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Regular Issue Research Article

The maturation of digital objects in innovation projects: the role of interpersonal networks and team sharing atmosphere

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Pages 434-461 | Received 06 Jun 2020, Accepted 04 Aug 2021, Published online: 03 Sep 2021

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