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Electron Microscopic Study of Synaptic Degeneration in Human Central Nervous System: A Review
Orlando J. Castejón
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 389–399 (2018)
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The Posttraumatic Inflammatory Reaction in Human Edematous Cerebral Cortex: A Review)
Orlando J. Castejón
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Structural Characterization of a Ternary Al–Co–Ti Alloy System
N. Sassane, M. Y. Debili, and N. E. Boukhris
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Morphological Investigations of the Fine Structure of Freshwater Diatom Frustules
Dharitri Borgohain and Bhaben Tanti
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Temporal and Dose Specific Changes in the Morphology of Kidneys with Cisplatin Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats
Venkatesha Udupa and Veeru Prakash
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 422–429 (2018)
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Extracting of Liver Abnormalities and Tumors in Medical Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed
Tomography Scan Images
Rabab Saadoon Abdoon and Ola Saad Khudair
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Dendrite Growth in Amorphous Films of HfO2 Under Electron-Beam Irradiation “In Situ”
Aleksandr G. Bagmut
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Optimization of Tribological Behaviour of Aluminium Based Metal Matrix Composites Using Grey-Taguchi Method
P. Muthu and C. Geethapriya
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Effect of Carbon Content on Microstructure and Properties of TiC Reinforcement Composite Coatings
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Shanjia Shao, Yanhui Liu, and Jieqiong Ding
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The Effect of Nanoclay and Hybrid Filler on Curing Characteristics, Mechanical Properties and Swelling
Resistance of Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate/Styrene Butadiene Rubber Blend Composite
S. Vishvanathperumal, V. Navaneethakrishnan, and S. Gopalakannan
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 469–476 (2018)
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Surface Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Vacuum-Arc Evaporated CrN and TiN Coatings on Cutting Tool
Tamara S. Skoblo, Svetlana P. Romaniuk, Alexander I. Sidashenko, Igor E. Garkusha, Valerij S. Taran,
Anton V. Taran, and Renat M. Muratov
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 477–481 (2018)
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Microscopic Analysis of Garnet-Bearing Metamorphic Rocks Using Conventional and Unconventional Techniques
Carlos A. Ríos, Oscar M. Castellanos, and Carlos A. Villarreal
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Employing Histogram Equalization Enhancement Technique to Segment Different Medical Images of Three Organs
Rabab Saadoon Abdoon and Ola Saad Khudair
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Table of Contents to Volume 13, Numbers 1–4, 2018
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Author Index to Volume 13, Numbers 1–4, 2018
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Subject Index to Volume 13, Numbers 1–4, 2018
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Strategies for Reduction of “LED Blues”
Jörg Piper
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Special Histological Features of the Angioarchitecture of the Ovaries in the Egyptian Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)
Marwa M. Hussein and A. H. S. Hassan
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 298–305 (2018)
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Mineralization and Consolidation Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Fly Ash by Microbial Cement
Lei Zhang, Guan-Qi Wei, Hui Rong, and Hai-Liang Wang
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Structure of Biocompatible Nanocoatings Obtained by Physical Vapor Deposition on Flexible Polyurethane for
Medical Applications
Anton V. Taran, Igor E. Garkusha, Valerij S. Taran, Nazar V. Pyvovar, Renat M. Muratov, Andrey V. Leonovych,
Grigorij P. Nikolaychuk, and Alexey A. Baturin
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 313–319 (2018)
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Microstructural Properties of Inorganic Additives Amended Montmorillonite Soil
S. Bhuvaneshwari, M. K. Soundarya, and B. Soundara
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Classification of Microscopic Image of Herbal Plants from Its Powder Using Speeded-Up Robust Features
Bhupendra Fataniya, Tanish Zaveri, and Sanjeev Acharya
