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Conducted by researcher Shahd Thaer Sahib Al-Athari from the Public Relations Department.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The study, supervised by an academic committee including Professor Dr. Jafar Shahid (chair), Assistant Professor Dr. Karim Mashat (supervisor), Dr. Aqeel Tahseen, and Professor Dr. Mohammed Al-Jabri (external member), aimed to identify PR approaches using a descriptive survey method based on questionnaires, scales, and interviews.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Findings showed moderate public engagement with information provided by PMF leadership and notable audience follow-up of related activities. 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