Validity and Reliability Instrument of Fan Engagement with Sports Clubs on Social Media in Oman

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Alsiyabi, I., Said, O. F. M., Zakaria, J., Muszali4, R., & Al-Fathi, Y. (2023). Validity and Reliability Instrument of Fan Engagement with Sports Clubs on Social Media in Oman. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(12), 3354–3371.

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