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...
Remove from SavedTarget 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...
Remove from SavedPortrayal and framing of infertility in Nigerian movies
Abstract This study explores the representation of infertility in Nigerian movies to examine whether these illustrations perpetu...
Remove from SavedFrom 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...
Remove from SavedInteraction 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...
Remove from SavedAnalysis 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...
Remove from SavedDigital 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...
Remove from Saved“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...
Remove from SavedUses 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...
Remove from SavedRegulating 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 ...
Remove from SavedTextual 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...
Remove from SavedTextual 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...
Remove from SavedSentiment 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 ...
Remove from SavedFunctional 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...
Remove from SavedMedia 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...
Remove from SavedPerception 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...
Remove from SavedChallenges 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...
Remove from SavedKing 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...
Remove from SavedA comparative analysis of public discourse in and outside of Nigeria on the right to water
Abstract The United Nations reports that water scarcity will have an impact on one-half of the world’s urban population in...
Remove from SavedPerfectly balanced as the world should be: An ecocritical exploration and discuss analysis of the supervillain in Marvel films
Abstract Environmental concerns have been growing globally as the evidence of global warming and other environmental events has...
Remove from SavedUnderstanding Donald Trumps’ rhetoric and the collective identity of his audience: A constitutive analysis of the “Stop the Steal” address
Abstract On January 6, 2021, Donald Trump’s supporters breached the United States Capitol, ending the country’s 223-...
Remove from SavedImpulse for criminality and its consequences on naïve audiences: Example of the Oyenusi movie and Nigerian youths
Abstract Movies have both positive and negative implications on the audience. Many concerned audiences have clamoured for refor...
Remove from SavedSocial media influencers’ posts on abortion and consensus formation among young adults in Lagos, Nigeria
Abstract The collective actions and influence of both formal and informal social groups often determine the way an individual fo...
Remove from SavedExperiences and challenges of female Muslim rappers in Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract The conservative nature of North-West society in Nigeria regarding gender roles has curtailed the participation of wome...
Remove from SavedDigital marketing in Africa: Challenges and prospects in Nigeria
Abstract Digital commerce and marketing have become an economic mainstay and indispensable tool for socio-economic development i...
Remove from SavedCognition under Simultaneous Exposure to Competing Heuristic Cues in Online Movie Reviews
Abstract Integrating the limited capacity of message processing theory and the heuristic view of persuasion, we examine how the ...
Remove from SavedInstant hashtagging#: The online “judge and jury”
The social media since its introduction has played countless roles in the society including free expression, vehicles for...
Remove from SavedDigital public sphere and modern newspapers’ roles in countering disinformation in pre-2023 general elections in Nigeria
Abstract The paper reviewed and discussed issues surrounding the roles of newspapers in countering disinformation in Nigeria par...
Remove from SavedAudience perception of the relevance of 21st century newspapers in the coverage of environmental news in Kenya
Abstract This research aims to explore the audience’s perception of the pertinence of print media as science instructors i...
Remove from SavedIntegrating artificial intelligence into the coverage of health issues by selected Nigerian newspapers
Abstract This analysis looked at how Artificial Intelligence is an integral part in the coverage and dissemination of health-re...
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