Hindrances of Scientific Research Cultures: A Study of University Faculty Members at Al- Madinah International University (MEDIU)

Abstract

The research aims to identify the hindrances of scientific research cultures at Al-Madinah International University in Malaysia from the faculty members' perspectives. This study used a mixed method approach to gather the data related to the hindrances of research culture among the academic staff in Al-Madinah International University. The sample size consisted of 50 faculty lecturers from the faculty education, Islamic science and faculty of languages. The data was collected using questionnaire and open-ended interview. The statistical analysis was done using the statistical packages program (SPSS). The scientific meaning of Al-Madinah International University from the faculty members' perspective where the mean averages of the dimensions ranged between ( x̄ ) = (4.950) to (21.99) and a standard deviation = .907) and .728)) as well as each of the two terms (obstacles). Related to working conditions on an arithmetic average of (x) = (25.05). Furthermore, barriers related to the field of professional growth related to scientific research for a faculty member) with a mean average of (x) = (25.07), with the highest score in the mean averages of faculty members' responses on the questionnaire items. Followed by the order of the degree of material and moral obstacles, obstacles related to administration, (x) = (24.78 and 24.90), respectively. The results also showed that there are no statistically significant differences in the obstacles to scientific research attributable to all demographic variables of the faculty members by the value of (p = .801) and (f = (.223) for years of experience, with a value of (.789 p) and f = (.237), the value of variables according to academic rank (p) .450 and (f = (.803) all> Indication level. (0, 05). The researchers recommend the dissemination of the research culture through the internal grants and research training programs.