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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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New spaces for an ancient voice: can Arbëresh culture and its literary heritage thrive in the digital age?

Jolanda Lila
This article discusses attempts to safeguard the Arbëresh language and literature as an exception - al case of linguistic-ethnical vitality over time. The Arbëresh, the descendants of Albanian refu - gees who settled in Southern Italy from the 15th to 18th centuries, have preserved their language an…
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Orthopedic maxillary expansion in young adults: a case report

Spiro Hashoti, Ilda Gribizi, Elona Kongo, Pajtim Rexha et al.
This case report presents the orthodontic management of a 20-year-old male patient diagnosed with severe maxillary constriction, anterior open bite, and dental crowding. Treatment was performed using Mini screw-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) in combination with fixed orthodontic therapy. A…
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Implant surgical treatments in compromised patients

Arsen Brahimi, Iris Kraja, Julian Kaloshi
Implant surgical treatments represent one of the most advanced and effective solutions for restoring oral function and aesthetics. However, the application of implant surgical treatments in compromised patients presents special clinical challenges due to systemic conditions that may affect the osseo…
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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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Orthopedic maxillary expansion in an adolescent patient with transverse maxillary deficiency: a case report

Pajtim Rexha
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…
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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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The role of information technology in enhancing educational effectiveness: evidence from higher education institutions

Juventina Ngjela
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…
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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…
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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-…