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  • The Impact of Greek Crisis on the Western Balkan Countries 
    Laci, Adela; Cani, Erda (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    Greece is experiencing one of the deepest economic and financial crises in history and its tremendous impact is not affecting only the Eurozone countries but also the economies of all South and Eastern European countries. ...
  • The Framework of Economic Factors in Albania 
    Demi, Albana; Farruku, Eglantina (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    Considering social and economic factors and their effects on the global economy this study has singled to present one of the most important macroeconomic factors such as unemployment. Unemployment is a disturbing factor ...
  • The European Conditionality and the Legislation on Lobbying, Conflicts of Interest and the Fight against Corruption in the Balkans 
    Di Gregorio, Angela (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The aim of this paper is to outline the general characteristics of the legislation on lobbying and the fight against corruption in the decision-making process. This analysis – applied to the candidate countries of the ...
  • The Effect of Gross Domestic Product and Money Supply on Inflation, Albanian Case 
    Buci, Emanuela; Kokalari, Bora; Tafa, Jonada (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    One of the biggest macroeconomic issues is the correlation between economic growth, inflation and the total amount of money in circulation or in existence in a country. Case of Albania is quite sensitive since it has been ...
  • Teenagers` Problems Related with Social-Networking 
    Dode, Albi; Rexha, Genta; Nishani, Lediona (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    People have always wondered how to simplify their life by new inventions. In the 21-th century, people are being transformed socially by the computer technology and Internet. Being easy to use, even teenagers are getting ...
  • Sustainability Reporting Initiative in Balkans’ Higher Education Institutions: The Case of ECOSSS 
    Hysa, Xhimi; Uc, Mustafa; Gruda, Sonila; Maliqi, Artir (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The aim of this study is to define the content and the importance of the Sustainability Reporting, which is a non-financial reporting procedure, prepared by organizations in order to be more transparent and accountable by ...
  • Statistical Analysis of the Relation between Inflation and Unemployment in Democratic States using Spearman’s ƍ Correlation Coefficient with Application in Albania 
    Kolaneci, Fejzi; Hoxhalli, Brunilda (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The main purpose of the present study is to investigate relation between inflation rate and unemployment rate in contemporary democratic states, using Spearman’s ƍ correlation coefficient. We apply this method in Albania ...
  • Spatial Planning in the Balkans between Transition, European Integration and Path-dependency 
    Berisha, Erblin; Cotella, Giancarlo (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The proposed article aims at inquiring into the evolution of territorial governance and spatial planning systems of the Balkan region, since 1989. The first part sheds some light on the impact of the transition period and, ...
  • School Leader Self-Development Assessment: A Review Paper 
    Korkut, Can (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    School leadership concept has continually changed and keeps changing due to societal, methodical and technological developments, changes in pedagogy and teaching environment, the global and national markets, etc., so do ...
  • Returns to Education in the Albanian Labor Market 
    Miluka, Juna (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The issue of private returns to education has received much attention in the literature and there are many studies for various countries on the issue. Nonetheless, less is known of the issue in developing countries and ...
  • Religious Integration – Adopted Standards for Albania 
    Kalaja, Ahmed (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The religious tolerance is one of the rarest values of the tradition of the Albanian people. It is widely accepted that Albanian people are well known about these values, about an excellent coexistence among the believers ...
  • Relationship between Self Determination and Nationalism in the Balkans 
    Trashani, Arenca (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The former Yugoslavia is seen as a symbol of the federation, for more than 50 years even though in itself there were big contradicts between different parts of it. In fact the creation of the Yugoslavia has been the real ...
  • Relationship between Albania and Turkey after Free Trade Agreement 
    Beka, Xhensila; Hysa, Eglantina (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The purpose of this paper is to analyze the trade of Albania toward a larger country such as Turkey and to observe how the trade volume has changed after the Free Trade Agreement. A multiple regression model is used to ...
  • Regional Integration and Fiscal Harmonization in Southeast Europe 
    Ranchev, Georgi (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The establishment of free trade area in Southeast Europe on the basis of CEFTA 2006 as an isolated event is not likely to have a substantial positive effect on the economic development of the region. Recent strategic ...
  • Politika të Sigurisë dhe Specifikat e Policimit në Komunitet në Shqipëri pas Rënies së Regjimit Enverist 
    Beu, Artur (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    Pas një periudhe të trazuar që mbulon më shumë se tre dekada, besoj se duhet të ketë një fokusim më të madh rreth fushes se sigurise urbane/sociale e cila ka qenë preh e zhvillimeve të larmishme politike dhe sociale që nuk ...
  • Political Party and Party System Institutionalization in Albania 
    Cela, Sara; Cinar, Bekir (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The drastic transition from the communist regime in a liberal democratic system in Albania has caused the process to be harsh and ambiguous, facing a lot of struggles in establishing a healthy democracy. Literature revealed ...
  • Paqëndrueshmeria Historike e Sistemit Politik në Shqipëri 
    Pine, Xhensila (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    Ky artikull është një përpjekje për të hedhur dritë mbi atë c’ka vërtet ka ndodhur me sistemet politike nder vite, e atë që vërtet ndryshoi te to dhe ndërmjet tyre si dhe c’ka ngeli e njëjtë ashtu sikundër shumë kush e ...
  • Neo-liberal Globalization and the EU Integration of the Western Balkans: The Case of Albania 
    Rrapaj, Jonilda (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The main rhetoric of the European Union for the Western Balkans, since the mid 1990’s has developed around the idea that if the Western Balkans implement the reforms recommended by the EU, they will develop economically, ...
  • My Neighbors Children: Reflections on Possible Curriculum Design for Mutual Care 
    Dan Paich, Slobodan (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    This work is a critical evaluation of learning potential for regional and global integration and co-existence processes. Considered are cultural and psychological elements and obstacles. The paper's starting points are ...
  • Marketing of Political Parties on Social Media 
    Gambarov, Vusal; Zenelaj, Besjon; Belba, Geldi (Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on European Studies 5th ICES 6-7 November 2015, 2015-11-06)
    The aim of this research is to analyze how political parties use social networks for the political marketing of their respective parties. This phenomenon has been practiced specifically in United Stated of America for many ...

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