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Item FACTORS AFFECTING THE INTENTION TO ADOPT CLOUD COMPUTING AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN IRAQI HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS(2022-01-20) Fadhil, Estabraq Abbas; Toker, SacipCloud computing is a revolutionary technology that has remodeled many fields, including education, health, government organizations and business. This technology offers numerous on-demand options for organizations to boost their performance and to reduce the cost of production, infrastructure and applications. However, many academics have investigated the topic of cloud computing with regard to factors that influence the adoption decision, especially in developed countries. But, the study still at an immature stage in emerging countries, especially in Iraq. Furthermore, many of the current problems have not been fully researched, particularly in the higher education institutions. As it is known cloud computing is based on services managed by third-party providers. For that reason, trust in cloud services and the perception of possible threats, such as privacy and security concerns, are critical to ensuring the efficient adoption of the appropriate cloud. On the other hand, most studies have researched the technological dimensions of cloud based systems, such as cloud virtualization and scalability. Even though, it is claimed that the biggest challenge to cloud computing is not technical, but instead cognitive or attitudinal. Accordingly, and in an attempt to close this gap, this study investigates the influences that impact the acceptance of cloud technologies by Iraqi universities. This study is focused on the modified Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a framework for the creation of the study model. Based on the factors of the proposed modified TAM, research questions are investigated. The factors are: Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), Attitudes toward the cloud (ATT), Behavioral Intention (BI), Perceived Risks (PR), Trust (TR), Anxiety (ANX), Actual Use (AU), Perceived Benefit (PB), Perceived Overall Concern (POC), Perceived Cost of Usage (PCU), Perceived Speed of Access (PSA), Social Influence (SI), Culture Context Issues (CCI) and External Storage (ES). These variables are determined through the use of verified items from previous studies. This study employed a quantitative process methodology including data collection and analysis. The suggested model is reviewed and validated using a questionnaire survey conducted online in Iraqi universities groups. Amidst 601 responses received, 576 are valid for data analysis. The questionnaire is divided into two parts: the first set for participants who use cloud computing, and the second directed for the one who do not use cloud computing. The IBM SPSS Statistical Package and the Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS ver. 24) software are used for data analysis. The suggested model was empirically examined using hierarchical multiple linear regression alongside the Structural Equation Model (SEM). The findings of this study indicate that factors such as Perceived cost, Perceived speed, Social Influence to use cloud computing, a general positive feeling about clouds, variables, that play a significant role in motivating students to adopt cloud computing as part of their core curriculum. On the contrary, factors such as a general negative feeling about clouds, Availability of information and Using External storage It has proven to have a negative impact on the student's intention to adopt cloud computing. Such factors proved to play a significant role in preventing students from embracing cloud computing as part of their education. In conclusion, this study has led to a greater comprehension of the students' intention to use cloud computing at Iraqi universities. This offered deeper insight into the key factors that affect students ' decision to accept and use cloud computing services. As well as, the proposed model, including such factors, has been demonstrated to be a true predictor of user intentions, within the context of Iraq.