Assessment of blurring effect and its associated factors by using ImageJ: a multiparameter double holes contrast-detail phantom study

Pauzi, Nur Farahana and Abdul Majid, Zafri Azran and Wan Hussin, Wan Muhamad Nasuha and Sapuan, Abdul Halim and Che Azimin, Mohd Zulfaezal (2017) Assessment of blurring effect and its associated factors by using ImageJ: a multiparameter double holes contrast-detail phantom study. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 1 (2). pp. 108-119. E-ISSN 2600-8491

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Abstract

Introduction: X-ray is produced in form of divergent beam. The beamdivergence results to blurring effect that influences image diagnosis. Thus, the blurring effect assessment should be enrolled within the quality control (QC) program of an imaging unit.Method: this study is conducted by using multiparameter double holescontrast-detail (MDHCD) phantom to define the blurring effect and its associated factors which include the source-to-image receptor distance (SID), object thickness, and object distance from centre. This study was conducted by exposing the phantom with x-ray where the factors were manipulated. ImageJ software was used to analysethe phantom images by plotting pixel intensity curves and measuring area under the curves (AUC) of two areas (area1 and area2). 2). Results: From the result, increased SID (750-1250-1750) mm, decreases the AUC reading (area 1; 415-328-306, area 2; 454-339-308) Pixel-per-millimeter (Ppmm). When object thickness increases (13-18-23) mm, AUC increases (area 1; 262-321-349, area 2; 274-333-386) Ppmm. Lastly, when the distance from center is increased (50-100-150) mm, AUC increases (area 1; 401-438-449, area 2; 459- 477-487) Ppmm. Conclusion: In conclusion, the blurring effect is more prominent as the SID decreases and the object thickness and distance from center increase.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	MDHCD phantom, Blurring effect, SID, X-ray beam divergence
Subjects:	Q Science > QC Physics T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Optometry and Visual Science
Depositing User:	Dr. Zafri Azran Abdul Majid
Date Deposited:	10 Aug 2026 23:05
Last Update:	10 Aug 2026 23:05
Queue Number:	2026-08-Q4623
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/130654

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