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Authenticity under Emotional Strain in Social Services Leadership

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|Apr 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mosr-2025-0012 | Journal eISSN: 2335-8750 | Journal ISSN: 1392-1142
Language: English
Page range: 83 - 97
Submitted on: Dec 4, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 30, 2025
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Published on: Apr 1, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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