Conference Program
19 March 2021
Conference Program
4th International Conference of the Balkan Sociological Forum (BSF)
“The Balkans - a Comparative and Integrative Approach”
&
15th International Interdisciplinary Conference:
“Comparative Studies in Modern Society; Balkans in European and Global Context”
(Postponed from November 2020 to March 2021 due to Covid-19 Pandemic)
Co-Presence
Online
Or Hybrid
Organizing Institutions:
University of Prizren Ukshin Hoti, KOSOVO
Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres, ALBANIA
University of Mitrovica Isa Boletini, KOSOVO
Albanian University, Albania
University Fan S. Noli of Korca, Albania
Institute for Science and Technology (INSI), KOSOVO
International Institute of Political and Social Studies (IPSS)
Albanian Institute of Sociology - Albanian Sociological Association
[15th Annual International Conference of AIS-ALBSA]
International Sociological Association (ISA)
Balkan Sociological Forum, BSF/
[BSF Collective Members in twelve Balkan Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Turkey]
Place & Time:
University of Prizren Ukshin Hoti, KOSOVO
19-20 March 2021
Day 1, 19.03.2021: 10.00-11.00
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
Moderator:
Besim GOLLOPENI, University of Mitrovica Isa Boletini, KOSOVO
Balkan Sociological Forum (BSF)
Welcome to Kosovo and UPZ
Ismet TEMAJ, Rector - University of Prizren Ukshin Hoti, KOSOVO
Representatives of the Organizing Institutions:
Kseanela SOTIRIFSKI, Rector - University Aleksander Moisiu of Durres - ALBANIA
Alush MUSAJ, Rector - University Isa Boletini of Mitrovica - KOSOVO
Kaliopi NASKA, Rector - Albanian University - ALBANIA
Irena NIKAJ, President of the Albanian Sociological Association (ALBSA)
Ismajl BAFTIJARI, Director of the Institute for Science and Technology (INSI), KOSOVO
Agri SOKOLI, Deputy Director of the Institute of Political and Social Studies (IPSS), South KOREA
Ali PAJAZITI, President of the Balkan Sociological Forum; South East University, North Macedonia
Representatives of the Collective Members of the Balkan Sociological Forum: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Turkey
Balkan Sociological Forum: Award for Excellence in Research and Practice
Ali PAJAZITI, President of the Balkan Sociological Forum (BSF)
From Prizren/Kosovo to Korca/Albania
16th International Interdisciplinary Conference of AIS-ALBSA and other partners
& 1st Conference of the School Leadership; University Fan S. Noli of Korca- Albania: 5-6 November 2021
Dhimitri BELLO – Rector,University Fan S. Noli of Korca- Albania
Geron KAMBERI – Executive Director of Center for School Leadership (CSL)
Leke SOKOLI – General Director of the Albanian Institute of Sociology (AIS)
Presentation of the Conference Program
Rifat MORINA - Coordinator of the Conference; University of Prizren Ukshin Hoti, KOSOVO
Day 1, 19.03.2021: 12.00-14.00
Balkan Sociological Forum: Organizational Meeting
Chair:
Ali PAJAZITI, President of the Balkan Sociological Forum (BSF)
· Configuration of BSF Executive Committee/Representative Council, 2021
· Amendments of the BSF Statutes
· Elections of BSF President and Vice-Presidents
· Nomination of the BSF General Secretary
· Decision for the 5th BSF Int. Conference
Day 2, 20.03.2021: 10.00
Balkan Sociological Forum (BSF):
“The Balkans - a Comparative and Integrative Approach”
Parallel Sessions 2-6
Session Chairs:
Besim GOLLOPENI, KOSOVO
Jasminka LAŽNJAK, CROATIA
Ali PAJAZITI, North MACEDONIA
Sergiu BALTATESCU, ROMANIA
Romina Gurashi, ITALY
Agri SOKOLI, South Korea
E-mail: besim.gollopeni@umib.net; jlaznjak@ffzg.hr; a.pajaziti@seeu.edu.mk; ali.pajaziti@uklo.edu.mk; bsergiu2@gmail.com; romina.gurashi@uniroma1.it
Keynote speaker:
Prof. Nicolas Demertzis
National Centre for Social Research (EKKE), Greece
President of Hellenic Sociological Society
Southeast Europe in the context of Euro-Atlantic Integration
Sabri Kiçmari
E-mail: sabri.kicmari1@gmail.com
Re-thinking of Maria Todorova’s theoretical debates in the context of contemporary Balkans
Sarina Bakić
E-mail: sarina.bakic@fpn.unsa.ba
Twelve Balkan Countries in three global Indexes: Democracy Index, Human Development Index & Economic Freedom Index: Facts, Comparisons & Reflections
Agri SOKOLI
E-mail: Agrisokoli@shinhwa.com; sokoliagri@gmail.com
A comparative study of the cultural studies in business in Italy and Albania; some sociological findings
Romina Gurashi
E-mail: romina.gurashi@uniroma1.it
Power to the faculties: How European accreditation approach in HE is changing the bologna process
Franz KOK & Günter Wageneder
E-mail: franz.kok@sbg.ac.at; guenter.wageneder@sbg.ac.at
The Balkans vs. the Baltic: a Comparative Approach
Ramiola KALEMI
E-mail: kalemi_ramiola@yahoo.com
The Main Determinants Shaping Anti-refugee Sentiments in Greece
Stefania Kalogeraki
E-mail: kaloge@uoc.gr; s.kalogeraki@gmail.com;
Integration of gender roles in the primary education texts
Armanda xhani baça
E-mail: Aarmi98@gmail.com
Sharing social power – social capital and participation of citizens in public policy making in post-socialist era
Jelena Grujić
