Albanian Studies Days 2017 Re-Engineering Reforms for a New Model of Economic Growth and Social Development. Plenary Session

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1 Albanian Studies Days 2017 Re-Engineering Reforms for a New Model of Economic Growth and Social Development Plenary Session Friday, April 28, :30-18:00 Registration and Reception Plenary Session 18:00-18:15 Welcoming note Prof. Dr. Adrian Civici, President of UET 18:15-18:30 DSSH UET 2020 Research Strategy Henri Çili, PhD, Administrator of UET 18:30-18:45 Greeting remarks Mrs. Milva Ekonomi,Minister of Economic Development, Tourism, Trade and Entrepreneurship 18:45-19:00 Looking ahead: the Rome Agenda of the EU Mr. Reinhard Priebe, Former Director, European Commission 19:00-19:15 Populism and popular empowerment - a short reflection on ideology, power and ethics Prof. Dr. Nico Carpentier, Uppsala University 19:15-19:30 Current Challenges of Reforms at the Financial System- what has happened since the great recession started? Mr. Bozhidar Todorov, CEO at First Investment Bank 19:30-19:45 19:45 Closing remarks Prof. Dr. Adrian Civici, President of UET Evening Reception

2 Parallel panels Saturday, April 29, 2017 Prof. Dr. Ferit Duka Room: Aula Magna 09:00-09:30 Registration of participants 09:30-12:00 09: :40 09:55 Chair: Prof. Dr. Ferit Duka, Keynote speakers: Prof. Dr. Nico Carpentier Title: Creating a peaceful participatory assemblage. How conflict transformation and community media are aligned Professor at the Department of Informatics and Media of Uppsala University 09:55-10:10 Associate Professor (Docent) Vaia Doudaki Title: 'Sources of legitimation in the Greek economic crisis news' *Co-author Angeliki Boubouka, Independent Researcher Department of Informatics and Media, in Uppsala University 10:10-10:25 10:25-10:30 10:30 10:45 10:45 10:50 Presentations: Prof. As. Dr. Belina Budini Title: Anti-Political Discourses in the Media and in Politics Discussant: Dr. Lorena Licenji Eda Gemi, PhD and Prof. Anna Triandafyllidou Title: Albanian migration to Greece and Italy: decision to return, re-integration challenges and mobility patterns Discussant: Prof. Dr. Aleksandër Dhima 10:50-11:05 11:05-11:10 Elvin Gjevori, PhD Title: Nationalism and Supranationalism in the Western Balkans: Lessons from Kosovo

3 11:10-11:25 11:25-11:30 11:30-11:45 11:45-11:50 11:50-12:00 and Albania Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Hysamedin Ferraj Dr. Blerjana Bino Title: Albania Public Service Broadcasting: Challenges towards becoming a Public Service Media Discussant: Dr. Mirela Oktrova Dr. Roland Lami / Adela Danaj, Ma Title: The political speeches of Basha and Rama in elections of Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ervis Iljazaj 12:00-13:00 Lunch break 13:00-15:00 Chair: Dr. Elton Skendaj, University of Miami 13:00 13:15 13:15 13:20 Presentations Prof. Dr. Aleksandër Dhima Title: Basic elements of the cultural value model of Albanians; A comparative perspective Discussant: Dr. Eda Gemi 13:20 13:35 13:35 13:40 Prof. Dr. Kristaq Xharo Title: Looking NATO in a different way Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Enri Hide 13:40 13:55 13:55 14:00 Prof. As. Dr. Lavdosh Ahmetaj The individual, the society and the state at Kant Discussant: Dr. Klementin Mile 14:00 14:15 Dr. Klementin Mile Title: Gods, animals and Albanians

