Research self-efficacy, publication output, and early career development

International Journal of Educational Management

Volumn 24, Issue 7, 2010, Pages 562-574

  Hemmings, Brian ^a   Kay, Russell ^a  

^a CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Academic staff; Australia; Career development; Publications; Research

Indexed keywords

EID: 77957054559     PISSN: 0951354X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09513541011079978     Document Type: Article

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