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\begin{document}
\title{The Life-Cycle of Merge Conflicts: Processes, Barriers, and Strategies}

\author{Nicholas Nelson \and Caius Brindescu \and Shane~McKee \and Anita Sarma \and Danny Dig}

\institute{Nicholas Nelson \and Caius Brindescu \and Shane McKee* \and Anita Sarma \and Danny Dig
\at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331\\\email{\{nelsonni,brindesc,anita.sarma,daniel.dig\}@oregonstate.edu, *mckeesh@outlook.com}
}

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\input{Abstract}

\input{Introduction}
\input{Related_Work}
\input{Methodology}
\input{Results}
\input{RQ1}
\input{RQ2}
\input{RQ3}
\input{RQ4}
\input{RQ5}
\input{Implications}
\input{Threats}
\input{Conclusions}
\input{Acknowledgements}

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