No. 1 (2025): Optime
Optime
ISSN: 2220-461X
No. 1 (2025)
Published: 2026-01-27

Medicine

Mental health in old age: Challenges, nursing management, and possibilities for improvement in the Albanian healthcare system

Agim Koçiraj, Fiona Nishani, Erda Qorri, Dorian Kostandini, Kleva Shpati, Erdona Metaj, Fatjona Topalli
11-17

Assessment of oral hygiene and gingivitis in patients during orthodontic treatment

Drita Ndou
18-23

Students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding metabolic syndrome: An in-depth summary

Agim Koçiraj, Dorian Kostandini, Erda Qorri, Fiona Nishani, Kleva Shpati, Alba Sakaj
24-30

Implant-prosthetic management of patients with various dental conditions

Aleksandër Shabanllari
31-37

Evaluation of aesthetic and functional outcomes in orthodontic treatments with and without premolar extraction: A literature review

Elvira Ramovic
38-46

Stress and depression among nurses: Impact on quality of life in Tirana’s hospital centers

Juventina Ngjela, Erda Qorri, Agim Koçiraj, Erind Thartori, Sonila Shamku, Dorian Kostandini, Sabjola Subashi
47-53

Pharmacogenetics and personalized treatment in chronic congenital anemias: Integrated perspectives and a systematic review

Agim Koçiraj, Erda Qorri, Fiona Nishani, Kleva Shpati, Dorian Kostandini, Juventina Ngjela, Erind Thartori, Sabjola Subashi
54-60

The effectiveness of core strengthening exercises in the rehabilitation and prevention of sports injuries in football players

Ergys Rexha
61-71

Cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma in a 67-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer: A clinical case report

Dorina Billa, Majlinda Ikonomi, Violeta Dajci, Ina Dajci, Gisela Veseli, Ilda Mano
72-75

Agoraphobia and nursing care

Erind Thartori, Xhulia Marina
76-82

The role of oral microbiota in the colonization and antifungal resistance of Candida spp.

Evisa Isufaj, Fiona Nishani
83-87

Use of the pendulum appliance in managing Class II malocclusion with midline discrepancy: A case report

Fortura Xerxa
88-95

Substance use among Albanian youth: Health consequences, knowledge, and social perceptions

Juventina Ngjela, Erda Qorri, Agim Koçiraj, Erina Hilaj, Sonila Shamku, Dorian Kostandini, Rudina Ormënaj
96-104

Clinical neurodermatology: A guide to understanding common neurodermatologic disorders

Malbora Xhelili, Monika Fida, Ilirjana Zekja, Ermira Vasili, Jera Kruja
105-114

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

Orjon Rroji, Jasmina Kurti
115-129

The Twin Block appliance in orthodontics: Indications and advantages

Silva Shyti, Matilda Shena, Erila Spahiu
120-124

The ethics of communication with patients: A qualitative analysis of transparency and information

Juventina Ngjela, Agim Koçiraj, Erda Qorri, Dorian Kostandini
125-133

Treatment and rehabilitation of a case with hip arthroplasty on the background of bilateral neonatal osteomyelitis (right hip replaced)

Iris Myftiu
134-138

Social Sciences

The Israeli–Palestinian peace process: A framework for a two-state solution

Erion Piciri
221-228

The role of digitalization in preventing criminal offenses committed by state employees

Barjam Gjishti
139-141

Alcohol use among adolescents and parenting styles

Brunilda Laboviti, Greta Katreli, Bejlinda Mustafa
142-149

Procrastination and self-esteem: An analysis of procrastination in relation to self-esteem and demographic variables among public servants in Tirana

Eniana Dangëllija
150-157

The impact of digitalization on the legal protection of victims of cybercrime: A critical analysis and perspectives for Albania

Gerta Gjeta, Ermira Biba
158-165

The impact of artificial intelligence in psychodiagnosis and psychotherapy: Innovations, limitations, and ethical dilemmas

Irena Hysenaj
166-174

Influencer or victim? Legal aspects of using a child’s image on social media by family members for profit

Iris Shehaj
175-181

Digitalization of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

Maend Kullaj
182-188

Artificial intelligence in the legal system: Regulation and ethics

Marjeta Shaholli
189-195

Global security and cybercrime: An in-depth analysis

Orinda Malltezi
196-203

Protection of personal data in a digitalized justice system

Rialda Xhizdari, Klevent Xhizdari, Sibela Ymeraj
204-208

Teachers’ perspectives on the education system in Albania

Vasilika Papa
209-214

Challenges of implementing Law No. 18, dated 23.02.2017, “On the rights and protection of the child”

Merita Karaj
215-220

The use of credit cards and consumer access models: Patterns of use in Albanian banks

Valbona Cinaj, Artur Ribaj
231-243

Transparency in the digital age: The role of technology in facilitating the building of trust in public institutions

Dritan Taulla
244-254

Applied Sciences and Economics

The impact of EU funds on the development of agriculture in Albania

Yzeir Selamaj, Valbona Cinaj
255-266

Artificial intelligence and the “Smart Parliament”: The case of Albania

Erjon Dervishi
267-271

Modeling and simulation of an induction motor

Jozef Kola, Anja Cenameri, Aurela Qamili
272-288
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