An evaluation on the protein content found in some types of wheat flour sold in the Albanian market

ALKETA SHEHAJ1*, RENATA KONGOLI1, KLOTILDA SULA1, IBRAHIM HOXHA2, ROLAND HYSA3 1Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana/PajsiVodina, Kodër Kamëz, Tiranë, Albania  2University “Haxhi Zeka”, Pejë / Rruga”UÇK-së” 30000 Pejë, Kosovo 3Fabrika e Miellit “Tirana”/ Blv “Teodor Keko” Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author  e-mail: ashehaj@ubt.edu.al   Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The protein is the main component […]

Influence of microclimate on Kallmet grape varietiy in two different cultivation areas, on technological parameters for wine production

KLOTILDA MARKU1*, KRENAR GOZHDARI2, ELTON BASHA1, INDRIT SHIMAJ2, MAMICA SALAJ2, ALKETA SHEHAJ1, FRIDA CARKA3 1Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food  2Food Research Center, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food 3Genetic Bank of Tirana *Corresponding author  e-mail: ksula@ubt.edu.al    Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Geographical position, average annual temperatures, solar radiation and other components of […]

The evaluation of spontaneous fermentation based on initial number of yeast in some autochthonous Albanian grape varieties

ROZETA HASALLIU1*, KLOTILDA MARKU1, KRENAR GOZHDARI1, MARSEL KEÇI1, RENATA KONGOLI1 1Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana  *Corresponding author  e-mail: rhasalliu@ubt.edu.al   Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the spontaneous fermentation based on initial number of yeast in some autochthonous Albanian grape varieties. There are many microorganisms in […]

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the Albanian commercial Satureja montana essential oil

AURORA BUCI1, ENTELA HODAJ-ÇELIKU2,3*, ERJON MAMOCI4, SPIRO DRUSHKU1, DIAMANTO LAZARI2 1Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana  2Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece 3Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana, Pajsi Vodica St., 1029 Tirana, […]

Evaluation of brewery waste and its reduction methods

ARIOLA DEVOLLI1*, EDLIRA SHAHINASI1, MERITA STAFASANI1, DHURATA FETA1, FREDERIK DARA2 1Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania 2Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, Albania *Corresponding author  e-mail: adevolli@ubt.edu.al    Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The aim of this paper is the environmental impact due to […]

Characterization of olive oils extracted from the main authoctone cultivars in Albania

ANILA KOPALI1*, MARINELA MUCO2, ANISA PECULI1 1Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana/ Rruga “Pajsi Vodica”, Tiranë 1029, Albania   2Department of Chemistry, University of Vlora/ Skelë, Rruga Kosova, Vlorë 9401, Albania *Corresponding author  e-mail: anilakopali@gmail.com   Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: The story of the origin of olive oil in […]

When silver flakes, strawberry tree and rose water combines, what happens to two Gram positive and two Gram negative pathogenic bacteria?

EKİM MOR1*, SEYHUN YURDUGÜL2 1M.Sc. student/Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology, 14030, Bolu, Turkey   2Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology, 14030, Bolu, Turkey *Corresponding author  e-mail: ekim.mor92@gmail.com   Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: An antimicrobial is defined as any of a diverse variety of […]

Characterization of domestic grains based on chemical and Technological indicators

VALENTINA ARAPI1*, FETAH ELEZI2, VLADIMIR MALO3, ARTIONA LAZE1, VJOLLCA GJINI3, VJOLLCA IBRO2*, SUZANA KOLA4 1Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT), Tirana, Albania   2Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, AUT, Tirana, Albania 3Agricultural Technology Transfer Center, Tirana, Albania  4Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary, Tirana, Albania   *Corresponding author  e-mail: valiarapi@hotmail.com   Download […]

Relationships between nickel in the soil and its accumulation by Alyssum murale Waldst. & Kit. during the flowering period at the serpentine site of Pojskë, Albania

BESMIRA XHAFERRI1*, AIDA BANI1, DOLJA PAVLOVA2, MUHARREM SALIHAJ1 1Environmental Department, Faculty of Agronomy and Environment, Agricultural University of Tirana, Koder-Kamez, Albania 2Department of Botany, Faculty of Biology, University of Sofia, bulvd. Dragan Tzankov 8, Sofia 1164, Bulgaria *Corresponding author  e-mail: besmiraxhaferri@yahoo.it         Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Phytoextraction uses hyperaccumulator plants that have the ability to […]

Land price prediction using artificial neural networks

ELDA XHUMARI1*, JULIAN FEJZAJ1 1Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana *Corresponding author  e-mail: julian.fejzaj@fshn.edu.al, elda.xhumari@fshn.edu.al         Download PDF Fulltext Abstract: Neural networks are one of the areas of research in the field of artificial intelligence, based on attempts to reproduce the human neural system [1]. So, neural networks are not only able to recognize […]