Academy of Sciences of Albania
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Academy of Sciences of Albania
| Akademia e Shkencave e Shqiperise | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | ASH |
| Formation | 1972 |
| Type | national academy |
| Purpose/focus | Science, Academics |
| Headquarters | Tirana, Albania |
| Membership | 28 members, 11 associated members, 26 honor members (2010[update]) |
| President | Gudar Beqiraj |
| Main organ | Presidency of the Academy |
| Website | Academy of Sciences of Albania |
The Academy of Sciences of Albania (Albanian: Akademia e Shkencave e Shqiperise), founded in 1972, is the most important scientific institution in Albania.[1] The institution includes the most distinguished scientists, also called "academics", that are involved in research centers and other organisms inside and outside Albania. The Academy has 28 members[2], 11 associated members[3], and 26 honor members[4] The Academy is composed of two sections:
- Social Sciences and Albanological Section
- Natural and Technical Sciences Section
It also includes the following units:
- Projects of Technological and Innovation Development,
- Branch for Foreign and Public Relations,
- Library[5]
- Publishing
The Academy of Sciences of Albania has the country's largest academic library. Founded in 1975 with only 10,000 volumes, it included 8,120,000 volumes by 1986.[6]
External links
Notes and references
- ^ The World of Learning 2004 By Michael Salzman, Europa Publications ISBN 1-85743-182-0 Page 42 ([1])
- ^ http://www.akad.edu.al/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=88
- ^ http://www.akad.edu.al/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=89
- ^ http://www.akad.edu.al/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=89
- ^ http://www.akad.edu.al/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=63
- ^ World Encyclopedia of Library and Information Services By Robert Wedgeworth Third Edition ISBN 0-8389-0609-5 Page 41 ([2])
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