In the wake of rapid digital transformation and the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing educational outcomes, this study investigates the integration of AI applications within the Omani educational portal under Oman’s Vision 2040. A systematic review was conducted using the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) database, focusing on peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2024. The six studies were selected for analysis following a rigorous screening process with defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings indicate that AI is currently enhancing personalized learning, enabling data-driven decisionmaking, and supporting hybrid education platforms in Oman. These developments reflect the educational system’s readiness to adopt further AI technologies while directly contributing to the strategic priorities of Oman’s Vision 2040. This study provides important insights for decision-makers and educators looking to enhance the incorporation of advanced AI applications, thus revolutionizing educational practices and fostering sustainable national growth.

The study aims to determine the challenges that hinder the adoption of educational portal information systems by Omani educational leaders, in order to explore the manner through which their capabilities can be improved. Moreover, the study uses quantitative research through the questionnaire as the main research instrument. The research population consisted of all educational leaders of the educational portal information systems in the Sultanate of Oman. The research sample included 96 individuals from the study population, selected using a convenience sampling method. Moreover, the study findings concluded that the challenges hinder the adoption of educational portal information systems obtained a moderate response degree, whereas the requirements for developing educational portal information systems obtained a very high response degree. Moreover, there were no statistically significant differences in the challenges hinder the adoption of educational portal information systems and the requirements for their development attributed to the variable of gender, years of experience, technological competency, and job position. Lastly, the study recommends the necessity to encourage leaders to participate in workshops and to keep educational leaders continuously updated on the latest improvements of the educational portal is necessary.

Authors Faculty of Education, Arab Open University, Oman Hamed.y@aou.edu.om Ministry of Education, Oman Noura99811733@gmail.com Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJSR.2024.v3n4p3 Abstract This study sought to identify the role of school administrators in employing digital learning from the point of view of teachers in basic education schools in the governorate of North Al Batinah in the Sultanate of Oman… اقرأ المزيد »The Role of School Principals in Employing Digital Learning from the Point of View of Teachers in Basic Education Schools in North Al Batinah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman

No qualms, international student mobility has become a source of income for countries around the world. International students become more mobile, contributing to the university’s growth and diversity. It has also created competition by making higher institutions around the world develop strategies to attract them. This study explores the factors that lead to satisfaction among international students and the item indicator. This study is quantitative in nature, using a survey to collect the data. The population consists of international students from Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America at the leading Islamic universities in Malaysia. A total of 211 international students participated in the study. Ruffola Noel Levitz’s student satisfaction inventory, 2017 was used as an instrument, and a measurement model from SEM was applied to analyze the data. From the measurement model results, student-centeredness was ranked as the leading factor influencing international student satisfaction; followed instructional effectiveness. The main prediction or leading factor to improve international student satisfaction is to ensure international students’ positive feelings of self-belonging in Islamic universities in Malaysia. Improving instruction and service are also suggested to meet international student expectations and satisfaction. However, there is a scarcity of research conducted or published about Islamic universities worldwide, making Islamic universities neglected and difficult to find literature about.

The intersection of artificial intelligence and academic writing has become increasingly pronounced, with each contributing to the advancement of the other.This study aimed to explore the students’ views at the Arab Open University (AOU) in Oman towards the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to conduct scientific research, as well as to identify difficulties associated with their integration. It analyzed the actual level of AI tool usage and the associated challenges. A questionnaire is used; applying a descriptive method, containing 32 items distributed over two dimensions: the reality of AI utilization in enhancing students' research skills, and the obstacles encountered by postgraduate students when utilizing AI. The results indicated a high level of AI tool utilization in developing research skills. The most common uses were for literature search, title suggestion, academic translation, and scientific writing enhancement. However, the study revealed several challenges, including limited institutional and technical support, lack of training, low awareness of usage mechanisms, high costs of some tools, and ethical concerns related to academic integrity. No statistically significant differences were detected depending on gender, indicating a shared awareness among male and female students regarding AI usage in research. Based on the results, recommendations included offering specialized preparation programs focusing on AI tool utilization across research stages, enhancing digital infrastructure at the university, and integrating AI concepts into research-based courses. It also emphasized promoting ethical awareness to ensure responsible and conscious usage.