Managing water-related energy in future cities – a research and policy roadmap

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kenway ◽  
J. McMahon ◽  
V. Elmer ◽  
S. Conrad ◽  
J. Rosenblum
Keyword(s):  
Energy Use ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Municipal Governments ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Problem Resolution ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Related Energy ◽  
On Line ◽  
Improved Methods ◽  
Research And Policy

Water-related energy accounts for around one-quarter of California's energy use. Most of the influence is within cities. This project aimed to identify research and policy needs associated with managing energy related to urban water. A workshop was convened with diverse representation from water and energy sectors in federal (US), state (California) and municipal governments, research and regulatory agencies, universities, utilities, not-for profit and private sectors. The workshop established a vision of future cities, including elements of success, research needs and barriers. A subsequent on-line survey was used to estimate the potential, effort and ‘potential-to-effort’ ratio of each suggested element. First suggested steps in the roadmap include: development of educational programmes, combined standards, guidelines, funding and planning for water and energy efficiency, improved understanding and management of factors motivating consumers, and improved methods to quantify and track targets of ‘water-related energy and related greenhouse gas emissions’. The ‘roadmap’ could help streamline future effort and sequencing action. The authors note and reflect on the importance of representation at such a workshop, and an effort is made to understand sources of variability in viewpoints. The semi-quantitative method used could have relevance to wider resource management issues and complex problem resolution.

Older Volunteers: A Precious Resource Under Pressure

2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Gottlieb
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Services ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Older Volunteers ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Precious Resource ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Research And Policy

ABSTRACTDrawing on the literature on the extensive investment older adults make in volunteering, and on the findings of a study of 19 not-for-profit agencies that rely heavily on older adults to provide a variety of community services, this paper identifies several significant changes in the character of the clients who are served by these volunteers and in government health policies affecting the delivery of community services. The paper concludes with suggestions for research and policy development aimed to optimize the contribution which older volunteers make to society and reciprocally, the contribution that volunteering makes to the health and well-being of older adults.

scholarly journals Aplikasi Perpustakaan On-line: (Kajian Awal Layanan On-line Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi Menggunakan Aplikasi Go-jek©)

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Syukron Syukron
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Resource ◽  
Library Services ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Application Model ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
On Line

Library is an information resource centre that provides intangible services. Library is also known as a not-for-profit-organization that provides places for reading. Libraries in Indonesia have not been professionally administered. But now library institutions at all levels, including those at the academic institutions, begin to revamp, continue the scientific tradition, develop the nation's civilization to save and store book collection in various subjects and languages with the help if information and communication technologies (ICT). The study explores the potentials that can be collaborated between library services and its information strength and the networked application such go-jek. The author identified the correlation between go-jek application model and academic library services. The study showed there was mutual need for both sides that could be collaborated.

scholarly journals Conceptual Framework for Explorations of the Collaborative Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 615-634
Author(s):  
Filip Majetić
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Gig Economy ◽  
On Line

This paper aims to establish a comprehensive and easily operationalizable conceptual framework for explorations of the collaborative economy (CE). While the phenomenon has attracted increasing attention among businesses, customers, politicians/regulators, and researchers, a widely accepted conceptualization still does not exist. In the present study the CE accommodates for-profit and/or not-for-profit exchange of products that are: a) temporarily provided to others (i.e. shared) by their owners when the assets are under-utilized; b) shared occasionally i.e. up to a certain extent; c) shared by amateurs/ non-professionals when having a professional license is mandatory; and d) shared via on-line platforms. If all the requirements are (simultaneously) fulfilled, shared products embrace both goods and services and sharing providers embrace both individuals (e.g., P2P) and organizations (e.g., B2P). The proposed framework is discussed in the context of the CE key "surrounding" concepts – the on-demand economy, gig economy, second-hand & circular economy, and rental economy.

Developing a national Playgroup statement : Stakeholder consultation strategy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen McLean ◽  
Celine Chu ◽  
Julianna Mallia ◽  
Susan Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Advisory Group ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Stakeholder Consultation ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Research And Policy

In 2019 Playgroup Australia established a National Advisory Group, including representatives from government, not-for-profit, community and research sectors, to support the development of a National Playgroup Statement. The forthcoming statement is intended to provide a unifying voice for playgroup provision in practice, research and policy nationwide. Two core strategies were recommended by the National Advisory Group to support the development of the Playgroup Statement. These were: a) a literature review canvassing the existing evidence base of outcomes and benefits of playgroup participation for children and families; and b) a stakeholder consultation strategy to capture children’s and families’ experiences and perspectives of playgroup participation, and the impact of playgroup participation on their lives. This report details the findings from the stakeholder consultation strategy.

The Development of Not-For-Profit Hospital Cost Models

1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-48
Author(s):  
Greg M. Thibadoux ◽  
Nicholas Apostolou ◽  
Ira S. Greenberg
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Cost ◽  
Cost Models ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit

10. Designing an online curriculum supporting risk management and patient safety

2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
T. Gondocz ◽  
G. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Online Curriculum ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Managing Risk

The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is a not for profit mutual defence organization with a mandate to provide medico-legal assistance to physician members and to educate health professionals on managing risk and enhancing patient safety. To expand the outreach to its 72,000 member physicians, the CMPA built an online learning curriculum of risk management and patient safety materials in 2006. These activities are mapped to the real needs of members ensuring the activities are relevant. Eight major categories were developed containing both online courses and articles. Each course and article is mapped to the RCPSC's CanMEDS roles and the CFPC's Four Principles. This poster shares the CMPA’s experience in designing an online patient safety curriculum within the context of medico-legal risk management and provides an inventory of materials linked to the CanMEDS roles. Our formula for creation of an online curriculum included basing the educational content on real needs of member physicians; using case studies to teach concepts; and, monitoring and evaluating process and outcomes. The objectives are to explain the benefits of curricular approach for course planning across the continuum in medical education; outline the utility of the CanMEDS roles in organizing the risk management and patient safety medical education curriculum; describe the progress of CMPA's online learning system; and, outline the potential for moving the curriculum of online learning materials and resources into medical schools.

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