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On Exposure Index
No full textWith the increasing democratization of imaging & cinematography techniques, deciding upon informed placement of exposure index has become a sometimes automatic decision made by digital equipment. This article delves into the perceptual aspects of exposure indexing, minding the subjective interpretations of image making. By analyzing the placement of exposure index on film negative and digital cinema sensors, the interplay between technical necessity and creative expression become evident in order to allow an image maker to author unique, story-driven photography
“Wa Ya See?”: An Autoethnographic Exploration of The Nuanced Experiences of a Black, Quare, Afro-Caribbean, Asylum Seeker in the United States Higher Education.
Get PDFIn the 2022-2023 academic year, nearly one million international students from over 200 countries enrolled in U.S. higher education institutions, marking a 12% increase from the previous year (Martel & Baer, 2022). Despite representing 5.6% of the total U.S. higher education population, asylum-seeking students remained an overlooked demographic, underscoring the challenges faced by marginalized groups within academia (Buchholz, 2023). This research focused on the experience of a Black, Quare, Afro-Caribbean, asylum-seeking doctoral student, employing autoethnographic methods to examine the complex intersections of race, sexuality, and transnational identity. Grounded in Intersectionality Theory (Crenshaw, 1991), Critical Race Theory (Bell, 1995), Quare Theory (Johnson, 2001), Transnational Identity (Esteban-Guitart & Vila, 2015), and Nigrescence (Cross, 1991), the study contextualized the student’s experiences and identity development, highlighting a population often neglected in international higher education research. The study underscored resilience’s pivotal role in navigating academia’s intricate landscape, particularly regarding visa issues, limited work opportunities, and the intersectionality of identities, exemplified by being a Black, Quare, Afro-Caribbean, asylum seeker. Thematic analysis of data—including photos, journal entries, and artifacts revealed key themes of xii Intersectional Identity Struggles in Education, Community and Support Systems, and Internal and External Conflicts. Autoethnography, combined with an intersectional framework, provided a powerful, nuanced approach to exploring these complexities. This research contributed to the discourse on intersectionality in education by amplifying marginalized voices and advocating for systemic transformation. It called for higher education to embrace inclusivity, equity, and empathy, fostering an environment where all individuals could thrive, free from discrimination and marginalization
Epilogue: Learning from the Pandemic of 1918
No full textIn the wake of the worst years of the COVID pandemic, we reflect on film industries’ challenges during the Influenza Pandemic of 1918 in this epilogue. We turn our eyes to Hollywood as an example, as the European film industries were already so profoundly disrupted by World War I. At the time, Adolf Zukor and the Famous Players-Lasky managed the crisis by amassing theaters and building a chain production-distribution-exhibition system. It would become the economic model for vertical integration in Hollywood
Costa Rican Culture of Love
Get PDFThis collection of photographs explores how the collectivist and vibrant culture of Costa Rica manifests as a profound sense of love, shared among humans, animals, and the land. This project celebrates the spirit of Costa Rica as a whole, where human connection, respect for the environment, and a genuine sense of community intertwine
Pura Vida: Reflections from Costa Rica
Get PDFThe First-Gen Voices Journal is proud to feature a special volume dedicated to the transformative experiences of first-generation college students on the recent Study Abroad Social Justice Immersion Trip to Costa Rica. Through this journey, participants gained a deeper grasp of activism and community building while engaging with social justice concerns on a worldwide scale. This volume will demonstrate the tenacity, enthusiasm, and vision of first-generation college students dedicated to societal change.
