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The Effects of Approach and Avoidance Dispositions and Sense of Power on Promotive and Prohibitive Voice Efficacy, Christopher J. Waterbury, Avery N. Waklatsi, and Amy Pytlovany Ph.D.
Case Study in Activist Applied Linguistics: Working with the Oregon Judicial Department for the Accessibility of Domestic Relations Information, AmandaLyn R. Wayland, Jamal R. Ford, and Abbee A. Mortensen
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Colonization Response to Dike Removal in the Salmon River Estuary, Elinore Webb
Le Gout Qui Reste: Cultural Identity and Belonging in Ook Chung's Kimchi, Taurean James Weber-Laurencio
Thick [in] It: The Creation of Caregiver Materials for Treatment of Infant Dysphagia Using Thickened Liquids, Autumn Weis, Dr. Deanna Britton, and Allyson Goodwyn-Craine
Honey Tree: A Neo-Soul Album, Artist & Musical Development Through the Electronic Press Kit, Raine Welterlen
Story and Play: Applying Narrative Game Scholarship to Game Design, Rodale Wenger
Changes in Blood Mineral Concentrations and ADHD Symptoms After 8 weeks of Micronutrient Supplementation, Elizabeth S. White
In Their Own Words: Examining the Educational Experiences, Expectations, and Values of Oregon Low-Income, Single Black Mothers, Reiko Mia Williams
Reflecting on Resilience: Insight into Resiliency Development and Utilization in Oregon's Older Adults from 2020 to 2022, Riley A. Wilton
Working Paper No. 68, Variables Precipitating the Extermination of the American Bison, Cameron Winterer
Addressing the Body Mass Index Using a Teaching Math for Social Justice Lens, Riley J. Wolfe
Masthead: Spring 2022, Tyler Wolfe
Message From the Editor, Tyler Wolfe
Additive Manufacturing Design for Affordable Housing Development, Courtney Wright, Lani Nguyen, and Jordan Wearing
Financial Analysis of Meta Platforms Inc, Anurag Yaddanapudi, Kaushik Chaudhary, and Saumya Saxena
Operating Strategy for Semiconductor Industry During COVID 19: Pandemic Working Model, Anurag Yaddanapudi, Evan Ide, John Matthew, Breault Plummer, Kaushik Chaudhary, Liliana Fitzpatrick, Nader Morgan, Nisha Hemantha Raju, and Preston Khiev
The Mechanisms Connecting State Marijuana Policies to Parent, Peer, and Youth Drug Perception Leading to Youth Marijuana Use, Eunbyeor Sophie Yang
Paving the Way: Women in Music at Ferrara, Italy During the Late 1500s, Ella Yarris
"Damn, man. The time that I lost": Power and the Process of Diagnosis for Women with Chronic Illnesses, Kaitlin Roquel Yeomans
Implicit Bias Toward Individuals with Disabilities, Sarah K. Young
Analyzing Perceptions and Outcomes of Intimate Partner Violence Within Muslim Communities, Areebah Zaidi
Maturity Model for Customer-Centric Approach in Enterprise: The Case of E-commerce and Online Retail Industry, Soheil Zarrin
Montessori Schools: How and Why Do They Impact Student Relationships and Communication Skills?, Jacquelyn G. Zavala