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Each department should have their own plans, different research output, and announced research areas annually considering Oman research strategic objectives.
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Update annually the list of scientific Associations, reputable organizations, and top journals in the field to guide the program members in their publications.
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Establish at least one active research collaboration with other HEIs locally and internationally annually.
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Encourage inter-disciplinary research and group work within the branch and with other branches.
Assistant Professors and above:
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Publish one research paper annually in peer-reviewed, indexed journals or books as identified by the Department;
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Consider the requirements of the promotion bylaws when deciding research outcomes; (Accepted Journals, number of papers, time frame required…etc.)
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Should be a member in one or more professional body;
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Act as a research reviewer in reputable research platforms;
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Leading or participating in at least one funded project at a time.
All Academic Staff (other than Assistant Professors and above)
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Produce one research-based outcome annually which can include conference proceedings, book chapters, peer reviewed journal articles.
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Attending conferences organized by universities/scientific associations in the field with published and indexed proceedings*.
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Participate in AoU, Oman research groups, including students, aiming at publishing the groups' research output.
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Master holders are highly encouraged to continue their PhD studies according to the department's research interests and specialization.
All academic staff are expected to:
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Actively participate in research activities within and outside the university.
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Ensure links between their own research and scholarly activities, and their teaching.
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Encourage and work with students for applying to funded research projects.
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Record/update your published research to the university's repository on Google scholar and local database.
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Plan for meeting the standards required for the Distinguished Researcher Award introduced by the AOU.
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Reflect their research progress in the performance appraisal annually.