Measuring innovation trends of academicians: Akdeniz University samples

The purpose of this research is to develop Academician Innovation Trend Scale (AITS) to measure the innovation tendencies of academicians in the case of Akdeniz University. In the process of scale developing of the AITS which on the concept of innovation and measurement framework, based on the OSLO Manual, TÜBİTAK Entrepreneur and Innovative University Index and University Academic Performance Ranking (URAP) Index dimensions and indicators. On the development of the AITS, 17 items were created for the pilot study (n = 50), and the AITS was performed by structural language and scope validity. As a result of the pilot study the AITI has been reorganised with 14 items. Reorganised AITS was practise with N=152 and was performed by exploratory factor analysis (EFA). As a result of EFA AITS has reorganised with 14 items which were obtained with 3 factors. AITS perfomed values are examined for reliability analysis that shows AITS factors have a good internal consistency over 0.70. Academician Inventory of Innovation Scale (AITS) scores of academicians were examined according to various variables. According to research findings indicate that the Academician Innovation Tendency Scale (AITS) can be used as a valid and reliable measurement scale for academicans.