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Medical emergencies in dentistry: recognition, prevention, and management

Alba Xhafaj, Besmira Malaj, Eneida Prifti, Skënder Brataj
Medical emergencies in dental practice, although relatively uncommon, present significant challenges and risks for both patients and clinicians. Outcomes depend on early recognition, prevention, and prompt, well-coordinated intervention. This chapter provides a comprehensive, academically structured…
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The sponge city approach to stormwater management: green infrastructure and aquatic plant installations in Neighborhood No. 17, Durrës

Kimete Tataveshi, Bruno Tataveshi, Ederina Haxhiaj
Intensive urbanization, surface impermeabilization, and the impacts of climate change have significantly increased stormwater management challenges in Albanian cities. The city of Durrës, particularly Neigh- borhood No. 17, faces frequent urban flooding, overburdened drainage systems, degradation of…
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Integration of digitalization in social protection and inclusion: system for older adults, findings, challenges, and recommendations

Valbona Tolli
Access and inclusion in the use of technological tools hold particular importance in the process of integrating digitalization across institutional systems. Accelerated digitalization, which became a ne- cessity during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, has focused public policy attention on the signi…
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Quality of life in older age: a psychological review of mental health dimensions

Sonja Brahaj, Dorina Dervishi, Erina Hilaj
Quality of life in older age is one of the most important indicators of well-being and psychological func- tioning in older adults. With the increase in life expectancy and the ageing of the population, attention to the psychological factors that influence the experience of this stage of life has in…
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Preeclampsia: biomarkers and predictive strategies — a literature review (2015–2025)

Ilir Bylykbashi, Bledar Benja, Edlira Bylykbashi
Background: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality world - wide. Early identification of high-risk pregnancies remains challenging, prompting the development of serum and imaging biomarkers for prediction and prevention. Objective: To summarize evidence publ…
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The use of artificial intelligence in history teaching in pre-university education: pedagogical opportunities, risks, and guidelines for responsible implementation

Ndriçim Mehmeti
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative models (e.g., chatbots and text/ image/audio generators), is transforming the ways in which students search for information, write, interpret sources, and construct arguments. In the field of history, AI creates opportunities f…
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Environmental impact and physicochemical assessment of biodiesel-diesel blends (B6 and B8) in accordance with European standards

Ederina Haxhiaj, Delina Xhafaj, Sonila Vito, Ardit Shehi et al.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the environmental impact of biodiesel as an alternative fuel and to analyze the physicochemical characteristics of biodiesel–diesel blends B6 and B8, with the objective of verifying their compliance with European standards and evaluating their suitabili…
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Orthopedic maxillary expansion in an adolescent patient with transverse maxillary deficiency: a case report

Pajtim Rexha
Transverse maxillary deficiency is a common skeletal condition observed during adolescence and is of - ten associated with occlusal and functional disturbances. Orthopedic maxillary expansion represents an effective treatment modality during the growth period, allowing skeletal correction and functi…
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Comparative analysis of health technology assessment and health economic evaluations in Western Balkan countries versus Albania

Erina Hilaj, Kleva Shpati, Juventina Ngjela, Sonja Brahaj
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and health economic evaluations are key instruments for evi - dence-based decision making in health systems facing increasing budgetary pressure. HTA supports transparent and rational allocation of limited resources by assessing the clinical, economic, ethical and …