scholarly journals An investigation of the relationship between thermal imaging and digital thermometer testing at the knee

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renuka Erande ◽  
Paola Dey ◽  
Jim Richards ◽  
James Selfe
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Digital Thermometer ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals The Perceived Need To Be Hot: An Investigation Of The Relationship Between Belief In Sexual Stereotypes And Erectile Dysfunction In Gay Men Using Thermal Imaging

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Faaborg-Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Gay Men ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Risky Sex ◽  
Automatic Thoughts ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Sexual Stereotypes ◽  
Subjective Sexual Arousal ◽  
The Relationship

Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been associated with considerable mental health and interpersonal problems, an increase in risky sex, and is particularly prevalent among gay and bisexual men. Psychological treatment protocols for sexual dysfunctions often aim at challenging beliefs and cognitions about the importance of a “perfect sexual performance,” known as sexual stereotypes. However, to date, little empirical evidence exists for the relationship between ED and belief in sexual stereotypes (BSS). To address this gap, 70 gay men were recruited; 30 with ED and 40 healthy controls. Participants completed a battery of questionnaires, including a measure of BSS, followed by having their genital temperature measured using a thermal imaging camera, while viewing a sexually explicit film. The study had four main objectives: (1) to evaluate between group differences in subjective sexual arousal and physiological arousal; (2) to examine within group differences in the effects of BSS on physiological and self-reported sexual arousal; (3) to evaluate the relationship between BSS, negative automatic thoughts during sex, and ED; and (4) to evaluate the relationship between ED and risky sex among gay men. Results revealed significant between-group differences in physiological arousal, but not in subjective sexual arousal. While between-group differences were found in BSS, no within-group differences were found in the relation of BSS on physiological and self-reported sexual arousal. No significant relationships were found between BSS, negative automatic thoughts, and ED. Participants with ED were found to be significantly more likely to use erectile enhancing drugs, but no significant differences in condom removal were found between groups; however, substantially more individuals with ED (23.3%) reported removing condoms prior to the completion of sexual activity, as compared to healthy controls (5%). Findings of this study contribute to improving psychological treatments for gay men with ED, as well as better understanding pathways leading to risky sex in gay men.

scholarly journals Thermal Imaging Reliability for Estimating Grain Yield and Carbon Isotope Discrimination in Wheat Genotypes: Importance of the Environmental Conditions

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 2676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastián Romero-Bravo ◽  
Ana María Méndez-Espinoza ◽  
Miguel Garriga ◽  
Félix Estrada ◽  
Alejandro Escobar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Mediterranean Climate ◽  
Vapor Pressure Deficit ◽  
Stress Condition ◽  
Water Status ◽  
Canopy Temperature ◽  
Spring Bread Wheat ◽  
Wheat Genotypes ◽  
The Relationship

Canopy temperature (Tc) by thermal imaging is a useful tool to study plant water status and estimate other crop traits. This work seeks to estimate grain yield (GY) and carbon discrimination (Δ13C) from stress degree day (SDD = Tc − air temperature, Ta), considering the effect of a number of environmental variables such as the averages of the maximum vapor pressure deficit (VPDmax) and the ambient temperature (Tmax), and the soil water content (SWC). For this, a set of 384 and a subset of 16 genotypes of spring bread wheat were evaluated in two Mediterranean-climate sites under water stress (WS) and full irrigation (FI) conditions, in 2011 and 2012, and 2014 and 2015, respectively. The relationship between the GY of the 384 wheat genotypes and SDD was negative and highly significant in 2011 (r2 = 0.52 to 0.68), but not significant in 2012 (r2 = 0.03 to 0.12). Under WS, the average GY, Δ13C, and SDD of wheat genotypes growing in ten environments were more associated with changes in VPDmax and Tmax than with the SWC. Therefore, the amount of water available to the plant is not enough information to assume that a particular genotype is experiencing a stress condition.

THE PROCESS OF THERMAL IMAGING INSPECTION OF BUILDING ENVELOPES

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 66-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandr Ignatyuk ◽  
S. Nikolenko ◽  
Svetlana Sazonova
Keyword(s):  
Heat Flux ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Heat Flux Density ◽  
Thermal Imager ◽  
Federal Law ◽  
Building Envelopes ◽  
Digital Thermometer ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Energy Survey

The paper analyzes and develops proposals to improve the energy efficiency of the building of MBOU «Lyceum No. 65» in Voronezh. The energy survey was carried out in order to comply with the requirements of Article 13 of Federal Law of November 23, 2010 No. 261-ФЗ «On Energy Saving and on Improving Energy Efficiency and on Amending Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation». The survey was carried out using a Testo 881-2 thermal imager, a digital thermometer Testo 905-T2, a meter of heat flux density and ITP temperature - MG4.03 / 5 (I) «Potok».

scholarly journals Heating Characteristics of Film Prepared with Polymer Composites Containing Graphite

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seojin Kim ◽  
Weontae Oh ◽  
Jong-Seong Bae ◽  
Jeong Hyun Yeum ◽  
Jaehyung Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Infrared Thermal Imaging ◽  
Dc Voltage ◽  
Copper Electrodes ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Imaging Camera ◽  
Pet Film ◽  
The Relationship

