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Attitude of women towards the use of family planning information in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria
(University of Ibadan, Distance Learning Centre, Ibadan, 2018) Akinsanya, A. O.; Akangbe, C. A.
Women of child bearing age need information for their development in all aspects of life. One of such crucial information they require for optimum living is family planning information (FPI). Effective use of FPI, however, depends on the attitude of women towards it. It has been established that women’s poor attitudes towards FPI, as a result of many factors, have caused accelerated increase in population growth, high rate of unwanted pregnancies, increased sexually transmitted diseases, and illegal abortion, among others. It is against this background that this research examined the attitude of women towards the use of family planning information in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study and systematic random sampling technique was used to select the sample size of 250 women o: child bearing age (15-49 years) in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Questionnaire was the main research instrument and data was analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages for the three research questions. Results showed that most of the respondents have heard about family planning information, some have adopted it while others did not because of fear of its side effects, lack of awareness and partner’s disagreement. Awareness of FPI was found to be average but its level of use was low.
Awareness and use of family planning information by women in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria
(Awareness and use of family planning information by women in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria, 2018) Akinsanya, A. O.; Akangbe, C. A.
Family planning is a comprehensive medical and social practice which enables individuals to determine easily the number and spacing of their children and to select the means of its achievement. The information on the knowledge of family planning services is referred to as family planning in-formation (FPI). Failure to use FPI often results in problems such as unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortions, infants and maternal deaths, rapid population growth and sexually transmitted infections; among others. To avoid these problems, awareness of FPI is paramount but rather it appears to be low. The government, medical practitioners and the media are really bothered about the seeming apathy and unenthusiastic awareness of FPI by women. It is against this background that this research examined the aware-ness and use of family planning information by women in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study; simple random and accidental sampling techniques were used to select the sample size of 250 women of childbearing age (15-49 years). Questionnaire was the chief re-search instrument and data was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages for the four research questions. Findings showed that some of the respondents were using family planning methods while many were not because of fear of side effects, lack of awareness, and partner’s disagreement; among others. Awareness of FPI was found to be average but the level of use was low. The study therefore recommended that awareness of family planning information must be encouraged, quality of education and health-care services should be improved, and adequate funding should be ensured for procurement of required tools and equipment.
Book publishing and its challenges: the Nigeria experience
(Communication Studies Forum (CSF)| Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka., 2007-12) Kalejaye, O. J.; Akangbe, C. A.
The concepts of content and copy editing in book publishing in Nigeria
(2016-12) Akangbe, C. A.
Editing is highly technical activity in the book publishing process which is central to the overall success of a publication. Editing consists of sequential and interrelated activities which are geared towards the production of a worth while publication for readers. The paper takes a surgical look at the content editing and copy editing stages of the book editing process. Content editing ensures the veracity of the intellectual content of manuscripts while copy editing is concerned with the purification of manuscripts through the use of proofreaders’ marks. The current trend of electronic editing in publishing was also highlighted in the paper.
Copyright violation and combating mechanisms in selected publishing houses in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
(2018) Akangbe, C. A.; Nkwocha, A. C.
Copyright violation poses a major challenge to the publishing industry. It is a common malaise which does not only affect all the stakeholders in the book sector, but is inimical to the growth and survival of the industry. This study therefore examined the combating mechanisms adopted by selected publishing houses in curbing copyright violation in Ibadan metropolis in Oyo State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted and the study population consisted of200 staff drawn from eight publishing houses in Ibadan. Total enumeration method was employed; questionnaire was the data collection instrument, while data was analysed using descriptive statistics for the five research questions formulated. Findings revealed that the most common forms of copyright violation were piracy and sale of publications without authors' consent while its effect include loss of income, retardation of economic growth, loss of job, and loss of reputation. The use of technology-based deterrents like internet protocol restrictions was considered best in discouraging copyright violation for electronic publications. Finding revealed that severe enforcement of copyrights law and the use ofpublic enlightenment programme are effective combating measures against copyright violation. It was recommended, among others, that government and publishers should embark on public enlightenment programme, make books affordable, and collaborate to combat copyright violation.
Effect of road safety information availability and utilisation on commercial motorcycle accidents in Nigeria
(Academic Journals, 2013-03) Ogunmodede, T. A.; Akangbe, C. A.
