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Research Articles

Real-Time Interactivity and Impulsive Buying in Livestreaming Commerce: The Focal Intermediary Role of Inspiration

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Pages 2938-2953 | Received 20 Oct 2022, Accepted 01 Feb 2023, Published online: 13 Feb 2023

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