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Refereed Research - Religiosity and Sociality as Sources of Resilience for Women Subsistence Entrepreneurs During the Pandemic
Get PDFThis study examines challenges faced by subsistence women entrepreneurs during COVID-19, the crisis of 2020, and their resilience in addressing the circumstances. The results of qualitative interviews with 13 subsistence marketplace women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh are presented in this article. In the current study, two themes are found to best capture the experiences and resilience of women business owners in the subsistence marketplaces. Furthermore, the study provides important insights from informant interviews, showing how women business owners navigate their operations during a pandemic. It highlights attributes such as relational strength and faith in a higher power that contribute to their adaptability amid COVID-19. The study presents a conceptual model that integrates the identified themes, using the findings to enhance and contribute to existing theoretical frameworks. The implications derived from these findings relate to how various sectors of society can facilitate business opportunities for women-led enterprises during crises
Promoting Workforce Diversity Through an Educational Project Focused on Climate-Smart Urban Forestry: A Conceptual Framework
Get PDFThere is limited ethnic and gender diversity of students in natural resources and forestry disciplines in the United States which can constrain the ability to develop a diverse workforce. The disconnect of students in urban areas from nature-based experiences is referred to as “nature-deficit disorder” which is likely contributing to the low enrollment in forestry. This paper provides the conceptual framework to promote the education of a graduate student, undergraduate students, and high school students in climate-smart forestry practices in urban forests. In addition to the students, the project team also includes two forestry faculty members, with one faculty member having expertise in urban forestry and another faculty member specialized in climate-smart forestry practices. Specific objectives include: a) Conduct graduate programs to attract highly promising individuals to research or teaching careers in the food and agricultural sciences; b) Conduct undergraduate research, teaching, and scholarship programs to promote undergraduate enrollment and meet national needs in the development of natural resource and forestry scientists and professionals; and c) Increase the number and diversity of students who will pursue and complete a postsecondary degree in the natural resources and forestry. Key activities are organized into three main educational tracks. Track #1: The graduate student will assist with leading the summer camp and conducting field and laboratory research related to climate-smart urban forestry. Track #2: The undergraduate students will serve as ambassadors and provide a bridge point between the high school students and the project team; furthermore, the undergraduate students will assist the graduate student with their field research and collect data for their independent study project. Track #3: The high school students will be exposed to advanced methods of climate-smart urban forestry and be made aware of career opportunities in natural resources and forestry. These types of education activities will help with combatting ‘nature-deficit disorder’, and also serve as an investment towards the long-term, future recruitment of students in natural resources field in general, and forestry in particular. The educational initiative has anticipated broad impacts by contributing to a diverse and climate-literate workforce that possesses the tools to safeguard forests from climate change
Age-induced changes in skeletal muscle mitochondrial DNA synthesis, quantity, and quality in genetically unique rats
No full textMitochondrial genomic integrity is a key element of physiological processes and health. Changes in the half-life of the mitochondrial genome are implicated in the generation and accumulation of age-induced mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations, which are implicated in skeletal muscle aging and sarcopenia. There are conflicting data on the half-life of mtDNA, and there is limited information on how aging affects half-life in skeletal muscle. We hypothesized that skeletal muscle mtDNA synthesis rates would decrease with age in both female and male rats concomitant with changes in mtDNA integrity reflected in mtDNA copy number and mutation frequency. We measured mitochondrial genome half-life using stable isotope labeling over a period of 14 days and assessed mtDNA copy number and deletion mutation frequency using digital PCR in the quadriceps muscle of 9-month-old and 26-month-old male and female OKC-HET rats. We found a significant age-related increase in mtDNA half-life, from 132 days at 9 months to 216 days at 26 months of age in OKC-HET quadriceps. Concomitant with the increase in mtDNA half-life, we found an age-related increase in mtDNA deletion mutation frequency in both male and female rats. Notably, 26-month-old female rats had a lower mutation frequency than male rats, and there were no changes in mtDNA copy number with sex, age, or mitochondrial genotype. These data reveal several key findings: (1) mtDNA turnover in rat skeletal muscle decreases with age, (2) mtDNA half-lives in skeletal muscle are approximately an order of magnitude longer than what is reported for other tissues, and (3) muscle mtDNA turnover differs significantly from the turnover of other mitochondrial macromolecules including components of the mitochondrial nucleoid. These findings provide insight into the factors driving age-induced mtDNA mutation accumulation, which contribute to losses of mitochondrial genomic integrity and may play a role in skeletal muscle dysfunction
A Comparative Study of Yoga and Stoicism for Achieving Mental Well-Being
Get PDFBackground: The ideal way of life is a question perused upon by many thinkers. Western philosophy as well as Indian philosophy has dwelled on this. A common thread can be seen running through philosophical schools of stoicism and yoga. Evidence can be seen in both schools of philosophy to prove this similarity. The concepts of stoicism like the dual powers leading to creation, concept of eudemonia, restraint of sense organs and control of desire find their equivalent concepts in yoga texts. It can be thus, concluded that stoicism can be seen intertwined in yoga philosophy.
Aim of the philosophical study:
This article tries to bring this comparison of yoga philosophy and stoicism to the fore. Also, the article aims to establish how these two schools of philosophy foster mental health.
Conclusion:
Stoic calmness and self-restraint are qualities that promote mental balance and equipoise. The yoga equivalent of stoic principles like self-control, dispassion, and equanimity lead to the development of mental well-being