Quantifying the Frequency of Use of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Tools in Research among PhD Scholars

The study's findings demonstrate that in each dimension, researchers use around two instruments for their research. For non-uses, most scholars stated that they are unaware of AI technologies designed for specific purposes. As the world moves beyond expectations in terms of technology, scholars must stay connected to its movement. This is the artificial intelligence age, and all development and workflow pass through the artificial intelligence bridge. As a result, the study indicated the amount of utilization of artificial intelligence tools in research among researchers at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, which resulted in restricted knowledge and research applications.

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