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The influence of tectonic setting on groundwater chemical composition in the Peshkopi gypsum karst area, Korab Mountains, Eastern Albania

Eftimi Romeo, Andreychouk Viacheslav, Niedoba Tomasz, Różkowski Jacek

Geological Quarterly

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2023

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Vol. 67, No. 2

art. no. 19

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The diversity of groundwater chemistry in the Peshkopi gypsum karst area may be related to its setting within the tectonically active Korab Massif (Albania), as shown by field tests of temperature, pH, Eh and EC, and sampling of the waters for chemical analysis (both major and trace components) from cool brackish springs and mineralized thermal springs. The relationship between the chemical composition of the spring waters and of the reservoir rocks was elucidated by analysis of anhydrite-gypsum rocks and experimental dissolution of an anhydrite-gypsum sample. Statistical analysis was used in the processing of hydrochemical data. Comparison of analytical results from 2019 with earlier data indicates compositional stability of the groundwaters over time. Our results together with statistical analysis of the hydrochemical data support an earlier hypothesis of two systems of groundwater circulation within the anhydrite-gypsum deposits of the Peshkopi region. A shallow circulation system involves cold (10-14°C), mainly brackish SO4-Ca waters with very low concentrations of Na+ and Cl- ions, reflecting their formation in a sulphate rock environment that probably corresponds spatially with a gypsum layer formed by hydration of anhydrite in the near-surface zone. A deep circulation system conditioned, inter alia, by the presence of a large fault, brings to the surface water at up to 44°C, saturated with H2S, mineralized, of the SO4-Ca type with an increased content of Na, K, HCO3, Cl, BO3 and SiO2>/sub>. The chemical composition of these waters, regardless of the presence of large amounts of sulphates, is significantly different and suggests the influence of other factors on their formation, such as slow circulation, contact with flysch rocks in the fault zone and the mixing of deep and near-surface waters in the final part of their ascent to the surface.

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Application of the Erosion Potential Method in Vithkuqi Watersheds (Southeastern Albania)

Marko Oltion, Gjipalaj Joana, Shkodrani Neritan

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 23, nr 4

17--24

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Soil erosion is one of the most important phenomena affecting land composition and settlement. Among all natural causes of soil erosion such as rainfall intensity, temperature and wind, the human activity; massive deforestation and intensive agriculture, including the latest climate changes are considered as very important factors, especially nowadays. Thus, calculating the soil erosion coefficient appears very important in order to prevent the phenomena. Many methods are used to calculate such coefficient but in the presented research, the Erosion Potential Method was chosen. In this study, eight watersheds in southeastern Albania were evaluated. Results show that erosion is present in all considered watersheds. In one case (Panariti watershed) the erosion coefficient was very high; excessive, while in others it varies from heavy to very slight erosion. In conclusion, it can be stated that the Erosion Potential Method can be applied in the Albanian contest, same as in other neighbor countries. The results from Panariti, Roshani and Gianci should be further investigated due to the high quantity of soil eroded.

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Evaluation of Dominant Microbial Air Pollutants in Hospital Environments and Nearby Areas in Albania

Troja Erjon, Ceci Ranela, Markaj Albana, Dhamo Eltion, Troja Rozana

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2021

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Vol. 22, nr 5

32--38

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Nowadays, one of the most important and essential aspects of having a healthy and safe life is the air safety and its quality in indoor and outdoor environments. In the air, there are not only chemical pollutants but also biological ones, with specific impacts. Hospital environments are among the most likely to be affected by the microbiological contamination of the air; therefore its quality is particularly important. Pathogenic microorganisms, which may be present in the air, can cause nosocomial infections in hospitalized patients, with compromised immune system or other medical conditions. This paper reflects the evaluation of microbiological air contamination, in different hospital environments and nearby areas, in the city of Tirana. The microbial air quality has been monitored during the period of 2009–2018, performing evaluations every three years, in the same area and the same time of the year. In order to build a database for understanding the impact of developmental changes on the air microbiological loads, results of similar studies conducted earlier, during 2007 and 2008 were also taken into consideration. The above-mentioned period was selected because of the changes in the infrastructure and indoor environments of the monitored area, where many patients have been treated for years. Changes have been made over the years to hospital structures and surroundings, including recreational facilities, clinical service units, as well as main and connecting roads, etc. The obtained results, which were compared over the years, provided a clear view of the changing microbiological air loads, influenced by the improvements of indoor and outdoor areas. The morphological studies of the observed, isolated, purified and identified microorganisms revealed the presence of specific mold loads, with the dominance of the species of Aspergillus genus and those of the group Fungi imperfecti. Over the years, a decrease in the total number was observed (from 103 to 101), together with a smaller number of bacteria (1012), in the monitored environments.

