An application of fuzzy logic to service quality research: A case of fitness service

Journal of Sport Management

Volumn 24, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 502-523

  Martínez, Jose A ^a   Ko, Yong Jae ^b   Martínez, Laura ^a  

^a TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CARTAGENA   (Spain)

^b UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

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EID: 78049239600     PISSN: 08884773     EISSN: 1543270X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsm.24.5.502     Document Type: Article

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