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    Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Academic Integrity in Higher Education, Sri Lanka
    (School of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2025-10-10) Wijayasiri, K. D.S.N
    The blistering pace of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the college and university sector has, in effect, revolutionized the academic sector, offering high potential while simultaneously encompassing numerous obstacles regarding academic integrity. This study examines the various ways in which artificial intelligence has impacted academic integrity in higher education institutions in Sri Lanka. Investigating the ever-developing field of AI through the prism of professional literature, this research addresses the issue of how the use of AI tools, mainly large language models, such as ChatGPT, is reinventing the familiar pattern of assessments, establishing new patterns of academic dishonesty, and causing the emergence of new solutions to the problem of preservingacademic integrity. The results indicate that although current AI-based technologies provide significant value to personalized learning and educational improvement, they also present significant risks to academic integrity,which must be addressed promptly by educators, policymakers, and institutional officials. The following paper proposes an approach to addressing these issues by redesigning policies, course and examination evaluation, and incorporating ethical AI strategies tailored to the specific context of Sri Lankan higher education.
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    Attitudes of Sri Lankan Medical Students Towards the Medium of Instruction
    (School of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2025-10-10) Wickramasinghe, S; Hakadewaththe, N
    This study explores the attitudes of medical undergraduates at a Sri Lankan state university towards English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI) within the framework of Sri Lanka’s higher education language policy. It examines how EMI impacts students academic engagement, performance, and language development. A mixed methodsapproach was employed, using Google-based questionnaires completed by 50 students and in-depth interviews with five second-year undergraduates. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to identify patterns in student attitudes, while qualitative interview responses were thematically analyzed to highlight recurring challenges, coping strategies, and language preferences. Findings reveal that while students acknowledge the global relevance of English in medicine and higher education, many face challenges in comprehension and communication due to limited prior exposure and inadequate language proficiency. A notable number expresseda preference for flexible or bilingual instruction, particularly in the early stages of their academic journey. Interviews highlighted that students often refrain from participating in class discussions due to language-related anxieties and fear of negative peer judgment. These difficulties stem from both internal factors, such as low confidence and motivation, as well as external factors, including poor English instruction at school and limited access to language resources. The study concludes that EMI, when implemented without sufficient preparatory support, can hinder academic progress. It advocates for a more inclusive and adaptable language policy at the university level, particularly in demanding professional disciplines like medicine. Key recommendations include conducting needs assessments, incorporating bilingual instruction, and providing staff training to support equitable, linguistically inclusive education.
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    Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Perceived Stress among Undergraduates of a Selected Nonstate Sector Higher Education Institute in Sri Lanka
    (School of Nursing, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2025-10-10) Anthony, K; Wijedasa, H; Samarasinghe, C; Gunawardhana, S; Wanigasinghe, H; De Silva, D
    Sleep is a fundamental determinant of health, and good sleep quality is positively linked to overall wellbeing. Stress, as a physiological response, can adversely affect health when experienced at high or prolonged levels. Due to various reasons, undergraduates often have poor sleep quality and a high level of stress. Therefore, it is important to assess the relationship between sleep quality and perceived stress level among undergraduate students in Sri Lanka. This study was conducted to assess the relationship between perceived stress and sleep quality among undergraduates in a selected non-state sector higher educational institute in the country.
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    The Influence on Mobile Learning: Mobile Learning Contents, Higher Education Institutes, and Communication Technology
    (2020 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), SLIIT, 2020-12-10) Dolawattha, D.D.M.; Premadasa, S.; Jayaweera, P.M.
    In the present era, mobile learning has secured a better position in modern technology base learning paradigms. It surpasses other conventional learning methods because of ubiquity, mobility, attractive content, facilitated connectivity, and institutional engagements. The main objective of this study is to identify how mobile learning content, higher education institute, and communication technology factors influence learners and teachers when using sustainable mobile learning in higher education. Through the literature review, we developed three separate impact models i.e. mobile learning content, higher education institute, and communication technology with separate impact factors. We used pre and post usage survey questionnaires of 60 teachers and 60 learners to evaluate these models. Primarily, they were asked to fill the pre-usage questionnaire with their initial mobile learning experience. Then, they were allowed to use the modified Moodle mobile app and asked to fill the post-usage questionnaire. The results reveal that the most significant influencing factors are, ease of use in mobile learning content, and facilitating conditions for higher education institutes and communication technology models. Finally, we can conclude that users prefer to have easy to use mobile learning content with better service facilities in higher education institutes and communication technologies.