Posts

Showing posts from August, 2019

Fashion and the Workplace: Considerations about the Attire's Role in the Organisational Environment- Juniper Publishers

Image
Journal of Fashion Technology -  Juniper publishers Introduction From the earliest times, individuals have been concerned with covering its body. Whilst modesty was one motivation, other interpretations indicate that humans covered their bodies both to protect and to adorn themselves. For centuries, clothing and ornament have been used by individuals and society as tools of non-verbal communication [ 1 , 2 ]. The study of clothing is therefore not limited to fashion; on the contrary, clothing can be investigated from different scientific perspectives and using the paradigms of different disciplines. Thus, it incorporates conceptual models that have their foundations in distinct branches of science [ 3 ]. Choice of attire, and in particular of what is worn to the workplace, is encompassed within the daily decision-making process of individuals. It has the potential to impact both on physical and mental comfort and may impact in the way the individual conducts his or her activ

Juniper Publishers: Evidence Informed Musings from The Intensive Care ...

Juniper Publishers: Evidence Informed Musings from The Intensive Care ... : Journal of Anesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine Juniper Publisher Authored by  Sonali Vadi* Abstract Evidence-informed...

A Review of Some Recent Breakthroughs in Medical Textiles Research- Juniper Publishers

Image
Journal of Fashion Technology -  Juniper publishers Abstract The recent years has witnessed revolutionary breakthroughs in the area of medical textiles. Some significant contributions have been reviewed in this article. A novel multi layered knitted structure with the coating of the nano fibrous web has been developed for using as aesophaegal prosthesis. This has been achieved through knitting of polyglycolic acid braided yarn into tubular form and coating polycaprolactanenano fibres on the surface. Drug loaded antimicrobial silk suture have been developed for use in both wound closure and wound healing with the object of preventing infections at the surgical area. The material has been found to have satisfactory suture properties. A breathable woven surgical gown with antimicrobial and liquid repellent properties has been developed by finishing with nanoparticles of silver and fluorocarbon using pad-dry-cure method. The coating parameters have been optimized suitably. Cellu

Juniper Publishers: Distribution of Coastal and Marine Herpetofauna in...

Juniper Publishers: Distribution of Coastal and Marine Herpetofauna in... : Oceanography & Fisheries Open AccessJournal Juniper Publishers Authored by Sandeep Munjpara* Abstract The Gulf of Kachchh ...

Juniper Publishers: Review of the book “Noonomy” by Sergey Bodrunov_Ju...

Juniper Publishers: Review of the book “Noonomy” by Sergey Bodrunov_Ju... : Global Journal of Archaeology & Anthropology Juniper Publishers Authored by Vladimir Plotnikov* Mini Review “Noonomy” by S...

Cotton Cloth: Diversified Applications beyond Fashion and Wearable Cloth - Juniper Publishers

Image
Journal of Fashion Technology -  Juniper publishers Abstract Recent developments in the field of textile industry highlighting cotton cloth/fabric to a new interest in another application. The cotton cloth that is well known as one of the most comfortable wearable fabric has positioning itself to various new significant functions and application especially in the area of wastewater treatment technology, medical and surgery devices, electronic applications, enzyme and lipase production, crop and harvesting procedure, energy storage devices and etc. This article emphasizing few studies from various researches regarding the use of cotton cloth either as a substrate, template material, function modification or even as storage or covering materials. This proved the versatility of cotton cloth to be used in vast areas of technology. Keywords:  Cotton cloth; Cotton fabric; Cotton cloth substrate; Wearable cloth; Cotton cloth application Abbreviations:  GOS: Galacto-Oligo Saccha