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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Original article

Chronotype and emotional/behavioral problems mediate the association between leisure screen time and academic achievement in children

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Pages 513-520 | Received 21 Sep 2023, Accepted 12 Feb 2024, Published online: 21 Feb 2024

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