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    Behavioral Influences on Crowdfunding SDG Initiatives: The Importance of Personality and Subjective Well-Being
    (MDPI (Basel, Switzerland), 2021-04-01) Kim MJ; Hall CM; Han H; Cumming D
    Crowdfunding is emerging as a significant means by which to finance and advance the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Generating financial support for the SDGs is now of even more importance because of the economic impacts of COVID-19. However, little research on sustainability crowdfunding has been conducted, particularly with respect to how behavioral influences, such as personality and subjective well-being, affect the willingness of individuals to financially support the different SDGs. To fill this gap, a theoretically comprehensive research model including the big five personality traits typology, value on SDGs, attachment to sustainability crowdfunding, subjective well-being, and three groups of SDGs was constructed and tested. Results reveal that agreeableness has the highest effect on value on SDGs among five personalities, followed by openness and conscientiousness. Unexpectedly, extraversion has a negative impact on value on SDGs and neuroticism has an insignificant effect on value on SDGs. Value on SDGs has a great effect on attachment, followed by subjective well-being. Attachment has the greatest effect on subjective well-being within this research model. Comparing fair distribution, efficient allocation, and sustainable scale groups of SDGs shows substantial differences with respect to the hypotheses.
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    Use of the Mobius Band structure to challenge 2D flat origins in zero-Waste patternmaking for fashion
    (Taylor and Francis Group, 2025-03-29) Li Z; Cumming D; Kane F; Prescott S
    This practice-led research explores the Mobius Band structure’s potential to challenge zero-waste pattern-making approaches that rely on 2D flat surfaces as a starting point. Addressing textile waste requires alternative methods that are mindful of circular design principles and embrace zero-waste pattern approaches. The Mobius Band structure provides a 3D fabric space for design development, offering the potential for multiple forms and wear possibilities that cater to individual wearer needs, while also contributing to innovations in sustainable apparel production. The experimental work presented in this paper focused on optimising the fluidity and multi-dimensional aspects of the Mobius Band using various materials, sizes, and dimensions, resulting in continuously changing surfaces and garment shapes. The outcomes demonstrate the potential of the Mobius Band method to enhance zero-waste pattern cutting by offering a 3D design framework that reduces cutting lines, prevents fabric waste, preserves fabric integrity, and creates versatile garments with an innovative design approach.