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Albanian Studies Days 2017

“Re-Engineering Reforms for a New Model of Economic Growth and Social Development”

Plenary Session

Friday, April 28, 2017

17:30-18:00 Registration and Reception

Plenary Session

18:00 -18:15

Welcoming note

Prof. Dr. Adrian Civici, President of UET

18:15 -18:30

18:30-18:45

18:45-19:00

19:00-19:15

19:15-19:30

19:30-19:45

19:45

DSSH 2017 - UET 2020 Research Strategy

Henri Çili, PhD, Administrator of UET

Greeting remarks

Mrs. Milva Ekonomi,Minister of Economic Development, Tourism, Trade and Entrepreneurship

„Looking ahead: the Rome Agenda of the EU‟

Mr. Reinhard Priebe, Former Director, European Commission

„Populism and popular empowerment - a short reflection on

ideology, power and ethics‟

Prof. Dr. Nico Carpentier, Uppsala University

„Current Challenges of Reforms at the Financial System- what has happened since the great

recession started?‟

Mr. Bozhidar Todorov, CEO at First Investment Bank

Closing remarks

Prof. Dr. Adrian Civici, President of UET

Evening Reception

Parallel panels – Saturday, April 29, 2017

Prof. Dr. Ferit Duka

Room: Aula Magna

09:00-09:30 Registration of participants

European University of Tirana

09:30-12:00

09:30 - 09.40

09:40 – 09:55

09:55 -10:10

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10:30 – 10:45

10:45 – 10:50

10:50 - 11:05

11:05 - 11:10

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Dr. Ferit Duka, European University of Tirana

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

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

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

Elvin Gjevori, PhD

Title: Nationalism and Supranationalism in the Western Balkans: Lessons from Kosovo

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 2015.

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ervis Iljazaj

Discussion

12:00-13:00 Lunch break


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13:00 – 13:15

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Panel presentations

Chair: Dr. Elton Skendaj, University of Miami

Presentations

Prof. Dr. Aleksandër Dhima

Title: Basic elements of the cultural value model of Albanians; A comparative

perspective

Discussant: Dr. Eda Gemi

Prof. Dr. Kristaq Xharo

Title: Looking NATO in a different way

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Enri Hide

Prof. As. Dr. Lavdosh Ahmetaj

The individual, the society and the state at Kant

Discussant: Dr. Klementin Mile

Dr. Klementin Mile

Title: Gods, animals and Albanians

14:15 – 14:20

14:20 – 14:35

14:35 – 14:40

14:40 – 14:55

14:55-15:00

15:00-15:15

15:15-15:20

15:20-15:30

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

Dr. Blendi Lami

Title: Kemalism as an ideology: continuity in development or interruption?

Discussant: Dr. Vilma Spahiu

Dr. Vilma Spahiu

Title: Evaluation of security environment in Albania

Discussant: Prof. Dr. Kristaq Xharo

Discussion

15:30-18:00

15:30 – 15:45

15:45 – 15:50

15:50 – 16:05

16:05 – 16:10

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16:30 – 16:45

16:45 – 16:50

16.50 – 17.05

17:05 – 17:10

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Asoc. Dr. Belina Budini, European University of Tirana

Presentations

Dr. Lulzim Hoxha

Title: Religious Tolerance Against National Unity

Discussant: Dr. Ermir Gjinishi

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

Viliem Kurtulaj Title: Knowledge and power in Albanian society

Discussant: Dr. Lulzim Hoxha

Dr. Ismail Stafa, „Aleksandër Xhuvani‟ University of Elbasan

Title: Myth of alienation

Discussant: Dokt. Elton Metaj

Dr. Gerti Sqapi

Title: Democratic consolidation as a teleological concept in the study of the politics of

post-authoritarian regimes

17:10 – 17:25

17:25-17:30

17:30-17:45

17:45-17:50

17:50-18:00

Discussant: Dr. Malvina Tema

PhD (c) Ledia Kazazi

Title: Text world construal in dystopian novels: The case of “Karpa” by Martin Camaj

Discussant: Dr. Brikena Smajli

Dr. Holta Heba

Title: The art of using fidelity and liberty in translation- meaning correspondence and

equivalency

Discussant: Dr. Ledia Dushi

Discussion

Prof. Assoc. Dr. Tomi Treska

Room: A408



09:30-12:00

09:30 - 09.40

09:40 – 10.00

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10:15 - 10:20

10:20 – 10:35

10:35 – 10:40

10:40 – 10:55

10:55 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:15

11:15 - 11:20

11:20 – 11:35

11:35-11:40

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Tomi Treska, European University of Tirana

Keynote speaker:

Prof. Paul G. Nixon

Hague University of Applied Sciences

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

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

Dr. Ferit Hysa

Title: School Leadership and Student Outcomes


Msc. Klajdi Logu

Title Contemporary education and reproduction of inequality

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Edi Puka

Prof. Assoc. Dr. Edi Puka, Msc. Eskja Vero

11:40-12:00

Title: The role of motivation in the educational environment

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Erika Melonashi

Discussion



13:00-15:00

13:00 – 13:15

13:15 – 13:20

13:20 – 13:35

13:35 – 13:40

13:40 – 13:55

13:55 – 14:00

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14:15 – 14:20

14:20 – 14:35

14:35 – 14:40

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Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Dr. Ylljet Aliçka, European University of Tirana

