Extrusion Process Optimisation and Product Characterisation of Tanquan Millet Powder by Tingting GAO, Chenrui FU, Jingxue LIU, Fenglin LI, Li ZHANG

“…The final results of the one-way and response surface tests showed that the optimum process parameters for the TQM modified powder: screw speed of 20 Hz, water addition of 24%, extrusion temperature of 115 ℃, TQM powder particle size of 150 μm, and the degree of pasting under this condition was 92.92%. The microstructure of TQM modified powder was severely damaged, with almost no intact millet flour particles, mostly aggregates formed by proteins and broken starch granules. …”
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Alcohol-induced bone loss driven by dysregulated spatial distribution of gut microbiota and PGD2-IL17 pathway-mediated osteoclast activation by Haoyu Guo, Haoyu Guo, Yujing Bi, Gongzi Zhang, Shicheng Luo, Xiaopeng Jia, Xiaopeng Jia, Ruifu Yang, Ye Peng, Lihai Zhang

“…IntroductionAlcohol-induced damage to bone microstructure leads to alcoholic osteoporosis (AOP). …”
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Antibacterial Properties of Plasma-activated Water on Escherichia coli and Its Effect on Storage Quality of Duck Fillets by Shilong JU, Junqi LI, Lanting DENG, Liyuan NIU, Daodong PAN, Lihui DU

“…The antibacterial activity of PAW was evaluated by analyzing its active substances, and examining the reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and microstructure changes of Escherichia coli (E. coli) treated with PAW. …”
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Effects of Electroacupuncture on Syt3 and GluA2 in Rats With Limb Spasms After Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Xudong Lu, Huiling Ren, Hequn Chen, Guosheng Shi, Xuanbo Luo, Kai Liu, Qinglin Zhao, Dawei Zhao, Changfa Li, Wei Bu

“…Transmission electron microscopy was utilized to examine the microstructure of neurons and synapses. Results Compared to the ICH group, rats in the EA group showed reduced muscle tone in the left limbs and significant improvement in neurological deficits and motor function. …”
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A diffusion tensor imaging-based multidimensional study of brain structural changes after long-term high-altitude exposure and their relationships with cognitive function by Ning Liu, Li Feng, Shuangwei Chai, Hailong Li, Yuanyuan He, Yongyue Guo, Xin Hu, Hengyan Li, Xiangwei Li, Zan Zhou, Xiaomei Li, Yonghong Huang, Wanlin He, Xiaoqi Huang, Xiaoqi Huang, Yunhong Wu, Jinli Meng

“…The FA value of the body of the corpus callosum in the plain group was negatively correlated with the Logical Memory, while no significant correlation was found in the high-altitude group.ConclusionThis study revealed that long-term exposure to a high-altitude environment could lead to a series of changes in sleep, emotion, and cognitive function and irreversible damage to the white matter microstructure of the body of the corpus callosum, which is the related brain region responsible for logical memory. …”
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Tailoring the strength-conductivity combination in Cu matrix composites via in-situ TiB2 synthesis by Yifan Yan, Yilin Qiu, Xi Zhang, Bao Wang, Rui Li, Haoran Wu, Zheng Wei, Weiyang Long, Guoshang Zhang, Zhiyuan Zhu, Pengfei Yue, Kexing Song

“…This study focuses on modulating both interface characteristics and microstructural architecture through in-situ processing, aiming to achieve a strength-conductivity balance in Cu matrix composites. …”
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Case study on coal-based solid waste utilization in backfill paste: Hydration mechanism and performance analysis by Changxiang Wang, Pengpeng Dong, Zhiqiang Wang, Peng Kong, Yingdi Yang, Yongqiang Zhou, Ning Jiang

“…Field application in an eastern coal mine demonstrates the paste’s evolving microstructure and increasing load-bearing capacity, effectively supporting overlying rock layers at 1 MPa and 3.5 MPa in the early and later stages, respectively. …”
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Development of locomotive tire steel with increased strength and crack growth resistance by G. I. Bryunchukov, A. S. Razumov, A. V. Sukhov, G. A. Philippov, V. I. Izotov, V. V. Brekson

“…By making use of special-purpose rolled specimens of steel obtained by way of laboratory melting there were conducted heat treatment modes approbation of steel prototypes and heat treatment (inclusive of heated water quenching and high-temperature tempering) of full-size tire simulant in the form of specimen with facings, creating tempered martensite microstructure with the best possible combination of strength and plastic properties all over the tire working layer It was demonstrated that in the context of obtained mechanical properties steel containing ~2 % of Ni with post-heat treatment tempered martensite microstructure, which exhibited the best test results in a part of hardness and strength (with considerable impact strength reserve) is the most prospective one.…”
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Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Peripheral Immune Cell Senescence and Inflammatory Phenotypes in Patients with Premature Ovarian Failure by Liu J, Wang L, Zhong W, Cai J, Sun Y, Li S, Li J, Liu Y, Xiong F

“…Recent advancements in single-cell technology provide a unique opportunity to examine the complex peripheral immune response in POF patients at the microstructural level. This study investigates the immune microenvironment’s complexity through the interaction between peripheral and ovarian local immune responses.Methods: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated from three healthy individuals and four POF patients. …”
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Effect of Achieving Sustained SDAI Remission on Erosion Healing in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis - A One-year Prospective HR-pQCT Study by Qihan Wu, Ho So, Tsz-Ho Cheng, Yingzhao Jin, Sze-Lok Lau, Lai-shan Tam

