The Critical Role of Logistics for Ageing-in-Place: Insights from Active Ageing Initiatives
By: Huay Ling Tay
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.10176 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
Language: English
Submitted on: Aug 13, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 20, 2026
Published on: Jan 28, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
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