• Dr. Vijitha

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly revolutionizing academic research, offering transformative capabilities across the entire research lifecycle. This article explores the multifaceted role of AI in enhancing academic inquiry through improved data collection and management, advanced data analysis, and streamlined academic writing and publishing processes. We analyze how AI tools, leveraging automated web scraping, data mining, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP), significantly boost efficiency and accuracy in gathering, organizing, and interpreting vast datasets. AI facilitates predictive analytics, enabling researchers to forecast trends and inform future directions. Furthermore, AI-driven writing assistants and automated peer review tools enhance the quality and speed of scholarly communication. While acknowledging these profound advantages, the paper critically examines the inherent challenges and ethical considerations, including paramount concerns regarding data privacy, the potential for algorithmic bias, and the ethical implications of AI replacing human tasks. We argue that AI, when judiciously integrated, serves as an indispensable tool for modern academia, empowering researchers to produce more efficient, precise, and robust research outputs. However, its successful and responsible adoption necessitates rigorous testing, ethical guidelines, and a balanced approach that preserves critical thinking and human creativity, ultimately benefiting both academia and society.

Artificial Intelligence, Academic Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Academic Writing, Publishing, Ethical AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Research Productivity.

"THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENHANCING ACADEMIC RESEARCH", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no.324-327, February-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHJ06064.pdf

"THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENHANCING ACADEMIC RESEARCH", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no. pp324-327, February-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHJ06064.pdf