/library/oar/handle/123456789/2062 2026-05-25T12:35:24Z 2026-05-25T12:35:24Z Bajada, Therese Chetcuti Zammit, Luana /library/oar/handle/123456789/146138 2026-05-05T07:43:41Z 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Women and road traffic injuries in Malta : a data-driven analysis Authors: Bajada, Therese; Chetcuti Zammit, Luana Abstract: Women are involved in road crashes less than men, however, due to their physiology women are more likely to be injured or killed in crashes of similar severity (Brumbelow and Jermakian, 2022). A female’s physiology is one of the reasons why they are considered vulnerable (Cronn et al., 2024); other reasons include the fact that they are carers of other family members and they engage in more active mobility, particularly walking and use public transport more than men (Kawgan-Kagan, 2020). Furthermore, as crash victims are overwhelmingly male, road safety related research is strongly male-oriented (Ehsani, Michael and MacKenzie, 2023).; This paper provides an insight on the female perspective from a car-dominated case study - Malta. The research describes the epidemiology of road traffic crashes involving women in Malta. Spatio-temporal patterns using machine learning and Geographic ¸ŁŔűÔÚĎßĂâ·Ń Systems (GIS) of injury, serious injury and fatalities utilising seventeen years of national crash data obtained from the Malta Police Force are identified.; Malta is an archipelago and an EU member state that is situated between Sicily and Libya. The total area is 316 Km2 and the population is 0.56 million of which 47 per cent are women (National Statistics Office [NSO], 2024). Malta has the densest population - 1,823 people/Km2 (NSO, 2025) among the EU-27 (European Commission, 2025). It has 762 Km of road/100 Km2 (Transport Malta, 2016) and there are 797 motor vehicles/1000 inhabitants (NSO, 2023). Passenger cars composed 75.8% of licensed motor vehicle (NSO, 2023), supporting the fact that Maltese inhabitants are car-dependent. This situation and weak sustainable mobility policy in Malta have led to a few alternative options to the car (Bajada and Satariano, 2025). Unsurprisingly, car users feature the most in road traffic crashes – 57% and women-related crashes compose 34.5% (NSO, 2023a).; Data related to road traffic crashes in Malta includes no injury and injury. The former data are collected by the Local Enforcement System Agency (LESA) and the latter are collected by the Malta Police Force (MPF). This study is based on the data collected by the MPF, which includes four injury classifications: insignificant, slight, grievous and fatal. When compared to other countries, the fatalities in Malta are below the EU average 30/1,000,000 inhabitants out of 46/1,000,000 inhabitants (Eurostat, 2025), yet every fatality and injury is a person that has had their life terminated or traumatised.

2026-04-01T00:00:00Z Mifsud, Wendy Jo Bajada, Therese Scheiber, Sarah /library/oar/handle/123456789/144584 2026-03-04T11:10:03Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Walk the talk — understanding perceptions of walkability in Paola, Malta, as a key component of the 15-minute city Authors: Mifsud, Wendy Jo; Bajada, Therese; Scheiber, Sarah Abstract: The research investigates the socio-spatial dynamics of walkability in the urban context of Paola, Malta. Grounded in the concept of the 15-Minute City, the study set out to understand how people’s perceptions of proximity and walkability can inform spatial planning policies. Using Mapping for Change to map survey responses, data was collected to analyse participant perceptions regarding their walking experiences within Paola’s town centre. The research objectives were threefold: to identify factors that contribute to walking in dense urban environments, to explore how pedestrians’ perceptions of the environment can be used to shape spatial planning policies, and to assess the existing policy landscape concerning walkability. The study reveals that while the urban fabric of Paola supports active mobility, improvements in infrastructure, such as wider pavements and increased amenities like trees and benches, are necessary to enhance walkability. Additionally, the research highlights discrepancies between policy formulation and implementation, particularly in promoting sustainable mobility. The findings suggest that although national policies emphasize active travel, tangible action is less forthcoming. The results underscore the importance of engaging communities in planning processes and call for policies that foster safer, more attractive environments for pedestrians. Through this research, participants’ perceptions provided key indications about what can encourage active mobility and improve urban liveability, reinforcing the 15-Minute City framework for Malta.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Bajada, Therese Chetcuti Zammit, Luana /library/oar/handle/123456789/142044 2025-12-09T13:06:37Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A data driven approach to understand patterns of children as victims of road injury crashes, case study : Malta Authors: Bajada, Therese; Chetcuti Zammit, Luana Abstract: In 2020, the European Union (EU) reported 336 child fatalities, 46% were car occupants, 13% were cyclists and 32% were pedestrians (European Commision Directorate General for Transport, 2022). Children are disproportionately affected by road crashes due to their physical and cognitive constraints (Savelsbergh et al., 2013). The predominant pattern of road fatalities among children across the EU peaks between 12pm and 8pm (European Commision Directorate General for Transport, 2022).

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Bajada, Therese Satariano, Bernadine Mariotti, Ilaria /library/oar/handle/123456789/142043 2025-12-09T11:36:05Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The digital nomad as a worker and a tourist Authors: Bajada, Therese; Satariano, Bernadine; Mariotti, Ilaria Abstract: Digital nomads are typically location-independent professionals who use digital technologies to sustain employment while travelling. They are often attracted to destinations with affordable living costs, pleasant climates, vibrant communities, and high-quality infrastructure such as coworking spaces and reliable internet (Chevtaeva & Denizci-Guillet, 2021; Vagena, 2021). Popular hubs include Bali, Chiang Mai, Lisbon, and MedellĂ­n, which combine cultural richness with relatively low living costs (Hart, 2015; Spinks, 2015).

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