The study of doping market: How to produce intelligence from Internet forums.
Despite the predominant role played by Internet in the distribution of doping substances, little is currently known about the online offer of doping products. Therefore, the study focuses on the detection of doping substances and suppliers discussed in Internet forums. It aims at having a comprehens...
| Publicado en: | Forensic Science International Vol. 268; pp. 103 - 116 |
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| Formato: | research Journal Article |
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Elsevier B.V.
Nov2016
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