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To Cite this Article: Othman, W. N. W., Zainuddin, Z. N., Yahya, S. A., Omar, M. N., & Mamat, S. (2019).Stress, Self-Esteem, Coping Skill and Treatment Strategies among Victim of Earthquake at Kampung Mesilau Ranau, Sabah. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(12), 298–308.
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