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Unveiling the landscape of research methodologies in nursing literature: a comprehensive analysis Cover

Unveiling the landscape of research methodologies in nursing literature: a comprehensive analysis

By: Khalil Tazik and  Mahmood Maniati  
Open Access
|Jan 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fon-2025-0048 | Journal eISSN: 2544-8994 | Journal ISSN: 2097-5368
Language: English
Page range: 433 - 442
Submitted on: Jul 8, 2024
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Accepted on: Sep 6, 2024
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Published on: Jan 27, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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