Play is a very important indicator in child development. Play is the main way of learning in early childhood. Children learn best through personal needs and multi-sensory methods that stimulate their natural senses and curiosity. Play is a stimulus that affects the psychological and social developme…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

Impacted teeth are one of the most complex challenges in orthodontics, requiring accurate three-dimen- sional diagnosis and careful biomechanical planning. Aim and purpose: To review and analyze orthodontic strategies for the management of impacted teeth in children and adults, including biomechanic…

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…

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 …

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…

The paper “Artificial Intelligence and new horizons for psychology” explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) technology with the field of psychology, analyzing the opportunities and challenges that arise. It discusses how AI can help advance psychological research, improve diagnoses…

Workplace stress represents a significant challenge for healthcare workers, negatively aff ecting their physical and mental well-being as well as the quality of patient care. Identifying the main causes of stress is essential to developing eff ective management strategies in hospital settings. This …

Dental agenesis is the congenital absence of one or more teeth, occurring in deciduous or permanent teeth, most frequently observed in the daily practice of the dentist, but with low prevalence in our country. Aim and purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the orthodontic practices follo…