Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year: 2018
Volume: 13
Issue: 20
Page No. 8511 - 8519

Managing Quality Performance by Legislation in Iraqi Construction Projects: A System Dynamics Approach

Authors : Hafeth I. Naji, Raquim N. Zehawi and Zainab Hasan

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