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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Perceived Teacher Enthusiasm and Professional Commitment: The Mediating Role of Boredom and Learning Engagement

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Pages 1149-1163 | Received 01 Jan 2023, Accepted 27 Mar 2023, Published online: 11 Apr 2023

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