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Research Article

Transcranial direct current stimulation over prefrontal cortex did not improve the decision-making skill of athletes exposed to prolonged social media use: a crossover and randomised investigation

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Received 10 Oct 2023, Accepted 27 Feb 2024, Published online: 05 Mar 2024

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