Original Story Research Articles

Out of Breath: Toward a New Origin Story of Public Health.

Problems caused by overcrowding and the simple need to breathe represent one of the major consequences of medical racism. With few exceptions, histories of epidemics, disease prevention, and sanitation often focus on municipal reform efforts to clean up gritty urban centers from London to Paris to New York. This article traces how concerns about ventilation emerged during the transatlantic slave trade and continued to be a problem for Black people throughout the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The article emphasizes that Black people were not just the victims of medical racism but initiated many crusades in the United States to promote better ventilation throughout the twentieth century. This article highlights the work of Black reformers, doctors, and thinkers who fought to create healthy living conditions for Black people.

The Origin Story: Behind the Scenes of Food Festivals

The relationships between food festivals and food storytelling have been scarcely explored by previous research. Nevertheless, these relationships are a source of memorable experiences, based on the authenticity of food places and stories. Drawing on the analysis of the storytelling strategies of the Festival or??Genes (Spanish word for origins), this research demonstrates the importance of product and producer stories in creating a distinct narrative of place through gastronomy. Results identify the relevance of the value chain from land to table (or bar to bean), where stakeholders engage with the origin of the product, respect the producer, and acknowledge the traditional knowledge in food production. Values such as creativity, education, and family are presented in relation to food consumption. This article contributes to the understanding of how and why food festivals generate food storytelling behind the scenes.

Raskolnikov as a Transformed Character: Aki Kaurismäki's Adaptation of “Crime and Punishment” (1983)

How do motion pictures transpose the characters from a well-established literary work into a cinematic narrative, replete with their own narrative potential? Can the resulting film be regarded as an entirely new creation? To explore these questions, we have selected Aki Kaurismäki's 1983 cinematic adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment. The primary objective of this study is to ascertain whether the characters from a literary work undergo a transformation into new personas, enriched by the narrative possibilities inherent to cinema. Kaurismäki's adaptation of Crime and Punishment transposed the narrative to a more contemporary era and streamlined the cast of characters, with the film director imparting his distinctive touch to their transformation. In Kaurismäki's rendition of Crime and Punishment, a metafictional dimension emerges, blurring the boundaries of narrative levels. The film's characters comport themselves as if intimately acquainted with the original novel's story and characters. While maintaining fidelity to the foundational narrative, a novel artistic creation takes shape, wherein the characters exhibit a profound awareness of their origins within the original literary work.

Unsettling the unimaginable: a genealogical counterstory of early care and education in the United States

ABSTRACT A critical reappraisal of the origin story of early care and education (ECE) in the United States, this article unsettles dominant narratives by investigating the carceral foundations and liberatory strategies that characterise the emergence and sociopolitical evolution of ECE. Integrating Foucauldian counter-historical genealogy and counterstorytelling, a tool from Critical Race Theory, this article advances a genealogical counterstory that (1) traces the carceral foundations of ECE across three sites typically exiled from public memory and origin storytelling: plantations, off-reservation boarding schools, and incarceration camps; and (2) describes three emergent themes of womanist anti-carceral praxis evident across the sites: redefinition of educational philosophy, creation of educational third spaces, and fortification of culturally relevant epistemologies. Confronting dominant narratives of ECE origins, this genealogical counterstory illustrates tensions and transformations indicative of the complexity and contradictions of American ECE philosophy and pedagogy. This article also attends to the sociopolitical significance of ECE rendered through genealogical counterstorytelling, as well as relations to pressing contemporary equity issues.

Failing ethnographies as post-qualitative possibilities: reflections from critical posthumanities and critical disability studies

ABSTRACT Recent moves from qualitative to post-qualitative inquiry can be traced back to various developments and methodological quandaries. Posthuman philosophy and methodology is one origin story of the move to post-qualitative inquiry. This broad approach contests the humanist impulse at the heart of qualitative inquiry and demands imaginative forms of post-qualitative inquiry, theory and research that engage with the more-than-human realities and nuances of everyday life. What might it mean to hold post-qualitative sympathies and tackle a foundational methodology of qualitative inquiry (ethnography) from a quintessentially posthuman position (disability)? With reference to an ongoing ESRC funded project – Humanising Healthcare – we provide two writings about the possibilities and challenges of failing ethnography. Through reference to critical posthumanities and critical disability studies theory, we attend to broken, patchwork, kintsugi and crip ethnographies that, we argue, allow us to sit in the liminal space between qualitative/post-qualitative research and human/posthuman theory.

