Capacity needs assessment in transport innovation living labs : the case of an innovative e-mobility project

Cities around the globe are implementing innovative transport solutions as part of measures to address pertinent socio-economic and environmental challenges in urban areas and help drive the transition to low carbon development. Planning and implementing such solutions require an effective and collective approach that includes the needs and aspirations of all relevant stakeholders. In the planning and implementation of urban transport projects, capacity building components have assumed great significance but seem to be the most eluded activity for project implementers. The Living Lab concept, which allows for co-creation in innovation development, presents the opportunity to adopt innovative participatory approach in capacity building activities in transport projects; and is largely seen as a potential catalyst for rapid transformation to low carbon and sustainability transitions in cities. To this end, this paper highlights the usefulness of the Living Lab approach and provides some perspectives on how key elements of the approach are adapted in the process of assessing the capacity needs of nine (9) cities in planning and implementing e-mobility innovations. The cities are participating in an innovation research project. In the case studied, the project’s capacity needs assessment process was analyzed using an assessment framework built on four (4) key elements of the Living Lab approach, namely: extent of real-life contextualization, level of participation, diversity of stakeholders, and the time span of engagement. Insights from the assessment suggest that relevant project partners and city representatives with diverse expertise were actively involved from the onset and throughout the first 5 months of the project in defining and refining the capacity needs of partner cities based on local e-mobility conditions. This co-creative process helped determine priority areas where the need for capacity building mostly lied. Designing and operationalizing capacity building interventions tailored to the identified needs, as realized in the project, could therefore help build the necessary capacity and complement other measures aimed at developing e-mobility in the project’s partner cities

Analysis of Teacher Creativity in Learning English during the Covid-19 Pandemic at SMP Katolik Pelita Bangsa

Education is an effort to educate the nation's life and also to improve the quality of human life through a learning process for students to understand, understand and be more critical in thinking, including learning English. For this reason, the role and position of the teacher is very strategic in national development, especially in the field education. During the Covid-19 pandemic, online learning demanded teacher creativity in designing and implementing education, which was needed so that online learning could run well. The purpose of this study is to find out how creative teachers are in learning English during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data were obtained from 2 English teachers at Pelita Bangsa Catholic Middle School. The instrument questions in the interview were prepared with reference to the 5 main topics of the creative teacher category according to Abedini & Broujeni (2016), namely lesson presentation, class management/management, assignments, teacher-student interaction, and teacher character. The creativity of teachers in learning English at SMP Katolik Pelita Bangsaduring the Covid-19 pandemic was carried out online, both non-interactive online and interactive online. During non-interactive learning through learning videos. The teacher makes learning videos according to the predetermined lesson plans and then uploads them on his YouTube channel. Presentation of learning material using videos made with their own creations which after being uploaded to YouTube then the video link is sent to students. The video already contains material explanations and examples as well as exercises and assignments that students must do. During non-interactive learning through Youtube, e-learning, and Google Classroom, then during interactive learning through Zoom meetings. Everything went well because it was supported by the character of the teacher who was disciplined, punctual, creative and always motivated his students

Students’ Perception Toward Code Switching Performed by Lecturer in Teaching Speaking

This research aims to investigate students’ perception toward code switching performed by lecturers in teaching speaking at English Education Study Program at UKI Toraja. Researchers used descriptive quantitative methods. The population of this research  are the 6th semester students who have finished taking Speaking courses. Random sampling technique is used in sample selection with questionnaire as a tool to collect data. The results of the study were processed using quantitave by calculating the percentage of 10 items presented in the questionnaire. The result shows that students have positive perception toward code switching performed in teaching Speaking

The role of community led support groups in facilitating relapse prevention to young adults with a substance use disorder

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a cause of great concern globally and in South Africa. Epidemiological studies in South Africa indicate that the age of onset of substance use is rapidly decreasing with time from the age of 17 to as young as 10 years of age. Research confirms that early identification and treatment of harmful substance use reduce the chances of developing a substance use disorder. This study focused on young adults whose harmful use of substances escalated into a substance use disorder. Aftercare is an integral component in addressing risk factors to facilitate ongoing recovery. This study focused on community-led support groups as an aftercare strategy for SUD recovery. The aim of this qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and contextual study was to develop an in-depth understanding of how community-led support groups can facilitate relapse prevention in the aftercare of young adults with substance use disorders. Non-probability purposive and snowball sampling were employed to recruit members from community-led support groups between 18 and 35 years of age who had been in recovery for a substance use disorder for six months and longer. A total of nine participants were sampled from three different community led support groups in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. Data was collected through individual, online, semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed by means of thematic analysis. The findings showed that community led support groups are viable vehicles for recovery in the aftercare. What was unique was the employment of strategies of needs identification and active responses that improved the recovery potential of young adults. What was further noted was how Community-led support groups can tailor their assistance to the unique needs of their members who take ownership of the group instead of relying on professional interventions. In conclusion, the community-led support groups in this study served as a viable strategy for the ongoing recovery in the aftercare of the participants in this study. Data verification strategies were employed to ensure the trustworthiness and rigour of the study. There was strict adherence to all ethical considerations.Thesis (MA)Social Work -- Faculty of Health Sciences, Social Development Professionals, 202