4 14:15 14:20 14:20 14:35 14:35 14:40 Discussant: Dr. Arjan Curi Dr. Brikena Smajli Title: "Texts and paraphrases in the poetry of Pjetër Bogdan's Creation Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Genciana Abazi 14:40 14:55 14:55-15:00 Dr. Blendi Lami Title: Kemalism as an ideology: continuity in development or interruption? Discussant: Dr. Vilma Spahiu 15:00-15:15 15:15-15:20 Dr. Vilma Spahiu Title: Evaluation of security environment in Albania Discussant: Prof. Dr. Kristaq Xharo 15:20-15:30 15:30-18:00 Chair: Prof. Asoc. Dr. Belina Budini, 15:30 15:45 15:45 15:50 Presentations Dr. Lulzim Hoxha Title: Religious Tolerance Against National Unity Discussant: Dr. Ermir Gjinishi 15:50 16:05 16:05 16:10 Dr. Malvina Tema Title: Accountability in casting votes; Does the Representative Democracy and the Political System in Albania facilitate - a wrong vote? Discussant: Dr. Anjeza Xhaferaj 16:10 16:25 16:25 16:30 Viliem Kurtulaj Title: Knowledge and power in Albanian society Discussant: Dr. Lulzim Hoxha 16:30 16:45 16:45 16:50 Dr. Ismail Stafa, Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan Title: Myth of alienation Discussant: Dokt. Elton Metaj :05 17:10 Dr. Gerti Sqapi Title: Democratic consolidation as a teleological concept in the study of the politics of post-authoritarian regimes

5 Discussant: Dr. Malvina Tema 17:10 17:25 17:25-17:30 PhD (c) Ledia Kazazi Title: Text world construal in dystopian novels: The case of Karpa by Martin Camaj Discussant: Dr. Brikena Smajli 17:30-17:45 17:45-17:50 Dr. Holta Heba Title: The art of using fidelity and liberty in translation- meaning correspondence and equivalency Discussant: Dr. Ledia Dushi 17:50-18:00

6 Prof. Assoc. Dr. Tomi Treska Room: A408 09:00-09:30 Registration of participants 09:30-12:00 09: : Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Tomi Treska, Keynote speaker: Prof. Paul G. Nixon Hague University of Applied Sciences 10:00-10:15 10:15-10:20 Presentations: PhD Valentina Ndou; PhD Elvin Gjevori Title: Using Content Analysis to Disclose the Intellectual Capital of Universities in Developing Countries: The case of a private University in Albania Discussant: Dr. Nazmi Xhomara 10:20 10:35 10:35 10:40 Dr. Nazmi Xhomara Title: Influence of annual taught classes in mathematics curriculum as a predicting factor in academic achievements in PISA Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Tomi Treska 10:40 10:55 10:55-11:00 Dr. Ferit Hysa Title: School Leadership and Student Outcomes Discussant: Dr. Nazmi Xhomara 11:00-11:15 11:15-11:20 Msc. Klajdi Logu Title Contemporary education and reproduction of inequality Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Edi Puka 11:20 11:35 11:35-11:40 Prof. Assoc. Dr. Edi Puka, Msc. Eskja Vero

7 11:40-12:00 Title: The role of motivation in the educational environment Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Erika Melonashi 12:00-13:00 Lunch break 13:00-15:00 Chair: Prof. Dr. Ylljet Aliçka, 13:00 13:15 13:15 13:20 Presentations: PhD (c). Vahidije Kadiu ; Prof. Assoc. Dr. Tomi Treska, Title: The best techniques and strategies for foreign language acquisition; A case study at the Discussant: Dr. Nazmi Xhomara 13:20 13:35 13:35 13:40 PhD (c). Merita Kollçaku Title: Problems in behavior s, encountered in high school students, who have divorced parents Discussant: Prof. Dr. Erleta Mato 13:40 13:55 13:55 14:00 Msc. Dritan Idrizi; Assoc. Prof. Leonard Danglli Title: The impact of ICT in English language teaching and learning Discussant: Prof. Assoc.Dr. Edi Puka 14:00 14:15 14:15 14:20 MSc. Anila Çaci (Gjata) Title: Teachers role in enhancing a proper education and managing students behavior Discussant: Prof. Dr. Erleta Mato 14:20 14:35 14:35 14:40 Prof. Assoc. Dr. Edi Puka, Msc. Eskja Vero Title: Sociological Perspective in Education. A critical look at the main sociological theories in the educational system Discussant: Prof. Dr. Erleta Mato 14:40 15:00

8 15:00-16:30 Chair: Prof. Dr. Erleta Mato, 15:00 15:15 15:15 15:20 MSc. Klotilda Jaupi Title: The care for students with special needs provides a qualitative and inclusive education for all students Discussant: Dr. Nazmi Xhomara 15:20 15:35 15:35 15:40 15:40 15:55 15:55-16:00 Dr. Valbona Nathanaili Teacher- pupil cooperation and teacher-leadership cooperation in the pre-university educational system Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Edi Puka Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ilia Larti Models and Methodology in learning and teaching process Discussant: Prof. Dr. Erleta Mato 16:00-16:30

