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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Research Article

Relationship of Chronotype to Sleep, Light Exposure, and Work-Related Fatigue in Student Workers

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Pages 295-304 | Received 27 Jul 2011, Accepted 16 Dec 2011, Published online: 06 Mar 2012

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