Research Journal of Applied Sciences

Year: 2016
Volume: 11
Issue: 8
Page No. 667 - 670

The Use of Modified Emoticon Symbols for the Designs of Traffic Warning Signs

Authors : Sodikin , Ahmad Munawar and H. Bagus Setiadji

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