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Leadership philosophies play a significant role in the integration of ICT into educational systems, which is essential for improving teaching and learning on a global scale. This systematic review examines the impact of various leadership styles on teachers' incorporation of ICT in educational environments. The findings seek to offer valuable insights to educational leaders in Oman, enabling them to improve educational outcomes in accordance with Oman Vision 2040. This study used the Prisma framework as the theoretical approach, Scopus database was used in this study; 1129 articles were included as the initial search, and after applying the filters, 333 articles were included in this analysis. The most significant result of this research is that different leadership styles have a profound and multifaceted impact on teachers' attitudes towards integrating ICT into their teaching practices. It is important to analyse emerging leadership methods, such as dispersed and digital leadership. Conducting comparative research in various educational settings and cultures, together with emphasising the importance of continuous professional development, will aid in identifying successful approaches to improving teachers' digital skills.
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