The Grammar of Science: The Challenge of Competing Outcomes

Authors

  • Jaranit Kaewkungwal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v18i4.279021

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Published

2025-12-31

How to Cite

Kaewkungwal, J. (2025). The Grammar of Science: The Challenge of Competing Outcomes. Outbreak, Surveillance, Investigation & Response (OSIR) Journal, 18(4), 258–263. https://doi.org/10.59096/osir.v18i4.279021

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Invited article