The cladded conductor is broadly utilized in engineering fields, such as aerospace, energy, and petrochemical; however, it is vulnerable to thickness loss occurring in the clad layer and nonconductive protection coating due to abrasive and corrosive...
Mapping facial skin in terms of its biophysical properties plays a fundamental role in many practical applications, including, among others, forensics, medical and beauty treatments, and cosmetic and restorative surgery. In this paper we present an i...
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of keratinized mucosa width (KMW) and mucosal thickness (MT) around dental implants on marginal bone loss (MBL). The evaluation was performed one year after loading by comparing clini...
Background/Objectives: Although vascular mechanisms are increasingly implicated in the etiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), the inability to directly visualize the labyrinthine artery remains a diagnostic obstacle. Sharing embryolog...
We have investigated different properties (thickness, moisture loss, oil uptake, breaking force, color, puffing ratio during 0.5–5 min frying, microstructure, and sensory evaluation) of raw pork skins with varying thickness (2, 3, and 4 mm) aft...
The investigation of topological structures and phases in photonics has created unprecedented opportunities for developing advanced on-chip terahertz waveguide devices. Topological waveguides, which exhibit reduced backscattering and improved turning...
In this study, the thickness of a thin film (tc) at a low primary electron energy of less than or equal to 10 keV was calculated using electron energy-loss spectroscopy. This method uses the ratio of the intensity of the transmitted background spectr...
Compressible Constrained Layer Damping (CCLD) is a novel, semi-active, lightweight-compatible solution for vibration mitigation based on the well-known constrained layer damping principle. The sandwich-like CCLD set-up consists of a base structure, a...
Optimizing the multilayer thermal insulation of pipelines transporting liquids and gases at higher than ambient temperatures is crucial for heat energy conservation and cost optimization. This study utilizes a multi-objective genetic algorithm to opt...
Structural arterial stiffness can be evaluated with carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). Functional arterial stiffness can be evaluated with cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI). A positive association between CIMT and tooth loss has been reported, b...
Drained peatlands are important sources of greenhouse gases and are rewetted to curb these emissions. We study one drained and one rewetted fen in terms of losses—and, after rewetting—gains of organic matter (OM), carbon (C), and peat thi...
Postharvest water loss critically determines the shelf life and quality of pepper fruits. This study investigated how three alternative soil amendments—rhyolite tuff (RT), composted and pelletized poultry litter (CPPL), and clarifying agent (CA...
The conventional way of studying corrosion in marine environments is by installing corrosion coupons. Instead, this paper presents an experimental field study using an unattended corrosion sensor developed on the basis of ultrasound (US) technology t...
The ultrasound technique is a well-known non-destructive and efficient testing method for on-line corrosion monitoring. Wall thickness loss rate is the major parameter that defines the corrosion process in this approach. This paper presents a smart c...
Wireless power transfer (WPT) is recognized as a critical technology to advance carbon neutrality in transportation by alleviating charging challenges for electric vehicles and accelerating their adoption to replace fossil fuel. To ensure durability...
During electrical steel processing, there are usually small variations in both chemical composition and thickness in the hot-rolled material that may lead to different magnetic properties for the same steel grade. Therefore, it is of great importance...
Herein, the optical field distribution and electrical property improvements of the InGaN laser diode with an emission wavelength around 416 nm are theoretically investigated by adjusting the relative thickness of the first or last barrier layer in th...
Automotive textile waste is a potential secondary raw material for acoustic insulation; however, the sound transmission loss (TL) of loose textile recyclate under controlled compaction remains insufficiently described. This study evaluates TL in loos...
Al thin film is extensively used in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and electronic interconnections; however, most previous research has concentrated on their quasi-static properties and applied their designs on larger scales. The present stud...
Flexible shielding polymers may undergo geometric thinning during tensile use or localized damage, but flat-sheet attenuation measurements cannot resolve the resulting spatial loss of protection. A radiation-transport surrogate comprising 60 wt% ther...
Magnetron sputtering (MS) is a relatively new deposition technique, which is being considered among the cyclotron solid target (CST) manufacturing options now available, aiming at the medical radioisotopes yield for radiopharmaceutical production. Ho...
Defatted rice bran (DRB) is a by-product of rice bran derived after the oil extraction. DRB contains several bioactive compounds, including dietary fiber and phytochemicals. The supplementation with DRB manifests chemopreventive effects in terms of a...
The time period around the Noachian–Hesperian boundary, 3.7 billionyears ago, was an epoch when great geodynamical and environmental changes occurred on Mars. Currently available remote sensing data are crucial for understanding the Martian hea...
Background/Objectives: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been proposed as an adjunct to split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) to enhance graft adherence and reduce complications. However, evidence remains heterogeneous. This study evaluated the effective...
