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Acceptance of e-learning in higher education: the role of task-technology fit with the information systems success model

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Alyoussef, Ibrahim Youssef·2023·Heliyon

Abstract

The COVID-19 global epidemic has compelled higher education institutions to reconsider their teaching methods. Because of this public health emergency, universities in higher education have adopted e-learning techniques as a solution to face-to-face education. Thus, e-learning has emerged as a critical technology in education at higher education institutions. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of e-learning systems is largely dependent on students' adoption of such systems. The study aims to evaluate the usefulness of task-technology fit (TTF) with the information system success model (ISSM) in perceiving students' adoption of e-learning with the goal of encouraging them to adopt e-learning in the context of higher education. The study employed a quantitative approach, and a theoretical model was evaluated with proposed hypotheses to find the relationships between the constructs. A questionnaire based on TTF and ISSM was distributed among the students, and 260 valid responses were received using a sample random sampling technique. Data was analyzed with the help of SPSS and Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). After analyzing the data, it was found that perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, system use, and task technology fit of e-learning are positively and significantly influenced by system quality, information quality, perceived enjoyment, technology characteristics, and task characteristics. The results of TTF and ISSM on system use show a positive effect on e-learning benefits in educational institutions, with all male and female students completely satisfied with the use of e-learning systems. As a result, we advise students to use e-learning systems for educational purposes and should have motivated them to do so through lecturers at higher-level educational institutions.

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TL;DR

This study integrates task-technology fit (TTF) with the information systems success model (ISSM) to explain undergraduate students’ e-learning acceptance at King Faisal University. Using PLS-SEM on 260 valid survey responses, it finds all 18 hypothesized paths supported, with TTF showing the strongest effect on e-learning benefit.

Key findings

  • All 18 hypotheses were accepted. TTF had the strongest positive relationship with e-learning benefit (β = 0.643, t = 16.457, p = 0.000), followed by PEOU → TTF (β = 0.441, t = 8.580) and PU → system use (β = 0.371, t = 4.706).
  • Information quality, system quality, perceived enjoyment, technology characteristics, and task characteristics positively predicted PEOU and PU; for example, IQ → PEOU β = 0.284, t = 4.409; IQ → PU β = 0.256, t = 4.238; PE → PEOU β = 0.232, t = 3.562; PE → PU β = 0.241, t = 3.619.
  • System use positively predicted e-learning benefit (β = 0.310, t = 7.260), and PEOU, PU, and system use also predicted TTF (β = 0.441, 0.339, and 0.140, respectively).
  • The measurement model reported Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability above 0.7 and AVE above 0.5 for the constructs.

Methods

  • Quantitative survey design testing an integrated TTF + ISSM model with perceived enjoyment as an external factor; a 5-point Likert questionnaire (described as 50 questions in the conclusion) was administered physically and online to King Faisal University students.
  • 275 questionnaires were distributed, yielding 260 valid responses after excluding 15 incomplete/unanswered questionnaires, a 94.5% response rate; participants were 187 male (71.9%) and 73 female (28.1%), ages 18–46, across management, engineering, science and technology, social science, and other fields.
  • Data were analyzed with SPSS and SmartPLS 3.3.3 using PLS-SEM; the measurement model assessed reliability and validity, and the structural model used bootstrapping with 5000 resamples.

Limitations

  • Stated: data came from one university, which may affect generalizability; the scope was restricted to two possibilities regarding prior e-learning expertise; possible extrinsic variables related to system use and TTF were not considered; future research should include more participants with varied majors.
  • Evident: the sampling description is inconsistent—the abstract says random sampling, while the methodology also says convenience sampling—and the sample is heavily male (71.9%), which may limit representativeness.
  • Evident: the study uses a self-report questionnaire collected at the start of the 2020–2021 academic year, so causal claims are not established by the design.

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  • Findingown data

    The study's analysis found that system quality, information quality, perceived enjoyment, technology characteristics, and task characteristics positively and significantly influenced perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, system use, and task-technology fit of e-learning.