E-mail: grj0107@gmail.com
Gender Gap in Albania and the Balkan Countries
Merita MYFTARI
E-mail: meritaponi@gmail.com
Socio-economic crises and happiness in Romania; Recent trends
Sergiu Baltatescu
E-mail: bsergiu2@gmail.com
Gender representation and participatory democracy; the case of Albania in comparative perspective
Elda SOKOLI Kutrolli & Leke SOKOLI
E-mail: sokoli.elda@gmail.com; lsokoli@sociology.al
Educational Theatre as a way to overcome trauma of women raped during the war in Kosovo
Marigona Bekteshi Ferati & Konstantin Karakostov
E-mail: marigonabekteshi3@gmail.com; conny@abv.bg
The Business Challenges; Albanian reality of Capitalism vs. “Kantian capitalism”
Julian KUTROLLI & Agri SOKOLI
E-mail: kutrollijulian@gmail.com; sokoliagri@gmail.com
Imagining the Balkans online: popular culture as a resource for shared identity
Milla Mineva
E-mail: mineva.milla@gmail.com
Analysis on the level of workforce in the labour market in Kosovo and the Balkan countries
Shaqir Rexhepi
E-mail: shaqir.rexhepi@gmail.com
Pension Administration and Employees’ Retirement Anxieties in Nigeria
Joseph O.Jiboku, Isaiah B. Adisa & Peace A. Jiboku
E-mails: jibokujoe@yahoo.com; isaiahadisa9024@yahoo.com; jiboku.peace@gmail.com
Multiculturalism as a Social Theory and Practice in the Western Balkans
Hasan Jashari
E-mail: h.jashari@seeu.edu.mk
Intercultural perspectives in the context of the European integration – the case of North Macedonia
Abdylnaser Sinani & Faton Murseli
E-mail: abdulnaser.sinani@unite.edu.mk; faton.murseli@unite.edu.mk
Democracy and authoritarianism in the Western Balkans: the importance of integration into the EU
Viorela Agolli Polena
E-mail: polenaviorela@gmail.com
Balkan’s nationalism: A rational approach (Z. Goubovioc)
Ali Pajaziti
Email: a.pajaziti@seeu.edu.mk; ali.pajaziti@uklo.edu.mk
Bologna process in the Balkans & the ‘Balkan Higher Education Area
Irena NIKAJ
E-mail: inikaj@yahoo.com; renanikaj@gmail.com
COVID-19 and Quarantine: The impact of media and fake news on society
Ferdi Kamberi & Besim Gollopeni
E-mail: Ferdikamberi04@gmail.com; besim.gollopeni@umib.net
Bullying and subjective well-being, exploring experiences of 10 years old children from 10 European countries
Migena Kapllanaj
E-mail: m.kapllanaj@umb.edu.al
Workplace stress in Public Albanian Institutions of Higher Education
Lediana Xhakollari & Adelina KAKIJA
E-mail: lediana.xhakollari@unishk.edu.al; lxhakollari@gmail.com;
Balkan Countries in the comparative assessment of PISA; reflections and conclusions
Arta SAKJA
E-mail: artasakja@albanianuniversity.edu.al
The Gap between Perception and Reality and the impact on Research, Democracy, and Happiness in the Balkans
Leke SOKOLI
E-mail: sokoli@sociology.al; lsokoli53@gmail.com
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15th International Interdisciplinary Conference:
“Comparative Studies in Modern Society; Balkans in European and Global Context”
Special Sessions of the Conference
Session 7: Special Session I
Presenting the University that Host the Conference
19 March 2021: 11.00-12.00
University “Ukshin Hoti” in Prizren, KOSOVO
Session Chair: Rifat MORINA, Conference Coordinator
Ismet TEMAJ, Rector
Shemsi MORINA, Vice Rector for Teaching, Students’ Issue and Scientific Researches
Armend Podvorica, Vice-Rector for Budget, Finance and Infrastructure
Soner Yildirim, Vice Rector for International Cooperation and Quality Assurance
Samedin Krrabaj, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science
Isuf Lushi, Dean of the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences
Vedat BAJRAMI, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Education
Dardan VUNIQI, Dean of the Faculty of Law
Halil Kukaj, Dean of the Faculty of Economics
Flamur Shala, Dean of the Faculty of Philology
Second day, 20 March 2021: 10.00-11.30
Session 8: Special Session II
Tourism; Covid-19 Pandemic and after
Session Chairs: Entela Runa, Brunilda Liçaj, Halil KUKAJ
E-mail: entelaruna@yahoo.it; rcitozi@yahoo.com; brunilda.licaj@yahoo.it; halil.kukaj@uni-prizren.com
Keynote Speaker:
Prof. Lorenzo Iaselli
Tourism: Italy and Albania; the challenge of Covid Pandemic and after
Entela Runa
E-mail: entelaruna@yahoo.it
Finance, tourism, transport: relations between Italy and Albania in the contemporary context
Lorenzo Iaselli
E-mail: lorenzo.iaselli@unipegaso.it
The importance of the presence of the tourist animator as a professional figure in a resort or tourist village
Robert Çitozi, Albert Pali & Benon Paloka
E-mail: rcitozi@yahoo.com; palialbert@hotmail.com; benon.paloka@gmail.com
The impact of COVID- 19 in the Albanian tourism; Domestic tourism and its contribution
Mirela Tase & Majlinda Muka
E-mail:mirelatase@hotmail.com; elamuka@hotmail.com
Tourist itineraries in the monuments of the Illyrian emperors of Byzantium (Albania, Kosovo and Northern Macedonia)
Afrim Hoti
E-mail: afrimhoti@gmail.com
Touristic guides and their challenges during pandemics time
Violeta Aliaj, Majlinda Muka & Erka Aliaj
E-mail:v_aliaj@hotmail.com; elamuka@hotmail.com; erkaaliaj@gmail.com
