Abstract
PurposeStudies have shown that research is a global innovation's "engine room." Therefore, young adult-built environment researchers (YABER), especially in developing countries, need research upskilling and reskilling training for better-integrated outcomes. Evidence shows that research training can improve YABER competencies and proficiencies. In Nigeria, YABER may have had some challenges in training needs. There is a lack of extant literature about the issues facing Nigeria's YABER upskilling and reskilling training needs. Thus, this study investigated the perceived problems facing YABER and proffered measures to improve their training needs in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers used participants from Edo State, Abuja and Lagos State, Nigeria. This study adopted a qualitative research approach. The researchers accomplished saturation after 40 virtual interviews and adopted a thematic analysis for the primary data.FindingsThe research shows that the built environment research refines current and creates new knowledge. The built environment researchers (trainers and trainees) need training but face challenges. Findings clustered measures to improve quality research publications in the built environment through YABER training into government/regulatory agencies-related, higher education institutions-related and researcher-related measures.Originality/valueThe developed framework and thematic network analysis could be used to stimulate YABER training needs and, by extension, stir Nigeria's higher education institutions regulatory agencies to upgrade requirements for academic staffers, especially published articles, to be compulsorily Scopus/Web of Sciences indexed for promotion exercise. This is the global best practice, and Nigerian scholars cannot be in isolation. It will form part of this study's implication and revitalise UNSDG 4.Request for Virtual InterviewStudies have shown that research is global innovation's "engine room". Therefore, young adult-built environment researchers (YABER), especially in developing countries, need research upskilling and reskilling training for better-integrated outcomes. Evidence shows that research training can improve YABER competencies and proficiencies. In Nigeria, YABER may have had some challenges in training needs. There is a lack of extant literature about the issues facing Nigeria's YABER upskilling and reskilling training needs. Therefore, this study is titled: Appraising Young Adult Built Environment Researchers Training Needs in a Developing Economy: A Perspective from Stakeholders. Specifically, the researchers will achieve the paper's aim via the following objectives:To evaluate the relevance of young adult-built environment researchers' training needs.To explore the perceived issues facing young adult researchers in a built environment.To proffer measures to improve the training needs of young adult-built environment researchers.Kindly note that the virtual interview questions will be within the stated objectives. Your responses will be collated and analysed with that of other interviewees. It will make up the value and contribution to achieving the success of this work. Information provided will be treated with the greatest secrecy.Hence, the researchers will highly cherish your valuable time and input in answering the questions.With regards.Yours faithfully,(Researchers).Basic questions for the participantsFor our records, please tell us your organisation and position.Please give us the details if you teach or what you do in your organisations.
Please tell us your years of work experience.Are you knowledgeable about the young adult built environment researchers (YABER) training needs?If yes to question 4, in general terms, from your perception, how can you describe the significance of YABER to the industry?As a built environmentalist, are you satisfied with the YABER output?From your perception, can you identify possible challenges facing YABER training needs in Nigeria?What role can major stakeholders play in improving YABER training needs?What feasible policies can improve YABER training needs?Will curriculum review improve YABER training needs in Nigeria? Please more details.Originality/valueThe developed framework and thematic network analysis could be used to stimulate YABER training needs and, by extension, stir Nigeria's higher education institutions regulatory agencies to upgrade requirements for academic staffers, especially published articles, to be compulsorily Scopus/Web of Sciences indexed for promotion exercise. This is the global best practice, and Nigerian scholars cannot be in isolation. It will form part of this study's implication and revitalise UNSDG 4.Request for Virtual InterviewStudies have shown that research is global innovation's "engine room". Therefore, young adult-built environment researchers (YABER), especially in developing countries, need research upskilling and reskilling training for better-integrated outcomes. Evidence shows that research training can improve YABER competencies and proficiencies. In Nigeria, YABER may have had some challenges in training needs. There is a lack of extant literature about the issues facing Nigeria's YABER upskilling and reskilling training needs. Therefore, this study is titled: Appraising Young Adult Built Environment Researchers Training Needs in a Developing Economy: A Perspective from Stakeholders. Specifically, the researchers will achieve the paper's aim via the following objectives:To evaluate the relevance of young adult-built environment researchers' training needs.To explore the perceived issues facing young adult researchers in a built environment.To proffer measures to improve the training needs of young adult-built environment researchers.Kindly note that the virtual interview questions will be within the stated objectives. Your responses will be collated and analysed with that of other interviewees. It will make up the value and contribution to achieving the success of this work. Information provided will be treated with the greatest secrecy.Hence, the researchers will highly cherish your valuable time and input in answering the questions.With regards.Yours faithfully,(Researchers).Basic questions for the participantsFor our records, please tell us your organisation and position.Please give us the details if you teach or what you do in your organisations.Please tell us your years of work experience.Are you knowledgeable about the young adult built environment researchers (YABER) training needs?If yes to question 4, in general terms, from your perception, how can you describe the significance of YABER to the industry?As a built environmentalist, are you satisfied with the YABER output?From your perception, can you identify possible challenges facing YABER training needs in Nigeria?What role can major stakeholders play in improving YABER training needs?What feasible policies can improve YABER training needs?Will curriculum review improve YABER training needs in Nigeria? Please more details.
Originality/valueThe developed framework and thematic network analysis could be used to stimulate YABER training needs and, by extension, stir Nigeria's higher education institutions regulatory agencies to upgrade requirements for academic staffers, especially published articles, to be compulsorily Scopus/Web of Sciences indexed for promotion exercise. This is the global best practice, and Nigerian scholars cannot be in isolation. It will form part of this study's implication and revitalise UNSDG 4.Request for Virtual InterviewStudies have shown that research is global innovation's "engine room". Therefore, young adult-built environment researchers (YABER), especially in developing countries, need research upskilling and reskilling training for better-integrated outcomes. Evidence shows that research training can improve YABER competencies and proficiencies. In Nigeria, YABER may have had some challenges in training needs. There is a lack of extant literature about the issues facing Nigeria's YABER upskilling and reskilling training needs. Therefore, this study is titled: Appraising Young Adult Built Environment Researchers Training Needs in a Developing Economy: A Perspective from Stakeholders. Specifically, the researchers will achieve the paper's aim via the following objectives:To evaluate the relevance of young adult-built environment researchers' training needs.To explore the perceived issues facing young adult researchers in a built environment.To proffer measures to improve the training needs of young adult-built environment researchers.Kindly note that the virtual interview questions will be within the stated objectives. Your responses will be collated and analysed with that of other interviewees. It will make up the value and contribution to achieving the success of this work. Information provided will be treated with the greatest secrecy.Hence, the researchers will highly cherish your valuable time and input in answering the questions.With regards.Yours faithfully,(Researchers).Basic questions for the participantsFor our records, please tell us your organisation and position.Please give us the details if you teach or what you do in your organisations.Please tell us your years of work experience.Are you knowledgeable about the young adult built environment researchers (YABER) training needs?If yes to question 4, in general terms, from your perception, how can you describe the significance of YABER to the industry?As a built environmentalist, are you satisfied with the YABER output?From your perception, can you identify possible challenges facing YABER training needs in Nigeria?What role can major stakeholders play in improving YABER training needs?What feasible policies can improve YABER training needs?Will curriculum review improve YABER training needs in Nigeria? Please more details.Originality/valueThe developed framework and thematic network analysis could be use