Research

How Assignment Type Influences Plagiarism: Empirical Evidence from 50 Million Student Submissions

Reading Time: 3 minutesUnderstanding how and why students plagiarize has become a crucial focus for universities, educators, and academic-integrity researchers. With rising concerns about AI-generated content, contract cheating, and online source misuse, institutions need evidence-based insights—not assumptions. This article presents an in-depth analysis of 50 million student submissions, revealing how assignment type influences plagiarism rates, why certain tasks […]

Content Trends and Statistics

Regional Plagiarism Statistics: Comparing Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas

Reading Time: 3 minutesBetween 2018 and 2025 the global picture of academic dishonesty shifted under the influence of three large forces: mass remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapid spread of generative-AI writing tools, and the broader adoption of commercial similarity-detection platforms. This report compares regional trends — Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas — using aggregated […]

Content Trends and Statistics

Global Trends in Plagiarism 2018–2025: A Statistical Analysis and Lessons for Universities

Reading Time: 3 minutesGlobal plagiarism trends between 2018 and 2025 indicate a complex and evolving challenge for universities, research institutions, and academic publishers. Analysis of over 69 million submissions via PlagiarismSearch reveals that the average plagiarism rate worldwide has ranged between 15% and 16% over this period. Early increases coincided with the expansion of online learning and reduced […]

Content Trends and Statistics

Global Plagiarism Trends in 2025: What the Numbers Reveal

Reading Time: 3 minutesPlagiarism in 2025 is no longer just a minor academic concern. It has become a global phenomenon that affects universities, publishing houses, and corporate content creators alike. Over thirty percent of academic papers worldwide are flagged for high similarity or potential plagiarism, according to reports from major detection services. In regions with large student populations […]

Content Trends and Statistics

SEO Statistics in 2025: What the Numbers Reveal About the Future of Search

Reading Time: 5 minutesSEO Isn’t Dead — It’s Just Smarter (and More Competitive) Search engine optimization (SEO) is no longer just a digital marketing tactic — it’s the backbone of discoverability in 2025. With over 8 billion daily searches on Google and a growing reliance on AI-powered search experiences, your visibility online depends on how well you adapt […]