Spatial justice and the equitable distribution of urban resources for children: A case study of Tianjin, China
By: Shulong Yan, Rui Zhang, Qingrui Li and Yuehan Liu
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/geosc-2026-0002 | Journal eISSN: 1802-1115
Language: English
Page range: 17 - 29
Submitted on: Aug 17, 2025
Accepted on: Mar 15, 2026
Published on: Jun 26, 2026
Published by: Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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