Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research: A Study of AI Tool Usage Among Research Scholars of SOA University
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most important tools for academic research. Researchers are using it more often to assist in different parts of the research process. This includes literature review, information retrieval, data analysis, academic writing, citation management, and preparing research presentations. The present study examines the awareness, usage, and purposes of AI tools among the research scholars of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, deemed to be a university, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This study adopted a survey research design using a structured questionnaire distributed through Google Forms for data collection. A total of fifty (50) research scholars representing ten doctoral disciplines (five research scholars from each discipline) of SOA University participated in the study. The respondents were selected through random sampling to assess their use and perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academic research. The findings indicate that research scholars are increasingly inclined towards integrating AI tools into their research activities. However, the study also highlights the need for appropriate training, institutional support, and guidance to enable research scholars to use AI tools effectively in academic research.
Authors: Subhasish Panda, Rupashree Dhar
Institutions: Dhenkanal Autonomous College, Siksha O Anusandhan University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7213637407