Evaluating the Impact of hydration on electrodermal activity: A Comparison between AC bioimpedance and DC skin potential metrics
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/joeb-2026-0008 | Journal eISSN: 1891-5469
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Submitted on: Jun 8, 2026
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
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