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Geomorphology and hydrogeology of an exposed evaporite dome : the Dumre karst area, Central Albania

Andreychouk Viacheslav, Eftimi Romeo, Nita Jerzy, Klimchouk Alexander

Geological Quarterly

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2021

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Vol. 65, No. 4

art. no. 55

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The Dumre area, located in Central Albania, is distinguished by a landscape whose main features consist of low altitude, mosaic and irregular relief, and the presence of a large number of depressions with lakes. These features result from karst development related to the presence of a tectonically affected dome of Triassic evaporite rocks, mainly gypsum. Gypsum karstification has operated since the Pliocene, and the present-day geomorphological appearance of the area indicates an advanced, mature stage of karst development. Signs of this maturity include the widespread occurrence of large depressions, many of which are water-filled, forming lakes, the occasional presence of gypsum hills in the form of monadnocks, a thick “coating” of residual sediments largely isolating the karstic gypsum substrate from precipitation and surface waters, and the fragmentary pattern of a degraded river network. The karst character of the relief is largely “camouflaged” by clastic terrigenous and residual deposits of considerable thickness which cover the gypsum and form a caprock. At the present stage, the caprock is being strongly reshaped and eroded. Chemical analyses show a mean dissolved gypsum content of 1.9 g/l and mean dissolved NaCl content of 0.4 g/l. The mean flow rate of subaqueous springs is calculated as 1.84 m3. The density of gypsum is 2.3, and that of rock salt is 2.17, thus the total volume of gypsum dissolved each year is 47,420 m3 and of rock salt 10,680 m3, making a total volume of dissolved material released by the subaqueous springs in one year of 58,100 m3. This corresponds to a cubic void of side length 38.7 m.

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First record of Wiedemannia ljerkae Ivković et Sinclair, 2017 (Diptera: Empididae) from Albania with an updated checklist of aquatic dance flies occurring in the country

Słowińska Iwona, Jaskuła Radomir

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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2020

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Vol. 49, No. 4

421--427

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Wiedemannia ljerkae Ivković et Sinclair, 2017 is recorded from Albania for the first time (Sarandë District). The updated checklist of aquatic Empididae (Clinocerinae and Hemerodromiinae) from this country is provided. The potential diversity of the Albanian fauna of dance flies is discussed based on a comparison with faunas of neighboring countries.

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Absorbing innovation in developing economies. A case study from Albania

Prifti R., Dollani P., Memaj F.

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Łódzka

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2016

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z. 63

131--139

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The purpose of this paper is to argue that countries like Albania are better suited to absorb innovation through international channels and open innovation solutions. The context is built up on the MIT. The idea is to demystify innovation and make it a human process. The model recognizes three fundaments of the innovation process such as: market, technology, and implementation. The paper argues open innovation helped also by ideas diffusion can help SME to thrive in the market even with the financial issues that they usually have in South Eastern European countries. The methodology used to contextualize the idea is a case study, GPG Albania – a dynamic innovative business in cost competition, which best illustrates the literature model. The case will show that this generic model is a great tool for entrepreneurs that will help spur innovation and change the way they think about it. The work also lays background for further practical studies of great significance.

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Celem tej pracy jest przedstawienie istoty dyskusji o tym, dlaczego państwa jak Albania są lepiej dostosowane do absorpcji innowacji przez międzynarodowe kanały i otwarte rozwiązania innowacyjne. Kontekst artykułu jest zbudowany na bazie modelu innowacji MIT. Chodzi o to, aby „odczarować” innowację i czynić z niej ludzki proces. Model uznaje trzy fundamenty procesu innowacji: rynek, technologię i wdrożenie. Artykuł przekonuje, że otwarta innowacja oparta na dyfuzji pomysłów może pomóc MŚP rozwijać na rynku, pomimo ograniczeń finansowych, zwykłych w krajach Europy Południowo -Wschodniej. Metodologia użyta do kontekstualizacji pomysłu jest studium przypadku, GPG Albania – dynamicznie rozwijający się, innowacyjny biznes w konkurencji kosztowej, który dobrze ilustruje literaturę modelu. Przypadek studyjny pokazuje, że ten model może być doskonałym narzędziem dla przedsiębiorców, służąc im, jako bodziec innowacyjny i zmiany sposobu myślenia o tym zjawisku. Pracy określa również praktyczne tło dla dalszych badań o istotnym znaczeniu.

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XIX Europejska Wyprawa Mostowa. Czarnogóra II, Albania, Macedonia

Flaga K.

