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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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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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Exploring the protective effects of botanical antioxidants against UV-induced skin damage

Aurora Napuçe Braçe, Kleva Shpati, Aida Dama, Erda Qorri
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 …
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The effectiveness of psychosocial services in Albania

Uarda Kavaja, Era Demaj, Edvaldo Begotaraj
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…
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The importance of play in children’s development

Brunilda Laboviti, Greta Katreli, Bejlinda Mustafa
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…
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Assessment of workplace stress factors among nurses in hospital environments

Rezarta Tota, Xhejni Kurti, Mirela Tushe
Workplace stress represents a significant challenge for healthcare workers, negatively aff ecting their physical and mental well-being as well as the quality of patient care. Identifying the main causes of stress is essential to developing eff ective management strategies in hospital settings. This …
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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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Quality of life and the impact of multimorbidity in patients with chronic disease: literature review

Velide Pulomemoj
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…