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  1. 1. Luxury, Fashion, and Idols - Applying an extended theory of planned behavior to examine barriers toward sustainable fashion consumption in Japan

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Florian Konstantin Gold; Allegra-Scarlett Nefertari Verena Irmgard Marie Terner; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Fashion; Luxury; Idols; Japan; Consumption; Sustainability; Theory of Planned Behavior; Barriers; Sustainable Fashion;

    Abstract : Purpose: This study aimed to apply an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) to sustainable fashion consumption (SFC) in Japan, and test the importance of sociocultural barriers to purchase intentions. Methodology: As only a few studies have examined SFC in Japan and have not used the TPB framework, this study adds to the body of literature, and proposes luxury orientation, fashion involvement, and idol attachment as barriers toward sustainable fashion (SF) purchase intentions in Japan. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Trade Effect of Aid for Trade in Sub Saharan Africa. Are Donors Self-Interested?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Irene Maria Irmgard Prihoda; [2016]
    Keywords : Aid for Trade; Sub Saharan Africa; International Trade; Gravity Model; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Sub Saharan African (SSA) countries are facing severe economic challenges such as high trade costs, poor trade performance and low growth levels. As a result development assistance is needed to overcome these difficulties. SSA countries receive the highest share of Aid for Trade (AfT) and therefore it is important to assess the effects of AfT. READ MORE

  4. 3. The impact of the speed of transition on output growth in transition economies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Irene Maria Irmgard Prihoda; [2015]
    Keywords : reform strategy; transition economy; economic growth; speed of transition; long run effect; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This Master Essay discusses the impact of the speed of transition on economic growth in transition countries after 1995. The existing literature reveals that output growth during transition is determined by measures for structural reforms, macroeconomic stability and initial conditions. Furthermore control variables are added. READ MORE

  5. 4. ‘‘Push/pull’ …cloth directed”. Exploring possible draping techniques based on Madame Gres’ method to create shape and fo

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : IRMGARD MKHABELA; [2014]
    Keywords : Draping; pleating; push pull; movement; free-form; experimental; expressions; symmetry; asymmetry;

    Abstract : This study is concerned with the development of a method for creating shapes and form in clothing with minimum exertion on the cloth, using simple construction techniques. It is an exploration of an approach to producing clothing in a less familiar manner to the usual way of working which involves, almost always, drafting or flat-pattern making. READ MORE

  6. 5. Should Moral Case Deliberation Be Part of Clinical Practice? : A Review of Certain Assumptions within the Concept of Moral Case Deliberation

    University essay from Centrum för tillämpad etik

    Author : Irmgard Spiess; [2011]
    Keywords : Moral Case Deliberation; Clinical Practice;

    Abstract : Healthcare professions are known to be inherently moral. They confront on a daily basis essential ethical problems. However, my experience as a nurse shows a different reality. In practice healthcare professionals often have difficulty to even identify the ethical problem before attempting to resolve the situation. READ MORE