Authors:
Amna Salim Rashid Al Kaabi, Saleem Raja Abdul Samad, Pradeepa Ganesan

Addresses:
Department of Computing and Information Sciences, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Shinas, Shinas, Al Batinah North, Oman.

Abstract:

Academic integrity is the cornerstone of quality education, ensuring fairness, honesty, and trust in learning environments. However, upholding academic integrity has become increasingly challenging and complex in recent years due to advances in AI. Technology has made it easier for academic misconduct to occur at all levels of education, raising serious concerns about the credibility of academic qualifications, the quality of teaching, and the reputation of the educational institution. Intentional or inadvertent, academic misconduct often results from a lack of knowledge, external influences, or insufficient classroom guidance. Despite institutional policies, many educational practices fail to promote academic integrity actively. Policy alone cannot transform students' attitudes and behaviours toward ethical scholarship. Meaningful change requires systematic investigation into misconduct patterns, the implementation of well-designed intervention programs, and the restructuring of assessment methods. This research examines the impact of academic integrity intervention programs on student attitudes and behaviours at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences – Shinas, Oman. Findings of integrity awareness sessions indicate measurable improvement in students' understanding, behaviour, and commitment to ethical academic conduct. The paper concludes by outlining practical strategies and educational practices to nourish a culture of honesty and ethical scholarship in higher education.

Keywords: Academic Intervention; Honesty and Awareness; Academic Misconduct; Academic Ethics; Academic Integrity; Policies and Procedures; Empowering People; Academic Dishonesty.

Received on: 01/12/2024, Revised on: 28/01/2025, Accepted on: 16/04/2025, Published on: 03/03/2026

DOI: 10.69888/FTSTL.2026.000616

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Techno Learning, 2026 Vol. 4 No. 1, Pages: 1-11

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