Internal Grants Recommended for Funding Year 2024

No.

Budget Acct. #

Principal Investigator

Title

Approved Budget

2025

2026

2027

Total

Duration

College of Education

1

IG/EDU/DEAN/24/01

Dean /ADPSR

Dean contingency funds

6000

0

0

6000

-

2

IG/EDU/ARTS/24/01

Prof. Fakhriya Al-Yahyai

The Role of art in serving the creative industries sector: The Omani heritage as a model

1700

2500

0

4200

2 YEARS

3

IG/EDU/ARTS/24/02

Dr. Salman Al Hajri

Virtual Reality and Augmented reality, and their rolls in developing the knowledge and skills of Graphic Design Students in Sultan Qaboos University

1470

1530

0

3000

2 YEARS

4

IG/EDU/ARTS/24/03

Dr. Amal .Al Ismaili

Developing innovative and precious gemstone insertion methods into contemporary jewelry art.

1500

1700

0

3200

2 YEARS

5

IG/EDU/CUTM/24/01

Dr.  Yasser M. Mohamed

An educational guide inspired by folk tales in the Sultanate of Oman to develop the visual arts and social studies curricula in light of the priority requirement of citizenship, identity, heritageand national culture in Oman Vision 2040

1600

900

0

2500

2 YEARS

6

IG/EDU/CUTM/24/02

Dr.Asmaa . Hussein       

Implications of the priority of identity and citizenship in Oman Vision 2040 on the education of kindergarten children through The effectiveness of a proposed educational unit on?national songs derived from Omani folklore? on developing citizenship values and enjoying learning

1600

1100

0

2700

2 YEARS

7

IG/EDU/CUTM/24/03

Dr.Marwa Hamdy Nasr

The pedagogical practices of teachers in the light of some accreditation standards for teacher preparation institutions preceding, during and after the pandemic  -a comparative study”

550

950

0

1500

2 YEARS

8

IG/EDU/DEFA/24/01

Dr.Omar. Ismail

A proposed guide for practicing social responsibility in order to achieve community partnership, one of the priorities of Oman Vision 2040.

1300

700

0

2000

2 YEARS

9

IG/EDU/DEFA/24/02

Dr.Fathi Mohamed Abunaser

The requirements and challenges of the competitiveness of general education schools from the point of view of experts and educational leaders at the Ministry of Education in the Sultanate of Oman

1100

900

0

2000

2 YEARS

10

IG/EDU/DEFA/24/03

Dr.Houda Abdullah Al-Housni

A proposed strategic vision to activate artificial intelligence in enriching student talents in Omani higher education institutions

650

1350

0

2000

2 YEARS

11

IG/EDU/ISPR/24/01

Dr.Muhammad said Almujahed       

The Compatibility between Islamic Jurisprudence and Medical Sciences

1700

500

0

2200

2 YEARS

12

IG/EDU/ISPR/24/02

Dr.Saif . Al Hadi

The Walaya and Bara, a in the Ibadhi Thought : A New Interpretation

200

1400

0

1600

2 YEARS

13

IG/EDU/ISPR/24/03

Dr.Ahmed . Alkharusi       

Science and its development and the links between them in Omani thought through the manuscript (Al-Mughnum) by Sheikh Abu Nabhan Jaad bin Khamis Al-Kharusi (d. 1237 AH): An analytical study

1000

500

500

2000

3 YEARS

14

IG/EDU/ISPR/24/04

Dr.Majid . Al Kindi

Social behavior in Islamic etiquette and its relationship to mental health: A conceptual and Measurement study

1400

800

0

2200

2 YEARS

15

IG/EDU/PHED/24/01

Dr.Ali . Al-Yaaribi

The Impact of a Proposed Training Program in The Development of the Sensory Kinesthetic Abilities for Students of the First Cycle of Basic Education in the Governorate of Muscat Using Vienna Test System (VTS)

3000

1300

0

4300

2 YEARS

16

IG/EDU/PHED/24/02

Dr.Mahfoodha S. Al-Kitani

Effect of multimodal training program on physiological and inflammatory markers in Sickle cell disease patients

5100

1600

0

6700

2 YEARS

17

IG/EDU/PHED/24/03

Dr.Amin . Gaafar

The role of sponsoring companies in sponsoring the sport talent in the schools of the Ministry of Education in the Sultanate of Oman

