Object displays do not always support better integrated task performance

PM Sanderson, JM Flach, MA Buttigieg… - Human …, 1989 - journals.sagepub.com
This study examines Wickens' compatibility of proximity hypothesis of visual display design
and proposes that an emergent-features approach might carry more explanatory power. Two …

Emergent features in visual display design for two types of failure detection tasks

MA Buttigieg, PM Sanderson - Human factors, 1991 - journals.sagepub.com
Visual display design for dynamic systems may be helped by exploiting emergent features
that allow subjects to easily distinguish different states of the system. Three different types of …

Reader-controlled computerized presentation of text

P Muter, RS Kruk, MA Buttigieg, TJ Kang - Human Factors, 1988 - journals.sagepub.com
In five experiments new methods of computer-supported reading were introduced and tested.
Self-pacing was permitted in rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP), in which words are …

Barriers to implement a smoke free hospital: What action should be taken?

…, L Farrugia, C Gauci, N Calleja, A Buttigieg… - 2014 - um.edu.mt
Objective: Tobacco is leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Hospitals have a key role
to play in the effective control of tobacco. The aim of this survey was to identify the barriers …

Object vs separate displays for process failure detection: the emergent features approach

MA Buttigieg, PM Sanderson… - Proceedings of the …, 1988 - journals.sagepub.com
Two studies are described that compare a “compatibility of proximity” approach to display
design with an emergent features approach. Results suggest that tasks requiring integration …

A survey to assess smoking awareness and attitudes of staff at a local hospital

…, L Farrugia, N Calleja, C Gauci, A Buttigieg… - 2012 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background: Rising smoking-related morbidity and mortality would be expected to lead to
increased awareness among hospital staff regarding the harmful effects of cigarettes. Aims …

The changing role of the CFO in Maltese listed companies

AC Buttigieg - 2013 - um.edu.mt
The purpose of this study is to understand how the role of the CFO of Maltese listed companies
has changed over the past ten years while assessing the major changes. Moreover, it …

The changing role of the Maltese CFO

PJ Baldacchino, AC Buttigieg - 2014 - um.edu.mt
The recent past has been characterised by advances in technology, continuous changes in
the environment and also added regulatory requirements, mostly as a consequence of both …

Living with osteoarthritis.

B Falzon, A Buttigieg - 1997 - um.edu.mt
Osteoarthritis is a disorder of hyaline cartilage and subchondral bone affecting mostly the
large weight bearing joints ( hip and knee ), cervical and lumbar spine. A good therapeutic …

Exploring perceptions of creative activities in occupational therapy.

AK Roberts, A Buttigieg - 2003 - um.edu.mt
This research study set out to explore perceptions of occupational therapists on the engagement
of creative activities in occupational therapy. Creative activities were a major tool in …