The Impact of Educational Standards on Sustainable Development in Slovenian Local Communities
By: Igor Prah
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Language: English
Page range: 61 - 89
Submitted on: Jul 1, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 1, 2026
Published online: Oct 8, 2026
Published in print: Sep 1, 2026
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