This study examined the role of the broadcast media in the management of environmental health issues in Enugu State, Nigeria. Although the mass media generally have a distinct presence in our homes today – providing us with a wealth of information on a multitude of channels – they are equally well established as parts of the social structures and world of values around us. This makes it imperative that we take an interest in the kinds of values the media promote in their work. When the ...
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to determine the role that the media and international relations played in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. The specific objectives were to examine the role of media and International Relations the effects of ethnic tensions, failure of international community to intervene in the genocide immediately it began, impunity and the failure of humanitarian intervention in the 1994 Rwanda genocide. Secondary data was used to investigate the role that the medi...
ABSTRACTThe mode and level of information dissemination are crucial to social development. The rural communities are basic in realizing social change. But these have to be intensively informed so as to adapt to the new ways of life. The media therefore take the challenge to continuously pass on information to the rural masses.This book presents the findings about the extent to which the media have served the rural communities with information, after studying whether the ru...
ABSTRACT The study examined the “role of mass media in reducing HIV/AJDS among infants in Uganda”. The study was carried out at UBC the national broadcaster. The study achieved the following objectives; to examine the role of mass media in combating HIV/AIDS, causes of HIV/AIDS, Effects of HIV/AIDS and measures to combat HIV/AIDS in Uganda. The researcher adopted the case study research design and correlation study design which explored role of mass media in combating HIV/AIDS in Uganda...
Abstract: This study explores the role of international media in changing the narrative of conflict in Rwanda and peace building after the genocide in 1994. To achieve this goal, the study focused on three specific objectives. First, it provided account of conflict and peace building efforts in Rwanda after the civil war and genocide of 1994. Second, it explained the influence of international media in the changing narrative of the conflict to shape peace building in Rwanda. Third, the study...
ABSTRACT The rise of the internet has had a major impact on journalism development across the world, Ghana being no exception. Its influence can be seen in the rise of new media platforms such as online news websites, blogs and social media. As a result of this, the traditional notion of intermedia agenda-setting in Ghana, which existed among the legacy media has been questioned. This study explored the phenomenon of intermedia agenda-setting among two social media platforms — Twitter and I...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of livestock rustling on headteachers’ instructional leadership in public primary schools in Laikipia North Sub-County. This study was guided by the following objectives: to determine how livestock rustling affects headteachers’ supervision of instruction in public primary schools in Laikipia North Sub-County; to determine how livestock rustling affects headteachers’ provision of instructional resources in public primary s...
Abstract: This study examined the sociality of two phylogenetically closely related otomyine, murid rodent species that display differences in social behaviour in the wild. A fundamental characteristic of sociality in mammals is the ability to recognise conspecifics and discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar animals. In rodents, olfactory cues serve as the main source of such recognition and has been linked to dopaminergic reward centres in the brain, structures and regions responsible...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of socially maladjusted behaviour on the academic performance of learners in public primary schools in Kasarani District of Nairobi County Kenya.The researcher used descriptive survey in the study. In this study, the target population used was 700 respondents that comprised learners from various public primary schools sampled, all head teachers, deputy head teachers, and teachers in Kasarani sub - county. Questionnaires, an observat...
Abstract Food insecurity persists in emerging countries as a result of low agricultural production and rising food prices. Despite the significant impact of credit on agricultural output, most smallholder farmers, particularly in rural regions, lack access to credit. Social networks have a significant impact on farmer behavior and, could influence their credit decisions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of social networks on smallholder access to institutional input cre...
ABSTRACT Over the last two decades, linguistic studies on texting have largely focused on person-to-person practices such that the use of text messages in other language domains, for instance the electronic media, is largely under-researched. To fill the gap, the present study examined the discourse of SMS messages posted during radio panel discussions in Ghana in order to determine whether the messages could be labelled as a special discourse type. The study was based on a corpus of approxim...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVAL iiDEDICATION jjjACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivLIST OF ACRONYMS vLIST OF FIGURES viLIST OF TABLES viiTABLE OF CONTENTS viiiABSTRACT xiCHAPTER ONE 1GENERAL INTRODUCTION 11.0 Introduction1.1 Background of the study 11.2 Statement of the Problem 21.3 Objectives of the study 21.3.1 General objective 21.3.2 General objective of the study 21.3.3 Specific objectives 21.4 Research Questions 31.5 Scope of the study 31.5.1 Content scope 31.5.2 Geographical scope 31,5.3 Time scop...
Abstract Numerous worldwide institutions have encountered challenges in achieving their intended objectives. These difficulties have even caused some organizations to collapse, resulting in more significant and costly issues. Performance management systems in organizations have been considered the most significant. Therefore, effective performance management systems have numerous benefits for any organization, and performance management stands as a primary responsibility of HR. The performan...
The International Labour Organization estimates that, globally, about 2.2 million people die annually from occupational accidents and diseases another 270 million suffer from serious non-fatal injuries while 160 million fall ill for shorter or longer periods from work-related causes. The estimated costs of occupational accidents and occupational diseases amount to approximately 4 percent of the world’s gross domestic product. This implies a considerable loss resulting to negative impact on ...
INTRODUCTION In democratic society, we have many freedoms that we can exercise within certain limits. However, in enjoying our freedoms, we do not have the right to have the way that infringes the freedom of others. We must act in a responsible manner by showing concern for other, like wise business organizations are expected to act in a responsible way towards its host community and the society in general. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Social responsibility is a philosophy which states tha...