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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ajon-2026-0005 | Journal eISSN: 2208-6781 | Journal ISSN: 1032-335X
Language: English
Page range: 35 - 43
Published on: May 18, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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