Traveling in Region in the eye of the covid-19 storm- The road to recovery from COVID-19 for Albanian tourism
Brunilda Liçaj & Klodiana Collaku
E-mail: brunilda.licaj@yahoo.it; klodianacollaku@yahoo.com
Tourism dynamics in the pandemic covid-19 time; the Case of Albania
Majlinda Muka & Violeta Aliaj
E-mail: elamuka@hotmail.com; v_aliaj@hotmail.com
Session 9: Special Session III
Contemporary Culture and Foreign Languages
Session Chairs: Anita Muho, Alketa Dumani
E-mail: anitamuho@yahoo.it; alketadumani@yahoo.com
Cultural influence of the translation of Proverbs
Miranda Enesi, Helena GRILLO & Anisa Trifoni
E-mail:mirashahini@gmail.com; helenagrillo@yahoo.com; anisatrifoni@yahoo.it
British Cultural Attitudes versus Albanian Cultural Attitudes
Alketa Dumani
E-mail:alketadumani@yahoo.com
The Importance of Integrating Culture in Foreign Language Textbooks: The Case of English for the 1st Class – The First English Language Textbook in Albania
Irena Papa
E-mail: irenasevdaraj@yahoo.com
The close relationship between literature and Second Language teaching
Gentjana Taraj, Ilda KANANI & Etleva Babameto
E-mail: gentaraj.uv@gmail.com; kanani.ilda@gmail.com; eva_babameto@yahoo.com
Factors that affect teachers' motivation in the teaching process
Emilda Roseni & Ermona Shijaku
E-mail:m_roseni@yahoo.com; ermonashijaku.nino@gmail.com
Impact of assessment practices on students' motivation in teaching English as a foreign language
Anita Muho & Olivera Presi
E-mail: anitamuho@yahoo.it; oliverapresi@gmail.com
Session 10: Special Session IV
University Studies Integrated with Practice
Session Chairs: Gentian Ruspi, Silvana Gashi
E-mail: gruspi@fastip.edu.al; silvanagashi@uamd.edu.al
The impact of COVID-19 on the Albanian Education
Denisa Merhadi & Klodian Muco
E-mail: dmerhadi@fastip.edu.al; k.muco@unizkm.al
Non-performing loans and credit risk management. Case study “Online Credit”
Silvana Gashi & Lorenca Kurti
E-mail: silvanagashi@uamd.edu.al; lorencakurti@fastip.edu.al
Features of the university system integrated with practice
Luljeta Hasani & Gentian Ruspi
E-mail: lhasani@fastip.edu.al; gruspi@fastip.edu.al
Analysis of the early memories’ themes in patients with anxiety disorders
Irena Hysenaj
E-mail: irenapsy@yahoo.it
COVID-19 impact on the Banking System
Ela GOLEMI
E-mail: golemiela31@yahoo.com
Parallel Sessions 11, 12 & 13
Thematic Session 01: Public sphere, Communication, Culture & Art
Session Chairs:
Edlira Troplini Abdurahmani, Risvan Tërshalla, serdan Kervan
E-mail: edlira.troplini@yahoo.com; risvantershalla@gmail.com; serdan.kervan@uni-prizren.com
The relationship between ethics, theater and technology
Artan Tmava
E-mail: tmavaartan@gmail.com
Linguistic use of the formal register in political discourse
Edlira Troplini Abdurahmani
E-mail: edlira.troplini@yahoo.com
Modernity, cultural values and their hierarchy in multicultural countries specifically in North Macedonia
Mirlinda Vejseli
E-mail:vejselilinda@gmail.com
Barriers to teacher-student communication during the COVID-19 pandemic
Gentjana PANXHI
E-mail: genta_panxhi@yahoo.com
Application of communication and online political marketing techniques in Albania
Lorena Licenji
E-mail: lorenalicenji@uamd.edu.al
The impact of the pandemic on our linguistic communication
Greta Jani
E-mail: greta_jani@yahoo.com
Apologizing in Albanian: a socio-cultural inquiry among Albanian students
Lindita KACANI
E-mail: lkacani@yahoo.com
Information theory and linguistic dynamics
Helena Grillo Mukli & Miranda ENESI
E-mail:helenagrillo@yahoo.com; mirashahini@gmail.com
The connection of the myth and its symbolism with the aimed propaganda from cinematography of soc-realism
Eglantine Cenomeri Budina
E-mail: cenomerieglantina@gmail.com
English in the world today, general overview
Ervin Balla
E-mail: ervin_balla@yahoo.com
Theodhor Adorno's Critique of Art and Culture
Jak Simoni & Risvan Tërshalla
E-mail: jaksimoni@yahoo.com; risvantershalla@gmail.com
Personal skills and development for ELF teachers
Piro Tanku
E-mail: piro.tanku@gmail.com
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on historical heritage
Dorina Xheraj-Subashi
E-mail: dorina.xheraj@hotmail.com
The influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on Albanian language
Aida KURANI
E-mail: kuraniaida@hotmail.com
The role and influence of social media on voting behavior elections in Kosovo
Mehmet Kalisi & Ibish Kadriu
E-mail: mehmet.kalisi@unite.edu.mk; ibish.kadriu@unite.edu.mk
Session 14: Joint Session
Thematic Session 02: Population and Migration
Thematic Session 09: Work, Professions and Organization
Thematic Session 07: Integration and Globalization
Session Chairs: Eralda Zhilla, Kushtrim Braha
E-mail: adazhilla@gmail.com; kushtrim.braha@uni-prizren.com
Memories of violence in the Diaspora: transnational and intergenerational dimensions
Dilyara Müller-Suleymanova
E-mail: suly@zhaw.ch
Trust and Solidarity among Internal Migrants and Locals in Albania
Merita H. Meçe & Susan P. Limber
E-mail: mmece@clemson.edu; slimber@clemson.edu
Demographic development and its importance for the comprehensive development of status
Lavdosh LAZEMETA
