#AI4Research
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5: Build a Theory Map by asking :

“Explain how [theory] applies to [X].”
“Compare [Theory A] and [Theory B] in [Y].”
"Find minority reports or contrarian theory on [X]"
"Which authors have criticized [Theory A]?"
"Who supports [Theory B]?"
December 3, 2024 at 11:42 AM
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12. When exploring research gaps with AI

A Define the domain, key questions & audience
B Refine your queries, by deep diving specific subtopics
C Save the AI responses
D Be critical; AI is fallible!
E Link gaps to methodologies
December 3, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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4: Explore methodologies using AI: -

“How might qualitative interviews explore X since 2010?”
“Find examples of mixed-method studies in Y?”
"Find meta-analyses in Z"
"Find critiques of methodology in studies on X / by U"
December 3, 2024 at 11:39 AM
AI4Research: A Survey of Artificial Intelligence for Scientific Research

A comprehensive survey - a unified perspective on AI4Research. Specifically, the main contributions of work are as follows:

(1) Systematic taxonomy
(2) New frontiers
(3) Abundant resources

Project: ai-4-research.github.io
July 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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#1 AI can help brainstorm. Start with:

1️⃣ The topic.
2️⃣ Your needs (e.g., trends, gaps, theories).
3️⃣ An open question
4️⃣ The audience e.g., policymakers, PhD supervisor

What theories on climate justice relevant for policymakers have emerged since 2010?
December 3, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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#2: Developing a Literature Review Skeleton
Ask Elicit, Litmaps, ResearchRabbit these questions: -

📚 “What are the seminal articles in [subfield]?”
🧠 “What are foundational studies on [topic]?”
📚 “Which frameworks are used in [subfield]?”
December 3, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Chen, Yang, Qin, Liu, Yan, Guan, Peng, Ji, Li, Hu, Zhang, Liang, Zhou, Wang, Chen, Che: AI4Research: A Survey of Artificial Intelligence for Scientific Research https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.01903 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2507.01903 https://arxiv.org/html/2507.01903
July 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Qiguang Chen, Mingda Yang, Libo Qin, Jinhao Liu, Zheng Yan, Jiannan Guan, Dengyun Peng, Yiyan Ji, Hanjing Li, Mengkang Hu, Yimeng Zhang, Yihao Liang, Yuhang Zhou, Jiaqi Wang, ...
AI4Research: A Survey of Artificial Intelligence for Scientific Research
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.01903
July 3, 2025 at 4:43 AM
2507.01903
最近の人工知能(AI)の進歩、特にOpenAI-o1やDeepSeek-R1のような大規模言語モデル(LLM)は、論理的推論や実験コーディングのような複雑な領域で目覚ましい能力を発揮している。こうした進歩に刺激され、特に科学研究の文脈で、イノベーション・プロセスにおけるAIの応用について多くの研究が行われてきた...
July 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I'm writing a blog for a university & recommending useful AI tools (used ethically and responsibly of course) for lit search, reading/ writing. 3 tools I'm highlighting: @elicit.com, Researchrabbit & ChatPDF. Any suggestions welcome & I can point students to this # #AI4Research #AcWri #AcademicSky
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November 21, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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10: Be Critical! AI is just a tool and is fallible.

✅ Justify your use of A, even for searches
✅ Validate AI-generated content using approved sources.
✅ Use it to support - not replace - your academic rigour.

✅ Do your own thinking!
December 3, 2024 at 12:06 PM
We do probabilistic machine learning, develop new principles and methods and apply them with collaborators in other domains, as AI4Research and AI4Science.

Direct link to Manchester call: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Direct link to Helsinki call: www.aalto.fi/en/open-posi...
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
An important piece on #AI generated #preprints and why it's important to consider their impact on scientific ecosystem.

Some other important considerations related to this that are not covered in the article 👇

🧵1/14

#AI4Science #AI4Research #ScAISci #SciSci
August 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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6: Drafting a Conference Paper

“Write a 300 word abstract for a study on [X], on [methodology or findings].”

Review and refine.
Who is the audience?
What do you want to achieve?

Limit the AI search to your Notebook LM library.
December 3, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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If you thought this stream of 10 posts on using AI in Research within Higher Education was useful, or want more on a specific topic, reply or drop me a chat.

Thanks
December 3, 2024 at 12:07 PM
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.01903
AI4Researchという論文の紹介です。
科学研究における人工知能の利用に関する調査を行っています。
様々な分野でのAIの応用について議論しています。
AI4Research: A Survey of Artificial Intelligence for Scientific Research
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI-o1 and DeepSeek-R1, have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in complex domains such as logical reasoning and experimental coding. Motivated by these advancements, numerous studies have explored the application of AI in the innovation process, particularly in the context of scientific research. These AI technologies primarily aim to develop systems that can autonomously conduct research processes across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Despite these significant strides, a comprehensive survey on AI for Research (AI4Research) remains absent, which hampers our understanding and impedes further development in this field. To address this gap, we present a comprehensive survey and offer a unified perspective on AI4Research. Specifically, the main contributions of our work are as follows: (1) Systematic taxonomy: We first introduce a systematic taxonomy to classify five mainstream tasks in AI4Research. (2) New frontiers: Then, we identify key research gaps and highlight promising future directions, focusing on the rigor and scalability of automated experiments, as well as the societal impact. (3) Abundant applications and resources: Finally, we compile a wealth of resources, including relevant multidisciplinary applications, data corpora, and tools. We hope our work will provide the research community with quick access to these resources and stimulate innovative breakthroughs in AI4Research.
arxiv.org
July 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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#11. Flip questions

If you're still in the exploratory phase, ask AI about the exact OPPOSITE of the topic for review.

"Rank studies on corporate social irresponsibility since 2010. Explain your ranking."
December 3, 2024 at 2:13 PM
AI4Research: A survey of artificial intelligence for scientific research. ~ Qiguang Chen et als. arxiv.org/abs/2507.019... #AI
AI4Research: A Survey of Artificial Intelligence for Scientific Research
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI-o1 and DeepSeek-R1, have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in complex domains such a...
arxiv.org
July 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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#PhDSky

(Wish this was around when I started)

#7: Use AI to find research gaps: -

“What areas in [X] are underexplored?”
“What future research for [X] did [Y] specify?”
"Has [C] been pursued since 20xx?"

Refine, squeeze, rinse & repeat!
December 3, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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9: Academic Integrity

Check if/what use of AI or platforms like Elicit conforms with your institutions' policies. Discuss this with your supervisors. Be FULLY transparent on how - any why - you will use AI. Record all AI use (everything)
December 3, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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#PhDSky

#8: Only dive deep once you have the full picture.

“Summarize the relevance of [X] for [field or audience].”
“Explain the significance of studying [X] in [Y].”

versus

"Can theories from fields like [V] offer insight on [X]"?
December 3, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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2507.01903, cs․CL | cs․AI, 02 Jul 2025

🆕AI4Research: A Survey of Artificial Intelligence for Scientific Research

Qiguang Chen, Mingda Yang, Libo Qin, Jinhao Liu, Zheng Yan, Jiannan Guan, Dengyun Peng, Yiyan Ji, Hanjing Li, Mengkang Hu, Yimeng Zhang, Yih...
July 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
arxiv.org/abs/2507.01903 [2507.01903] AI4Research: A Survey of Artificial Intelligence for Scientific Research
AI4Research: A Survey of Artificial Intelligence for Scientific Research
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI-o1 and DeepSeek-R1, have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in complex domains such a...
arxiv.org
August 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM