The concepts of sustainability and sustainable development are analyzed from a systems perspective. In the most general terms, sustainability of any system can be represented by a non-decreasing valuation function of the ...

One possibility to intervene in falls due to slipping is to use shoes with soles that can resist possible slips. The objective of this research is to evaluate the friction coefficient of the female footwear for the elderly ...

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the choices made by the hotel industry about what to include, and who to be accountable to, in their sustainability reports; a process defined as materiality assessment. Design/methodo ...

This research aimed to reflect on the theme of sustainability and its application in production processes of fashion, due to the high consumpition of raw materials in the clothing, the consequences of which are immensely ...

This paper proposes a mathematical model and two heuristic procedures to solve the cutting stock problem with usable leftovers, relating the implications of the model with aspects considering sustainability in terms of ...

This work aims to show the main aspects of bioconstruction as a sustainable alternative to the building and construction industry. Therefore, it demonstrates, based on data, the environmental and social impacts of civil ...