E-mail: lavdoshvlora@hotmail.com
The influence of migrations on the Albanian national identity
Ada Tatani
E-mail:ada_tatani@yahoo.com
Professional quality of life among healthcare professionals at the Ihsan Çabej hospital in Lushnje, Albania
Kiduina Zaka & Ornela Zhilla
E-mail: kidizaka5@gmail.com; ornelazhilla@gmail.com
The relationship between perceived organizational justice and motivation of employees at OTP Bank Tirana
Eralda Zhilla & Lorela BREGU
E-mail: adazhilla@gmail.com; lorela.bregu@gmail.com
Analysis on the level of workforce in the labour market in Kosovo and the Balkan countries
Shaqir Rexhepi
E-mail:shaqir.rexhepi@gmail.com
Challenges of employment and integration of Albanian students who have studied abroad
Anisa Neli Ahmati
E-mail:anisaneli@gmail.com
Reconciliation and prevention of hate speech story from the practice
Irida Nasufi Agolli & Marsela Sako
E-mail:iagolli@yahoo.com; marsela_sako@yahoo.com
The Era of Globalization and Ethnical Developments in the Middle East
(Current challenges and perspectives of the future)
Akbar Valadbigi
E-mail: karvan74@gmail.com
The effects and limits of EU conditionality in reforming the Albanian civil service
Nysjola Dhoga
E-mail: nysjola.dhoga@gmail.com
Approach of integration policies for victims of trafficking in Western Balkan
Suela Hana
E-mail: suelahana@gmail.com
Globalization and the Coronavirus pandemic; the mutual relationship between the two phenomena
Eneida Çifligu & Ilir Sosoli
E-mail: permeti.eneida@yahoo.com; ilir_sosoli@yahoo.com
Integration of Albanians through Higher Education
Roland Peraj
E-mail: rolandperaj1@gmail.com
Parallel Sessions 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19
Thematic Session 03: Education and Sport
Session Chairs: Ermioni CEKANI, Flora Merko, Ledia Kashahu, Ilir Sallata, Juljana LAZE, Vedat bajrami, UPZ
E-mail: ermionicekani@gmail.com; floramerko@uamd.edu.al; kashahuledia@yahoo.com; julilaze@gmail.com; vedat.bajrami@uni-prizren.com
The perception of students on the quality of teaching in universities (Case study: University Fan S. Noli of Korca)
Romeo Terolli
E-mail: romeo_terolli@hotmail.com
The impact of covid-19 on the Albanian Education
Jonida Avdulaj, Flora Merko, Klodian Muço & Hanrieta TYHEMELKO
E-mail: jonidaqendro@hotmail.com; floramerko@uamd.edu.al; k.muco@unizkm.al; hthemelko@yahoo.co
Formal education of pupils with special needs during pandemics
Matilda Memaj, Klodiana Leka & Kostandin Vasilini
E-mail: mmemaj@yahoo.com; klodial@gmail.com; vasilinikosta@yahoo.com
Oral history as an important element of learning in the subject of history
Ilir Sallata
E-mail: il_ir@hotmail.com
Children literature as a means for education and artistic - scientific thinking in children
Rudina ALIMERKO
E-mail: rudi_alimerko@yahoo.it
Problems, achievements and challenges of education in Albania in the last decade
Gilda Tangu
E-mail: tangugilda1@gmail.com
Challenges of Online Teaching: EFL Context
Marsela HARIZAJ & Veneranda HAJRULLA
E-mail: marselaharizaj@yahoo.com; venerandahajrulla@yahoo.com
Challenges of pre-university education in Albania
Fatma Selimaj
E-mail: fatmaselimaj@gmail.com
A comparative study: learning style preferences of speech therapy and physiotherapy students
Junilda Petriti
E-mail: petritijunilda@gmail.com
Factors of stress and job satisfaction of teachers during online teaching under Covid-19 quarantine conditions and their digital competence
Ledia Kashahu Xhelilaj & Elda Tartari
E-mail: kashahuledia@yahoo.com; eldatartari@gmail.com
Stress for primary school teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Elsa Bare & Mirela Meka
E-mail: elsa.baro2@gmail.com; mirelameka@yahoo.com
Challenges of online physical education course due to the coronavirus pandemic
Kadri Musta
E-mail: k_musta93@hotmail.com
The learning of the elementary school students during the time of COVID-19
Mimoza Tola & Diana Mone
E-mail: mimozatola@hotmail.com; diana_green81@yahoo.com
Remote Teaching in Albania during Covid-19: Develop Motivation and Interest to Learn using Visual Arts Integration
Fjoralba Satka, Elsa Bare & Blegina Pellumbi
E-mail: fjoralba_s@yahoo.com; elsa.baro2@gmail.com; blegi-2010@hotmail.com
The impact of Covid -19 pandemic on the subject of Physical Education
Gentjana Panxhi
E-mail: genta_panxhi@yahoo.com
Challenges of students in online learning
Elda Tartari & Ledia Kashahu Xhelilaj
E-mail: eldatartari@gmail.com; kashahuledia@yahoo.com
Challenges of the students who choose to study in teaching programs
Brunilda Laçi
E-mail: laci_brunilda@yahoo.com
Vocabulary learning strategies of Modern Greek as a second foreign language
Aida ZOTO
E-mail: zotoaida@gmail.com
Pros and Cons of digitalization in creativity development with gifted/talented students
Sevim Mustafa
E-mail: sevimustafa2@gmail.com
Challenges for pursuing higher education and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Enkelejda Cenaj
E-mail: enicenaj@gmail.com
Evaluation indicators and practices of the educational institution
Saimira Tivari & Zerina Troci
E-mail: mirativari@yahoo.com; zerinakuqi13@gmail.com