Heating films were prepared by using poly(methyl methacrylate) and polybutadiene composites containing graphite. The heating film was prepared by casting the as-made polymer composite on PET film. Copper electrodes were attached to both ends of the as-prepared film, and the heating characteristics of the film was analyzed while applying DC voltage. The electrical conductivity and the heating temperature of the heating films depended on the size, the structure, the content and the dispersion characteristics of the graphite in the composite. The electrical resistance of the heating film was controlled to adjust the heating temperature of the film. The relationship between the physical/chemical structure and the heating characteristics of the composite film was studied by measuring the heating temperature as functions of film thickness and resistance by using an infrared thermal imaging camera. The lower the film resistance, the higher the heating temperature of the film. The surface temperature was uniform throughout the film.

scholarly journals Thermal imaging observations of the surface of a gauge block

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 01048
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Dziarski
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Lateral Surface ◽  
Measurement Method ◽  
Uncertainty Of Measurement ◽  
Gauge Block ◽  
The Relationship

This paper proposes a method for determining the time at which the temperature of surface of a gauge block will be established. The relationship between the temperature of a gauge block, its length and the value of uncertainty of measurement when calibrating using this block was explained. Attention was paid to problems resulting from the applied measurement method. Particular attention was paid to thermal imaging observations of the lateral surface of a gauge block

scholarly journals The Perceived Need To Be Hot: An Investigation Of The Relationship Between Belief In Sexual Stereotypes And Erectile Dysfunction In Gay Men Using Thermal Imaging

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Faaborg-Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Gay Men ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Risky Sex ◽  
Automatic Thoughts ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Sexual Stereotypes ◽  
Subjective Sexual Arousal ◽  
The Relationship

Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been associated with considerable mental health and interpersonal problems, an increase in risky sex, and is particularly prevalent among gay and bisexual men. Psychological treatment protocols for sexual dysfunctions often aim at challenging beliefs and cognitions about the importance of a “perfect sexual performance,” known as sexual stereotypes. However, to date, little empirical evidence exists for the relationship between ED and belief in sexual stereotypes (BSS). To address this gap, 70 gay men were recruited; 30 with ED and 40 healthy controls. Participants completed a battery of questionnaires, including a measure of BSS, followed by having their genital temperature measured using a thermal imaging camera, while viewing a sexually explicit film. The study had four main objectives: (1) to evaluate between group differences in subjective sexual arousal and physiological arousal; (2) to examine within group differences in the effects of BSS on physiological and self-reported sexual arousal; (3) to evaluate the relationship between BSS, negative automatic thoughts during sex, and ED; and (4) to evaluate the relationship between ED and risky sex among gay men. Results revealed significant between-group differences in physiological arousal, but not in subjective sexual arousal. While between-group differences were found in BSS, no within-group differences were found in the relation of BSS on physiological and self-reported sexual arousal. No significant relationships were found between BSS, negative automatic thoughts, and ED. Participants with ED were found to be significantly more likely to use erectile enhancing drugs, but no significant differences in condom removal were found between groups; however, substantially more individuals with ED (23.3%) reported removing condoms prior to the completion of sexual activity, as compared to healthy controls (5%). Findings of this study contribute to improving psychological treatments for gay men with ED, as well as better understanding pathways leading to risky sex in gay men.

scholarly journals Heating Characteristics of Films Prepared with Polymer-Graphite Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seojin Kim ◽  
Weontae Oh ◽  
Jong-Seong Bae ◽  
Seong Baek Yang ◽  
Jeong Hyun Yeum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Infrared Thermal Imaging ◽  
Copper Electrodes ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Imaging Camera ◽  
Pet Film ◽  
Graphite Composites ◽  
The Relationship

Heating films were prepared by using poly(methyl methacrylate) and polybutadiene composites containing graphite. The heating film was prepared by casting the as-made polymer composite on the PET film. Copper electrodes were attached to both ends of the as-prepared film, and the heating characteristics of the film were analyzed while applying the DC voltage. The electrical conductivity and the heating temperature of the heating films depended on the size, the structure, the content, and the dispersion characteristics of the graphite in the composite. The electrical resistance of the heating film was controlled to adjust the heating temperature of the film. The relationship between the physical/chemical structure and the heating characteristics of the composite film was studied by measuring the heating temperature as functions of film thickness and resistance by using an infrared thermal imaging camera. The lower the film resistance, the higher the heating temperature of the film. The surface temperature was uniform throughout the film.

scholarly journals The Use of Thermal Imaging in the Evaluation of Temperature Effects of Radiotherapy in Patients after Mastectomy—First Study

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (21) ◽  
pp. 7068
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Baic ◽  
Dominika Plaza ◽  
Barbara Lange ◽  
Marta Reudelsdorf-Ullmann ◽  
Łukasz Michalecki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Thermal Imaging ◽  
Temperature Effects ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Temperature Changes ◽  
Imaging Camera ◽  
Temperature Parameter ◽  
Quantitative Analyses ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the study was to evaluate the temperature parameter of the breast area in patients undergoing radiotherapy at various intervals. The relationship between temperature changes on the patient’s skin and the time after the end of radiotherapy was studied. Measurements with a thermal imaging camera were performed in a group of twelve volunteers. Six of them were healthy women who did not have thermal asymmetry between the breasts, whereas six were diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent mastectomy due to the advanced stage of the disease. The patients were qualified for radiation therapy. Thermographic examinations were performed before treatment, two months later and then six months after the end of the treatment. Temperature differences between the healthy breasts and the treated areas were assessed. Additionally, the correlation between a patient’s skin temperature changes and the time after the end of radiotherapy was analyzed. The highest skin temperature increase (1.47 °C) was observed 6 months after the end of RT compared to the measurement before treatment. It seems that thermovision may bring a new tool for quantitative analyses of the temperature effects of radiotherapy.

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