“…Research has shown that online academic dishonesty differs significantly from traditional forms, with online students engaging in behaviors like copying digital work, imitating technical issues, and googling for answers [ 1 ]. Furthermore, academic dishonesty is often viewed as a social norm, with students demonstrating a readiness to cheat and even opposing teachers in an organized manner [ 2 ]. Cognitive and emotional factors play a role in students' decisions to support academic integrity standards, especially in the face of electronic deception, which has become more widespread with the rise of distance learning and online education [ 3 ].…”