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A scale to measure the decolonisation of artificial intelligence (AI) governance and other uses

Posted on 5 February 20255 February 2025 By aswnetadmin No Comments on A scale to measure the decolonisation of artificial intelligence (AI) governance and other uses
A scale to measure the decolonisation of artificial intelligence (AI) governance and other uses

The scale below appears in a research article by, and can be cited as: Ayana, G., Dese, K., Daba Nemomssa,…

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Tips for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content Relevant to Africa

Posted on 13 January 202513 January 2025 By Rugare Mugumbate No Comments on Tips for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content Relevant to Africa
Tips for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content Relevant to Africa

The methodology used to create this AI generated article was as follows: The AI application used was MetaAI, an application…

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A methodology for Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR)

Posted on 13 January 202517 April 2025 By aswnetadmin No Comments on A methodology for Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR)
A methodology for Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR)

Original contribution by Rugare Mugumbate The Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR) methodology was developed by the Africa Social Work and Development…

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Standard Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Posted on 5 October 202417 April 2025 By aswnetadmin No Comments on Standard Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
Standard Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

This policy applies to authors, reviewers, editors, teachers, researchers, practitioners and students. In this policy, AI means computer aided generation…

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Strategies to achieve high levels of originality, independent thought and authentic writing

Posted on 9 March 20249 June 2024 By Rugare Mugumbate 1 Comment on Strategies to achieve high levels of originality, independent thought and authentic writing
Strategies to achieve high levels of originality, independent thought and authentic writing

When writing — book chapters, book, blog post, social media message or journal article — it is important to think…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI): How to avoid students cheating assessments

Posted on 28 September 20232 March 2025 By Rugare Mugumbate
Artificial Intelligence (AI): How to avoid students cheating assessments

It is true that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can think for students and make them less critical learners. Ultimately, they…

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