ProQuest Research Assistant use Open AI LLMs, currently GPT-40 mini (the exact version will change as new models are developed and validated through internal testing) using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques.
Please note: you must always consult your School, module instructor or supervisor's guidelines on the use of AI as some courses may restrict or prohibit the use of generative AI in academic work. QUB Position on AI offers University guidance for staff and students.
When full text is accessed on ProQuest, Research Assistant will display in a section adjacent to the document. It consists of ‘key takeaways’, a summary of the actual document, suggestions for foundational research based on the ‘seed’ document, and the ability to ‘Brainstorm related research topics’ and ‘Describe the important concepts’.
