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TEACHER EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

An investigation into EFL instructors’ intention to leave and burnout: Exploring the mediating role of job satisfaction

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Article: 1781430 | Received 10 Mar 2020, Accepted 26 May 2020, Published online: 24 Jun 2020

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