The Grammar of Science: Are You Confident to Say So?

Authors

  • Jaranit Kaewkungwal Mahidol University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v10i1.263192

Abstract

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Published

2017-03-31

How to Cite

Kaewkungwal, J. (2017). The Grammar of Science: Are You Confident to Say So?. Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal, 10(1), 22–26. https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v10i1.263192

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Invited article