9 Prof. Assoc. Dr. Selami Xhepa Room: A313 09:00-09:30 Registration of participants 09:30-12:00 09: :40 09:55 Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Selami Xhepa, Keynote speaker: Aniko Kelemen-Erdos, PhD Title: Food trade efficiency measurement and development in a retail environment Obuda University, Hungary Presentations 10:10-10:25 10:25-10:30 PhD. Elena Kokthi Title: Comparing contingent valuation method and experimental auctions in soliciting consumer preferences for organic products in Albania Discussant: Prof. Dr. Drita Kruja 10:30 10:45 10:45 10:50 Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arlinda Ymeraj Title: The state of welfare, human rights and the functioning of government in post-communist countries the case of Albania. Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Selami Xhepa 10:50-11:05 11:05-11:10 Msc Grisilda Miftari; Prof. Dr. Drita Kruja Title: Application of consumer based brand equity (CBBE) for a tourist destination Discussant: Elena Kokthi, PhD 11:10-11:25 11:25-11:30 Dr. Fatri Morina; Prof. Dr. Përparim Fuga Title: Economic and environmental aspects of energy security the case of Albania Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Selami Xhepa

10 11:30-12:00 12:00-13:00 Lunch break 13:00-14:30 Chair: Prof. Dr. Drita Kruja, 13:00 13:15 13:15 13:20 Presentations: Dr. Elvira Tabaku Title: Students behavioral intentions toward the university Discussant: Prof. Dr. Drita Kruja 13:20 13:35 13:35 13:40 Prof. Dr. Anilda Bozdo Title: Transparency and competition in the banking system Discussant: Prof. Dr. Drita Kruja 13:40 13:55 13:55 14:00 Msc. Nexhmendin Shaqiri Title: The impact of the effectiveness of the Kosovo Pension System in its stability Discussant: Prof. Dr. Anilda Bozdo 14:00 14:30

11 Prof. Dr. Romeo Gurakuqi Room: Concilium 09:00-09:30 Registration of participants 09:30-12:00 09: Chair: Prof. Dr. Romeo Gurakuqi, Co-chair: Prof. Dr. Ksenofon Krisafi, European University of Tiran 09:40 09:55 Keynote speaker: Mr. Reinhard Priebe Former Director, European Commission 10:10-10:25 10:25-10:30 Presentations: Prof. As. Dr. Hemion Braho Title: Bio juridical issues in assisted reproductive technologies Discussant: Prof. As. Dr. Juelda Lamçe 10:30 10:45 10:45 10:50 10:50-11:05 11:05-11:10 11:10-11:25 11:25-11:30 11:30-12:00 Prof. As. Dr. Juelda Lamçe, Dokt. Blerina Dodaj Title: The execution of marriage dissolutions decisions in Albania. Difficulties encountered in practice Discussant: Prof. As. Dr. Hemion Braho Prof. As. Dr. Erjona Canaj, Dr. Sofjana Veliu Title: The right to family reunification. Implementing European rules Discussant: MSc. Anton Lulgjuraj PhD. Redion Luli Title: The prevention of the drug trafficking by civil aircrafts: the case of Albania and Latin American countries Discussant: PhD. Ervin Sulko

12 12:00-13:00 Lunch break 13:00-14:40 Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Erjona Canaj, 13:00 13:15 13:15 13:20 Presentations: PhD. Ervin Sulko Title: The independent authorities and its constitutional legitimacy Discussant: PhD. Redion Luli 13:20 13:35 13:35 13:40 Ylli H. Doci Title: Protestant Reformation and Albanian Nationalism Discussant: MSc. Anton Lulgjuraj 13:40 13:55 13:55 14:00 Msc. Brikena Mile, Prof. Assoc. Dr. Endire Bushati Title: Economic consequences of judicial decisions against Albania in the European Court of Human Rights Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Edi Spaho 14:00 14:15 14:15 14:20 Msc. Irena Binjaku Title: Inheritance institute (mortis causa) between efficiency and justice seen in comparative perspective in Albania and International Law Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Hemion Braho 14:20 14:35 14:35-14:40 Msc. Arfjona Koçibellinj, Evelina Çela, PhD Title: Legal changes and benefiting from retirement and its effects on economy Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Juelda Lamçe 14:40 15:00 15:00-16:00 Chair: Evelina Çela, PhD,