The availability of information on road safety on Nigerian roads especially by commercial motorcycle riders has been the subject of discussion by road transport administrators, medical practitioners and the media as a result of unsatisfactory performance. There is a general expression of dissatisfaction by users of services rendered by the commercial motorcyclists on our roads. As a result, the pedestrians have complained of the riding pattern of the motorcyclists, alcoholic drinking pattern, overconfidence, over speeding, effects of bad roads, and lack of understanding of road signs as factors influencing road accidents by commercial motorcyclists. However, there is paucity of research on road safety among commercial motorcyclists in Nigeria. It is against this background that this research examines the effect of road safety information availability on commercial motorcycle accidents in Nigeria. Simple Random Technique was used to cover a study population of four hundred and fifty (450) commercial motorcycle riders in Oyo State, Nigeria. Demographic data and road safety information availability were looked into. Data collected were analyzed using percentages, mean and standard deviation. The result revealed that road safety information is available to the population studied. However, its effect could not be traced. 337 respondents claimed to have had accident at one time or the other. 81.8% respondents do not possess a copy of the Nigeria Highway Codes which ought to serve as guides in the prevention of accident among the commercial motorcyclists. Few recommendations are given.
The form and content of obasa’s weekly newspaper: the yoruba news
(2020) Akangbe, C. A.
The Yorùbá News, published d by Oḅ asa,́ co-pioneered journalism, nay publishing, in Yorùbá language in southwestern Nigeria. Based in Ibàdaǹ and published by I ̀lar̀ é ̣ Printers, The Yorùbá News, a bi-lingual serial in English and Yorùbá languages, remarkably had varying contents and wide circulation covering its locale,́ Ibàdaǹ significantly; the southern protectorate, particularly Yorùbá land appreciably; and the entire nation, Nigeria marginally. Published weekly, Oḅasa – the Editor and Proprietor – successfully edited The Yorùbá News for over two decades from 1924 – 1945 when he died. Adopting the Diffusion of Innovations theory, this study examines the form and content of the newspaper. The form examines the structure and layout of the newspaper while the content discusses and evaluates issues covered in the publication. The form of The Yorùbá News is discussed in the context of the print media as a periodical by taking technical cognizance of its physical features: format, design and layout, typography, columns, paper, size and production quality. Content-wise, the paper exhaustively describes the subject matters of The Yorùbá News by dwelling critically on the issues raised, examining in details and critiquing its recurrent subject matters notably: the news stories, editorials, cover, advertorials, news and notes, etc. The inter-dependence of form and content is also examined to bring to the fore the social, cultural, political, and economic values of the maiden Yorùbá Newspaper: The Yorùbá News.
Form and contents of yorùbá photoplay magazine: the yoruba photodrama example
(Ibadan Cultural Studies Group, Ibadan, 2017) Akangbe, C. A.
A historical treatise of atọ́ka photoplay magazine
(Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, 2017) Akangbe, C. A.
Inclusive education and the challenges of publishing in indigenous languages in Nigeria
(2013-06) Akangbe, C. A.; Igudia, O. E.
Inclusive education is a desired approach for strengthening the capacity of education. It addresses the needs of all learners and facilitates access to teaching and learning materials out of which book is principal. Books are basic to schooling which makes publishing vital to education. The National Policy on Education (2004) makes provision for employing indigenous languages for teaching at the primary level of education which is a boost to inclusive education. It is however disheartening that many indigenous languages are endangered. Due to the 'unpopular' nature of the languages and the decreasing number of users by the day, writing and publishing in indigenous languages is faced with stiff ling challenges. Preliminary investigations show that generally, there is dearth of indigenous languages publishers, and logically, there are fewer for inclusive education. The few who do, grapple with series of challenges. It is this resultant challenges to publishing for inclusive education that this paper discusses. Structured into six parts, the study examines the concepts of inclusive education and indigenous languages, the Nigeria publishing system and the persons with special needs, the Nigerian languages and the challenges of publishing for persons with special needs, technical and production challenges, and remedies for the challenges. It is recommended that a spirited effort on the part of the government will bring in a turnaround and be a boost for inclusive education.
Indigenous language publishing and national development: the yoruba language example
(Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2007-12) Akangbe, C. A.
Language is a very unique human property and communication is one of its overriding goals. Communication enables man to interact with another, extend himself to others, expand his frontiers of knowledge and experience. Though the whole process of communication which can be at different levels is a complex one. mass communication is the most intricate as it is a mass mediated forum for reaching several people simultaneously. Each of the two subsets of mass communication — the print and electronic media has multifarious channels out of which publishing is notable. Publishing is indeed the horse on which meaningful development rides. Since a tree must be climbed from the bottom, indigenous language publishing occupies the root of meaningful education, which is the veritable sine qua non of both individual and national development. In this era of civil rule, it is the onus of the government and policy makers to reposition indigenous language publishing for mass mobilisation, social re-engineering and stable polity. This paper sets out to examine and relate the place of Yoruba language publications to national development in the Nigerian heterogenous society.
