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Assessment of physical activity during PhD Studies, in Elbasan, Albania

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|Jul 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ajbals-2025-0013 | Journal eISSN: 2410-8693 | Journal ISSN: 2410-3918
Language: English
Page range: 15 - 24
Published on: Jul 17, 2025
Published by: International Institute for Private, Commercial and Competition Law
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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