The Role of Science and Research in Shaping the Quaternary Sector: A Case Study of Czech Nuts3 Regions Within the Learning Regions Concept
By: Karin Glacová, Jan Nevima and Kamila Turečková
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.48128/pisg-2026-71.2-03 | Journal eISSN: 2543-7313 | Journal ISSN: 0208-4589
Language: Polish, English
Page range: 37 - 48
Submitted on: Jan 5, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 10, 2026
Published on: Jun 23, 2026
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