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Substance use among Albanian youth: Health consequences, knowledge, and social perceptions

Juventina Ngjela, Erda Qorri, Agim Koçiraj, Erina Hilaj et al.
Introduction: The use of psychoactive substances among young people is an increasing challenge in Albania, with serious impacts on their physical, mental, and social well-being. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practical experiences of young people relate…
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Stress and depression among nurses: Impact on quality of life in Tirana’s hospital centers

Juventina Ngjela, Erda Qorri, Agim Koçiraj, Erind Thartori et al.
Introduction: The mental health of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, is an increasingly important issue in modern healthcare systems. Daily exposure to stressful situations, multiple responsibilities, and emotion-al burdens significantly affect the mental well-being of these profession…
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The impact of EU funds on the development of agriculture in Albania

Yzeir Selamaj, Valbona Cinaj · Faculty of Applied and Economic Sciences, Albanian Univ…
In the process of Albania’s European integration, agriculture represents a strategic sector of particular importance for economic development and the improvement of living conditions in rural areas. The European Union, through its pre-accession funds, in particular the IPARD (Instrument for Pre-Acce…
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The use of credit cards and consumer access models: Patterns of use in Albanian banks

Valbona Cinaj, Artur Ribaj · Faculty of Social Sciences, Albanian University
Over the past few decades, there has been a shift of people from using traditional payment methods to digital methods, thus creating innovation in the payment system. Nowadays, the market is determined to bring a different culture to Albania. The purpose of this study, which is based on the use of c…
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Digitalization of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

Maend Kullaj · Faculty of Social Sciences, Albanian University.
The use of electronic means to handle requests for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters has become an efficient practice of cooperating states. This practice has also been legally formalized through the Second Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Mat…
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Treatment and rehabilitation of a case with hip arthroplasty on the background of bilateral neonatal osteomyelitis (right hip replaced)

Iris Myftiu · QSUT Tirana
The aim of this article is to present the surgical treatment and rehabilitation progress of a young male patient who had suffered from bilateral neonatal osteomyelitis of the hip joints, with more severe damage on the right side. At the age of 26, the patient underwent total right hip arthroplasty, …
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Agoraphobia and nursing care

Erind Thartori, Xhulia Marina · Head of Nursing Sector / General Head Nurse, QSUNT
Introduction: Agoraphobia is a form of anxiety that some people experience in places or situations in which they feel they cannot leave or that they cannot get help. Many people develop Agoraphobia after experiencing one or more panic attacks. They fear that the panic attack will happen again, so av…
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Students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding metabolic syndrome: An in-depth summary

Agim Koçiraj, Dorian Kostandini, Erda Qorri, Fiona Nishani et al. · Faculty of Medical Sciences, Albanian University
Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a growing public health challenge worldwide, characterized by a cluster of metabolic risk factors that increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease and diabetes [1][2]. This study explores the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and beliefs (KAPB) of university student…
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Teachers’ perspectives on the education system in Albania

Vasilika Papa · Faculty of Social Sciences, Albanian University.
The problems of Albanian education system are very broad and need important attention from the policy makers. Despite the efforts that have been noticed to support education, especially regarding aligning the Albanian education to that of the developed countries of the European Union, there are stil…
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The impact of digitalization on the legal protection of victims of cybercrime: A critical analysis and perspectives for Albania

Gerta Gjeta, Ermira Biba · Albanian University, Tirana.
In an increasingly digitalized society, where social, economic, and institutional interactions are shifting to the virtual sphere, cybercrime has become a major challenge for criminal justice and the protection of individuals’ fundamental rights. This paper analyzes the impact of digitalization on …
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Clinical neurodermatology: A guide to understanding common neurodermatologic disorders

Malbora Xhelili, Monika Fida, Ilirjana Zekja, Ermira Vasili et al. · Regional Hospital Center “Shefqet Ndroqi”
It is generally accepted that the skin is a mirror of human health. In addition, neurological conditions may be accompanied by characteristic skin changes that are diagnostically significant. Therefore, a thorough and accurate examination of the skin can provide important clues in the neurological d…
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Pharmacogenetics and personalized treatment in chronic congenital anemias: Integrated perspectives and a systematic review

Agim Koçiraj, Erda Qorri, Fiona Nishani, Kleva Shpati et al. · Faculty of Medical Sciences, Albanian University.
Objective: This comprehensive article explores the emerging role of pharmacogenetics in optimizing treatment for chronic congenital anemias, including β-thalassemia, sickle cell disease (SCD), and rare erythropoietic disorders. It integrates a systematic review with an in-depth clinical analysis of …