https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Justine JordanenFri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.niras.com/sectors/development-consulting/stories-from-the-field/thoko-chimasula-tac-maz-casa/Every day on her way to primary school in Blantyre, a young Thoko carried a bag filled with a nutritious breakfast — one she often shared with friends, many of whom could afford only one meal a day. It was memory that stayed with her, especially as little seemed to change over time.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.niras.com/sectors/development-consulting/stories-from-the-field/thoko-chimasula-tac-maz-casa/https://www.niras.com/jobs/meet-our-employees/nara-noualyny-profit-with-purpose-strengthening-cambodian-farming-with-climate-smart-practices/As an agricultural economist championing fair returns for Cambodian farmers, Noualyny’s work goes well beyond the walls of her office. She often travels from the busy streets of Phnom Penh to the more placid provinces of Battambang and Siem Reap, on the road for hours to meet farmers and support the WAT4CAM provincial project team.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.niras.com/jobs/meet-our-employees/nara-noualyny-profit-with-purpose-strengthening-cambodian-farming-with-climate-smart-practices/https://www.niras.com/projects/stvc-mcrp-north-empowered-affected-households-amid-future-railway-construction/When Alma Lucero, a senior citizen, learned that she had to leave the home she had lived in for nearly 60 years, she felt deeply upset and worried. The proposed relocation was prompted by the construction of a railway in her area, which meant leaving behind the close community ties she had developed over decades.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.niras.com/projects/stvc-mcrp-north-empowered-affected-households-amid-future-railway-construction/https://www.niras.com/projects/mostar-rock-school-brings-harmony-to-a-divided-community/In Mostar, a rock school is breaking the status quo and building change that transcends school grounds. Mostar Rock School has been found by NIRAS's evaluation team to provide not only quality music education but also a space that students with different ethnicities and beliefs can call safe.Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.niras.com/projects/mostar-rock-school-brings-harmony-to-a-divided-community/https://www.niras.com/jobs/meet-our-employees/bea-sanz-corella-shaking-the-world-one-act-of-kindness-at-a-time/What if everyone treated kindness as a responsibility rather than a luxury? How different would our world be today?Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://www.niras.com/jobs/meet-our-employees/bea-sanz-corella-shaking-the-world-one-act-of-kindness-at-a-time/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/what-is-game-level-design-why-do-video-games-have-to-have-it/If game design deals with conceptualizing a game’s mechanics and systems, gameplay, and player experience, as game developer Robert Zubek said, level design brings all that to life. (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/what-is-game-level-design-why-do-video-games-have-to-have-it/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/how-to-design-an-open-world-game-tools-guidelines-for-beginners/The design of an open world game is sprawling, captivating, and even intimidating for some people. It takes a village to develop an immersive one, or at least a suite of tools and knowledge if you want to make it look jaw-droppingly good. (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/how-to-design-an-open-world-game-tools-guidelines-for-beginners/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/narrasofts-3d-artist-alex-the-first-filipino-to-participate-in-wsas-3d-digital-game-art-contest/As with any art form, designing 3D digital art takes time, resources, and skill to master. But what if all you had was skill? This was the case for Alex, the Philippines’ first-ever 3D digital game artist to participate in the international WorldSkills Asia tournament held in August 2021. (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/narrasofts-3d-artist-alex-the-first-filipino-to-participate-in-wsas-3d-digital-game-art-contest/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/in-demand-virtual-assistant-work-your-business-needs/You might be thinking hiring a virtual or administrative assistant is a luxury available only to a few. But if you’re committed to growing your business, you’re going to need one soon. (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/in-demand-virtual-assistant-work-your-business-needs/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/virtual-assistant-myths-more-fictional-than-unicorns/The flawless virtual assistant who’s always on-call, masters all skills, and never gets tired does exist — in the same universe as unicorns. With dozens of virtual assistant myths and misconceptions going around the web, you’re bound to find a few that will leave you scratching your head. (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/virtual-assistant-myths-more-fictional-than-unicorns/https://narrasoft.com/benefits-of-outsourcing-data-entry/When you think about the benefits of outsourcing data entry services, it isn’t easy to come up with something other than reduced spending. Sure, lower costs are a guaranteed advantage, but what else will outsourcing data entry services do for your business? The truth is you gain many benefits when you outsource data entry services. And we’re here to tackle eleven of them. (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://narrasoft.com/benefits-of-outsourcing-data-entry/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/the-best-programming-language-for-mobile-game-development/"With hundreds of programming languages currently in use, it would be impractical to test each and every one out just so you could find the best one for your needs. But in order to find the best game programming language for your mobile game idea, you will still need to sift through options." (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/the-best-programming-language-for-mobile-game-development/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/types-of-2d-games-people-love-to-play/There are hundreds of mechanics you can bring into your 2D game. But if you’re curious to know which types of 2D games are the most popular and which ones people tend to enjoy, this listed article is for you. (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/types-of-2d-games-people-love-to-play/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/louis-vuitton-released-a-mobile-game-yes-and-heres-what-you-need-to-know/"Who knew being fashion-forward also meant keeping up with mobile trends?" (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/louis-vuitton-released-a-mobile-game-yes-and-heres-what-you-need-to-know/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/whats-the-first-3d-game-in-the-world/"What is the first 3D video game in the world? This might sound like one of those stray questions your