As It Was in the Beginning: The Influence of Traditional Elements in Igbo Information Systems

Odi, Amusi

doi:10.1006/iilr.1996.0014

“…Iwuji [10] and Odi [16] are of the opinion that substantial success in communication networking among Nigerians can be achieved through the oral medium. As a majority of Nigerians are illiterate and rurally-based, interpersonal information transfer can be better effected in a face-to-face approach.…”

Section: Review Of Related Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Information communication networking in rural communities: the case of women in Imo State, Nigeria

Uhegbu

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2000

Journal of Information Science

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This research focuses on exploring the existence or otherwise of any interactive information communication networks among women in Imo State. Using questionnaire and oral interview techniques, data were collected from 600 women, purposively chosen, covering the three senatorial zones of the State. Results show the existence of vibrant interactive networks among women, carried out on two levels: (i) diffused or non-restrictive patterns and (ii) restrictive or discriminatory patterns. Social, economic, political and health news and other aspects were found to be the determining information factors. Personal contact and use of liaison or intermediary and institutional frameworks are the means of the interaction. A number of inhibitors of effective interactive networks are identified. 50 1 2

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“…Iwuji [10] and Odi [16] are of the opinion that substantial success in communication networking among Nigerians can be achieved through the oral medium. As a majority of Nigerians are illiterate and rurally-based, interpersonal information transfer can be better effected in a face-to-face approach.…”

Section: Review Of Related Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Information communication networking in rural communities: the case of women in Imo State, Nigeria

Uhegbu

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2000

Journal of Information Science

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This research focuses on exploring the existence or otherwise of any interactive information communication networks among women in Imo State. Using questionnaire and oral interview techniques, data were collected from 600 women, purposively chosen, covering the three senatorial zones of the State. Results show the existence of vibrant interactive networks among women, carried out on two levels: (i) diffused or non-restrictive patterns and (ii) restrictive or discriminatory patterns. Social, economic, political and health news and other aspects were found to be the determining information factors. Personal contact and use of liaison or intermediary and institutional frameworks are the means of the interaction. A number of inhibitors of effective interactive networks are identified.

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Beyond Merry-Making: Customs of Indigenous Peoples and the Normative Functions of Ceremonies in Precolonial Igbo Societies

Mgbeoji

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2016

Ethnic and Cultural Dimensions of Knowledge

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As It Was in the Beginning: The Influence of Traditional Elements in Igbo Information Systems

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Information communication networking in rural communities: the case of women in Imo State, Nigeria

Information communication networking in rural communities: the case of women in Imo State, Nigeria

Information communication networking in rural communities: the case of women in Imo State, Nigeria

Beyond Merry-Making: Customs of Indigenous Peoples and the Normative Functions of Ceremonies in Precolonial Igbo Societies

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