Distinct positions of genetic and oral histories: Perspectives from India

Over the past decade, genomic data has contributed to several insights on global human population histories. These studies have been met both with interest and critically, particularly by populations with oral histories that are records of their past and often reference their origins. While several studies have reported concordance between oral and genetic histories, there is potential for tension that may stem from genetic histories being prioritized or used to confirm community-based knowledge and ethnography, especially if they differ. To investigate the interplay between oral and genetic histories, we focused on the southwestern region of India and analyzed whole-genome sequence data from 156 individuals identifying as Bunt, Kodava, Nair, and Kapla. We supplemented limited anthropological records on these populations with oral history accounts from community members and historical literature, focusing on references to non-local origins such as the ancient Scythians in the case of Bunt, Kodava, and Nair, members of Alexander the Great’s army for the Kodava, and an African-related source for Kapla. We found these populations to be genetically most similar to other Indian populations, with the Kapla more similar to South Indian tribal populations that maximize a genetic ancestry related to Ancient Ancestral South Indians. We did not find evidence of additional genetic sources in the study populations than those known to have contributed to many other present-day South Asian populations. Our results demonstrate that oral and genetic histories may not always provide consistent accounts of population origins and motivate further community-engaged, multi-disciplinary investigations of non-local origin stories in these communities.

Residency Diary: Origin Stories.

Residency Diary: Origin Stories.

From Foundations to Flight: SOAR’s Journey from Appreciative Inquiry to the AI Practitioner

This article provides the origin story of SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results). Originating from Appreciative Inquiry, SOAR started as a positive approach to strategic thinking, planning and leading. It has expanded into management and leadership development, fostering an appreciative mindset. SOAR’s adaptability and impact are documented by many contributions in AI Practitioner across various sectors and communities.

James Bond and Modesty Blaise: Comparing Ian Fleming's and Peter O'Donnell's Literary Creations

The creation of Peter O’Donnell’s Modesty Blaise strip cartoon (1963–2001) and book series (1965–1996) took place during – and under the undeniable influence of – the "Bondmania" that swept the world in the 1960s. Still, as a strong, independent, and sexually liberated female hero, Modesty Blaise was in many ways quite new to the early 1960s. Regardless of this, however, she was regarded as a “feminine answer to James Bond”, and this view continues to echo in the writings of many contemporary critics and academics. Comparing Ian Fleming’s original Bond stories and O’Donnell’s books, this article will discuss and question the validity of seeing Modesty Blaise and her world as "derivatives" of Bond. The article pays special attention to the similarities and differences in the skillsets, life histories, and personalities of James Bond, Modesty Blaise, and her trusted companion in arms, Willie Garvin. It also explores the nature of the operations that Bond and Blaise and Garvin undertake; the former as an agent of the British Secret Service, the latter two as independently wealthy "freelancers" or "vigilantes". A closely related issue is the way in which the chiefs of British Intelligence, Fleming’s M and O’Donnell’s Sir Gerald Tarrant, are portrayed in and figure into the narratives. Although Fleming’s influence is clearly present in the first Modesty Blaise stories, the article will argue that the Modesty Blaise and James Bond series have many more dissimilarities than similarities and that the former merits increased academic attention in its own right.

Persian "Bilawhar wa Buyūdhas(a)f(a)" as a Mirror for Princes

The present article introduces a fourteenth-century Persian retelling of the story of Bilawhar wa Buyūdhas(a)f(a), produced for the Jalāyirid court in Baghdad between 790-800/1389-1397, and highlights its stylistic and structural characteristics as an important representative of Persian prose in the post-Mongol period. The article examines the dynamic role of the framing structure in the classification of fictional and non-fictional content, and elaborates on its semantic significance in the transmission of relevant messages to the target audience according to the needs and necessities of that particular historical period. The article demonstrates how the flexibility of the framing structure along with the adaptability of the embedded narrative content on subjects such as religious tendencies and standards of governance turned this story of Buddhist origin into a text in the mirror for princes genre in accordance with the Perso-Islamic culture. Key words: Bilawhar wa Buyūdhas(a)f(a), mirror for princes, Persian advice literature, framing narrative, the Buddha, Jalāyirid dynasty

Petrophysical Analysis of Low-Contrast Oil Reservoirs with Low Porosity and Low Formation-Water Salinity in SaPu Intercalation of Longxi Area, Daqing Oilfield, China

Low-contrast oil reservoirs have a complicated origin story that frequently results from the interaction of several different factors. The low-contrast oil reservoirs in the Daqing Oilfield’s SaPu intercalation in the Longxi Region are the main subjects of this study. This work investigates the petrophysical origins of these low-resistivity oil reservoirs through a series of carefully planned petrophysical experiments. The results showed that the main determinants of the low-contrast oil reservoirs in the SaPu intercalation were the conductivity of clay minerals and a high irreducible water saturation. A low clay conductivity had a significant effect, resulting in a significant reduction in the formation resistivity, even in circumstances with a low porosity and a low formation-water salinity. Moreover, the results from the NMR tests revealed that the irreducible water saturation in the core samples primarily ranged from 0.6 to 0.8, suggesting a significant prevalence. This work provides strong petrophysical indices for evaluating low-resistivity oil reservoirs in the SaPu intercalation and useful information for the petrophysical evaluation of similar reservoirs.

