Assessment of the quality of root canal obturation of teeth with destructive forms of periodontitis using Silpex (SEM studies) by V. V. Glinkin, V. V. Glinkina, I. V. Chaikovskaya, M. A. Gasbanov, A. S. Karnaeva, N. N. Fedotova

“…Using SEM, in 80% of cases, single micro cracks were detected between the dentin of the root canal wall and the sealer. …”
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A Review of Recent Advances in Unidirectional Ultrasonic Guided Wave Techniques for Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation by Ali Abuassal, Lei Kang, Lucas Martinho, Alan Kubrusly, Steve Dixon, Edward Smart, Hongjie Ma, David Sanders

“…Unidirectional ultrasonic guided waves (UGWs) play a crucial role in the nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E) domains, offering unique advantages in detecting material defects, evaluating structural integrity, and improving the accuracy of thickness measurements. …”
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Fracture Surface Morphology of the Impact-Loaded Tempered Spring Steels by Adem Biçer, Gülcan Toktaş

“…Mix mode (ductile and brittle) fracture (quasi-cleavage type) was detected for all quenched and tempered steels. Increasing tempering and testing temperatures resulted in more ductile fractures with many dimple formations and fewer secondary cracks.…”
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Prospective Multicenter Surveillance of Non–H. pylori Helicobacter Infections during Medical Checkups, Japan by Kengo Tokunaga, Emiko Rimbara, Toshihisa Tsukadaira, Katsuhiro Mabe, Koji Yahara, Hidekazu Suzuki, Tadashi Shimoyama, Mitsushige Sugimoto, Tadayoshi Okimoto, Hidenori Matsui, Masato Suzuki, Keigo Shibayama, Hiroyoshi Ota, Kazunari Murakami, Mototsugu Kato

“…We collected intragastric fluid and serum samples to detect NHPH infection by PCR and serologic tests. …”
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Metallurgical investigations on 17th century Maratha Shivrai copper coins by Meenakshi Singh, Singh Manager Rajdeo

“…Cros-ssectional analysis revealed many cracks and cavities in the coin interior due to copper mineralization threatening its stability if not taken care of. …”
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Electrodeposition of Ni-WC composite coatings: formation, structure and properties by Polina M. Petukhova, Evdokiya G. Bushueva, Oksana N. Novgorodtseva, Vladislav D. Kizimov

“…The coatings have no pores or cracks. Nickel and tungsten carbide phases were detected in the coatings by X-ray phase and micro-X-ray spectral analyses. …”
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Research on defect image inversion method based on multiple lift-off values magnetic memory signals by Deng Shijie, Chen Hailong, Gao Wanfeng, Jiang Zhaoyi, Zhang Xiaotao

“…Metal magnetic memory (MMM) technique can detect macroscopic defects and stress concentration zones of ferromagnets, and it can identify the approximate positions of these flaws, while a little further information about defects characteristics can be provided. …”
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Semantic HBIM for Heritage Conservation: A Methodology for Mapping Deterioration and Structural Deformation in Historic Envelopes by Enrique Nieto-Julián, María Dolores Robador, Juan Moyano, Silvana Bruno

“…The results validated a process for detecting pathological cracks in masonry facades, providing a collaborative HBIM framework enriched with expert-validated data to support repair decisions and guide conservation efforts.…”
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Estudio experimental sobre el comportamiento del hierro austemperado nitrurado (adi) a la fatiga de contacto. // Experimental study to contact fatigue behavior of nitrided-austempe... by C. Figueroa, U. Ordóñez, J. Telésforo, A. Menezes, A. Sinatora, D. K. Tanaka

“…Moreover it<br />was detected that the graphite nodules act as a barrier to propagation of cracks.…”
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Loading of a porous rock with constant micro-seismic event rate suppresses seismicity and promotes subcritical failure by Maria-Daphne Mangriotis, Alexis Cartwright-Taylor, Ian G. Main, Andrew Curtis, Andrew F. Bell, Ian B. Butler, Florian Fusseis

“…We simultaneously image the induced damage using x-rays at a synchrotron, and detect acoustic emissions which can be fed back to change operational controls on the experiment. …”
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Effect of carbonated recycled aggregates on the mechanical properties and bonding performance of polyurethane mortar as a repair material by Lijun Wan, Yuanming Geng, Guang-Zhu Zhang, Jiaqi Qiao, Mai Zhao, Zixuan Zhang

