Perceived Usefulness, Ease Of Use,and Usage Of Citation Databaserninterfaces: A Replication

摘要

Purpose - This paper aims to report on an investigation into ways in which end-users perceivedrncitation database interfaces, especially citation database interfaces' usability.rnDesign/methodology/approach - The investigation used the Technology Acceptance Modelrn(TAM) constructs of usefulness and ease of use to assess acceptance of citation database interfaces byrnuniversity graduate students. A structural equation model was used to fit and validate the CitationrnDatabase Interface Acceptance Model (CDIAM).rnFindings - Causal relationships between the constructs considered by the CDIAM were wellrnsupported, accounting for 95 per cent of total variance in citation database interface acceptance andrnusage. The study concluded that perceived usefulness, and not ease of use of citation databaserninterface, is a key determinant of their acceptance and usage. The results of the construct measurementrnfor perceived usefulness and ease of use in this research are quite consistent with the results reportedrnin recent research.rnOriginality/value - Study findings may help to evaluate human-computer interaction using thernMIS-proven TAM and improve usability of the citation database system.