Academic Integrity And The Prevention Of Plagiarism In Higher Education: Legal Frameworks, Challenges, And Technological Interventions
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Srinivas M.K., PhD Scholar (Law), Department of Studies in Law, University of Mysore
Dr. Venkatesha, Former Assistant Librarian, University of Mysore2
ABSTRACT
Plagiarism remains one of the most persistent threats to academic integrity across global higher education systems. This study examines the nature, causes, and consequences of plagiarism, highlighting how pressures to publish, limited writing skills, excessive dependence on online material, and inadequate awareness contribute to academic misconduct. It provides a detailed analysis of the types of plagiarism and explores why scholars engage in such practices despite ethical and institutional deterrents. The paper evaluates the role of anti-plagiarism software, comparing major tools such as Turnitin, iThenticate, Urkund/Ouriginal, Viper, and DrillBit Extreme, while also explaining how similarity reports are interpreted. Further, it investigates the regulatory framework established under the Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions Regulations, 2018, including legal foundations, exclusion criteria, procedural safeguards, and penalty structures. By integrating legal analysis with practical experiences from research environments, the study underscores the importance of promoting academic integrity, strengthening institutional responsibility, and adopting effective preventive measures. Ultimately, it argues that technological tools, legal regulation, and ethical academic culture must function collectively to curb plagiarism and uphold the credibility of scholarly work.
Keywords: Academic integrity; Plagiarism; Higher education regulation; Anti-plagiarism software; Research ethics.
