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Bridging Theory and Transformation: The Role of Community Capitals in Shaping Sustainable Ecotourism Development Cover

Bridging Theory and Transformation: The Role of Community Capitals in Shaping Sustainable Ecotourism Development

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37705/TechTrans/e2025029 | Journal eISSN: 2353-737X | Journal ISSN: 0011-4561
Language: English
Submitted on: May 27, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 12, 2025
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Published on: Dec 23, 2025
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