LIRI MIHO1*, ARDIAN MACI1, BLERINA XHAFERAJ2, VJOLA RRAPAJ1 1Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, University of Agriculture 2 Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine Tirana *Corresponding author e-mail: liri-miho@hotmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity), as reported by nearly all soil testing laboratories, is a calculated value that represent an […]
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First assessment of the impacts of climate change and development on the water resources of the Vjosa River, Albania
LILJANA LATA1*, BART (A.J.) WICKEL2, STEPHANIE GALAITSI2, AMPARO SAMPER HIRALDO1, EGLANTINA BRUCI3 1Institute of Geosciences, Energy, Water and Environment (IGEWE) / Don Bosko”, No. 60, Tirana, Albania 2Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI-US), 11 Curtis Ave, Somerville, MA 02144, USA 3United Nations Development Program (UNDP), “Skenderbej” Street, Gurten Building, 2nd Floor, Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: lataliljana@gmail.com […]
The Criminal legal protection of the environment under the applicable Criminal Code
JOLIA KORITA1* 1Department of Agro-environment and Ecology; Agriculture University of Tirana, Kodër – Kamëz, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: jolia_korita@hotmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The Criminal Code was adopted in 1995. The Code groups the criminal acts against the environment in the Chapter IV of the special part. The grouping of criminal acts against the […]
The sentencing policy for offenses against the environment in the Republic of Albania
JOLIA KORITA1* 1Department of Agro-environment and Ecology, Agriculture University of Tirana, Kodër – Kamëz, Albania *Corresponding author e-mail: jolia_korita@hotmail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: In addition to incriminating certain behaviors that are directed against the environment, a very important element in ensuring the most effective criminal justice protection is the policy pursued for offenses against […]
Status of the Ohrid lake ecosystem and measures to conserve and protect the biodiversity in the watershed area
EVA PJETRI1*, ERDONA DEMIRAJ1, SEIT SHALLARI1 1Department of Agro-Environment and Ecology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Agriculture University of Tirana, St. “Paskal Vodica”, Kodër-Kamëz, Tirana, Albania. *Corresponding author e-mail: pjetrieva@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The biological reserves of the Ohrid Lake which is one of the largest in Europe, include many endemic flora and […]
Alyssum murale Waldst. & Kit varieties and their capacity for nickel accumulation
ERIDANA ÇUNI1, PETRIT HARASANI2, FATBARDH SALLAKU1, ERTA DODONA1, ILIR KRISTO1, AIDA BANI1 AND SEIT SHALLARI1 1Agricultural University of Tirana,Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Tirana, ALBANIA, 2Polis University, Tirana, ALBANIA, *Corresponding author e-mail: eridana.cuni@gmail.com; ecuni@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Serpentine soils are formed on ultrabasic or metamorphic rocks (ophiolithic, magmatic or meta-magmatic rocks). Serpentines […]
Accumulation of heavy metals in vegetables grown in contaminated soils
ENKELEDA SHKURTA1*, FRAN GJOKA1, LIRI MIHO1, MARCO CONTIN2, ELIAN KASA1 1Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër Kamëz, Tirana, Albania 2University of Udine, Italy *Corresponding author e-mail: ledi.mera@yahoo.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Heavy metals are known for their adverse health effects. This study analysed total contents of heavy metals in common vegetables grown in contaminated soils from […]
Evaluation of the trophic state in the littoral of Ohrid lake
ELONA BAHITI1, LIRIKA KUPE2*, ALMA IMERI2 1University of Aleksander Xhuvani, Elbasan 2Department of Sciences and Technology Plant, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana *Corresponding author e-mail: lirika_kupe @yahoo.com; lkupe@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Evaluation of trophic states in Ohrid Lake is based in biomonitoring of standing water, especially in epiphyte […]
Sewage Sludge Disposal and Reuse for agricultural purposes in central Albania
ANILA KALA1, TATJANA DISHNICA1, FATBARDH SALLAKU1* 1Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Agricultural University of Tirana *Corresponding author e-mail: anila_kala@ymail.com Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Strategic studies are necessary to determine the best practicable environmental option (BPEO) for the management of sludge (and effluent), i.e. an integrated and holistic approach to planning treatment and reuse or […]
Tropospheric Ozone (O3) Behaviour in Rural Areas of Italy
ANA MACI1, SEIT SHALLARI1, JOSE CARLOS MAGALHAES PIRES2, ARDIAN MACI1* 1Department of Agro Environment & Ecology, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania 2Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal *Corresponding author e-mail: amaci@ubt.edu.al Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Tropospheric Ozone (O3) is one of the most important pollutants in the atmosphere, causing some damage to human […]
