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ArticlePloS one2022

GIFT: An ImageJ macro for automated fiber diameter quantification.

Jennifer Huling, Andreas Götz, Niels Grabow, Sabine Illner

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Article in PloS one, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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Jennifer HulingInstitute for Biomedical Engineering, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-5588-8922
Andreas GötzInstitute for Biomedical Engineering, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-0463-8741
Niels GrabowInstitute for Biomedical Engineering, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany.
Sabine IllnerInstitute for Biomedical Engineering, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-2033-2964

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper details the development and testing of the GIFT macro, which is a freely available program for ImageJ for the automated measurement of fiber diameters in SEM images of electrospun materials. The GIFT macro applies a validated method which distinguishes fiber diameters based on distance frequencies within an image. In this work, we introduce an applied version of the GIFT method which has been designed to be user-friendly while still allowing complete control over the various parameters involved in the image processing steps. The macro quickly processes large data sets and creates results that are reproducible and accurate. The program outputs both raw data and fiber diameter averages, so that the user can quickly assess the results and has the opportunity for further analysis if desired. The GIFT macro was compared directly to other software designed for fiber diameter measurements and was found to have comparable or lower average error, especially when measuring very small fibers, and reduced processing times per image. The macro, detailed instructions for use, and sample images are freely available online (https://github.com/IBMTRostock/GIFT). We believe that the GIFT macro is a valuable new tool for researchers looking to quickly, easily and reliably assess fiber diameters in electrospun materials.

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Image Processing, Computer-AssistedSoftwareDietary FiberDietary Fiber

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PMID36191031
PMCPMC9529089

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