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The Added Value of Black Engineering Students’ Participation in Identity-based Organizations: A Systematic Literature Review Cover

The Added Value of Black Engineering Students’ Participation in Identity-based Organizations: A Systematic Literature Review

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/see.79 | Journal eISSN: 2690-5450
Language: English
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Submitted on: Jun 24, 2021
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Published on: Jan 3, 2024
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