A comparative analysis of student’s performance during online learning compared to auditorium learning during the pandemic period
Elton TATA, Amarildo Rista & Edmira Xhaferra
E-mail: eltontata1@hotmail.com; amarildorista@uamd.edu.al; edmiraxhaferra@uamd.edu.al
Convergences in Issues and Relevant Global Trends in the Dynamics of Higher Education Development in the Western Balkans
Juljana LAZE
E-mail: julilaze@gmail.com
Exploring teachers needs towards the demand for online schooling
Ermira Zhiti
E-mail: mirazhiti@gmail.com
The Integration of young individuals with Down syndrome in Education, Labor Market and Sports
Klevisa Kapo & Gentian Lama
E-mail: klevisakapo@yahoo.com; gentian_lama@yahoo.com
The contribution of Italian borrowings in the English language vocabulary
Olsa Xhina
E-mail: olsa.xhina@gmail.com
Online pros and cons teaching
Anita Neziri
E-mail: anitaneziri@yahoo.com
The importance of human science, arts and sports in education
Marsida Simo
E-mail: marsidasimo@hotmail.com
Vocational Education and Training in Kosovo Challenge and Objective of the XXI Century
Safet Krasniqi
E-mail: safet.krasniqi@uni-prizren.com
The role of education sciences in the study of individual’s multidimensional formation
Edi Puka & Dilina Beshiri
E-mail: edi.puka@uet.edu.al; dilina_b@hotmail.com
Remute teaching in higher education due to pandemic COVID-19; A case study at UAMD
Diana Mone & Fjoralba Satka
E-mail: diana_green81@yahoo.com; fjoralba_s@yahoo.com
The gratification that teachers get from their work
Ermioni Cekani
E-mail: ermionicekani@gmail.com
Parallel Sessions 20, 21 & 22
Thematic Session 04: Political Studies and Law Issues
Session Chairs: Merlina Koseni Pograzha, Besmir Premalaj, Arif Riza
E-mail: mpograzha@gmail.com; besmir.premalaj@umsh.edu.al; arif.riza@uni-prizren.com
Climate Change in International Law and Domestic Response
Juliana Cici & Emiljan Mustaqe
E-mail: julianacici@yahoo.com; emilianomustaqe@yahoo.com
Creation of the right of real servitude in real estate according to law in Kosovo
Kastriote Vlahna
E-mail: kastriote.vlahna@uni-prizren.com
Human rights vs. health protection, during the pandemic period in Albania, in a comparative view
Eris Milova
E-mail: erismilova84@gmail.com
Inclusion of people with disabilities (PWD) in public employment policies in the Republic of Kosovo
Florentina Hajdari Hajra & Besmir Salihu
E-mail: fh29098@seeu.edu.mk; bs29099@seeu.edu.mk
The reshape of the electoral system in Albania
Idva CELA
E-mail: idacela.ic@gmail.com
Debates on interventions for the protection of human rights
Luljeta Kodra
E-mail: luljeta.kodra@umsh.edu.al
The advantages of the International Commercial Arbitration as an alternative method to resolve the disputes
Bledar Biti
E-mail: avbiti@hotmail.com
Globalization and Challenges in the Security Field from Transnational Organized Crime in the Western Balkans
Fidan Haliti
E-mail:fidan.haliti@hotmail.com
Communication as an alternative of conflict resolution
Ferit Baça
E-mail:feritbaca@gmail.com
The right to vote
Aulona Haxhiraj
E-mail:aulonahaxhiraj@yahoo.com
Aspects of political culture in the Albanian society
Ramiola Kalemi & Doreta Kuci Tartari
E-mail: kalemi_ramiola@yahoo.com; doretatartari@yahoo.it
Criminal justice for juveniles in Albania
Holta Seferi
E-mail:holta.seferi@arsimi.gov.al
New Consumer Sales Directive
Greta Petriti & Jurgen Golemi
E-mail:gretapetriti@yahoo.com; jurgengolemi@yahoo.com
Pandemic and Hobbes’ authoritarian power
Merlina Koseni Pograzha & Rudina Hoxha
E-mail: mpograzha@gmail.com; rudihoxha@yahoo.com
Reforming the legal framework on immovable property in Albania: law no. 22/2020
Besmir Premalaj
E-mail: besmir.premalaj@umsh.edu.al
Critical overview at some issues that arise in theory and practice related to the defendant's counterclaim
Armend Ahmeti
E-mail: av.armendahmeti@gmail.com
Some of the most important rulings of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kosovo and their impact on the Kosovo legal order
Dardan Berisha & Dardan Vuniqi
E-mail: dardan.berisha@uni-prizren.com; dardan.vuniqi@uni-prizren.com
Judicial review of the Legislation: A Kosovo perspective
Nur Çeku
E-mail: nurceku@gmail.com
Sessions 23
Thematic Session 05: Religion, Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Session Chairs: Renata Tokrri, Genti Kruja, izer Maksuti
E-mail: renatatokrri@hotmail.it; gkruja@beder.edu.al; izer.maksuti@uni-prizren.com
Debate as initial tool for the treatment of violent religious extremism
Sedat Islami
E-mail: sedatislami@hotmail.com
Euthanasia, the right to die
Kamela Hoxha
E-mail: kamelaloca@yahoo.com
Religious coexistence in Albania, issues of national value for the solution of the Albanian alphabet
Mois Kamberi
E-mail: moiskamberi@yahoo.com
Interfaith dialogue and the challenge of globalization
Genti Kruja
E-mail: gkruja@beder.edu.al
Religion, Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Theodhor Sadikja
E-mail: sadikjatheodhor@gmail.com
The challenges of embracing religious knowledge in school
Doreta KUCI Tartari & Ramiola KALEMI
E-mail: doretatartari@yahoo.it; kalemi.ramiola@yahoo.com
