Abstract Discourses framing football reflect dominant, possibly, contesting „truths‟, which themselves are linked to power relations and struggles within a given society. This study analyses the framing of the Zimbabwe men‟ national football team (popularly known as The Zimbabwe Warriors) in The Sunday Mail, The Patriot and the Daily News on Sunday from March 2015 to April 2016. The three newspapers were purposively selected for being weeklies with a national coverage. A comparative ana...
ABSTRACT A combination of economic growth and committed revenue raising should give most governments considerable scope to devote increased resources in addressing the issue of poverty. In fighting poverty we need to briefly review the extent and nature of poverty across nationals. We then consider the role of the media and revenue raising tools that can hamper social expenditure. Pove1iy is a state of insolvency in which man cannot meet all the obligations required for survival. In handling ...
Abstract The study explored the uptake of converged newsroom platforms in Zimbabwe focusing on Media Centre from 2016 to date. The study aimed to explore the uptake of a converged newsroom platforms in Zimbabwe focusing on Media Centre from 2016 up to date; determine how converged newsroom platforms enhance democracy and free circulation of news across the globe; and establish how converged newsroom platforms lead to multitasking while enforcing professionalism. The study was qualitative in n...
The aim of this study was to determine the nutritive value and safety of media (Sudanese thin porridges). Samples were collected from different locations in Khartoum State. The samples were medidat tamur, millet medida and medidat um genger. The moisture content of Um ginger in Khartoum North, Omdurman and Khartoum was 67.57%, 65.45% and 63.83%, respectively. Date medida was 64.48%, 63.09% and 67.19%, respectively. Millet medida was 67.48%, 65.22% and 66.98%, respectively. Ash content ...
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ABSTRACT Copious research studies from the Western World and sub-Saharan Africa, especially, those of Singer and Singer (1990-2001) have confirmed the high level of exposure of children to the electronic media and particularly, television. In Nigeria, the influence of violent television and video messages on children has not really been adequately addressed. This study was conceptualized to serve as a reference point for curriculum developers and media educators in the educational sector of ...
Abstract/Overview Stress is a major global health challenge affecting the well-being of service providers especially those working in the human service sectors like: teachers, health care providers and media specialists. Specifically, the study determined school physical environmental factors responsible for stressful experience among teachers in special primary schools. The study employed descriptive research design. The target population was 138 teachers in special primary schools and 4...
ABSTRACT Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that damages cells of the body‟s immune system. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from damages caused by HIV in the immune system. HIV/AIDS affects both the young and the old regardless of their gender, economic or social status. It is a killer disease which has continued to pose a grave threat to the health, economic, social and living standards of the community and more so to the y...
ABSTRACT Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that damages cells of the body‟s immune system. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from damages caused by HIV in the immune system. HIV/AIDS affects both the young and the old regardless of their gender, economic or social status. It is a killer disease which has continued to pose a grave threat to the health, economic, social and living standards of the community and more so to the ...
CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.0 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDYOne of the major functions of the mass media is the provision of adequate information about ongoings or current events in the society as a way of serving the public what they need to know.The news media in particular serve this basic human needs by providing information on WHO? , WHAT? , WHY? , WHERE? And HOW?, Relaying to the public. It is possible to argue that there is no particular time the public is more in need of information from the me...
ABSTRACTThe study assessed the roles of media in promoting women’s right in Uganda: A case study of Uganda Broadcasting Corporation. The research was triggered by rampant domestic violence against women which has been widely reported in Uganda. The researcher used a case study research and employed both quantitative research approach using questionnaires to responses and understanding on issues being investigated. The specific objectives of the study were; to assess the roles of media...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study is to describe the contribution of local media in Mogadishu, with a view of suggesting practical recommendations to enhance peace building. In addition, it will also test the null hypotheses of no significant relationship between contributions of local media in peace building. The study adopted a descriptive co-relational, expost facto and a cross-sectional survey research design. The descriptive co-relational design was used to establish the relationship b...
Abstract Considering the efforts to resolve the societal phenomenon of violence against women, universal in all countries, information, awareness-raising and the role of the media are regarded as key targets. According to the European Commission (2010), the media sector is the most important source of information. Consequently, this paper aimed to look at the roles male and female voices play in reporting Gender Based Violence in the media. The media plays a big role not only in creating awa...
ABSTRACT Telecommunication plays a significant role in the country's economic development. Firms' profitability, growth and survival depend upon efficiency and effectiveness of data, voice and media transmission. Across section survey of five customer care centers owned by three mobile service providers was done. Simple Random sampling was carried out to sample 150 mobile subscribers apportioned in proportion h/-.their market share. '" Since this is an industry characterized by high competit...
ABSTRACT This project gives a description of the practical knowledge and working experience acquired by me, during my staying my school and some research made so far. In that case I started the project with a brief description of the introduction/ back ground statement of problems objective of the study its significance and etc. Furthermore, my special achievements is that I gained some practical experience that can and forwards work in nay local government/ company the project covered for t...