Whole body scanning as a tool for clothing sizing: effects on women’s body satisfaction

Abstract

Whole-body scanning is increasingly used in the clothing industry, including in large-scale sizing surveys and virtual fitting. However, the impacts of 3D scanning on women’s body satisfaction are unclear as no previous studies have investigated impacts in a controlled experiment. This experiment investigated any causal effect of 3D whole-body scanning, as used in clothing applications, on women’s body satisfaction. Seventy women aged 18–35?years completed body image measures at baseline, immediately post-test, and two weeks later. At post-test relative to controls and controlling for baseline scores, women randomly allocated to the scanner condition scored significantly higher on Body Areas Satisfaction and significantly lower on Self-classified Weight, and positive effects persisted two weeks beyond the experimental session. Results suggest that whole-body scanning may improve women’s body satisfaction and reduce perceived overweight relative to controls, though further research is necessary to examine the reliability of this effect and underlying mechanisms.     

Influence of synthesis process on the dielectric properties of B-doped SiC powders

Fine powders (～0.7 μm) of SiC doped with 3 mol% and 10 mol% B were successfully produced by mechanical activation assisted self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (MASHS). The experimental results showed that the presence of B caused a reduction in the combustion temperature, shrinkage of the crystal lattice, an increase in the tendency of the grains to be crystallized, and a decrease in the dielectric properties in the frequency range between 8.2 and 12.4 GHz, specifically the real (?′) and the imaginary parts (?″) of complex permittivity and the loss tangent (tan δ). Analysis of the results suggests that B ions should be preferably accommodated in the Si sites of the SiC lattice and cause a reduction in the number of defects (V_Si, V_C, and C_Si), which results in a decrease in the dielectric properties. Comparison of the experimental results of this study with results reported in similar earlier studies reveals that the influence of B on the dielectric properties of the B-SiC powders depends strongly on the synthesis process.     

5-O-(alpha-D-galactopyranosyl)-D-glycero-pent-2-enono-1,4-lactone: characterization in the oxalate-producing fungus, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Extracts of sclerotia from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, a fungal phytopathogen, contain two electrochemically-active constituents, D-glycero-pent-2-enono-1,4-lactone (trivial name: D-erythroascorbic acid), and a previously unidentified compound, here characterized as 5-O-(alpha-D-galactopyranosyl)-D-glycero-pent-2-enono-1,4-lactone on the basis of its physical and chemical properties and its two hydrolytic products, D-galactose and D-erythroascorbic acid. Treatment of this galactoside with alkaline hydrogen peroxide produces oxalic acid as observed earlier with erythroascorbic acid.     

Line and point cluster models for spatial health data

Spatial cluster modelling of small area disease incidence and mortality has previously focused on clusters where excess risk is distributed around fixed points, and the aim is the reconstruction of these points (cluster centers). Often there is a need to assess clusters of a different form, such as around roads or river systems. These clusters are often linear or can be approximated by combinations of several linear segments. In this paper the recovery of point and line clusters is considered jointly. An example application is given where both linear or point clustering could be present.     

The use of cursor measures for motion-impaired computer users

“Point and click” interactions remain one of the key features of graphical user interfaces (GUIs). People with motion-impairments, however, can often have difficulty with accurate control of standard pointing devices. This paper discusses work that aims to reveal the nature of these difficulties through analyses that consider the cursor’s path of movement. A range of cursor measures was applied, and a number of them were found to be significant in capturing the differences between able-bodied users and motion-impaired users, as well as the differences between a haptic force feedback condition and a control condition. The cursor measures found in the literature, however, do not make up a comprehensive list, but provide a starting point for analysing cursor movements more completely. Six new cursor characteristics for motion-impaired users are introduced to capture aspects of cursor movement different from those already proposed. Published online: 6 November 2002     

ESI‐MS Study of Some C10 Iridoid Glycosides

Abstract

Five C₁₀ iridoid glycosides (shanzhiside methyl ester, lamalbide, lamiide, sesamoside, and 5‐desoxysesamoside) were examined by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI‐MS). Considerable differences were observed in positive ion and negative ion mode. Only the positive ion spectra were useful for molecular mass determination on the basis of molecular alkali metal adducts, with the exception of two iridoids containing all 5β‐OH, 7β‐OH and 8β‐OH groups. Fragment characteristics for distinct functionalities were observed. Chelation studies of each iridoid with three different alkali metals were also conducted.     

Synthesis of Y3Al5O12:Eu2+ Phosphor by a Facile Hydrogen Iodide‐AssistedSol–Gel Method

Pure yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) phosphor doped with Eu²⁺ has been successfully synthesized by a facile sol–gel method. The use of hydrogen iodide aimed to get Eu²⁺ ions, confirmed by X‐ray absorption near‐edge structure (XANES) analysis. Nearly spherical and well dispersed particles were synthesized. The produced YAG:Eu²⁺ phosphor powder had a broad emission band in the range of 400–600 nm with a peak at 480 nm, attributed to the allowed 4f⁷–4f⁶5d¹ transition of electrons in Eu²⁺ ions. The proposed method could also be expanded to prepare many other Eu²⁺‐doped phosphors with a solution method.