Scientific Publications List
1. Islam Jusufi, (2018). “Aid and its impact on domestic change: the case of police reforms in Macedonia”. Development Policy Review. DOI: 10.1111/dpr.12343.
2. Islam Jusufi, (2017). “Albania's Transformation since 1997: Successes and Failures”. Croatian International Relations Review, 23(77), 81-115. http://cirr.irmo.hr/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CIRR-771.pdf.
3. Islam Jusufi, (2017). “Human rights in the EU’s conditionality policy towards Albania: the practice of sub-committee meetings”. Intersections. East European Journal of Society and Politics, 3(2), 52-68. http://intersections.tk.mta.hu/index.php/intersections/issue/view/10/showToc.
4. Islam Jusufi, Jubjana Vila Zeka, (2018). “Youth Politicization and De-politicization in Contemporary Albania”. In T. P. Trost & D. Mandic (Eds), Beyond Ethnicity: Changing Youth Values in Southeast Europe. London: Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Changing-Youth-Values-in-Southeast-Europe-Beyond-Ethnicity/Trost-Mandic/p/book/9781138086364#toc.
5. Islam Jusufi, (2017). “Performing Nostalgia. Migration Culture and Creativity in South Albania. Südosteuropa”. Journal for Politics and Society, 65(4), 709–711. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/soeu-2017-0047.
6. Islam Jusufi, (2017). “Protest in Putin's Russia”. Europe-Asia Studies, 69(10), 1674-1675. DOI: 10.1080/09668136.2017.1401820.
7. Islam Jusufi & Jubjana Vila-Zeka, (Eds.). (2017). Local, Regional and Global Governance: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on European Studies, held at Epoka University, Tirana, Albania, 5-6 November 2017. Epoka University.
8. Islam Jusufi & Jubjana Vila-Zeka, (Eds.). (2017). Local, Regional and Global Governance: Book of Abstracts of the 6th International Conference on European Studies, held at Epoka University, Tirana, Albania, 5-6 November 2017. Epoka University.
9. Reina Shehi, Eglantina Hysa (2016). “Poverty, Relative Deprivation and Social Exclusion of Roma Community in Albania” Economy Today: Interdisciplinary Approach to Contemporary Economic Challenges, University of Lodz, 11 March 2016, Lodz, Poland, http://economytoday.pl/#after-hours.
10. Sabina Gylsheni, Reina Zenelaj Shehi (2016), " Democracy and Corruption in Albania" 15 World Lumen Congress, 12-17 April, 2016, Lasi, Romania, http://conferinta.info/15th-lumen-anniversary-world-lumen-congress-2016-12-17-april-2016-iasi-romania/.
11. Reina Shehi, Eglantina Hysa (2016), “Poverty, Relative Deprivation and Social Exlusion of Roma Community in Albania” Economy Today: Interdisciplinary Approach to Contemporary Economic Challenges, University of Lodz, 11 March 2016, Lodz, Poland, http://economytoday.pl/#after-hours.
12. Timothy Hagen (2016), “Exploring Predictors of Marriage in Albania: The Role of Education, Social Support, Media Exposure, and Religiosity in the 2012 European Social Survey.” New Ideas and Generations of Regional Policy in Eastern Europe Conference. Institute for Regional Studies, Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Pécs, Hungary, 7-8 April 2016. Doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2820.3921.
13. Islam Jusufi (2016), “Albania's transformation since 1997: successes and failures”, paper presented at 3rd European Workshops in International Studies, 6 - 8 April 2016, Tübingen, Germany.
14. Islam Jusufi (2016), "EU’s international relations in Eurasian space: the practice of criticizing human rights record of Russia", paper presented at Beyond Vilnius: The European Union and the Emerging Eurasian Space conference, 29-30 January 2016, Trento, Italy.
15. Bekir Çınar, (2015), ‘Participatory Democracy and Transparency: Comparing Turkey with Albania’, Journal of European Social Research, Vol.1 Issue:1, pp.3-15.
16. Bekir Çınar, (2015), ‘Albanian Integration Process: The Quality of Public Administration’, 2nd International Conference Western Balkans and the European Union. Lessons from Past Enlargements, Challenges to Further Integrations, Hotel Ambassador, Opatija, Croatia (23-25th April 2015).
