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Bilingual Journal of Environmental Psychology / Revista Bilingüe de Psicología Ambiental
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Potential health benefits of nature-based interventions in the work environment during winter. A case study

Posibles beneficios sobre la salud de la introducción de elementos naturales en el ambiente de trabajo durante el invierno. Un estudio de caso

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Pages 67-88 | Received 10 Nov 2011, Accepted 11 Oct 2012, Published online: 23 Jan 2014

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