Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law

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Sam, J., (2008). Article Title. Journal Name , 1-10.

Sam, J.,. (2008). Book Title. Location: Publisher.
Sam, J.,. Article Title. EIRP 2009 Proceedings (pp. 1-10). Location: Publisher.
Sam, J., (2008). Web page. Retrieved from http://www.apastyle.org/elecsource.html