Keyword: generative AI

ABSTRACT: The rapid rise of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT has introduced new dynamics into higher education, particularly in the domains of academic writing and scholarly communication. This study investigates how ChatGPT influences three interrelated dimensions: productivity, inclusivity, and academic integrity. A qualitative content analysis of forty peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, and professional reports published between November 2022 and March 2024 was conducted to synthesize emerging perspectives. The analysis reveals that ChatGPT enhances productivity by streamlining drafting, editing, and citation processes, and it fosters inclusivity by reducing linguistic barriers that often marginalize non-native English speakers in global academic publishing. At the same time, significant concerns arise regarding plagiarism, authorship attribution, and the erosion of critical thinking skills, underscoring the need for clear ethical and institutional guidelines. This paper contributes to the literature by reframing ChatGPT not merely as a technological tool, but as a systemic force reshaping scholarly communication. By highlighting both opportunities and risks, the study underscores the importance of developing balanced strategies—integrating AI literacy, institutional policy frameworks, and responsible usage practices—to ensure that ChatGPT strengthens, rather than undermines, the integrity and equity of higher education.