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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 …
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Bridging pedagogical theory and educational technology practice: a coherent framework for assistant teacher preparation and infrastructure in the US and Albania

Vilma Tafani, Dhurata Lamçja
This paper synthesizes prevailing theoretical frameworks and empirical observations to clarify two interrelated barriers to technology-mediated learning: (i) the disjunction between pedagogical best practices and entrenched, teacher-centric classroom routines, and (ii) the deficit of reliable infra-…
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Geostatistical modeling of porosity for CO₂ storage assessment in a reservoir

Ana Dindi, Enkela Karroçi
This study presents a geostatistical analysis of porosity in a reservoir, aiming to understand its spatial distribution within the study area and to evaluate its potential for CO₂ storage applications. Descrip- tive statistical analysis and histograms were used to assess the characteristics of data …
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Eating disorders in adolescents: anorexia nervosa. Case study

Brunilda Laboviti, Elina Veizi, Stelina Taraj
Unhealthy eating behaviors and preoccupations with body size and shape can lead to eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by low body weight, which is based on a distorted body image, with individuals suffering from this disorder having an irrational fear of gai…
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Orthopedic maxillary expansion in young adults: a case report

Spiro Hashoti, Ilda Gribizi, Elona Kongo, Pajtim Rexha et al.
This case report presents the orthodontic management of a 20-year-old male patient diagnosed with severe maxillary constriction, anterior open bite, and dental crowding. Treatment was performed using Mini screw-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) in combination with fixed orthodontic therapy. A…
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Polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescence in Albania: diagnostic uncertainty and the risk of overdiagnosis

Ilta Bylykbashi
Background: Diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) during adolescence is inherently challeng- ing due to the overlap between normal pubertal physiology and pathological features of the syndrome. In Albania, the absence of adolescent-specific national guidelines and limited access to specialized…