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Introduction, translated into 5 languages Asia is experiencing a user research boom, with the number of professionals growing rapidly. However, remote research as a practice is still not widely accepted across all Asian countries, due in part to low awareness of tools available. To become successful, remote research platforms need to adapt…
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