Scientific research and artificial intelligence in graduate students. A qualitative analysis

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1049

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Artificial intelligence, higher education, scientific investigation, data automation, educational innovation, educative technology, technological integration, technological training

Abstract

Introduction: The incorporation of digital technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming teaching and research practices in higher education. This research evaluates the impact of AI on research processes, in a subject of research project development in a graduate school in Peru, from the delimitation of the topic to the discussion and drawing of conclusions. Methodology: A qualitative approach and a case study with ten student teams were used. The techniques used included semi-structured interviews, documentary analysis and direct observation. Results: AI significantly improved investigative capacity through automation and precision in data management. However, challenges were observed in technological integration, due to the lack of some prior skills on the part of both some students and teachers. Discussions: The results highlight the duality between the potential of AI to advance research and the barriers to its effective integration. Conclusions: AI has transformative potential in academic research; however, proper implementation and training is necessary to maximize its benefits.

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Eduar Antonio Rodríguez Flores, Universidad Continental

He holds a Master's degree in Education with a major in Educational Management from the Universidad Marcelino Champagnat, a Bachelor's degree in Education with a major in Language and Literature from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, and a Bachelor's degree in Literature from the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. He has extensive experience in research and publication of academic articles on subjects related to his speciality. He has also worked as an undergraduate and postgraduate lecturer, and as a thesis advisor at several universities in Lima. Currently, he is Head of Research and Graduate Studies at the Graduate School of the Universidad Continental.

María de los Ángeles Sánchez Trujillo, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola

She holds a PhD in Educational Sciences from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, a Master's degree in Education with a specialisation in Educational Management from the Universidad Marcelino Champagnat, and a Master's degree in Education with a specialisation in Communication Disorders from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. She also has a degree in Education, specialising in Language and Literature. She has extensive experience in university teaching, research and publication of academic articles on topics related to her speciality. She currently works as a teacher and thesis advisor at the Graduate School of the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola.

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2025-01-15

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Rodríguez Flores, E. A., & Sánchez Trujillo, M. de los Ángeles. (2025). Scientific research and artificial intelligence in graduate students. A qualitative analysis. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1049

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