Decision-Making and Cognitive Orientation in Veteran Workforce Reintegration: A Comparative Study of Retired Military and Civilian Workers
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v12i1.872 | Journal eISSN: 2470-4768
Language: English
Page range: 107 - 122
Submitted on: Mar 3, 2026
Accepted on: May 13, 2026
Published on: Jun 4, 2026
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