[Commlist] JCMR Releases Vol. 14, No. 2, October 2022 edition – 30th Issue published

*JCMR Releases Vol. 14, No. 2, October 2022 edition – 30^th Issue*

We are pleased to announce the release of Volume 14, Number 2, October 
2022 edition of the /Journal of Communication and Media Research/ (JCMR) 
which is the journal’s 30^th issue since it started publication in 2009. 
Every issue has been released regularly and on schedule in April and 
October of every year.

The Volume 14, Number 2, October 2022 issue focuses on *COVID-19 
Pandemic Coverage, Media & Public Relations, Media for Development, and 
Films & Film Production.* The issue contains 17 articles written by 32 
authors (28 from Nigeria, two from Kenya, one from the United States of 
America, and one from Zimbabwe).  Soft copies in PDF are being sent to 
contributors through email. The online versions of the abstracts and 
full articles are also being uploaded onto our website: 
https://www.jcmrjournal.org <https://www.jcmrjournal.org> Interested 
readers are free to order for either the print version or freely 
download the abstracts and full articles from our website.

/We are also pleased to inform you that the Editors have graciously 
extended the period of submission of articles for the *Volume 15, Number 
1 (April 2023 issue)* by two weeks from 15^th October to 30^th October 
2022.//We therefore urge you to send in your manuscripts in Microsoft 
Word attachment to: (jcmrjournal209 /at/ gmail.com) 
<mailto:(jcmrjournal209 /at/ gmail.com)> before the *new **deadline of October 
30, 2022.*/

Below are the contents page and list of contributors of the Volume 14, 
Number 2, October 2022 issue:

*JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA RESEARCH*

*ISSN 2141 - 5277*

*Volume 14 Number 2            OCTOBER  2022*

*Contents*

*COVID-19 PANDEMIC COVERAGE*

/Olalekan Salmon Otun, Kolade Ajilore, Ph.D., & Karibi Benson Bobmanuel: /

Nigerian newspapers’ coverage of COVID-19 pandemic: Content analysis of 
/The Guardian/ and /The Nation./

/Ngozi Joy Onyechi, Ph.D.:/

Influence of mass media exposure on knowledge, attitude and practice of 
COVID-19 preventive strategies among Nigerian mass media users.

/Clemenciana Mukenge, Ph.D.: /

COVID-19 Coverage in Zimbabwean media: Implications for communication 
strategies.

*MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS*

/Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, Ph.D., Husseini Hassan Shaibu, Ph.D., & 
Babatunde Faustino: /

News commercialization and public relations practice: Insights from 
Nigerian practitioners.

/Kolade Ajilore, Ph.D. & Kunle Ogedengbe, Ph.D.: /

Customer receptivity of Nigerian insurance companies’ public relations 
activities.

/Chike Walter Duru, Ph.D.: /

Relationship between practical journalism training, experience and 
excellence in media relations’ practice.

/Martin Kuria Githinji, Ph.D. & Ann Waihuini Njuguna: /

Internal corporate communication and employee productivity in Kenya: The 
case of Plan International Kenya.

*MEDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT*

/Ikaderinyo Furomfate, Ph.D.: /

De-westernization and de-neocolonisation in media and communication 
discourse: An African perspective of global expectations.

/Adenike Adedayo Ogunshe: /

Decatastrophising the hilarious re-victimisation and re-stigmatisation 
of child-rape victims through bleeding journalism.

/Gloria Odunayo Emechebe, Stephen Damilola Odebiyi, Ayanfeoluwa Oyewo, 
Ph.D., Obaloluwa Oyewo & Olusola Oyewo, Ph.D.: /

Assessment of the frame patterns of Nigerian newspapers in the reportage 
of financial corruption in Nigeria.

/Desmond Okocha, Ph.D. & Akpandem James: /

Assessment of peace journalism in the quest for harmony in Nigeria’s 
pluralistic society.

/Ademola Adeleke & Edith Ohaja, Ph.D.: /

Inclusive education: Identifying and addressing the challenges of 
studying mass communication with visual impairment at the University of 
Nigeria, Nsukka.

/Patrick Akpoghiran, Ph.D.: /

Role of the media in deconstructing national values as framework for 
leadership in Nigeria.

/Omolola Oluwasola, Goodluck Layefa & Israel Oluwaseun Taiwo: /

Use of digital marketing communication strategies in the promotion of 
higher education in selected private universities in South West, Nigeria.

*FILMS & FILM PRODUCTION*

/Añulika Agina, Ph.D.: /

A global company for Nollywood: A conversation with Filmhouse Cinemas’ 
co-founder, Moses Babatope.