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Strengthening Method for Thin-Walled Knives with Multi-Layer Nanocoatings and Quality Assessment by
Non-Destructive Method
Tamara S. Skoblo, Svetlana P. Romaniuk, Alexander I. Sidashenko, Igor E. Garkusha, Valerij S. Taran,
Anton V. Taran, and Natalia N. Pilgui
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 333–338 (2018)
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Nerve Cell Nucleolar Damage in Human Traumatic and Complicated Brain Injuries
Orlando J. Castejón
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Applied Histological and Chemical Analysis for Detection of Adulteration of Minced Meat and Sausage
Doaa M. Mokhtar, Doaa M. Abd-Elaziz, Hussein Youssef, and Amr Taha
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 345–353 (2018)
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Identification of Optimized Gas Tungsten Constricted Arc Welding Parameters to Attain Minimum Fusion
Zone Area in Ti–6Al–4V Alloy Sheets Used in Aero Engine Components
V. Vaithiyanathan, V. Balasubramanian, S. Malarvizhi, Vijay Petley, and Shweta Verma
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 354–362 (2018)
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Influence of Substrate Material on the Microstructure of Cu₂ZnSnS₄ Thin Films
Yauheni V. Asakovich, Simon A. Bashkirov, Alena V. Stanchik, Valery F. Gremenok, Raimondas Giraitis, Mikhail S. Tivanov,
Gennady F. Novikov, Vladimir V. Rakitin, and Uladzimir S. Hekkel
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 363–367 (2018)
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Atomic Force Microscopy Topographic and Phase-Contrast Imaging of Silver Catalyst Supported on CaCO₃
Charikleia Prochaska and Magdalini Kanari
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 368–375 (2018)
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Growth of Needle-Shaped Crystals in Amorphous Films of Cr₂O₃ and V₂O₃ Under Electron-Beam Irradiation
Aleksandr G. Bagmut
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 376–380 (2018)
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Effect of Electrical Discharge Coating on ZE41A Magnesium Alloy Using Sintered WC/Cu Composite
U. Elaiyarasan, V. Satheeshkumar, and C. Senthilkumar
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 381–387 (2018)
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Science and Engineering of Materials (MINTSEM2018), Chidambaram, India, 1–2 February, 2018 – Part 2
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J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 153–154 (2018)
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Morphological Investigations of Nanostructured ZrO2 Coating on Ti–6Al–4V by Scanning Electron Microscopy
and Scanning Probe Microscopy
K. Karthik, V. Srinivasan, and B. Karthikeyan
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 155–159 (2018)
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Experimental Investigation on Machinability of Inconel 800 Using CNC WEDM and Modeling of Process Parameters
C. Nandakumar, B. Mohan, and Midthur A. Salman Khan
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 160–165 (2018)
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Evaluation of Tensile Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposite
V. Navaneetha Krishnan, C. Senthil Kumar, and G. Ganesan
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 166–170 (2018)
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Electrical Discharge Machining of Sillimanite Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites
M. Pethuraj, M. Uthayakumar, S. Rajakarunakaran, and S. Rajesh
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 171–175 (2018)
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Influence of Laser Scan Speed on Bronze Nickel Alloy Produced by Direct Metal Laser Sintering Techniquev
R. Rajesh and Mithun V. Kulkarni
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 176–180 (2018)
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Optimizing Chemical Vapor Deposition Parameters to Attain Minimum Diameter Carbon Nano Tubes by
Response Surface Methodology
V. Sivamaran, V. Balasubramanian, M. Gopalakrishnan, V. Viswabaskaran, and A. Gouravrao
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 181–189 (2018)
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Fracture Toughness Properties of Friction Stir Welded AA 7075-T651 Aluminium Alloy Joints
P. Sivaraja, D. Kanagarajan, and V. Balasubramanian
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 190–197 (2018)
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Microstructural Characteristics and Load Carrying Capability of Resistance Spot Welded Dual Phase (DP800)
Steel Joints
C. Rajarajan, P. Sivaraj, and V. Balasubramanian
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 198–203 (2018)
