https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47848 2026-04-22T01:36:05Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/48236 Title: Dilapidated houses in Cottonera : taking Vittoriosa as a case study. Abstract: One of the primary purposes of a dwelling is to provide shelter for man from the hostile elements of his environment. Since the day man moved out of caves he developed forms of shelter which conscientiously reflected his needs, as conditioned by the particular context within which he lived. If dwellings are left unattended they will deteriorate in a cycle from newly built, to dilapidation and disrepair, leading to unfitness and the likelihood of deterioration. This process of dilapidation and deterioration is easily understood in general terms, though it is extremely vast in operation. All houses will eventually deteriorate but individual materials degrade at different rates, with the optimum frequency of replacement varying between materials. Each component of the above mentioned cycle will be subject to modification, depending on local factors, which involve the quality of the original design, materials and maintenance. In certain areas of the Maltese Islands there is an increasing problem of disrepair in the housing stock which necessitates immediate action. Chapter One of this dissertation describes the parameters of Healthy Housing according to the World Health Organization standards and later, this chapter presents a broad definition of a dilapidated dwelling. Having done this, one gets an immediate impression of the contrast between these two extremities. Chapter Two gives a contemporary overview of the problem of dilapidated dwellings in Cottonera, whilst taking Vittoriosa as a case study to illustrate the precarious situation in which several houses in Vittoriosa are in. In this chapter, one also finds a comprehensive historical account intended to promote an awareness that Vittoriosa together with the other two cities was not always in such a state of deterioration. Vittoriosa was indeed once a city of great wealth and prestige. The concluding paragraphs of this chapter point out the reasons why the houses in Vittoriosa became dilapidated. In Chapter Three the focus moves to the survey that was carried out in Vittoriosa and from which several statistical reports were concluded. The context of this dissertation is further developed in Chapter Four, which points out in detail all the remedial steps that could be taken to finally overcome the problem of dilapidated houses in Cottonera. Description: DIP.ENV.HEALTH 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/48206 Title: Nutrition information on labels. Abstract: Today's fast developing world has opened infinite horizons for the food restricted. The need of identification of food has then arisen. Labeling has also been developed as a result of the expansion of the food industry. The label acts as a protection for the consumer as it provides identification. Identification of food has been provided by the presence of a label affixed to the food. In the past information on labels was limited, ,basically only the product name was inducted.. Other information was not listed as this was not required by law. Although labels helped to choose and promote the food, and to inform the consumer, these were also used to deceive the consumer in some cases as labels tend to be designed for more promotional purposes. This could be easily achieved, such .as by the use of special food characteristics statements or order to establish the. brand e.g. by the use of bright colors on the label. Other manufacturers tend to copy already established product labels in order to confuse the consumer. This suggested that product name was not enough. Description: DIP.ENV.HEALTH 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/48199 Title: Food control : food safety in airline catering. Abstract: Anyone who has flown on a commercial aircraft today, has come into contact with inflight food services, yet few have an understanding of the processes that are involved to provide wholesome food and beverages to the passenger. Few passengers realise that the provisioning of inflight food services is a highly complex task that is performed by a unique segment of the total food service industry. In the airline industry, time is money and the inflight food services are part of the race to meet the close time schedules characterising the airline industry's concern with passenger service. An introduction and explanation of the flight catering system, together with information about the catering for special dietary requirements, is followed by step by step procedures involved from the purchasing of food products to dispatching the meals to the aircrafts. With this dissertation the reader will get an idea about the basic procedures, involved in the local inflight catering industry. Description: DIP.ENV.HEALTH 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/47947 Title: Oil spills : marine disasters. Abstract: Pollution may be defined as the release into the environment of substances or energy resulting in deleterious effects. Effects can be, harm to living resources, hazards to human health, hindrance to marine activities including fishing, impairment of quality for use of sea water and reduction of amenities. The study was focused on hydrocarbon pollution resulting from oil slicks, how oil is introduced into the marine environment, its reactions and how it effects species. The damage it could cause to human health is an important consideration. The study stated the plans of operation that can be offered by the Maltese Authorities in case of an oil slick in the Maltese Territorial waters. The study was mainly focused on accidents in the Maltese Territory, the risks in the area, and the Mediterranean as a whole. It also showed the relation between the international laws and regulations regarding marine pollution due to hydrocarbons leaking out from vessels and what legal actions could be taken. Laws and regulations were interpreted also as a prevention to avoid such disasters from happening and what considerations are taken before ships are able to fly the country's flag. The Maltese Islands and the Coastal and Marine Environment Description: DIP.ENV.HEALTH 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z