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Trade Preferences: Economic Issues and Policy Options [PDF]

, 2010
[Excerpt] Since 1974, Congress has created multiple trade preference programs designed to foster economic growth, reform, and development in less developed countries. These programs give temporary, non-reciprocal, duty-free U.S.
Hornbeck, J. F, Jones, Vivian C, Villareal, M. Angeles   +2 more
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A Framework for Subgroup Dynamics Through the System Dynamics Lens: An Integrative Review of the Attribute and the Network Views

Journal of Organizational Behavior, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Subgroups are dynamic entities evolving constantly in response to changing contexts and time. Although scholars from both the attribute and the network views have acknowledged that subgroups are inherently complex and fluid, research in these traditions has remained bifurcated, with limited efforts to integrate the two perspectives to more ...
Jinhee Moon, Chunghyun Oh, Chou‐Yu Tsai, Semin Park   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advanced mesh knitted curtain fabric for electromagnetic interference shielding

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics
In modern society, a wide variety of electronic devices, such as those linked to Wi-Fi routers and power outlets, emit significant electromagnetic radiation.
Usman Ahmed, Tanveer Hussain, Hafiz Shehbaz Ahmad   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Air Permeability, Shock Absorption Ability, and Flexural Strength of 3D-Printed Perforated ABS Polymer Sheets with 3D-Knitted Fabric Cushioning for Sports Face Guard Applications. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel), 2021
Aung TK, Churei H, Tanabe G, Kinjo R, Togawa K, Li C, Tsuchida Y, Tun PS, Hlaing S, Takahashi H, Ueno T.   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Internal geometry of structurally stitched NCF preforms [PDF]

, 2007
Internal geometry of a textile reinforcement is an important factor of the reinforcement performance during the composite manufacturing and service life.
Koissin, Vitaly, Lomov, Stepan V., Verpoest, Ignaas   +2 more
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Built by Love: Romantic Relationship Motives and Do‐It‐Yourself Product Consumption

Psychology &Marketing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Do‐it‐yourself (DIY) products are widespread in the marketplace yet remain under‐researched. The present study therefore investigates consumers’ preferences for DIY products from an evolutionary psychology perspective. Specifically, we explore how the activation of two romantic relationship motives affects men's and women's DIY product ...
Ali Gohary, Astrid Nørfelt, Eugene Y. Chan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fabric sensors – modelling deformation in knitted fabrics [PDF]

, 2018
Fabric sensors are made from knitted conductive yarn and can be used to measure extension in wearable technologies and composite structures. Wearable technologies have considerable potential in sport and medical applications, for example recording limb ...
Brown, Louise P., McNally, Donal, Miller, Katrina   +2 more
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Do cultural taboos regulate hunting in transitioning Indigenous communities? The case of the Idu Mishmi of Northeast India

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract There is rising recognition of resource‐use rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) within wildlife conservation. Historically, sociocultural institutions ensured wildlife sustainability in many IPLC areas. However, the future viability of such institutions is uncertain as IPLCs change in response to external pressures and ...
Sahil Nijhawan, Achili Mihu, Iho Tapo, Alinji Rondo, Jibi Pulu, Marcus Rowcliffe   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

How can children and young people have a voice in urban treescapes?

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Scientific understanding of climate change has, to date, failed to result in sufficient action. This paper proposes that a deficit model of top‐down learning and dissemination in relation to public engagement with science may be part of the problem, particularly when considering the attitudes, values and empowerment of children and young ...
Simon Carr, Abi Hackett, Kate Pahl, Samyia Ambreen, Khawla Badwan, Elizabeth Curtis, Susannah Gill, Ambika Kapoor, Peter Lawrence, Johan Siebers, Jan White   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tracking Chart 2006 Nike, Sri Lanka 010270355E [PDF]

, 2006
This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide.
Fair Labor Association
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