Exploring the perceptions of network managers on bandwidth and online video streams in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Odigie, Imoisili Exploring the perceptions of network managers on bandwidth and online video streams in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria., 2015 MSc. Thesis thesis, UNSPECIFIED. [Thesis]

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Online video streaming is a learning technology used in today’s world and reliant on the availability of bandwidth. This research study sought to understand the perceptions of network managers about bandwidth and online video streams in ABU Zaria. To achieve this, the interpretive paradigm and the Network Gatekeeping theory were used as the theoretical framework and also a case study approach was employed to investigate the phenomena. The study used a purposive sampling technique and a semi-structured interview to seek out opinions from the respondents. A thematic analytical approach was done with the use of Nvivo software, which yielded one hundred and seven codes, ten sub- categories and four major categories. The findings from the study indicated that 1) perceptions of network managers was one sided 2) no acceptable user policy was on ground and available bandwidth was limited 3) limitation of bandwidth, hindered user access to online video and mechanisms for gatekeeping had a role to play in the overall access to online video. Findings interpreted using the network gatekeeping theory suggest that to facilitate access for online video streaming user claims and bandwidth be taken into consideration.

Item type:	Thesis (UNSPECIFIED)
Keywords:	Bandwidth, Information Access, Online Video
Subjects:	E. Publishing and legal issues. > EF. Censorship. G. Industry, profession and education. > GC. Computer and telecommunication industry. I. Information treatment for information services > IF. Information transfer: protocols, formats, techniques.
Depositing user:	Imoisili.O Odigie
Date deposited:	29 Jul 2022 20:24
Last modified:	29 Jul 2022 20:24
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10760/43375

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