"Determinants of Faculty Competence: An Empirical Investigation in Higher Education in Mogadishu-Somalia".

The article investigates the determinants of faculty competence in selected universities in Mogadishu, Somalia, focusing on the influence of teaching qualifications and professional development. Using a quantitative survey of 234 faculty members from Jamhuriya University and Banadir University, the study finds a statistically significant positive relationship between higher teaching qualifications (such as master's and PhD degrees), ongoing professional development activities, and enhanced faculty competence. The research highlights the importance of institutional support, including resources and mentorship, in fostering faculty proficiency and recommends expanding professional development programs, promoting gender equity in training participation, and integrating modern pedagogical and technological approaches to improve teaching quality in Somali higher education. The study calls for further quantitative and qualitative research to address gaps in understanding faculty competence within Somalia's post-conflict educational context.