Explain how issues of epistemology and ontology are addressed in academic articles.

Explain how issues of epistemology and ontology are addressed in academic articles. Question 1:  Explain how issues of epistemology and ontology are addressed in academic articles. (Please place the references for this question after it...thanks.) Question 2:  Please focus on a research area which is of interest to you (e.g., a topic you may want to do your dissertation on), and suggest a theory which includes an IV, DV, mediator, and moderator. Define these variables and explain your logic.  (Please place the references for this question after it...thanks.) Note:  I will probably focus on "How to Boost Employee's Morale in the Workplace"... 3 references for each question at least...thanks..