@article{li_leonas_2022, title={Sustainability topic trends in the textile and apparel industry: a text mining-based magazine article analysis}, volume={26}, ISSN={["1758-7433"]}, DOI={10.1108/JFMM-07-2020-0139}, abstractNote={PurposeThe purpose of this study is to (1) identify the sustainable practices developed by the textile and apparel industry and (2) investigate the gaps and opportunities in the sustainability implementation process by quantitively analyzing the sustainability topics and the relevant topic trends.}, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF FASHION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT}, author={Li, Jitong and Leonas, Karen K.}, year={2022}, month={Jan}, pages={67–87} }
 @article{li_leonas_2021, title={Evaluation of certified B Corps in the apparel, footwear and accessory industry}, volume={25}, ISSN={["1560-6074"]}, DOI={10.1108/RJTA-07-2020-0077}, abstractNote={
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the sustainability performances of apparel, footwear and accessory (AFA) B Corps, providing companies, especially micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, with reasonable suggestions on how to incorporate the concept of sustainability efficiently.
}, number={2}, journal={RESEARCH JOURNAL OF TEXTILE AND APPAREL}, author={Li, Jitong and Leonas, Karen K.}, year={2021}, month={May}, pages={118–138} }
 @article{li_leonas_2021, title={Generation Z female consumers' preferences for swimwear products with sustainability-relevant attributes}, ISSN={["2325-4483"]}, DOI={10.1080/20932685.2021.1960580}, abstractNote={ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to identify the importance of swimwear attributes to Generation Z (Gen Z) female consumers and investigate the effects of consumer knowledge (CK) on consumers’ decision-making processes. First, based on the attribute classification methods in the literature and exploratory analysis on selected swimwear brands, eight swimwear attributes and each attribute’s levels were identified. These attributes were classified into the sustainability-irrelevant (extrinsic, intrinsic) and sustainability-relevant (environmental, social) attribute categories. Second, a self-administered online survey was employed. A total of 257 usable data were received. Most participants have limited knowledge of sustainable swimwear, and their knowledge levels have influences on attribute importance. Results indicate that price is the most important attribute, followed by fiber, donation, color, certification, and style. Two attributes, country of origin and labor, are rarely considered. Additionally, sustainable cues add value to consumers’ evaluations. This study involves consumer knowledge as a factor and fills a gap in the literature focusing on Gen Z and swimwear. The findings are beneficial for swimwear enterprises to address consumers’ preferences in their future product development strategy.}, journal={JOURNAL OF GLOBAL FASHION MARKETING}, author={Li, Jitong and Leonas, Karen K.}, year={2021}, month={Oct} }
 @article{lee_leonas_2021, title={Millennials' Intention to Use Self-Checkout Technology in Different Fashion Retail Formats: Perceived Benefits and Risks}, volume={39}, ISSN={["1940-2473"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1177/0887302X20926577}, DOI={10.1177/0887302X20926577}, abstractNote={ With an increase in automation, fashion retailers started to offer a self-checkout option in their stores to meet diverse consumers’ demand. Self-checkout technology has great potential to enhance the shopping experience of millennials, who increasingly dominate the market with increasing buying power, placing convenience as their top priority in the shopping process. However, despite the potential, it is unclear what drives and inhibits millennials to use self-checkout in the fashion retail context. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine millennials’ intention to use self-checkout in the fashion retail environment with regard to their perceptions of benefits and risks. Data were collected from 352 millennials through an online survey. Perceived benefits and risks identified in this study are the key antecedents of the intention to use self-checkout in the fashion retail stores. Also, individuals who have a low need for human interaction are more likely to use self-checkout. }, number={4}, journal={CLOTHING AND TEXTILES RESEARCH JOURNAL}, publisher={SAGE Publications}, author={Lee, Hanna and Leonas, Karen K.}, year={2021}, month={Oct}, pages={264–280} }
 @article{li_leonas_2021, title={The impact of communication on consumer knowledge of environmentally sustainable apparel}, ISSN={["1758-7433"]}, DOI={10.1108/JFMM-02-2021-0034}, abstractNote={PurposeThis study aims to investigate consumer knowledge of environmentally sustainable apparel (ESA) and examine the impact of communication on consumer knowledge of ESA.}, journal={JOURNAL OF FASHION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT}, author={Li, Jitong and Leonas, Karen K.}, year={2021}, month={Aug} }
