The Impact of Environmental-themed Chinese Web Novel on Ecological Behavioral Intentions and the Mediating Role of Environmental Awareness Awakening

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Min, Z. (2025). The Impact of Environmental-themed Chinese Web Novel on Ecological Behavioral Intentions and the Mediating Role of Environmental Awareness Awakening. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15(11), 1–12.

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