Reintegration Barriers and Prospects on Emotional and Psychological Well-Being of Gulf Returnees in Kerala
By: Nithin Ninan Thomas and KM Anu
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ijssis-2026-0069 | Journal eISSN: 1178-5608
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Submitted on: Jan 31, 2026
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