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Effects of different footwear on landing forces from a grand jeté in trained dancers [PDF]

, 2009
The Grand Jete movement is a popular leap elevation movement used in ballet, modern, contemporary and jazz dance. The move involves taking off from one foot and landing on the other foot reaching the highest point possible in the air and lifting legs to ...
Hanley, B, Miller, S
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Fiber‐type soft bioelectronics for wearable and implantable sensing and therapy

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Fiber‐type soft bioelectronics are emerging as versatile platforms for wearable and implantable health monitoring and therapeutic applications. These bioelectronics use organic and inorganic matrices combined with advanced fillers, which feature high conductivity, electrochemical sensitivity, softness, and biocompatibility.
Haneul Kim, Hak Yong Kim, Ja Hoon Koo, Gi Doo Cha, Dae‐Hyeong Kim, Hye Jin Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ankle sprain risk and contributing factors among women wearing high heels at work

Journal of Social & Health Sciences
High heel use in professional environments is a common occupational norm for women, particularly in the hospitality, retail, and fashion industries. However, extended and repetitive use may increase the risk of ankle injuries.
Sana Babar, Aqsa Hafeez, Muhammad Omer Rana, Iqra Tabassum, Mubariz Ali, Rohaab Asghar   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Addressing the Attitude Behaviour Perception Gap—Multimethod Sustainable Tourist Behaviour Evaluation

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Quantitative and perceptual studies have been used to define and model sustainable tourist behaviour in past years, but few studies have undertaken qualitative research of actual behaviour to delve deeper into understanding the different classifications of such behaviour. This research employed a three‐phase design, comprising a pretrip survey,
Rachel Dodds, Mark Robert Holmes
wiley   +1 more source

Calligonum aphyllum extract as sustainable colorant for fabric treatment

Journal of Natural Fibers
This article indicates the application of Calligonum aphyllum extract as a sustainable dyestuff for cotton fabrics. The purpose of this study was to investigate the technologies of finishing textile materials with plant extracts obtained from plants ...
Kazybek Bektayev, Bekzhan Abzalbekuly, Ersin Onem, Roza Mırzamuratova, Seitzhan Orynbayev, Farkhad Tashmukhamedov, Mukhamejan Shardarbek, Rakhimzhan Kauymbaev, Elvira Sarybayeva, Gulzat Oraz   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Digital Technologies for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Resource Orchestration‐Based View in the Textile Industry

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Implementing digital technologies is touted as the next big step for the firms aiming to improve sustainability in their supply chains. These technologies are often credited with the potential to improve transparency and achieve sustainability.
Amna Farrukh, Aqeel Ahmed, Sadaat Yawar
wiley   +1 more source

Highlighting That Green Products Derive From Waste: Which Is the Effect on Consumer Behavioral Intention?

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In the current market landscape, many innovative eco‐friendly materials are being developed. Plant‐based leather is being used recently in the production of fashion accessories. Based on the rational perspective in explaining sustainable consumer behavior, this study investigates the effect of green perceived utility, perceived performance ...
Rosa Maria Dangelico, Luca Fraccascia
wiley   +1 more source

Some Dumb Girl Syndrome: Challenging and Subverting Destructive Stereotypes of Female Attorneys [PDF]

, 2005
This Essay considers ways in which female attorneys confront sexism and stereotyping in the legal profession and in life, and strongly endorses embracing feminism, and wearing comfortable ...
Bartow, Ann
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Connecting Thoughts and Actions: A Managerial Process Model on Circular Business Model Innovation

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Addressing environmental grand challenges such as resource scarcity requires circular business model innovation (CBMI) that enables firms to efficiently close and slow resource cycles through novel activity systems. Drawing on a grounded theory approach based on 59 in‐depth interviews with top managers from Swiss SMEs, we developed a process ...
Fabian Takacs, Karolin Frankenberger
wiley   +1 more source

Factors that influence field hockey footwear selection: An online survey

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Background Little is known about factors that influence footwear selection by field hockey players. Methods An online survey was used to collect data on participant demographics and physical characteristics, factors influencing footwear selection ...
Christopher R. Derry, Hylton B. Menz, Katrine Okholm Kryger, Athol Thomson, Caoimhe Hoey, Daniel R. Bonanno   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source