The Muslim religious schools in Albania and Kosova during the Italian occupation (1939-1943)
Blerina Kuqi
E-mail:blerinakuqi.katanja@gmail.com
Religious symbols in public buildings in Albania, between secularism and freedom of religion
Renata Tokrri
E-mail: renatatokrri@hotmail.it
Sessions 24
Thematic Session 06: Marriage, Family and Community
Session Chair: Blerina Hamzallari, Halim Bajraktari
E-mail: bhamzallari@gmail.com; halim.bajrkatari@uni-prizren.com
Marriage, Family and Community
David C. Livingston
E-mail: davcscd@gmail.com
Family, Marriage, and Community
Nazmi Elezaj
E-mail:nazmielezaj@live.com
The co-operation between community, family, and school
Esmeralda Kajo
E-mail: esmeraldsismailaj6@gmail.com
The evolution of the family in Albanian society
Juventina Ngjela
E-mail: juventina.ngjela@yahoo.com
Decline in the Birth Rate in Kosovo: Dynamics and Causes
Hana Shala
E-mail: hana.shala@unite.edu.mk
Changing cultural and social norms in support of divorce
Blerina Hamzallari
E-mail: bhamzallari@gmail.com
Parallel Sessions 25 & 26
Thematic Session 08: Childhood, Youth and Gender
Session Chairs: Irena Nikaj, Julinda Cilingiri, Festim Tafolli
E-mail: juli_cilingiri@yahoo.com; inikaj@yahoo.com;festim.tafolli@uni-prizren.com
The role of the women in the economic provision of the family
Vivian Chizoma Njemanze
E-mail: chizon55@gmail.com
A Sociolinguistic View of Gender Diversity during Television Debates in Albania
Edona Marku
E-mail:edonamarku05@gmail.com
The influence of gender on the selection of preclinical medical professions
Elda Latollari & Junilda Petriti
E-mail: elatollari@yahoo.com; julindapetriti@gmail.com
Comparative study: impact of covid-19 on duration, frequency and typology of therapy in pediatric patients
Ertiola Lugji & Anxhela Karaj
E-mail: ertiolaluigji@gmail.com; anxhelakaraj.ak@gmail.com
Exploring the relationship between students subjective well-being and stress management strategies
Elediona Murati
E-mail:eledionamurati@gmail.com
Examining self-esteem and family characteristics among children nominated as gifted in Kosovo
Naim Fanaj & Sevim Mustafa
E-mail: naimfanaj@gmail.com; sevimmustafa2@gmail.com
The impact of social media in adolescents social connected while physical distance during Covid 19: Case study the youth Albania
Maria Dojce & Krisela Mulliri
E-mail: maria.dojce@gmail.com; mullirikrisela@gmail.com
Where are we now? National legal and policy framework responding to domestic violence and violence against women in Albania
Eglantina Gjermeni & Irida Nasufi Agolli
E-mail: egjermeni@hotmail.com; iagolli@yahoo.com
New Paradigms in Sociology of Inclusion and Special Education
Irena Nikaj
E-mail:inikaj@yahoo.com
The impact of Covid-19 on the psychological state of adolescents
Skender Demaliaj & Albana Demaliaj
E-mail: skender.demaliaj@umsh.edu.al; demaliaja@gmail.com
Victimization by peers and well-being of Romanian school children
Sergiu Baltatescu, Claudia Bacter & Ioana Sirbu
E-mail: bsergiu2@gmail.com; claudianbacter@gmail.com; ioana.uoradea@gmail.com
The impact of video games on aggressive behavior and academic performance in adolescents aged 16-19 in the municipality of Pr
Emrush THACI & Besarta SADRIU
E-mail: thaqi2003@hotmail.com; besarta8@outlook.com
Researching teenagers in the Albanian context; some ethical and methodological considerations
Julinda Cilingiri
E-mail: juli_cilingiri@yahoo.com
Sessions 27
Thematic Session 10: Theoretical, Comparative, Regional and Historical Studies
Session Chairs: Aida Goga, Rudina Hoxha, Ragip Gjoshi
E-mail: aida_goga@yahoo.com; rudihoxha@yahoo.com; ragip.gjoshi@uni-prizren.com
The restructuring of the archival network in Albania
Majlinda Liçi Koçi
E-mail: maj.li@yahoo.it
Revealing authenticity, uniqueness and individuality through freedom
Aida Goga
E-mail: aida_goga@yahoo.com
A Philosophical View of Human Nature and Selfishness according to the XVII-XVIII Century Philosophical Perspective
Jetmira FEKOLLI
E-mail: jetmira.zogu@hotmail.com
The invasion of the Ottomans in the Balkans
Edit Bregu
E-mail: edit.bregu@wisdom.edu.al, edit_kane@yahoo.com
Education and labor marketing Albania and EU: Achievements and Challenges
Jani SOTA & Fereniqi FULI
E-mail: jani_sota@yahoo.com; fereniqifuli@gmail.com
Technotopia and the space flux
Endrit Temaj
E-mail:endrittema@gmail.com
Psychosocial services offered for families that have experienced the natural disasters of 2019
Orneda Gega
E-mail: ornedagega@gmail.com
Conceptualization and Dimensions of Social Cohesion; a Literature review
Rudina Duraj Hoxha & Merlina Koseni Pograzha
E-mail: rudihoxha@yahoo.com; mpograzha@gmail.com
Moral responsibility to the other at the time of the pandemic
Risvan Tershalla & Jak Simoni
E-mail: risvantershalla@gmail.com; jaksimoni@yahoo.com
Albanian ethnic stereotype in The General of the Dead Army’s novel
Albana Pango
E-mail: albanapango81@yahoo.com
Parallel Sessions 28 & 29
Thematic Session 11: Deviance, Criminology, Public Health and Security
Session Chairs: Brunilda Zenelaga, Marsida Krasniqi, Armend Podvorica
E-mail:brunazenelaga@gmail.com; k_marsida@yahoo.it; armend.podvorica@uni-prizren.com