200

1800

0

2000

2 YEARS

18

IG/EDU/PSYC/24/01

Prof/ Mahmoud Mohamed Emam

Psychological, Social and Personal Factors Associated with Academic Withdrawal/Dropout at Sultan Qaboos University

1700

1500

0

3200

2 YEARS

19

IG/EDU/PSYC/24/02

Dr.Mahmood . Al Maawali

Career and Psychological Challenges of SQU Psychology Gradautes from the perspectives of Graduates and Employers: A Grounded Theory Study

750

1250

0

2000

2 YEARS

20

IG/EDU/PSYC/24/03

Dr.Suhail Al-Zoubi       

Adapting the yard of the autistic children center according to learning in nature approach and its effect on them from the point of view of the centers' specialists and parents

1600

900

0

2500

2 YEARS

21

IG/EDU/TECH/24/01

Dr.Maimoona AL Abri

Enhancing Learning Experiences in Higher Education: An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Generative Textbooks on Students’ Achievement, Motivation, and Engagement.

800

1400

0

2200

2 YEARS

Total

34920

24580

500

60000

Internal Grants Recommended for Funding Year 2025

No.

Budget Acct. #

Principal Investigator

Title

Approved Budget

2025

2026

2027

Total

Duration

College of Education

1

IG/EDU/DEAN/25/01

Dean /ADPSR

Dean contingency funds

5020

0

0

5020

2 YEARS

2

IG/EDU/CUTM/25/01

Dr.Fawziya A. Al-Siyabi       

Lesson Study: Using classroom inquiry to develop students? learning through mutual collaboration among Cycle Two teachers

2000

0

0

2000

2 YEARS

3

IG/EDU/CUTM/25/02

Dr. Saif Al-Maamari       

Developing some future skills among basic education students by employing the integration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) approach in learning about heritage architecture.

2150

350

0

2500

2 Years

4

IG/EDU/CUTM/25/03

Dr. Noor A. Al Najjar       

Challenges faced by collaborative teachers and supervisors in supervising field training candidates and their training needs from their perspective

1500

0

0

1500

1 Year

5

IG/EDU/CUTM/25/04

Dr. Abdo Al-Mekhlafi

Exploring the study skills of undergraduate students in public and private higher educational institutions in the Sultanate of Oman

650

850

0

1500

2 Years

6

IG/EDU/CUTM/25/05

Dr. Wafaa Abdelaal

Pro-Environmental Behaviours among Omani Students with Intellectual Disabilities

1000

500

0

1500

2 Years

7

IG/EDU/CUTM/25/06

Dr. Durayra Al Maqbali

Using Virtual Reality (VR) Technology to Enhance Individual Skills in Athletics for Physical Education and Sports
Science Students: An Experimental Study"

1700

700

0

2400

2 Years

8

IG/EDU/DEFA/25/01

Dr. Khalaf  Alabri

The Role of Universities in Combating Extremism and Promoting Values of Tolerance among Students and the
Academic Community: Perspectives of Academic Leaders and Faculty Members

1280

1600

0

2880

2 Years

9

IG/EDU/DEFA/25/02

Dr. Houda Al-Housni

The Effect of Digital Leadership on Organizational innovation and Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions In Oman

600

900

0

1500

2 Years

10

IG/EDU/ECED/25/01

Dr. Laila Z. Al-Salmi       

The effectiveness of a training program utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) applications for Primary School and Early Childhood educators in shaping their attitudes toward AI use and its impact on enhancing student motivation for learning.

700

2300

0

3000

2 Years

11

IG/EDU/ISPR/25/01

Dr. Abdullah Al-Hinaei

A dictionary of Omani works on the sciences of the Qur’an from the first century AH (sixth century AD) – 1446 AH / 2025 AD (collection and study

750

750

0

1500

2 Years

12

IG/EDU/PHED/25/01

Dr. Heba El-ashkar

The Impact of Sensory Adaptation Resulting from Visual Impairment on Balance and Sensorimotor Response Speed: A Comparative Study between Blind Individuals and Visually Intact Subjects

5500

1000

500

7000

3 Years

13

IG/EDU/PHED/25/02

Dr. Badriya Al-Hadabi

Time spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity levels in PE session In circle one Omani school: Is the school an ideal setting for meeting the WHO physical activity recommendation?

