Research Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences
Research Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences
Research Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences
Research Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences
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Social Sciences Labs (SSL)
The Research Institute for Humanities & Social Sciences was established in September 2014. It's main focus in its mission to activate and encourage research at UOS. RIHSS provides faculty members and students from the colleges of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Sharia and Islamic Studies, Business, Communication, and Fine Arts & Design with all possible resources needed to conduct research and studies, achieve patented innovations that benefit the community, and to disseminate knowledge through workshops, seminars and conferences.
Center for Family and Child Studies
The Center for Family and Child Studies is the first such entity in the UAE that deals exclusively with family and child issues. It aims to enhance family cohesiveness, the quality of marriage relations, and child socialization, while enabling family members to better deal with family problems and attempting to reduce the rate of divorce. It is our goal to improve the mental health and social wellbeing of all families based on the findings and recommendations of research conducted jointly by members from the University of Sharjah and the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Center for Applied Sociology Studies
Applied Sociology Research Center seeks to become one of the major centers of scientific research in the area of Applied Social Research in the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab world. The Center also seeks to become a center of excellence at local, regional and global levels in the fields of studies, research and community service in social issues related to the family, childhood and women, the elderly, crime and criminal justice in conformity with the vision of the University of Sharjah.
Research Groups
Accounting for Sustainability and Innovation in the Technology era
The accounting research group “Accounting for Sustainability and Innovation in the Technology Era" is established with the aim to explore the technical and societal roles of Accounting in achieving not only the strategic targets and goals of private and public organizations, but also the sustainable developments of these sectors, and the wider society. The Group is set up to be a vibrant and collaborative research environment through which accounting, management, and information technology researchers from UoS and around the world can get together and collaborate. Further, the group makes a research space for the researchers to network to produce rigorous knowledge that contributes to (a) the growing literature on accounting for sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and (b) inform policymakers and decision-makers with the most up-to-date knowledge of the area of accounting for sustainability and SDGs. Therefore, the Group focuses on all main aspects of accounting research (e.g., financial and corporate reporting, management and control, and capital market-based accounting) in relation to sustainability and SDGs within the context of rapid technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Blockchain. The accounting research group “Accounting for Sustainability and Innovation in the Technology Era" provides a space to develop in-depth research in the following two areas:
Financial Accounting and Sustainability: this area supports studies in international reporting, critical accounting; taxation; auditing and accountability in public and private organizations; the accounting profession; and accounting education.
Management Accounting, Control and Sustainability: this area supports research collaborations to understand performance measurement, organizational behavior, processes and practices, and strategic management accounting and control.
Arab Digital Media Industry
This research group was launched in May 2023, to study how digital technology has transformed the media landscape in the region, including new forms of distribution and sharing. The group examines both the opportunities and challenges associated with this technology, including the potential for digital technology to reproduce offline power relations. The group has three strands of research: digital cultural industries, digital divide and literacy, and digital media innovations. These strands will explore the impact of digital technology on diverse media sectors, define digital literacy in the region, and investigate the use of advanced media technologies to engage audiences and improve digital literacy.
Arabic Computational Resources
Arabic Computational Resources Group was established in 2020. the Arabic language, our symbol of identity, is under-resourced in information technology, and because language resources are essential for both technology development and linguistic analysis, this group aims at becoming a catalyst for the development of such resources.
Arts and Design Transformations and Additive Manufacturing
The University of Sharjah strongly encourages and supports the establishment of multidisciplinary research groups in state-of-the-art research areas. The art and design transformations research group has been originally formed to provide an artistic and scientific platform to energize collaborative efforts among researchers and students at the University of Sharjah in the fields of art and design, applied design, interior design, graphic design, recycling technologies, and business administration and marketing, under the broader theme of circular economy. The research group communicated Bee'ah waste management and coordinators of the group already had previous successful funded projects with Bee'ah and received some intentions to collaborate in ADT research group.
The mission of the ADT research group is to serve the community through developing and disseminating knowledge related to applied design using 3D printing, and providing innovative and practical solutions needed for beter use of recycled materials. To achieve its mission, the ADT research group is planning to seek collaboration with government and private organizations through joint projects and exchange meetings as well as specialized training and consultation services.
Business and Islamic Finance
Islamic Finance and Business Finance Group was established in 2015.Business and Islamic Finance Research Group (BIFRG) aspires to combine the frontier knowledge of finance discipline with the Islamic principles and tenets having deep roots in the Arab and other Muslim countries. BIFRG will make effort to create new knowledge through implementing cutting-edge research programs that will help improve financial decision making by the government and private entities operating within the economic environment of Arab and broader Muslim world BIFRG will pursue research activities in two themes namely, Business Finance and Islamic Finance.
