The influence of institutional research culture on the research competence of lecturers of kyambogo university
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2025-03
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International Journal of Education
Abstract
This study examined the influence of institutional research culture on research competence of lecturers of
Kyambogo University. Using a correlational research design to collect data and analyse data from a
sample of 192 teaching staff. The data were analysed using SPSS for descriptive statistics and SmartPLS
was used to test the hypotheses and structural equation modelling. Descriptive results indicated that the
majority of the respondents were males (54.7%). Concerning age range, the majority 66.7% were aged 40
years and above while the rest (33.3%) were below 40 years and the majority (60.9%) were PhD holders.
Inferential results revealed that institutional research culture had a positive and significant influence on
lecturers’ research competences. It explained 33.6% of the variation in research competence of lecturers.
Therefore, institutional research culture is very central in fostering the research competences of lecturers.
Institutional managers should nurture a culture that enhances the research competence of lecturers.
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Institutional Research Culture, Research, Research Competence
Citation
Atuhaire, S., Mugizi, W., & Kato, J. K. (2025). THE INFLUENCE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH CULTURE ON THE RESEARCH COMPETENCE OF LECTURERS OF KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY. International Journal of Education (IJE), 13(1).
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/2237
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/2237