Information and communication technology skills and editorial competence as factors influencing quality textbook production by publishers in South-West, Nigeria
(Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria., 2019) Akangbe, C. A.
Textbooks occupy a pride of place in book publishing business and adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills has empowered editors to attain proficiency and competence. This study examined ICT skills and editorial competence as factors influencing quality educational textbooks production by publishers in South-west, Nigeria. Survey method was adopted for the study, questionnaire was the research instrument, while four research questions were formulated. Population was the 62 publishing firms in South-west Nigeria while sample for the study was the publishing staff of twelve randomly selected publishing companies. Data was analysed using percentages and statistical mean. Findings showed that ICT skills and editorial competence were crucial factors that influenced the quality of educational textbooks in South-west, Nigeria. The study recommended that ICT skills acquisition and editorial empowerment should be emphasised by publishers to achieve quality educational textbooks.
Information attitude of book editors and productivity in the publishing firms in South-West, Nigeria
(2020) Akangbe, C. A.; Igudia, O. E.
The publishing industry is a vital index of a nation's development. It makes its contribution to national growth through its productivity, and a key agent of this productivity is the editor. The editor forms the nucleus of the publishing firm. He/she is the nerve of the publishing operations and is highly indispensable in the publishing processes. However, information is germane to editorial activities and as such he/she cannot perform optimally without having requisite information. This thus implies that editor must seek for information. Information-seeking entails requisite and appropriate disposition which is otherwise called attitude. The attitude of editors, the type as well as source of information are all important for editorial efficiency. It is these issues of information attitude of editors and their productivity that this study seeks to answer. Survey method was adopted for the study, structured questionnaire was the instrument employed for data collection while three research questions were formulated. The study population was 62 educational publishing firms in South-West Nigeria while the sample for the study was the 205 editorial staff of twenty randomly selected publishing houses which constituted 19.4 %. The data collected were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 21. Mean and standard deviation were determined for continuous variables while frequencies and percentages were carried out on categorical variables. The results were presented in tables and charts. The study recommended that editors should obtain information on production, explore the Internet and social media more effectively and strive for more editorial competence to attain higher productivity. Structured into seven parts; the paper is discussed under the following subheadings: introduction, literature review, theoretical framework, methodology, analysis and discussion, conclusion and recommendations.
Manuscript acquisition and assessment in book publishing
(African Resource Communication Limited, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 2009) Akangbe, C. A.
Open access and editorial quality control
(2019) Akangbe, C. A.; Apotiade, J. K.
Publishing is an enduring profession that has undergone series of metamorphic changes over time. Of unique impact is the innovative prowess and ingenuous mobility which technology has brought into publishing. The journey from traditional to electronic publishing had been gradual but that of electronic has been swift and accelerative. The latest in the trend is Open Access (OA) which is facilitated by the technological cohesiveness of computer and internet. Open access is the current academic trend which permits nearly an unfettered access to published articles by numerous enthusiastic users. Open Access publishers are many just as its patronage is teeming. With the prevalence and ubiquitousness of OA, one cannot but be agitated by the issue of quality of publications which is a sine qua non to effective knowledge transmission and academic growth. This paper discusses the issue of quality control in Open Access under six sub-headings, namely: introduction, overview of Open Access, Concept of editing, Total Quality Management, OA quality control, and conclusion.
Personnel, fund and market viability as factors affecting the publication of learning materials for inclusive education in Nigeria
(2016-07) Igudia, O. E.; Akangbe, C. A.
Ojeniyi (2002) has observed that Nigeria has the largest commercial publishing in Africa, which has been corroborated by Ike (2004) when he describes Nigerian book publishing industry as vibrant, with perhaps, the largest publishing companies in Africa. There are over 1000 book publishing firms in Nigeria (both registered and unregistered), which further places Nigeria at a comfortable leading position in Africa. Despite its robust publishing industry, none of the numerous publishing companies in Nigeria specialise in the publication of educational materials for the physically challenged. This could be as a result of the fact that Nigerian publishers are faced with challenges bordering on trained personnel, access to capital and availability of market for the published learning materialsfor the physically challenged. Thefact that publishing in Nigeria is profit-driven necessitates that considerations are needed in the decision to publish for the all-inclusive education. This study therefore aims at assessing trainedpersonnel, access to capital and availability of market as factors affecting the publication of learning materials for students with special needs in Nigeria in order to recommend ways to overcome the inherent challenges for the actualisation of the dream of all-inclusive education in Nigeria.
