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Perception, knowledge and attitude towards environmental issues and management among residents of Al-Suwaiq Wilayat, Sultanate of Oman

B. S. ChoudriCenter for Environmental Studies and Research (CESAR), Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Mahad BaawainCenter for Environmental Studies and Research (CESAR), Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanView further author information
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Ahmed Al-SidairiCenter for Environmental Studies and Research (CESAR), Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanView further author information
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Hamed Al-NadabiCenter for Environmental Studies and Research (CESAR), Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanView further author information
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Khalifa Al-ZeidiCenter for Environmental Studies and Research (CESAR), Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanView further author information
Pages 433-440 | Received 16 Nov 2015, Accepted 22 Dec 2015, Published online: 22 Jan 2016

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