Quality in Ageing and Older Adults
SCOPUS (2000-2024)ESCI-ISI
2042-8766
1471-7794
Anh Quốc
Cơ quản chủ quản: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Lĩnh vực:
Community and Home CareCare PlanningGerontology
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