Early marginal bone loss (MBL) is a non-infective remodeling process of variable entity occurring within the first year after implant placement. It has a multifactorial etiology, being influenced by both surgical and prosthetic factors. Their impact...
To investigate the influence of coal pillar width on the stress variation of narrow coal pillar (NCP) in the gob-side tunnel in an inclined thick coal seam, theoretical analysis, numerical modeling, and field monitoring are performed to determine the...
In terms of the structural health inspection of storage tanks by ultrasonic guided wave technology, many scholars are currently focusing on the tanks’ floor and walls, while little research has been conducted on storage tank roofs. However, the...
Modern power transmission systems are required to meet increasingly stringent demands, including a wide range of transmission ratios, compact dimensions, high precision, energy efficiency, reliability, and thermal stability under dynamic operating co...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate long-term postoperative outcomes following the use of small-diameter grafts in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) procedures. Methods: Thirty-four eyes were evaluated after DMEK surge...
Barite sag remains a persistent challenge in water-based drilling fluids, particularly in high-pressure, high-temperature and deviated wellbores where density variations can compromise well control, hole cleaning, well stability and operational safet...
Objectives: The study aimed to comprehensively assess the impact of tattoos on the structural and functional properties of the skin in healthy women. Methods: The investigation included 22 female participants aged 19–41 years, covering a total...
High-power electrical machines often utilize clamping structures composed of various materials with specific geometric dimensions to secure the stator laminations. These structures are exposed to end-region magnetic flux, which induces eddy currents,...
Patient-prosthesis mismatch (PPM) causes a high transvalvular pressure gradient and residual left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy, consequently influencing long-term results. This study aimed to find the relationships between hemodynamic parameters and...
Background and aims: This study aimed to determine whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with nutritional counseling promotes an increase in thigh muscle thickness (MT), as well as to assess changes in the relationship between...
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Growing evidence has demonstrated the benefits of regular exercise on cardiovascular, neural, and cognitive function in humans with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, the consequences of AD on gastrointestinal morphology and the effects of regu...
Aging (senescence) is an unavoidable biological process that results in visible manifestations in all cutaneous tissues, including scalp skin and hair follicles. Previously, we evaluated the molecular function of adenosine in promoting alopecia treat...
High-resolution imaging using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is essential for applications such as grain boundary analysis, microchip defect characterization, and biological imaging. However, TEM images are often compromised by electron energ...
The automotive industry faces new challenges and fast technological changes [...]
The magnetron sputtering technique has been investigated in recent years with ever-growing interest as a verifiable solid target manufacturing technology aimed at the production of medical radionuclides by using low-energy cyclotron accelerators. How...
In internal combustion piston engines, the formation of an oil film is completely different from that seen in industrial machines. The molecular adhesion force at the interface between the surface coating of engine parts and the lubricating oil deter...
The research related to subsea inspection, and the prediction of corrosion is a challenging task, and the progress in this area is continuously generating exciting new developments that may be used in subsea inspection. Wall thickness monitoring is a...
This paper presents the results of assessing the influence of siltation factors in 23 ponds in one of the most agriculturally developed macro-regions of European Russia—the Central Russian Upland. Key natural and anthropogenic factors determini...
Tape stripping (TS) is a minimally invasive technique that enables in vivo assessment of drug uptake in the skin of human subjects. Whilst appropriate for evaluating the bioequivalence (BE) of topical formulations, methodological variations persist,...
Strata movement due to extraction of a longwall panel is of great significance both in terms of environment and ground control. Thick coal seam extraction is expected to severely disturb the overburden, which is critical. Most studies use only one or...
Researchers have been striving to minimize proton exchange membrane fuel cell components thickness. This is believed to reduce the losses (active losses, ohmic losses and mass transfer losses) associated with this cell. In this study, we numerically...
Growing 5G/6G phased-array beam-steering applications, for which liquid crystal (LC) is one of the enabling technology candidates, have sparked interest in the modulation of the phase (and amplitude) of microwave and millimeter-wave signals. In this...
Microwave radiation is one of the main heating methods for food processing, especially affecting the color quality of colorful foods. This work presents the effect of microwave radiation on the green color loss of green tea powder (GTP) by the color...
Increasing numbers of antennas are being placed inside laptop screen bezels. Connections between antennas and laptop bases have become challenging owing to space limitations. Thus, this paper proposes a flexible low-loss thin flimsy stripline structu...
The HIsarna off-gas system wall is a cooling jacket made of cooling pipes arranged in the radial direction and in a circular pattern. Part of the off-gas system cooling pipes are isolated using a low-thermal-conductivity refractory material to protec...
Purpose: Within this context, this pilot study aimed to evaluate the healing dynamics process of the hard palate after free gingival graft harvesting in the short term (3 months), utilizing digital imaging technology and tridimensional analysis softw...
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