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Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems, Volume 41

DTA-SAU: A Conceptual Framework for Digital Transformation Adoption in Saudi Arabian Universities

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15439/2024F8469

Citation: Communication Papers of the 19th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (FedCSIS), M. Bolanowski, M. Ganzha, L. Maciaszek, M. Paprzycki, D. Ślęzak (eds). ACSIS, Vol. 41, pages 19–28 ()

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Abstract. Digital transformation in universities is reshaping academic landscapes globally, and Saudi Arabia. Universities are keen to provide high quality learning using different types of teaching methods and up-to-date technology. Thus, the shift to digitisation in Saudi universities is unavoidable, and must embrace digital transformation to satisfy students require-ments, needs and expectations. Digital transformation can promote learning and teaching through using different digi-tal tools and formats. A literature review has revealed that there have been few studies conducted on digital transfor-mation adoption in Saudi universities. To date,there is a lack of coherent and comprehensive theoretical approach to digi-tal transformation in Saudi universities,particularly regard-ing potential barriers to such adoption.This study aims to address this gap by presenting a conceptual framework for Digital Transformation Adoption in Saudi Arabian Univer-sities (DTA-SAU). DTA-SAU combines the factors affecting Saudi universities intention to adopt digital transfor-mation.The results of this study will assist universities to adopt digital transformation.

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