“…Abstract Recycled aggregate (RA) made from construction waste has limited application due to its high porosity, numerous cracks, and other disadvantages such as reduced concrete strength when using aggregate). …”
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Revealing Microplastic Contamination in Mangrove Sediments from Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia by Nur Syafiqah Mohd Maulana, Muhammad Shiddiq Zulkifli, Aina Arifah Khalid, Rohani Shahrudin, Sabiqah Tuan Anuar, Maisarah Jaafar, Effi Helmy Ariffin

“…Polypropylene was the most common polymer detected, linking contamination to the breakdown of packaging materials, fishing nets, and ropes. …”
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INFLUENCE OF DIAGNOSTICALLY-DETERMINED CLINICAL DECISIONS ON A TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH MANDIBULAR PARTIAL TEETH LOSS by R. Bratus-Hrynkiv

“…Only 7 (12.1%) cases of dental patient records of the diagnosis using code of ICD-10 were detected, but block K08.4. was not used by anyone. …”
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Effect of parasites on the of digestive system in Iraqi bulbul Pycnonotus lecuotis mesoptamiae by Baghdad Science Journal

“…Chronic inflammations and rottenness has been detected in the glandular stomach and the musculae stomach.The villi of the small intestine of the infected birds appeared to have abnormal shapes, cracked and with lost details compared to the control, beside the hypertrophy of the enteric glandular layer. …”
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Gulliver – A new kind of industrial CT by Michael Salamon, Nils Reims, Dimitri Prjamkov, Michael Schmitt, Jurij Makarov, Dennis Ak, Markus Kronenberger, Katja Schladitz, Claudia Redenbach, Szymon Grzesiak, Christoph de Sousa, Catherina Thiele, Matthias Pahn

“…The CT measurement is intended to provide new insights into the fatigue dynamics inside these concrete structures, which are up to 6 m long and 1 m wide, by detecting minimal cracks of up to 100 microns in size at the point of load application. …”
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Prevention of the Fracture Problem Occurring in Automotive Alternator Heatsink Blocks Using Artificial Intelligence by Dinçer Kökden, Adem Egi, Emre Bulut, Emre İsa Albak, İbrahim Korkmaz, Ferruh Öztürk

“…Automotive components such as alternator heatsink blocks are subjected to high cyclic vibration fatigue loads throughout their lifespan, which can lead to the formation and propagation of fatigue cracks and ultimately component failure. The basic parameters affecting the resonant frequency of the heatsink blocks, including geometry and loading conditions, are determined. …”
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Hydrogen Bond Integration in Potato Microstructure: Effects of Water Removal, Thermal Treatment, and Cooking Techniques by Iman Dankar, Amira Haddarah, Montserrat Pujolà, Francesc Sepulcre

“…SEM images show structural differences between raw (RP), microwaved (MP), and boiled potato (BP). MP showed a cracked structure. BP was able to re-associate into a granule-like structure after 6 h of freeze-dying, whereas RP had dried granules within a porous matrix after 24 h of freeze-drying. …”
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A global view of shifting cultivation: Recent, current, and future extent. by Andreas Heinimann, Ole Mertz, Steve Frolking, Andreas Egelund Christensen, Kaspar Hurni, Fernando Sedano, Louise Parsons Chini, Ritvik Sahajpal, Matthew Hansen, George Hurtt

“…Mosaic landscapes under shifting cultivation, with their dynamic mix of managed and natural land covers, often fall through the cracks in remote sensing-based land cover and land use classifications, as these are unable to adequately capture such landscapes' dynamic nature and complex spectral and spatial signatures. …”
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Comparison of Dentinal Defects Induced by Rotary, Reciprocating, and Hand Files in Oval Shaped Root Canal - An In-Vitro Study by Harakh Chand Branawal, Neelam Mittal, Prachi Rani, Aiyman Ayubi, Silviya Samad

“…However, no significant difference was detected among these groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The motor-driven root canal instrumentation with rotary and reciprocating files and hand files may create microcracks in the radicular dentine, whereas the XP-Shaper file system produces minimal or less cracks compared to other tested rotary file systems and H-file instrumentation.…”
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Engineering Perfection in GTAW Welding: Taguchi-Optimized Root Height Reduction for SS316L Pipe Joints by Mohammad Sohel, Vishal S. Sharma, Aravinthan Arumugam

“…Nine weld samples were evaluated using liquid penetrant testing to detect surface-breaking defects, such as porosity, laps, and cracks; X-ray radiography to identify internal defects; and profile radiography to assess erosion, corrosion, and root height. …”
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