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Analysing the impact of post-pandemic factors on entrepreneurial intentions: the enduring significance of self-efficacy in student planned behaviour

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Article: 2302796 | Received 18 Feb 2023, Accepted 29 Dec 2023, Published online: 13 Mar 2024

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