Simultaneous MRI and laser Doppler Flowmetry: Assessing cerebral Macro- and microcirculation in neurointensive care by Sofie Tapper, Stina Mauritzon, Marcelo P. Martins, Fredrik Ginstman, Anders Tisell, Peter Zsigmond, Karin Wårdell

“…The aim was to investigate the feasibility of simultaneous MRI, using arterial spin labeling (ASL) and 2D-flow MRI, and probe-based laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) in NICU patients. Method: Four SAH patients, three of whom received optical probes during routine surgery, were included. …”
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Strawberry Freshness Assessment by Hyperspectral Imaging by Georgiy V. Nesterov, Anastasia V. Guryleva, Milana O. Sharikova, Svetlana A. Sukhanova, Alexander S. Machikhin

“…The freshness of these fruits plays a crucial role in their quality, as it determines their shelf life, nutritional content, visual appeal, and safety for human consumption. Traditional methods of assessing fruit freshness are subjective, labor-intensive, and have low productivity. …”
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Amplification of UV radiation and gain mechanisms in ZnO films with loose-packed structure by L.A. Zadorozhnaya, A.P. Tarasov, A.S. Lavrikov, V.M. Kanevsky

“…The modern demands for miniaturization of optoelectronic devices, in particular, for the UV range, are inextricably linked with the improvement of fabrication technologies for the corresponding photonic nano/micro objects and the study of their radiative properties. In this work, the method of pyrolytic carbothermal synthesis, which is a modification of the thermal evaporation method, was used to fabricate microcrystalline ZnO films with laser properties. …”
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Interfacial Effects Between Dental Impression and Die Materials and Their Role in the Internal Fit of Indirect Resin-Based Composite Restorations by Murillo Weissheimer, João Carlos S. N. Foly, Fabíola G. Carvalho, Eliseu A. Münchow

“…Surface topography (Sa, Sq, and Sz) was analyzed via optical profilometry, and wettability was assessed through the water contact angle method. …”
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Discoloration of resin based composites in natural juices and energy drinks by Antonov Milica, Lenhardt Lea, Manojlović Dragica, Milićević Bojana D., Dramićanin Miroslav

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate changes of color and fluorescence of resin-based composites (RBCs) exposed to natural juices and energy drinks. Methods. Microhybrid composite Gradia DirectTM Extra Bleach White disc-shaped specimens (n = 35) were immersed in three different natural juices and four different energy drinks. …”
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Applications of Shape Memory Polymers in Kinetic Buildings by Jing Li, Qiuhua Duan, Enhe Zhang, Julian Wang

“…In this research, we review, consolidate, and report the major efforts and findings documented in the SMP literature, according to different external stimuli. The corresponding mechanisms, constitutive models, and properties (i.e., mechanical, electrical, optical, shape, etc.) of the SMPs in response to different stimulus methods are then reviewed. …”
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Vision is adapted to the natural level of blur present in the retinal image. by Lucie Sawides, Pablo de Gracia, Carlos Dorronsoro, Michael A Webster, Susana Marcos

“…We examined how visual coding is adapted to the optical quality of the eye.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We assessed the relationship between perceived blur and the retinal image blur resulting from high order aberrations in an individual's optics. …”
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A dynamic study of protein secretion and aggregation in the secretory pathway. by Maria Francesca Mossuto, Sara Sannino, Davide Mazza, Claudio Fagioli, Milena Vitale, Edgar Djaha Yoboue, Roberto Sitia, Tiziana Anelli

“…As a consequence, disturbances in these processes underlie many genetic and chronic diseases. Dynamic imaging methods are needed to follow the fate of cargo proteins and their interactions with resident enzymes and folding assistants. …”
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Idiopathic Macular Hole: A Comprehensive Review of Its Pathogenesis and of Advanced Studies on Metamorphopsia by Qi Chen, Zao-xia Liu

“…In MH patients, metamorphopsia has different manifestations representing different clinical implications. …”
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Unravelling emergence of chirality in click-chemistry polymers down to the single-chain level by Xuecong Li, Sidharam P. Pujari, Jasper van der Gucht, Han Zuilhof, Francesco Simone Ruggeri

