WritingThreeSixty

About the journal

Peter Oyewole Makinde — 2024-11-29

Editorial Board

Peter Oyewole Makinde — 2024-11-29

Peter Oyewole Makinde - Editor in Chief

Epie Bernadette Munge (Copy Editor i.)

Amber Poggenpoel (Copy Editor ii.)

Zuleika Shaik (Production Editor)

Amber Small (Assistant Production Editor)

Keanu Caden Morris (Academic Content Manager)

Tatum Davis (Creative Content Manager)

Laeeqah Ebrahim (Assistant)

Quasiema Hendricks (Social Media Manager & Secretary)

Letter from the Editor

Peter Oyewole Makinde — 2024-11-29

Dear readers, I present the first issue of WritingThreeSixty for 2024. It has been exciting work as the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief working alongside the new Editorial Board and producing this issue since the journal's hiatus after the previous issue as a result of the Covid pandemic. The Editorial Board of WritingThreeSixty were overwhelmed by the support from our readers and the writers who have previously published their works in this journal which made this relaunch successful. The new Editorial Board has put together a collection of articles that respond to the theme of this issue, namely, the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming the world of academia, scholarship, and the arts. Responses to the call for papers for the AI Special Issue interestingly show that most writers chose poetry as the medium used to respond to the theme for this issue. This issue also features other creative works and academic articles from talented writers across Africa. I hope you find it a pleasure to read the AI Special Issue Volume 7 Issue 1 and to participate in the conversation WritingThreeSixty is having with African creators, academics, and audiences abroad on the current issue.

Vol.7 No.1 (2024): The Artificial Intelligence Special Issue 2024: Relaunch of WritingThreeSixty

Peter Oyewole Makinde — 2024-11-29

Dear readers, I present the first issue of WritingThreeSixty for 2024. It has been exciting work as the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief working alongside the new Editorial Board and producing this issue since the journal's hiatus after the previous issue as a result of the Covid pandemic. The Editorial Board of WritingThreeSixty were overwhelmed by the support from our readers and the writers who have previously published their works in this journal which made this relaunch successful. The new Editorial Board has put together a collection of articles that respond to the theme of this issue, namely, the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming the world of academia, scholarship, and the arts. Responses to the call for papers for the AI Special Issue interestingly show that most writers chose poetry as the medium used to respond to the theme for this issue. This issue also features other creative works and academic articles from talented writers across Africa. I hope you find it a pleasure to read the AI Special Issue Volume 7 Issue 1 and to participate in the conversation WritingThreeSixty is having with African creators, academics, and audiences abroad on the current issue.

From the collection, ‘This House’, This Pink Suitcase

Owam Heyana — 2024-11-29

Old and Broken things

Owam Heyana — 2024-11-29

Our Hope

Owam Heyana — 2024-11-29

Last night

Owam Heyana — 2024-11-29

I wonder what do you want from me?

Menzi Thango — 2024-11-29

Great voices, loud sounds

Menzi Thango — 2024-11-29

The life of an academic

Menzi Thango — 2024-11-29

Code

Zongezile Matshoba — 2024-11-29

Dead Battery

Zongezile Matshoba — 2024-11-29

Co-di-ng

Jerome Coetzee — 2024-11-29

Witchcraft

Jerome Coetzee — 2024-11-29

Contributors

Peter Oyewole Makinde — 2024-11-29

Owam Heyana (Poetry)
Menzi Thango (Poetry)
Zongezile Matshoba (Poetry)
Jerome Coetzee (Poetry)
Charne Williams (Cover Arts)
Anna Nguyen (Creative Non-Fiction)
Skye Bailey (Book Review)
Dr. Ugonna Ezinne Ubah (Research Article)
Tlhokomelo R.B. Monethi (Research Article)

The Everyday Untamed

Skye Bailey — 2024-09-20

Background: A result of the inaugural Karavan Stories Workshop and Anthology Project, Tiger, a ferocious short story anthology, has emerged from the undergrowth. The title of the anthology, which served as the theme from which the authors developed their stories (some more literally than others), was inspired by the case in which a tigress escaped from a private farm in Gauteng, South Africa in early 2023 and remained at large for a number of days until she was cornered and euthanized. Featuring works from eleven South African authors, and ChatGPT, the stories in Tiger explore grief, the unknown and untamed, dysfunctional families and complex characters with often animalistic language that shines a light on the wild side of everyday life -and the reverse.

