Embrace responsible ChatGPT usage to overcome language barriers in academic writing

Kayaalp, M. Enes; Ollivier, Matthieu; Winkler, Philipp W.; Dahmen, Jari; Musahl, Volker; Hirschmann, Michael T.; Karlsson, Jon

doi:10.1002/ksa.12014

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“…Free online courses and webinars (Coursera, edX, Udemy, YouTube) can enhance research skills and stay current with methodologies. Additionally, language translation tools (Google Translate, DeepL) can help overcome language barriers, while AI-powered writing assistants (ChatGPT, other large language models) can provide support for tasks such as writing, editing, and proofreading [ 45 , 46 ]. Participating in online research communities and forums (ResearchGate, Twitter, Facebook groups) allows idea exchange and network building without travel.…”

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Overcoming the Tropical Andes publication divide: Insights from local researchers on challenges and solutions

Valdez,

Castro Vergara,

Orihuela

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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The Tropical Andes, one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, is vital for ecological research and conservation. However, while researchers in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru contribute significantly to scientific knowledge, their publication rates in academic journals have historically lagged behind neighboring nations. A multifaceted strategy was employed to understand and address the publication divide in the Tropical Andes region. This approach focused on regional researchers and consisted of a three-day workshop to improve scientific writing skills, offer publication insights, and equip researchers with tools to overcome obstacles. A series of surveys were also conducted to explore the challenges faced by local researchers and their proposed solutions, covering topics such as participant demographics, factors contributing to lower publication rates, personal barriers, proposed strategies for improving publications, specific topics of interest, participant satisfaction, most valuable workshop topics, and future recommendations. The workshop had an overwhelming response, with over 500 interested participants registering in just a few days, mostly experienced professionals, highlighting the need for such initiatives in the region. About two-thirds had ready-to-publish materials, highlighting the potential impact of targeted interventions on unlocking untapped knowledge. The surveys revealed the challenges contributing to the publication divide, including insufficient training, cultural emphasis on economic development, language barriers, limited resource access, lack of institutional support, high publishing costs, and time and financial constraints. The most common personal barriers were insufficient knowledge and experience in the publication process, lack of self-confidence, and fears of rejection. Proposed solutions include conducting training workshops, fostering collaborative networks, improving resource accessibility, and an institutional and cultural shift that encourages publishing. Addressing challenges faced by experienced professionals in the Tropical Andes by understanding individual needs, fostering support, and demystifying the publication process offers a promising path to closing the publication divide and unlocking the region’s valuable scientific contributions.

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Overcoming the Tropical Andes publication divide: Insights from local researchers on challenges and solutions

Valdez,

Castro Vergara,

Orihuela

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…I anticipated that Letter 1 would produce something readable and reasonable, considering the high language-handling capacity of ChatGPT. 2 However, I had doubts about whether Letter 2 would be successful. Confirm that not only Letter 1 but also Letter 2 are reasonable and readable!…”

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“…The role of ChatGPT in medical writing has become a subject of extensive discussion. [1][2][3] Given the demanding nature of the obstetrics-gynecology practice, where doctors often contend with acutely life-threatening conditions, the use of ChatGPT in medical writing becomes particularly significant. It has the potential to streamline the writing process, alleviating the tight time schedules that obstetrics-gynecology doctors face when required to author papers efficiently.…”

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Letters generated by ChatGPT: Author who?

Matsubara

2024

J of Obstet and Gynaecol

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AimChatGPT's role in medical writing is a topic of discussion. I experimented whether ChatGPT almost automatically generates Correspondence or Letter addressed to a “translated” article, and thereby wish to arouse discussion regarding ChatGPT use in medical writing.MethodsI input an English article of mine into ChatGPT, tasking it with generating an English Disagreement Letter (Letter 1). Next, I tasked ChatGPT with translating the manuscript addressed to from English‐French‐Spanish‐German. Then, I once again tasked ChatGPT with generating an English Disagreement Letter addressed to a German manuscript (triplicate translated manuscript) (Letter 2).ResultsLetters 1 and 2 are readable and reasonable, shooting the point that the author (myself) felt as the weakness of the article. Letters addressed to French (single translation) and to Spanish (double translation) and longer Letters (corresponding to Letters 1 and 2) are also readable, and thus stand.ConclusionsSolely based on this experiment, one may be able to write a letter even without understanding the meaning of the paper being addressed, let alone the language of the paper. Although this humble experiment does not conclude anything, I plea for a comprehensive discussion on the implications of these findings.

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“…Considering the inevitability of contact with this technology due to its rapid consumer‐facing deployment and increasing public awareness [ 37 ], the sentiment of medical professionals towards AI is pivotal [ 23 ]. It may play a crucial role in determining whether the organic integration of AI will elevate physician's capabilities or whether lower degrees of acceptance will result in the perception of AI as an adversary [ 24 ].…”

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Orthopaedic surgeons display a positive outlook towards artificial intelligence: A survey among members of the AGA Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery

Rupp,

Moser,

Hess

et al. 2024

J. exp. orthop.

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PurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the perspective of orthopaedic surgeons on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and to evaluate the influence of experience, workplace setting and familiarity with digital solutions on views on AI.MethodsOrthopaedic surgeons of the AGA Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery were invited to participate in an online, cross‐sectional survey designed to gather information on professional background, subjective AI knowledge, opinion on the future impact of AI, openness towards different applications of AI, and perceived advantages and disadvantages of AI. Subgroup analyses were performed to examine the influence of experience, workplace setting and openness towards digital solutions on perspectives towards AI.ResultsOverall, 360 orthopaedic surgeons participated. The majority indicated average (43.6%) or rudimentary (38.1%) AI knowledge. Most (54.5%) expected AI to substantially influence orthopaedics within 5–10 years, predominantly as a complementary tool (91.1%). Preoperative planning (83.8%) was identified as the most likely clinical use case. A lack of consensus was observed regarding acceptable error levels. Time savings in preoperative planning (62.5%) and improved documentation (81%) were identified as notable advantages while declining skills of the next generation (64.5%) were rated as the most substantial drawback. There were significant differences in subjective AI knowledge depending on participants' experience (p = 0.021) and familiarity with digital solutions (p < 0.001), acceptable error levels depending on workplace setting (p = 0.004), and prediction of AI impact depending on familiarity with digital solutions (p < 0.001).ConclusionThe majority of orthopaedic surgeons in this survey anticipated a notable positive impact of AI on their field, primarily as an assistive technology. A lack of consensus on acceptable error levels of AI and concerns about declining skills among future surgeons were observed.Level of EvidenceLevel IV, cross‐sectional study.

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Embrace responsible ChatGPT usage to overcome language barriers in academic writing

Abstract: Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.

Cited by 12 publications

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Overcoming the Tropical Andes publication divide: Insights from local researchers on challenges and solutions

Overcoming the Tropical Andes publication divide: Insights from local researchers on challenges and solutions

Letters generated by ChatGPT: Author who?

Orthopaedic surgeons display a positive outlook towards artificial intelligence: A survey among members of the AGA Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery

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