Research Article

Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model

Volume: 15 Number: 1 June 30, 2026
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Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model

Abstract

The integration of digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in higher education has transformed student services, necessitating intelligent and responsive solutions. Traditional administrative processes often face inefficiencies and delays, leading to student dissatisfaction. AI-driven chatbots powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) offer a promising alternative, yet conventional rule-based models lack real-time adaptability. This study develops a chatbot using the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) model, enhancing response accuracy through real-time information retrieval. Initial interviews with 20 students guided the chatbot’s design, while post-deployment evaluation with 40 students assessed response quality, reliability, and usability. Integrated into the university’s student affairs portal and mobile application, the chatbot improves service accessibility and student engagement. Findings suggest enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and user satisfaction, contributing to the digital transformation of university services and demonstrating the potential of AI-driven chatbots in higher education.

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Supporting Institution

This study was supported by Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit under project number 2764.

Project Number

2764

Ethical Statement

This study was approved by the Social and Humanities Sciences Ethics Committee of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, and informed voluntary consent was obtained from all participants.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Research, Science and Technology Policy

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

April 29, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 30, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 15 Number: 1

APA
Özer, M. F., Akpınar, M. T., & Ceyhan, S. (2026). Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 15(1), 272-287. https://izlik.org/JA58NW68GX
AMA
1.Özer MF, Akpınar MT, Ceyhan S. Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model. JEIM. 2026;15(1):272-287. https://izlik.org/JA58NW68GX
Chicago
Özer, Muhammed Fatih, Musab Talha Akpınar, and Semih Ceyhan. 2026. “Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model”. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management 15 (1): 272-87. https://izlik.org/JA58NW68GX.
EndNote
Özer MF, Akpınar MT, Ceyhan S (June 1, 2026) Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management 15 1 272–287.
IEEE
[1]M. F. Özer, M. T. Akpınar, and S. Ceyhan, “Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model”, JEIM, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 272–287, June 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA58NW68GX
ISNAD
Özer, Muhammed Fatih - Akpınar, Musab Talha - Ceyhan, Semih. “Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model”. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management 15/1 (June 1, 2026): 272-287. https://izlik.org/JA58NW68GX.
JAMA
1.Özer MF, Akpınar MT, Ceyhan S. Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model. JEIM. 2026;15:272–287.
MLA
Özer, Muhammed Fatih, et al. “Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model”. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, vol. 15, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 272-87, https://izlik.org/JA58NW68GX.
Vancouver
1.Muhammed Fatih Özer, Musab Talha Akpınar, Semih Ceyhan. Digital Student Services: Intelligent Chatbot Systems Supported by Artificial Intelligence and Rag Model. JEIM [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 1;15(1):272-87. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA58NW68GX