Abstract:
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education has revolutionized
teaching and assessment practices, yet it has also presented significant challenges to maintaining
academic integrity. The study focuses on higher education institutions in Sri Lanka. The purpose
of this study is to analyse the effectiveness of academic integrity practices in the context of AI
technologies within the higher education sector of Sri Lanka. Specifically, it examines AI-driven
assessment methods, concerns about plagiarism detection tools, and the effectiveness of current
certification methods in preserving academic integrity. A structured online questionnaire was
administered to 147 participants from diverse academic backgrounds and institutions across
Sri Lanka. Quantitative data were collected through extracted from Likert-scale responses and
demographic data. Hypothesis tests including the chi-square test and ANOVA were used to
assess the statistical significance of differences in perceptions among demographic variables.
The survey findings suggest mixed views on the effectiveness of academic integrity practices ...
