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Alcohol use among adolescents and parenting styles

Brunilda Laboviti, Greta Katreli, Bejlinda Mustafa · Laboviti Clinic, Tirana
The aspect of alcohol use among adolescents and the style and role that parenting plays in their upbring-ing is a concept and issue that is increasingly being discussed in literature and various writings nowa-days. The growing importance attributed to this topic comes from the fact that the number o…
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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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Artificial intelligence and the “Smart Parliament”: The case of Albania

Erjon Dervishi · Faculty of Applied and Economic Sciences, Alban
Albania is facing one of the biggest technological challenges, “Artificial Intelligence”. The main legislative institution in Albania, the Albanian Parliament, has been trying to create legislation for the “embrace” of “Artificial Intelligence” in the last three years, as a condition also by the Eur…
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The Israeli–Palestinian peace process: A framework for a two-state solution

Erion Piciri · Faculty of Social Sciences, Albanian University.
For almost 80 years, since the UN General Assembly’s 1947 decision to create two distinct states in Palestine—one for Jews and the other for Arabs, as outlined in the Partition Plan—the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has persisted. Recent escalations have led to violent clashes, result…
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Influencer or victim? Legal aspects of using a child’s image on social media by family members for profit

Iris Shehaj · SCiDEV Center
In a world where every click can be turned into profit, children are becoming the protagonists of a digital transformation that is fundamentally changing the definition of work and the relationship between childhood and technology. This has created a new landscape where the lack of legal protection …
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The ethics of communication with patients: A qualitative analysis of transparency and information

Juventina Ngjela, Agim Koçiraj, Erda Qorri, Dorian Kostandini
Introduction: Effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients is an essential component of person-centred care and has a direct impact on the quality of care, patient experience, and health outcomes. This material addresses how the communication style of healthcare professional…
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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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Health management information system and challenge on improvement of quality of care in health care institutions

Sonela Xinxo, Marjeta Dervishi
Sistemi i informacionit të menaxhimit shëndetësor (HMIS) është një instrument që përdoret për të përmirësuar kënaqësinë e pacientëve me shërbimet e kujdesit shëndetësor nëpërmjet matjes së vazhdueshme të dimensioneve të caktuara të aksesit dhe cilësisë së shërbimit shëndetësor. Një HMIS që funksiono…