4950

1550

0

6500

2 Years

14

IG/EDU/PHED/25/03

Dr. Khalifa M. Al-Jadeedi       

The effect of a virtual model (AR) of gait model on time contact and posture of the hearing-impaired

800

1600

0

2400

2 Years

15

IG/EDU/PSYC/25/01

Prof. Said Al-dhafri

The impact of an academic support program on the quality of academic and research life of postgraduate students at Sultan Qaboos University

1400

1600

0

3000

2 Years

16

IG/EDU/PSYC/25/02

Dr. Mustafa Ali       

Postgraduate Students' Motives behind Using ChatGPT in Academic Writing: Towards an Ethical Framework for Adopting Artificial Intelligence Tools in Oman.

650

850

0

1500

2 Years

17

IG/EDU/PSYC/25/03

Dr. Zubaida Al-Shebani

The Psychological Underpinnings of Hygiene Behavior in Oman

1600

400

0

2000

2 Years

18

IG/EDU/TECH/25/01

Dr. Wan Mohamad Fauzy       

Engaging graduate students in co-creating an online professional development research module for ILT graduate students

1150

1350

0

2500

2 Years

Total

33400

16300

500

50200

Research Grants Program (RG) - 2024

No.

SQU Project Code

PI

Role

Project title

From

To

Budget

1

RC/RG-EDU/PSYC/23/01

Amer, Mahmoud
COPI: Al-Salmi, Laila

PI
COPI

Developing Key National Indicators of Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities in Oman: Towards A Sustainable Teacher Capacity Building Framework for Implementing Inclusive Practices in Cycle1 Schools

1/1/2024

31/12/2025

20,000

2

RC/RG-EDU/DEFA/23/01

ALSHAMY, ALSAEED
COPI:Abdullah, Shubair

PI
COPI

Promises, Challenges and Ethical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Institutions in Oman

1/1/2024

31/12/2025

12,000

3

RC/RG-EDU/DEFA/23/02

Salah El-Din, Nesren Saleh Mohmed Salah El Din
COPI:Abunaser, fathi

PI
COPI

Organizational Agility and Its Role in Enhancing Core Competencies and Achieving Competitive Advantage in Omani schools in The Light of Oman Vision 2040

1/1/2024

31/12/2025

15,400

4

RC/RG-EDU/CUTM/23/01

ALMaqbali, Durayra
COPI:Al-Mamaari, Saif

PI
COPI

A proposed guide for educational enrichment activities aimed at achieving the goals of sustainable development in the subjects of school sports and social studies in the second cycle of basic education and its impact on the development of students' attitudes towards 21st century’s skills and the proposed enrichment activities

1/1/2024

31/12/2025

6,550

Graduate Research Grants Program (GRG)

No.

SQU Project Code

Team members

Role

Project title

From

To

Budget

1

RC/GRG-EDU/CUTM/23/01

Al-Mamaari, Saif
ALNa'aimi, Muna
ALNassri, Awadh

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

The effectiveness of a proposed study unit in education on developing tenth grade students' awareness of the culture of risk and crisis management and their attitudes towards national social service during it.

1/1/2024

31/12/2024

3,000

2

RC/GRG-EDU/CUTM/23/02

Al-Mamaari, Saif
Albadawi, Rahma Nasser Ali
alsaidi, fwzia

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

The effectiveness of a proposed educational unit based on the dimensions of the purple economy in developing the attitudes of eleventh grade students towards entrepreneurship and cultural sustainability in the Sultanate of Oman.

1/1/2024

31/12/2024

3,000

3

RC/GRG-EDU/DEFA/23/01

Al'Abri, Khalaf
ALGHAFRI, ALI
Almoqbali, Marhouna

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

The effectiveness of institutional performance in the general directorates of education in Sultanate of Oman considering the management of organizational paradoxes

1/1/2024

31/12/2025

2,900

4

RC/GRG-EDU/CUTM/23/03

Al-Hashmi, Abdulah
ALHADHRAMI, RASHEED
ALNassri, Awadh

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

The Effectiveness of an Electronic Training Program Based on the Social Constructivism Theory to Develop Professional Competencies of teachers of Arabic Language for Non-native Speakers and their Attitudes towards Teaching it

1/1/2024

31/12/2025

3,000

5

RC/GRG-EDU/DEFA/23/02

AL-MAHDY, YASSER
AL-Alawi, Muna
Al-Hanai, Salman
Al-Manthari, Rayya
Alfahdi, Rashid
alharthy, khalsa
Al Belushi, Aisha