13 15:00 15:15 15:15 15:20 Msc. Silvana Cala, MSc. Orgent Nazaj Title: The approach of trademarks and patents under the efficiency of Albanian and European Law. Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Edi Spaho 15:20 15:35 15:35 15:40 Msc. Arjan Kastrati Title: Financing of political parties in Albania and transparency as preventative of corruption. Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Edi Spaho 15:40 16:00 16:00-17:00 Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Hemion Braho 16:00 16:15 16:15 16:20 Msc. Ardvin Kraja, Prof. As. Dr. Edi Spaho Title: Issues of individual contracts in the field of consumer law Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Endire Bushati 16:20 16:35 16:35 16:40 Msc. Viktor Mërkuri; Msc. Anton Lulgjuraj Title: Minority Rights under International law Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Erjona Canaj 16:40 16:55 16:55-17:00 17:00-17:15 Dr. Blerta Aliu Title: Protection of creditors according to the new law on bankruptcy Discussant: PhD (c) Ardvin Kraja

14 Prof. Dr. Luljeta Minxhozi Room: A314 09:00-09:30 Registration of participants 09: Chair: Prof. Dr. Luljeta Minxhozi, 10:10-10:25 10:25-10:30 Presentations: Prof. As. Dr. Selami Xhepa, PhD Klodian Rama Title: The impact of structural reforms in higher education quality in Albania Discussant: Prof. Dr. Luljeta Minxhozi 10:30 10:45 10:45 10:50 Prof. As. Dr. Hysen Muceku Title: Information Technology in Business Activities and Audit Discussant: Shkumbin Asllani, LLM 10:50-11:05 11:05-11:10 Prof. Assoc. Dr. Oltjana Zoto, MBA. Madalena Berisha, MBA. Eliona Zhonga Titile: Renewable energy sources and the economic growth in Albania Discussant: Prof. Dr. Luljeta Minxhozi 11:10-11:25 11:25-11:30 Prof. As. Dr. Ermira Qosja, Lefter Roko Title: Entrepreneurship goals of Albanian students (UET, UAMD and UBT Economic Faculty Students Case) Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Oltjana Zoto 11:30-11:45 11:45-11:50 11:50-12:00 Shkumbin Asllani, LLM Title: Limitation of the tie-breaker rule place of effective management at article 4(3) of the OECD Model Tax Convention Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Oltjana Zoto

15 12:00-13:00 Lunch break 13:00-15:15 Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Oltjana Zoto 13:00 13:15 13:15 13:20 Presentations: Anila Sulaj, Brunilda Kondi, Agim Mucaj Title: Approaching practical experience in study program of management of rural tourisms in the Agriculture University of Tirana Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Oltjana Zoto 13:20 13:35 13:35 13:40 Prof. Dr. Luljeta Minxhozi Title: The role of the Private Pubic Dialogs on promoting business climate improvements. Evidence and Challenges on the Albania case Discussant: Shkumbin Asllani, LLM 13:40 13:55 13:55 14:00 Dr. Otjela Lubonja Title: Evolution of the construction sector and its impact on the economy Discussant: Prof. Dr. Luljeta Minxhozi 14:00 14:15 14:15 14:20 Tesi Aliaj, Julian Kazazi Title: Household savings: Determining factors, optimal level and the way to achieve it. Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Oltjana Zoto 14:20 14:35 14:35-14:40 Msc. Tatjana Moçka Title: Measuring subjective wellbeing: A Summary Review of the Literature Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Oltjana Zoto 14:40-14:55 14:55-15:00 MSc. Suela Ballkoçi Title: The dual nature of Higher Education: public and private good Discussant: Prof. Dr. Luljeta Minxhozi 15:00-15:15

