Preparation and flame retardancy of an Al2O3 infiltration layer on polycarbonate surface by Shibo Ren, Jianlin Xu, Lei Niu, Penghui Yang

“…The characterization results confirmed that an Al _2 O _3 infiltration layer was successfully prepared on the PC surface under the aid of dichloromethane and that the involvement of dichloromethane induced certain microscopic pores and voids in the PC, with some dichloromethane remaining within the surface infiltration layer. …”
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2.5-dimensional covalent organic frameworks by Tomoki Kitano, Syunto Goto, Xiaohan Wang, Takayuki Kamihara, Yoshihisa Sei, Yukihito Kondo, Takumi Sannomiya, Hidehiro Uekusa, Yoichi Murakami

“…Here, we show COFs with 2.5-dimensional (2.5D) skeletons, which are microscopically constructed with 3D bonds but have macroscopically 2D planar shapes. …”
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Sub-nanometer depth resolution and single dopant visualization achieved by tilt-coupled multislice electron ptychography by Zehao Dong, Yang Zhang, Chun-Chien Chiu, Sicheng Lu, Jianbing Zhang, Yu-Chen Liu, Suya Liu, Jan-Chi Yang, Pu Yu, Yayu Wang, Zhen Chen

“…This approach can be implemented on widely available transmission electron microscopes equipped with hybrid pixel detectors, with data processing achievable using high-performance computing systems.…”
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing assists in the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis in non-endemic areas of China by Rui Zhao, Guilun He, Lin Xiang, Melinda Ji, Rongheng He, Xudong Wei

“…Direct identification of infected tissues is currently the primary method of diagnosis; however, the low sensitivity and inconvenience of microscopic examination in detecting amastigotes, parasitic manifestations of Leishmania, leads to the possibility of misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and underdiagnosis.MethodsWith the development of metagenomic nextgeneration sequencing (mNGS) technology for pathogen identification, it is possible to detect specific nucleic acid sequences characteristic of Leishmania parasites, which opens new avenues for the more accurate diagnosis of leishmaniasis. …”
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Recent advances and future technologies in nano-microplastics detection by Ajinkya Nene, Sorour Sadeghzade, Stefano Viaroli, Wenjie Yang, Ucheaga Paul Uchenna, Abhishek Kandwal, Xinghui Liu, Prakash Somani, Massimiliano Galluzzi

“…This work examines cutting-edge developments in nanotechnology-based detection, integrated spectro-microscopic techniques, and AI-driven classification algorithms, offering solutions to bridge gaps in NMP research. …”
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ADAPTIVE FEATURES OF THE VEGETATIVE ORGANS OF SOME COMMON RIPARIAN PLANTS IN THE LOWER HA THANH RIVER, NHONBINH WARD, QUYNHON CITY, BINHDINH PROVINCE by Dương Tiến Thạch, Hoàng Lương Giang

“…The methods used consist of morphological comparison, microsurgery, double staining, measurement and microscopic photography of roots, stems and leaves. …”
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Electronic spin susceptibility in metallic strontium titanate by A. Najev, N. Somun, M. Spaić, I. Khayr, M. Greven, A. Klein, M. N. Gastiasoro, D. Pelc

“…These results provide a microscopic foundation for the understanding of the properties of the unconventional low-density metallic state in strontium titanate and related materials.…”
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Antibiotics Resistance and Biofilm Formation Capacity of Staphylococcus spp. Strains Isolated from Surfaces and Medicotechnical Materials by Akim Socohou, Haziz Sina, Cyriaque Degbey, Chimène Nanoukon, Kamirou Chabi-Sika, Hélène Ahouandjinou, Halfane Lehmane, Farid Baba-Moussa, Lamine Baba-Moussa

“…The isolation of Staphylococcus strains was performed on Chapman agar, and their identification was performed using microscopic and biochemical methods. The susceptibility of Staphylococcus isolates to antibiotics was evaluated by the disc diffusion method according to EUCAST and CLSI recommendations. …”
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A New Method for Calculating the Cementation Exponent of Triple-Porosity Media Reservoirs by Dahai Wang, Jinbu Li, Lili Liu, Ji Zhang, Zhanhai Yu, Jun Peng

“…The conductivity of the triple-porosity media reservoir was the external macroscopic expression of the microscopic conductive network. The new calculation model of the cementation exponent proposed in the work could reasonably predict the cementation exponent of the strongly inhomogeneous triple-porosity media reservoir.…”
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A Review of the Aetiopathogenesis and Clinical and Histopathological Features of Oral Mucosal Melanoma by Liviu Feller, Razia A. G. Khammissa, Johan Lemmer

“…Despite radical surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy, local recurrence and distant metastasis are frequent. Microscopical examination is essential for diagnosis, and routine histological staining must be supplemented by immunohistochemical studies. …”
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Inhibition of tumour necrosis factor alpha by Etanercept attenuates Shiga toxin-induced brain pathology by Robin Christ, Devon Siemes, Shuo Zhao, Lars Widera, Philippa Spangenberg, Julia Lill, Stephanie Thiebes, Jenny Bottek, Lars Borgards, Andreia G. Pinho, Nuno A. Silva, Susana Monteiro, Selina K. Jorch, Matthias Gunzer, Bente Siebels, Hannah Voss, Hartmut Schlüter, Olga Shevchuk, Jianxu Chen, Daniel R. Engel

