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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

The Effect of Academic Adaptability on Learning Burnout Among College Students: The Mediating Effect of Self-Esteem and the Moderating Effect of Self-Efficacy

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Pages 1615-1629 | Received 14 Feb 2023, Accepted 29 Apr 2023, Published online: 03 May 2023

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