Chathi Mai in Popular Imagination: Exploring Narratives, Worship, and Rituals in North India

This paper explores the varied narratives surrounding Chathi Mai, which do not find a mention in the normative texts. These narratives showcase the blending of religious beliefs with regional traditions in the imagination of her worshippers. Focusing on Kartika Chatha specifically, the study delves into the narratives that depict the Goddess as a healer, protector, and feminine energy tied to the Sun. Our fieldwork in Varanasi, Patna, Munger, and Sahibganj reveals diverse origin stories, showcasing the cultural mosaic of regions venerating her. The research comprehensively examines the evolutionary trajectory of Chathi Mai’s worship, emphasizing the synthesis of mythological elements and local folklore. Three key facets—the manifestation of feminine energy, the significance of the title “Mai,” and the complementary relationship between male and female principles—are explored to provide a nuanced understanding of the Goddess’s multifaceted identity in North India. The absence of normative texts enhances grassroots adaptability, allowing for localized interpretations in the popular imagination of the Goddess. Associations with the Sun god Surya and the continuity of divine male-female dynamics provide varied entry points for believers, enabling emotional connections and familial devotion. The duality of malevolence and benevolence adds complexity, making worship dynamic and responsive to challenges. Linking Chatthi Mai to Bihar’s regional identity integrates the tradition into daily life, promoting a sense of belonging. The evolving narratives contribute to the deity’s adaptability, relevance, and popularity, with potential for further research exploring folk religions’ adaptation to societal changes and the impact of evolving narratives on community dynamics.

Nietzsche and the Birth of Joker

In The Birth of Tragedy, Nietzsche employs the dichotomy of Apollonian and Dionysian to explain artistic phenomena. The film Joker shows the origin story of the Joker, a comic-book supervillain. This paper offers a reading of Joker through Nietzsche’s ideas from The Birth of Tragedy. By doing so, it aims to achieve three things: first, to demonstrate the relevance of Nietzsche’s aesthetic theory in analyzing culture; second, to reveal the political dimension of Nietzsche’s thought in The Birth of Tragedy; and third, to shed light on the ominous implications of Joker’s popularity.

Vespers: A nursing origin story set in the dawn of the HIV pandemic.

Vespers: A nursing origin story set in the dawn of the HIV pandemic.

Voices Unveiled: Experiences and Reflections of Asian American Activists

Eighteen Asian American activists were interviewed for this study that challenges the stereotype of Asian Americans as “model minorities” with the counter-narrative of intersectional feminist activism. Grounded theory and consensual qualitative analysis were used to analyze the data, with four themes that emerged: origin story, defining activism, social change experiences, and reflections and insights. Participants described personal and collective experiences of oppression, involvement in community organizations, university classes, and recognizing a need in the community as factors that contributed to their sociopolitical development. They conceptualized activism as critical consciousness; solidarity and liberation for all people, existence as a form of resistance; and activism in many different forms. They described challenges faced, such as burnout, resistance from others, hostile sociopolitical climate, and interpersonal conflicts; and factors that sustained them, such as community, radical hope, and rest and care. Participants shared the impact of activism on their relationships, lessons learned, and advice for Asian Americans interested in activism. Implications for therapists are provided.

The Embodiment and Interpretation of Greek Mythology in The Renaissance: Analyzing Perseus with The Head of Medusa

Greek mythology had a significant influence on the arts and literature in the Renaissance. From the epic poems of Iliad and Odyssey and the ancient Theogony, to the well-known plays of Greek tragedy and modern adaptations of the gods and heroes in both literature and screens, Greek mythology is foreign to no one. This dissertation aims to discuss the embodiment and the inventive interpretation of Greek mythology in a piece of Renaissance artwork Perseus with the head of Medusa. It looks into the original story from Hesiod’s Theogony and Ovid’s Metamorphoses and analyzes the symbolic influence of classical traditions. Expanding the contextual perspectives puts the artwork on a wider stage of the society of the time and examines the semiotics within this sculpture that show the unique Renaissance interpretation. The Renaissance concept about secularism, rationalism, and individualism is also explained through the iconography analysis and the comparison with the ancient artwork. With the help of useful references, this dissertation incorporates aspects like art, mythology, literature, politics, social psychology, and ideology to offer some knowledge of the sculpture by Cellini as well as the Renaissance world.