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 European University of Tirana


PhD (c). Merita Kollçaku

Title: Problems in behavior‟s, encountered in high school students, who have divorced

parents

Discussant: Prof. Dr. Erleta Mato

Msc. Dritan Idrizi; Assoc. Prof. Leonard Danglli

Title: The impact of ICT in English language teaching and learning

Discussant: Prof. Assoc .Dr. Edi Puka

MSc. Anila Çaci (Gjata)

Title: Teachers‟ role in enhancing a proper education and managing students‟ behavior


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


Discussion

15:00-16:30

15:00 – 15:15

15:15 – 15:20

15:20 – 15:35

15:35 – 15:40

15:40 – 15:55

15:55-16:00

16:00-16:30

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Dr. Erleta Mato, European University of Tirana

MSc. Klotilda Jaupi

Title: The care for students with special needs provides a qualitative and inclusive

education for all students


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


Discussion

Prof. Assoc. Dr. Selami Xhepa

Room: A313



09:30-12:00

09:30 - 09.40

09:40 – 09:55

10:10 - 10:25

10:25 - 10:30

10:30 – 10:45

10:45 – 10:50

10:50 - 11:05

11:05 - 11:10

11:10 - 11:25

11:25 - 11:30

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Selami Xhepa, European University of Tirana

Keynote speaker:

Aniko Kelemen-Erdos, PhD

Title: Food trade efficiency measurement and development in a retail environment Obuda University, Hungary

Presentations

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

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

Msc Grisilda Miftari; Prof. Dr. Drita Kruja

Title: Application of consumer based brand equity (CBBE) for a tourist destination

Discussant: Elena Kokthi, PhD

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

11:30 - 12:00

Discussion



13:00-14:30

13:00 – 13:15

13:15 – 13:20

13:20 – 13:35

13:35 – 13:40

13:40 – 13:55

13:55 – 14:00

14:00 – 14:30

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Dr. Drita Kruja, European University of Tirana

Presentations:

Dr. Elvira Tabaku

Title: Students‟ behavioral intentions toward the university


Prof. Dr. Anilda Bozdo

Title: Transparency and competition in the banking system


Msc. Nexhmendin Shaqiri

Title: The impact of the effectiveness of the Kosovo Pension System in its

stability

Discussant: Prof. Dr. Anilda Bozdo

Discussion

Prof. Dr. Romeo Gurakuqi

Room: Concilium



09:30-12:00

09:30 - 09.40

09:40 – 09:55

10:10 - 10:25

10:25 - 10:30

10:30 – 10:45

10:45 – 10:50

10:50 - 11:05

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11:30 - 12:00

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Dr. Romeo Gurakuqi, European University of Tirana

Co-chair: Prof. Dr. Ksenofon Krisafi, European University of Tiran

Keynote speaker:

Mr. Reinhard Priebe

Former Director, European Commission

Presentations:

Prof. As. Dr. Hemion Braho

Title: Bio juridical issues in assisted reproductive technologies

Discussant: Prof. As. Dr. Juelda Lamçe

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

Discussion



13:00-14:40

13:00 – 13:15

13:15 – 13:20

13:20 – 13:35

13:35 – 13:40

13:40 – 13:55

13:55 – 14:00

14:00 – 14:15

14:15 – 14:20

14:20 – 14:35

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14:40 – 15:00

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Erjona Canaj, European University of Tirana

Presentations:

PhD. Ervin Sulko

Title: The independent authorities and its constitutional legitimacy

Discussant: PhD. Redion Luli

Ylli H. Doci

Title: Protestant Reformation and Albanian Nationalism

Discussant: MSc. Anton Lulgjuraj

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

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

Msc. Arfjona Koçibellinj, Evelina Çela, PhD

Title: Legal changes and benefiting from retirement and its effects on

economy

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Juelda Lamçe

Discussion

15:00-16:00

Panel presentations

Chair: Evelina Çela, PhD, European University of Tirana

15:00 – 15:15

15:15 – 15:20

15:20 – 15:35

15:35 – 15:40

15:40 – 16:00

Msc. Silvana Cala, MSc. Orgent Nazaj

Title: The approach of trademarks and patents under the efficiency of Albanian and

European Law.


Msc. Arjan Kastrati

Title: Financing of political parties in Albania and transparency as preventative of

corruption.