Financial Quality Reporting
Welcome to the FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY RESEARCH GROUP
Financial Reporting Quality Research Group was established in 2017. Financial Reporting Quality Research Group (FRQRG) aspires a link that ties academic research to the needs of markets. The group's attention will be squarely fixated on applied financial and managerial accounting-oriented research projects to enhance greater understanding of the focal areas of the research.
The main objective of our research group is to put forward academic research papers based on solid theoretical and empirical findings for the beneficiary of several stakeholders such as corporate management and investors. That is, a crucial task of accounting research is to produce models, tools and analyses in order to fulfill the objectives of accounting theory with respect to boosting our comprehension of a number of issues such as the incentives for earning management and effective working capital management.
Civil and Commercial Legislation in the Applications of Artificial Intelligence
The group aims to collaborate between civil and commercial law professors to identify Artificial intelligence applications in civil and commercial legislation, especially in Anglo-American countries as well as in Latin American countries, to be possible to know the position of the Emirati legislator on these applications and propose for that the necessary legal texts.
The group also aims to review and comment on the latest judicial rulings in this field and to indicate the principles derived from them to benefit the public of legal jurists and to benefit the Emirati and Arab judiciary from These Terms and their applications. All this to develop legal texts and then jurisprudence and jurisprudence This makes the United Arab Emirates and the Arab countries in the refineries of developed countries in the legislative field.
Also inform the Emirati legislator and the Arab legislator about the legal developments that will accompany the Artificial intelligence applications, especially if we know that Dubai Expo 2020 is distinguished from others by the presentation of artificial intelligence technologies and applications, and therefore these applications will result in many legal disputes in all legal, social, economic, intellectual and other fields, which the research group must address early and prior to provide legal solutions to the user of these technologies who may initially be unaware of the legal rules governing these disputes according to the perception below:
Conduct in-depth studies on the legal basis of liability arising from the actions of artificial intelligence.
Determine the effects of this liability on the indemnity and the methods of payment of this liability.
Conducting research on the applications of artificial intelligence in air transport (the first project).
Conducting research on the applications of artificial intelligence in the management of commercial companies (the second project).
Proposing the necessary legislation for the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Countries to address the resulting acts Artificial intelligence is a damage to its customers, especially if we know that the European Parliament since 2012 has recommended to the European Union Commission to amend the Civil Code of the European Union countries in order to introduce the necessary legislation to address the entry into the world of navigation by self-driving cars, self-navigation ships and then self-driving aircraft. We also see that some states in America, including Nevada, have recognized the robot as a robotic personality and thus held it responsible for actions that may result in harm to others.
Finally, he published specialized in specialized scientific journals such as Scopus (Q1, Q2 or Q3) or in scientific journals with a high rating locally and internationally on the technical, legislative, jurisprudential, and judicial development of actions Artificial intelligence to contribute to raising the international rankings of the University of Sharjah according to its research policy University.
Gulf Studies Group
The Gulf Studies Group is a multidisciplinary group concerned with various research and studies in the Gulf region due to the existence of common links and similar features between the region, its history and destiny.
Hadeeth Studies and Maqasid
Hadeeth Studies Research Group was established in 2016.The group will encourage serious specialist research studies in the area of Prophetic Hadith and the study of our noble heritage through joint research. This will be followed by the publication of such work in reference books, authoritative research and in research papers for international conferences. The group shall also benefit students from Higher Graduate Studies of the university, by offering them opportunities as research assistants, until the training in Research Methodology at the Master's and Doctoral level is completed.
Health and Science Communication Research Group
Health and Science Communication Research Group was established in 2023. The health and science communication is an interdisciplinary specialization that deals with issues of the modern society related with public health and environmental concerns. The research group divides its research topics under health, environment, science, and technology. The Health and Science Communication research group aims to apply communication research fundementals to the field of health, environment, technology and science in the region by focusing on the individual, organizational, mass communication and societal perspectives with the objective of improving of individual, organizational, societal and global concerns of people, professionals and society at large. The purpose of the Health and Science Communication research group is three-fold. One of them is related with contributing and increasing the scholarship in the health, environment, technology, and science communication in the MENA region. The second purpose is to support the interdisciplinary (in the pipeline) master program of College of Communication, master's in Health and Science Communication. Thirdly, the research group aims to create awareness on the issues of health and science literacy among specific groups and professionals.
