This paper examines how the faculty of engineering colleges in Karnataka, India, views the utilization of AI-based content generation tools in both academic and research environments. Due to the growing incorporation of artificial intelligence in the sphere of higher education, faculty attitudes should be considered to implement it responsibly and efficiently. A survey of faculty members in 56 technical institutions that are members of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in the Mysore region demonstrated that awareness of AI tools and their beneficial role in different academic assignments is high, and ethical issues are also prominent, especially academic integrity and plagiarism. The results suggest that detailed training courses and an elaborated set of ethical standards should be developed to ensure that AI tools are applied in academia and used in the most efficient and appropriate ways.
The present study explores the research potential and excellence of selected Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) in the materials science area over the last 16 years, from 2006 to 2021, as reflected in the Scopus database. The research performance of IISERs is also compared with that of premier Indian institutes in materials science. The group of IISERs published a total of 3,053 papers in materials science, sharing 23.36% of their total contribution. Of these, IISER-K published the maximum share of 29.6% papers, followed by IISER-P, IISER-B, IISER-M, and IISER-TVM. In terms of international collaboration, the IISERs were relatively better placed. Like IISc and IIT-KGP, the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the primary collaborating countries of IISERs. Despite being young institutions, the IISERs performed well compared to IISc and IIT-KGP. We hope that in the near future, they will contribute significantly to India's technological advancement in materials science.
Reading constitutes a cognitive process that involves interpreting information and recognizing written characters and symbols. Through the continual process of constructing meaning and acquiring knowledge from printed materials, consistent reading habits facilitate the enhancement of logical reasoning and the generation of innovative ideas. This study investigates the reading habits of law students in Belagavi City, adopting a descriptive survey methodology through a stratified random sampling technique. The findings reveal that a significant majority of students engage in daily reading, with textbooks and newspapers identified as their preferred sources. The primary motivations driving reading activities were found to be preparation for semester and competitive examinations, as well as personal development. Notable barriers to reading included excessive time spent on electronic devices, television watching, feelings of lethargy, and social engagements with peers. The study suggests that college administrations should improve their infrastructure with modern technologies and provide students with access to current information, considering their inclination towards digital resources. It is essential to encourage regular visits to libraries and optimize the use of available resources among college students to foster a culture of reading and develop a sustained reading habit.
The rapid development of digital technologies has significantly transformed the academic information landscape. Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Methodspace, Mendeley, and SlideShare are just a few examples of the ASNS that have become crucial forums for scholarly communication, cooperation, and sharing of research findings. The goal of the current investigation was to ascertain the level of awareness, patterns of use, purposes of use, impact, and barriers in making use of ASNS by female students in the postgraduate science stream of Government Nagarjuna P.G. College of Science, Raipur (Chhattisgarh). The research was conducted utilizing a survey method, and a structured questionnaire was prepared to collect the data. The study was confined to postgraduate female students of various science departments. The questionnaire was filled out by 149 respondents. The primary findings indicate that students are aware of a relatively small number of ASNS. The two most popular ASNS are SlideShare and Google Scholar. The study suggested that there is a need to encourage ASNS use effectively through workshops, seminars, and training programs so that students improve their academic performance and research activities.
Ethics in research govern the execution of research and the publication of its results. The need for this study arises from the increasing importance of ethical concerns in scholarly research and publication. The study emphasized the perspectives of Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) among Library and Information Science (LIS) research scholars in Karnataka, adopting the descriptive survey method through a questionnaire. The results unveiled that nearly half (46.03%) of the research scholars strongly agree that authorship credit should be determined based on intellectual contributions to the methodology/experimental design of the research. Almost half (49.21%) of the researchers are aware of and have seen someone involved in guest authorship practice. A high percentage of researchers are aware of fabrication, salami slicing, falsification, and plagiarism. The study implies that to avoid scientific misconduct, awareness programs and comprehensive training on ethics should be provided to researchers by the research institutions. Institutional review boards composed of diverse members with expertise in various fields should be established to review and approve research proposals. Guidelines should be regularly updated, and researchers should be encouraged to communicate openly about their methodologies, results, and any prospective conflicts of interest. The peer review process should be strengthened to determine and address potential ethical issues in research.
