/library/oar/handle/123456789/698 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:10:47 GMT 2026-08-03T23:10:47Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/148336 Title: Coastal strategy in people's lived experiences Abstract: The article argues that effective coastal policy should place people's lived experiences at its centre, complementing economic and environmental objectives with sociological perspectives. Using the Sliema–Gżira waterfront as an example, it highlights how prosperity, tourism, climate change, inequality, accessibility, and public access to the coast coexist, advocating for approaches such as Walking Sociology and Social Impact Assessment to ensure that coastal governance reflects the realities of all communities, especially less-heard groups. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/148336 2026-07-05T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/148334 Title: Malta's Demographic Transformation Abstract: This article explores one of the most significant social changes shaping contemporary Malta. Beyond the statistics on population growth and migration, I argue that we need to better understand people's lived experiences, social rights, identities, inequalities, and everyday realities. Sociology reminds us that complex social change cannot be reduced to simplistic narratives. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/148334 2026-07-19T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/148333 Title: Buses, numbers, people Abstract: In this article, I argue that while Malta's bus service has improved significantly—with better connectivity, air-conditioned buses, and free travel for residents—we also need to understand the realities that statistics alone cannot capture: overcrowding, accessibility, comfort, reliability, the experiences of drivers, and the everyday journeys of commuters. As a sociologist and daily bus commuter, I suggest that transport policy should be informed not only by operational data but also by Social Impact Assessment and qualitative research that places people's experiences at the centre of decision-making Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/148333 2026-07-26T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/148332 Title: Can we cope without air conditioners Abstract: This article explores Malta's growing dependence on air conditioning in the context of climate change, arguing that access to cooling is increasingly a matter of social justice and public health. It calls for policies that combine immediate adaptation with long-term sustainable and equitable climate resilience. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/148332 2026-07-12T00:00:00Z