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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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

“…Cement specimens were prepared by mixing cement, water, and NaCl, followed by stirring at 60 rpm and curing at room temperature for seven days. Microstructural changes as a function of the NaCl concentration were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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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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Investigation of high-temperature wear behaviour of Mo-alloyed SS316 laser claddings deposited by LDED for heat exchanger tubes by C.R. Aprameya, Sharnappa Joladarashi, M.R. Ramesh

“…Microstructural evolution, wear mechanisms, and oxide formation were comprehensively analyzed using FE-SEM, XRD, EDS, and Raman spectroscopy, while surface topography was assessed with 3D non-contact profilometry. …”
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