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Characteristics, properties and limitations of per‐ or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and fluoropolymers

Polymer International, EarlyView.
An overview and categorization of man‐made per‐ or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) including low‐molar‐mass and high‐molar‐mass fluorochemicals, and their international regulations is presented. Though certain PFASs are toxic, bioaccumulative and cross the human cellular membranes, others, such as fluoropolymers, are safe, reliable and involved in ...
Bruno Améduri
wiley   +1 more source

Adaptation of Finnish cross-country skiers to climate change

Fennia: International Journal of Geography, 2009
Cross-country skiing has a long history in Finland, and it is a part of the national identity of Finns. This study on cross-country skiers’ adaptation to changing climate describes groups of cross-country skiers with reference to their motives for skiing,
Mia Landauer, Tuija Sievänen, Marjo Neuvonen   +2 more
doaj  

The analysis of the relationship between respiratory functions and body compositions of alpine discipline and cross-country skiing athletes

Turkish Journal of Kinesiology
The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between respiratory functions and body compositions of elite athletes in alpine disciplines and cross-country skiing through their comparison.
Buket Sevindik Aktaş
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Shifting standards due to social class? The role of social class background in CEO career outcomes

Strategic Management Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Research Summary This study investigates how social class background shapes CEO career outcomes. Extending the shifting standards model to post‐appointment evaluation, we theorize that CEOs from lower‐class backgrounds face persistently high confirmatory standards, producing asymmetric consequences.
Michelle Lee, Shelby L. Gai
wiley   +1 more source

The Russians Are the Fastest in Marathon Cross-Country Skiing: The “Engadin Ski Marathon” [PDF]

BioMed Research International, 2017
It is well known that athletes from a specific region or country are dominating certain sports disciplines such as marathon running or Ironman triathlon; however, little relevant information exists on cross-country skiing. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the aspect of region and nationality in one of the largest cross-country
Nikolaidis, Pantelis Theodoros, Heller, Jan, Knechtle, Beat   +2 more
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The Fall of the Queen of Nordic Skiing: A comparative analysis of the Swedish and Norwegian media coverage of the Therese Johaug scandal

Nordicom Review, 2019
In 2016, Norwegian cross-country skier Therese Johaug made her positive doping test public. We compare how the Norwegian and Swedish media covered the ensuing scandal with the aim of discovering how constructions of subjectivity, national identity, anti ...
Wagner Ulrik, Kristiansen Elsa
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Społeczne preferencje wśród osób biegających na nartach na terenach leśnych [PDF]

Leśne Prace Badawcze
There is currently growing interest in active recreation in forest areas. The most common forms of recreation include walking, running and cycling.
Agnieszka Mandziuk, Justyna Radomska, Irena Łukawska   +2 more
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Mark Wooden: Contributions to Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, HILDA and Inter‐Disciplinary Research on Panel Data

Australian Economic Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article reviews Mark Wooden's contributions over the last 40 years to Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, the HILDA Survey, and inter‐disciplinary research relating to work, family and well‐being. He has had an extraordinary academic career, including 23 years as Director of the HILDA survey.
Peter Dawkins
wiley   +1 more source

Dominant leg strength and proficiency in cross-country skiing

Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2013
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of cross-country skiing training on dominant leg strength. The study included fifteen junior and twelve youth cross country skiers, and fourteen sedentary male volunteers. Test data were obtained from
Ebru Cetin
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Climate Change and (Mal)Adaptation in Tourism‐Intensive Alpine Regions

The Political Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Tourism, especially in winter, accounts for a large share of economic income in Alpine regions. At the same time, these regions are more severely affected by climate change, leading to shorter winter seasons and reduced snow cover. This presents a pressing issue for areas reliant on income from winter tourism through activities such as skiing.
Valentina Ausserladscheider
wiley   +1 more source