The Saharan Journal <\/em>will be returning in 2024, with a renewed research focus. First published in 2019, we looked to explore the dynamic relationship between culture and development in Africa. Going forward, we will be looking at the impact of rapid technological advancement on Development in the Global South, with a particular focus on AI. Development is a multi-dimensional process focused on changing structures, attitudes and institutions to accelerate economic growth, reduce inequality and eradicate absolute poverty. Our new focus has come to prominence with the rapid profusion of AI-based technologies in the marketplace over the past year, and an understanding of its potential medium- to long-term impacts on development is now an urgent and pressing need. We propose to engage in further research and discourse on how new tech advancements impact on pertinent development issues like inequality, global catastrophes, food security, social\/cultural structures, health outcomes, government and regulation.<\/p>\n

The Saharan<\/i> aims to fulfill the need for academic writing that meets rigorous criteria of editorial filtering in terms of originality, vision, impact, structure, and style. The reviewing process is overseen by the editors of the journal, and is subject to a strict qualitative assessment that meets the approval of the editorial board, and fulfills the submission guidelines. The editorial and advisory board are made up of high-ranking academics, scholars and specialized practitioners with a wealth of experience in academic work on Africa and elsewhere.<\/p>\n

The Saharan <\/em>seeks to engage outstanding authors, academics, artists and all other pertinent contributors to African dominion. Ultimately, the journal is committed to fostering a nonpartisan venue that challenges established views and perceptions of Africa whilst promoting flawless frameworks for representation and interpretation.<\/p>\n

CALL FOR PAPERS: We have issued a new call for papers, available below, which reflects the updated focus of the journal, and are pleased to invite writers to submit their papers for review and publication. We accept manuscripts related to technological advancement and its impact on Development in the Global South.<\/p>\n

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Editorial Board Guidelines and Responsibilities (The Saharan).pdf<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n
Submission Guidelines (The Saharan).pdf<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
Call for Papers: The Role of Technology in Enabling Diminished Global Catastrophes<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
Call for papers: The Role of AI, AR and VR on Human Agency, Social Interactions, and Social and Cultural Structures<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n
Call for papers: AI-Powered Genealogical Research to address Historical Injustices from the Slave Trade for Descendants of Enslaved Africans in the UK<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
\n<\/strong>Dele Bello-Williams<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT<\/strong>
\nJanani Chitra Rajendran<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS
\n<\/strong>Prof Rajkumar Singh<\/a>
\nMandal University, India
\n<\/em>Prof Derek Charles Catsam<\/a>
\nUniversity Of Texas, US
\n<\/em>Dr Jephias Gwamuri<\/a>
\nNational University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe
\n<\/em>Dr Beniamino Polimeni<\/a>
\nDe Montfort University, UK
\n<\/em>Dr Mohammad Nurunnabi<\/a>
\nPrince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia
\n<\/em>Dr Jamila Rodrigues<\/a>
\nUniversity of Roehampton, UK
\n<\/em>Claire Wilby<\/a>
\nWilby Advisory, UK
\n<\/em>Shaka Yesufu<\/a>
\nNational Traffic Police Academy, South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n
PUBLISHER
\n<\/strong>National Institute for African Studies<\/a> (NIAS)
\nThe Saharan (Print) \u2013 ISSN 2631-3456
\nThe Saharan (Online) \u2013 ISSN 2631-3464<\/p>\n
REVIEWERS
\n<\/strong>Dr Lisa Jene<\/a>
\n Dr Ekiyie Nzante<\/a>
\n Dr Marco Martins<\/a>
\n Dr Sukirno DS<\/a>
\n Dr G\u00e9rard C. ZOUNDJI<\/a>
\n Linda Were<\/a>
\n Tebogo Lefifi<\/a>
\n Candess Kostopolous <\/a>
\n Erik van der Zanden<\/a>
\n<\/span>Jhayla Walls<\/a>
\n Geofrey Oduwo<\/a>
\n Richard Douglas Kamara<\/a>
\n Hari Hara Sudhan Ramaswamy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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