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IJARW2935
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INVESTIGATING AI CHATBOTS IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH: A STUDY OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE SCHOLARS IN INDIA
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| Published in: |
International Journal Of All Research Writings |
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IJARW |
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2582-1008 |
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Volume 7 Issue 9 |
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10
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3/7/2026 3:09:56 AM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
Main Author Details
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Dr. Stephen. G |
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St. Xavier's University, Kolkata |
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Library and Archival Sciences |
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Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots, Academic Research, Library and Information Science, Awareness, Adoption, Perceived Benefits, Ethical Concerns |
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in academic research, particularly through AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini. This study investigates the awareness, adoption, usage patterns, perceived benefits, and challenges of AI chatbots among Library and Information Science (LIS) scholars in India. Employing a survey-based quantitative research design, purposive sampling was used to select 175 LIS students, research scholars, and professionals, of which 160 responded, yielding a 91% response rate. Data were collected via a structured online questionnaire distributed through the IJLSIM WhatsApp forum and analysed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. Findings reveal universal awareness (100%) and high adoption (92.5%) of AI chatbots, with most respondents using them weekly (61.25%) or daily (28.75%). The primary applications include information retrieval (77.5%), citation management (64.38%), literature review (48.75%), and data analysis (41.88%). Perceived benefits are strongly endorsed: 72.5% agree that chatbots enhance the quality of literature reviews, and 73.12% recognize their role in idea generation. However, ethical concerns such as plagiarism and over-reliance (81.25%) and limited institutional support (52.5%) emerged as significant challenges. Overall, 63.13% rated chatbots as extremely useful, and all respondents (100%) recommended their use to peers, underscoring strong trust and advocacy within the LIS community. The study concludes that AI chatbots are widely integrated into academic workflows, offering efficiency and creativity, but calls for ethical guidelines, training, and institutional support to ensure responsible adoption in higher education and research. |
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IEEE
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Dr. Stephen. G, "INVESTIGATING AI CHATBOTS IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH: A STUDY OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE SCHOLARS IN INDIA", International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol. 7, no. 9, pp. 12-21, 2026.
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MLA
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Dr. Stephen. G "INVESTIGATING AI CHATBOTS IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH: A STUDY OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE SCHOLARS IN INDIA." International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol 7, no. 9, 2026, pp. 12-21.
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APA
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Dr. Stephen. G (2026). INVESTIGATING AI CHATBOTS IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH: A STUDY OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE SCHOLARS IN INDIA. International Journal Of All Research Writings,
7(9), 12-21.
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