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…

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-…

Play is a very important indicator in child development. Play is the main way of learning in early childhood. Children learn best through personal needs and multi-sensory methods that stimulate their natural senses and curiosity. Play is a stimulus that affects the psychological and social developme…

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…

The facts of various studies on textiles, clothes, garments, bedding and covers always come according to a stage that involves codifications in social, historical, customary levels and from century to century not only a diversity but also a permanent continuity is created in these garments. Thus, th…

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…

Introduction. Diseases with high prevalence, such as high blood pressure, dementia, depression, and diabetes, can lead to multimorbidity, which is defined as the presence of more than one health condition in the same individual and is today considered a global challenge. Multimorbidity has consequen…

Distalization of molars is a fundamental orthodontic technique for creating space, correcting dental occlu- sion, crowding, and Class II malocclusion. The article reviews the use of fixed orthodontic appliances of the Pendulum and Fast Back types for distalization of maxillary molars. Two clinical c…

Unhealthy eating behaviors and preoccupations with body size and shape can lead to eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by low body weight, which is based on a distorted body image, with individuals suffering from this disorder having an irrational fear of gai…

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…

The concept of systemic photoprotection through dietary means is gaining attention. The skin is continu- ously exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a primary cause of skin disorders such as sunburn, photodam- age, and nonmelanoma skin cancer. Solar UV radiation initiates photo-oxidative reactions …

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…