Impact analysis of e-Databases' job relevance, output quality and result demonstrability on faculty research motivation

Purpose The purpose of the study is to ascertain whether or not faculty members would be motivated use e-Databases for research considering impact Technology Acceptance Model2 (TAM2) cognitive instrumental processes job relevance, output quality and result demonstrability. Design/methodology/approach survey design was applied. selection samples based on a multistage sampling technique involving; purposive, simple/systematic random total enumeration procedures. Five colleges departments each were selected from three universities that provided setting conduct this study, out which sample 135 drawn population 209. questionnaire method used data gathering. Ninety-five percent return rate administered instrument observed. Descriptive inferential statistical tools employed analyses. Findings Job demonstrability are motivators with wielding strongest influence. Use usefulness level perceived them. Faculty highly predisposed using technology chances getting published in reputable journal outlets ranked highest among other factors influence e-Databases. Originality/value conceptualization TAM2 as system characteristics towards engagement advances understanding intention research.