16 Prof. Assoc. Dr. Elvin Meka Room: A414 09:00-09:30 Registration of participants 09: Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Elvin Meka, 10:10-10:25 10:25-10:30 Presentations: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Kreshnik Bello Title: An empirical view of intellectual property in business organizations in Albania Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ermela Kripa 10:30 10:45 10:45 10:50 Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arbi Agalliu, MSc. Megi Kurushi Title: Financial management the development perspective for SMEs in Albania Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ermela Kripa 10:50-11:05 11:05-11:10 Dokt. Elona Shehu; MSc. Krisela Ngjela Title: A platform for increasing transparency of supreme audit institution in Albania Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arbi Agalliu 11:10-11:25 11:25-11:30 11:30-11:45 11:45-11:50 Dr. Orkida Ilollari, Msc. Manjola Islami Title: Corporate decision and CEO s personal characteristics A literature review Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Elvin Meka Prof. Dr. Adrian Papajani Title: "Data on the economic activity of Shkodra trading families Bianki and Çoba Discussant : Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arbi Agalliu

17 11:50-12:00 12:00-13:00 Lunch break 13:00-14:40 Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arbi Agalliu 13:00 13:15 13:15 13:20 Presentations Msc. Grisejda Myslimi Title: The impact of fiscal policy in economic growth (case of Albania) Discussant: Prof. Dr. Hysen Muceku 13:20 13:35 13:35 13:40 Msc. Joana Shima Title: Diversification in Banking and its Effect on Banks Performance: Evidence from Albania Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Anilda Bozdo 13:40 13:55 13:55 14:00 Msc. Krisdela Kacani Title: The impact of credit risk on profitability of the commercial banks in Albania. Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ermela Kripa 14:00 14:15 14:15 14:20 Dr. Teuta Xhindi; Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ermela Kripa Title: Exchange Rate Risk: Measuring and evaluating currency risk using the coefficient of variation and VaR Discussant: Prof. Dr. Hysen Muceku 14:20 14:35 14:40-14:45 MSc. Jona Merkuri Title: "Reframing the economy: The way out of the protracted transition of Balkan countries." Discussant: Dr. Klodian Rama 14:45-15:00 15:00-15:05 PhD (c) Altin Zefi Title: Exchange rate in Albania lek: random walk vs factor based models Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arbi Agalliu 15:05-15:15

18 Prof. Dr. Engjëll Pere Room: A413 09:00-09:30 Registration of participants 09:30-12:00 Chair: Prof. Dr. Indrit Baholli, Keynote speaker: Prof. Edmond Hajrizi, UBT Kosovo 10:10-10:25 10:25-10:30 Presentations: Dr. Holta Kora (Bako) Title: The effects of exchange rate and inflation on public debt in Albania Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Indrit Baholli 10:30 10:45 10:45 10:50 10:50-11:05 11:05-11:10 PhD. Ani Mbrica Title: Tourist's perceptions on ecotourism Discussant: PhD (c). Anila Fureraj MSc. Ledina Karteri Hoxha; Ndriçim Topalli; Eraldo Breshani Title: The Implementation of the NS-2 network simulator for performing real-time simulation applications Discussant: PhD (c). Erjon Curraj 11:10-11:25 11:25-11:30 PhD (c). Erjon Curraj Title: Mainstreaming ICTs adoption for SMEs in Albania Discussant: MSc. Ledina Karteri Hoxha

19 11:30-11:45 11:45-11:50 Sokol Ndoka Title: Analysis of the impact of financial risks on the profitability of commercial banks in Albania: Period ( ) Discussant: Dr. Holta Kora (Bako) 11:50-12:00 12:00-13:00 Lunch break 13:00-15:00 Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Indrit Baholli, European University of Tirana 13:00 13:15 13:15 13:20 Presentations Prof. Dr. Engjell Pere; Prof. Assoc. Dr. Elvin Meka Title: Valuation of factors that affect employment in the Albania banking system: an analysis based on Design of Experiment (DoE) method Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Indrit Baholli 13:20 13:35 13:35 13:40 Anila Fureraj Title: Developing corporate bond market and their institutions in Albania Discussant: PhD. Ani Mbrica 13:40-13:55 13:55-14:00 Dr. Orkida Ilollari, Msc. Manjola Islami Title: The role of internal audit in cyber security Discussant: Dr. Holta Kora (Bako) 14:00-14:15 14:15-14:20 Prof. Assoc. Dr. Anni Dasho; Dr. Libush Luzha Title: Online Accreditation Process and DAK Management Information System (DAK-MIS) General Directorate for Accreditation of Kosovo Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Indrit Baholli 14:20-14:35 14:35-14:40 Prof. Dr. Mimoza Durrësi Title: Wireless sensor networks for forest fire surveillance Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Anni Dasho 14:40-15:00

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