Cognitive Load Management in Educational Contexts: An Analysis of Physiological Measurements for Personalised Learning
By: Cella-Flavia BUCIUMAN and Sabina POTRA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0206 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 2716 - 2726
Published on: Jul 22, 2026
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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