INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ENHANCING USER SATISFACTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Authors

  • Aso K. Ameen Department of Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC)-System Information, Ministry of Higher Education and
  • Ismail Y. Maolood Department of Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC)-System Information, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Erbil, Kurdistan Region- Iraq
  • Dana A. Abdullah Department of Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC)-System Information, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Erbil, Kurdistan Region- Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25271/sjuoz.2024.12.3.1323

Keywords:

User Satisfaction, content, accuracy, format, ease of use, timeliness, end-user computing satisfaction, Ministry of Higher Education

Abstract

In order to assess how effective information systems are, end-user computing satisfaction (EUCS) is essential. This study evaluates EUCS among 354 employees of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region's (KRI) Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Through factor analysis, the findings indicate 16-item instrument measuring five core components: content, accuracy, format, ease of use, and timeliness. The results show important patterns and connections, emphasizing how important it is to improve these parts in order to increase user satisfaction. Accuracy had the highest impact on user satisfaction (Standardized Beta = 0.347, p < 0.001), and timeliness were particularly important, while format and ease of use had a direct impact on usability. This study gives useful information for improving IT infrastructure and user support. This will help the Ministry create a better, more efficient, and easier-to-use computer environment that meets the needs and expectations of the workforce. In the end, this will lead to higher productivity and user satisfaction.

Author Biography

Aso K. Ameen , Department of Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC)-System Information, Ministry of Higher Education and

Department of Information System, ICTC Directorate, Ministry of High Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan Region, F.R. Iraq

Biography

 My name is Aso Khaleel Ameen. I work full time as a head in the Information Systems Department, ICTC Directorate of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Kurdistan Region, and part time as an assistant lecturer at various public and private universities in KRI.

I earned my MSc degree in Software Engineering from Firat University in Elazig, Turkey. Additionally, I obtained my BSc degree in computer science from Salahaddin University-Erbil in Iraq. My research interests are machine learning, data science, social network analysis, and natural language processing.

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2024-07-31

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Ameen , A. K., Maolood , I. Y., & Abdullah , D. A. (2024). INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ENHANCING USER SATISFACTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS. Science Journal of University of Zakho, 12(3), 340–344. https://doi.org/10.25271/sjuoz.2024.12.3.1323

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