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Occupational and Environmental Determinants of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nurses in Conflict‑Affected Gaza Hospitals

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|Jan 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.5055 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 4, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 26, 2025
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Published on: Jan 20, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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