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The Evolution of Web Services: History and Systematization

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|Jun 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aei-2026-0007 | Journal eISSN: 1338-3957 | Journal ISSN: 1335-8243
Language: English
Page range: 21 - 28
Submitted on: Oct 21, 2025
Accepted on: Feb 18, 2026
Published on: Jun 17, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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