Development and validation of an AI framework for enhancing postgraduate research skills in sustainable language education: a fuzzy delphi analysis

Md. Noor, Mohamad Lukman Al Hakim and Isa, Muhammad Aiman and Sahrir, Muhammad Sabri and Md Ghalib, Mohd. Feham and Abdul Aziz, Nur Farhana (2026) Development and validation of an AI framework for enhancing postgraduate research skills in sustainable language education: a fuzzy delphi analysis. Intellectual Discourse, 34 (3). pp. 791-820. ISSN 0128-4878 E-ISSN 2289-5639

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Abstract

This study aims to develop and validate a potential Artificial Intelligence (AI) framework for enhancing postgraduate research skills in sustainable language education using the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM). The framework was initially constructed via a systematic literature review and interviews. The proposed framework consists of five main themes: writing and language support, academic writing process, cognitive and intellectual skills, research engagement and productivity, and ethical and responsible AI use. A quantitative consensus-based design was employed, involving 13 experts from relevant fields. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analysed using FDM. The findings indicate strong expert consensus across most components of the framework. Overall evaluation results confirmed that the framework is comprehensive, logically structured, and suitable for implementation in postgraduate research contexts. The study concludes that the validated framework provides a structured and reliable foundation for integrating AI into postgraduate research skill development while maintaining ethical and sustainable academic practices.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	artificial intelligence; comprehensive framework; research skills; postgraduates; fuzzy delphi method; academic writing support; cognitive and intellectual skills; ethical AI use.
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Language & Literacy Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Br Mohamad Lukman Al Hakim Md. Noor
Date Deposited:	10 Nov 2026 13:30
Last Update:	10 Nov 2026 13:30
Queue Number:	2026-10-Q6066
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/132521
Indexed In:	MyCite

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