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University of Tirana
Education•Tirana, Durrës, Albania•
About: University of Tirana is a education organization based out in Tirana, Durrës, Albania. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & European union. The organization has 1059 authors who have published 1349 publications receiving 11912 citations. The organization is also known as: Universiteti i Tiranës.
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences1, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna2, KORA Organics3, University of Zagreb4, Spanish National Research Council5, The Nature Conservancy6, University of Porto7, University of Tirana8, University of Bern9, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague10, Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests11, Sapienza University of Rome12, Transilvania University of Brașov13, Forest Research Institute14, University of Ljubljana15, University of Sarajevo16, Mendel University17, Friends of the Earth International18, Environment Agency19, University of Göttingen20, University of Warsaw21, American Museum of Natural History22, Norwegian University of Life Sciences23, Hedmark University College24, Sofia University25
TL;DR: It is shown that roughly one-third of mainland Europe hosts at least one large carnivore species, with stable or increasing abundance in most cases in 21st-century records, and coexistence alongside humans has become possible, argue the authors.
Abstract: The conservation of large carnivores is a formidable challenge for biodiversity conservation. Using a data set on the past and current status of brown bears (Ursus arctos), Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), gray wolves (Canis lupus), and wolverines (Gulo gulo) in European countries, we show that roughly one-third of mainland Europe hosts at least one large carnivore species, with stable or increasing abundance in most cases in 21st-century records. The reasons for this overall conservation success include protective legislation, supportive public opinion, and a variety of practices making coexistence between large carnivores and people possible. The European situation reveals that large carnivores and people can share the same landscape.
1,290 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the 1999 Kosovo crisis offered an opportunity to test this proposition under real-life, traumatic stress conditions, and the results showed that Kosovars significantly higher on all stress measures, and on maladjustment.
Abstract: Optimism, personality, and coping styles may alter the effects of stressful events through appraisal and stress reduction. The 1999 Kosovo crisis offered an opportunity to test this proposition under real-life, traumatic stress conditions. Dispositional optimism, personality, and coping contributions were predicted based on geographical distance and degree of reported stress for 3 groups: Kosovar refugees, Albanian citizens helping the refugees in Albania, and Albanian immigrants living in the United States. Results showed Kosovars significantly higher on all stress measures, and on maladjustment. Reduced optimism and reduced control coping were related to higher levels of maladjustment. Pessimism and escape coping showed no relation to psychological adjustment. Resilience was related to a combination of higher optimism, extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, and control coping, paired with lower neuroticism.
551 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a systematic review was performed using PubMed and EMBASE to calculate pooled risk estimates for the association of human papillomavirus (HPV) with oral carcinoma (OSCC) and potentially malignant disorders (OPMD).
Abstract: Oral Diseases (2011) 17 (Suppl. 1), 58–72
Objectives: Human papillomavirus (HPV) in oral carcinoma (OSCC) and potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) is controversial. The primary aim was to calculate pooled risk estimates for the association of HPV with OSCC and OPMD when compared with healthy oral mucosa as controls. We also examined the effects of sampling techniques on HPV detection rates.
Methods: Systematic review was performed using PubMed (January 1966–September 2010) and EMBASE (January 1990–September 2010). Eligible studies included randomized controlled, cohort and cross-sectional studies. Pooled data were analysed by calculating odds ratios, using a random effects model. Risk of bias was based on characteristics of study group, appropriateness of the control group and prospective design.
Results: Of the 1121 publications identified, 39 cross-sectional studies met the inclusion criteria. Collectively, 1885 cases and 2248 controls of OSCC and 956 cases and 675 controls of OPMD were available for analysis. Significant association was found between pooled HPV-DNA detection and OSCC (OR = 3.98; 95% CI: 2.62–6.02) and even for HPV16 only (OR = 3.86; 95% CI: 2.16–6.86). HPV was also associated with OPMD (OR = 3.87; 95% CI: 2.87–5.21). In a subgroup analysis of OPMD, HPV was also associated with oral leukoplakia (OR = 4.03; 95% CI: 2.34–6.92), oral lichen planus (OR = 5.12; 95% CI: 2.40–10.93), and epithelial dysplasia (OR = 5.10; 95% CI: 2.03–12.80).