The photo-dramatics of atọ́ka photoplay magazine
(Yorùbá Studies Association of Nigeria, 2014-06) Akangbe, C. A.
The photo-dramatics of Atoka implies the various dramaturgical devices employed in creating Atoka photoplay magazine. The composition of the photoplay magazine relies extensively on the editorial and creative ingenuity of Olotuu (editor) who controls the three-modal arts of Atoka, namely: dramatic art, photographic art and publishing art. Atoka tells its stories primarily in photographs, hence series of artistic and technical manipulations to convey its dramatic story vividly to its readers. This paper which adopts Roland Barthe‟s photo-semiotics examines the photo-dramatics of Atoka, dwelling on its various dramaturgical devices of adaptation techniques; photographic shots, shots imposition and continuous dialogue; editorial intervention: speech balloons, thought bubbles, and cap prints; and intro and recap devices.
Production techniques of photoplay magazines: the example of atọ́ka, a yorùbá photodrama
(Association of Media and Communication Researchers of Nigeria, 2019-04) Akangbe, C. A.
The Yorùbá theatre practitioners employed the print media – tagged photoplay magazine – as production medium for several of its plays during the second half of the twentieth century. The first and foremost publication in the photoplay genre was named Ató ḳ a. A unique outlet of dramatic expression by the Yorùbá theatre companies from 1967 – 1991. However, Atóka has received little attention from researchers. The theory of Total Quality Management (TQM) was employed for the study. The objective of this study is to document Atóka’s production techniques and put its contributions to the development of Yorùbá entertainment industry on record. The primary data consisted of 108 editions (25%) randomly selected from a total of 430 editions published. In-depth interviews were conducted with all the five editors and one former photographer of Atóka. Findings showed that Atóka was a fusion of dramatic arts, photographic arts and publishing arts. Its complex and sophisticated production was also a melting pot of different specialisations and disciplines. Atóka had an electrifying impact on its teeming readers across Nigeria and beyond. This paper is broadly discussed under: introduction, concept of TQM, origination and design, editorial and editing, printing, discussion of findings, and conclusion.
Publishers, curriculum developers and educational stakeholders in textbook development for building a virile educational foundation in Nigeria
(Scholarship Books, A division of Scholarship Publishing and Educational Consult Services (Nig.) Ltd., Ibadan, 2011-06) Igudia, O. E.; Akangbe, C. A.
The book is a medium of mass communication which influences effective utilisation of other media. It is a literary work, printed or written, which propels and enhances national development. The role of books in literary, educational, political and social development of any nation cannot be over emphasised in the sense that the degree of national development is determined by level of literacy which is aided by book publication. Book is a primary means of inculcating and transmitting knowledge. No educational development succeeds without effective utilisation of the book, since the book is the printed material or electronic material used in preserving knowledge for onward transmission. In the light of the above, it becomes imperative for both publishers and educational administrators to increase commitment in the development and selection of books meant for use in schools at all stages of education in order to properly realise the national education philosophy. This paper therefore assesses the efforts made by Nigerian government to actualise the country's education philosophy, the role of publishers as well as the methods of selecting books for adoption in schools.
Publishing in an electronic age: prospects and challenges
(Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 2018-01) Akangbe, C. A.
Publishing, from inception till date, has transited through different stages courtesy of technological discoveries and inventions. From the invention of printing machine by Johan Gutenberg in Germany, technology has continued to revolutionise printing and influenced publishing generally. With technological advancement, the publishing profession is heavily electronic oriented with virtually all its activities from manuscript sourcing to productionelectronic-driven. Publishing has no doubt arrived at electronic age. Though electronic publishing is novel and resourceful, it is not without its challenges. The issue of prospects and challenges of electronic publishing therefore constitute the focus of this paper. The paper examines the conventional publishing processes which follows a Content -Aggregation - Production-Marketing-Distribution -Sale-Consumption continuum as against Electronic (digital) publishing which maintains Content - Aggregation - Marketing - Sale - Consumption sequence. The paper also examines the prospects and challenges of electronic publishing and round-off with conclusion.