Journalists Knowledge and Utilisation of Google Translate Application in South East, Nigeria

TL;DR

This study investigates the awareness and usage of Google Translate among journalists in South East Nigeria, revealing they are knowledgeable but primarily use it outside their region, with recommendations to increase local application.

Contribution

It provides new insights into the regional utilization patterns of Google Translate among Nigerian journalists, highlighting knowledge versus application gaps.

Findings

Journalists are aware of Google Translate.

Most use it outside South East Nigeria.

There is a need to promote local usage.

Abstract

This study was aimed at finding out if journalists in South East Nigeria have knowledge of Google Translate Application and also utilise it. It adopted a survey design with a sample size of 320 which was determined using Krejcie & Morgan (1970). Its objectives were to ascertain the extent journalists in South East Nigeria know about Google Translate Application, assess the utilisation of Google Translate Application among journalists in South East Nigeria, and identify the challenges affecting the journalists in South East Nigeria while using Google Translate Application. The theoretical underpin was Knowledge Attitude and Practise Model (KAP). The findings showed that journalists in South East Nigeria have knowledge of Google Translate Application but apply it mostly outside the region. It concludes that journalists in South East Nigeria have the knowledge of the App. but apply it outside the zone. The study recommends increased usage of the App. within South East Nigeria.