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Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Intentions Behind Impact-Driven Sustainable Ventures

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|Jun 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/foli-2025-0003 | Journal eISSN: 1898-0198 | Journal ISSN: 1730-4237
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