“…We leverage bulk spectroscopic methods combined with the development of acoustical-mechanical suppressed infrared nanospectroscopy, to empower chemical-structural analysis of single-polymer chains. …”
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Application of the artificial neural networks for alpha spectrometry by means of plastic detector CR-39 by Yu. Onishchuk, S. Gorbachov, S. Yurchenko

“…Presented approach is very perspective alternative of tracks discrimination as the traditional methods of shapes algorithmization are too complicated and dependent on scanning conditions.…”
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Exploring the potential of remote sensing to detect marine plastic debris in the South African Ocean region by J. Pretorius, S. Haupt, B. Sibolla, B. Sibolla

“…In this study, we present a method to use both optical and SAR data to detect marine debris in the South African Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). …”
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Remote Sensing of Alpine Peatlands: Challenges of Mapping Thousands of Sparse Small Sites Scattered Across Extensive Mountainous Territories by Qiqi Li, Manudeo Singh, Sonia Silvestri

“…Utilizing 1 and 30 m digital elevation models (DEMs), optical, and microwave data sets, our method exploits a pixel‐based Random Forest (RF) machine‐learning algorithm on the GEE platform to map alpine peatlands in the Avisio River basin of the Italian Alps. …”
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Applications of remote sensing and GIS techniques for identifying of the plastic waste from space: Evidence from Khulna city corporation in Bangladesh by Md Nahid Ferdous, Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Mohammed Manik

“…But in the case of identifying plastic waste on land or in a terrestrial environment, it is very difficult as different types of land cover have their own special optical signature. …”
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Overview of Radar-Based Gait Parameter Estimation Techniques for Fall Risk Assessment by Sevgi Z. Gurbuz, Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Zahra Bassiri, Dario Martelli

“…Current methods for fall risk assessment rely on Quantitative Gait Analysis (QGA) using costly optical tracking systems, which are often only available at specialized laboratories that may not be easily accessible to rural communities. …”
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Measuring Dyed Fiber Color with MSFU-K Microscope Spectrophotometer: Methodology Validation by Galina I. Bebeshko, Irina P. Lyubetskaya, Lidiya P. Brunova, Marina A. Khanukaeva, Georgii G. Omel'yanyuk

“…This work is part of a series of efforts towards validation of methods used in forensic fiber analysis. These efforts address current needs for accreditation of forensic laboratories and quality control in operations.The qualitative testing methodology consists of obtaining absorption spectra with the microscope spectrophotometer MSFU-K and comparing the spectral characteristics of color in fiber samples. …”
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High-content analysis identified synergistic drug interactions between INK128, an mTOR inhibitor, and HDAC inhibitors in a non-small cell lung cancer cell line by Sijiao Wang, Juliano Oliveira-Silveira, Gang Fang, Jungseog Kang

“…Many studies have sought out synergistic combinations by small-scale function-based targeted growth assays or large-scale nontargeted growth assays, but their discoveries are always challenging due to technical problems such as a large number of possible test combinations. Methods To address this issue, we carried out a medium-scale optical drug synergy screening in a non-small cell lung cancer cell line and further investigated individual drug interactions in combination drug responses by high-content image analysis. …”
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The first experience of parallel measurements of objective accommodation parameters in children with myopia using various instruments: in search of a common denominator by V. V. Neroev, E. P. Tarutta, S. E. Kondratova

“…With the help of objective methods of studying qualitatively different characteristics of one process, it is possible to investigate the actual and prognostic parameters of accommodation, which will allow us to offer an individualized approach to the treatment of patients with myopia using optical and drug instruments.…”
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In Situ Potentiometric Monitoring of Nitrate Removal from Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon and Ion Exchange Resin by José Manuel Olmos, Lucía Gil, Joaquín Ángel Ortuño

“…The extreme turbidity of the solutions was not a drawback during potentiometric monitoring of the process, which is a clear advantage over other methods such as optical monitoring. The potential versus time recordings were converted into nitrate concentration versus time plots, which were evaluated with different adsorption kinetic models. …”
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Synthesis and properties of composite materials based on zinc oxide nanoparticles in an insulating matrix by S. Y. Karankova, I. A. Tikhonov, E. B. Chubenko

“…A composite material based on zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized by the chemical hydrothermal method and a polymer insulated matrix of sodium silicate was obtained. …”
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