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A Multi-dimensional and Multi-level Study

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(2005). Leadership and School Performance. In: New Paradigm for Re-engineering Education. Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, vol 6. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3620-5_13

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