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The Role of Knowledge Management in Cultural Capital Investment in Saudi Universities: Requirements and Challenges Cover

The Role of Knowledge Management in Cultural Capital Investment in Saudi Universities: Requirements and Challenges

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mdke-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2392-8042 | Journal ISSN: 2286-2668
Language: English
Page range: 54 - 71
Submitted on: Nov 15, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 24, 2026
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Published on: Mar 23, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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