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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ejels-2026-0009 | Journal eISSN: 2519-1284 | Journal ISSN: 2520-0429
Language: English
Page range: 84 - 94
Published on: Jan 12, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 3 issues per year

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