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Research Articles

Understanding Consumer Acceptance of Smart Washing Machines: How Do Female Consumers’ Occupations Affect the Acceptance Process?

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Pages 801-822 | Received 19 Feb 2021, Accepted 25 Feb 2022, Published online: 19 Apr 2022

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