JMJakus
J.M.Jakus is an independent writer and editor who partners with individuals, companies, and organizations to produce and edit professional content. Jakus has assisted clients of diverse industries ranging from academia to non-profit organizations, policy analysts to start-ups, engineering to medicine, and more. Through this photo-editorial portfolio, you can connect with J.M. Jakus, view recent and upcoming projects, and request WRITING & EDITING SERVICES.
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Carpets displayed in a marketplace outside of the Derinkuyu ancient underground city in Central Turkey.
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The Sahn (courtyard) harbors the fountain of ablutions (ritual cleansing) done before prayer at Süleymaniye Camii in İstanbul, Turkey.
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The decorative interior of the Qubba (dome) of Sülemaniye Camii in Istanbul, Turkey. Outside the frame of this photo is the Mihrab (niche) which is angled toward the direction of Mecca.
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As one enters or exits the mosque through this passage, they will notice special features: Sahn (courtyard), Minaret (tower), and Qubba (dome).
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A Turkish flag hangs outside of the Eyüp camii in Istanbul, Turkey. The external ceramic tile arrangement known in Turkish as “Çinli Mosaic” directly translates to Chinese Mosaic. However, the concept of mosaic techniques in architectural art reaches back over 4,000 years into Mesopotamia. Colored stones and glass were arranged this way near Susa (present day Iran), and these techniques spread throughout the world over time.
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A man and woman walk together through the rain toward the warmth inside Süleymaniye Camii.
Research
Although currently based in Southern California, J.M.Jakus recently completed a graduate degree in International Relations: Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East at Boğaziçi Üniversitesi in İstanbul, Turkey. Jakus has actively conducted research in and out of the Near East since 2015. Spanning the intermittent 'outs,' Jakus fulfilled a photojournalistic position in Colombia serving victims of the internal armed conflict, assisted an ACTED development project facilitating watershed management in Tajikistan, and volunteered with a women's empowerment non-profit in Morocco. Jakus' writing is both deeply analytical and humanistic. Across the body of Jakus' work, breaking down complex multi-dimensional dilemmas to their lowest common denominator remains a key focus.
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A lone man prays and reflects in the evening at Sülemaniye Camii in Istanbul, Turkey. Outside, the rainy and cold are a sharp contrast to the warmth of the mosque. He stands in the middle of a candle lit universe.
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Men pray in the mosque.
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A couple prays together.
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A pivotal part of connecting with the larger narratives that bind us is collaboration. The clients that have the most to gain from partnering with J.M.Jakus Writing and Editorial Solutions are individuals, organizations, and entities on the front lines of humanity publishing content, analyzing data, and conducting research for their respective goals.
Starting and running businesses
Analyzing data
Advising think tanks
Speaking at international conferences
Facilitating human rights work
Creating marketing materials
Submitting research proposals
Conducting Academic research
Providing investing insights
Key industries include (but are not limited to): media and communications, diplomacy, journalism, government agencies, consulates, publishing, linguistics, non-profit organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic research, international trade, outsourcing, medical innovations, fin-tech, defense tech, national and international security, public policy, blockchain and cryptocurrency development, or any multidisciplinary field.
By no means is this a comprehensive list. For all the industries mentioned above, there are plenty that could be included as well.
Below is a link to recent and upcoming projects, publications, and work samples.
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Marco, el hacedor de milagros
A community activist and victim of the Colombian internal armed conflict, Marco, stands proudly beside a newly made friend in front of the Catedral Basilica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Popayán. In the background, a man purchases a picture of the Virgin Mary.
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Paz Sin Esclavitud
A police office delivers a brief speech on behalf of the awareness-raising campaign, Paz Sin Esclavitud (Peace without Slavery,) in an effort to combat human trafficking.
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The Newlywed Adventurer
A newlywed climbs to the peak of a volcano on her adventurous honeymoon.
"Now I dream of being a great lawyer, and defending the rights of the most vulnerable populations in my country." Luz, whose very name means light, may have lost her leg and several members of her family from paramilitary assaults, but she has not lost her sense of hope.
Are you...
... an academician?
Services are available for academics of all levels, from prospective college students to tenured professors. Inquire for details. (Please note, only editing services are available for students).
... an analyst, or researcher?
Reach out about co-authorship, individual or institutional research partnerships, archive assistance, and/or co-publishing opportunities. conferences, and other collaborative venues. Hire help to cover an under-researched geopolitical topic or highlight an unreported event. Or, gain headway by consolidating information on a stagnant project.
... a non-governmental organization (NGO) or non-profit?
Find help researching and applying for grants, SOIs, editing quarterly reports, assisting in campaigns, reviewing white papers,
writing fact sheets, drafting standardized procedures, and organizing interview data.
... publishing a book?
Get a manuscript review or developmental editing assistance prior to submitting your manuscript to literary agents.
