Variables influencing academics' perceptions of quality assurance in higher education in algeria

Abstract

The main objective of this article was to explore the variables that influence the perception of barriers to quality assurance. A descriptive analytical approach was used, assuming that there were no statistically significant differences between the academics’ perceptions according to their individual characteristics and those of their affiliated institutions. Data were obtained through a questionnaire survey of 121 academics. The results showed that the perception was not a function of the characteristics of the academics (Gender, Grade, Area of specialization and Number of years' experience) or those of their institutions (Type and size), with the exception of the characteristic Region (geographical location) of the institutions.