The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education has revolutionized<\/p>\n
teaching and assessment practices, yet it has also presented significant challenges to maintaining<\/p>\n
academic integrity. The study focuses on higher education institutions in Sri Lanka. The purpose<\/p>\n
of this study is to analyse the effectiveness of academic integrity practices in the context of AI<\/p>\n
technologies within the higher education sector of Sri Lanka. Specifically, it examines AI-driven<\/p>\n
assessment methods, concerns about plagiarism detection tools, and the effectiveness of current<\/p>\n
certification methods in preserving academic integrity. A structured online questionnaire was<\/p>\n
administered to 147 participants from diverse academic backgrounds and institutions across<\/p>\n
Sri Lanka. Quantitative data were collected through extracted from Likert-scale responses and<\/p>\n
demographic data. Hypothesis tests including the chi-square test and ANOVA were used to<\/p>\n
assess the statistical significance of differences in perceptions among demographic variables.<\/p>\n
The survey findings suggest mixed views on the effectiveness of academic integrity practices<\/p>\n
in the AI age. While 64% of respondents expressed confidence in AI-driven assessment<\/p>\n
methods, they raised particular concerns about the potential for algorithmic biases to influence<\/p>\n
assessment fairness (\u03c72 (1) = 15.32, p<\/i> < 0.001). Additionally, 79% of participants highlighted<\/p>\n
the importance of increasing transparency and accountability in AI-based theft detection tools.<\/p>\n
Statistical analysis reveals notable differences in perceptions based on participants\u2019 academic<\/p>\n
discipline and years of experience in higher education. In particular, respondents from<\/p>\n
engineering disciplines showed greater confidence in AI technologies compared to those from<\/p>\n
humanities and social sciences (F<\/i> (2, 144) = 5.78, p<\/i> < 0.01). Based on the research findings,<\/p>\n
strategic recommendations are made to address these challenges and enhance academic<\/p>\n
integrity practices in AI development. This survey-method study provides empirical insights<\/p>\n
and compelling statistical evidence on the evolving landscape of academic authenticity in<\/p>\n
higher education in the context of hybrid AI technologies in Sri Lanka. It provides practical<\/p>\n
recommendations for institutions and policymakers to address ethical challenges and effectively<\/p>\n
promote honesty in educational settings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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