Discussion

16:00-17:00

16:00 – 16:15

16:15 – 16:20

16:20 – 16:35

16:35 – 16:40

16:40 – 16:55

16:55-17:00

17:00-17:15

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Hemion Braho

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

Msc. Viktor Mërkuri; Msc. Anton Lulgjuraj

Title: Minority Rights under International law

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Erjona Canaj

Dr. Blerta Aliu

Title: Protection of creditors according to the new law on bankruptcy

Discussant: PhD (c) Ardvin Kraja

Discussion

Prof. Dr. Luljeta Minxhozi

Room: A314



09:30 - 09.40

10:10 - 10:25

10:25 - 10:30

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 - 11:45

11:45-11:50

11:50-12:00

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Dr. Luljeta Minxhozi, European University of Tirana

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

Prof. As. Dr. Hysen Muceku

Title: Information Technology in Business Activities and Audit

Discussant: Shkumbin Asllani, LLM

Prof. Assoc. Dr. Oltjana Zoto, MBA. Madalena Berisha, MBA. Eliona Zhonga

Titile: Renewable energy sources and the economic growth in Albania


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

Shkumbin Asllani, LLM

Title: Limitation of the tie-breaker rule “place of effective management” at

article 4(3) of the OECD Model Tax Convention


Discussion



13:00-15:15

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13:15 – 13:20

13:20 – 13:35

13:35 – 13:40

13:40 – 13:55

13:55 – 14:00

14:00 – 14:15

14:15 – 14:20

14:20 – 14:35

14:35-14:40

14:40-14:55

14:55-15:00

15:00-15:15

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Oltjana Zoto

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


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

Dr. Otjela Lubonja

Title: Evolution of the construction sector and its impact on the economy


Tesi Aliaj, Julian Kazazi

Title: Household savings: Determining factors, optimal level and the way to

achieve it.


Msc. Tatjana Moçka

Title: Measuring subjective wellbeing: A Summary Review of the Literature


MSc. Suela Ballkoçi

Title: The dual nature of Higher Education: public and private good


Discussion

Prof. Assoc. Dr. Elvin Meka

Room: A414



09:30 - 09.40

10:10 - 10:25

10:25 - 10:30

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 - 11:45

11:45-11:50

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Elvin Meka, European University of Tirana

Presentations:

Prof. Assoc. Dr. Kreshnik Bello

Title: An empirical view of intellectual property in business

organizations in Albania

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Ermela Kripa

Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arbi Agalliu, MSc. Megi Kurushi

Title: Financial management – the development perspective for SMEs

in Albania


Dokt. Elona Shehu; MSc. Krisela Ngjela

Title: A platform for increasing transparency of supreme audit

institution in Albania

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arbi Agalliu

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 1864-1912

Discussant : Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arbi Agalliu

11:50-12:00 Discussion



13:00-14:40

13:00 – 13:15

13:15 – 13:20

13:20 – 13:35

13:35 – 13:40

13:40 – 13:55

13:55 – 14:00

14:00 – 14:15

14:15 – 14:20

14:20 – 14:35

14:40-14:45

14:45-15:00

15:00-15:05

15:05-15:15

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arbi Agalliu

Presentations

Msc. Grisejda Myslimi

Title: The impact of fiscal policy in economic growth (case of Albania)

Discussant: Prof. Dr. Hysen Muceku

Msc. Joana Shima

Title: Diversification in Banking and its Effect on Banks‟ Performance:

Evidence from Albania

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Anilda Bozdo

Msc. Krisdela Kacani

Title: The impact of credit risk on profitability of the commercial banks

in Albania.


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

MSc. Jona Merkuri

Title: "Reframing the economy: The way out of the protracted

transition of Balkan countries."

Discussant: Dr. Klodian Rama

PhD (c) Altin Zefi

Title: Exchange rate in Albania lek: random walk vs factor based

models

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arbi Agalliu

Discussion

Prof. Dr. Engjëll Pere

Room: A413



09:30-12:00

10:10 - 10:25

10:25 - 10:30

10:30 – 10:45

10:45 – 10:50

10:50 - 11:05

11:05 - 11:10

11:10 - 11:25

11:25 - 11:30

Panel presentations

Chair: Prof. Dr. Indrit Baholli, European University of Tirana

Keynote speaker:

Prof. Edmond Hajrizi, UBT Kosovo

Presentations:

Dr. Holta Kora (Bako)

Title: The effects of exchange rate and inflation on public debt

in Albania

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Indrit Baholli

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

PhD (c). Erjon Curraj

Title: Mainstreaming ICTs adoption for SMEs in Albania

Discussant: MSc. Ledina Karteri Hoxha

11:30 - 11:45

11:45-11:50

11:50-12:00

Sokol Ndoka

Title: Analysis of the impact of financial risks on the profitability

of commercial banks in Albania: Period (2006-2015)

Discussant: Dr. Holta Kora (Bako)

Discussion



13:00-15:00

13:00 – 13:15

13:15 – 13:20

13:20 – 13:35

13:35 – 13:40

13:40 -13:55

13:55-14:00

14:00-14:15

14:15-14:20

14:20-14:35

14:35-14:40

14:40-15:00

Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Indrit Baholli, European University of

Tirana

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


Anila Fureraj

Title: Developing corporate bond market and their institutions in

Albania

Discussant: PhD. Ani Mbrica

Dr. Orkida Ilollari, Msc. Manjola Islami

Title: The role of internal audit in cyber security

Discussant: Dr. Holta Kora (Bako)

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


Prof. Dr. Mimoza Durrësi

Title: Wireless sensor networks for forest fire surveillance

Discussant: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Anni Dasho

Discussion

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