Mohd Nazir, Fatimah Shaakiryn and Md Nor, Nor Saadah (2026) A study on the awareness of artificial intelligence as an essential research tool among IIUM postgraduate. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development, 11 (85). pp. 997-1018. E-ISSN 0128-1755
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Abstract
This study examined awareness and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic research among postgraduate students at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Using a cross-sectional survey and purposive sampling, data from 203 respondentswere analysed in SPSS within a knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) framework. Overall AI awareness was moderate (M = 3.63, SD = 0.44). Respondents reported the greatest concern about data privacy and security (M = 3.97), followed by unclear plagiarismguidelines (M = 3.64) and budget constraints (M = 3.63). The most strongly endorsed strategies were library-provided access to AI tools (M = 4.56), clear guidance on AI use and plagiarism (M = 4.54), and AI tutorials and ethics-focused workshops (M = 4.47). ChatGPT was the most commonly used tool (92.6%). The findings indicate that universities and academic libraries should combine access, training, ethical guidance, and data-governance support to promote responsible and effective AI use in postgraduate research.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | rtificial Intelligence (AI), AI Awareness, Postgraduate Students, Academic Research, KAP Model (Knowledge, Attitude andPractice), AI Adoption Challenges |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1044 Internet in Education T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > T Technology (General) > T173.2 Technological change Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science |
| Depositing User: | Nor Saadah Md Nor |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Oct 2026 15:34 |
| Last Update: | 21 Oct 2026 15:34 |
| Queue Number: | 2026-10-Q5776 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/131959 |
| Indexed In: | MyCite |
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