10 research outputs found
Investigating the impact of social media on academic performance of students in private universities in Ede, Osun State
No full textSocial media has become an integral part of students' lives, offering both opportunities and challenges for academic performance. However, excessive usage of social media can lead to distractions, stress, and negative impacts on academic responsibilities. This study aimed to investigate the impact of social media on academic performance among students in private universities in Ede, Osun State. Guided by the Uses and Gratifications Theory, this research employed a mixed-methods approach to gather comprehensive insights. The study involved a population of 500 students, with a sample size of 250 students selected through stratified random sampling. Data collection techniques included surveys and focus group discussions. The findings revealed a nuanced relationship between social media usage and academic outcomes. While students acknowledged the benefits of social media for academic communication and resource access, they also reported challenges such as distractions and stress associated with excessive usage. Furthermore, socio-demographic factors such as gender, age, and academic discipline influenced students' social media habits and perceptions of its impact on academic performance. The study recommended promoting balanced social media usage strategies and tailored interventions to optimize academic success. Educators and institutions should emphasize the importance of minimizing distractions while leveraging the potential benefits of social media for educational purposes. These findings underscore the need for evidence-based strategies to support students' academic achievements in the digital age
Knowledge, Perception and Attitude of Married Men towards Radio Health Messages on Family Planning
No full textRadio has played a significant role in the spread of health information and continues to do so. Examples of the many campaigns that have benefited from radio include those against HIV and AIDS, immunisation campaigns, oral rehydration therapy, the fight against malaria, the Kick Polio Out campaign, the Wash Your Hand campaign during the August 2014 Ebola outbreak, the Family Planning Adoption Campaign as well as the campaign against the recent Covid-19 Pandemic. Hence, this study aims at finding out the knowledge, perception and attitude of married male employees in South-West, Nigeria, about family planning based on their exposure to Radio Health Messages on family planning. With three objectives and three research hypotheses, this study was anchored on Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). This study employed the cross-sectional survey research design with questionnaire as the instrument of data collection. Using Multi-stage sampling technique and Cochran formula of sample size calculation, six hundred and thirty-four (634) respondents were selected as the sample size across nine local government areas chosen in the south-western part of Nigeria. Findings shows that married men's perceptions and knowledge of family planning were significantly influenced by Family Planning Radio Health Messages, but not their attitudes towards the practice. Also, it was revealed that respondents were aware of family planning and its purposes, as well as some of the methods and how to apply them but they disagreed that family planning (FP) is beneficial for women who are still having children and that FP radio health messages are frequently directed towards men. As recommendation, Family Planning Radio Health Messages focus more on teaching the target audience on the various family planning methods available and ensure that Family Planning Radio Health Messages take a very descriptive approach, painting a mental picture and semblance of reality for simple understanding due to the visual disadvantage of radio. Also, Family Planning Radio Health Messages should be refocused to target men not just women alone since men have the headship position to make some decisions in many families in the south-western part of Nigeria.