brain comes up with every now and then, but with the unrelenting production of 3D video games worldwide, it’s hard not to wonder what actually started it all." (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/whats-the-first-3d-game-in-the-world/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/survey-reveals-the-impact-of-remote-work-on-employees-productivity-and-its-pretty-good/The myth of remote work hampering an employee’s productivity has long assailed the minds of business leaders and managers alike. But ever since the pandemic forced us to adopt a work-from-home setup, this myth, as it turns out, is unwarranted. The numbers will tell you why. (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/survey-reveals-the-impact-of-remote-work-on-employees-productivity-and-its-pretty-good/https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/the-best-video-editing-software-for-beginners-pros/Finding quality video editing talent is half the battle when it comes to producing compelling video content; the other half is picking out top-notch editing software intuitive enough for beginners and pros alike. (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://justinejordan.journoportfolio.com/articles/the-best-video-editing-software-for-beginners-pros/https://narrasoft.com/can-you-use-python-for-mobile-app-development/In the software development community, Python is known for being a high-level language that is easy to learn and flexible enough to produce different kinds of software. With this language, developers can build a variety of things — from projects as grand as machine learning to ones as simple as a web page. But does this versatility apply to mobile app development? In this article, we give you a thorough account of Python’s capacity for this kind of digital project.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0100https://narrasoft.com/can-you-use-python-for-mobile-app-development/https://narrasoft.com/what-are-chat-and-email-support-and-what-are-their-best-practices/Did you know visitors who can intuitively use a website’s chat box are almost three times more likely to convert? The market research company Forrester says so, and to this, they add companies that treat chat support as a low-priority task tend to have “missed revenue opportunities”. (Originally uploaded on the NarraSoft blog.)Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://narrasoft.com/what-are-chat-and-email-support-and-what-are-their-best-practices/https://narrasoft.com/winning-strategies-for-unity-games-fall-guys-and-among-us-according-to-popular-gamers/Video games are a solace to many, and they’re especially needed during this time when nothing but a spate of horrible stories occupies our news. This is why during the pandemic, Fall Guys and Among Us have been the main topic of conversation within and outside of gaming circles. They provide comfort to those isolated in their homes. (Originally published on the NarraSoft blog.)Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100https://narrasoft.com/winning-strategies-for-unity-games-fall-guys-and-among-us-according-to-popular-gamers/https://narrasoft.com/c-plusplus-3d-game-engines/With C++ at their core, these 3D game engines can promise speed as their main advantage. And in game development, speed is everything. But here’s the best part about these game engines. Not only do they make the game development experience easier on developers. They also allow parts of a video game to be coded in C++. This means devs aren’t the only ones who get to feel the speed C++ offers — players will, too. And that means engaging gameplay, an enthralled audience, and an exciting experiencFri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100https://narrasoft.com/c-plusplus-3d-game-engines/https://medium.com/@j.jordan/fashion-contributes-to-modern-day-slavery-7f2b8da1ede1#840dEmpowerment in fashion commonly means economically powerful women being able to dress as they please, but often neglected are the women behind the production of this grand display of liberality.Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100https://medium.com/@j.jordan/fashion-contributes-to-modern-day-slavery-7f2b8da1ede1#840dhttps://hyebeauty.com/blogs/blog/how-to-love-yourself-especially-when-you-dont-know-howWe often extend our love to other people. Our family, significant other, and friends are at the receiving end of our capacity to understand and express compassion, especially when they feel like they are at their lowest. This kind of love, which we willingly give, does not shine through when we are in need. Instead, we bury ourselves in negative self-talk.Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://hyebeauty.com/blogs/blog/how-to-love-yourself-especially-when-you-dont-know-howhttps://hyebeauty.com/blogs/blog/top-beauty-tips-for-newbies-skin-care-related-tips-includedThe beauty and makeup gurus we admire and follow today have all been through the stage we cannot picture them to have ever been in: the starting phase of beauty exploration. But no one becomes an expert without that spark of interest, right?Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://hyebeauty.com/blogs/blog/top-beauty-tips-for-newbies-skin-care-related-tips-includedhttps://bridescall.com/inspirations/top-3-reasons-why-your-wedding-registry-should-include-more-travelSpending on travel and experiences is the new way to celebrate your marriage. While being practical is still important, going out and experiencing life in another land is something that’s more rewarding and memorable.Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://bridescall.com/inspirations/top-3-reasons-why-your-wedding-registry-should-include-more-travelhttps://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/805447-michael-kors-buys-versace/#/slide/1Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. has acquired Gianni Versace SpA for $2.12 billion, with the proviso that Donatella Versace should maintain her ties with the Italian luxury brand as head of its creative vision.Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/805447-michael-kors-buys-versace/#/slide/1https://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/800343-rihanna-documentary/From good girl gone badgal, it’s no wonder Peter Berg wanted to produce a documentary on the superstar’s life, a film he describes as an “unfiltered look into Rihanna’s life and how she’s ascended to become a global icon.”Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/800343-rihanna-documentary/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2015/07/26/lost-hearing-did-not-cause-loss-of-lens-zest-for-life/At the age of 63, Len continues to work in the boisterous environment of a salon. Chatter among beauticians, audio on the television and the whir of hairdressing equipment are all crammed into the studio-sized room. Yet, despite working in that salon for years, Len has heard none of these noises.Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100https://businessmirror.com.ph/2015/07/26/lost-hearing-did-not-cause-loss-of-lens-zest-for-life/