/library/oar/handle/123456789/67216 2025-11-06T21:41:54Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/67215 Title: THINK : Issue 33 : November 2020 Abstract: THINK is a quarterly research magazine published by the Marketing, Communications & Alumni Office at the University of Malta 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/67214 Title: Breaking research boundaries Abstract: At think, we like to think of research as akin to Janus, the two-headed Roman god of beginnings, transitions, and portals (well, doorways). With one head looking to the past and the other looking forward, he reminds us that for research to flourish, it must draw inspiration from the past while looking ahead to drive innovation. 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/67213 Title: Wipe your shoes and clean your mask Abstract: While many were hoarding toilet paper for the impending apocalypse, others were planning ahead, scavenging for parts to create a machine that could sanitise face masks. The idea is to protect citizens and front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/67212 Title: Reducing aircraft emissions on the ground Abstract: Aviation has delivered worldwide social and economic benefits. This has come at a price. Aviation contributes to roughly 2% of all global emissions. However, pre-Covid-19, the industry experienced a growth rate of approximately 5% per annum. Despite the current slowdown, the industry has time and again shown resilience, and it should recover in a few years. The industry might take this period as an opportunity to clean up its act. 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z