Keywords: Family Planning, Knowledge, Perception, Attitude, Married Men, South-West
Exploring Audience Perception on the Impacts of Religo-Culturo-Contextual Factors (RCCF) on Newspaper Salience and Framing of Child Defilement in Osun State
No full textThis study explored audience perception on the impacts of Religo-Culturo-Contextual Factors(RCCF) on Newspaper Salience and Framing of Child Defilement in Osun state. This study wasanchored on Social Judgement Theory (SJT). This study employed a qualitative research designusing in-depth interviews to explore audience perception on how Religo-Culturo-ContextualFactors (RCCF) influence newspaper salience and framing of child defilement. Purposive andConvenient Sampling techniques were used to select 15 participants who were knowledgeableabout the issue and could provide insights on the focus of this study. Results showed threerecurrent themes which are; selective media attention, victim-blaming, and diminished publicawareness. The findings revealed that RCCF strongly influence which child defilement cases arecovered by newspapers and how prominently they are reported to the media. Participantsindicated that newspapers often give less attention to cases involving influential community orreligious figures. Also, it was found that inadequate and biased media coverage discouragesfamilies from seeking justice for child defilement, as the crime is often framed as private or lesssevere matter with blames on the victims at times. This study recommend that newspapersshould adopt more balanced and sensitive rather than reinforcing cultural and religious biases.Also, journalists in Osun State should be trained to recognize and counteract RCCF in theirreporting to ensure that all child defilement cases receive fair and consistent coverage. Lastly,media organizations should collaborate with NGOs to raise awareness about the legal and humanrights dimensions of child defilement to counter RCCF-driven narratives that stigmatize victims
Influence of Whatsapp Broadcast Messages On Interpersonal Relationship Between Youths and Parents
No full textWhatsApp, a digital platform, with broadcast messaging as one of its features, enables users tosend a single message to several contacts at once, promoting effective informationtransmission.This study examined the influence of WhatsApp broadcast messages oninterpersonal relationship between youths and parents. The study defines the problem, first,defining the importance of a good interpersonal relationship between youths and their parentsand then going further to investigate the influence of broadcast messages on the interpersonalrelationship between youths and parents. The survey research method was employed in thisstudy and questionnaire was used for data collection from the selected 100 respondents. Findingsof the study reveal that parents make use of WhatsApp broadcast messages to communicate withtheir youth children, though, youths see some of these messages as information overload.Findings also reveal that respondents do not feel WhatsApp broadcast messages have improvedthe depth of communication or relationship between themselves and their parents/children. Thestudy however recommends that both parents and youth should intentionally build stronginterpersonal relationship as WhatsApp broadcast messages cannot and should not replace theemotional connections that come from face-to-face conversations
Benin Bronzes: Restitution and Reparation
No full textCardozo\u27s FAME Center, Art Law Society and Black Law Students Association will present a virtual panel: Benin Bronzes: Restitution and Reparation. The panelists will address the positions of Nigeria, US Museums, European Museums and US DNA Descendants regarding their respective interests in the Benin Bronzes.
Moderator: David Rudenstine, Prof. Rudenstine is the Sheldon H. Solar Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus of Cardozo Law School. He is also an author on the historical British Parliamentary reports justifying retention of the Elgin Marbles.
Panelists: Deadria Farmer-Paellmann, J.D., M.A. Executive Director, Restitution Study Group. RSG advocates for the interest of the African-American descendants of slaves sold for the bronze “manillas” melted down to create the Benin Bronzes. Moyosore Okediji, University of Texas, Professor Art History, African Art. Chika Okeke-Agulu, Princeton University, Professor of Art and Archaeology and African American Studies, Director, Africa World Initiative and Program in African Studies African and African Diaspora. Kevin Tervala, Baltimore Museum of Art, Associate Curator of African and Oceanic Art, Department Head, Arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. William Pearlstein, lawyer in New York experienced in cultural heritage matters, will discuss some of the legal issues affecting the US Museums, Nigerians and US DNA Descendants.
