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Vol.17(3) (2026) |
Leveraging AI to Aid in Writing Research Papers
Tanapat Virit, Phaisarn Phocharoentham (Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Uthenthawai Campus, Bangkok, THAILAND),
Kittisak Lurang (Engineering Management, Western University, THAILAND), and
Bhattraradej Witchayangkoon (Department of Civil Engineering, Thammasat School of Engineering, Thammasat University, THAILAND).
Discipline: Multidisciplinary (Writing Research Papers).
doi: 10.14456/ITJEMAST.2026.16
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Generative AI; Research paper production; Scholarly Writing; Large Language Models; Academic Integrity; Research Productivity; AI ETHICAL Framwrok; ChatGPT; DeepSeek; Claude; Gemini; Ethical Frameworks and Governance.
AbstractThe use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), in creating research papers is changing how scholars communicate. This paper looks closely at how AI is being used to aid research papers' writing. By looking at recent studies, reviews, and policy discussions, we investigate how AI is changing research processes, the chances it offers to boost productivity and creativity, and the important ethical and quality issues it raises. A big study of over 2.1 million preprints shows that using LLMs can increase a researcher's output by 23.7-89.3% (Kusumegi et al., 2025), with the biggest improvements seen in authors who struggle with language (Qi et al., 2025). AI writing tools act like cognitive partners that help speed up tasks like synthesis, analysis, and revisions (McClain & Barton, 2025). Platforms like the TIB AIssistant show how AI can support workflows throughout the research process (Oelen & Auer, 2025). However, these may give worries about lower research quality, the rise of ceremonial participation, and the need for strong governance rules. The ETHICAL protocol offers a way to use AI responsibly, focusing on transparency, verification, and accountability (Alduais et al., 2025). We conclude that AI acts as a selective catalyst that improves strengths and increases gaps between disciplines (Qi et al., 2025), and that a human-centered method is crucial for maintaining scholarly integrity while taking advantages of AI's potential. Importantly, AI might help solve some research questions.Paper ID: 17A3B
Cite this article:
Virit, T., Phocharoentham, P., Lurang, K., Witchayangkoon, B. (2026). Leveraging AI to Aid in Writing Research Papers. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 17(3), 17A3B, 1-13. http://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2026.16
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