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Sociocultural Determinants of Coffee Production Systems and Ecosystem Services in Southwestern Ethiopia

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jlecol-2026-0026 | Journal eISSN: 1805-4196 | Journal ISSN: 1803-2427
Language: English
Submitted on: Aug 15, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 16, 2026
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Published on: Feb 14, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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