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Optimizing Linear Friction Welding Parameters to Attain Maximum Tensile Strength in Aluminum Alloy Joints
P. Sivaraj, J. Ahamed Bahavudeen, and V. Balasubramanian
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 204–210 (2018)
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Effects of Friction Pressure and Friction Time on the Mechanical and Microstructure Properties of Friction
Welded IN718 and SS410 Dissimilar Joints
P. Anitha, M. C. Majumder, V. Saravanan, and S. Rajakumar
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 211–216 (2018)
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Synthesis and Characterization of Few Layer Graphene Nanosheets for Supercapacitor Applications
S. A. Thaneswari
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 217–222 (2018)
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Direct Growth of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on Ni Foil by Chemical Vapor Deposition Method for
Supercapacitor Applications
S. A. Thaneswari
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Sensitivity Analysis of Delamination Factor in Drilling GFR Polyester Composites Using Brad and Spur Drill
T. V. Rajamurugan, A. Velmurugan, K. Syedjafar, and N. Muthukumaran
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 230–238 (2018)
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Microstructure and Surface Morphology Characterization of Laser Hardfaced INCONEL-625 Exposed to
Dry Sliding Wear
A. UmeshBala and R. Varahamoorthi
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 239–243 (2018)
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Tribological Characteristics of Aluminium Matrix Reinforced with Organic and Inorganic Particulates
S. Ramanathan and B. Vinod
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 244–253 (2018)
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Effect of Zener-Hollomon Parameter on the Flow Behaviour and Microstructure Evolution of Al-7Si-0.3Mg
Alloy with Organic and Inorganic Particles During Hot Deformation at Different Strain Rates
B. Vinod and S. Ramanathan
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 254–264 (2018)
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Influence of Higher Wall Angle on Formability in Spif of AISI 316L
A. Visagan and P. Ganesh
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 265–269 (2018)
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Optimization of Wear Parameters Using the Grey Relational Analysis
N. Mohamad Raffi, V. Srinivasan, and P. Narender Singh
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 270–277 (2018)
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Influence of Rotational Speed on Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics on the Rotary Friction
Welded LM25/10%SiC Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites
Abdul Ghani Khan and S. Rajakumar
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 278–281 (2018)
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Al (2014)-Nickel Coated SiC Composites Subjected to Equal
Channel Angular Pressing
M. Jaivignesh, A. Suresh Babu, S. Dhanalakshmi, and K. Shanmuga Sundaram
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 282–292 (2018)
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1–2 February, 2018 – Part 1
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ZnO/TiO₂ Nanocomposites Semiconductor for Bacterial Applications and Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Applications
N. Geetha, S. Sivaranjani, A. Ayeshamariam, M. Kavin Micheal, D. Saravankkumar, S. A. Fowziya, A. M. Uduman Mohideen,
and M. Jayachandran
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 3–11 (2018)
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High Performance Photo-Catalyst Based on Nanosized ZnO–TiO2 Nanoplatelets for Removal of RhB Under
Visible Light Irradiation
N. Geetha, S. Sivaranjani, A. Ayeshamariam, M. Siva Bharathy, S. Nivetha, K. Kaviyarasu, and M. Jayachandran
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 12–19 (2018)
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Study on Anticorrosion Behavior of Poly(N-vinylimidazole-co-methoxyethyl methacrylate) Based Coating
in the Aggressive Chloride Ion Environment
D. Thirumoolan, T. Siva, S. Sathiyanarayanan, K. Anver Basha, K. Kaviyarasu, A. Ayeshamariam, and M. Jayachandran
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 20–32 (2018)
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Jet Nebuliser Technique to Prepare Nickel Oxide Thin Films and Its Characterisations
R. Thirumamagal, A. Ayeshamariam, S. Gnanasaravanan, G. Balasubramaniyan, S. Nivetha, S. Abinaya,
and M. Jayachandran
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 33–38 (2018)
