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Coexistence with Giants: Exploring Community Perspectives on Elephant Conservation and Conflict Resolution

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jlecol-2026-0025 | Journal eISSN: 1805-4196 | Journal ISSN: 1803-2427
Language: English
Submitted on: May 17, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 8, 2026
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Published on: Feb 14, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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