The Evolution of the Key Terms “Consumer” and “Avatar” and Associated Research Directions: A Bibliometric Analysis
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0267 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
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Published on: Jul 23, 2026
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