Assessing Knowledge and Awareness of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research Among Tertiary Students in Ghana

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Year : 2025 [if 2224 equals=””]25/09/2025 at 12:43 PM[/if 2224] | [if 1553 equals=””] Volume : 15 [else] Volume : 15[/if 1553] | [if 424 equals=”Regular Issue”]Issue : [/if 424][if 424 equals=”Special Issue”]Special Issue[/if 424] [if 424 equals=”Conference”][/if 424] 03 | Page : 19 25

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  1. PhD Research Fellow, Director, Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Punjab, Punjab, Punjab, Punjab, India, India, India, India

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nBackground: While Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are evolving rapidly in education, a major deficit in tertiary students’ awareness and use of AI-based academic research is observed in Ghana. Prior research notes general awareness but limited use in practice and mentions issues with trust, ethics, and accessibility. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken with a sample size of 450 undergraduates and postgraduates from diverse disciplines through stratified random sampling. The study utilized structured questionnaire which assessed AI awareness, use, and perceptions. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 26 with Chi-square tests, regression analysis, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Results: 68% of respondents were aware of AI tools, but only 45% had used AI tools. The main predictors for awareness were usefulness (B=0.45, p=0.001) and life safety (B=0.32, p=0.004). Univariate analysis showed significant differences by sex (male), by age (18–24 years), and pilot education (postgrads). Ethical considerations were the most significant barriers, including job displacement (40%) and risks to privacy (35%). Conclusion: Tertiary students in Ghana have moderate levels of AI awareness but its practical use remains low. Bridging this gap involves implementing specialized training programs, improving digital literacy, and enacting transparent policies to address ethical issues. Only then can institutions make the most of its potential in academia.nn

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Keywords: Artificial intelligence, academic research, tertiary students, Ghana, awareness, technology adoption

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