/Emmanuel Inyang, Ph.D., Essien Oku Essien: /

Reality distortion and its effect on selected Hollywood herculean films.

/Karudapuram Supriya, Ph.D.: /

Savior myths, savior colonialism, “poverty porn” and the Indian /Slumdog 
Millionaire /movie.

*BOOK REVIEW*

/Umaru A. Pate, Ph.D.: /

/Saving the News/: Lessons for Nigeria.**

**

*_JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA RESEARCH_*

*CONTRIBUTORS   Vol. 14 No. 2  OCTOBER  2022*

*__**_AMERICA, UNITED STATES OF_*

*Supriya, Karudapuram E., Ph.D.,*(also known as Dr. Supriya Karudapuram) 
is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, 
University of North Dakota, 213 O’Kelly, Grand Forks ND, U.S.A. He 
specializes in postcolonial power relations and cultural identity with 
emphasis in Indian identity.

*_KENYA_*

*Githinji, Martin Kuria, Ph.D.,* is a communication expert and lecturer 
in the Department of Communication, Media Film and Theater Studies, 
School of Performing and Creative Arts, Kenyatta University, Kenya. His 
research interests include media studies, corporate communication and 
development communication.

*Njuguna, Ann Waihuini* is a communications specialist in strategic and 
technical communications handling corporate communications, branding, 
campaigns, behaviour change communication and communication for 
development. She works with Options Consultancy as the Head of 
Communications for The Girl Generation-Support to Africa Led Movement to 
end Female Genital Mutilation/Cut. Prior to joining Options Consultancy, 
Ann worked at Plan International Kenya.

*_ZIMBABWE_*

*Mukenge, Clemenciana, Ph.D.,* is a lecturer in the Department of 
Creative Media and Communication, University of Zimbabwe, Mount 
Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe. Her research interests are health 
communication, language and media and new media.

*_NIGERIA_*

*Adeleke, Ademola Abdulrauf*holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass 
Communication from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is a film 
producer, actor and screen writer with Creat! Creativity Limited, 
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

*Agina, Añulika, Ph.D.,* is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at SOAS 
University of London, United Kingdom.

*Ajilore, Kolade, Ph.D.,* is a Professor and Head, Department of Mass 
Communication, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. 
His interest is in brand communication, conflict reporting and health 
communication.

*Akpoghiran, Patrick Idamah, Ph.D.,* is a Senior Lecturer and Head, 
Department of Mass Communication, Western Delta University, Oghara, 
Delta State, Nigeria. His area of research interest: Environmental 
Communication Management.

*Benson, BobManuel Karibi* is a Lecturer in the Department of Mass 
Communication, Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria. 
His areas of research interest include Development Communication, 
Broadcasting, Gender relations and Health Communication.

*Duru, Chike Walter, Ph.D.,* is an Assistant Professor of Communication 
and Multimedia Design, Department of Communication and Multimedia 
Design, School of Arts and Sciences, American University of Nigeria, 
Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

*Emechebe, Gloria Ifechukwu Odunayo* holds Bachelor and Master’s degrees 
in Mass Communication. She is interested in the fields of media and 
communication.

*Essien, Essien Oku* is a graduate of the Department of Mass 
Communication, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Cross 
River State, Nigeria (recently renamed as University of Cross River 
State).**

*Faustino, Babatunde* is a doctoral student in the Department of Mass 
Communication, University of Lagos. His areas of expertise are 
Advertising, Public Relations and Development Communication; with 
research interest in in gender studies, social inclusion, political 
communication, media and cultural studies, indigenous communication and 
popular culture.

*Furomfate, Ikaderinyo Ibambo, Ph.D.,* is a lecturer in the Department 
of Mass Communication, University of Africa, Toru – Orua, Bayelsa State

*Inyang, Emmanuel Nyong, Ph. D.,* is a senior lecturer in the Department 
of Mass Communication, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, 
Cross River State, Nigeria (recently renamed as University of Cross 
River State). He teaches development communication, research and film 
studies. He is a film critic and specializes in film theory and 
aesthetics.**

*James, Akpandem Friday* is a postgraduate student in the Department of 
Mass Communication, Bingham University, Nigeria. He is a former Managing 
Editor/Chief Executive Officer of Daily Independent Newspapers Limited. 
He holds an MBA in Leadership Studies from the University of Liverpool, 
United Kingdom and Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts from 
the University of Uyo, Nigeria. His areas of interest include Public 
Relations, Journalism and Strategic Communication.**

*Layefa, Goodluck* is a lecturer in the Department of Media and 
Communication Studies, Afe Babalola University, Ado- Ekiti, Nigeria. His 
teaching and research interests are media and society, mass 
communication theories and research methodology.

