Browsing by Author "Adala, Cyril Etornam"

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    Combining raising and spinning techniques in hollow ware forming
    (2009-05-15) Adala, Cyril Etornam
    Raising, a studio technique in metal forming has not been given much attention by metalsmiths. Spinning, an industrial technique for metal forming is adaptable for studio work but most craftsmen or metal smiths shy away from this technique since they believe it makes them less professional. However, the technique has interesting possibilities, and the aim of this researcher is to find out how well spinning (an industrial technique) can be combined with raising (a studio technique) to influence the development of hollow ware. « Qualitative method of research was used for this research. The whole study was experimental and the descriptive research method was used in the study to review related literature and to describe the various techniques and processes used in the project. Data for the research was collected using interviews and observation as well as the internet and library. The project was successful and the results were discussed under the intellectual, social, cultural, philosophical and artistic contexts. The project works were executed based on the theme "Passion for gourd".  
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    ICT adoption in the textile and jewelry industries for sustainable fashion: A systematic review
    (Elsevier, 2024) Adala, Cyril Etornam
    Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption in manufacturing industries is gaining attention in academic discourse as a result of the undeniable improvement it has brought to industries in the past decades and the promising future it has for manufacturers that embrace it. The present study adds to the discourse from jewelry, textile, and fashion product manufacturing perspectives. With the PRISMA flowchart, data is gathered from the Scopus online database and analysed systematically to address research questions such as; what is the publication trend on ICT adoption in the jewelry and textile industries? How useful is ICT in the textiles and jewelry industries for sustainable fashion? How is the fashion industry sustained through textiles and jewelry making? The study reveals that technology adoption has helped the textiles and jewelry industries to meet market demand and sustain the fashion industry. Through digitalization, online marketing strategies have been adopted by firms to sustain the fashion industry. It is recommended that small-scale producers in the textile, jewelry and fashion industries should adopt technology to the fullest in their practices for a sustainable industry.