Peter Oyewole Makinde — 2024-11-29

Technical Support at the Writing Center

Anna Nguyen — 2024-09-20

Background:

I am a writing instructor at a local university, where undergraduate students make appointments with me to help with their paper writing. The writing center is a kind of drab smart room that isn’t very smart. The lights are designed to detect motion, but we’re all sitting and staring in front of the computer. The lights turn off in the middle of a discussion. It is rare for a wave of my arm to alert them to flicker back on. The students come to the writing center from various classes. Engineering, literature, public health, art history, science labs, nursing. Some students have drafts, some have outlines, some need guidance to begin. Many of them are overwhelmed, unsure where to start. Others seem guarded or there is an air of defensiveness as they intone the reason why they have made an appointment. When I began my position four months ago, one of my first appointments was with a student from a STEM program. He had an enthusiastic, radio voice, which jolted me from my sedentary slumber on an early Friday morning. He booked an appointment for two hours, on citational formatting. If we had time after the lesson, he would move on to work on small sentence-level edits. Two hours that merely focused on citation seemed excessive, but I followed the student’s goals.

About the cover

Peter Oyewole Makinde — 2024-11-29

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Jean-Paul Sartre’s Existentialism: The Link

Ugonna Ezinne Ubah — 2024-09-20

Background: The supremacy of man in the idea of existentialism positions him as the core component of nature. As the being that proposed the idea of Artificial Intelligence (AI), man is at the center of everything. The ideology of Existentialism, which champions the liberty of man to actualize his own ideas and create his essence in the world, does not believe in God. One aspect of this essence is the manifestation of AI, a creation that has made man more resourceful in his society. This paper delves into the significance of man’s creation of AI and its profound link with the philosophy of Existentialism. Drawing from a broader philosophical context, this study explores the influence of Jean-Paul Sartre’s existentialist works on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how the latter has reflected on the nature of man. In conclusion, this paper will elaborate more on the significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the nature of man, emphasizing man's role in its creation.

Harnessing Sustainable Healthcare through the Synergy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain Technologies in Kenya

Tlhokomelo R.B. Monethi — 2024-09-20

Embarking on the frontier of healthcare transformation, the fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies in Kenya promises to redefine medical landscapes and serves as a beacon for sustainable development in a rapidly evolving digital era. The study employs a comprehensive approach, evaluating economic, social, and environmental dimensions to assess the impact of these technologies. Through a mixed-methods research strategy focusing on key healthcare projects, including AfyaRekod, Tambua Health, Ilara Health, PanaBIOS, and Sophie Bot, the research navigates challenges and highlights opportunities for transformative change. Key themes include; economic sustainability, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, resource optimization, and equitable growth. The study addresses social impact, focusing on healthcare access, patient experiences, and ethical considerations, and evaluates the environmental footprint, promoting strategies for minimizing energy use and adopting eco-friendly practices. Despite challenges in technology infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, the study underscores the transformative potential of AI and blockchain technologies. The findings provide crucial insights for informed decision-making, policy formulation, and the harmonious integration of technology with regulatory frameworks, ultimately contributing to a sustainable and balanced healthcare ecosystem.

WritingThreeSixty

About the journal

Editorial Board

Letter from the Editor

Vol.7 No.1 (2024): The Artificial Intelligence Special Issue 2024: Relaunch of WritingThreeSixty

From the collection, ‘This House’, This Pink Suitcase

Old and Broken things

Our Hope

Last night

I wonder what do you want from me?

Great voices, loud sounds

The life of an academic

Code

Dead Battery

Co-di-ng

Witchcraft

Contributors

The Everyday Untamed

Contents

Technical Support at the Writing Center

About the cover

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Jean-Paul Sartre’s Existentialism: The Link

Harnessing Sustainable Healthcare through the Synergy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain Technologies in Kenya