An Exploration of Best Practices for Promoting Sustainable Development of Self-Help Organizations
Steven Sek-yum Ngai
E-mail:syngai@cuhk.edu.hk
Crime as a factor in hindering the socio-economic development in Kosovo
Armend Podvorica & Triumf Sadikaj
E-mail: armend.podvorica@uni-prizren.com; armendi_537@hotmail.com; triumf.sadikaj@uni-prizren.com
Predictors of violence highlighted in children with special educational needs integrated into mainstream education
Georgeta BARA & Ioana Aurelia ȘERFEZI
E-mail: georgeta_bara@yahoo.com; aureliaserfezi@gmail.com
The social burden of patients with chronic neurological diseases
Jonida Naska & Jera Kruja
E-mail: naskajonida@gmail.com; jerakruja@gmail.com
EU Commission Road Safety Policy Framework a reliable basis for drafting National Road Safety Plan
Drita Hima, Eli Vyshka & Alma Golgota
E-mail: dritahima1@gmail.com; elivyshka@gmail.com; almagolgota@gmail.com
Levels of anxiety and depression in an Albanian sample during COVID-19 pandemic; the role of neuroticism
Ermira Hoxha
E-mail: hoxhaermira@gmail.com
Adolescents and crime in Albania
Ardita Prendi
E-mail: arditaprendi@gmail.com
Effectiveness of exercises the best option for a healthy and happy life
Elda Latollari
E-mail:elatollari@yahoo.com
The Effectiveness of Mobilization and Manual Therapy on Non-Specific Cervical Pain
Selda Veizaj, Aida Lako & Erisa Mane
E-mail: seldaa_v@hotmail.com; sida8623@yahoo.it; erisamane1@gmail.com
Leukemia
Violeta Zanaj & Klementina Vogli
E-mail: vzanaj@gmail.com & klementinavogli@gmail.com
Pandemic and mental health
Ina Danaj
E-mail: ina.danaj@yahoo.com
Double lockdown: a sociological observation during the pandemic time at Institute of Minors in Kavaja, Albania
Brunilda Zenelaga
E-mail:brunazenelaga@gmail.com
The impact of online education on Eye Health
Marsida Krasniqi
E-mail: k_marsida@yahoo.it
The impact of covid-19 on the quality of health care service in Albania
Rezarta Kalaja
E-mail: rezartak@hotmail.com
Sessions 30
Thematic Session 12: Ethnic Relations, Nationalism, Human Rights
Session Chairs: Valon Murati, Kadri Kryeziu
E-mail: valon.murati@gmail.com; Kadri.kryeziu@uni-prizren.com
Historical myths and their influence on the nationalist formation of the Balkan peoples
Enver Bytyçi
E-mail: enver.bytyci@ises.org.al
The Rice and Fall of Albanian Paschals – The Lost Opportunity of the Albanians
Fejzi LILA
E-mail:fejzilila@gmail.com
UN Convention on children's rights and the actuality on the development of children's rights in Albania
Edit Bregu, Naim Mëçalla & Flutur Shabani
E-mail: edit_kane@yahoo.com; edit.bregu@wisdom.edu.al; mecalla1963@gmail.com; naim.mecalla@wisdom.edu.al; flutura.shabani@yahoo.com;
Impact of the Bologna process on education policies
Blerina Muskaj & Joniada Musaraj
E-mail: blerina_muskaj@yahoo.com; joniada_d@hotmail.com
How can we overcome ethnic challenges in the Balkans? The Balkans in the new decade
Ledia Dërmyshi & Arlind Maloku
E-mail: ledia_dermyshi@hotmail.com; E-mail:malokuarlind@gmail.com
Social aspects in Yugoslavia of 1945-1990; the case of Kosovo
Rudina Duraj Hoxha
E-mail: rudihoxha@yahoo.com
The right to education of minors; How to stop the increasing number of children dropping out of school?
Joniada Musaraj & Blerina Muskaj
E-mail:joniada_d@hotmail.com; blerina_muskaj@yahoo.com
Similarities and differences: Catalonia, the Basque Country, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Kosovo
Valon Murati
E-mail: valon.murati@gmail.com
Parallel Sessions 31 & 32
Thematic Session 13: Environment, Economy, and Development
Session Chairs: Shkëlqim Fortuzi, Alma GOLGOTA, Mirvjena KortoçI
E-mail: shkelqimfortuzi@yahoo.com; almagolgota@gmail.com; mirvjena.kortoci@uni-prizren.com
The role of business growth in the development of the local economy - case study municipality of Prizren
Dafina Vlahna
E-mail: dafinaa_55@hotmail.com
Some data of energy production from biogas of Wastewater Treatment Plant of Durres, Albania
Stela Sefa
E-mail: stelasefa@gmail.com
Relationship between financial development and globalization in Albania
Enida Zhugri & Jonida Met'hasani Lamcja
E-mail: enidaistrefi@gmail.com; jonidalamcja@yahoo.com
Organization of works in the new fishing port in the city of Durres, Albania
Alma Golgota, Luiza Lluri & Rezarta Cara
E-mail: almagolgota@gmail.com; luizalluri@yahoo.com; rezi.cara@hotmail.com
Flexibility of businesses during covid-19 pandemic; Albanian case
Esmeraldo Xhakolli & Veton Kurtsmajlaj
E-mail: xhakolliesmeraldo@yahoo.com; info@thecitystats.com
Farming under Barricades: Post-conflict Cooperation in Kosovo – First findings
Jovana Dikovic
E-mail:jovana.dikovic@uzh.ch
Challenges faced by SMEs in their development under the pandemic Covid-19 crisis situation in Western Balkan Countries
Irsida Dinoshi & Kaltra Selami
E-mail:idinoshi@kub.edu.al; kselami@kub.edu.al
Banking sector performance in Western Balkan Countries; the Case of Kosova
Qazim Tmava
E-mail:qazim.tmava@umib.net
The influence of abiotic factors on the seed vegetation quality of cucumber hybrids (Cucumis sativus L.)