Conclusions: The results suggest a potentially important causal association between HPV and OSCC and OPMD.
319 citations
Medical University of Graz1, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust2, University of Southampton3, Copenhagen University Hospital4, Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research5, University of Alcalá6, Jagiellonian University Medical College7, Medical University of Silesia8, University of Freiburg9, University of Giessen10, University of Ljubljana11, Medical University of Warsaw12, University of Tirana13, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens14, University of Southern Denmark15, University of Groningen16, Heidelberg University17, University of Cyprus18, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich19, Ankara University20, Transylvania University21, Northern General Hospital22, University of Messina23, Charité24, National Institutes of Health25, Hospital Clínico San Carlos26, Odense University Hospital27, Wrocław Medical University28, University of Amsterdam29, University of Edinburgh30, Erasmus University Rotterdam31, University of Bradford32
TL;DR: This guideline aims to provide evidence‐based recommendations for the use of venom immunotherapy, has been informed by a formal systematic review and meta‐analysis and produced using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE II) approach.
Abstract: Hymenoptera venom allergy is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction following a honeybee, vespid, or ant sting. Systemic-allergic sting reactions have been reported in up to 7.5% of adults and up to 3.4% of children. They can be mild and restricted to the skin or moderate to severe with a risk of life-threatening anaphylaxis. Patients should carry an emergency kit containing an adrenaline autoinjector, H1 -antihistamines, and corticosteroids depending on the severity of their previous sting reaction(s). The only treatment to prevent further systemic sting reactions is venom immunotherapy. This guideline has been prepared by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology's (EAACI) Taskforce on Venom Immunotherapy as part of the EAACI Guidelines on Allergen Immunotherapy initiative. The guideline aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for the use of venom immunotherapy, has been informed by a formal systematic review and meta-analysis and produced using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE II) approach. The process included representation from a range of stakeholders. Venom immunotherapy is indicated in venom-allergic children and adults to prevent further moderate-to-severe systemic sting reactions. Venom immunotherapy is also recommended in adults with only generalized skin reactions as it results in significant improvements in quality of life compared to carrying an adrenaline autoinjector. This guideline aims to give practical advice on performing venom immunotherapy. Key sections cover general considerations before initiating venom immunotherapy, evidence-based clinical recommendations, risk factors for adverse events and for relapse of systemic sting reaction, and a summary of gaps in the evidence.
299 citations
University of Copenhagen1, Humboldt University of Berlin2, Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology3, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt4, VU University Amsterdam5, Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts6, Ghent University7, Norwegian University of Science and Technology8, University of Eastern Finland9, Aix-Marseille University10, University of Edinburgh11, University of Luxembourg12, University of Malta13, Charles University in Prague14, Technical University of Madrid15, Slovak Academy of Sciences16, Stockholm University17, Jagiellonian University18, University of West Hungary19, University of Tartu20, University of Latvia21, Wageningen University and Research Centre22, Spanish National Research Council23, University of the Aegean24, University of Bucharest25, University of Potsdam26, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research27, University of Tirana28
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the evolution of European land management over the past 200 years with the aim of identifying key episodes of changes in land management, and their underlying technological, institutional and economic drivers.
233 citations
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| Name | H-index | Papers | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arben Merkoçi | 77 | 334 | 20825 |
| Fioralba Cakoni | 36 | 132 | 4016 |
| Genc Burazeri | 24 | 133 | 4584 |
| Peter Sanfey | 24 | 63 | 3694 |
| Edvin Prifti | 21 | 109 | 1777 |
| Orion Ciftja | 20 | 130 | 1376 |
| Evjola Spaho | 19 | 169 | 1295 |
| M. Tafaj | 17 | 32 | 1199 |
| Pranvera Lazo | 14 | 49 | 565 |
| Ledjan Malaj | 14 | 53 | 466 |
| Arjan Harxhi | 13 | 41 | 783 |
| Klodian Xhanari | 13 | 24 | 786 |
| Mimoza Durresi | 13 | 61 | 564 |
| Gerti Xhixha | 13 | 44 | 441 |
| Vladi Kolici | 13 | 80 | 637 |