Perceptions of Resilience in Critical Infrastructure and Essential Services in Romania: Evidence from a Gen Z Sample
By: Irina COICIU and Gabriel PĂDUREAN
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0386 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 5242 - 5253
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
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