17. Bekir Çınar, (2015), ‘Security Threats Emerging from the Middle East and North Africa’ at the 18th Annual International Conference of ACA, NATO in face of the recent Euro-Atlantic Security Challenges, at the Hotel Mondial, Tirana, Albania (February 26, 2015).
18. Bekir Çınar, (2015), "Managing Intercultural Conflicts” 4th International Conference on Identity, Culture and Communication, BEDËR University, Tirana, Albania (May 29-30, 2015).
19. Jubjana Vila Zeka (2015), “Cyprus: From an Argued Past to a Shared Future” European Journal of Sustainable Development, ISSN: 2239-5938, Vol. 4, No. 2, 141-154, June 2015.
20. Reina Zenelaj, Nimet Beriker & Emre Hatipoglu (2015), “Determinants of mediation success in post-conflict Bosnia: a focused comparison” DOI: 10.1080/10357718.2015.102420, 05/2015, 0.43.
21. Hagen Timothy (2015), Seeking Dignity Through Freedom and Productivity: Ideas for Improving Life in Refugee Camps. The 4th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Integrating Science in New Global Challenges (ICTEA). Dubrovnik, Croatia, 27-29 March, 2015.
22. Hagen, Timothy (2015), “Seven Arts for Freedom: Seeking an Understanding of Modern Classical Education”. The 4th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Integrating Science in New Global Challenges (ICTEA). Dubrovnik, Croatia, 27-29 March 2015.
23. Bekir Çınar (2012), ‘British Higher Education System’, at CES 2012: International Conference on Educational Sciences: "Challenges and Quality Development in Higher Education", in June 22-23, 2012, Tirana, Albania.
24. Bekir Çınar (2013), Büyükşehir Belediyesi Karşılaştırması: İngiltere-Türkiye (Comparing Local Government: Turkey V Britain’....at KAYSEM-8: “Kurumlardan Uygulamaya Yerel Yönetimler ve Kentsel Politikalar” on 11-12 May 2013, Hatay, Turkey.
25. Bekir Çınar (2013), Gendered Experiences in Turkish Migration in the UK’ at ICGM 2013 - International Conference on “Gender and Migration: Critical Issues and Policy Implications” on 11-13 May 2013, Istanbul, Turkey.
26. Bekir Çınar, İsa Erbaş (2012), Political Participation of Albanian: The View of the University Students’, at Second International Scientific Conference: The State, Society and Law: Human Right’s Challenges in Albania The State, Society and Law: Human Right’s Challenges in Albania, on 15-16 March, Durrës and Tirana, Albania.
27. Bekir Çınar Özdemir, Ali İhsan, and, Ryskulov, Urmat (2012), Evaluating Tourism Sector in Albania by the View of the University Students, 2nd International Balkan Conference (IBAC) 2012, The Balkans at a Crossroads: Evaluating Past, Reading Present, Imagining Future: Globalization, Democratization and Integration, Tirana, Albania, on October 10-13 2012.
28. Bekir Çınar (2012), Turkish Foreign Policy Towards Balkans: Albania, 2nd International Balkan Conference (IBAC) 2012, The Balkans at a Crossroads: Evaluating Past, Reading Present, Imagining Future: Globalization, Democratization and Integration, Tirana, Albania, on October 10-13 2012.
29. Bekir Çınar (2013), Participatory Democracy, Comparing Turkey V Albania’ at International Scientific Conference: Participatory Democracy: Challenges to European Integrations on, 30-31 May 2013, Tirana, Albania.
30. Bekir Çınar (2012), Drugs and Democratic Security: Turkey’s Contribution’, IV. Uluslararası Terörizm ve Sınıraşan Suçlar Sempozyumu (UTSAS 2012), Antalya, Türkiye, on 7-9 Aralık 2012.
31. Reina Zenelaj (2012), The Dispute Resolution Research Center Scholar Award, Kellogg School of Management, International Association for Conflict Management, 25th Annual Conference, South Africa, July 2012.