    “After analyzing the data, it was found that perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, system use, and task technology fit of e-learning are positively and significantly influenced by system quality, information quality, perceived enjoyment, technology characteristics, and task characteristics.”
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    The results of TTF and ISSM on system use show a positive effect on e-learning benefits in educational institutions.

    “The results of TTF and ISSM on system use show a positive effect on e-learning benefits in educational institutions”
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  • Findingreasoning

    All male and female students were completely satisfied with the use of e-learning systems.

    “with all male and female students completely satisfied with the use of e-learning systems.”
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    Technology characteristics positively predict perceived ease of use (β = 0.154, t = 2.341, p = 0.023).

    “| Technology characteristics➔Perceived ease of use | H7 | 0.154 | 2.341 | 0.023 | Accepted |”
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    System quality positively predicts perceived ease of use (β = 0.173, t = 3.365, p = 0.001).

    “| System Quality➔Perceived ease of use | H3 | 0.173 | 3.365 | 0.001 | Accepted |”
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    Findingown data

    Task-technology fit (TTF) had the greatest impact on e-learning benefits, followed by perceived ease of use (PEOU).

    “Using partial least squares (PLS), it was found that TTF had the greatest impact on e-learning benefits, followed by PEOU.”
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      “Task-technology-fit in connection to system use, as determined by the COVID-19, strongly predicts the advantages of e-learning”
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    Study design and conductnone given

    The participants were given an introduction to the research before completing the questionnaire, and their participation was completely optional.

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    Study design and conductown data

    After taking into consideration missing data and incomplete questionnaires, 15 questionnaires were omitted.

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    In their extensive literature review, [73] discovered that "usage" had a moderate relationship with the system's benefits.

    “In their extensive literature review, [73] discovered that “usage” had a moderate relationship with the system’s benefits.”
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    • cites [73] Shahzad, 2021, Effects of COVID-19 in E-learning on higher education institution students: the group comparison between male and female, Qual. Quantity source

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    Study design and conductown data

    Data was collected from 260 students, both online and manually, who were chosen at random from King Faisal University students.

    “data was collected from 260 students, both online and manually, who were chosen at random from King Faisal University students.”
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    Previous research has demonstrated the importance of the link between system utilization and advantages.

    “Previous research has demonstrated the importance of the link between system utilization and advantages [35,79].”
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    • cites [35] Chen, 2012, Factors that influence acceptance of web-based e-learning systems for the in-service education of junior high school teachers in Taiwan, Eval. Progr. Plann. source

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    • cites [79] Garcia-Smith, 2013, Development and initial evaluation of the clinical information systems success model (CISSM), Int. J. Med. Inf. source

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    DeLone and McLean suggested the ISSM as a way to gauge the success of IS in organizations and determine the net benefit.

    “Delone and McLean [68] suggested the ISSM as a way to gauge the success of IS in organizations and determine the net benefit.”
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    • cites [68] DeLone, 1992, Information systems success: the quest for the dependent variable, Inf. Syst. Res. source

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    Using e-learning to deliver training courses to employees has a direct and considerable impact on the business's net benefits.

    “It has been demonstrated that using e-learning to deliver training courses to employees has a direct and considerable impact on the business’s net benefits [35,79].”
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    • cites [35] Chen, 2012, Factors that influence acceptance of web-based e-learning systems for the in-service education of junior high school teachers in Taiwan, Eval. Progr. Plann. source

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    • cites [79] Garcia-Smith, 2013, Development and initial evaluation of the clinical information systems success model (CISSM), Int. J. Med. Inf. source

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    Earlier studies have generally demonstrated the impact of task characteristics and technology characteristics on task-technology fit in a range of scenarios.

