The IDEA Journal of Applied Research

The IDEA Journal of Applied Research Volume 6

The IDEA Journal of Applied Research – 6th Edition, December 2025

This edition of The IDEA Journal of Applied Research presents a rich collection of applied studies that connect academic inquiry with real-world impact. Spanning themes such as healthcare innovation, public sector resilience, digital transformation, consumer behaviour, and workforce sustainability, the journal demonstrates how evidence-based research can inform policy, improve professional practice, and drive meaningful change across industries and society.

The contributions in this volume explore pressing contemporary challenges, including remote working in local governance, decision-making in paediatric emergency care, digital influence on consumer purchasing behaviour, pharmaceutical pricing within public healthcare systems, patient safety culture, home-based care models, labour shortages in manufacturing, and the adoption of health information systems in community and residential settings. Together, these studies reflect a strong commitment to applied research that responds directly to local and national needs while contributing to broader academic discourse.

Details of the studies and their authors are presented below:

  1. Organisational Culture Effects on Job Satisfaction among Different Generations in a Healthcare Setting- Claudine Balzan
  2. Assessing the Engagement Levels of Electrocardiography Technicians Working in Mater Dei Hospital- James Azzopardi & Dr Flavia Morone
  3. Emotional Intelligence in Effective Leadership within the Maltese Social Sector: A Qualitative Study – Shelley Galea Spiteri & Dr Damian Spiteri
  4. The Acceptance of Robotic Systems for Nursing Care at St. Vincent De Paul: A Quantitative Study- Anne Marie Fava, Kurt Grixti & Dr Karl Spiteri
  5. Challenging the Obstacles in Pre-Analytical Settings: Exploring Frequency, Types, and Sources of Preanalytical Errors in Blood Sampling Practice – Graziella Santillo & Dr Emanuel Camilleri
  6. Validating HOSPITAL Score for 30-Day Readmission and Mortality in Older Adults Discharged to Long-Term Care- Dr Sephora Santucci, Mr Emanuel Schembri, Dr Tracy Lee Vidal & Dr Karl Spiteri
  7. The Empowerment of Elderly Individuals Regarding the Risk of Falls (TEEI-FALLS) Tool: Translation to English and Maltese and Cross-Cultural Validation – Flavia Cristina Morone Pinto, Lara Muscat, Simone Souza de Freitas, Regina Celia de Oliveira Eliane, Maria Ribeiro de Vasconcelos, Dr Nadia Maria Vassallo
  8. Student Support Services in a UK Further–Higher Education College: Institutional Perspectives- Dr Rosetta Thornhill & Dr Damian Spiteri
  9. Learners’ Perspectives of Inclusive Practices of a Public Higher Vocational Education Provider in Malta- Dr Rosetta Thornhill & Dr Damian Spiteri
  10. Transgender Adults’ Perceptions of Residential Long-Term Care in Malta: Implications for Inclusive Practice – Natasha Gilson & Dr Damian Spiteri
  11. Recreational Bathing Water in Malta: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Awareness, Information Use, and Perceived Risks – Denise Chetcuti & Dr Emanuel Camilleri
  12. When Time Is Tight: Decision-Making in the Armed Forces of Malta- Kieran Laws & Dr Damian Spiteri
  13. Research Symposium 2025 Fostering Innovation Through Academia-Industry Collaboration December 2025- Symposium Proceeding

Editors in Chief: Dr. Nadia Maria Vassallo, Dr. Silvio De Bono, Ing. Vincent Maione

Editors: Prof. Marcelo Dehoul, Eur. Ing. Dr Emanuel Camilleri, Dr Ing. Jeremy Scerri, Dr Andrei Petroia, Dr Damian Spiteri, Dr Flavia Morone, Dr Joseph Mallia, Dr Karl Spiteri, Dr Anne Cini

Associate Editors: Rachel Spiteri, Lara Muscat

The IDEA Journal of Applied Research Journal | Volume 6

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