An index of longing

Feminist epistemology positions knowledge in relationship to, or as contingent on, its knower. From this framework, drawing can be situated as a relational and embodied form of knowing the phenomenal world. Drawing opens a space in which we can explore the margin between perception and representation as an epistemological problem. It asks: ‘How can we locate the relationship between knowers and what is known across time through the canon of drawing?’. Drawing is the enactment of this problem. It bridges the gap between the phenomenal and the constructed world of knowledge and, in doing so, visualizes the relationship between our senses and our sense of self. My research reflects on the visual history of ‘The Corinthian Maid’, a Roman origin story for the first act of drawing, and on its use in my own creative practice as a framework to explore the evolution of western ideas on gender, embodiment, knowledge and creativity. The Corinthian Maid functions as an access point through which to consider new understandings of the relationship between knowledge and the body, with drawing as our guide.

'여우비’ 유래담의 전승양상과 의미변화 고찰: ‘여우가 시집간다’, ‘호랑이 장가간다’와의 연계성을 중심으로

‘Foxrain’ is “rain that comes for a while and stops, on a day when there is sunshine” and is an expression similar to idioms such as ‘fox is getting married’ and ‘tiger is getting married’. Until now, the public had little interest in ‘foxrain’. However, in recent years, on days when it rains, ‘foxrain’ has become more common due to global climate change. The public has become more interested and raised questions about its origins. Why does the word ‘foxrain’, which is a combination of “animal name” and ‘rain’, explain the paradoxical situation where it rains even though the day is sunny? Words for animals form the oldest vocabulary of all the world's languages and reflect the ideas and values o​​f unique ethnic groups and their cultures. Also, the combination of ‘animal name’ and ‘verb + adjective’, which are special components of idiomatic phrases, can be debated from a narrative perspective.
 This research looked for traces of the origin story through a questionnaire survey and investigated the public's perception of ‘foxrain’. As a result, we were able to discover new idioms and the preference for idioms by age group. From the past until now, foxes have shown potential as a prototype for stories. In the past, it was simply a expression to describe the weather, but now it has been expanded to include an emotional concept through the linking of contexts. Especially new new media is currently reproducing its story of origin and regaining its status as a cultural prototype. Tracking such idiom changes would also be a meaningful task in the oral literary field.
 This study explores the meaning of idiomatic expressions through the story of the origin of ‘foxrain’, used in literature and media in response to the demands of the times. It considers the relationships between similar idiomatic expressions and their origins. We will also look at the meaning changes that accompany changes in media.

Exploration of the toponymy of Terentang Village, West Bangka as an effort to preserve culture

The issue at hand is the low level of knowledge among the community regarding the origin of Terentang Village. The objective of this community service program is to establish toponyms and educate the community about the background of Terentang Village while uncovering its cultural potential. The activities are conducted through educational outreach methods. The outcome of this program is the exploration of toponyms that reveal the origins of several place names, such as hamlets, rivers, and hills. Through a name, the origin story of a region can be transformed into cultural heritage worth preserving. Additionally, the community's knowledge regarding the origins of their area is also enhanced.

From Allston to Ahmedabad: American hegemony in management education reexamined

Purpose This paper aims to study the origin story of Harvard Business School’s involvement with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad to study the reasons for the spread of American management education. It introduces both the explicit influence of Cold War politics and Indian development imaginaries to the export of American management thought in the early 1960s. Design/methodology/approach This paper relies on archival research for its primary source material, drawing upon rich archives of documents found at the Baker Library of Harvard Business School. Findings Harvard’s role in Ahmedabad was explicitly influenced by the Cold War anti-communist foreign policy of the USA, but did so opportunistically and contrary to the Ford Foundation’s (FF) original plans. Vikram Sarabhai, who was a key player in the Indian national imaginary of development, invited Harvard on his own initiative and forced the foundation to follow his interests rather than being a mere “subaltern.” Research limitations/implications This paper could additionally add to the historical debate about the scope and periodization of the Cold War and the role of non-state actors. Originality/value This paper covers new ground in exploring the early connection between the Indian development imaginary and business education. It concludes that the export of hegemonic US management education was not successful during Cold War, and the FF was not as dominant as it was made out to be.