Vol.2 No 2 (2025): GVU Journal of Research and Development

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): GVU Journal of Research and Development

Volume 2, Issue 2 (2025) of the GVU Journal of Research and Development features 18 peer-reviewed articles spanning diverse disciplines including Communication Studies, Law, Humanities, Management, Social Sciences, and Sciences. This issue continues the journal’s mission to advance developmental research by providing a platform for scholars, policy makers, and researchers to share their work. Published by Glorious Vision University (formerly Samuel Adegboyega University), Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria, the journal is available in both print and open-access electronic formats with DOIs, and is indexed in Google Scholar, Open Aire, Zenodo, Dimensions, and Garuda.

Published: 2025-07-25

Articles

• Systemic Review on the Biochemical Factors Responsible for Depression and its Possible Management
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15873344
  Ebhomienlen, J.O. , Modamori, I.O. , Onigbinde, M.O. , Olaitan O.D., & Efosa J.O. (Author)

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• Exploring the Shift in Broadcast Media Influence on Voters
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874085
  Surajudeen Dayo Ogunsola; Josiah Sabo Kente, PhD & Tsegyu Santas, PhD (Author)                                                                   13-26

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• Edo State Federal Inland Revenue Services Staff’s Views on Digital Taxation and Sustainable Economic Development
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874131
  Sadiq Oshoke Akhor & Isaac Azenabor (Author)                                                                                                                                  27-34

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• Taraba State Based Journalists Perception of Investigative Journalism as an Antidote to Institutional Corruption in Nigeria
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874355
  Desmond Onyemechi Okocha, PhD; Obiorah Cynthia Amaka, PhD; Linus M. Ngantem & Ugonne Orimili Atu-Obinabo (Author)

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• Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Research as a Panacea for Sustainable Development in Taraba State, Nigeria
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/
  Jesse Ishaku; Yakubu Danladi Fwa & Savala David Nulanga (Author)                                                                                                52-73

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• Impact of Recommendation Algorithms on Media Configuration
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874364
  Gloria Chinwe Osawe & Harcourt Whyte Dike, PhD (Author)                                                                                                          74-85 

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• Use of Culturally Sensitive Communication Strategies for Community Engagement against Polio Vaccine Hesitancy in Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874394
  Safiya Kaka Muhammad Dagaci; Professor Anthony I. Igyuve & Tsegyu Santas, PhD (Author)                                                  86-98 

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• Perception of Edutainment Broadcasting on Youth Reproductive Health Decision in Benin Metropolis
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874431
  Anuoluwapo Chioma Stevens-Ajayi & Ogedi Nyekwere, PhD (Author)                                                                                           99-110

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• Self-Affirmative Discourse on the Use of Digital Platforms for Mental Health Advocacy
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874452
  Lucy Ishima (Author)                                                                                                                                                                              111-123

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• Barriers and Enablers to Effective Maternal Health Campaigns on Social Media Platforms in Nigeria
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874468
  Hussaina Abaji Abdullahi; Prof. Moses Ter Akase & Prof. Kaior Samuel Akpede (Author)                                                          124-134

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• Ownership Patterns in Shaping Management Practices of Private Radio Stations in Nigeria
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874496
  Joyce Dan-Matthew; Prof. Anthony Iorver Igyuve & Prof. Muhammad Sani Rabiu (Author)                                                     135-146

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• Survival Strategies of Select Nigerian Newspapers in the Digital Era
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874518
  Emmanuel Olugbenga Sijuade, PhD & Oluwaseyi Luke Adebayo (Author)                                                                                   147-157 

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• Incidence of Home Accidents and the Prevalence of Burns and Fractures among Geriatric Patients in Selected Public Hospitals in Southwest Nigeria
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874538
  Kuteyi Raymond Kayode & Arekhandia Esele Gold (Author)                                                                                                          158-168

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• Conceptual Review of Media Representation of Health Crises in Nigeria
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874557
  Abu Richard Terseer (Author)                                                                                                                                                             169-178 

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• Informal Sector and Community Development in Oyo Town, Oyo State, Nigeria
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874748
  Farinmade Ademola, Kehinde Samson Ajayi & Toluwaniyi Akinyemi (Author)                                                                             179-192

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• Discourse on Media Portrayal of Migration in Africa
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874806
  Ngumimi Winnie Gbamwuan (Author)                                                                                                                                              193-203

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• Conceptual Analysis of UNICEF’s Communication Strategies for Promoting Immunisation Against Childhood Killer Diseases in Plateau State, Nigeria
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874883
  Nandi Musa Izang; Anthony Ogande, PhD & Josiah Sabo Kente, PhD (Author)                                                                           204-214

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• Analysis of the Communicative Strategies and Public Reception of Satirical Messages of Makarantar Malam Mai Dalla Dalla on COVID-19
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15874946
  Adama Adamu, PhD & Muhammad Ribadu Ayuba, PhD (Author)                                                                                                  215-230

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