History, Museums and Tourism Research Group
History, Museums & Tourism Research Group was established in 2022. The group seeks to do a number of specialized research and studies in the fields of history, museums, tourism and heritage as these fields have significant scientific, economic, intellectual and social importance, and through which we can come up with a series of specialized research that contributes to strengthening the scientific and academic aspects of these fields. The group will be launched based on two existing research projects supported by the University of Sharjah, in which members of the group participate, in addition to other research projects that the group will present according to the group’s specific goals.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation and Entrepreneurship was established in 2021. The mission of the research group on Innovation and Entrepreneurship is to conduct mainstream high quality research in the area of innovation and entrepreneurship which is contemporary in the local, regional and global context.
International Court of Justice
International Court of Justice Group was established in2021. The international judiciary system is important, and therefore understanding the international judicial mechanisms helps countries to know their rights and duties, as well as the procedures by which they protect their rights in the international community.
Mass Media: Application and Effects
Mass Media Group was established in 2018.The research group focuses on how the science of communication can impact and improve the performance of media and communication institutions in the UAE. The group involves 3 inter-related areas: 1) professional and ethical education & training of UAE journalists, 2) public relations and advertising status in the UAE with special emphasis on the part played by education in the rise and the development of this field in the UAE. While the topics seem diverse, they converge on the theme of relating the science of communication to the reality of the work place in the UAE. The research in question involves practical and field research based on what we consider as sound theory and concepts of analysis and interpretation. The purpose is to evaluate the state of media and communication practices and suggest ways to enhance and improve performance in line with scientific and universal standards in the field
Orientalism and Arabic Culture
Oriental studies have greatly contributed to enriching research in our Arabic culture over the decades, introducing new research methods, advanced approaches, and innovative techniques. Orientalism has had a significant impact on deepening the exploration and examination of Arab culture and its literature. Arab researchers have benefited from its methodological approaches, procedural tools, scientific achievements, and cognitive outcomes. It has also sharpened their critical abilities, enabling them to criticize Orientalist theories and respond to non-objective views from Orientalists. However, the utilization of new Orientalist research remains limited.
The Orientalist school is considered one of the oldest Western schools with deep-rooted traditions dating back to the seventeenth century AD. Many important works by early Orientalists on the Arabic language, literature, and culture remain unknown to Arab researchers, and their significance has not been fully recognized until today. These works reveal the diverse and sometimes conflicting perspectives that the French formed regarding Arabs, their language, ancient and modern literature, and their culture throughout the centuries. However, some of these works, produced in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, have received attention from Arab researchers and academics who translated and critically analyzed them.
These works have often been used as fundamental references by Arab researchers in Arabic language, literature, and Islamic Arab civilization, both in European and Arab universities.
For example, Louis Massignon's research on Arab Sufi literature has become well-known and widely circulated in the Arab world. The writings of Charles Pellat, a specialist in Al-Jahiz's literature who translated "Al-Bukhala" into French and had it published by UNESCO, have been recognized. His doctoral dissertation, titled "Al-Jahiz and His Visual Environment," was later translated into Arabic. Andre Miquel's research has also received Arab attention, including his translation and commentary on the Diwan of Layla and his translation of Ibn al-Muqaffa's "Kalila wa Dimna." Andre Miquel is considered one of the most important professors of Arabic literature at Sorbonne University and the prestigious French Institute (Collège de France). His book "Ancient Arabic Language and Literature" (1977) has been recognized as an important contribution.
The list of Orientalist works is extensive and cannot be fully mentioned here. Abdul Rahman Badawi has dedicated an important book titled "Encyclopedia of Orientalists" to ancient Orientalists. It is worth noting that the activity of Orientalists writing about the Arabic language and literature extends beyond the mentioned scholars and others recognized by Abdul Rahman Badawi in his encyclopedia. It continues with a new generation whose research and writings remain unknown to Arab researchers from the Maghreb to the Gulf.
Therefore, we have deemed it essential to allocate research projects that examine their works, starting with presenting and translating their scholarly articles for critical review. The reality is that tracking what these scholars write in numerous scientific journals focusing on the Arabic language, literature, and culture, such as Arabica, would require years of research. Arabica is a French scientific and peer-reviewed journal specializing in Arabic language, literature, and culture. It was established in 1954 by the French Arabist Levi-Provençal, an expert in Andalusian literature. The publication requirements are strict, even rigorous, and it is considered the most important journal in this field. Only experienced researchers who contribute valuable insights and possess extensive knowledge are published in it.
Arabica holds a significant position in the world of Oriental studies, not only in the Western world but also in all international universities teaching Arabic language and literature. Researchers specializing in this field can be found worldwide.
