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Exploring the Dynamics of Successful Alternative Dispute Resolution Practices in Rural Bangladesh

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|Jun 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/eras-2025-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2286-2552 | Journal ISSN: 2286-2102
Language: English
Page range: 50 - 64
Published on: Jun 3, 2025
Published by: West University of Timisoara
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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