@incollection{,
	
					
					
					D80DD4DBEAC38EE40FDAA3E5F100F347
				,
	author={{Ekakitie Emonena,Sunny} and {Delta State University}},
	journal={{Global Journal of Management and Business Research}},
	journal={{GJMBR}}2249-45880975-585310.34257/GJMBR,
	address={Cambridge, United States},
	publisher={Global Journals Organisation}184113
}

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	title={{ICTs as a tool for cultural dominance: prospects for a two-way street}}
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