Extending the KAP framework: Food safety knowledge, attitudes, practices, and pathogen awareness among hotel service personnel
By: Feridun Aydinli and Birsen Bulut Solak
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Language: English
Page range: 171 - 183
Submitted on: Feb 24, 2025
Accepted on: Jun 3, 2026
Published on: Aug 31, 2026
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