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2022-01-01

McQueen, Rachel H, Vaezafshar, Sara

During use, textile items can develop unpleasant odors that arise from many different sources, both internal and external to the human body. Laundering is not always effective at removing odors, with odor potentially building up over time, due to incomplete removal of soils and odorous compounds,...

2021-05-11

Partha Sikdar, Md. Mazbah Uddin, Tanvir Mahady Dip, Shafiqul Islam, Md. Saiful Hoque, Avik K. Dar, Shuangyan Wu

Understanding the surrounding atmosphere and reacting accordingly with a precise action are always fascinating features of a material. Materials that pose such responsiveness are called smart materials. Currently, research studies on smart materials are being accelerated exponentially around the...

2022-01-01

Abdul-Bari, M Mukhtar, McQueen, Rachel H, de la Mata, A Paulina, Batcheller, Jane C, Harynuk, James J

Odorous clothing can be an annoying and unpleasant problem particularly when odorants are not effectively removed via laundering. Cotton and polyester knit fabrics were soiled with three selected odorants, representing different polarities and lipophilicities (i.e. octanoic acid, 2-nonenal,...

2020-01-01

Abdul-Bari, Mohammed M., McQueen, Rachel H., Nguyen, Ha., Wismer, Wendy V, de la Mata, A. Paulina, Harynuk, James J.

Although polyester is well known for smelling strongly after wear, little is known about the propensity of nylon to retain and emit body odor. In this study, we investigated whether odor intensity differed between nylon and polyester fabrics. A secondary aim was to compare odor on fabrics frozen...

2020-03-02

Abdul-Bari, M. Mukhtar, McQueen, Rachel H., de la Mata, A. Paulina, Batcheller, Jane C, Harynuk, James J

Supplementary Table S1 for the article: Abdul-Bari, M. M., McQueen, R. H., de la Mata, A. P., Batcheller, J. C., & Harynuk, J. J. Retention and release of odorants in cotton and polyester fabrics following multiple soil/wash procedures. Textile Research Journal.

2017-02-01

Galovan, Adam M, Holmes, Erin Kramer, Proulx, Christine M.

Family and relationship researchers ask research questions at the dyadic- or family level, yet analyses are often conducted at the individual level. We review theoretical perspectives relative to studying families and dyads and note how they are connected with dyadic analysis techniques. We note...

2016

Fast, Janet, Eales, Jacquie, Anderson, Sharon, Barnet, David, Chivers, Sally, Keating, Norah

Introduction. Intergenerational programs have been touted to address the generation gaps and isolation of older adults. Mutual contact alone has produced mixed results, but attention to the intergenerational program content demonstrates well-being benefits. This practice-based article examines...

2021-06-01

De Guzman, Allison, McQueen, Rachel H

Background/Aim In Alberta, mask wear in public continues to be mandatory to limit the spread of COVID-19. Public health guidelines on correct wear and handling of masks is established to ensure effectivity. However, with COVID-19 incidence increasing in adults in their 20s and 30s, questions are...

2019-02-01

Schramm, David G., Galovan, Adam M., Futris, Ted G., Kanter, Jeremy B.

Objective: Following a training in relationship and marriage education (RME), examine whether applying information at 2 months is associated with application at 6 months and how participants’ confidence, utility, and self-efficacy is associated with learning transfer and application at 2 months...