or centuries people have admired the flowF ing robes in works by such artists as Raphael and Michelangelo. The sculpted or painted folds of cloth not only demonstrate the artist’s technical skill but also reinforce the illusion of reality. The draping of virtual cloth is a challenge not only in art, but also in the generation of virtual worlds in computer science. Engineers, mathematicians, and...

Body scanning systems and computerized avatars have been developing to offer consumers new options in apparel fit and virtual try-on.1,2 Consumers can create a personalized avatar by first selecting a programmed avatar whose measurements are closest to one’s own and choosing like personal features such as hair, skin color and eyes. Personalized avatars are being used in a variety of application...

BACKGROUND The number of sports facilities, sports clubs, or city parks in a residential neighbourhood may affect the likelihood that people participate in sports and their preferences for a certain sports location. This study aimed to assess whether objective physical and socio-spatial neighbourhood characteristics relate to sports participation and preferences for sports locations. METHODS ...