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

Academic publishing has undergone profound transformation in the digital era. What was once a relatively slow, print-centered, and institutionally controlled system has evolved into a complex global ecosystem shaped by digital platforms, open-access movements, data infrastructures, algorithmic visibility, and changing expectations regarding the speed and accessibility of knowledge dissemination. This transformation has expanded opportunities for wider access, interdisciplinar