Knowledge meets creativity. Curiosity meets dedication.
This year, the 6th edition of the Research Paper Competition brought together Albania’s brightest students, turning bold ideas into impactful research.
Through the CleanScore project, funded by the Albanian-American Development Foundation, all partner public universities continue to enjoy full access to JSTOR, one of the world’s largest digital libraries with thousands of academic journals, books, and essential research resources.
Why This Competition Matters
The Research Paper Competition is more than a contest; it’s a launchpad for the next generation of researchers. Students gain:
🔍 Hands-on experience in scientific research
📚 Access to global academic resources via JSTOR
🏆 Recognition for originality, creativity, and solid analysis
Every paper tells a story, every research project sparks new ideas, and every student plays a role in shaping the future of higher education in Albania.
Meet the Winners – 6th Edition
🥇 First Place
Admir Dahati
“Cyberbullying Dynamics in the Western Balkans: Victimization, Perpetration and Bystander Intervention”
🥈 Second Place
Polikseni Memo – “Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Fracture Detection through X-rays: A Medical Imaging Approach”
Sinoida Shkambi – “The Impact of Expectancy, Instrumentality, and Valence on Job Satisfaction”
🥉 Third Place
Ilda Braçja – “Unlocking Retention: The Importance of Talent Attraction, Recruitment, and Development in Workforce Stability”
Irida Zmijanej – “Distribution of the Main Species of Lamiaceae in the Shiroka Region”
Alba Thaqi – “CPU Consumption in Microservices-Based and Monolithic Applications”
🌐 Explore the Full Papers
Curious about the research shaping Albania’s academic landscape?
📚Explore the full papers and get inspired by their innovative ideas.
Behind the Scenes – The Team That Made It Happen
None of this would be possible without the dedicated CleanScore coordinators and staff, ensuring transparency, quality, and support for students and universities alike.