    “Earlier studies have generally demonstrated the impact of task characteristics and technology characteristics on TTF in a range of scenarios [39,40,88].”
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    • cites [39] Goodhue, 1995, Task-technology fit and individual performance, MIS Q, Manag. Inf. Syst. source

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    • cites [40] Tam, 2016, Understanding the impact of m-banking on individual performance: DeLone & McLean and TTF perspective, Comput. Hum. Behav. source

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    • cites [88] Afshan, 2016, Acceptance of mobile banking framework in Pakistan, Telematics Inf. source

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    Previous e-learning research found that perceived usefulness significantly influences users' intention to use the e-learning system.

    “Previous e-learning research found that PU significantly influences users' intention to use the e-learning system [99].”
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    • cites [99] Chu, 2016, With Good We Become Good: understanding e-learning adoption by theory of planned behavior and group influences, Comput. Educ. source

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    According to Ref. [94], perceived ease of use is associated with a better elevation of behavioral intention to utilize it, both directly and indirectly.

    “According to Ref. [94], PEOU is associated with a better elevation of behavioral intention to utilize it, both directly and indirectly.”
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    • cites [94] Cheng, 2012, The effects of organizational learning environment factors on e-learning acceptance, Comput. Educ. source

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    The task-technology fit, which in turn affects users' performance and utilization, can be influenced by both task features and technological qualities.

    “The task-technology fit, which in turn affects users' performance and utilization, can be influenced by both task features and technological qualities.”
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    The key success elements for implementing ISSM to achieve net benefits are service, system, information quality, system utilization, and user happiness.

    “According to the new model, the key success elements for implementing ISSM to achieve net benefits are service, system, information quality, system utilization, and user happiness.”
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    • cites [70] DeLone, 2016, Information systems success measurement, found, Trends® Inf. Syst.

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    According to Ref. [91], task interdependence has a significant impact on subjective norm.

    “According to Ref. [91], TI has a significant impact on the subjective norm.”
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    • cites [91] Kim, 2007, A structural equation modeling of the Internet acceptance in Korea, Electron, Commer. Res. Appl. source

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    Study design and conductnone given

    The participants were chosen from different departments and faculties using a convenience sampling technique.

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    Study design and conductreasoning

    An ethical clearance was obtained for the study (Ref. No. KFU-REC-2022-OCT-ETHICS267).

    “Thus, an ethical clearance was obtained for this study (Ref. No. KFU-REC-2022-OCT-ETHICS267)”
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    Premisecitation

    The TTF concept contends that performance and acceptance are influenced by how well a task and the technology being used to complete it fit together.

    “The task-technology fit (TTF) concept contends that performance and acceptance are influenced by how well a task and the technology being used to complete it “fit” together [39].”
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    • cites [39] Goodhue, 1995, Task-technology fit and individual performance, MIS Q, Manag. Inf. Syst. source

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    Study design and conductown data

    There were about 275 questions given, and 260 were answered, representing a 94.5% response rate.

    “There were about 275 questions given, and the respondents replied to 260 of them, representing a 94.5% response rate.”
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    Study design and conductown data

    The cross-loading criteria indicated discriminant validity, with loading indicators of each construct higher than cross-loadings.

    “Since the loading indicators of each construct are higher than the loadings of its corresponding constructs, the cross-loading criteria are portrayed in Table 3.”
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    Interpretationown data

    Technology characteristics and task characteristics are strongly influenced by students' perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, which further influences their easefulness and usefulness of e-learning.

    “In the same way, our study confirms that technology characteristics and task characteristics are strongly influenced by students' PEOU and perceived usefulness, which further influences their easefulness and usefulness of e-learning.”
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    • Rests on an assumption: The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.
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    Interpretationnone given

    The effective application of e-learning would assist educational institutions in overcoming some of the problems that occur in traditional classrooms.

    “The effective application of e-learning would assist educational institutions in overcoming some of the problems that occur in traditional classrooms.”
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    • Rests on an assumption: The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.
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    Interpretationnone given

    E-learning is one of the key elements of task-technology fit.

