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Published in:Administrative Sciences
Main Authors: Fusanori Iwasaki, Asuka Chokyu, Yasushi Ueki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/15/5/154