Knowledge Hub is on a mission to
Build Top
Scholars
Knowledge Hub is a place dedicated to creating and exchanging interdisciplinary research-based knowledge and processes that advance scholarship, solve societal problems , and accelerate development . It supports learning and learners.
We are committed to building top scholars through periodic seminars, mentoring and valuable rescources.
our core solutions
At Knowledge Hub, the JPDS team is committed to delivering these core solutions in pursuit of our mission to build to exceptional scholars across the Sub-Saharan and the world at large.
Research Training
Research is at the core of a successful academic pursuit and making real changes beyond the walls of the ivory tower is hinged on good research. We are dedicated to training researchers on the best approach, right tools and techniques for designing and executing research for academic and professional purposes.
Research Design
At the root of tackling tough challenges in a society is a proper understanding a problem and its the different aspects. This is often achieved through well designed and implemented research. We are poised to help organizations and companies design research and execute research especially in the area of communication and social social sciences.
Facilitating Learning
Armed with the right knowledge, academics and professionals can do much more to advance the course of humanity. On the Knowledge Hub platform, we facilitate knowledge sharing among Jacksonites, academics, professionals and leaders through our blog, podcasts, videos, webinars and discussions.
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Mixed-Methods Research Seminar
Many postgraduate students experience daunting challenges in designing their thesis and dissertation research using the most appropriate research methods. Better training in Mixed Methods Research approaches will help in redressing the situation.
- Synergy: Quantitative methods achieve objectivity whilst qualitative methods provides the explanation to a given research phenomenon.
- Complementarity: The evaluators can elaborate, clarify, or validate the results from one method with the findings from the other method.
- Development: The results from one method can be used to help develop the use of the other method.
The Seminar is Designed for...
All postgraduate students and academic staff who need more publications in high-impact outlets, as well as those academic and administrative staff who want to develop their skills in action research and management consulting practices.
Knowledge Hub #1 >> July 1st, 2022
Mixed Methods Research
Mixed methods research is a hybrid research method that combines and integrates qualitative and quantitative research methods in a single research study. It involves collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to understand a phenomenon better and answer the research questions. The central premise of using mixed methods research is that it makes the most of the strengths of each data type while neutralizing their weaknesses. Researchers combine qualitative and quantitative methods to expand their evidence, improve the credibility of their findings, and illustrate the results from one method with the results from the other one.
KH#1 Resource Pack
Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka – a Histography
Access the complete sides presentation on the history of the Mass Communication Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka by Prof Nnaye Joseph Wogu and Uchechukwu Jonathan Eze
Why Mixed Methods Research by Prof Charles Okigbo
Here is the complete slides deck by Professor Charles Okigbo on Mixed Methods Research.
Challenges and Opportunities of Postgraduate Studies in Mass Communication
In this presentation, Prof Nnanyelugo Okoro and Ogochukwu Ogbobe shares the challenges and opportunities of Mass Communication Department of the University of Nigeria.
Mixed Methods Research Seminar Replay
Knowledge Hub #2 >> August 5th, 2022
Action Research as a Tool for Development
Action Research is a useful method for facilitating organizational change by collaborating and involving the client in the entire process of diagnostic, problem identification, experiential learning, and problem-solving process (Juneja, 2015). Action researchers undertake a study because they want to know whether they can do something in a better way.
KH2.0 Resource Pack
Action Research by Okigbo, Reierson Stowman, 2009
Leveraging acculturation through action research
A case study of refugee and immigrant women in the United States
Charles Okigbo, Jennifer Reierson and Shelly Stowman
North Dakota State University, USA
Knowledge Hub- Action Research As A Tool In Development - Participant Resource Package
Here is the complete slides deck by our resource persons on Action Research.
Action Research as a Tool for Development Replay
Knwoledge Hub >> #3 Sept 2nd, 2022
Qualitative Research Methods
Qualitative research methods are central and pivotal in social science, education, and the humanities scholarship. It goes beyond the use of statistics and quantitative measurements in engaging with research settings and subjects. Qualitative research involves researchers trying to understand their subjects and situations in their natural settings such as newsrooms, schools, and marketing situations. Participants at this webinar on September 2 will learn about when and how to use the most appropriate qualitative research methods, ideally as part of a mixed methods design. There shall be examples from recent theses and dissertations from Nigerian and American graduate students and scholars.
KH3.0 Resource Pack
De-Westernizing African Journalism Curriculum Through Glocalization and Hybridization
Over several decades, scholars have questioned the multilateralism of journalism education on the grounds that journalism education adopts a dominant paradigm that renders it predominantly Western.
Media Health Images of Africa and the Politics of Representation: A South African AIDS Choir Counter-Narrative
Several alternative interpretations of factors that led to Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation were proffered by participants and those factors were oppositional to the mainstream media interpretations.
Agenda setting, framing and news interpretation of mass media coverage of the 2013 papal resignation
Over several decades, scholars have questioned the multilateralism of journalism education on the grounds that journalism education adopts a dominant paradigm that renders it predominantly Western.
Meaning in life and impact of COVID-19 pandemic on African immigrants in the United States
This study explored the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic impact, with its unprecedented isolation norm and social distancing requirements, on African immigrants in the United States. We focused on the sources of meaning in their daily lives, how they navigated their meaning-making process, and cultural proclivities amidst the official and unofficial mandates for social distancing.
Seminar Slides Presentation
Here is the complete slides deck by our resource persons on Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research Seminar Replay
Knowledge Hub >> #4 Oct 7th, 2022
Quantitative Research Methods
Quantitative research is the use of scientific inquiry to collect and analyze numerical data for the purpose of learning or understanding more about a sample population: describe characteristics, identify correlations, & test hypotheses. This is for you if you are a communication researcher, social scientist, graduate student, community health researcher, health and human services researcher or anyone interested in learning how to find, interpret, and understand causal relationships in the society.
KH4.0 Resource Pack
Quantitative Research
- Participant Resource Package
Here is the complete slides deck by our resource persons on Quantitative Research.
Quantitative Research Seminar Replay
Knowledge Hub >> #5 Nov. 4th, 2022
5 Popular Qualitative Research Methods
In continuation of the monthly Knowledge Hub webinars hosted by the Alumni Association of the Jackson School of Communication (UNN Mass Communication Department), the presentation for September 2 shall be on Qualitative Research Methods. The two previous presentations were on Mixed Methods Overview and Action Research.
KH5.0 Resource Pack
Seminar Complete Slides
Here is the complete slides deck by our resource persons on 5 Popular Qualitative Research