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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2026-0038 | Journal eISSN: 2451-3113 (formerly 1843-6722) | Journal ISSN: 1843-6722
Language: English
Page range: 1 - 8
Published on: Jul 5, 2026
Published by: Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy
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