This paper analyzes the impact of ChatGPT on research. ChatGPT, a large language model, has become a popular tool for generating text, summarizing, rewriting, and translating. However, its use in academic settings has raised concerns, as it can be difficult to distinguish between text generated by ChatGPT and human-written text. Some journals have banned ChatGPT in scientific papers, but when used correctly, it can be a powerful tool for researchers to improve the clarity and coherence of their work. The study evaluates the impact of ChatGPT in research by analyzing over 45,000 research abstracts from 317 journals published between December 2022 and February 2023. The results show that ChatGPT played a role in around 10% of the papers published in every editorial, indicating that authors from different fields have rapidly adopted such a tool in their research. The study also examines the accuracy of four ChatGPT detection tools using two ground truth datasets. The results show that the accuracy of these tools varies, with GPTZero being the most accurate. The study also explores the authorship policies of various editorials, finding that some editorials have banned the use of LLMs in research, while others allow it with certain restrictions. The paper concludes that ChatGPT has had a significant impact on research, with over 10% of papers published during the study period involving the use of ChatGPT. However, the use of such tools raises ethical concerns, including the potential for plagiarism and the need for transparency in authorship. The study emphasizes the importance of responsible use of AI tools in research and the need for clear guidelines to ensure the integrity of scholarly work.This paper analyzes the impact of ChatGPT on research. ChatGPT, a large language model, has become a popular tool for generating text, summarizing, rewriting, and translating. However, its use in academic settings has raised concerns, as it can be difficult to distinguish between text generated by ChatGPT and human-written text. Some journals have banned ChatGPT in scientific papers, but when used correctly, it can be a powerful tool for researchers to improve the clarity and coherence of their work. The study evaluates the impact of ChatGPT in research by analyzing over 45,000 research abstracts from 317 journals published between December 2022 and February 2023. The results show that ChatGPT played a role in around 10% of the papers published in every editorial, indicating that authors from different fields have rapidly adopted such a tool in their research. The study also examines the accuracy of four ChatGPT detection tools using two ground truth datasets. The results show that the accuracy of these tools varies, with GPTZero being the most accurate. The study also explores the authorship policies of various editorials, finding that some editorials have banned the use of LLMs in research, while others allow it with certain restrictions. The paper concludes that ChatGPT has had a significant impact on research, with over 10% of papers published during the study period involving the use of ChatGPT. However, the use of such tools raises ethical concerns, including the potential for plagiarism and the need for transparency in authorship. The study emphasizes the importance of responsible use of AI tools in research and the need for clear guidelines to ensure the integrity of scholarly work.