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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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Nutrition as a key element in anemia in the city of Bulqiza

Orjon Rroji, Jasmina Kurti · Public Health Research Center, Faculty of Medical Techn…
Introduction and Objective: Anemia affects approximately one-third of the global population and con-tributes to increased morbidity, reduced work productivity, and impaired neurological development. A balanced diet plays a crucial role in the prevention of this condition. The objective is to underst…
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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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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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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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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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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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Global security and cybercrime: An in-depth analysis

Orinda Malltezi · Faculty of Law, Albanian University.
Cybercrimes have increased a lot in the international arena and to date there is no international institution to take actions on the increasing number of cybercrimes. However, this concern exists for all countries in the world that face cyberattacks on a daily basis. This is a new phenomenon for all…
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The Twin Block appliance in orthodontics: Indications and advantages

Silva Shyti, Matilda Shena, Erila Spahiu · Silva Dental Care, Tirana
TWIN-BLOCK is a removable orthodontic appliance designed by W. Clark in 1977. Is frequently used in the treatment of second class orthodontic anomalies with mandibular deficiency. In contemporary literature very little has been reported for the use of this functional appliance therefore, the main go…
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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…
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Transparency in the digital age: The role of technology in facilitating the building of trust in public institutions

Dritan Taulla · Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tirana.
The use of technology can play a key role in improving transparency and accountability in the digital age, as well as facilitating the strengthening of citizens’ trust in public institutions, providing easy access to information and data for citizens, media and civil society organizations. This stud…
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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…