Translating research for policy: the importance of equivalence, function, and loyalty

Translating research for policy: the importance of equivalence, function, and loyalty
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将研究转化为政策:等效性、功能和忠诚度的重要性

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10.1057/s41599-021-00873-z
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2021
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Connelly S
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