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Assessing the IoT Acceptance at Public Sector Universities of Sindh, Pakistan

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  • Anees Muhammad

    (University of Sufism and Modern Sciences, Bhitshah)

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The Internet of Things (IoT) technology blends the real world and digital life, ensuring seamless integration for accomplishing tasks to make life easier. Analysts often get lost in the deep technical details of IoT, but there is a lack of focus on student acceptance and willingness to adopt these technologies. Concentrating on the factors that drive the adoption of IoT technologies.Thisstudy employs a quantitative approach to investigate the deep interrelations and interactions in the process with the Unified Theory of Technology Acceptance (UTAUT2) and other factors like IoT Skills, Trust and Personal Innovativeness. Throughan explanatory survey method, data was collected from 389 students across 5 public universities in Sindh, Pakistan, to assess the level of acceptance of IoT technologies in universities among the students.This study producesexistingliterature by expanding the UTAUT2 model to incorporate novel elements relevant to the acceptability and application of IoT in developing nations.It provides important recommendations for policymakers and university stakeholders. The results highlight the need for improving IoT infrastructure, incorporating central IoT courses in academic offerings and developing an enabling environment for successful technology adoption.The evidence presents inadequate proper IoT infrastructure and supporting environment in institutions. In addition, the adoption of IoT among students is evidenced by the study field instead of by the professionalneed for IoT.

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  • Anees Muhammad, 2025. "Assessing the IoT Acceptance at Public Sector Universities of Sindh, Pakistan," International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, 50sea, vol. 7(2), pages 755-769, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:abq:ijist1:v:7:y:2025:i:2:p:755-769
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