Journal of
Engineering and Technology Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Eng. Technol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9790
  • DOI: 10.5897/JETR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 200

Full Length Research Paper

Analysis of differences in internet user experiences and virtual network activities in Taiwan

Tsung-Yi Chen
  • Tsung-Yi Chen
  • Department of Electronic Commerce Management, Nanhua University, Chiayi, (R.O.C.) Taiwan.
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Chien-Yun Huang
  • Chien-Yun Huang
  • Institute of Information Management, Nanhua University, Chiayi, (R.O.C.) Taiwan
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  •  Received: 08 August 2014
  •  Accepted: 03 November 2014
  •  Published: 31 January 2015

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