From Hero to Zero: A Case Study of Industry-To-Academia Career Transitions at a Czech Public University
By: Marie Hořáková and Lucie Depoo
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Language: English
Page range: 150 - 159
Submitted on: Apr 12, 2026
Accepted on: May 28, 2026
Published on: Jul 17, 2026
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