The rise of generative artificial intelligence has changed academic writing faster than many universities were prepared for. Thesis evaluation, once centered mainly on originality, citation practice, and human authorship, now faces a more complex reality. A text may appear highly polished but may contain hidden AI assistance. A thesis may have a low similarity score yet still show weak originality. Another may have a moderate similarity score because of correct quotations, di

Author: Sara El-Mahdi Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract Changes in research, academia, and knowledge management (KM) are happening faster because of digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), open science mandates, global competition, and changing expectations in society. Academic institutions are no longer just places to learn and do research. They are also complicated knowledge ecosystems where both explicit and implicit knowledge flows through digit