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Public perception of radio campaign messages in managing COVID-19 pandemic in selected states, Nigeria
No full textThe study examined public perception of Nigeria Center of Disease Control’s (NCDC) radio campaign messages in managing the Covid-19 pandemic in three selected states in the south-western part of the country. A survey research design was adopted with a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. A sample size of 400 respondents was chosen through the multistage approach. The study revealed that the residents in selected states in South-Western Nigeria reported exposure to radio campaign messages on COVID-19 preventive measures and perceived that the messages influenced the awareness and adoption of COVID-19 preventive measures. It was recommended that behavioral change communication experts and public health officers at all levels should leverage the reliability and spread of radio among the populace to disseminate public health issues
Carbon (IV) oxide adsorption efficiency of functionalized HKUST-1, IRMF-1, and UiO-66 metal organic frameworks
No full textThe ever-increasing consumption of fossil fuels to meet up with the global economic and industrial energy needs has led to climatic change due to uncontrollable emission of a major greenhouse gas (CO2). As a way of mitigating the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, search for effective and efficient solid adsorbent has been at the front burner of current scientific research. A class of solid adsorbent known as metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have demonstrated immense potentials for CO2 adsorption due to its porous, high thermal and chemical stability, high versatility and ease of production. Upon functionalization, the adsorption efficiency of this class of materials was found to improve tremendously. In this review, the CO2 capture and sequestration potentials of three MOFs (UiO-66, HKUST-1, and MOF-5) and their composites were investigated in the search for economical, stable, and highly selective novel adsorbents for CO2 adsorption. © 2023 The Author(s)
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice towards Media Campaigns against Gender-Based Violence among Adults in Southwest Nigeria
No full textThis study investigated the level of knowledge, attitudes and practice towards media campaigns against gender-based violence among adults in Southwest Nigeria. The researcher used a mixed methods approach comprising a survey and key informant interview. The researcher used a mixed methods approach consisting of a survey and key informant interviews to gain quantitative and qualitative insight into the study. The study findings showed that media campaigns have been effective in raising awareness about GBV, with a significant positive relationship between exposure to media campaigns and perceived awareness (r=0.741; p< 0.01), knowledge (r=0.812; p<0.01), and attitudes (r=0.856; p<0.01) towards GBV. The findings from qualitative data confirmed quantitative data by highlighting the importance of opinion leaders and community based initiatives in disseminating information and promoting attitude change. The study thus concluded that media campaigns effectively create awareness about GBV. Hence, the study recommended a multichannel approach to campaigns using traditional and digital media to reach a wider audience. Therefore, more opinion leaders should be engaged in interpreting and disseminating information on GBV to their social networks. There is also a need to increase support services such as counselling, legal aid and shelter for victims and complainants
VOTING PATTERNS AND MEDIA INFLUENCE IN NIGERIA’S FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (1999–2023): A MEDIA HISTORICAL ANALYSIS
No full textThe presidential elections in Nigeria receive massive scholarly coverage because of the exquisite nature of the socio-political environment of the country and the symbolic nature of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in influencing electoral integrity. This paper examines how the FCT has voted since 1999, to 2023, with the discussion being whether the media has influenced the perception and choices of voters. It analyses electoral decisions in relation to changing trends, based on Agenda-Setting Theory. It examines the effects of identity politics, the influence of protest history, and exposure to both real and digital media. The qualitative design was utilised, with in-depth interviews with the stakeholders of the six FCT Area Councils and documentary sources. As the findings indicate, the FCT traditionally favoured ruling parties since 1999; however, the 2019 and 2023 elections resulted in a break, as determined by EndSARS, ethnicity, religion, and the mobilizing influence of the media, particularly social media. The paper concludes that the FCT is a reflection of the general trends of democracy in Africa, in which media power and identity politics are becoming progressively more dominant determinants of election results
Growth and physiology of a dominant understory shrub, Hamamelis virginiana, following canopy disturbance in a temperate hardwood forest
No full textAs global climatic changes increase plant susceptibility to large-scale disturbances like drought and pathogens, understory responses to these disturbances will become increasingly important to long-term forest dynamics. To better understand understory responses to canopy disturbance, we measured changes in the growth and physiology of the dominant understory shrub, American witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), in response to girdling of canopy oaks in a northeastern U.S. temperate hardwood forest. Changes in the growth and physiology of H. virginiana may be important to the regeneration of northeastern temperate forests, as this common shrub largely shapes the microenvironment for seedlings on the forest floor where it occurs. Canopy disturbance by girdling resulted in significant increases in light and soil nitrogen availability. In response to these environmental changes, basal-area growth of H. virginiana increased by an average 334%. This growth increase corresponded to significant increases in foliar nitrogen, respiration, and leaf chlorophyll and carotenoid concentrations. These findings indicate improved environmental conditions and increased growth for this understory shrub following the loss of dominant canopy trees. This study suggests that following large-scale canopy disturbance, H. virginiana and shrubs like it may play an important role in competing for soil N and shading seedlings of regenerating canopy species.The presentation of the authors' names and (or) special characters in the title of the pdf file of the accepted manuscript may differ slightly from what is displayed on the item page. The information in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript reflects the original submission by the author