Supervor
PI
CO-PI
CO-I
CO-I
Member
Member

Empowering leadership is an introduction to teachers' commitment to change towards e-learning in Government schools in the Sultanate of Oman: A Proposed Strategy

1/1/2024

30/6/2025

3,000

6

RC/GRG-EDU/DEFA/23/03

Al-Harthi, Aisha
Almoqbali, Marhouna
ALGHAFRI, ALI

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

SUPPORTING INNOVATION MANAGEMENT THOUGH AN ONLINE PLATTORM FOR OMANI HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

1/1/2024

31/12/2025

2,900

Undergraduate Research Grants Program (URG)

No.

SQU Project Code

Team members

Role

Project title

From

To

Budget

1

RC/URG-EDU/PHED/23/01

Ali . Al-Yaaribi
Al-Habsi, Ahad
Al Abri, Wasal
Al Shaqsi, Alzahra
Al Qassabi, Kathiya
Al Sakiti, Loai

Supervisor
Team Leader
Team member
Team member
Team member
Team member

Lifestyle among Students of Sultan Qaboos University

1/1/2024

31/12/2024

1,500

#

SQU Project Code

Title

Principal Investigator

From

To

Cash Budget

BUDGET AMOUNT

College

1

RC/SR-EDU/ECED/ 24/01

Design of an Optimal National Framework of Individual Growth and Developmental Indicators to Assess Preschoolers' General Outcomes in Early Literacy and Early Numeracy Skills in Oman

Dr. LAILA ZAHIR SAIF AL-SALMI
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
College of Education
Early Education Department
Ext : 1629
lailaalsalmi@squ.edu.om

1/1/2025

31/12/2026

17,000

17,000

EDU

#

SQU Project Code

Title

Principal Investigator

From

To

BUDGET

College

SQU Theme

1

RC/RG/EDU/P/24/183

Predicting Omani Students’ Value system: A Comparative Study and A Mediational Model for the Effects of Social Media, Home-Related factors and Student-Related Factors

Prof. SAID SULAIMAN SABIEH AL-DHAFRI
Ext : 3898
aldhafri@squ.edu.om

01/01/2025

31/12/2026

14,400

EDU

EDR

2

RC/RG/EDU/PEA/24/183

Enhancing Lifelong Learning through Learning Cities in the Sultanate of Oman

Dr. Aisha Salim Ali Al-Harthi
Ext : 1616
asa@squ.edu.om

01/01/2025

31/12/2026

11,000

EDU

EDR

SQU Code

Title

Team Members

Role

email

Contact Number

From

To

Unit

SQU Theme

Total Fund

RC/GRG/EDU/C&T/24/001

Evaluating the English Language Experts Program Provided by the Specialized Institute for Professional Training of Teachers in the Sultanate of Oman and Proposing Future Foresight

Al Seyabi, Fawzia
Al-Balushi, Aisha
Al Dhahli, Wafa

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Dr. FAWZIA Al-SEYABI

fawzia@squ.edu.om
EXT: 1648

s99847@student.squ.edu.om
s18985@student.squ.edu.om

92793310

01/01/2025

31/12/2025

EDU

EDR

3,000

RC/GRG/EDU/C&T/24/183

Designing an educational model based on brain research and studying the effect on the mental flow of students with hearing disabilities

Al-Balushi, Sulaiman
Alaisary, Rahma
ALALWI, KHALSA

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Prof. SULAIMAN AL-BALUSHI
Ext : 5880
Mobile: 99453799
sbalushi@squ.edu.om
s52435@student.squ.edu.om
s41822@student.squ.edu.om

92395511

01/01/2025

31/12/2025

EDU

EDR

3,000

RC/GRG/EDU/PEA/24/183

Transformational Leadership of Principals and Its Impact on Teachers' Attitudes Toward Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Government Schools in the Sultanate of Oman

AL-MAHDY, YASSER
Aljuma, Shaima
Al Muzahimi, Maryam

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Dr. YASSER FATHY ELHENDAWY ALMAHDY
Ext : 3192
Mobile: 92149704
Mobile2: +201157055250
yfathy@squ.edu.om
s13660@student.squ.edu.om
s34082@student.squ.edu.om

96383180

01/01/2025

31/12/2026

EDU

EDR

3,000

RC/GRG/EDU/C&T/24/184

The effectiveness of an educational program in natural disaster management based on artificial intelligence in developing awareness of civic participation, knowledge of environmental sustainability, and the trend towards self-learning among tenth grade female students in the Sultanate of Oman

