THE FEATHER’S DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF GALLIFORMES by O. Chernova, O. Silaeva, T. Perfilova

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Chemical pathways to control morphology in microwave-assisted growth of iron oxide films and their thermodynamic validation by Shalini Kandoor, Sukanya Dhar, Lavanya Kumar, Sarath Arackal, K.J. Jomon, Srinivasarao A. Shivashankar

“…SEM and TEM analyses of the resulting films show that, as the proportion of water is gradually increased, a microstructure comprising randomly oriented nanocrystals of α-Fe2O3 changes to spindle-shaped oriented aggregation of nanocrystals, forming a dense film. …”
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Mechanical characterization of femoral popliteal artery: experiments, histology, and model comparison by Renye Cai, Aoling Liu, Qingkun Hu, Jie Lu, Heng Zhang, Chunyu Kong, Yiwei Zhu, Xiaolong Gu, Xuwen Lai, Zhi-Qiang Feng, François Peyraut

“…Histopathological analysis revealed the microstructural changes in the arterial samples after stretching, including partial rupture of elastic fibers, rearrangement and distribution of collagen fibers, and morphological changes in smooth muscle cells (SMCs). …”
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Stochastic reynolds equation for magnetohydrodynamics micropolar fluid and surface roughness in squeeze-film lubrication characteristics of rough parallel rectangular plates by B.S. Asha, H.M. Shivakumar, B.N. Hanumagowda, Jagadish V. Tawade, Barno Abdullaeva, Manish Gupta, Murali Gundagani, Taoufik Saidani, Nadia Batool

“…The findings offer valuable insights for designing advanced lubrication systems in engineering applications where microstructural effects and magnetic fields are present.…”
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Study on the salt-corrosion and oxidation role mechanism of Ni-based single crystal superalloy in the long-term hot corrosion environment by Y.Q. Yang, L. Yang, Y.C. Zhao, H.Q. Pei, Z.X. Wen, Y.C. Zhou

“…In this paper, the long-term hot corrosion test of a second-generation Ni-based single crystal superalloy was carried out in a high-temperature furnace. Then, the microstructure morphology and composition of the alloy were analyzed by a series of characterization methods, which clarified the evolution process of the corrosion/oxidation layer and the attack of the corrosive salt. …”
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Alterations in White Matter Structure in Sleep-Related Epilepsies: A TBSS-Based Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study by Wang Z, Liu W, Feng X, Wang Q, Ning X, Xing W

“…Furthermore, a negative correlation was identified between the increased RD values and age of onset in SRE.Conclusion: The FA and RD values derived from DTI serve as neuroimaging markers to evaluate WM damage in SRE. These findings indicate that alterations in WM microstructure within the bilateral frontal lobes and corpus callosum may contribute to a potential pathophysiological mechanism underlying seizures in SRE. …”
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Enhanced tribological performance of laser directed energy deposited Ti5Si3/Ti3Al composite coatings through ultra-fine network structure by Yang Liu, Minbo Wang, Zichun Wu, Nan Tang, Yufeng Song, Yuqiang Chen, Zhenguo Tan, Hong Luo, Xiaolei Song, Zhen Wang

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Investigation on Low Stress Scratching Abrasion Resistance Influencing Residual Stress in Nickel Chromium Alloyed Iron by Sandeep Mashetty A., Sampathkumaran P., Ranjitha P., Chithirai Pon Selvan, Shridhar Deshpande C., Avinash Lakshmikanthan, Manjunath Patel G.C.

“…Supporting analyses, including hardness testing, phase analysis, carbide morphology, and microstructural evaluations, were performed to correlate abrasion with RS data. …”
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Sustainable geopolymer footpath block using kaolin mining waste as fine aggregate with bagasse fly ash and coal fly ash as precursor by Kitisak Vongsook, Aroondet Boonsung, Itthikorn Phummiphan, Suksun Horpibulsuk, Veena Phunpeng, Teerasak Yaowarat, Kanchana Hiranwatthana, Arul Arulrajah

