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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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Protection of personal data in a digitalized justice system

Rialda Xhizdari, Klevent Xhizdari, Sibela Ymeraj · Faculty of Law, Albanian University.
The digitalization of the justice system brings significant benefits in efficiency, transparency, and access to legal services. However, it also presents important challenges regarding the protection of citizens’ personal data. In Albania, the legal framework for data protection is based on Law No. …
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Procrastination and self-esteem: An analysis of procrastination in relation to self-esteem and demographic variables among public servants in Tirana

Eniana Dangëllija · Departament of General Psychology, Faculty of Social Sc…
Procrastination is a complex psychological behavior with emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components involving postponement of tasks or work for later despite negative consequences. This behavior has been widely studied by foreign researchers and has become the focus of psychological studies lat…
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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 …
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Modeling and simulation of an induction motor

Jozef Kola, Anja Cenameri, Aurela Qamili · Faculty of Applied and Economic Sciences, Albanian Univ…
Due to their affordability, dependability, and longevity, induction motors are among the most widely used motors. The induction motor is modeled and simulated within a stationary reference frame using the qd0 transformation theory. The motor's dynamic activity is captured by the differential equatio…
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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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The role of oral microbiota in the colonization and antifungal resistance of Candida spp.

Evisa Isufaj, Fiona Nishani · Department of Dentistry, Albanian University
The oral microbiota is made of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, that live in the mouth and help protect against infections. This balance is important for oral and overall health. When the balance is disturbed, for example, due to antibiotic use, weak immune system, or poor oral hygiene,…
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Implant-prosthetic management of patients with various dental conditions

Aleksandër Shabanllari · Shabanllari Dental Clinic
Dental implants have become a primary treatment modality in daily clinical practice. Due to their high long-term survival rates, they are now considered the preferred option for prosthetic rehabilitation in many clinical situations. Although they require relatively long treatment time and it comes w…