Public Relations and Institutional Communication
The Public Relations and National Communications Group was established in 2017. It has been practicing public relations and national communications for three decades, undergoing major transformations that may have never been witnessed before, and these transformations directly affected the traditional way in which practitioners decided how to manage public relations. Some of these transformations came from the academic disciplines of public relations, while others reflected and transformed the practice of public relations and national communication on the professional side. In the first case, practitioners discovered the difficulty in applying knowledge about transformations and developments in the academic aspect. In the second case, academics either criticize public relations in its aspect of practicing the profession or attempt to codify it scientifically.
Sharjah Group for Language Studies
Sharjah Group For Language Studies was established in2022. The development in the fields of linguistic studies and the new research interests that the world is witnessing, it requires researchers to direct their research interests to modern linguistic issues and to study linguistic phenomena in society, by absorbing the ancient linguistic lesson and benefiting from contemporary trends in linguistic research, Hence the idea of this linguistic group emerged to be one of the means of the University of Sharjah in achieving its mission to serve the community and study its issues.
Social, Educational, and Health Problems Research Group
Social, Educational and Health Problems Group was established in 2015.The Emirati community has witnessed significant social and economic developments over the past four decades due to a social change scheme applied by the United Arab Emirates. Social and educational changes resulted in the emergence of several problems pertaining primarily to family life, teaching, and the community. Examples of social problems are marriage to foreign women, domestic violence, divorce, overspending, volunteer work issues, low female participation in economic and political affairs, and crime, among others. Regarding educational problems, cultural and educational institutions (high school and university) face serious problems as a result of continuous development.
Sustainability in Business
Sustainability in Business Research Group was established in 2021.Sustainability in Business Research Group is integrated as a new research group aiming to accomplish meaningful and significant research collaboration that is aligned with the University of Sharjah's vision and aspirations. As the University of Sharjah is leading on Sustainability rankings, the College of Business is keen to contribute and be actively connected to this conversation. The importance of sustainability is driven by the persistent need to consider the well-being of future generations. In addition, this is an important area of research, particularly after the launch of the UN2030 agenda for Sustainable Development revolving around the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explicitly recognizing that the business community has an important role to play in advancing sustainability goals and targets while driving progress on sustainable development.
Sustainability in Business Research Group aims to execute extensive leading-edge research to better highlight the role of businesses in society, and the business community in advancing sustainability with regard to the three major lines of impact which are economic, environmental, and social impact, also called the triple bottom line.
There are currently five teams under the umbrella of Sustainability in Business Research group. The five teams plan to undertake research covering various aspects of Sustainability at the organizational level and at the country level, in addition to comparative research. The group will work collaboratively within the college and in an inter-disciplinary and complementary manner with other colleges. The group will focus on highlighting relevant aspects of the involvement of business in sustainability both within the UAE while also trying to draw comparisons to other nations as well.
The Sustainability in Business Research Group will cover several topics such as Fair Trade Consumption in the UAE: Drivers and Barriers, Understanding Sustainability Practices in the UAE, The moderating effect of Green Climate & perceived Green Reputation on the relationship between Servant Leadership and Green Performance, and Can Renewable Energy Drive a Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery? Pro-Health Behaviors in the UAE during the COVID19 Pandemic. The research within this group will span a number of key topics relating to Sustainability in Business, including Renewable Energy, Green Reputation, Fair Trade, to glean a holistic understanding of sustainability practices within the UAE.
Technology-Based Learning and Education
Technology-based Learning and Education Group was established in2021.At the present time, the educational process, in all its educational stages, faces a set of challenges related to its various components, starting with its philosophy, passing through its curricula, techniques, teaching methods, strategies, evaluation tools...etc. Contemporary changes, especially those resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, require the study of many issues related to the educational process at its various levels, especially since the entire world, and the UAE in particular, is witnessing a set of social and educational changes, which in turn resulted in a set of challenges facing various educational institutions, and opened At the same time, there are plenty of opportunities. In order to face these challenges and take advantage of the available opportunities, it is necessary to focus on the various aspects and components of the educational system. With the aim of improving the educational and learning outcomes of educational institutions.
Based on the foregoing, and based on the vision and mission of the University of Sharjah in terms of their emphasis on the value of innovative and world-class scientific research, and working to promote pioneering scientific research; The establishment of this research group came to discuss and study various research issues related to methods and methods of learning and educational technology in the educational field, and the solutions that can be adopted to overcome all problems related to strengthening the educational process and increasing its efficiency. The research group will also work on developing a set of plans and projects, based mainly on the vision, mission and goals of the University of Sharjah, which meet the needs and aspirations of the UAE community in particular, and the regional region in general.
Research Focus Areas
Business
Arabic Literature
Artificial Intelligence
Banking
Media
Learning Environments
Law
Health
Entrepreneurship
Education
Digital Transformation
Digital Technology
Supply Chain
Sustainability
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