The IDEA Journal of Applied Research
The IDEA Journal of Applied Research Volume 5
The IDEA Journal of Applied Research – 5th Edition, July 2025
This edition presents a collection of applied research that bridges academic theory with real-world implementation. Centred around themes of healthcare innovation, public sector resilience, and digital transformation, the journal captures how research can drive meaningful, measurable change across industries and society.
Optimising Service Delivery In Local Councils Through Remote Working: A Comprehensive Study on Implementation &Public Engagement
Authors: Christopher Galea & Jerome Caruana Cilia
This study evaluates how local councils in Malta adapted to remote work post-pandemic, and proposes sustainable models for future civic service delivery.
Factors that Influence Admission and Discharge Decisions in a Paediatric Emergency Department in Malta
Author: Emma Pisani
This study investigates how both clinical judgment and non-clinical pressures affect triage and discharge decisions in paediatric emergency care.
Revolutionising the Skincare Industry: The Impact of Social Media Marketing & Influencer Features on the Purchasing Intention of Maltese Consumers
Author: Jessica Camilleri
This study measures how interactivity, informativeness, and influencer credibility drive consumer behaviour in the beauty sector’s digital landscape.
Exploring Market Dynamics Affecting Pharmaceutical Prices in the Maltese National Health Service: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Marcelle Fenech & Dr Neville Schembri
This study examines the policy and economic factors affecting pharmaceutical pricing and offers strategic recommendations for procurement reform.
The Patient Safety Culture and Communication Practices in a Radiotherapy Department in Malta
Authors: Paul Bezzina & Dr Flavia Morone
This study explores how leadership, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork shape a safety-oriented culture in high-risk clinical environments.
Evaluating Cost-Effectiveness, Patient Satisfaction, and Care Quality of Malta’s HAT Service
Authors: Roderick Spiteri & Dr Flavia Morone
This paper is an analysis of Malta’s Home Antibiotic Therapy (HAT) programme reveals how home-based care improves patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs and pressure on hospital systems.
Investigating Problems in Employment Faced by Maltese Manufacturing Plants: In Particular, the Labour Shortage Crisis
Author: RoseMary Portelli
This research explores workforce challenges in Malta’s manufacturing sector, calling for reforms in education, training, and worker integration.
Electronic Health Records & Health Information Systems: The Perspectives of Allied Health Professionals in Community & Residential Care Home Settings
Author: Sarah Bartolo
The study assesses the social and technical barriers to successful adoption of health information systems in aged care environments, proposing targeted solutions.
Editors in Chief: Dr. Nadia Maria Vassallo, Dr. Silvio De Bono, Ing. Vincent Maione
Editors: Prof. Marcelo Dehoul, Dr. Damian Spiteri, Dr. Flavia Morone, Dr. Joseph Mallia,
Associate Editors: Rachel Spiteri, Lara Muscat