32. R.Zenelaj Shehi & C.Baltaci (2013), “ Democracy Promotion in Albania”, Electronic Journal of Social Sciences;2013, Vol. 12 Issue 44, p1-16.
33. Hagen, Timothy (2012), “Factors Shaping the Worldviews of Young Albanians: Family as the Primary Influence.” Proceedings: International Interdisciplinary Conference. Eds. Lekë Sokoli & Jonida Lamaj. Vlora: Albanian Institute of Sociology. 26-28 November. p. 98.
34. Hagen, Timothy (2012), “Home Education Legalized in Albania: A Review of Education Law 69/2012, Article 17.” Education for the Knowledge Society: 1st Albania International Conference on Education Proceedings. 6 - 8 December. p. 264-272.
35. Hagen, Timothy (2012), “Perspectives on Peace and Conflict Resolution in the Balkans” 2nd International Balkan Annual Conference 2012. 10-13 October. (Forthcoming).
36. Jubjana Vila (2013), “Kin Groups’ Mobilization: Albanians in Kosovo and in Macedonia”, International Conference: National Question in Central Europe. Budapest 2013: Institute for Cultural Relations Policy. Conference Publications.
37. Salih Ozcan, Zengin, Eyup and Akpinar, Mahmud, "Uluslararasi Çevre Sözleşmeleri Ve Azerbaycan: Azerbaycan Cumhuriyeti Tarafindan Onaylanan Uluslararasi Çevre Sözleşmelerinin Yürürlüğüne Yönelik Çalişmalar".
38. Salih Ozcan, Erind Elmazaj (2012), "Electoral Engineering in Albania since 1991", 2nd International Balkan Conference (IBAC) 2012, The Balkans at a Crossroads: Evaluating Past, Reading Present, Imagining Future: Globalization, Democratization and Integration, Tirana, Albania, on October 10-13, 2012.
39. Salih Ozcan, Erind Elmazaj, " Local Public Service Provision in Albania: Shortcomings and Possible Solutions", 2nd International Balkan Conference (IBAC) 2012, The Balkans at a Crossroads: Evaluating Past, Reading Present, Imagining Future: Globalization, Democratization and Integration, Tirana, Albania, on October 10-13, 2012.
40. Salih Ozcan, Diana Shehu, Nehat Collaku and Albana Shehu (2013), "Decentralization of local government in Albania and its problems", International Conference, Decentralization Process in Republic of Macedonia: Main Issues, Trends and Developments in the Future South East European University-Tetovo, and Institute of Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of the Albanians-Skopje, 25-26 January 2013.
41. Bekir Çınar (2011), ‘BDP election strategy and the general election’ Turkish Review, Vol. I, Issue: 4, May-June, pp.26-28.
42. Bekir Çınar (2012), ‘Üniversitelerin Yerel ve Bölgesel Kalkınma Süreçlerine Katılımı: İngiltere Örneği’ KAMU YÖNETİMİ SEMPOZYUMU (KAYSEM 7): Yerel - Bölgesel Kalkınma ve Kamu Yönetimi, Celal Bayar Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi, Manisa/ Turkey, on 17-18 May 2012, ss.17-50.
43. Bekir Çınar (2012), ‘Freedom of faith from the perspective of John Locke and Fethullah Gülen’, The Spiritual Quest in Humanities, Beder University, Tirana, Albania 11–13 May 2012, pp.144-154.
44. Bekir Çınar (2011), ‘The Role of Social Media on Organized Crime’, the UTSAM, 3rd International Symposium on Terrorism and Transnational Crime, Antalya, Turkey, on 9-11 December 2011.
45. Bekir Çınar (2011), ‘Human Trafficking in/from Turkey’, in Conference Proceeding of the CPRS Turkey International Istanbul Conference, Human Security: New Challenges, New Perspectives, İstanbul, Turkey, on 27-28 October 2011, pp. 197-214.
46. Bekir Çınar (2011), “M. Fethullah Gulen and His Contribution to World Peace” International Symposium: Global Perspectives on the Religious, Cultural, and Societal Diversity in the Balkans, Tirana University and Dialogue Center, Tirana, Albania, pp.348-359.
