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Dr.Iman Akour Associate Professor

Specialization:

  • Computer Information System.

Research Interests:

  • Technology Acceptance Models, IS Cross-Cultural Studies, E-Learning, Computer Security Management .

Contact

1. Ph.D. of Information System, Louisiana Tech University, USA. 2. Master of Business Administration, Grambling State University, USA. Major: Computer Information Systems. 3. Bachelor of Computer Science ,Yarmouk University, Jordan.
 Sept 2019 – present: Associate Professor & Chair of Information Systems Dept., College of Computing and Informatics, UOS, UAE.  Sept 2016 – 2019: Chair & Associate Professor, Management Information Systems Dept., College of Business Administration, UOS, UAE.  Sept 2014 – 2016: Associate Professor, Management Information Systems Dept., College of Business Administration, University of Sharjah, UAE. TEACHING & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE  August 2013 – June 2014: Chair of Computer Information Systems Department, Division of Business & Technology, Wiley College, USA.  2012- 2013: Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, School of Management, New York Institute of Technology, Bahrain.  2008- 2012: Assistance Professor of Management Information Systems, School of Management, New York Institute of Technology, Jordan & Bahrain.  2012- 2013: Director of Master of Business Administration Program, NYIT, Bahrain.  2011- 2012: Director of Quality Assurance, New York Institute of Technology, Bahrain.  2007-2008: Assistant Professor, MIS Department, Princes Sumaya Univ. for Technology, Jordan.  2006-2007: Assistant Professor, MIS Department, Applied Science University, Jordan.  2005-2006: Assistant Professor, CIS Department, Emporia State University, USA.  2001-2005: Assistant Professor, CIS Department, Grambling State University, USA.  1997-2001: Graduate Teaching Assistance, CIS Department, Louisiana Tech University.  1996 – 1997: Computer Programmer, College of Education, Louisiana, USA.
 Bani Issa, W., Akour, I., Ibrahim, A., Hisham, F., Griffiths, J. (2020). Privacy, confidentiality, security and patient safety concerns about electronic health records. (2020), International Nursing Review.  Akour, I., Obayssi, A., Al Baity, M., Zeidan, Y. (2020). Factors Influencing the Use of Knowledge Management Systems Moderated Mediating of behavioral intention: Knowledge Management Systems. The International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development, Vol 13, (3).  Akour, I., Al Baity, M., Al Hamad, A. (2020). Moderated Mediation Model of Perceived E-Learning within the UAE Education Sector: A Practical Study, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology), Vol. 9, (3).  Akour, I. Bourini, I., Abukhait, R. (2020). Investigating the Impact of Technology and Training on New Service Development through the Mediating Role of Innovative Behavior, International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development. (In Press).  Akour, I and Adams, M. (2017). Usability Evaluation of Newspapers’ Websites. International Journal of Business Research and Information Technology, Vol. 4 (1), pp. 59-68.  Akour, I. (2016). Daily Activity Prediction Using Base Learner and Ensemble  Method Classifiers: A Comparative Study. International Journal of Computer  Science and Information Security, Vol. 14(12), pp. 20-24.  Akour, I. (2016). Between Transition from IPv4 and IPv6 Adaption: The Case of Jordanian Government.” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol. 7 (9), pp. 248-252.  Akour, I., Akour, M., Shadaideh, A., & Okour, O. (2016). “Mobile Voice Recognition Based for Smart Home Automation Control.” Accepted for publication.  Akour, M., Alazzam, I., and Akour, I. (2015). A Systematic Literature Review to Compare and Classify Pre and Post Test Suite Reduction Techniques. International Journal of Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, Vol. 9, pp. 181-189.  Akour, I. and M. Akour. (2014). Runtime Test Case Synchronization in Adaptive Software. International Journal of Business Research and Information Technology, Vol. 1 (1), pp. 1-20.  Dwairi, M. and Akour, I. (2014). The Moderating Role of Country Institutional Profile on the Entrepreneurial Orientation–Performance Relationships in the Service Industry. International Journal of Business, Marketing, and Decision Sciences, Vol.7 (1).  Akour, I. (2012). “An Analysis of E-Learning Adoptability in the Developing Countries”. International Journal of Business, Marketing, and Decision Sciences, Vol. 5(2), pp. 60-72.  Akour, I. and M. Dwairi. (2011). “Testing Technology Acceptance Model in Developing Countries: the Case of Jordan.” International Journal of Business and Social Science. Vol. 2 (14), pp. 278-284.  Akour, I. and M. Dwairi. (2010). “The Moderating Role of Country Institutional Profile on the Effect of Market Orientation on the Performance of the Banking Industry in Jordan.” Journal of Transaction on Banking. Vol. 10 (1), pp.3-18.  Akour, I. (2009). “Revisiting the Pioneering Technology Acceptance Model in an Emerging Economy.” Journal of Transactions on Technology. Vol. 9 (1).  Akour, I. Alshare, K., Dwairi, M., and Miller, D. (2006). “An Exploratory Analysis of Culture, Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, and Internet Acceptance: The case of Jordan.” Journal of Internet Commerce, Vol. 5 (3), pp. 83-108.  Akour, I. and M. Dwairi. (2005). “The used of Upward Influence Tactics in Work Environment: Evidence from Working African-American Women.” Journal of Transactions on Marketing Management, vol. 5 (1), pp. 145-155.  Akour, I., Alshare, K., Dwairi, M., and Miller, D. (2004). “The Social and Political Impacts of the Internet on the Developing Countries: The Case of Jordan” The International Journal of Business Disciplines, Vol. 15 (2), pp. 89-101.  Akour, I., Alshare, K., and Miller, D. I. (2004). “A Comparative Study: American and Jordanian Students’ Perceptions of Computer Technologies” The Teaching Journal of Congress, Transactions on Computer Information systems, Vol. 4 (1), pp. 13-27.  Akour, I., Alshare, K., and Al-Dwairi, M. (2003). “Students-Instructor Perception of Computer Technologies In Developing Countries: The Case of Jordan” Journal of Computer Information Systems, 43 (4), pp. 115-123.
PhD Theses Supervision PhD Thesis: Factors Impacting the Adoption and Implementation of Business Intelligence Analytics Projects in Organizations, The British University in Dubai.
PhD Theses supervision, Review faculty promotion file, serving in many college and department committees.
My philosophy of teaching evolved from many years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning. Now a days, educational means and ways are changing and challenging. Educators, have to cope with these changes in order to be an effective in their teaching approaches. My teaching philosophy is driven by the university and college’s mission statement, teaching, and learning strategies informed by institutional indirect assessment, target market and needs of stakeholders.
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