- Stuttering Research and Treatment
- Humor Studies and Applications
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Language Development and Disorders
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Phonetics and Phonology Research
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Voice and Speech Disorders
Heritage Malta
2023
University of Malta
2014-2023
Lehman College
2019
City University of New York
2019
A woman's right to respectful and dignified care during labour childbirth is strategically accepted.1 As management committee members of the EU COST Action CA18211 network ('DEVOTION') focused on traumatic (www.ca18211.eu), we are concerned with ensuring a positive birth experience for all. We work pan-European level ensure women's rights give in clinically psychologically safe environment including current COVID-19 pandemic. every country reacted pandemic, swift initial response was based...
This paper presents modelling, controller design and implementation of a solar-powered vapour absorption cooling system for wine fermentation. All the major components are modelled simulated, model predictive control approach is taken to closed loop regulation fermentation temperatures. The was implemented tested during actual fermentation, yielding very good performance. work demonstrates potential energy-saving technologies making industry.
The Fluency: Smart Intervention Strategy is an application for speech language pathologists and students to use with school age children who stutter. strategy provides a framework program which encourages creativity humour during intervention sessions. SIS consists of four components different activities are included. Four Components the 'Smart Strategy' are: a) Think Smart, Feel b) Cool Speech c) Challenge Dragons d) Into 'Real' World. re-shaped stuttering modification approach. aims...
Background: The European Clinical Specialization in Fluency Disorders (ECSF) is a 1-year postgraduate course for speech and language therapists (known as speech-language pathologists the United States). program was developed by consortium whose members are specialists fluency disorders from universities/colleges. expanded to include other EU college centers of clinical excellence. Purpose: This paper presents an evaluative review students teachers who have participated initial 4 years ECSF...
The Factors that Play a Role in Understanding Humour S u m r y This article addresses the skills involved processing humour.Both adults and children enjoy puns, jokes, riddles employ humour interaction with friends.Factors contribute to Processing… understanding involve cognition, ability identify speaker's intent convey humour, desire engage social interaction.Humour can be found all countries across globe, though cultural linguistic differences may influence what listeners consider...