Effect of Meaningful Work on Job Engagement: An Empirical Study of Employees at the Ministry of Interior in the State of Qatar

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Al-Subaey, F. S. A., Yusof, M. Bin, & Murshed, A. A. M. (2024). Effect of Meaningful Work on Job Engagement: An Empirical Study of Employees at the Ministry of Interior in the State of Qatar. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(3), 3202–3216.

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