Can ChatGPT write better scientific titles? A comparative evaluation of human-written and AI-generated titles

AI-generated titles were rated more favorably than human-written titles within the context of this study in terms of perceived alignment with the abstract content, appeal, and preference, suggesting that LLMs may enhance the effectiveness of scientific communication. These findings support the responsible integration of AI tools in research.

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F1000Research
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2026-02-05
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https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.173647.2
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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Can ChatGPT write better scientific titles? A comparative evaluation of human-written and AI-generated titles

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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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Can ChatGPT write better scientific titles? A comparative evaluation of human-written and AI-generated titles

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Abstract

AI-generated titles were rated more favorably than human-written titles within the context of this study in terms of perceived alignment with the abstract content, appeal, and preference, suggesting that LLMs may enhance the effectiveness of scientific communication. These findings support the responsible integration of AI tools in research.

F1000ResearchVol. 14
University of Geneva (CH), Zhejiang Tongji Vocational College of Science and Technology (CN), Emporia State University (US)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 68%
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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