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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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The role of information technology in enhancing educational effectiveness: evidence from higher education institutions

Juventina Ngjela
Introduction: Information technology has become a fundamental component in modern higher ed- ucation, significantly influencing teaching, learning, and administrative practices. The integration of information technology offers opportunities to enhance educational effectiveness by improving stu- dent…
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Quality of life and the impact of multimorbidity in patients with chronic disease: literature review

Velide Pulomemoj
Introduction. Diseases with high prevalence, such as high blood pressure, dementia, depression, and diabetes, can lead to multimorbidity, which is defined as the presence of more than one health condition in the same individual and is today considered a global challenge. Multimorbidity has consequen…
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Exploring the protective effects of botanical antioxidants against UV-induced skin damage

Aurora Napuçe Braçe, Kleva Shpati, Aida Dama, Erda Qorri
The concept of systemic photoprotection through dietary means is gaining attention. The skin is continu- ously exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a primary cause of skin disorders such as sunburn, photodam- age, and nonmelanoma skin cancer. Solar UV radiation initiates photo-oxidative reactions …
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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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Volatility modeling and value at risk analysis of the ALL/EUR exchange rate

Fatmira Kola, Ardit Gjeci
This study estimates exchange rate risk between the Albanian Lek (ALL) and the Euro (EUR) using a GARCH(1,1) model and Value at Risk (VaR). Monthly data from January 2012 to October 2024 are used to model time-varying volatility in exchange rate returns. VaR is computed at the 95% and 99% confi - de…
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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…