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Lashes To Ashes, Exploring The Hidden Dimensions Of Human Hair, Rania Chamsine
Lashes To Ashes, Exploring The Hidden Dimensions Of Human Hair, Rania Chamsine
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Hair is power, beauty and seduction: a reflection of ethnicity and religion, and even a canvas for self-expression. A key feature in defining identity and social status, it holds the essence of our individuality. However, once removed from its original and natural setting—the epidermis—hair is seen as waste, and often evokes disgust. The objective of this thesis is to explore human hair, which particularly in the Arabic-Islamic region, carries great significance and raises many religious, cultural, and gender issues. Through design, and informed by critical design theory, I explore how this corporeal material can be reused and re-presented as a …
Setting The Nutritional Agenda: An Analysis Of Nutrition Blog Sourcing, Shana Meganck
Setting The Nutritional Agenda: An Analysis Of Nutrition Blog Sourcing, Shana Meganck
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This research study analyzed the sources of nutrition blog information as measured by frequency and type of sources used by nutrition bloggers. Since the use of online resources for finding health information has become more prevalent, it is important to further research the topic for the purpose of better understanding how our nutrition agenda is set by nutrition bloggers. Focusing on 20 nutrition blogs, the study content analyzed 3,156 blog posts during a one-year period from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012, yielding 5,263 sources. Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted with the writers of all 20 blogs in July …