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Milieu, Rachel Simonson

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I am a Korean American. This is not unique, but my exploration of how I fit into the world is unique. I strive to represent both cultures equally and to fit into each one in all aspects of my life. Through my practice of art, I explore the emotional challenges I face in being a cross- cultural individual, of losing one culture, and in needing to adjust to new and different culture.

My educational experience at the Rochester Institute of Technology has been a time to explore what it means to try to fit into two different cultures and to …

Factors Affecting The Adoption Of Production Digital Printing Technologies By Commercial Printers In India, Akshat Pardiwala

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The global print market has been declining. However, recent studies showed that the US print market is finally growing again (EPICOMM, 2015). A report by Drupa (2014) suggested that this is due to the growth in digital printing and the digitalization of media. This trend has given rise to many opportunities such as variable data printing and on-demand printing. Moreover, a shift toward shorter print runs and tighter deadlines has facilitated companies in the US printing industry to adopt digital printing technologies. Research shows a similar trend in Europe as well (Pira, 2012). However, the penetration of digital printing technologies …