Examining Influential Dimensions on Innovative Universities in Iraq's Higher Education
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dimensions of innovative university, Iraqi universities, Iraqi higher educationAbstract
The present study aimed to examine the influential dimensions on innovative universities in Iraq's higher education using a descriptive-survey method during the 2023–2024 academic year. The statistical population included all faculty members and administrators of universities in Iraq. A sample of 385 individuals was determined based on Cochran's formula and selected through random sampling. For data collection in the quantitative phase, a researcher-made questionnaire was employed. The validity of the instrument was assessed using face and content validity, which included two indices: the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and the Content Validity Index (CVI). To determine the reliability of the instrument, Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability were used. Data analysis involved frequency, percentage, charts, tables, mean, and standard deviation. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied to check the normality of data distribution. To address the research questions, statistical tests such as the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, confirmatory factor analysis, and model fit indices (ranging from 1 to 2.33 as less desirable, 2.33 to 3.66 as moderately desirable, and 3.66 to 5 as desirable) were employed. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 21 and SmartPLS 3 software. The findings indicated that strategic, structural-organizational, educational, research, and interaction dimensions respectively had the greatest impact on innovation in Iraqi universities. The proposed model demonstrated strong fit, highlighting the importance of strategic planning and organizational infrastructure in fostering innovation. The study emphasizes the need for innovative strategies, improved organizational structures, and enhanced international collaborations. This model can aid in advancing innovation in Iraqi universities and aligning them with global developments.
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