Al Najjar, Noor
ALbreiki, Aysha
Alnaqbi, Ruqaia

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Dr. NOOR AHMED AWADH AL-NAJAR
Ext : 3181
alnajjar@squ.edu.om
s22255@student.squ.edu.om
s22496@student.squ.edu.om

92966630

01/01/2025

31/12/2026

EDU

EDR

3,000

RC/GRG/EDU/C&T/24/185

The effectiveness of an educational program based on augmented reality applications to develop customs and traditions associated with ancient Omani councils and paths, preserve cultural identity, and enjoy educational content among fifth grade students in the Sultanate of Oman.

Al-Mamaari, Saif
Alzadjali, Samra
AlGhailani, Zainab

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Prof. SAIF NASSER ALI AL MAAMARI
saifn@squ.edu.om
s125187@student.squ.edu.om
109623@student.squ.edu.om

92966147

1/1/2025

31/12/2026

EDU

EDR

3,000

RC/GRG/EDU/AED/24/183

Documenting the reign of Imam Nasser bin Murshid through comic books

Al-Zadjali, Zahraa Ahmed
Alsheili , Hatim
Al Hosani Mariam

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Dr. ZAHRA AHMED SALEH AL-ZIDJALI
zahraz@squ.edu.om
s103691@student.squ.edu.om
s113625@student.squ.edu.om

95785181

1/1/2025

31/8/2025

EDU

EDR

3,000

RC/GRG/EDU/C&T/24/186

The effectiveness of an educational program based on the green economy in developing future and value thinking skills and the attitude towards sustainable development and green innovation among eleventh grade female studentn in Oman.

Al Najjar, Noor
Alhashmi, Aaisha
AlShanfari, Shaima

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Dr. NOOR AHMED AWADH AL-NAJAR
Ext : 3181
alnajjar@squ.edu.om
s40555@student.squ.edu.om
s117902@student.squ.edu.om

95148171

1/1/2025

31/12/2025

EDU

EDR

3,000

RC/GRG/EDU/PEA/24/184

Proposed mechanisms for employing artificial intelligence in improving the quality and management of school education in the Sultanate of Oman with reference to the dimensions of educational leadership

Alshamy, Alsaeed
Al abri, Nasra
Al mawali, Fatma

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Dr. ALSAEED SAAD ALSAEED ALSHAMY
Ext : 1677
A.ALSHAMY@squ.edu.om
s128813@student.squ.edu.om
s135911@student.squ.edu.om

96618132

1/1/2025

31/12/2026

EDU

EDR

3,000

RC/GRG/EDU/PEA/24/185

Proposed Mechanisms to Elevate digital transformation at the Ministry of Education with Sustainability.

Abunaser, Fathi
Al Rubkhi, Ahmed
Alsawafi, Rashid

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Dr. FATHI MOH'D ALI ABUNASER
Ext : 3191
F.ABUNASER@squ.edu.om
s128824@student.squ.edu.om
s27747@student.squ.edu.om

92888187

1/1/2025

31/12/2026

EDU

EDR

3,000

RC/GRG/EDU/C&T/24/183

Designing an educational model based on brain research and studying the effect on the mental flow of students with hearing disabilities

Al-Balushi, Sulaiman
Alaisary, Rahma
ALALWI, KHALSA

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Prof. SULAIMAN MOHAMMED SULAIMAN AL-BALUSHI
Ext : 5880
Mobile: 99453799
sbalushi@squ.edu.om
s52435@student.squ.edu.om
s41822@student.squ.edu.om

92395511

1/1/2025

31/12/2025

EDU

EDR

3,000

RC/GRG/EDU/PEA/24/183

Transformational Leadership of Principals and Its Impact on Teachers' Attitudes Toward Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Government Schools in the Sultanate of Oman

AL-MAHDY, YASSER
Aljuma, Shaima
Al Muzahimi, Maryam

Supervisor
PI
CO-PI

Dr. YASSER FATHY ELHENDAWY ALMAHDY
Ext : 3192
Mobile: 92149704
Mobile2: +201157055250
yfathy@squ.edu.om
s13660@student.squ.edu.om
s34082@student.squ.edu.om

96383180

1/1/2025

31/12/2026

EDU

EDR

3,000