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Natural Biocide Loaded PLA Films for a Possible Packaging Application
S. Ananda Kumar and S. Aparna
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 39–47 (2018)
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A Facile Strategy for the Synthesis of Flower-Like Structures with Enhanced Nano-Porous Surfaces
P. Anandha Ganesh and D. Jeyakumar
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 48–53 (2018)
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Mechanical Characteristics of Chitosan Dispersed Poly Lactic Acid/Basalt Fiber Hybrid Composites
A. Arul Jeya Kumar, I. Ashok Kumar, V. Srinivasan, and N. Mohamad Raffi
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 54–60 (2018)
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A Study on the Interface Microstructure of Diffusion Bonded AISI410/SU718 Dissimilar Joints
A. Arun Negemiya, S. Rajakumar, and V. Balasubramanian
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 61–64 (2018)
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Wear Study on Basalt, Flax and Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Phenolic Composites
I. Ashok Kumar, A. Arul Jeya Kumar, V. Srinivasan, and N. Mohammad Raffi
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 65–71 (2018)
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Fractography Analysis and Modeling Studies on Friction Stir Welded AA6061/SiC Composite
P. Manoj Kumar, K. Balamurugan, S. Gowthaman, S. Mohammad Ghouse, and K. V. Suryaharshith
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 72–78 (2018)
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Modeling of Electrical Discharge Coating Parameters Using Artificial Neural Network
U. Elaiyarasan, V. Satheeshkumar, and C. Senthilkumar
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 79–84 (2018)
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Investigation of Mechanical Behaviour on Bagasse/Basalt Reinforced Poly Lactic Acid Hybrid Composites:
Tensile, Flexural, Impact and Water Absorption
M. Francis Luther King, A. Arul Jeyakumar, and V. Srinivasan
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 85–91 (2018)
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Investigation of Thermal Properties on Bagasse/Basalt Fiber Reinforced Poly Lactic Acid Hybrid Composites
M. Francis Luther King, A. Arul Jeyakumar, and V. Srinivasan
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 92–100 (2018)
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Experimental Study on the Stress–Strain Relationship of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Lateral Ties
Confined Engineered Fiber Reinforced Concrete Under Axial Compression
P. Ganesan and P. Sivaraj
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 101–106 (2018)
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Mechanical and Micro-Structural Characteristics of Al SiC Metal Matrix with TiO₂ Nano Composites
N. Prem Kumar and N. Mani
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 107–111 (2018)
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Mechanical Behaviour of Palm Seed Shell Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Tensile, Flexural and
Impact Properties
T. Purushothaman and M. Francis Luther King
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 112–117 (2018)
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An Investigation on the Mechanical Properties of Nano-Al₂O₃ and TiC Reinforced Aluminum Matrix
Hybrid Composites
S. Ravindran, N. Mani, M. Francis Luther King, and R. Vimalathithan
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 118–124 (2018)
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Mechanical Properties of Al 6061/TiB₂ In-Situ Formed Metal Matrix Composites
B. Gobalakrishnan, P. R. Lakshminarayanan, and R. Varahamoorthi
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 125–130 (2018)
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Interaction of Tryptophan Single Amino Acid Derived Nanotubes with Copper Nanoparticles Study
Through Microscopic Tool
R. Govindhan and B. Karthikeyan
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 131–137 (2018)
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Influence of Copper and Iron on Corrosion of Gravity Die Cast Al–Si–Mg–Ni Alloys
S. Gunabalan and R. Elansezhian
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 138–142 (2018)
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Nanoscale Zero Valent Iron Supported on Montmorillonite Clay for the Removal of Cu(II) from Aqueous Solution
K. Jayaraj, A. Rajeswari, E. JackcinaStobel Christy, G. Aruna Devi, and Anitha Pius
J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 13, 143–151 (2018)
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