    “E-learning is one of the key elements of task-technology fit.”
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    • Rests on an assumption: The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.
    • Rests on an assumption: The findings can be generalized to higher education in Saudi Arabia.
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    Interpretationown data

    Individuals have a high level of trust in the e-learning system in terms of information quality, system quality, perceived enjoyment, and technological characteristics.

    “In fact, individuals have a high level of trust in the e-learning system in terms of information quality, system quality, perceived enjoyment, and technological characteristics.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.
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    Interpretationreasoning

    The study contributes to the current acceptance of information in e-learning by academics in educational institutions, as well as to theory in task-technology fit and information systems success model adoption.

    “As a result, the study contributes to the current acceptance of information in e-learning by academics in educational institutions, as well as to theory in task-technology fit and information systems success model adoption.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.
    • Rests on an assumption: The findings can be generalized to higher education in Saudi Arabia.
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    Interpretationreasoning

    E-learners were more engaged in utilizing the e-learning system, which raised their reported ease of use and perceived usefulness when they believed the e-learning system could deliver important knowledge for their employment.

    “Our research reveals that e-learners were more engaged in utilizing the e-learning system, which thus raised their reported ease of use and perceived usefulness when they believed the e-learning system could deliver important knowledge for their employment.”
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    • Rests on an assumption: The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.
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    Interpretationnone given

    The ISSM model is the best one for comprehending information quality and system quality in enhancing perceived utility, system use, and task-technology fit.

    “It has been established that the ISSM model is the best one for comprehending information quality, system quality in enhancing perceived utility, system use, and task-technology fit.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.
    • Rests on an assumption: The findings can be generalized to higher education in Saudi Arabia.
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    Interpretationcitation

    This is a significant theoretical advance over earlier ISSM and TTF investigations, which did not examine the impact of perceived usability, perceived usefulness, system use, and task-technology fit on the applied ethical aim.

    “This is a significant theoretical advance over earlier ISSM and TTF investigations, which did not examine the impact of perceived usability, perceived usefulness, system use, and task-technology fit on the applied ethical aim [85,107,108].”
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    • cites [85] Abdullah, 2016, Developing a general extended technology acceptance model for E-learning (GETAMEL) by analysing commonly used external factors, Comput. Hum. Behav. source

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    • cites [107] Humida, 2022, Predicting behavioral intention to use e-learning system: a case-study in Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh, Educ. Inf. Technol. source

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    • cites [108] Alyoussef, 2021, Massive open online course (Moocs) acceptance: the role of task-technology fit (ttf) for higher education sustainability, Sustain. Times

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    • Rests on an assumption: The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.
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    Premisecitation

    E-learning attracts learners and improves their perceived usability and convenience of use due to the use of video, action, and text type, as well as the speed and capacity of the system.

    “E-learning attracts learners and improves their perceived usability and convenience of use due to the use of video, action, and text type, as well as the speed and capacity of the system.”
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    • cites [119], [120], [121]

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    Interpretationreasoning

    Information quality, system quality, perceived enjoyment, technology characteristics, task characteristics, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, task-technology fit, system use, and e-learning benefit are all factors to consider in e-learning benefit.

    “Given that TTF and system use both have a positive influence on e-learning benefit, as a result, it can be stated that information quality, system quality, perceived enjoyment, technology characteristics, task characteristics, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, task-technology-fit, system quality, and e-learning benefit are all factors to consider.”
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    • Rests on an assumption: The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.
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    Interpretationreasoning

    The model of student acceptance for online learning created in this study can be applied to actual evaluations of e-learning programs created to promote system use.

    “Therefore, the model of student acceptance for online learning created in this study can be applied to actual evaluations of e-learning programs created to promote system use.”
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    • Rests on an assumption: The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.
    • Rests on an assumption: The findings can be generalized to higher education in Saudi Arabia.
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    Study design and conductnone given

    The scope of the analysis was restricted to two possibilities regarding prior expertise in e-learning.

    “Second, the scope of the analysis was restricted to two possibilities regarding prior expertise in e-learning.”
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  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The effectiveness of e-learning systems is largely dependent on students' adoption of such systems.

