Research & Publications

The ChatGPT Effect: Analyzing Early Adoption Patterns in Academic Settings

Shrestha, R., Doe, J., Smith, J.

The rapid deployment of advanced generative AI tools has precipitated unprecedented pedagogical shifts across global academic institutions. This paper analyzes the preliminary adoption trends of ChatGPT and analogous Large Language Models (LLMs) among undergraduate and graduate populations. By leveraging quantitative survey data (n=4,520) alongside qualitative interview cohorts across five R1 universities, we isolate key vectors […]

Rated by AI: Algorithmic Evaluation in High-Stakes Environments

Shrestha, R., Jenkins, S.

Investigating user trust dynamics when facing automated assessment systems. As algorithmic evaluation expands into grading, hiring, and credentialing, the entities being evaluated increasingly adjust their self-presentation for machine readers. Through two experiments (n=1,240), we examine how awareness of AI evaluation shifts perceived fairness, effort allocation, and trust in the evaluating institution, and we identify disclosure […]

Journal of Interactive Advertising

Disclosure Defaults: Platform Architecture and Transparency

Shrestha, R. (Sole Author)

How UX design influences the likelihood of ethical disclosure by influencers. Drawing on a content analysis of 500 sponsored posts across four platforms, this study demonstrates that default interface affordances — toggle placement, label prominence, and friction in the posting flow — predict disclosure compliance more strongly than regulatory regime or creator tenure. Implications for […]