Vëll. 17 No. 2 (2025): Optime

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55312/op.v17i2
Optime
ISSN: 2220-461X
Vëll. 17 No. 2 (2025)
Published: 2026-04-21

Faculty of Applied and Economic Sciences

The sponge city approach to stormwater management: green infrastructure and aquatic plant installations in Neighborhood No. 17, Durrës

Kimete Tataveshi, Bruno Tataveshi, Ederina Haxhiaj
229-231

Geostatistical modeling of porosity for CO₂ storage assessment in a reservoir

Ana Dindi, Enkela Karroçi
232-241

Volatility modeling and value at risk analysis of the ALL/EUR exchange rate

Fatmira Kola, Ardit Gjeci
242-247

Geostatistical modeling of permeability and application to geothermal reservoir simulation

Monika Gjetaj, Enkela Karroçi
248-262

Textiles and folk clothes – a distinctive part of ethnoculture

Hajdar Danjolli
263-269

Medicine

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

Aurora Napuçe Braçe, Kleva Shpati, Aida Dama, Erda Qorri
9-11

Implant surgical treatments in compromised patients

Arsen Brahimi, Iris Kraja, Julian Kaloshi
12-19

Medical emergencies in dentistry: recognition, prevention, and management

Alba Xhafaj, Besmira Malaj, Eneida Prifti, Skënder Brataj
20-26

Comparative analysis of health technology assessment and health economic evaluations in Western Balkan countries versus Albania

Erina Hilaj, Kleva Shpati, Juventina Ngjela, Sonja Brahaj
27-29

Dental agenesis: diagnosis, etiology, and orthodontic management

Frashër Haxhosaj
30-36

Impacted canine: a comprehensive review

Helga Uruqi
37-44

Preeclampsia: biomarkers and predictive strategies — a literature review (2015–2025)

Ilir Bylykbashi, Bledar Benja, Edlira Bylykbashi
45-48

Polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescence in Albania: diagnostic uncertainty and the risk of overdiagnosis

Ilta Bylykbashi
49-57

Distalization of maxillary molars using Pendulum and Fast Back appliances: clinical cases

Linda Kamberi
58-63

The integration of simulation in nursing education

Mirela Petalli
64-66

Orthopedic maxillary expansion in an adolescent patient with transverse maxillary deficiency: a case report

Pajtim Rexha
67-71

Piezoelectric surgery in the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars

Renato Isufi, Aurora Isufi, Ramazan Isufi
72-76

Assessment of workplace stress factors among nurses in hospital environments

Rezarta Tota, Xhejni Kurti, Mirela Tushe
77-93

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

Sonja Brahaj, Dorina Dervishi, Erina Hilaj
94-95

Orthopedic maxillary expansion in young adults: a case report

Spiro Hashoti, Ilda Gribizi, Elona Kongo, Pajtim Rexha, Beatrice Manes Gravina
96-100

Combined orthodontic and surgical approaches in the treatment of impacted teeth

Valon Kelani
101-110

Quality of life and the impact of multimorbidity in patients with chronic disease: literature review

Velide Pulomemoj
111-115

Environmental impact and physicochemical assessment of biodiesel-diesel blends (B6 and B8) in accordance with European standards

Ederina Haxhiaj, Delina Xhafaj, Sonila Vito, Ardit Shehi, Erjona Sheqeri, Valentina Prebibaj, Gisela Veseli
116-126

Social Sciences

Psychological intervention in elderhood: the importance of biopsychosocial model, cultural and systematic approach

Arbjola Halimi
127-132

The importance of play in children’s development

Brunilda Laboviti, Greta Katreli, Bejlinda Mustafa
133-138

Artificial intelligence and new horizons for psychology

Elisabeta Kafia
139-145

Eating disorders in adolescents: anorexia nervosa. Case study

Brunilda Laboviti, Elina Veizi, Stelina Taraj
146-150

New spaces for an ancient voice: can Arbëresh culture and its literary heritage thrive in the digital age?

Jolanda Lila
151-155

The role of information technology in enhancing educational effectiveness: evidence from higher education institutions

Juventina Ngjela
156-161

The use of artificial intelligence in history teaching in pre-university education: pedagogical opportunities, risks, and guidelines for responsible implementation

Ndriçim Mehmeti
162-167

Use of artificial intelligence for biometric identification under EU Regulation No. 2024/1689

Rrezart Bushati, Emanuela Furramani
168-172

The effectiveness of psychosocial services in Albania

Uarda Kavaja, Era Demaj, Edvaldo Begotaraj
173-194

Integration of digitalization in social protection and inclusion: system for older adults, findings, challenges, and recommendations

Valbona Tolli
195-205

Bridging pedagogical theory and educational technology practice: a coherent framework for assistant teacher preparation and infrastructure in the US and Albania

Vilma Tafani, Dhurata Lamçja
206-212

The transformation of interpersonal relationships in the digital age: challenges for adolescents’ emotional development

Xhensila Xhelili
213-228