Community–University Partnerships: Using Participatory Action Learning and Action Research (PALAR)
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Keywords: Participatory action learning and action research, PALAR, community development, community engagement, community partnerships, disadvantaged communities, higher education.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/ijcre.v6i1.3105