Students’ Perceptions of AI Digital Assistants (AIDAs): Should Institutions Invest in Their Own AIDAs? DOI Creative Commons
Bart Rienties, Felipe Tessarolo,

Emily Coughlan

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(8), P. 4279 - 4279

Published: April 13, 2025

This mixed methods study explores 315 distance learning students’ perceptions of artificial intelligence digital assistants (AIDAs) over an 11-month period in three distinct studies. The research investigates student perspectives on both a publicly available AI assistant (p-AIDA), such as ChatGPT, and potential institutionally developed (i-AIDA). Findings indicate that students highly valued 24/7 immediate academic feedback the personalisation i-AIDA, these remained largely stable across However, concerns about integrity, data privacy, ethical implications persisted A cluster analysis identified groups critical, supportive, keenly supportive learners, with key differences based prior GenAI experience, educational background, age. underscores challenges developing institutional solutions to enhance while addressing privacy concerns.

Language: Английский

Using artificial intelligence for academic writing in higher education: the perspectives of university students in Ghana DOI Creative Commons
Gifty Edna Anani, Ernest Nyamekye, Daniel Baffour-Koduah

et al.

Discover Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Clinical Predictors and Prevalence of Enteral Nutrition Intolerance in Acute Pancreatitis: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis DOI Open Access

Wei Xiao,

Yue Zeng, Lianzhong Ai

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(5), P. 910 - 910

Published: March 5, 2025

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) leads to severe inflammation and nutritional deficits, with 80% of cases experiencing critical protein loss. Timely enteral nutrition is essential for recovery. This study systematically reviews analyzes the incidence predictors intolerance (ENI) in AP patients. Methods: Web Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, PubMed were searched up May 2024. Studies reporting on ENI patients included based predefined criteria. Bias was assessed using standardized tools, meta-analyses provided summary estimates confidence intervals. Results: From 2697 screened studies, 28 involving 4853 met inclusion The pooled 26%. Significant comorbid diabetes, pancreatic necrosis, elevated pre-refeeding serum lipase levels, peri-pancreatic fluid collections, systemic inflammatory response syndrome at admission. Higher rates observed Europe, among acute (SAP), those receiving nasoenteric feeding, prospective cohorts. Conclusions: affects approximately one-quarter not significantly associated age, sex, or cause AP. Its varies by region, disease severity, feeding method design. Identifying predictors, such as diabetes may help clinicians reduce risk ENI. limitations this include heterogeneity studies inconsistent diagnostic

Language: Английский

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Values characteristics of Chinese college students with upper-level learning engagement DOI Creative Commons
S Tang, Di Gao

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 25, 2025

Introduction Currently, much of the research on learning engagement has more underlined individual factors associated with levels among college students, but connections between values and not been definitively elucidated. The aim this is to reveal relationships preferences degrees engagement, mainly focuses Chinese students upper-level engagement. Methods Data from 360 first-year majored in foreign languages Northeast China supported a two-cluster based different levels. assignment items UWES-S scale PVQ-21 was confirmed through principal component method identify underlying dimensions students’ values. A cluster analysis K-means algorithm participants their And series One-Way Analyses Variance (ANOVAs) were performed assess differences groups relation each analyzed characteristics Results Comparing those lower-level results showed that assigned importance “Social Focus” values, “Openness Change” benevolence, hedonism. Which presents promising opportunity for future explore potential impact education Conclusion This enhances comprehension intricate relationship offers avenue further investigation into

Language: Английский

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ChatGPT-4o-Generated Exercise Plans for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—Assessment of Their Safety and Other Quality Criteria by Coaching Experts DOI Creative Commons

Samir Akrimi,

Leon Schwensfeier,

Peter Düking

et al.

