ICT-driven disruptive innovation nurtures un-captured GDP – Harnessing women's potential as untapped resources
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عنوان ژورنال: Technology in Society
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0160-791X
DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2017.07.007