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A decision tree–based classifier for E-visit service provision

Ching-Chin Cherna Dept. of Information Management, National Taiwan University, Taipei, TaiwanView further author information
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Pin-Syuan Hoa Dept. of Information Management, National Taiwan University, Taipei, TaiwanView further author information
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Bo Hsiaob Dept. of Information Management, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan City, TaiwanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 242-254 | Published online: 26 Mar 2019

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