“…Analysis of microglial populations using a novel human-in-the-loop deep learning algorithm for the segmentation of microscopic imaging data indicated specific morphological changes, which were reduced to healthy condition after inhibition of TNF-α. …”
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Atypical (symplastic) uterine leiomyoma masquerading as endometrial malignancy in a 78-year-old post-menopausal Nigerian woman by John Nwadiokwu, Elizabeth Grillo, Victor Okebalama, Olutomiwa Omokore, Obinna Onwe, Aaron Uka, Jennifer Ibhiedu, Samuel Okore, Nneoma Nwanna, Chiomaefuelim Dibie

“… Abstract Background: The atypical (symplastic) uterine leiomyoma is uncommon and is often characterized by similar macroscopic features as typical uterine fibroid but differs microscopically by having intense cytological features such as enlargement of the nucleus, hyperchromasia, and prominent nucleoli. …”
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Mechanism model of dynamic polyurethanes with two scales of nodes to regulate mechanical property by Yue Liu, Jinpeng Li, Litong Jia, Manyu Li, Yifan Diao, Zhenqi Han, Chenglei Yu, Tian Liu

“…Distinctively, the relationship between molecular, microscopic, and macroscopic structure and mechanical properties is explained in terms of topological structure; no catalyst and solvent are employed during the simple and fast synthesis. …”
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The Time Effect and Micromechanism of the Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cement Modified Slurries by Ping Jiang, Yewen Chen, Lin Zhou, Tianhao Mao, Wei Wang, Junping Yuan, Na Li

“…We conducted scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) tests to analyze the microstructure and chemical composition of the CMS. The microscopic test results demonstrated that the increase of cement content and curing age increased the amount of gelling substances in the CMS and made the overall structure more compact, thereby increasing its macro strength.…”
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Properties and application of carbon composite brick for blast furnace hearth by Jiao K.X., Zhang J.L., Liu Z.J., Zhao Y.G., Hou X.M.

“…The protective layer was found and its chemical composition and microscopic morphology were investigated. It is found that the carbon composite brick combines the good properties of both the conventional carbon block and ceramic cup refractory. …”
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Application of Surface-Cracking Process to Improve Impact Toughness of High-Strength BCC Steel at Low Temperatures by Minha Park, Gang Ho Lee, Byoungkoo Kim, Sanghoon Noh, Jong Bae Jeon, Changwoo Lee, Byung Jun Kim

“…The introduction of controlled surface cracks redistributes stress and energy dissipation mechanisms, improving the toughness of high-strength BCC steels at cryogenic temperatures. Microscopic observations and finite element analyses reveal that these surface cracks not only dissipate crack formation energy but also alter stress triaxiality at crack tips. …”
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Endometrial Cancer and Hypermethylation: Regulation of DNA and MicroRNA by Epigenetics by Kouji Banno, Iori Kisu, Megumi Yanokura, Kenta Masuda, Yusuke Kobayashi, Arisa Ueki, Kosuke Tsuji, Wataru Yamagami, Hiroyuki Nomura, Nobuyuki Susumu, Daisuke Aoki

“…Studies aimed at detection of aberrant DNA hypermethylation in cancer cells present in microscopic amounts in vivo and application of the results to cancer diagnosis have also started. …”
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Variational Quantum Monte Carlo Solution of the Many-Electron Schrödinger Equation Based on Deep Neural Networks by Huiping Su, Hongbo Gao, Xinmiao Wang, Xi He, Da Shen

“…The solution of Schrödinger equation generates the quantisation properties of the system, which can completely describe the quantum behaviour of microscopic particles in a physical system. However, solving the Schrödinger equation is a non-deterministic polynomial time (NP)-hard problem. …”
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Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia: Increased Level of FGF-23 in a Patient with a Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor at the Tibia Expressing Periostin by Anke H. Hautmann, Josef Schroeder, Peter Wild, Matthias G. Hautmann, Elisabeth Huber, Patrick Hoffstetter, Martin Fleck, Christiane Girlich

“…After resection of the tumor, hypophosphatemia and the increased levels of FGF-23 normalized within a few days. Subsequent microscopic examination and immunohistochemical analysis revealed a phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor mixed connective tissue variant (PMTMCT) showing a positive expression of somatostatin receptor 2A (SSTR2A), CD68, and Periostin. …”
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Cytotoxicity and In Vitro Antileishmanial Activity of Antimony (V), Bismuth (V), and Tin (IV) Complexes of Lapachol by Marcele Neves Rocha, Paula Monalisa Nogueira, Cynthia Demicheli, Ludmila Gonçalvez de Oliveira, Meiriane Mariano da Silva, Frédéric Frézard, Maria Norma Melo, Rodrigo Pedro Soares

“…In this study, using the classic microscopic in vitro model, we have analyzed the effects of a series of lapachol and chlorides complexes with antimony (V), bismuth (V), and tin (IV) against L. amazonensis. …”
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