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Research Article

Online teaching self-efficacy of Chinese university teachers amidst Covid-19: its changes and the moderation of adaptability and administration quality

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Article: 2187881 | Received 03 Oct 2022, Accepted 13 Jan 2023, Published online: 20 Apr 2023

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