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Bibliometric Analysis on the Evolution of Digital Platforms. Future Research Perspectives

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|May 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/vjes-2025-0016 | Journal eISSN: 2344-4924 | Journal ISSN: 2067-9440
Language: English
Page range: 59 - 82
Published on: May 27, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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