Defrime Berisha, Rina Morina & Naser Bajraktari
E-mail: defrime.berisha@unhz.eu; rinamorina@hotmail.com; naser.bajraktari@unhz.eu
The study of potassium fertilizer doses in potato plant (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Naser Bajraktari, Arben Osmanaj, Bujar Neziraj & Defrime Berisha
E-mail: naser.bajraktari@unhz.eu; arbenosmanaj@rks-gov.net; bujarneziraj@rks-gov.net; defrime.berisha@unhz.eu
Informality and fiscal evasion in the Durres region
Shkëlqim Fortuzi & Silvana Gashi
E-mail: shkelqimfortuzi@yahoo.com; sgashi@fastip.edu.al
Solid waste management and sustainable development in Albania
Holta Prifti
E-mail: holtaprifti@yahoo.com
Wastewater collection and treatment for Prishtina, Kosovo
Besime Kajtazi
E-mail:besime.kajtazi@gmail.com
Ecological Education and Teaching Process
Ajka Aljilji
E-mail: ajka.aljilji@uni-prizren.com
Parallel Sessions 33 & 34
Thematic Session 14: Science, Technology and Innovation
Session Chairs: Ela GOLEMI, Eli Vyshka, Denis Celcima, Faruk Bojaxhi
E-mail: golemiela31@yahoo.com; elivyshka@gmail.com; deniz.celcima@ubt-uni.net; faruk.bojaxhi@uni-prizren.com
The impact of the use of the brushless DC motor, his advantages and disadvantages
Blerta Gërmënji, Eli Vyshka & Erion Mali
E-mail: blerta.germenji.bg@gmail.com; elivyshka@gmail.com; erionmali@hotmail.com
An economic comparison between PV pumping system and systems using diesel generators
Erion Mali, Blerta Gërmënji & Rezarta CARA
E-mail: erionmali@hotmail.com; blerta.germenji.bg@gmail.com; rezi.cara@hotmail.com
Determination of the gravitational acceleration using Cobra 3 software
Marsida Klemo, Azem Hysa & Julian Priska
E-mail: marsi_82h@yahoo.com; azemhysa@gmail.com; julianpriska@hotmail.com
The teacher and the digital citizen of the future
Lindita LUTAJ & Mirela CELAMI
E-mail: l.lutaj@yahoo.com; mirelacelami@gmail.com
Evaluation of efficacy of tango dance in patients with Parkinson’s disease; Review
Selda Veizaj, Aida Lako & Arlinda Cakoni
E-mail: seldaa_v@hotmail.com; aida8623@yahoo.it; arlinda3cakoni@gmail.com
The importance of using LMS and the criteria’s necessary to take for choosing the suitable platform
Edmira Xhaferra, Eriselda Malaj & Amarildo Rista
E-mail: edmiraxhaferra@gmail.com; eriselda.malaj@hotmail.com; amarildorista@gmail.com
The impact of phone apps in the managing of stress and panic during the Covid-19 period
Denis Celcima, Elmedina Bajgora& Donjeta Llapashtica
E-mail: deniz.celcima@ubt-uni.net; elmedina.bajgoraa@gmail.com; donjetalapashtica@gmail.com
Predicting and Analyzing Students’ Behavior Using Machine Learning Algorithms
Amarildo Rista, Anxhela Gjecka & Elton Tata
E-mail: amarildorista@gmail.com; a.gjecka@gmail.com; eltontata90@gmail.com
The Digital Transformation of Credit Process
Ela GOLEMI & Besmir TABAKU
E-mail: golemiela31@yahoo.com; besmir.tabaku@de.ey.com
Integration of Data Mining in Cloud Computing
Olta Llaha
E-mail:olta.petritaj@gmail.com
Performance prediction of grid-connected photovoltaic system; a case study of University Campus, Durres-Albania
Luçiana Toti & Alma Stana
E-mail: lucianatoti@uamd.edu.al; almastana3@gmail.com
ICT impact on internationalization and virtual mobility: a case study in Albanian HEIs
Marsida Ibro, Albana NDREU HALILI & Aida Bitri
E-mail: marsidaibro@uamd.edu.al; albanahalili@uamd.edu.al;
The analysis of a five-storey brick masonry building “type” 77/5
Petraq Koka
E-mail: petraq.koka@gmail.com
Parallel Sessions 35, 36 & 37
Thematic Session 15: Student’s Section
Session Chairs: Doreta KUCI, Enkelejda Cenaj, Jak SIMONI
E-mail: doretatartari@yahoo.it; enicenaj@gmail.com;
The impact of students’ position in the classroom on learning success
Ilaz Hajra
E-mail: ilazhajra2@gmail.com
The structure of Kosova Law in Transition
Egzon Musa
E-mail: musa.egzon11@gmail.com
Involvement of children with Down syndrome in physical activities - meta-analytical study
Mirjeta Aliu
E-mail: mire_jetaa@hotmail.com
The impact of technology on preschool children
Aiselda Mehaj, Elda Deliu & Jonida Trimi
E-mail: mehajaiselda@gmail.com; eldadeliu17@gmail.com; jonidatrimi@gmail.com
Religious Coexistence in Albania
Ariglina Lisha
E-mail:ariglinalisha2@gmail.com
Religious belief as an element in the spiritual structure of man
Elena Çuku
E-mail: cukuelena43@gmail.com
Religious tolerance in Albania
Fluter Allaraj
E-mail: flutura.allaraj@Icloud.com
The parent’s role in the development in the reading process
Dalina Beshiri
E-mail: beshiridalina@yahoo.it
Parenting in the impact of socio-economic status and technology
Ariana Haka
E-mail:ariana.haka87@gmail.com
School and on-line learning during the pandemic period
Fatjola Lepuri
E-mail: lepurifatjola@gmail.com
Religion during communist period
Brunilda Lleshi
E-mail: brunalleshi2000@gmail.com
Religious beliefs and Albanians
Borana Kala
E-mail: bor46k@gmail.com
Individual away from society
Denada Çuku
E-mail: denadacuku@gmail.com
30 years of religious freedom in Albania
Irini Limka
E-mail: irinilimka@gmail.com
Social distancing in Albanian society
Silvana Sefolli
E-mail: silvanasefolli@gmail.com
Conference Secretary, March 2021
