Research
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Ondo and Edo Elections 2020: A Distribution Analysis of Information Disorder via Media Channels
Introduction The impact of media technology on democracy is coming under increased scrutiny all over the world. New media’s disruption…
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Fact-Checking in an Infodemic: Examining the Information Ecosystem in West Africa
Abstract Information disorder is a growing concern in the global information ecosystem. Advances in technologies have liberalised information access and…
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Assessing Fact-checking Competence of Journalism Lecturers in Ondo State Tertiary Institutions
Abstract The journalism business has moved from using conventional media like radio, television or print media for information dissemination, thanks…
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Tackling ‘Fake News’ in Nigeria through Developing Fact-checking Skills of Journalism Students
Abstract The pace at which misinformation, disinformation and fake news spread in the world has necessitated the need for fact…
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Information Disorder in The Media: Implication For National Security In The Sub-Region Of West Africa: The Case of Ghana
A Working Paper for the Kwame Karikari Fellowship for the 2021 Session Abstract The implication of ‘information disorder’ on national…
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The concept of Information Disorder: An examination of the KAP of Communication Students of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana (Preliminary Report I)
This study is aimed at finding out the knowledge attitudes and practices of audiences, in this instance, tertiary education students…
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Doubting Covid-19 Data: An Analysis of Comments on NCDC Daily Tweets on Rising New Confirmed Cases
Summary With the recent hike in the number of new covid-19 infections, there are concerns about a possible second wave.…
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Fact-Checking Researchers’ Contributions to the Literature of Information Disorder Ecosystem in Nigeria: The Dubawa Example
Abstract Experts have decried the dearth of evidence-based research around the information disorder ecosystem in Nigeria. As fact-checking research is…
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Examining National Orientation Agency’s Engagement with Its Digital Community in Combating “Fake News” Online
Abstract Nigerian government has adopted a multi-pronged approach to the threat of misinformation and disinformation in recent times: Launching public…
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#EndSARS Protests: Fact Checkers rate at least 45 claims as False, Misleading
Summary With 48 million tweets from 5 million users in 10 days (October 5th to 14th, 2020), protesters flooded the…
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