Automated integrity or automated injustice? Turnitin’s AI detection in multilingual writing contexts

Kgabo Bridget Maphoto University of South Africa ; Louie Giray Mapúa University ; Kershnee Sevnarayan University of South Africa
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Assessing Writing
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2026-07-01
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10.1016/j.asw.2026.101086
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