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Factors and challenges influencing impression management practices among Arab researchers in mass communication on Academic Social Networks [PDF]

Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics
The study aims to explore the motivations and challenges affecting the utilization of Academic Social Networks among Arab mass communication researchers.
Dina Elkhattat, Dina Elkhattat, Alyaa Anter   +2 more
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Gender mainstreaming as an essential part of journalism education in India [PDF]

World of Media, 2020
The present paper posits relevance of gender mainstreaming (GM) in journalism education, which can redress rising gender discrimination, violence, and gap in media ethics, professionalism and journalistic practices. Reasons are embedded in the structural,
Gita Bamezai, Aanaya Roy, Anupriya Roy, Shashi Chhetri   +3 more
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Uses and challenges of Freedom of Information Act among journalists in Kogi State, Nigeria

Cogent Arts & Humanities, 2023
The study examined the uses and challenges of Freedom of Information Act, 2011 among journalists in Kogi State. It specifically assessed the knowledge level of Freedom of Information Act among the journalists, the extent of usage as well as the ...
James Dada Mohammed, Olubunmi Fumilayo Agbana, Fidelis Otebe, Victoria Anum, Mohammed Shaibu Onakpa, Comfort Ajuma Ogwo   +5 more
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Communicating health crisis: a content analysis of global media framing of COVID-19 [PDF]

Health Promotion Perspectives, 2020
Background: This study examines the global media framing of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to understand the dominant frames and how choice of words compares in the media.
Jude Nwakpoke Ogbodo, Emmanuel Chike Onwe, Joseph Chukwu, Chinedu Jude Nwasum, Ekwutosi Sanita Nwakpu, Simon Ugochukwu Nwankwo, Samuel Nwamini, Stephen Elem, Nelson Iroabuchi Ogbaeja   +8 more
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Health belief model and behavioural practice of urban poor towards COVID-19 in Nigeria

Heliyon, 2021
Poor adherence to promoting health behaviours is a significant challenge for prevention and management of infectious respiratory diseases. Non-pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) remain a proven behavioural practice for reducing the spread of the severe ...
Evaristus Adesina, Olusola Oyero, Lanre Amodu, Emmanuel Amoo, Kehinde Oyesomi, Babatunde Adeyeye, Darlynton Yartey   +6 more
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The Public and Public Relations: Examining their nexus in environmental pollution, laws, and policies of government [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2020
Goals 6, 13, 14, and 15 of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) share global concerns of making the earth cleaner for human habitation. In Nigeria, pollution thrives despite the government’s laws and policies. In the country, opinions
Odiboh Oscar, George Tayo, Salau Odunayo, Ekanem Thelma, Yartey Darlynton, Banda Mercy   +5 more
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Data on information sources, knowledge and practice on hepatitis B virus in southwest Nigeria

Data in Brief, 2020
In response to the global call for strategic information to understand viral hepatitis, the dataset provides information on the use information sources on hepatitis B virus (HBV) by residents of Southwest Nigeria. The data further shows the knowledge and
Evaristus Adesina, Olusola Oyero, Nelson Okorie, Lanre Amodu, Babatunde Adeyeye, Darlynton Yartey   +5 more
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Perceived public alarm and comprehension of risk communication messages about Lassa fever in Nigeria: a gauge of the risk communication model

Frontiers in Communication, 2023
IntroductionLassa fever constitutes a threat to the public health system in Nigeria with the reoccurring annual epidemics and its attendant risk communication intervention challenges.ObjectiveThis study examined the influence of public alarm (if any) on ...
Charity Amaka Ben-Enukora, Olusola Oyero, Nelson Okorie, Agwu Agwu Ejem, Adelabu Toafeek Omowale   +4 more
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Parental Engagement in Promoting Awareness of Contraceptive Use among Female Students in Nigeria and Cameroon

Al-Sihah: The Public Health Science Journal, 2023
Despite government and non-governmental organizations' efforts, contraceptive utilization in Nigeria remains low. Similarly, Cameroon faces high maternal mortality and low contraceptive prevalence.
Rasaq Muhammed Adisa, Fabiolla Michelle Masso, Patrick Udende, Yusuf Ajani Sholola, Mahamood Ahmad Fahmi, Oba Abdulkadir La'aro   +5 more
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Newspaper depiction of mental illness in Nigeria

Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2023
Mental illness is fast becoming a leading cause of global disease burden, yet this aspect of public health remains highly neglected in Nigeria. The public relies on newspapers for diverse information needs and the way newspapers portray mental illness ...
Joshua Erubami, Paul Bebenimibo, Gregory Ezeah, Omanwa Muobike   +3 more
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