The Malta Chamber of Scientists is pleased to announce the publication of Xjenza Online Vol. 12 Issue 2, the latest edition of its peer-reviewed, free open-access science journal. This issue marks the culmination of a successful year, highlighting innovative research across diverse scientific disciplines.

This edition features research studies on:

• differential exposure to English in European academia;
  
  
• occupational health and safety in Malta’s construction sector;
  
  
• offshore green hydrogen production potential in Malta;
  
  
• land-use changes in the Maltese Islands; and
  
  
• impact of migration on Malta’s demographic transition.

This issue also includes news articles on:

• OiPub, a new platform for researchers; and
  
  
• Highlights from the COPCA 2024 conference in Valletta.

As Malta’s premier scientific journal, Xjenza Online continues to provide a platform for researchers to share impactful findings with the global scientific community. The full issue is available for free online.

For contributions to the upcoming issue, and for more information, contact the Editor-in-Chief Prof. Cristiana Sebu.