β-phase remnants in the mentioned zones. In addition, microstructural analysis on the expanded joints showed a direct relationship between the expansion percentage and the reduction of grains size near the roller expander in the expanded zone, while grains in transition and unexpanded zones experienced an insignificant impact due to expansion at both tube’s surfaces. …”
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Emulsion electrospinning of lemongrass essential Oil-Loaded Ferula haussknechtii gum/ Polyethylene oxide as bioactive coating by Saeedeh Jafari, Abdollah Hematian Sourki, Safoora Pashangeh

“…The LGEO emulsion in the F. haussknechtii gum/polyethylene oxide solution was prepared via ultrasonic method, and its physicochemical properties, including pH, electrical conductivity, density, and apparent viscosity, were systematically evaluated. The microstructural morphology of the electrospun coating was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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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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Performance of Concrete Incorporating Waste Glass Cullet and Snail Shell Powder: Workability and Strength Characteristics by Udeme Udo Imoh, Akindele Christopher Apata, Majid Movahedi Rad

“…These improvements were statistically significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and supported by correlation analysis, which revealed a strong inverse relationship between WGC content and slump (r = −0.97) and strong positive correlations between early and later-age strength. Microstructural analyses (SEM/EDX) confirmed enhanced matrix densification and pozzolanic activity. …”
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Psychoradiologic white matter alterations in pediatric Type I bipolar disorder: a diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) study by Rania Abou khadrah, Ashraf Mohammed Elaggan, Sara Essam Hasby

“…Conclusion Combining FA, MD, and RD parameters provided a comprehensive assessment of microstructural white matter changes in pediatric Type I BD, demonstrating DTI’s potential as a diagnostic tool.…”
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Deep learning based identification of rock minerals from un-processed digital microscopic images of undisturbed broken-surfaces by M.A. Dalhat, Sami A. Osman

“…This study employed convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for the classification of rock minerals based on 3179 RGB-scale original microstructural images of undisturbed broken surfaces. …”
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The effect of various oil pollutants on the compressibility properties of clayey sand by M. Arabani, H. Haghsheno

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also employed to assess the microstructural interaction between the soil and the four oil pollutants. …”
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Investigation into the Rolling Process of 20CrNiMo/Incoloy 825 Composite Materials by Jie Liu, Hailian Gui, Peng Zhang, Chen Zhang, Hao Liu

“…Based on the results of single- and multi-pass finite element simulation experiments, microstructural observations and interface analyses were then conducted on the 20CrNiMo/Incoloy 825 composite materials after rolling. …”
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The application of the local histograms of apparent difusion coefficient in differentiation of brain astrocytomas by Mihailović Jelena, Grujičić Danica, Lavrnić Slobodan, Daković Marko

“…Background/Aim. Microstructural diversity of brain astrocytomas makes their diagnostics and differentiation by using the diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) difficult. …”
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Enhancing the Durability and Elastic Modulus of Oil-Contaminated Soils In Wet-Dry Cycles Through Stabilization with Traditional Materials by Hadis Nasiri, Navid Khayat, Ahad Nazarpour

“…For this purpose, a series of laboratory tests were conducted to evaluate compaction, durability and microstructural analyses. …”
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