Learning Mindset and the Academic Achievement of Student Service Members/Veterans
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v11i2.799 | Journal eISSN: 2470-4768
Language: English
Page range: 195 - 206
Submitted on: Aug 30, 2025
Accepted on: Nov 30, 2025
Published on: Dec 17, 2025
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