Sports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 92 - 92

Published: March 24, 2025

In this discussion paper based on preliminary data, the safety and other quality criteria of ChatGPT-4o-generated exercise plans for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are evaluated. The study team created three fictional patient profiles varying in sex, age, body mass index, secondary diseases/complications, medication, self-rated physical fitness, weekly routine personal preferences. Three distinct prompts were used to generate each patient. While Prompt 1 was very simple, 3 included more detailed requests. optimized by ChatGPT itself. coaching experts reviewed discussed their evaluations. Some showed serious issues, especially diseases/complications. most incorporated key training principles, they some deficits, e.g., insufficient feasibility. use (Prompt 3) tended result elaborate better ratings. may have issues T2DM, indicating need consult a professional coach feedback before starting program.

Language: Английский

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Integrating artificial intelligence in literacy lessons for elementary classrooms: a co-design approach DOI Creative Commons
Panagiotis Kosmas, Efi Nisiforou,

Evgenia Kounnapi

et al.

Educational Technology Research and Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 28, 2025

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming increasingly popular in education, providing teachers with new opportunities to enhance student learning experience and build upon existing teaching practices. This study employs a co-design approach develop AI-integrated materials explore their implementation elementary classrooms. In collaboration researchers, twenty-five in-service co-designed engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned the national curriculum adaptable diverse classroom needs. Qualitative analysis of teachers’ focus groups (n = 25) highlighted approach's role empowering teachers, fostering sense ownership, encouraging knowledge-sharing, promoting enthusiasm. A pilot conducted four classrooms 62 students evaluated through quantitative survey data 62). Findings indicate that found AI-supported enjoyable, meaningful, particularly deepening understanding literacy concepts. paper presents provides insights for practitioners researchers on future AI-powered offering potential directions further research.

Language: Английский

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Disruptive tensions and emerging practices: an exploratory inquiry into student perspectives on generative Artificial Intelligence in a problem-based learning environment DOI Creative Commons

Sofie Otto,

Stine Ejsing‐Duun, Euan Lindsay

et al.

Education and Information Technologies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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College Students’ Use and Perceptions of AI Tools in the UAE: Motivations, Ethical Concerns and Institutional Guidelines DOI Creative Commons
Ahmed Swidan, Sang Yeal Lee, Samar Ben Romdhane

et al.

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 461 - 461

Published: April 8, 2025

This survey study aims to understand how college students use and perceive artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It reports students’ use, perceived motivations, ethical concerns these variables are interrelated. Responses (n = 822) were collected from seven universities five UAE emirates. The findings show widespread of AI (79.6%), with various factors affecting perceptions about tools. Students also raised lack guidance on using Furthermore, mediation analyses revealed underlining psychological mechanisms pertaining tool adoption: benefits fully mediated relationship between knowledge usefulness perceptions, peer pressure academic stress adoption intent, support for institutional regulations. this provide implications opportunities challenges posed by higher education. is one first empirical insights into tools, examining models explore complexity their concerns, guidance. Ultimately, offers data education institutions policymakers student perspectives UAE.

Language: Английский

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The AI Motivation Scale (AIMS): a self-determination theory perspective DOI Creative Commons
Jiajing Li, Ronnel B. King, Ching Sing Chai

et al.

Journal of Research on Technology in Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 22

Published: April 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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Students’ Perceptions of AI Digital Assistants (AIDAs): Should Institutions Invest in Their Own AIDAs? DOI Creative Commons
Bart Rienties, Felipe Tessarolo,

Emily Coughlan

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(8), P. 4279 - 4279

Published: April 13, 2025

This mixed methods study explores 315 distance learning students’ perceptions of artificial intelligence digital assistants (AIDAs) over an 11-month period in three distinct studies. The research investigates student perspectives on both a publicly available AI assistant (p-AIDA), such as ChatGPT, and potential institutionally developed (i-AIDA). Findings indicate that students highly valued 24/7 immediate academic feedback the personalisation i-AIDA, these remained largely stable across However, concerns about integrity, data privacy, ethical implications persisted A cluster analysis identified groups critical, supportive, keenly supportive learners, with key differences based prior GenAI experience, educational background, age. underscores challenges developing institutional solutions to enhance while addressing privacy concerns.

Language: Английский

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