Research Obstacles in University of Garmian from the Perspective of Faculty Staff: A Field Study at University of Garmian

Research Obstacles in University of Garmian from the Perspective of Faculty Staff: A Field Study at University of Garmian

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Vol. 6 No. 21 (2026): Volume Six / Issue 21
Published
Jan 1, 2026
Pages
700-649

Abstract





This study aimed to identify the main challenges faced by researchers at University of Garmian, including financial, administrative, technical, and personal obstacles. The study also investigated whether the views of researchers on these obstacles varied depending on their years of service, academic qualifications, and scientific field. The study involved 100 researchers from the University of Garmian. The researcher developed a questionnaire consisting of 34 questions. The researcher verified the face validity of the research tool by presenting it to a committee of experts and specialists in this field. In light of the suggestions made by the experts, the researcher modified, merged, and deleted some of the questionnaire items. Thus, the questionnaire took its final form and consisted of 28 items distributed over the four study axes. To ensure the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, the discriminant validity was verified through an exploratory sample of 30 individuals, while the internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha method, which resulted in a high level of reliability (α = 0.890).  The split-half method also confirmed the reliability of the questionnaire. The results of the study showed that financial obstacles were the most prominent, followed by technical challenges, followed by personal obstacles, and administrative obstacles in the last place. The results of the study also did not reveal any statistically significant differences in the opinions of the study participants regarding research obstacles at University of Garmian based on any of the studied variables.





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كريم مدحت حاتم

University of Garmian-College of Education / Sulaymaniyah - Iraq 1

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كريم مدحت حاتم. (2026). Research Obstacles in University of Garmian from the Perspective of Faculty Staff: A Field Study at University of Garmian: Research Obstacles in University of Garmian from the Perspective of Faculty Staff: A Field Study at University of Garmian. Journal of Education for the Humanities, 6(21), 700–649. Retrieved from https://jeh.uomosul.edu.iq/index.php/jeh/article/view/61311
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