Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Stimulants01:29

Stimulants

1.2K
Stimulants are substances that enhance neural activity and elevate dopamine levels in the brain, leading to their highly addictive nature. These drugs include cocaine, amphetamines, MDMA, caffeine, and nicotine, each with distinct mechanisms of action and varied health implications.
Cocaine can be administered via snorting, injection, or smoking. It primarily functions by blocking the reuptake of dopamine, resulting in a euphoric high characterized by an intense sensation of happiness and...
1.2K
Distillation: Vapor–Liquid Equilibria01:01

Distillation: Vapor–Liquid Equilibria

5.0K
Distillation is a separation technique that takes advantage of the boiling point properties of disparate elements in a mixture. To perform distillation, we begin by heating a miscible mixture of two liquids with a significant difference in boiling points (at least 20°C). As the solution heats up and reaches the bubble point of the more volatile component, some molecules of the more volatile component transition into the gas phase and travel upward into the condenser, which is a glass tube...
5.0K
Vaporization01:18

Vaporization

38.9K
The physical form of a substance changes by changing its temperature. For example, raising the temperature of a liquid causes the liquid to vaporize (convert into vapor). The process is called vaporization—a surface phenomenon. For vaporization to occur, kinetic energy must be greater than the intermolecular forces that keep molecules bonded. The amount of energy needed to vaporize a quantity of liquid at a given pressure and a constant temperature is called the heat of vaporization. When...
38.9K
Taste Buds and Receptors01:20

Taste Buds and Receptors

5.7K
Gustation, or the sense of taste, is intrinsically linked to the anatomical structures located on the tongue. This organ's surface, along with the entirety of the oral cavity, is adorned with stratified squamous epithelium. Evident on the tongue are elevated structures known as papillae (singular = papilla), which house the mechanisms for the transduction of gustatory stimuli. Four distinct types of papillae exist, each identified by their unique morphological attributes: the circumvallate,...
5.7K
Oral Drug Delivery Systems: Introduction01:23

Oral Drug Delivery Systems: Introduction

153
Oral drug delivery is the most common route of administration due to its convenience, cost-effectiveness, and high patient compliance. It enables precise formulation to ensure proper drug dosage and bioavailability. The development of oral dosage forms considers drug properties such as solubility, stability, and absorption to optimize therapeutic efficacy.Tablets, capsules, liquids, and chewable formulations enhance drug stability, mask undesirable tastes, and improve patient experience.
153
Gustation01:43

Gustation

53.4K
Gustation is a chemical sense that, along with olfaction (smell), contributes to our perception of taste. It starts with the activation of receptors by chemical compounds (tastants) dissolved in the saliva. The saliva and filiform papillae on the tongue distribute the tastants and increase their exposure to the taste receptors.
53.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Assessing the abuse liability of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-authorized electronic nicotine delivery systems: Impact of nicotine flux, flavor, and menthol cigarette smoking status.

Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology·2026
Same author

Association between Quitline Facility Type and Subsequent Client Contact.

Health behavior and policy review·2026
Same author

Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among refugee women at Dzaleka refugee camp in Malawi.

Vaccine·2026
Same author

"They don't care": The implications of systemic racism on Black women's help-seeking during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social science & medicine (1982)·2026
Same author

E-cigarette use in vehicles: factors associated with secondhand exposure and behaviour from a US young adult sample in 2024.

Tobacco control·2026
Same author

Acute effects of electronic nicotine delivery system liquid nicotine form and sweet enhancer among people who use inhaled tobacco products.

Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 17, 2026

Generation of Electronic Cigarette Aerosol by a Third-Generation Machine-Vaping Device: Application to Toxicological Studies
08:39

Generation of Electronic Cigarette Aerosol by a Third-Generation Machine-Vaping Device: Application to Toxicological Studies

Published on: August 25, 2018

26.6K

Reasons for using flavored liquids among electronic cigarette users: A concept mapping study.

Eric K Soule1, Alexa A Lopez1, Mignonne C Guy2

  • 1Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychology, Center for the Study of Tobacco Products, PO Box 980205, Richmond, VA 23298, United States.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|July 28, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Flavored electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is driven by enjoyment and a better taste compared to traditional cigarettes. These findings suggest flavors may enhance the rewarding effects of e-cigarettes.

Keywords:
Concept mappingElectronic cigarettesFlavorsMixed methods

More Related Videos

Comparing the Effects of Electronic Cigarette Vapor and Cigarette Smoke in a Novel In Vivo Exposure System
10:44

Comparing the Effects of Electronic Cigarette Vapor and Cigarette Smoke in a Novel In Vivo Exposure System

Published on: May 24, 2017

12.2K
A Microcontroller Operated Device for the Generation of Liquid Extracts from Conventional Cigarette Smoke and Electronic Cigarette Aerosol
09:30

A Microcontroller Operated Device for the Generation of Liquid Extracts from Conventional Cigarette Smoke and Electronic Cigarette Aerosol

Published on: January 18, 2018

9.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2026

Generation of Electronic Cigarette Aerosol by a Third-Generation Machine-Vaping Device: Application to Toxicological Studies
08:39

Generation of Electronic Cigarette Aerosol by a Third-Generation Machine-Vaping Device: Application to Toxicological Studies

Published on: August 25, 2018

26.6K
Comparing the Effects of Electronic Cigarette Vapor and Cigarette Smoke in a Novel In Vivo Exposure System
10:44

Comparing the Effects of Electronic Cigarette Vapor and Cigarette Smoke in a Novel In Vivo Exposure System

Published on: May 24, 2017

12.2K
A Microcontroller Operated Device for the Generation of Liquid Extracts from Conventional Cigarette Smoke and Electronic Cigarette Aerosol
09:30

A Microcontroller Operated Device for the Generation of Liquid Extracts from Conventional Cigarette Smoke and Electronic Cigarette Aerosol

Published on: January 18, 2018

9.0K

Area of Science:

  • Tobacco Control
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Electronic cigarettes (ECIGs) deliver inhaled aerosolized liquids, frequently containing flavorants.
  • Limited research has explored the specific role of flavors in ECIG initiation and sustained use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the motivations behind flavored ECIG use.
  • To employ a mixed-method concept mapping (CM) approach to understand user-defined reasons for flavor preference.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-six adult ECIG users completed three online CM tasks.
  • Participants brainstormed, sorted, and rated reasons for using flavored e-liquids.
  • Statistical analysis generated a cluster map of user-identified motivations.

Main Results:

  • Five primary clusters emerged: Increased Satisfaction/Enjoyment, Better Feel/Taste than Cigarettes, Variety/Customization, Food Craving Suppression, and Social Impacts.
  • Reasons related to 'Increased Satisfaction/Enjoyment' and 'Better Feel/Taste than Cigarettes' received the highest ratings.
  • Some users perceived flavors as masking agents for less palatable tastes, potentially increasing ECIG palatability.

Conclusions:

  • Flavored ECIGs are utilized for a diverse range of reasons, extending beyond simple sensory appeal.
  • The findings suggest that flavors might amplify the rewarding and potentially addictive properties of ECIGs.
  • Further research is warranted to fully understand the complex interplay between flavors and ECIG use behaviors.