Artificial Intelligence in Academic Writing and Research: Adoption and Effectiveness

Abstract This study inspects the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on Ph.D. scholars at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. The research assesses the types of AI tools used, the purpose of using AI tools, and the challenges faced in using AI tools. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The study results indicate a high adoption rate of AI tools, with 91.2% of respondents using technologies such as plagiarism detection software, large language models, paraphrasing tools, and academic research databases with AI features. These tools were predominantly effective for literature reviews and research writing, improving precision, proficiency, and creativity. This study presents distinctive understandings of the transformative role of AI in academic research, precisely within the setting of doctoral education. By concentrating on the experiences of Ph.D. students, it highlights both the potential and challenges of AI incorporation, paying attention to the role of technology-driven invention in higher education and bring into line with sustainable development objectives for knowledge dissemination.