*Odebiyi, Stephen Damilola*holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from the 
Department of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, 
Nigeria. His research interest covers the aspects of media studies and 
applied communication.

*Ogedengbe, Kunle, Ph.D.,* is a Senior Lecturer in the Mass 
Communication Department and the Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts, 
Management and Social Sciences at Trinity University, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos 
State, Nigeria. His interest is in public relations, advertising, 
strategic communication, international communication, marketing 
communication, development communication, sports communication, 
journalism and media studies.

*Ogunshe, Adenike Adedayo* is a microbiologist and a director of 
Pegasus-Zion Community & Environmental Health, Nigeria, Ibadan, Nigeria. 
Her areas of research interest include, Community Health, Educational 
Health, Environmental Health, General Public Health, Health, Safety & 
Environment, Gender-Based Issues, Wellbeing & Wellness, as well as, 
STEM. She is also an Ambassador of the Federal Competition and Consumer 
Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria.

*Ogwezzy-Ndisika, Abigail Odozi, Ph.D.,* is the first female Professor 
of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, Nigeria. 
She has served as the Head of the Department. Her areas of expertise are 
Advertising, Public Relations and Development Communication; with 
research in gender studies, social inclusion, political communication, 
health communication, media and cultural studies, indigenous 
communication and popular culture.

*Ohaja, Edith Ugochi, Ph.D.,*is a Senior Lecturer at the Mass 
Communication Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, 
Nigeria. Her research interests include journalism, communication 
education, new media, the ethics and effects of mass communication.

*Okocha, Desmond Onyemechi, Ph.D.,*ORCID - 0000-0001-5070-280X, is a 
Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Mass Communication, Bingham 
University, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. He holds a B.A degree in Management 
from the United Kingdom, Master of Arts in Mass Communication from 
Sikkim Manipal University, India and PhD in Mass Communication from Nims 
University, Rajasthan, India. His research interests are in Media and 
Society, New Media, Corporate Communication and Automated Journalism.

*Oluwasola, Omolola *is a doctoral student in Communication and Language 
Arts, University of Ibadan and lecturer in the Department of Media and 
Communication Studies, Afe Babalola University, Ado- Ekiti, Nigeria. Her 
research interests are journalism, advertising, public relations, 
marketing communication, digital marketing and development communication. **

*Onyechi, Ngozi Joy Ph.D.,* is a senior lecturer at the Department of 
Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan. Her research 
areas focus on developmental communication (health and political 
communication) and media studies.

*Otun, Olalekan Salmon* is a Lecturer in the Department of Mass 
Communication, Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba campus, 
Lagos, Nigeria. His areas of research interest include: Public 
Relations, Advertising and Health Communication.

*Oyewo, Ayanfeoluwa, Ph.D.,* is a lecturer in the Faculty of 
Communication and Media Studies, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. She was 
previously a lecturer at Kola Daisi University, Ibadan in Nigeria. Her 
areas of interest are media studies with specific focus on safety of 
journalists; development communication and advocacy; crisis and conflict 
management; human, social and civic rights; children’s health and 
safety; and gender studies.

*Oyewo, Obaloluwa* is a chartered accountant and business scholar with 
particular emphasis on Entrepreneurship and Small business. He works at 
Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Nigeria where he lectures and performs 
other administrative duties. He is also a doctoral student of Business 
Administration (Entrepreneurship and Small Business) at Babcock 
University. His areas of interests are e-Eommerce, Financial Technology 
and Entrepreneurship. **

*Oyewo, Olusola Oyeyinka, Ph.D.,* is a Professor of 
Organizational/Applied Communication and Head, Department of 
Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan. Ibadan. Nigeria. 
His research focus and interests include: Rumour, Diversity Studies, 
Applied Communication, Organizational and Business Communication, 
Business Journalism, and Fake News.

*Pate, Umaru A., Ph.D.,*is a professor of mass communication and the 
Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria

*Shaibu, Husseini Hassan, Ph.D.* is an Adjunct Lecturer at the 
Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos and Head of 
Strategic Communication Department at the National Troupe of Nigeria, 
Federal Ministry of Information and Culture. He has considerable 
industry experience in Culture and Film Journalism, Broadcasting, Film 
Production Management and in Public Relations and Advertising.

*         Taiwo, Israel Oluwaseun* is a Lecturer at the Surveying and 
Geoinformatics Department of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti and a 
PhD student in the Remote Sensing and Geoscience Information System 
Department of the Federal University of Technology, Akure.

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