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Quality of life in older age: a psychological review of mental health dimensions

Sonja Brahaj, Dorina Dervishi, Erina Hilaj
Quality of life in older age is one of the most important indicators of well-being and psychological func- tioning in older adults. With the increase in life expectancy and the ageing of the population, attention to the psychological factors that influence the experience of this stage of life has in…
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Impacted canine: a comprehensive review

Helga Uruqi
Maxillary canine impaction remains one of the most clinically significant challenges in orthodontics be - cause of its strong aesthetic, functional, and biomechanical implications. This review discusses the prev- alence and causes of canine impaction, the diagnostic methods available, the assessment…
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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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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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Medical emergencies in dentistry: recognition, prevention, and management

Alba Xhafaj, Besmira Malaj, Eneida Prifti, Skënder Brataj
Medical emergencies in dental practice, although relatively uncommon, present significant challenges and risks for both patients and clinicians. Outcomes depend on early recognition, prevention, and prompt, well-coordinated intervention. This chapter provides a comprehensive, academically structured…
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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…

NJË PËRPJEKJE PËR PËRVIJIMIN E RILINDASIT SHQIPTAR ALUSH SARAÇI NDËRMJET VITEVE 1895-1909

Heral A. Saraçi
Ky punim synon të ndriçojë kontributin e Alush Saraçit në zhvillimin e arsimit kombëtar shqiptar në fund të shekullit XIX dhe fillim të shekullit XX. Duke u mbështetur në burime arkivore dhe referenca të historisë sonë arsimore, autori evidenton rolin kyç të Saraçit në krijimin e Komisionit Arsimor …

SHQIPJA NËN EFEKTIN E GLOBALIZIMIT BRENDAETNIK DHE NDËRETNIK

Behar Hoxhaj
Ky artikull analizon statusin e gjuhës shqipe nën ndikimin e globalizimit brenda-etnik dhe ndëretnik, si pjesë e proceseve më të gjera të globalizimit botëror. Në këtë kuadër, shqipja përballet me dy sfida kryesore: (1) trysnia nga huazimet leksikore prej gjuhëve të huaja; dhe (2) globalizimi brenda…

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…