47. Bekir Çınar (2011),, National Television/Radio Interviews: Samanyolu Haber TV (3Programs)
48. ULKE TV (1 Program), TRT 1 Radio Turkiye’nin Sesi Radio
49. Bekir Çınar (2011), National News Paper’s Opt-Out Articles:
50. Zaman Gazetesi (12 Articles)
51. Zaman Britain (6 Article-News)
52. Yenisafak Gazetesi (2 Articles)
53. Hagen, Timothy (2011), “Free to Learn: The Rationale for Legalizing Homeschooling in Albania.” Central European Journal of Public Policy. 5.2 (Dec 2011): 50 – 84. Web. http://www.cejpp.eu/index.php/ojs/article/viewFile/92/78
54. Hagen, Timothy (2011). “Safe, Smart, and Just: Home Education as an Essential Option for Families in Albania and Around the World.” Studime Sociale / Social Studies. 5.2 (2011): 77 – 84. Print/Web. http://www.albanianuniversity.al/images/pdf/procedings.pdf#page=77.
55. Mulleti. N.,Center (2011), for European Studies and the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Albanian Public Perceptions of Socio-Cultural and Foreign Policy Issues. Tirana, 2011: Epoka University Press.
56. Ferdinand Gjana, Niuton Mulleti (2011), “The role of Albanian foreign policy in the integration process of the Western Balkans” in Balkans: Foreign Affairs, Politics and Socio-Cultures, ed. Cüneyt Yenigün and Ferdinand Gjana, 393-411. Tirana, 2011: Epoka University Press.
57. Matilda Likaj (2011), ‘Globalization dimensions and Globalization of Culture: Development of Tourism in perspective of Albanian Culture Case’, 2nd International Tourism Conference: “Challenges of Sustainable Tourism Development 2011”, 04 November 2011Shkodra University, Shkodra/Albania.
58. Matilda Likaj (2011),’The Moon Came on Earth: Lighting of Globalization and Cultural Diplomacy in After Communist Albanian Society’, International Scientific Conference, ‘Aleksander Moisi’ Durres University, November 4th- 5th, 2011, Durres/Albania.
59. Matilda Likaj (2011),’The Depressive Society and Depressive Social Institutions: Case of Albanian Family Structure in Transition Period: Case of Albanian Family Structure in Transition Period’, II’nd International Scientific Conference “Development Problems Of Childhood And Adolescence In Transitional Societies”, 2-3 December, 2011Aleksander Moisi’ Durres University, Durres/Albania.
60. Matilda Likaj (2012), ‘Urbanizimi, Vendbanimet dhe Imigrimi: Identiteti Urban pas Viteve 1990 ne Shoqerine Shqipetare’, Konferencën Ndërkombëtare, Qyteti dhe Shoqëria , Prirje dhe Tendenca, Departamenti i Sociologjisë, Fakulteti i Shkencave Sociale, Universitetit të Tiranës, 10 Maj 2012,Tirana/Albania.
61. Matilda Likaj (2012), ‘Hermeneutic: The Philosophy of Interpretation and the Contemporary issues of Religious Text’, First International Conference on Humanities “The Spiritual Quest in Humanities”, Beder University, 11 – 13 May 2012, Tirana/ Albania.
62. Matilda Likaj (2012), ‘Albanian Society Internationalization: The Challenges and New Opportunities of Albanian Migration During Integration to European Union’, Regional Science Conference with International Participation “Society internationalization – affectivity and problems”, Public University of Peja “Haxhi Zeka” Faculty of Business in Cooperation with University of Zenica & European College Dukagjini, 1- 2’nd, June 2012, Peja/Kosova.
63. Matilda Likaj, Salih Ozcan (2011), “A sociological view of Alienation youth perceptions from Traditional Culture towards Modern Culture: Albanian Culture Case”; Publishing process at Edebiyat Dergisi/Selcuk University.
64. Matilda Likaj (2011), “(Project Member) Albanian Public Perceptions of Socio-Cultural Issues and Foreign Policy, The Center for European Studies and Department of Political Science and International Relations, Epoka University, Tirana-Albania, December 2011.