    “Nonetheless, the effectiveness of e-learning systems is largely dependent on students' adoption of such systems.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    There is a scarcity of research on university students' intentions to adopt e-learning during the global epidemic that uses TTF and ISSM with perceived enjoyment as an external factor, especially in developing countries such as education.

    “Moreover, there is a scarcity of research on university students' intentions to adopt e-learning during the global epidemic that uses the TTF and ISSM models with perceived enjoyment as an external factor of the model, especially in developing countries such as education, where e-learning was not widely used at universities prior to the pandemic.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    E-learning was not widely used at universities prior to the pandemic in developing countries such as education.

    “where e-learning was not widely used at universities prior to the pandemic.”
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    TTF has been the subject of research in a number of contexts, but e-learning has received relatively less attention.

    “TTF has been the subject of research in a number of contexts, but e-learning has received relatively less attention.”
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    Up to this point, it has not been determined if or how well a solid task-technology fit will affect a user’s adoption of e-learning.

    “Up to this point, it hasn’t been determined if or how well a solid task-technology fit will affect a user’s adoption of e-learning.”
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    The TTF model does not take into account social dynamics in the context of e-learning.

    “The TTF model does not take into account social dynamics in the context of e-learning, which would limit its potential to forecast the use of social networking technology.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The sample of 260 students from King Faisal University is representative of students in higher education more broadly.

    “260 randomly chosen students from King Faisal University who were enrolled in bachelors, masters, and PhD programs, both domestically and internationally, were the source of the data.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The findings can be generalized to higher education in Saudi Arabia.

    “The five e-learning benefit dimensions information quality, system quality, perceived enjoyment, technology characteristics, and task characteristics were used as potential constructs that might affect how easy and useful an e-learning system is to use in Saudi Arabia as well as how well it fits into the system as a whole and how well it fits into the task-technology fit.”
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    The respondents answered the questionnaire honestly and accurately.

    “The questionnaire was distributed physically, and respondents were asked to return it once completed.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    This is the first study to look into the acceptance of eLearning benefits among undergraduate students during the COVID-19 epidemic.

    “Furthermore, this is the first study to look into the acceptance of eLearning benefits among undergraduate students during the COVID-19 epidemic.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    e-learning was widely used as a teaching medium during the COVID-19 epidemic, particularly among students in higher education.

    “In conclusion, e-learning was widely used as a teaching medium during the COVID-19 epidemic, particularly among students in higher education.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    A few studies have examined the use of e-learning during pandemics like COVID-19.

    “However, a few studies have examined the use of e-learning during pandemics like COVID-19.”
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    The methods section says participants were chosen using convenience sampling, but also describes the students supplying the data as randomly chosen.

  • Ethics approval date follows the stated study period

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    The discussion assigns a p-value of 0.001 to both H3 and H4, but Table 6 gives 0.000 for H4.

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    The text reports a coefficient of 0.441 and t-value of 8.580 for H14, while Table 6 reports 0.371 and 4.706 for the same perceived-usefulness-to-system-use path.

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Authors
Alyoussef, I. Y.
Affiliations
King Faisal University (SA)
Corresponding author
Alyoussef, Ibrahim Youssef
Venue
Heliyon
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2023-03
Volume
9
Issue
3
Pages
e13751
ISSN
2405-8440 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4321254258
Cited by
181
References
125
Citations by year
2026: 45 · 2025: 53 · 2024: 59 · 2023: 23 · 2022: 1
FWCI
46.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Heliyon (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
  • Deanship of Scientific Research, King Saud University
  • King Faisal University (2662)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
  • Social Sciences › Education › Technology-Enhanced Education Studies
  • Social Sciences › Education › Online and Blended Learning
Keywords
e-learning adoption, task-technology fit, DeLone and McLean model, university students, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, system quality, information quality, perceived enjoyment, technology characteristics, task characteristics, COVID-19 remote teaching, student acceptance of technology

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