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@article{192142,
        author = {K.POORNA DEVI and Dr.C.BRUNDHA},
        title = {PERCEIVED ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS IN ERODE CITY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {479-484},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192142},
        abstract = {Higher education is the study to post-secondary education offered by universities and colleges to develop advanced knowledge, skills and competencies which performs a main role in human capital formation, research, innovation and national development. Artificial intelligence (AI) influences college students by enhancing personalized learning, academic support, research efficiency and skill development, thereby improving learning outcomes and preparing students for a technology-driven future. The growing use of artificial intelligence in higher education has reshaped learning practices among college students. The study in Erode city, there is limited empirical evidence on students’ awareness, usage and role of artificial intelligence. In this junction, this study examined the role of artificial intelligence on college students’ academic development in Erode City. The target population comprised college students from Arts and Science colleges in Erode city who have experience in using artificial intelligence. A simple random sampling technique was employed to select a sample of 142 college students. The primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire developed to test the formulated hypotheses. By using a five-point Likert scale, college students’ opinions on the role of artificial intelligence were measured. The statistical tools such as percentage analysis, mean score, standard deviation and Chi-square test were applied for data analysis and interpretation. This study depicted from the analysis that that higher role of artificial intelligence in academic activities is perceived by the college students who belong to male, upto 20 years, science group, undergraduate students and self-financing colleges in the study area.},
        keywords = {Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, College Students, Academic Development, Learning Experience, Educational Innovation.},
        month = {February},
        }