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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  

SnowMotion: A Wearable Sensor-Based Mobile Platform for Alpine Skiing Technique Assistance

Sensors
Skiing technique and performance improvements are crucial for athletes and enthusiasts alike. This study presents SnowMotion, a digital human motion training assistance platform that addresses the key challenges of reliability, real-time analysis ...
Weidi Tang, Xiang Suo, Xi Wang, Bo Shan, Lu Li, Yu Liu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Greens in Regulation: Biodiversity Strategy Implementation Across the Golf Industry

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although much of the business and biodiversity literature focuses on extractive industries, we turn our attention to the golf industry. Golf courses occupy millions of acres globally, yet biodiversity strategy implementation across the golf industry remains understudied.
Jordan P. Howell, Jordan Moore
wiley   +1 more source

Self‐Transcendence and Self‐Enhancement Values as Drivers of Eco‐Travel Behavior. Implications for Business Strategies for Eco‐Tourism Sector

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ecotourism encourages environmentally friendly travel; however, little is known about the underlying value systems influencing travelers' choices and actions. This study uses a mixed‐method methodology that combines post hoc qualitative analysis with a large‐scale quantitative survey to examine the influence of multiple value dimensions on ...
Yuemeng Ge, Zhi Li, Naman Sreen, Rsha Alghafes, Mai Nguyen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The influence of lateral dominance on bilateral performance in alpine skiers

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
PurposeThis study investigated the impact of lateral dominance (eye/leg dominance and ipsilateral/crossed dominance patterns) on bilateral turning performance in alpine skiers, analyzing its mechanistic role across different skiing phases to provide ...
Yunfei Huang, Yiquan Yin
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond a Technocentric Transition: A Diverse Economies Perspective for Social Justice in Circular Economy Business Models

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The circular economy, dominated by capitalocentric, technocentric, and eco‐modernist discourses, risks perpetuating systemic injustice because of its limited consideration of the social and of what is possible. In this article, we examine how social justice can be embedded into circular business models (CBMs)—key drivers of the circular ...
Fernando C. Lit, Erik Paredis, Josephina C. C. M. Huijben, Myriam M. A. H. Cloodt   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing Industrial Symbiosis: The Dynamic Role of Public Organisations

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Industrial symbiosis is a key circular economy strategy that relies on collaboration among diverse actors to turn residual streams into new value. Although prior research acknowledges supportive public‐sector involvement, there is a lack of understanding of how public organisations' roles evolve over time as industrial symbiosis initiatives ...
Henrik Drugge, Wiebke Reim
wiley   +1 more source

Changes in roller skiing economy among Nordic combined athletes leading up to the competition season

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
The purpose of this study was to compare roller skiing economy during different training phases in Nordic combined (NC) athletes and determine the aerobic and anaerobic factors responsible for changes in skiing economy.
Takuya Yanaka, Takuya Yanaka, Mariko Nakamura, Kaoru Yamanobe, Yusuke Ishige   +4 more
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Shifting Tides: A Decade of Business Climate Adaptation and Resilience Research (2013–2023)

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change is causing significant disruptions to the socio‐ecological systems in which organizations operate, presenting unprecedented challenges for businesses across sectors in adapting to shifting environmental conditions and building resilience to extreme weather events.
Domenico Villano, Laura Colli, Federico Martellozzo, Sara Lombardi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Motivational Processes Associated with Mental Toughness Among College Skiers

Behavioral Sciences
This study examined the relationships between motivational processes and mental toughness in college skiers based on the self-determination theory (SDT).
Xinran Wu, Yuhao Cai, Nor Eeza Zainal Abidin, Rafidah Aga Mohd Jaladin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source