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Received: 6 August 2025

Accepted: 27 October 2025

First Online: 25 November 2025

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: Informed consent was obtained from all participants in the study. This study was approved by the University of North Carolina Office of Human Research Ethics Institutional Review Board (IRB; reference ID 431946). Students were provided with consent to have their data included. The study adhered to the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. The following consent form was provided to students:Title of the ProjectAI-ding Peer Evaluation – Using AI to Improve Peer Feedback QualityIRB study # 24-1040Principle InvestigatorZachary Noel, PharmD, PhD, BCCPWhat is this research study about?This research study seeks to compare the differences between peer feedback that is created using AI versus “traditional” feedback that is created completely by students.What are we asking you to do?We are asking to use your data in the analysis. In addition, you may be asked to participate in an optional focus group session. The anticipated time commitment is 1-hour. During the focus group session, you will be asked to think aloud and share your thoughts about different elements of peer review design. The focus group session will occur using Zoom.Will you be compensated?There is no compensation for participation in this study.What are the benefits of participating?Your participation benefits others by informing and influencing future decisions around peer evaluation.What are the risks of participating?The only anticipated risk of participating in this study is a potential breach in privacy/confidentiality.How will your information be protected?All data will be housed securely on a password-protected spreadsheet on an approved, secure online database through UNC. The results will not be shared with you or others. We anticipated publishing the results of this study and presenting the information as part of poster presentation. All personal information will be de-identified and will not be shared with others.What are my rights if I take part in this study?You have the right to choose to participate in the study. Choosing not to participate will not negatively affect your grade in the course. You also have the right to back out of the study and stop participating at any point in time. If you decide to withdraw from the study, please contact the study investigators to have your data removed. Your affiliation with UNC will not be affected in any way whether your participate or not in this research.Who can you contact about the study?For questions or concerns, please contact Zachary Noel at znoel@unc.edu or by phone at 410-706-5819.You may contact the UNC Office of Human Research Ethics (OHRE) to learn about your rights as human research subjects at (919) 966-3113 or by emailing irb_subjects@unc.edu.Consent& AcknowledgementBefore proceeding, make sure that you understand what the study is about and what is being asked of you. By signing your name in the below box and proceeding to the next screen, you are agreeing to voluntarily participate in this study."I understand the risks and benefits of participating in this study. I agree to take part in the study."

: N/A (there are no identifying images or other personal identifiers that would compromise the anonymity of participants).

: The authors declare no competing interests.