“…High-resolution peripheral quantitative CT (HR-pQCT) is a novel technique for detailed bone microstructure analysis allowing volumetric assessment of bone erosions. …”
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Enhancing dynamic mechanical properties of cemented lithium mica tailings backfill with alkaline rice straw fibers: Experimental investigation and microscopic analysis by Daopei Zhu, Nanhui Huang, Quanmao Xiao, Zhangli Wang

“…The research includes analyses of stress-strain behavior, failure patterns, and energy dissipation during impacts, with scanning electron microscopy revealing the microstructural effects of ARSF on CLMTB. The findings suggest that ARSF effectively mitigates the damaging impacts of loads, significantly reducing crack development in CLMTB.…”
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Comparative study of abrasion via microindentation and microscratch tests of reinforced and unreinforced lamellar cast iron by Mohammed Mendas, Stéphane Benayoun

“…FGL2 has a fully pearlitic matrix reinforced by the hard phosphorus eutectic phase. The microstructures of these two types of iron are mechanically characterized using nanoindentation tests. …”
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Root cause analysis and evaluation of corrective actions for discharge boom suspension failure in bucket wheel excavator by Włodzimierz Dudziński, Piotr Odyjas, Maciej Olejnik, Przemysław Moczko, Damian Pietrusiak, Jędrzej Więckowski

“…The study includes metallographic tests and FEM analysis of the damaged axle, revealing a fatigue fracture due to inappropriate material microstructure and a structural notch. …”
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Decellularized cartilage scaffolds derived from wharton's jelly facilitate cartilage regeneration and inhibit angiogenesis by Fawei Gao, Shilong Su, Jun Qi, Zhigang Li, Chenggong Wang, Da Zhong

“…This study presents an ECM-derived scaffold fabrication strategy that optimally preserves matrix composition and microstructure, offering a promising solution for cartilage regeneration.…”
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Effects of Different Surface Treatments and Accelerated Aging on Dental Zirconia—An In Vitro Study by Mihaela Pantea, Lucian Toma Ciocan, Vlad Gabriel Vasilescu, Georgeta Voicu, Adrian-Ionut Nicoară, Florin Miculescu, Robert Ciocoiu, Ana Maria Cristina Țâncu, Elena Georgiana Banu, Marina Imre

“…This in vitro study aimed to compare the effects of various surface treatments and hydrothermal aging on the phase composition, microstructure, and compressive strength of dental zirconia (ZrO₂). …”
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<i>Salmonella</i> Typhi-Exposed Placentae: Chorionic Villi Histomorphology and Neonatal Birthweight by Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo, Joana Twasam, Kevin Kofi Adutwum-Ofosu, John Ahenkorah, Bismarck Afedo Hottor, Nicholas T. K. D. Dayie, Peter Ofori Appiah, Emmanuel Afutu, Fleischer C. N. Kotey, Emilia Asuquo Udofia, Nii Koney-Kwaku Koney, Benjamin Arko-Boham, Eric S. Donkor

“…Pregnant women exhibit a heightened vulnerability due to pregnancy-specific immune adaptations and dietary habits that increase their risk of <i>Salmonella</i> exposure, facilitating possible damage to the placental barrier. Despite this significant burden, <i>Salmonella</i>-associated placental pathology remains poorly understood, particularly its impact on foetal development through microstructural alterations. …”
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Study on pore structure and gas adsorption characteristics of coals with different burst liability by Zhao LI, Guanhua NI, Wei YANG, Yongzan WEN, Gang WANG, Zhen LIU, Zhenyang WANG

“…The experimental results show that: the microstructural characteristics of the coal body can reflect the degree of macroscopic tectonic damage and the nature of the stress action in the coal seam to a certain extent, and the coal samples with less pore content have stronger impact tendency; the Wangzhuang coal sample is a strong impact tendency coal sample, with the least pore content, a dense structure, stronger hardness and brittleness, and more strain energy accumulated in the process of loading, and the high-stress environment leads to a larger number of micropores in the coal samples; the Tianchi coal sample is a no-impact coal sample, with large pores, and its porousness is larger than that in the coal samples. …”
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The Role of Diffusion-Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Tractography in the Diagnosis of Structural Brain Disorders in Children with Cerebral Palsy by Yu. V. Ermolina, L. S. Namazova-Baranova, A. M. Mamedyarov, A. V. Anikin, O. I. Maslova

“…The article describes modern possibilities of diagnostics of microstructural damages of the brain using diffusion-tensor tractography in children with post-hypoxic conditions and cerebral palsy. …”
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Photothermal‐Responsive Soluble Microneedle Patches for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Therapy by Fei Yu, Xuan Zhao, Qian Wang, Yifei Niu, Peng Xiao, Jinze Zhang, Keyi Fei, Yuancong Huang, Liu Liu, Po‐Han Fang, Xinyue Du, Weihua Li, Dalian He, Tingting Zhang, Saiqun Li, Jin Yuan

“…After three months of treatments, ROSI‐MN administration significantly alleviated MGD clinical manifestations, including ocular surface damage, lipid deposits, glandular hypertrophy, and inflammatory infiltration, ultimately improving the microstructure and biofunction of MGs. …”
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Modified Zuo Gui Wan Ameliorates Ovariectomy-Induced Osteoporosis in Rats by Regulating the SCFA-GPR41-p38MAPK Signaling Pathway by Song C, Yan Q, Ma Y, Li P, Yang Y, Wang Y, Li W, Wan X, Li Y, Zhu R, Liu H, Zhang Z

“…In vivo studies verified that MZGW-H ameliorated microstructure damage, improved histological changes and reduced TRAP, BALP, and BGP in OVX rats by regulating the SCFA-GPR41-p38MAPK signaling pathway. …”
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