Nasser Al Harrasi
@university of technology and applied science, muscat
Senior Lecturer at Business Studies Department
University of Technology and Applied Science
EDUCATION
Ph.D in Human Resources Management
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Business and International Management
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Scopus Publications
Nasser Al Harrasi and Mohamed Salah El Din
IGI Global
This chapter explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various research domains. The chapter highlights the leading role of AI research platforms in the development of AI in research practices. In addition, the chapter describes the fundamental concepts of AI powered tools such as generative artificial intelligence and large language models. The narrative extends to AI integration in modern research practices, spotlighting its use in hypothesis formulation, generation of research questions, and data analysis. AI's contributions to data analysis in many fields are explored, particularly in automating processes and generating insights. The discussion further explores several AI applications in various research domains such as RPA, Semantic Scholar, and DeepChem. However, potential bias and transparency are main challenges of AI-powered applications. Therefore, it is imperative to champion explainable AI and human-in-the-loop approaches to improve confidence. The chapter recommends further interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers and AI developers.
Mohamed Salah El Din and Nasser Hamed Al Harrasi
IGI Global
The evolution of the higher education sector, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, pinpointed the necessity for agility and innovation in performing the increased load in administrative duties. Artificial intelligence (AI) showed up as a prominent solution for higher education institutions (HEI). This chapter explores AI's potential in administrative functions like scheduling, library services, enrollment, and others, acknowledging the benefits and highlighting challenges such as stakeholder participation, lack of knowledge, privacy concerns, and budgetary limitations. It promotes a holistic, phased approach to AI integration, underscoring strong leadership, clear vision, and collaboration for successful adoption and enhancing educational quality.
Reason Masengu, Benson Ruzive, Mohamed Salah El Din, Nasser Hamed Al Harrasi, and Ali al Kalbani
Informa UK Limited
Nasser Al Harrasi and Nidaa Al Subhi
Informa UK Limited
Nasser Al Harrasi, Badriya Al Balushi, Samira Al Khayari, and Maryam Al Rashdi
Informa UK Limited
Nasser Al Harrasi, Mohamed Salah El Din, Masengu Reason, Badriya Al Balushi, and Jouhara Al Habsi
Emerald
PurposeThe study provides an evaluation of the knowledge and skills importance covered in the degree of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) as well as the knowledge and skills gap of graduates entry-level.Design/methodology/approachThe study used both descriptive and exploratory research designs. The study adopted a self-administered questionnaire. The sample size is 41 logistics industry mid-managers of six organizations selected from the main operators of Sohar Port in Oman.FindingsThe findings reveal that logistics professionals agree on the importance of all the learner attributes, knowledge and cognitive skills, and general competencies identified in a university degree with a major in LSCM. Furthermore, the results identified moderate levels of gaps in five knowledge areas and six soft and hard skills of graduates at the entry level.Research limitations/implicationsFurther research can be built on this study findings by evaluating the perception of logistics and supply chain industry professionals in different global contexts and investigate the effectiveness of different training and educational programs in enhancing the knowledge and skills of logistics professionals in various regions.Practical implicationsThis study may extend beyond Oman and have important implications for LSCM practices in other developing countries. Universities' management in developing countries can use this study findings to identify the key skills required by entry-level logistics professionals and incorporate them into their curricula to better prepare graduates for the workforce. In addition, the skills identified in our study, such as decision-making skills, managing stress, negotiation skills and critical thinking, are relevant to logistics professionals in other developing countries with similar socio-economic and industry characteristics.Originality/valueUnlike the prior studies that focused on the mismatch between educational degrees and job requirements without considering study specializations and industry, this paper lays a nuanced understanding of the knowledge and skills gap associated with entry-level graduates of the logistics and supply chain industry. As such, the paper offers inputs for the LSCM academic degree related to knowledge and skills needed by logistics and supply chain industry.