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How are the SMEs Committed to their Local Communities in the Term of Sustainability? Cover

How are the SMEs Committed to their Local Communities in the Term of Sustainability?

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Language: English
Page range: 185 - 194
Submitted on: Apr 23, 2024
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Accepted on: May 21, 2024
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Published on: Jun 20, 2024
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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