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are used for content management and delivering online lectures, respectively. These three information
systems are highly relevant for the quality of student administration and the teaching and learning

process.

Figure 8: Usage of SIMS, LMS and VLE

According to the figures, LMS and VLE are widely used by academics while SIMS is also used up to

some extent. Usage of LMS and VLE has been significantly increased since data was collected in the

pandemic period. The next three figures will further evaluate these systems individually.

Figure 9: Provision of required evidence by SIMS and expected improvements

SIMS plays a major role in universities by facilitating the required digital platform to manage the

students' academic and administrative related activities. Figure 9 (9a and 9b) illustrates the current
situation of the SIMS in the provision of required evidence for the QA reviews and required

improvements. Figure 9a shows that SIMS significantly contributes to the provision of required
evidence for QA reviews. However, according to Figure 9b, the majority of respondents expect

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