1.1INTRODUCTION The fact that communication regard at area of print media is an indispensable factor in all aspects of human relation, is now too obvious to require any emphasis. As it was, the world revolves around the forum of communication networks. In the communication network, the print media serve as the bedrock, supplying all the necessary ingredients for the smooth and uninterrupted flow of information. Indeed, the role of print media in the communication process is very vital in th...
ABSRACT The broadcast media occupy a significant place in developed and growing democracies worldwide, providing media consumers with diverse entertainment and information products, impacting culture and helping define social reality. There is an increasing global demand for broadcast media. As the use of radio broadcast media increases in Ghana, the concern about the standard of journalistic practice has become a problem. The study investigated the knowledge and practice of media ethi...
Abstract: Journalists are deemed as custodians of press freedom and it is their onus to feel ethically obliged to give their audiences information that is of public interest. In this study, we examined the extent to which journalists reflect on the code of conduct to make decisions on how to gather information, package information ,publish and distribute stories in media. Investigations were made on which decisions were made when to select appropriate channels are used to break the story; if...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to assess the determinants of contraceptive use among females in Ghana. The rate of contraceptive use among females in Ghana is very low. That leads to high fertility, high maternal mortality and high infant mortality in the country. So to improve the overall reproductive health status of women, it is important to encourage contraceptive use among women. This study investigates the effects of some demographic, social programmatic factors on current use of con...
ABSTRACT Although most studies have investigated demographic and socioeconomic determinants that influence birth location preferences and child vaccination, there is limited knowledge on the role the mass media plays in awareness creation and health decision making. Notwithstanding its critical role in health decisions, it is evident that the impact of the media on health outcomes varies across education groups. As a result, the objective of this study is to examine the role of the mass media...
ABSTRACT The study was all about the relationship between the usage of media of communication and employee job satisfaction. This research was conducted in Arusha, Singida, and Babati urban water authorities. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the relationship between usage of print media and employee job satisfaction, to assess the relationship between the usage of non-print media and employee job satisfaction and to examine the relationship between usage of modern media...
ABSTRACT The main objectives of the study was to uncover the effects of HIV/ AIDS on academic performance among children, it more specifically sought to find out the factors contribution to rapid spread of HIV/ AIDS, causes of poor academic performance, and the effects of HIV/AIDS on academic performance It was carried out in Butula Division ofBusia District in Kenya It was based on hypothesis that there is a relationship between HIV/ AIDS prevalence and socio- economic conditions of househol...
ABSTRACT Drug abuse in secondary schools in Kenya has been on the increase and identified as one of the major causes of indiscipline and unrest among students. The marked increase in consumption of both illegal and legal drugs in schools is continually highlighted in the local press media. The Ministry of Education and National Campaign against Drugs Abuse (NACADA) have shown great concern about the effects of this menace. This study sought to determine the infleunce of guidance and counselli...
Abstract: Chaya known as spinach tree, rich in vitamins and minerals, can grow under drought, low soil fertility conditions and tolerant to insect pest and could be used to tackle malnutrition problem in eastern Ethiopia. Thus the first step is to establish the propagation and field establishment method. This experiment was conducted to assess effect of rooting media, number of nodes and farm yard manure (FYM) on rooting, seedling establishment and early growth of chaya at farm at Dire Dawa ...
INTRODUCTION 1.1BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYThe media as the watchdog of the society aluminates its light on the society not forgetting its responsibility of entertainment, information and educating its audience as to keep them abreast of the dynamism of the world, condemning the ills of the government and the governed, all geared towards a better society. Median practitioners by implication covers all the people who are trained in the art of journalism and work in radio and television sta...
ABSTRACT This study explored the perceived circumstances surrounding inmates of the Senior Correctional Centre‟s involvement in criminal acts, all a bid to find out theses young offenders‟ thoughts about electronic media violence and their involvement in crime. The meanings which the inmates themselves made of their perceived risk factors were also of great interest. Using the social learning theory by Albert Bandura (1977) as the anchor of this study and guided by other studies on the su...
ABSTRACT Crystalloid solutions are used in clinical practice for resuscitation and correction of electrolyte imbalances. However, up to 25% of individuals may develop dysfunctions of haemostasis following fluid infusions, complicating resuscitation and outcome. Studies on the effects of crystalloids solutions on human blood coagulation have produced conflicting results: either suggesting procoagulant effects or impaired coagulation. The mechanisms for these discrepant results remain unclear....
ABSTRACT Media and Christianity like many organizations has experienced a rapid growth in spread of the gospel in masses and this has called upon for the reshaping of the structure of the church and application of the modern equipments to help enhance the objective of the Church according to St. Mathew 28:18-19 which says: “... Go ye therefore, and teach all nations ... in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have co...
ABSTRACT With the growth of entertainment education serial dramas worldwide and the general evaluation research on their impacts on the audience, this study toed a different line by looking at the rationale behind the production, its contents and how the contents promote social change. Social change has received minimal consideration in edutainment research here in Ghana. By finding out how YOLO, an edutainment programme promotes social change through edutainment, interviewing the producer of...
ABSTRACT The various literature studies intended to the mass media role in the national development and this clear in the area of political leadership. In this study, the researcher decided to draw home the Tourism that without a national political consciousness and viable political participation resulting in good leadership, there could be no genuine national development. The mass media is the fourth estate of government had been assigned the various responsibilities in the society including...