“…The mechanical characteristics of the footpath blocks were evaluated by testing compressive and flexural strengths, and water absorption. …”
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Electrospun poly-(L-lactide) scaffold enriched with GO-AuNPs nanocomposite stimulates skin tissue reconstruction via enhanced cell adhesion and controlled growth factors release by Michał Pruchniewski, Barbara Strojny-Cieślak, Paweł Nakielski, Katarzyna Zawadzka, Kaja Urbańska, Daniel Rybak, Anna Zakrzewska, Marta Grodzik, Ewa Sawosz

“…Comprehensive characterization assessed the scaffolds’ microstructural, elemental, thermal, and mechanical properties. …”
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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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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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Mapping iron content and white matter integrity in the anterior thalamic radiations across Huntington’s disease stages by Montserrat Domingo-Ayllón, Clara Garcia-Gorro, Nadia Rodriguez-Dechicha, Irene Vaquer, Matilde Calopa, Ruth de Diego-Balaguer, Estela Camara

“…Thirty-one gene carriers and twenty-four controls underwent neuropsychological assessment and 3 T-MRI scanning, including relaxometry and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) sequences to assess iron content and WM microstructure. ATR changes were examined using average and along-the-tract analyses, with ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey tests to identify group differences and Spearman correlations to evaluate clinical associations. …”
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High-fat diet-induced osteoporosis in mice under hypoxic conditions by Yajun Qiao, Huimin Zheng, Ruiying Cheng, Juan Guo, Li Ji, Zhibin Liu, Lixin Wei, Hongtao Bi, Zhongshu Shan

“…Additionally, the femoral microstructure was compromised, bone metabolic markers were disrupted, inflammatory responses were heightened, gut microbiota diversity was altered, and specific intestinal metabolites such as Anserine were downregulated, whereas L-carnosine was upregulated. …”
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Lightweight aluminum joint design: Enhancement of mechanical properties through novel inter-layer and powder additives in friction stir welding by Equbal Ahmed, Muhammed Muaz, Sajjad Arif, Ravi Kant, Syed Mohd Hamza, Md Kashif Alim, Musab Ahmad Khan, Jaber Abu Qudeiri, Sanan H. Khan

“…This study systematically evaluates the impact of inter-layers and powder additives on the mechanical properties of aluminum FSW joints. …”
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Untreated plant waste of the Mediterranean region as bioadsorbent of persistent organic pollutants by Nicola Colatorti, Carlo Porfido, Danilo Vona, Giorgio Mazziotta, Elisabetta Loffredo

“…The physicochemical, microstructural, and spectroscopic characteristics of the adsorbents were first evaluated using TXRF, SEM and FTIR-ATR techniques. …”
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Alterations of diffusion kurtosis measures in gait-related white matter in the “ON–OFF state” of Parkinson’s disease by Xuan Wei, Shiya Wang, Mingkai Zhang, Ying Yan, Zheng Wang, Wei Wei, Houzhen Tuo, Zhenchang Wang, Ting Gao

“…This study aimed to explore alterations in brain microstructure in PD patients and healthy controls (HCs) and to identify the correlation of gait impairment in the ON and OFF states of patients with PD, respectively. …”
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Metformin attenuates osteoclast-mediated abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and alleviates osteoarthritis via AMPK/NF-κB/ERK signaling pathway. by Haohui Guo, Dong Ding, Limei Wang, Jiangbo Yan, Long Ma, Qunhua Jin, Qunhua Jin

“…At 4- and 8-week post OA induction, micro-computed tomography was performed to analyze microstructural changes in the subchondral bone, hematoxylin and eosin staining and Safranin-O/Fast Green staining were performed to evaluate the degenerated cartilage, TRAP-stained osteoclasts were enumerated, and receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand (RANKL), AMPK, and NF-κB were detected using immunohistochemistry. …”
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Corrigendum: A study on the effects of hybrid (SIC- PSSA) nano sized reinforcement on mechanical and tribological behaviour of Al alloy-based metal matrix composite produced by ult... by Nagaraju Tenali, G Ganesan, P Ravindra Babu

“…The optical and SEM microstructural analyses demonstrated an even distribution of SiC and PSSA nanosize reinforcements within the matrix. …”
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