Knowledge and awareness of the health implications of smoking and drinking among female cigarette smokers and consumers of alcoholic drinks in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Abstract Breast cancer has been a major health challenge leading to the death of many women in Nigeria. Lack of knowledge of the...
Target audience perception of radio messages promoting behaviour change among alcoholics in Central Kenya: A Health Belief Model analysis
Abstract Radio has been used to solve many social problems in Africa. It is common for radio presenters to ‘play’ d...
Portrayal and framing of infertility in Nigerian movies
Abstract This study explores the representation of infertility in Nigerian movies to examine whether these illustrations perpetu...
From Guidelines to Headlines: A comparative analysis of the press releases of the Centre for Disease Control and the news reports of The Washington Post on COVID-19
Abstract This study presents a comparative analysis of the CDC’s (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) press release...
Interaction of effect communication and consumer preference on generics uptake in retail pharmacies in Njiru Sub-County, Nairobi, Kenya
Abstract Kenya experiences a low (30%) adoption rate of generics despite well-demonstrated cost-saving benefits to the healthca...
Analysis of the coverage of Nigerian health professionals’ emigration in two Nigerian newspapers
Abstract The emigration of health professionals, often termed "brain drain," poses significant challenges to Nigeria’s hea...
Digital resilience: How Egyptian women navigate social media for empowerment
Abstract This study investigates the use of social media by women in the Middle East, particularly in Egypt, as a virtual refuge...
“Voices as Weapons” #EndSARS: Responses of Nigerian protesters to police brutality on Facebook
Abstract This study investigated protests surrounding police brutality within Africa’s most populous and “Black&rdqu...
Uses and gratifications of WhatsApp messaging among selected private school teachers in Osogbo, Nigeria
Abstract This research probes WhatsApp usage among private school teachers in Osogbo Metropolis, focusing on their engagement p...
Regulating the media’s digital space: Achievements, prospects and challenges of Nigeria’s media regulatory bodies
Abstract Digitalisation and networking have brought in diverse opportunities in all aspects of human endeavour. As it should be ...
Textual analysis of the dominant themes of a feminist magazine in a period of social change
Abstract This study utilizes textual analysis to study “Letters from the HQ” from the feminist publication Bitch Mag...
Textual analysis of Covid-19 messages on WhatsApp personal chats and group forums in Nigeria
Abstract This study investigated the content of COVID-19 WhatsApp text messages that people cared about and shared on WhatsApp p...
Sentiment analysis of social media posts on Nigerian government’s image and reputation in a period of economic strain and social distrust
Abstract This study leverages social media sentiment analysis to evaluate public opinion on the Nigerian government's image and ...
Functional analysis of political commercials of two presidential candidates at three stages of the Nigerian 2019 presidential election campaigns
Abstract The 2019 presidential election in Nigeria was a clear two-horse race between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and th...
Media literacy influence on sentiments in political news among academic staff of tertiary institutions in North Central Nigeria
Abstract In today’s digital era, political news plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion, influencing politic...
Perception of Kaduna state residents on the communication tools adopted by the government in disseminating information on its urban renewal project
Abstract The importance of effective communication in championing national development cannot be overemphasized. It is against t...
Challenges of sensitive conflict reporting among selected Nigerian newspapers
Abstract This study investigates the influence of ownership interests and training in conflict reporting on the coverage of sens...
King of thieves (Agẹṣinkólé): A representation of corruption, supernatural, and traditional forces
Abstract This study applies Victor Turner’s Social Drama theory to examine the political and social themes of the film Kin...