Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students' Mental Health: A Case Study of Jordanian Universities
Maryam Nuser, Information Systems Department, Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan, Wesam Alrashdan, Qanita BaniBaker, Computer Science Department, Faculty of Computer and Information Technology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, Computer Science Department, Faculty of Computer and Information Technology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
2021
Journal of Education and Community Health
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