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Integrating Spiritual Social Responsibility Commitment Into MSMES’ Sustainability: Bridging Green Practices in Emerging Economies

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|Apr 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sues-2026-0008 | Journal eISSN: 2285-3065 | Journal ISSN: 1584-2339
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