The role of community led support groups in facilitating relapse prevention to young adults with a substance use disorder

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a cause of great concern globally and in South Africa. Epidemiological studies in South Africa indicate that the age of onset of substance use is rapidly decreasing with time from the age of 17 to as young as 10 years of age. Research confirms that early identification and treatment of harmful substance use reduce the chances of developing a substance use disorder. This study focused on young adults whose harmful use of substances escalated into a substance use disorder. Aftercare is an integral component in addressing risk factors to facilitate ongoing recovery. This study focused on community-led support groups as an aftercare strategy for SUD recovery. The aim of this qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and contextual study was to develop an in-depth understanding of how community-led support groups can facilitate relapse prevention in the aftercare of young adults with substance use disorders. Non-probability purposive and snowball sampling were employed to recruit members from community-led support groups between 18 and 35 years of age who had been in recovery for a substance use disorder for six months and longer. A total of nine participants were sampled from three different community led support groups in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. Data was collected through individual, online, semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed by means of thematic analysis. The findings showed that community led support groups are viable vehicles for recovery in the aftercare. What was unique was the employment of strategies of needs identification and active responses that improved the recovery potential of young adults. What was further noted was how Community-led support groups can tailor their assistance to the unique needs of their members who take ownership of the group instead of relying on professional interventions. In conclusion, the community-led support groups in this study served as a viable strategy for the ongoing recovery in the aftercare of the participants in this study. Data verification strategies were employed to ensure the trustworthiness and rigour of the study. There was strict adherence to all ethical considerations.Thesis (MA)Social Work -- Faculty of Health Sciences, Social Development Professionals, 202

Mutuale, A. et Berger, G. (2020). S’engager dans la recherche en sciences humaines et sociales. Le champ de l’éducation

Cet ouvrage s’adresse aux chercheurs s’engageant dans une recherche en sciences sociales. Il n’a pas pour ambition de fournir des réponses, mais de poser des questions pour stimuler l’entreprise scientifique à sa base. Le secret résiderait ainsi dans le fait de « rester dans la question », ces fameuses questions avec lesquelles « nous n’en avons jamais fini » (p. 24). Chacun de ses chapitres se présente comme « un texte à poursuivre ». Le premier chapitre de l’ouvrage propose de s’interroger ..

Students’ Need Analysis on Methods Used By Lecturers in Teaching English For Management Studies

This study was aimed at exploring the students’ need on methods used by lecturers in teaching English for management studies. The type of research used to achieve the above objective is descriptive quantitative. The data was collected through questionnaires that was given to students, lecturers, and graduates through google form, and it was analyzed by using Likert Scale.  The total respondents was 72. They consist of 4 lecturers, 17 graduates, and 51 students. Result of the research indicates that the eight methods are important to be applied in teaching ESP. This means that lecturer can combine these methods as they are needed by the students at Management Study Program at UKI Toraja

Enhancing Cross border Crime Investigations through the Application of Mother tongue

This article explores the benefits of using mothertongue languages in cross-border criminal investigations It highlights the importance of linguistic ability and cultural awareness in detecting international crimes Mother-tongue languages can improve information accuracy trust and communication However they can also lead to communication breakdowns language barriers and incorrect interpretation of evidence The article also discusses the challenges of using dominant languages such as resource requirements technology s role in multilingual communication and legal and ethical requirements The article concludes that embracing linguistic diversity in law enforcement can improve investigations promote cooperation and enhance community safety and securit

The Functions of Code Switching on Teaching Speaking for EFL Students

Language will be acquired and mastered due to habitual factors. In the case of second language learning in higher education, it is expected that the use of English as language instruction is needed to improve students ability in Speaking. In fact, in the learning process, code-switching is still carried out by lecturers, and result of some studies shows that students respond positively to the it. The purpose of this study is to find out the function of code-switching carried out by lecturers in Speaking classes at UKI Toraja. Researchers used quantitative descriptive methods. This research population are lecturers who perform code-switching in Speaking courses in the classroom at UKI Toraja. Total sampling is used in sample selection with  interviews as a tool for collecting data. The results of the study processed using quantitative descriptive methods. The result shows that lectures switch code in teaching Speaking for several functions. They are: a. to introduce new topic b. to create good learning atmosphere. c  to build effective, flexible and non-rigid communication d. as a strategy to facilitate and check student understanding e. to minimize the students’ levels of anxiety in conveying their ideas