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The use of sequential experiments and SEM in documenting stone tool microwear

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ID9291997
AuthorsAndreu Ollé (0000-0002-8643-5536, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, corresponding author), Josep Maria Vergès (0000-0003-1807-7463, Universitat Rovira i Virgili)
Year2013
Volume48
Pages60-72
Publication date2013-10-31
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Archaeological Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0305-4403 • E-ISSN: 1095-9238
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jas.2013.10.028
OpenAlexW2002587322
LanguageEN
Citations received89
References cited44

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Citations per year7,42
Citation span2014 - 2026 (13)
Citation velocitycurrent
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