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- 2. Chanie MG, Feleke A, Mekonnen S, Alemu MD, Ewunetie GE. A mixed methods analysis of the magnitude and associated factors of time management practice among primary hospital employees in North Gondar, Ethiopia. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2021;1(11):e0000048. pmid:36962131
Citation: The PLOS One Editors (2025) Expression of Concern: Assessment of time management practice and associated factors among primary hospitals employees in north Gondar, northwest Ethiopia. PLoS One 20(6): e0326894. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326894
Published: June 23, 2025
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