The impact of information technology on academic creativity - a field study of a sample of Basra University academics

Authors

  • Prof. Dr. Radhi Abdullah Ali University of Basra / College of Administration and Economics
  • Researcher Doaa Shahid Habib University of Basra / College of Administration and Economics

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36322/jksc.v1i72.15701

Keywords:

Information technology, academic creativity, University of Basra, impact study

Abstract

The current study aims to reveal the impact of information technology with its dimensions (hardware components, databases, software, communication networks, and the human component) in academic innovation . This study was applied and tested on a sample of the academicians of the University of Basra, as their number reached (365) teachers. They were selected using the (simple random sampling) method, and the questionnaire was adopted as a tool for data collection through the use of a set of statistical methods available in the programs (SPSS.V.24 & AMOS.V.24), The results showed that there is a positive impact of information technology in academic innovation, , Practical implications it can be benefited from the results of the current study, that the interest in the application and advanced use of (IT) at the university leads to the development of methods and creative capabilities, and accordingly, increasing interest in this field will increase the opportunity of the researched university in achieving its goals and objectives and raising the level of its general performance.

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Published

2024-04-01

How to Cite

Ali, R. and Habib, D. (2024) “The impact of information technology on academic creativity - a field study of a sample of Basra University academics”, Journal of Kufa Studies Center, 1(72), pp. 71–110. doi: 10.36322/jksc.v1i72.15701.

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