Empowering Rural Communities in the South-West Oltenia Region through Risk Management for Better Living Conditions
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0284 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 3820 - 3835
Published on: Jul 22, 2026
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