Technical Communication Quarterly Mar 2026

Investigating User Empowerment Through the Fertility App Glow

Akshata Balghare ; Jessica Campbell ; E. Ashley Rea University of Central Florida ; Melika Nouri
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Technical Communication Quarterly
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2026-03-13
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10.1080/10572252.2026.2641719
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