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Use of artificial intelligence for biometric identification under EU Regulation No. 2024/1689

Rrezart Bushati, Emanuela Furramani
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) brings both innovations and advantages, but it also poses risks, particularly when applied within the criminal justice system. To ensure that technology does not undermine fundamental rights and freedoms, criminal law must adapt to these new technological adva…
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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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Piezoelectric surgery in the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars

Renato Isufi, Aurora Isufi, Ramazan Isufi
The extraction of impacted third molars (commonly known as “wisdom teeth”) represents one of the most frequent procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Traditional extraction methods, including the use of elevators, chisels, and rotary burs, are often associated with significant postoperative p…
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The effectiveness of psychosocial services in Albania

Uarda Kavaja, Era Demaj, Edvaldo Begotaraj
In 2025, psychosocial services in Albania are undergoing a process of continuous development, driven by the growing needs of society and efforts to align with European standards of social welfare. These services play a fundamental role in supporting individuals facing emotional, psychological, and s…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…

SHTETFORMIMI PËRMES ARSIMIT

Valbona Nathanaili
Ky artikull analizon dy ligje themelore në fushën e arsimit, miratuar në Shqipëri në vitet 1921 dhe 1922, duke i vendosur në kontekstin e përpjekjeve të hershme të shtetit shqiptar për të konsoliduar autoritetin dhe për të ndërtuar institucione publike moderne. Studimi shqyrton karakteristikat admin…