Individual Factors Influencing Utilization of Research4Life Databases by National Agricultural Research Institute Scientists in Nigeria

Obasuyi, Luke; Okwilagwe, Oshiotse Andrew

doi:10.1080/10496505.2016.1256216

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“…Factors that affect access to e-resources in Tanzania include institutional factors such as poor institutional ICT infrastructure, and limited funds for subscribing to e-resources (Msagati, 2014; Mtega et al , 2014); individual factors such as lack of awareness (Angello and Wema, 2010; Msagati, 2014), inadequate search skills (Msagati, 2014; Angello and Wema, 2010; Mtega et al , 2014), domain knowledge, language and interest (Park et al , 2009); and system characteristics such as accessibility, library assistance and relevance (Park et al , 2009). Studies in other developing countries have also reported similar factors (Ahmed, 2013; Kinengyere et al , 2012; Obasuyi and Okwilagwe, 2017). This suggests that factors that affect users’ continued usage intention of e-resources remain unknown.…”

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Impacts of quality antecedents on faculty members’ acceptance of electronic resources

Lwoga

Sife

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess whether quality antecedents and individual characteristics can influence faculty members’ continued usage intention of electronic resources (e-resources) in selected public universities in Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach A total of 204 faculty members participated in the study from three public universities in Tanzania. The study used structural equation modelling, ANOVA and t-tests to perform analyses. Findings Better educated and middle-aged faculty members with a wide experience of using e-resources are more likely to continue using e-resources. Information quality had positive relationship with continued usage intention of e-resources while service quality had indirect impact to continued usage intention through information quality and system quality. Originality/value Based on the DeLone and McLean information systems success model, this study integrates quality factors (information, service and system quality) and individual characteristics as antecedents to the continued usage intention of e-resources. The study comprehensively documents empirical findings on impacts of quality factors and individual characteristics on e-resources in a developing country. The study reveals results that are useful for enhancing usage of e-resources by faculty in other institutions with similar conditions.

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