Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Qualitative Analysis01:10

Qualitative Analysis

Qualitative analysis is the process of identifying elements, ions, or compounds in an unknown sample. It is the first and most fundamental type of analysis based on the hierarchy of analytical goals. This hierarchy is significant as it provides a structured approach to scientific research, with qualitative analysis serving as the initial step, providing essential information before moving on to quantitative or other forms of analysis.
There are two main approaches to qualitative analysis:...
Qualitative Analysis03:46

Qualitative Analysis

For solutions containing mixtures of different cations, the identity of each cation can be determined by qualitative analysis. This technique involves a series of selective precipitations with different chemical reagents, each reaction producing a characteristic precipitate for a specific group of cations. Metal ions within a group are further separated by varying the pH, heating the mixture to redissolve a precipitate, or adding other reagents to form complex ions.
For instance, group IV...
Non-equilibrium in the Cell01:16

Non-equilibrium in the Cell

An important concept in studying metabolism and energy is that of chemical equilibrium. Most chemical reactions are reversible. They can proceed in both directions, releasing energy into their environment in one direction, and absorbing it from the environment in the other direction. The same is true for the chemical reactions involved in cell metabolism, such as the breaking down and building up of proteins into and from individual amino acids, respectively. Reactants within a closed system...
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology01:20

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive psychology is the field of psychology dedicated to examining how people think. It attempts to explain how and why we think the way we do by studying the interactions among human thinking, emotion, creativity, language, and problem-solving, as well as other cognitive processes. Cognitive psychology studies how information is processed and manipulated in remembering, thinking, and knowing.
This field emerged in the mid-20th century, following a period dominated by behaviorism, which...
Quality Assurance01:19

Quality Assurance

Quality assurance is the overarching term used to describe the activities employed to ensure the proper performance of a system. These activities can be classified into three categories: quality control, quality assessment, and internal corrective measures. Typically, these activities work cyclically: quality control is performed before and during the analysis, while quality assessment occurs during and after the investigation. Internal corrective measures are implemented based on the findings...
Stereotype Content Model02:16

Stereotype Content Model

The Stereotype Content Model (SCM) was first proposed by Susan Fiske and her colleagues (Fiske, Cuddy, Glick & Xu, 2002; see also Fiske, 2012 and Fiske, 2017). The SCM specifies that when someone encounters a new group, they will stereotype them based on two metrics: warmth—or that group’s perceived intent, and how likely they are to provide help or inflict harm—and competence—or their ability to carry out that objective. Depending on the warmth-competence categorization, a person will feel...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Talking About Future Disability: Qualitative Analysis of Family Meetings in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units.

The Journal of pediatrics·2026
Same author

Findings in younger versus older patients with the symptoms of gastroparesis undergoing gastric electrical stimulation.

Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition·2025
Same author

ASO Visual Abstract: Defining the Surgical Oncology Experience During General Surgery Residency: A Multi-Institutional Study from the US ROPE Consortium.

Annals of surgical oncology·2025
Same author

Defining the Surgical Oncology Experience during General Surgery Residency: A Multi-Institutional Study from the US ROPE Consortium.

Annals of surgical oncology·2025
Same author

Review: microbial metabolites - a key to address gut inflammation and barrier dysfunction in the premature infant.

Gut microbes·2025
Same author

ASO Visual Abstract: Characterizing the General Surgery Experience of Future Breast Surgeons-A Multi-institutional Study from the US ROPE Consortium.

Annals of surgical oncology·2025
Same journal

Survival Following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation in Rectosigmoid Junction Adenocarcinoma: SEER Analysis.

The Journal of surgical research·2026
Same journal

Operative Case Trends in General Surgery Residency: Growth Across All Levels.

The Journal of surgical research·2026
Same journal

The Plantaris Tendon in Surgery: A Scoping Review of Reconstructive Roles Beyond Orthopedics.

The Journal of surgical research·2026
Same journal

Open Versus Minimally Invasive Surgery for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

The Journal of surgical research·2026
Same journal

Time-resolved Impact of Smoke Evacuation on Particulate Exposure During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.

The Journal of surgical research·2026
Same journal

Geriatric Age is an Independent Risk Factor for Worse Clinical Outcomes After Motorcycle Collision.

The Journal of surgical research·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 10, 2026

High-definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over Right Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex to Enhance Metacognitive Sensitivity
06:11

High-definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over Right Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex to Enhance Metacognitive Sensitivity

Published on: September 26, 2025

Can Artificial Intelligence Replicate Human Qualitative Analysis?

Grayson P Stinger1, Jamaica Westfall-Snyder2, Stewart R Carter3

  • 1University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky.

The Journal of Surgical Research
|June 8, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Generative AI shows significant alignment with human thematic analysis in surgical education research. AI can support qualitative methods, enhancing efficiency and accessibility when used with human oversight.

Keywords:
Artificial intelligenceChatGPTGenerative AIQualitative analysisThematic analysis

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 10, 2026

High-definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over Right Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex to Enhance Metacognitive Sensitivity
06:11

High-definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over Right Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex to Enhance Metacognitive Sensitivity

Published on: September 26, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Artificial Intelligence in Research

Background:

  • Qualitative research, particularly thematic analysis, is crucial in surgical education but is time-intensive and prone to bias.
  • The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in qualitative analysis, especially for abstract concepts, requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the capability of generative AI in performing qualitative thematic analysis of abstract concepts.
  • To compare AI-generated themes with human-derived themes in the context of surgical education.

Main Methods:

  • A secondary comparative analysis was performed on transcripts from prior thematic analyses.
  • Transcripts examining wellness and engagement among general surgery residency applicants were analyzed by both human researchers and ChatGPT 4.0.
  • Human- and AI-generated themes were compared for conceptual overlap, alignment, and interpretive consistency.

Main Results:

  • Substantial conceptual overlap was observed between human- and AI-generated themes for wellness and engagement.
  • AI integrated individual- and group-level constructs into broader, relational themes, preserving core content.
  • No unique or contradictory themes were generated by AI compared to human analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Generative AI demonstrated meaningful alignment with human thematic analysis in this surgical education study.
  • AI can serve as a complementary tool to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of qualitative methods.
  • Human oversight remains essential to maintain interpretive judgment when utilizing AI in qualitative research.