Core Insights - A significant 58% of researchers globally are utilizing AI tools in their research, reflecting a notable increase from 37% in 2024 [4] - Researchers are facing increasing pressures from administrative tasks, teaching responsibilities, and funding uncertainties, leading to concerns about time constraints and career development [2][3] - The report highlights a growing recognition of the importance of research quality and integrity, with 74% of respondents trusting peer-reviewed research [3] Group 1: Research Environment - Only 45% of researchers feel they have sufficient time for research, with a mere 33% expecting an increase in funding over the next two to three years, particularly in North America and Europe [3] - 68% of respondents report that publication pressure has increased compared to two to three years ago [3] - The report emphasizes the critical role of research quality, transparency, and reliability in addressing complex global challenges [3] Group 2: AI Utilization in Research - 58% of researchers believe AI can help save time in the research process, with 61% using AI to find and summarize recent studies [5] - Chinese researchers exhibit a higher confidence in AI's role in research, with 68% believing AI tools provide more options, compared to only 29% in the US and 26% in the UK [4] - 79% of Chinese respondents think AI can effectively save research time, while only 54% of American and 57% of British researchers share this view [4] Group 3: Attitudes Towards AI - Despite the positive outlook on AI, only 32% of researchers believe their institutions have adequate AI governance frameworks, and just 27% feel they have received sufficient training on AI usage [4] - Researchers remain cautious about using general AI tools for creative tasks, preferring safe and reliable AI assistants tailored for research [5] - The report indicates a significant gap in the perception of AI's empowering potential, with 64% of Chinese researchers affirming its benefits compared to only 25% in the US and 24% in the UK [4]
报告:全球超半数科研人员科研时间遭行政事务等严重侵蚀
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-12-08 10:08