Experimental Research of Modulation-Coding Schemes Influence on Size of the DRM Digital Radio Broadcasting Service Area in the VHF Band. Part 2

The article presents the results of measurements of the parameters of the digital radio broadcasting DRM signal quality in the experimental zone of St. Petersburg in order to determine the influence of the transmission modes laid down in the DRM standard on the size of the service area.

Experimental Research of Modulation-Coding Schemes Influence on Size of the DRM Digital Radio Broadcasting Service Area in the VHF Band. Part 1

The article presents the results of measurements of the parameters of the digital radio broadcasting DRM signal quality in the experimental zone of St. Petersburg in order to determine the influence of the transmission modes laid down in the DRM standard on the size of the service area.

“Soul!” (Famous!) TV Program with Ellis Haizlip

Soul! was a publicly funded cultural affairs television program that aired for five seasons on Public Broadcasting Service affiliates in the United States from 1968 to 1973. Its first season aired on New York public television, and after that it was distributed nationally via the Public Broadcasting Service. A showcase for Black arts, culture, and politics, Soul! was closely associated with the producer and host Ellis Haizlip, a Black gay man, who emphasized a vision of “soul” culture that was eclectic, inclusive, and aligned with the radical political energies of the Black Power movement. Soul! provided a powerful platform for Black musicians and other artists and public figures at a time when their access to national TV was severely constrained. It also employed Black women in significant on- and off-camera roles and helped vault the poet Nikki Giovanni to national prominence. Filmed live in a small New York studio, Soul! included an in-studio audience within its representational frame, giving viewers an opportunity to see audiences reacting to guests. These guests ranged from the gospel singer Marion Williams to the soul singer Al Green; from the dancer George Faison to the spoken-word group The Last Poets; and from the activist and entertainer Harry Belafonte to Black Panthers leader Kathleen Cleaver. Other notable Soul! guests included Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, writer and activist James Baldwin, singer-actor Novella Nelson, and musicians including Labelle, Earth, Wind and Fire, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Horace Silver, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Valerie Ashford and Nick Simpson. As a Black-produced TV show aimed explicitly at Black audiences, Soul!’s trajectory was always precarious. Early funding for the show came from New York public broadcasting and the Ford Foundation, liberal institutions eager to support Black media in the wake of uprisings following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. However, backlash to the Black Power movement—as represented by the election of “law and order” candidate Richard Nixon in the 1968 presidential election—translated into attempts to silence Black public media. Despite evidence that it resonated powerfully with Black viewers, the show was cancelled in 1973. Soul! inspired innumerable writers, performers, and technicians to seek opportunities in television. It set a mark for television that sought to entertain and educate, keeping an eye on diversity within the Black collective.

Foundations, Alan Plaunt and the early days of CBC radio

This book is very aptly named, for it was Alan Plaunt, more than any other individual, who set the philosophical and organizational foundations of the CBC and its progenitor, the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission. Plaunt's pivotal role in the genesis of public broadcasting in Canada was initially set out by Michael Nolan as his doctoral study for the University of Western Ontario where today Nolan teaches at the Graduate School of Journalism. CBC Enterprises published Nolan's work along with several other books in the fall of 1986 in celebration of CBC's 50 years of public broadcasting service. The 162 page narrative is enhanced by its thorough footnoting and seven pages of reference sources on Canadian broadcasting history.

Foundations, Alan Plaunt and the early days of CBC radio

This book is very aptly named, for it was Alan Plaunt, more than any other individual, who set the philosophical and organizational foundations of the CBC and its progenitor, the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission. Plaunt's pivotal role in the genesis of public broadcasting in Canada was initially set out by Michael Nolan as his doctoral study for the University of Western Ontario where today Nolan teaches at the Graduate School of Journalism. CBC Enterprises published Nolan's work along with several other books in the fall of 1986 in celebration of CBC's 50 years of public broadcasting service. The 162 page narrative is enhanced by its thorough footnoting and seven pages of reference sources on Canadian broadcasting history.

Splash and Bubbles for Parents App: Station Study Report

This report, prepared for The Jim Henson Company, shares findings of a sub-study investigating the types of support parents and caregivers need when navigating and using the second-screen Splash and Bubbles for Parents app. This study originated from a prior field study finding indicating families would benefit from support around the app since it represents a new kind of digital tool. In partnership with local Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations, we provided parents and caregivers more detailed support around the features of the app. Based on survey and interview findings, parents and caregivers found the app helpful for supporting their children’s science learning, thus validating the field study findings. We also found that all sections of the app were used and could help promote conversations between parent/caregiver and child. Moreover, families expressed choosing to use a specific app section when they felt it was more relevant or developmentally appropriate for their child.

INFLUENCE OF ANAMBRA BROADCASTING SERVICE SLOGAN “DOBE ANAMBRA OCHA” ON AWKA RESIDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION

This study entitled Influence of Anambra Broadcasting Service Slogan “Dobe Anambra Ocha” on Awka Residents’ Attitude towards Environmental Sanitation investigatedwhether residents of Awka Metropolishas answered the clarion call contained in the slogan meant to sensitise them to keep their environment clean at all times. Specific objectives of the study among others are to: assess respondents’ frequency of exposure to ABS slogan “Dobe Anambra Ocha;” ascertain whether the ABS slogan “Dobe Anambra Ocha” is effective in sensitizing the residents about environmental sanitation; find out the respondents’ attitude towards the ABS slogan “Dobe Anambra Ocha;” determine whether the ABS slogan “Dobe Anambra Ocha” has helped residents in maintaining good environmental sanitation. The study was anchored on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). The survey research design was used in carrying out the study. A sample size of 399 was selected from the population of Awka Metropolis using the Taro Yamani’s sample size determination formula. The questionnaire was the instrument used in collecting data for the study. Data generated from the study were presented in statistical table with frequency and simple percentage used in analyzing the data. Results of the analysis showed among others that: 74.9 percent of the respondents had very good exposure to the ABS slogan “Dobe Anambra Ocha”, 73.6 percent attested to the effectiveness of the slogan in sensitizing the residents to keep their environment clean at all times, the respondents had a very positive attitude towards the ABS slogan “Dobe Anambra Ocha”. The study recommended among others that: Credible information is required to attract the needed response in a radio health campaign, such as with the ABS slogan “Dobe Anambra Ocha.” Messages aired continually and consistently can reach many or more persons and are capable of changing the attitude of the residents to comply with safety measures as required. It means that programming/slogan is of essence in order to reach the intended target audience with the required and relevant message. ABS should intensify the campaign/slogan to ensure that the remaining audiences who still have negative attitude towards “Dobe Anambra Ocha” heed the message to keep their environment clean.