Plagiarism poses a serious threat to academic integrity in Sub-Saharan Africa. A recent study by Dickson Okoree Mireku , Prosper Dzifa Dzamesi , and Brandford Bervell examines trends in publications, dominant forms of plagiarism, and the challenges faced by higher education institutions in combating this issue between 2012 and 2022. Analyzing 171 articles, the research provides deep insights into the causes, impacts, and prevention strategies for plagiarism in the region. Plagiarism in Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa Key Findings The study revealed that the peak of plagiarism-related publications occurred in 2016. Nigeria contributed the most with 53 articles, followed by Ghana (23) and South Africa (19). Key areas of focus included awareness of plagiarism among students and staff, prevention measures, and its causes. The dominant forms identified were self-plagiarism , branded plagiarism , and commission plagiarism . Major causes of plagiarism include easy access to digital...
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