THE ROLE OF THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) IN THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Hossein KardanMoghaddam, Adel Akbarimajd, Shahram Jamali, Mahdi Nooshyar, Shivamaghzi Najafabadi

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https://doi.org/10.2298/FUEE2501001K
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Abstract


This research investigates the relationship between factors affecting the acceptance of IoT technology in the Najafabad Education Organization in the Isfahan province of Iran. One of the challenges many organizations face is assessing the level of acceptance of IoT technology before its implementation. The research methodology in terms of purpose is applied research and descriptive survey in terms of data collection method, implemented in the field. The statistical population of this research includes all educational and non-educational staff under the supervision of the Najafabad education department with 20,000 employees, which randomly selected a sample of 42 people. A questionnaire has collected the data of the present research. The applied questionnaire contains 23 questions (7 aspects) that a researcher has developed. The Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and Partial least Squares (PLS) techniques for hypotheses test and model suitability have been used to determine the acceptance of IoT factors. Also, Smart-PLS software is applied, that well-suited to conditions such as the independent variables coordination, data abnormalities and small sample size. The highest average of IoT acceptance is associated with the perception of profitability, and the lowest average is related to social influence. The outputs of this research are that perception of Usefulness, perception of simplicity as well Reliance, have a positive influence on the reception of IoT technologies in this educational system. Nine hidden variables have been considered for this research. Based on the performed analysis and the obtained results, it can be claimed that the most influential factor in the IoT technology acceptance among the target population is building Reliance and confidence in people, and the next factor is the use easiness of IoT technology tools. A noteworthy finding in this research which almost everyone agrees on the usefulness of IoT technology.

 


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Internet, IOT, Acceptance of IOT, Smart Technologies

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