Effects of office hours on the academic performance of students in Mogadishu universities, Somalia

Abstract
This study aims to examine the Effects of Office Hours on Academic Performance in Mogadishu, Somalia The study investigated the relationship between students’ engagement in office hours, time spent studying, utilization of academic support services, and their influence on academic performance. The study utilized cross-sectional design to collect data from 348 first year students from four universities in Mogadishu. The data was collected through an online survey using a non-random purposive sampling technique. The data acquired were examined utilizing R-programming, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), and SPSS 22.0. The study’s findings showed noteworthy correlations between students’ engagement in office hours, amount of time spent studying, utilization of academic assistance resources, and their academic performance. The null hypotheses (H1, H2, and H3) were rejected since their corresponding p-values of were all below the threshold value of 0.05. According to these findings, the researchers suggest improving academic Performance by increasing participation in office hours, dedicating more time to studying, and making better use of academic assistance resources. These findings and the recommendations of this study are expected to influence the future direction of Office Hours and offer useful insights for educators and policymakers in enhancing university environments, facilities, and teaching capacities to further improve student involvement in Office Hours.