/library/oar/handle/123456789/1950 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:33:02 GMT 2025-12-27T08:33:02Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/22411 Title: The new Xjenza Online [Editorial] Abstract: Last June I was offered the position of Editor-in-Chief of Xjenza, the official Journal of the Malta Chamber of Scientists (ChoSci) by the acting President, Prof Alex Felice. The journal's production has been interrupted since 2007 and now the Chamber, revitalised by a new spring, wanted to publish it again and cover the gap left in the scientific Maltese community, this time as on online only journal. I was excited by this challenge and very grateful for the confidence expressed in me by the ChoSci council in recognition of my extensive international editorial experience. I would like to take this opportunity to share with the membership my general vision and plans for the journal as we move forward in this new beginning and publish the first issue. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/22411 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/2015 Title: National strategy for health research and innovation Authors: Lapira, Alec; Sammut, Nicholas; Scerri, Christian A.; Cordina, Gordon; Mifsud, Janet; Cassingena Harper, Jennifer; Saliba Scerri, Ramona; Castillo, Nadine Abstract: In 2011, the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) commissioned the Development of a dedicated strategy for health research and innovation in line with its mandate from Government to identify areas of national priority and design and to also implement strategic approaches to enhance economic competitiveness and quality of life. The Strategy was drawn up by a steering group which also included people from outside the health sector, to ensure that it also keeps note of the economic side of things. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/2015 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/2012 Title: COST : matchmaking for researchers Authors: Mifsud, Janet; Bellia, Claire Abstract: As many researchers are aware, while the EU offers a huge variety of funding possibilities, many of the funding mechanisms are tied to projects which require consortia made up of partners from different countries. Many researchers based in Malta, especially younger researchers, query on how one gets invited to participate in such consortia. In addition, the complex funding and administrative procedures involved in many of these EU projects, may put off several local scientists and researchers from applying for such funds. COST, Cooperation in Science and Technology, offers a facilitated mechanism which tackles and overcomes these hurdles. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/2012 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/2004 Title: The University of Malta (Seismic Monitoring and Research Unit), University of Basilicata and Imaa-CNR (Italy) operations during the 2012 Emilia seismic sequence Authors: D'Amico, Sebastiano; Gallipoli, Maria Rosaria; Mucciarelli, Marco; Vignola, Luigi Abstract: On 20th May 2012 (02:03 UTC), and on 29th May 2012 (07.00 UTC) two major earthquakes occurred in Northern Italy. The two earthquakes caused 27 people to be killed (7 on 20th May and 20 on 29th May), at least 400 injured, and up to 45,000 homeless in total, with initial estimates placing the total economic loss at several billion Euros. The main goal of this communication is to describe the operations and efforts of several researchers and Institutions during the seismic crises of the Emilia sequence. The acquired data can provide tools to reduce the impact of future earthquakes on the local communities. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/2004 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z