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…

Background: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality world - wide. Early identification of high-risk pregnancies remains challenging, prompting the development of serum and imaging biomarkers for prediction and prevention. Objective: To summarize evidence publ…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and health economic evaluations are key instruments for evi - dence-based decision making in health systems facing increasing budgetary pressure. HTA supports transparent and rational allocation of limited resources by assessing the clinical, economic, ethical and …

Intensive urbanization, surface impermeabilization, and the impacts of climate change have significantly increased stormwater management challenges in Albanian cities. The city of Durrës, particularly Neigh- borhood No. 17, faces frequent urban flooding, overburdened drainage systems, degradation of…

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…

Impacted teeth are one of the most complex challenges in orthodontics, requiring accurate three-dimen- sional diagnosis and careful biomechanical planning. Aim and purpose: To review and analyze orthodontic strategies for the management of impacted teeth in children and adults, including biomechanic…

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…

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 …