Generative artificial intelligence and the transformation of newsroom practices in Kenya: A mixed-methods study of professional and training newsrooms
Abstract The rapid diffusion of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is transforming newsroom practices globally, yet empi...
From automation to generative artificial intelligence: Human-AI co-creativity in professional communication: A structured literature synthesis
Abstract This study examines the transition from automation to generative AI in professional communication, focusing on human&nd...
Challenges and opportunities of broadcasting in the age of artificial intelligence in Nigeria
Abstract The integration of Artificial Intelligence in broadcasting is reshaping the media landscape in Nigeria, offering both o...
Astro-numeric communication: Identity, uncertainty, and relational meaning in digitally mediated social interaction
Abstract The increasing prominence of astrology and numerology in digital culture signals a shift from private beliefs to shared...
Algorithmic gatekeeping and the reconfiguration of journalism and public trust in Nigerian digital newsrooms
Abstract The growing integration of algorithmic systems into digital news production is reshaping journalistic gatekeeping and r...
Seeking neurodivergent community online: An investigation of social media use among neurodivergent adults in southern Africa
Abstract This study investigates the use of social media for managing uncertainties, seeking information and social support, and...
Collaboration between fact-checking organisations and social media platforms to combat misinformation in Nigeria
Abstract This study examines the collaboration between fact-checking organisations and social media platforms in Nigeria, focusi...
The virality of misinformation: A comparative study of audience news values in the engagement with authentic and fake news in Nigeria
Abstract The Nigerian digital news landscape is increasingly characterized by the high velocity and reach of misinformation, pos...
Popular culture and the male gaze: Objectification of women in contemporary Kenyan music videos
Abstract Music videos have become one of the most widely consumed media forms among young audiences in Kenya, with genres such a...
Performative political communication through musical interludes: An exploration of Nyesom Wike’s speeches as governor of Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract This study examines the use of musical interludes in the political communication of Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Riv...
Campaign message processing and its influence on voting behavior of young adults in the 2023 Nigerian general elections
Abstract This study explores the information processing routes that a section of Nigerian voters engaged in processing persuasiv...
Challenges and prospects of journalism practice among journalists in Osun State, Nigeria
Abstract This study examines the challenges confronting journalists in Osun State and explores the prospects for journalism prac...
Ethical challenges in Nigerian mass media practice: A systematic review from 2020 to 2025
Abstract Journalism, as a public trust, is guided by codes of conduct established by the International Federation of Journalists...
Generative artificial intelligence and the transformation of journalism: Reconfiguring news production, media ethics, and communication patterns
Abstract Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force transforming journalism, news production, and g...
Use of artificial intelligence as a predictor of academic performance among students of two selected universities in Ogun State, Nigeria
Abstract This study investigates the extent to which the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools predicts academic performance...
From conversations to action: Examining how civic message framing on X spaces facilitated mobilization during the Gen Z-led 2024 protests in Kenya
Abstract Social movements are rapidly becoming a global phenomenon, particularly among younger demographics commonly known as di...
Diffusion or rejection of innovation? Exploring X influencers' framing of genetically modified foods in Nigeria
Abstract The discussion around genetically modified foods is a contentious one in Nigeria. Preliminary observations suggest that...
Nothing personal about personalization: Discrimination practices within music streaming services' personalization
Abstract Music streaming services (MSS) employ algorithmic personalization to recognize individual taste and identity. Communiti...
Framing of Delta and Omicron COVID-19 variants by Nigerian newspapers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract Nigeria recorded over fifty percent increase in COVID-19 due to spikes in both Delta and Omicron variants, with over 22...
Ideological and safety frames in the Nigerian newspaper’s coverage of COVID-19 vaccination
Abstract This study analysed the frames in six major Nigerian newspapers’ coverage of COVID-19 vaccination. The objectives...
Assessment of information sources and needs of medical doctors in post-COVID-19 recovery in selected hospitals in Borno State, Nigeria
Abstract This study examined information sources and needs of medical doctors in post-COVID-19 recovery in selected hospitals i...
Humanitarianism on TikTok: Ethical issues arising from crowdfunding by Kenyan citizen journalists
Abstract Media evolution, driven by technological advancements, has expanded communication channels and facilitated the rise of...
Taking the words out of our mouths: An examination of non-Asian actors voicing animated Asian characters of Studio Ghibli Films in the United States
Abstract Yellowface and whitewashing have long histories in United States (U.S.) media, perpetuated globally through cultural im...
The representative versus the represented: Pathfinding sustainable development through effective legislator-constituent engagement in Nigeria
Abstract This study assessed how effective legislator-constituent engagement can foster a more sustainable development in Nigeri...
An exploration of the influence of agbe afokosoro radio programme on farmers’ productivity and food security in Ogun State, Nigeria
Abstract Food security is a pressing challenge across Nigeria. It is even more severe in rural communities where poor infrastruc...
Intercultural communication experiences and identity conflict among Hausa-speaking people living in Igbo land, Nigeria
Abstract This study explores the intercultural communication experiences and identity conflicts of Hausa speakers residin...
Women in armed conflict: Assessing the role of women in conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction in North Central Nigeria: A study of the FCT, Kaduna and Plateau states
Abstract Armed conflict in North Central Nigeria has generated profound humanitarian, socio-economic, and political consequences...
Unsung heroes of women’s economic empowerment: The case of community radio in southwest Nigeria
Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa poor rural women embody the harsh intersection of economic exclusion, gender inequality, and spat...
Conscientizing Nigerian female celebrities against body enhancement: Advocacy for natural beauty through liberating education
Abstract Body enhancement has been a trending issue in the global and Nigerian social scene. Cosmetic surgery was part of wester...
Sovereignty, international relations and international broadcast media: Intersections and implications
Abstract The relationship between sovereignty, international relations, and international media is intricate and constantly evol...