Nowoczesne Budownictwo Inżynieryjne

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2014

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Nr 1

62--71

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W poprzednim numerze „Nowoczesnego Budownictwa Inżynieryjnego” ukazała się pierwsza część relacji prof. Kazimierza Flagi z XIX Europejskiej Wyprawy Mostowej Bałkany – Karpaty 2013. Uczestnicy zwiedzili najciekawsze obiekty mostowe na Węgrzech, w Bośni i Hercegowinie oraz Czarnogórze. W tej części relacji podążymy ich szlakiem od miasta Ulcinj nad Adriatykiem, przy granicy Czarnogóry z Albanią. Wyprawę zorganizowała Katedra Budowy Mostów i Tuneli Politechniki Krakowskiej od 6 do 20 lipca 2013 r., a wzięły w niej udział 42 osoby związane z branżą mostową z całej Polski.

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In the previous edition of Nowoczesne Budownictwo Inżynieryjne (Modern Building Engineering) we published the first part of Professor Kazimierz Flaga's report from the 19th European Bridge Expedition Balkans - Carpathian Mountains 2013. The participants visited the most interesting bridges in Hungary, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro. In part 2 we will follow theme as they set out from the town of Ulcinj on the Adriatic shore, near the border between Montenegro and Albania.

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Updated checklist of Albanian aquatic beetles with first localities of some species of Hydradephaga, Hydrophiloidea and Byrrhoidea (Coleoptera)

Przewoźny M., Jaskuła R., Grabowski M.

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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2010

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Vol. 39, No.3

155-164

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New records of 34 aquatic beetle species from Albania are presented. Seventeen species are recorded for the first time from this country, including 3 species of Haliplidae, 6 of Dytiscidae, 6 of Hydrophilidae and 2 of Dryopidae. Coelostoma hispanicum (Küst.) is confirmed to occur in an area east of the Mediterranean Sea. An updated checklist of Albanian aquatic Coleoptera is also provided. The list counts 125 species belonging to 11 families. There are 3 species of Gyrinidae, 9 of Haliplidae, 1 of Noteridae, 44 of Dytiscidae, 4 of Helophoridae, 1 of Hydrochidae, 21 of Hydrophilidae, 33 of Hydraenidae, 5 of Elmidae, 3 of Dryopidae, and 1 of Limnichidae.

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Kosowo : w oczekiwaniu na ostateczny status : implikacje polityczne i wojskowe

Węgrzyn E.

Zeszyty Naukowe AON

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2007

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nr 3(68)

109-134

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Disintegration of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia which occurred after Cold War did not come to an end autonomously, which is visible in unsolved territorial claims. The disintegration was frozen under the terms of Dayton Peace Agreement and UN Security Council 1244 resolution by founding International interim protectorate in An Autonomous Province Kosovo. The agreements signed then have temporary basis only and do not assure stability in the region of the Balkans. This sketch focuses on the situation in Kosovo from the negotiations in Rambouillet throughout the political and military implications of Operation Allied Force and certain aspects of the activities of KFOR (Kosovo Forces) and United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo up to nowadays. For almost eight years there has been post conflict peace building in Kosovo. NATO military forces and civilian administration under the direct leadership of the UN strive to provide the residents of the province with security, humanitarian aid, effective administration, democratic institutions and conditions for reconstruction and economic development. UNMIK gathers the efforts of UNHCR, OSCE, EU and Special Representative of the Secretary-General UN. International powers gradually hand down the competence to Provisional Institutions of Self-Governmental formed in the region. Despite the efforts of numerous international agencies and significant financial support the problem of the return of internally displaced persons and refugees has not been solved on a satisfactory level. There are still incidents of violence against non-Albanians and violation of minority rights. The police statistics, poverty, unemployment deepened by stagnation and high increment birthrate create a pessimistic image. Kosovo is also not free from organized crime, international or trans-national crime which results in smuggling, women smuggling, arms and drug trafficking, money laundering and mafia links of some politicians. In 2006 Montenegro became independent of Serbia and the nearest months will be decisive for the final status of Kosovo and possibly for Bosnia-Herzegovina torn into two state organisms. The answer will also be found to the question of functionality of the ways to solve international conflicts such as the theory of humanitarian intervention, responsibility to protect or multifunctional peace operations which were prepared to meet the requirements of post-cold-war World Order.

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Convergence between the Albanian orogen and the Adria microplate

Aliaj S.

Reports on Geodesy

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2006

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z. 5/80

65--70

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Czarnogóra : spór o suwerenność

Otłowski T.

Wiedza Obronna

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2001

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nr 4

38--42