Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies is a student-led journal that publishes original undergraduate research from all fields of study, but with a special emphasis on interdisciplinary works that intersect with the humanities, arts, and sciences. In keeping with the University of Arizona’s mission as a public research university, this journal serves as a forum for innovative and diverse research and scholarship. 

First started in 2012, the Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies was recently revived in 2021, after not publishing since 2017. Our next issue will be published in May of 2024.

The Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies is published by the University of Arizona Libraries and is generously sponsored by the Office of Societal Impact under Research, Innovation, and Impact and the Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry.

Volume 10 • Spring 2024

Front Matter


Editorial Team

2024-06-01 Volume 10 • Spring 2024 • i

Introduction from the Office of Societal Impact

Courtney Leligdon and Kimberly Sierra-Cajas

2024-06-01 Volume 10 • Spring 2024 • iii

Articles


A History of Sriracha: A Global Hot Sauce Made in America

Christina Marikos

2024-03-01 Volume 10 • Spring 2024 • 1-6

Decoding The Sims: Analysis of Gamification Frameworks, User Experience, and Game Design Evolution

Genesis Benedith

2024-06-01 Volume 10 • Spring 2024 • 6-12

Examining the Outlook of First-Generation Students at the University of Arizona - Second-Generation Immigrants' Views on American Identity, Privilege, and Belonging

Sophia Horovitz

2024-06-01 Volume 10 • Spring 2024 • 12-18

Collectivized Suffering and Post-Traumatic Growth

Gabbi Figueroa

2024-06-01 Volume 10 • Spring 2024 • 18-23

Heal-Thy Brain: The Intersectionality of Race, Sleep, and Socioeconomic factors in ADHD

Faith Johnson

2024-06-01 Volume 10 • Spring 2024 • 23-25

Relationships Reimagined: Analyzing International Partnerships With Palestinian Theatre to Highlight the Potential for Greater Impacts

Jordan Buck

2024-06-01 Volume 10 • Spring 2024 • 25-29