Learner identity has always been a crucial aspect in shaping learners’ learning process. However, the unprecedented and inevitable shift to online increases need invest digital identities. Virtual classes are new context for many Omani students, including University of Technology Applied Sciences-Rustaq (UTAS-Rustaq) introducing them social norms relatively assigned roles. Despite students’ cur...

Spontaneous perforation of the colon is rare and is classified as "Idiopathic" and "Stercoral." Four patients with a total of 5 episodes of spontaneous perforation of the large bowel treated at the department of surgery, Rustaq hospital over the past 5 years are presented in this study as well as a literature review of clinical and pathological characteristics of each case. Spontaneous perforat...

A case of acute lead poisoning in an infant without overt clinical manifestations of encephalopathy is reported for the first time in Oman. The case was diagnosed at Rustaq Hospital on the basis of (i) history by the mother of giving the child a traditional remedy for treating constipation (ii) X-ray of abdomen showing radio-opaque speckles and (iii) detection of high blood lead levels (83.3 µg...

This quantitative study discusses the mental health of eleventh grade students in Wilayat Rustaq, Sultanate Oman. The problem has emerged with existence many economic, political and societal pressures on our current age, which may affect their performance, aspirations outlook for future, make attention turn to preventive therapeutic solutions achieve health. aims diagnose level sample students,...

Performance appraisal (PA) is a valuable tool used by organizations to improve and enhance their employees’ competencies ensure organizational capability cope with dynamic world. The newly introduced Objectives Key Results (OKR) PA system in Oman has been source of concern controversial debate among governmental employees, particularly academics. This exploratory study aims address the followin...

• We conduct a multiproxy investigation of runoff system in Oman. understand formation processes, function, and soil/water management strategies. Runoff agriculture sustained small-scale farming from the 8th c BCE to mid-20th century. Data suggests farmers maximized orogenically-driven precipitation narrow catchments. Crop production specializes hydraulic technology diversifies after 9th CE. is...

BACKGROUND Congenital amniontocele also known as congenital dacryocystocele is an uncommon variant of a very common condition (Naso-Lacrimal Duct Obstruction, NLDO) that affects newborn babies. The congenital amniontocele causes obstruction of the lacrimal drainage system creating a cystic swelling of the lacrimal sac. It usually presents at birth or soon after birth, as a bluish swelling, belo...

introductionrural areas have an important role in the development of countries. while rural areas by implementing a detailed plan developed in accordance with the characteristics of the villages in the area certainly play a pivotal role in national development if required. this small rural city located in fars province to eliminate inequalities in the distribution of resources and services to t...