Adoption and continued usage of mobile learning of virtual platforms in Iraqi higher education an unstable environment

This study investigates the implementation and continued utilization of mobile learning (M-learning) in Iraqi universities, considering the challenging circumstances of an unstable environment. The research expands upon the UTAUT2 and ECM models. The main objective is to tackle the difficulties and...

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Main Authors: Al-Rikabi Ahmed Ghazi Hameed, Putra Bin Sumari
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:International Journal of Information Management Data Insights
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description This study investigates the implementation and continued utilization of mobile learning (M-learning) in Iraqi universities, considering the challenging circumstances of an unstable environment. The research expands upon the UTAUT2 and ECM models. The main objective is to tackle the difficulties and possibilities in Iraq's higher education institutions (HEIs) caused by geopolitical instability and comprehend their influence on student acceptance, satisfaction, and ongoing M-learning usage. The study expands on the increasing significance of mobile learning, particularly in higher education institutions (HEIs). It acknowledges the distinct difficulties encountered by institutions in Iraq due to the region's instability. The study identifies deficiencies in current models and suggests expansions by introducing the variable ''Civil Conflicts'' to consider the unstable environment. The study seeks to enhance comprehension of M-learning acceptance in conflict-affected regions and offer insights for enhancing M-learning initiatives in Iraqi higher education institutions. To accomplish its goals, this study utilizes a quantitative survey to gather data from 399 students in five universities in Iraq. PLS-SEM is employed to analyze quantitative data and assess the extended UTAUT2 and ECM models. The study's results are anticipated to enhance the understanding of M-learning adoption and ongoing usage in conflict-affected regions, specifically in the context of Iraqi higher education institutions. The study's results can guide improving the efficiency of M-learning programs in Iraqi higher education institutions and provide valuable knowledge on supporting education in regions marked by instability. Researchers' findings can assist educators and policymakers in making well-informed choices to promote the continuity and excellence of education, especially in regions affected by conflict. Researchers can expand upon this study by conducting further investigations into the implementation and utilization of M-learning in volatile environments and assessing the efficacy of the suggested model enhancements.
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spelling doaj-art-915b79fd81c24ecea4a464439d35b0aa2024-12-13T11:06:54ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Information Management Data Insights2667-09682024-11-0142100242Adoption and continued usage of mobile learning of virtual platforms in Iraqi higher education an unstable environmentAl-Rikabi Ahmed Ghazi Hameed0Putra Bin Sumari1Corresponding author.; School of Computer Science, University Sains Malaysia, MalaysiaSchool of Computer Science, University Sains Malaysia, MalaysiaThis study investigates the implementation and continued utilization of mobile learning (M-learning) in Iraqi universities, considering the challenging circumstances of an unstable environment. The research expands upon the UTAUT2 and ECM models. The main objective is to tackle the difficulties and possibilities in Iraq's higher education institutions (HEIs) caused by geopolitical instability and comprehend their influence on student acceptance, satisfaction, and ongoing M-learning usage. The study expands on the increasing significance of mobile learning, particularly in higher education institutions (HEIs). It acknowledges the distinct difficulties encountered by institutions in Iraq due to the region's instability. The study identifies deficiencies in current models and suggests expansions by introducing the variable ''Civil Conflicts'' to consider the unstable environment. The study seeks to enhance comprehension of M-learning acceptance in conflict-affected regions and offer insights for enhancing M-learning initiatives in Iraqi higher education institutions. To accomplish its goals, this study utilizes a quantitative survey to gather data from 399 students in five universities in Iraq. PLS-SEM is employed to analyze quantitative data and assess the extended UTAUT2 and ECM models. The study's results are anticipated to enhance the understanding of M-learning adoption and ongoing usage in conflict-affected regions, specifically in the context of Iraqi higher education institutions. The study's results can guide improving the efficiency of M-learning programs in Iraqi higher education institutions and provide valuable knowledge on supporting education in regions marked by instability. Researchers' findings can assist educators and policymakers in making well-informed choices to promote the continuity and excellence of education, especially in regions affected by conflict. Researchers can expand upon this study by conducting further investigations into the implementation and utilization of M-learning in volatile environments and assessing the efficacy of the suggested model enhancements.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667096824000314Mobile learningContinued usage intentionUsage behaviourCivil conflict
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Adoption and continued usage of mobile learning of virtual platforms in Iraqi higher education an unstable environment
International Journal of Information Management Data Insights
Mobile learning
Continued usage intention
Usage behaviour
Civil conflict
title Adoption and continued usage of mobile learning of virtual platforms in Iraqi higher education an unstable environment
title_full Adoption and continued usage of mobile learning of virtual platforms in Iraqi higher education an unstable environment
title_fullStr Adoption and continued usage of mobile learning of virtual platforms in Iraqi higher education an unstable environment
title_full_unstemmed Adoption and continued usage of mobile learning of virtual platforms in Iraqi higher education an unstable environment
title_short Adoption and continued usage of mobile learning of virtual platforms in Iraqi higher education an unstable environment
title_sort adoption and continued usage of mobile learning of virtual platforms in iraqi higher education an unstable environment
topic Mobile learning
Continued usage intention
Usage behaviour
Civil conflict
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