 @article{yu_brewer_leonas_knopp_annis_2018, title={Evaluation of a robotic transfer replicator: machine parameters that affect measurements of transfer of particulates from carpet surfaces to human skin versus human skin-like surfaces}, volume={88}, ISSN={["1746-7748"]}, DOI={10.1177/0040517517718191}, abstractNote={ We have designed and built a robotic machine (robotic transfer replicator) to replicate the process by which various particulates are transferred from carpet surfaces to human skin. The particulates tested included bovine serum albumin, dust mites, paint dust, pesticides, and pollen. We have investigated the effect of time of transfer, applied pressure, skin-like receptor materials, particulate size, carpet composition and construction, and motion of the receptors on the percent transfer. The amount transferred was determined to be directly proportional to the amount of particulate applied to the carpet surface. The percent transfer values ranged from 0.05% to 28% for different combinations of particulates, carpet types, and method of transfer. The percent transfer was shown to be independent of receptor size or applied pressure. To explain the variations in the percent transfer, a three-zone model for particulate penetration into carpets is proposed. While the robotic transfer replicator was not capable of reproducing exactly the results from human finger transfer, it does provide a controlled and reproducible approach to the transfer process and the ability to use toxic or pathogenic materials that could not be used with human subjects. }, number={19}, journal={TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL}, author={Yu, Hong and Brewer, Mary Sue and Leonas, Karen K. and Knopp, James A. and Annis, Patricia A.}, year={2018}, month={Oct}, pages={2234–2249} }
 @article{cowan_saxton_liu_leonas_inglis_miles_2016, title={Visual assessments of biodegradable mulch deterioration are not indicative of changes in mechanical properties}, volume={51}, number={3}, journal={HortScience}, author={Cowan, J. S. and Saxton, A. M. and Liu, H. and Leonas, K. K. and Inglis, D. and Miles, C. A.}, year={2016}, pages={245–254} }
 @article{li_moore-kucera_miles_leonas_lee_corbin_inglis_2014, title={Degradation of Potentially Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films at Three Diverse U.S. Locations}, volume={38}, ISSN={["2168-3573"]}, DOI={10.1080/21683565.2014.884515}, abstractNote={For widespread adoption of biodegradable plastics as agricultural mulches, dependable biodegradation across contrasting conditions is necessary. The in situ degradation of four potentially biodegradable mulches (two commercially available starch-based films, one commercially available cellulose paper mulch, and one experimental spunbond polylactic acid mulch) were evaluated by measuring percentage of area remaining (PMAR) after burial for 6, 12, 18, and 24 months in high tunnel and open field tomato production systems at three geographically distinct U.S. locations (Knoxville, TN; Lubbock, TX; Mount Vernon, WA). The PMAR of the mulches did not differ between high tunnel and open field systems at any location, and PMAR of cellulose mulch was 0% within 12 months but >90% for experimental spunbond at 24 months. The PMAR of the two starch-based products did vary by location and was lowest at Lubbock (˜2%) compared to Knoxville (49%) or Mount Vernon (89%). Relative to the other two locations, Lubbock had the greatest soil diurnal temperature range, maximum daily soil temperature, an alkaline soil pH, and a microbial community structure characterized by a relatively high abundance of fungi. Mulch type and geographic location exerted a greater influence on PMAR than did production system, and abiotic and biotic variables influenced degradation.}, number={8}, journal={AGROECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS}, author={Li, Chenhui and Moore-Kucera, Jennifer and Miles, Carol and Leonas, Karen and Lee, Jaehoon and Corbin, Andrew and Inglis, Debra}, year={2014}, pages={861–889} }
 @article{liu_leonas_2010, title={Weight loss and morphology changes of electrospun poly(ɛ-caprolactone) yarns during in vitro degradation}, volume={11}, ISSN={1229-9197 1875-0052}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/S12221-010-1024-6}, DOI={10.1007/S12221-010-1024-6}, number={7}, journal={Fibers and Polymers}, publisher={Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, author={Liu, Hang and Leonas, Karen K.}, year={2010}, month={Oct}, pages={1024–1031} }
 @article{leonas_2004, title={Using LSCM to Study the Barrier Effectiveness of Textiles used in Medical Protective Apparel}, volume={10}, ISSN={1431-9276 1435-8115}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1431927604881236}, DOI={10.1017/S1431927604881236}, abstractNote={Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2004 in Savannah, Georgia, USA, August 1–5, 2004.}, number={S02}, journal={Microscopy and Microanalysis}, publisher={Cambridge University Press (CUP)}, author={Leonas, Karen K.}, year={2004}, month={Aug}, pages={186–187} }