291 10 3494 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/075c06019821d6a50acecf48879adff1.docx fd9251c1fff25e0d923224cb0b943588 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/875c8023b5d71f44b80b58a414c18c12.pdf fce3ef3a54fbd8e528fdf237690ca53b PDF Text Text The Importance of Cultural and Gastronomic Tourism in Local Economic Development: Zile Sample Mehmet Kocaman Gaziosmanpaşa University Turkey mehmet.kocaman@gop.edu.tr EmelMemisKocaman Gaziosmanpaşa University Turkey ememis4@hotmail.com Abstract: More rational source distribution in Turkey recently has brought forward the principles of optimality in investment planning. Therefore, many rural areas have been negatively affected from this state. Accordingly, alternative tourism provides important opportunities for rural regions. People living in these regions have become to give importance to local tangible and intangible cultural assets, which are present around their environment and gastronomic products consisting of regional tastes. As a branch of tourism consisting of local foods and beverages distinctive to each region, gastronomy positively contributes to local development. Foods with authentic geographical origins strengthen the image of region and enable branding and the development of rural tourism. Zile District, Tokat Province, could not receive sufficient share from state investments due to its location and therefore could not complete its economic development. Recently, cultural tourism practices in Zile District have accelerated; in this frame, old Zile houses have been restored and opened as boutique hotels and the number of businesses making and selling local foods has increased. In addition, cultural activities have started to be planned as a tool for economic development in Zile District. These activities include Zile Cherry Festival, Ramadan Activities, The Celebrations of Ahi-Order Week, Centuries-Old Fair of Zile, The Activities of Muharram Month, Asırlık Kırk Hatim (A centuries-old tradition to read the whole of Koran in forty days), and the festivals conducted in villages. This study expresses the elements regarding cultural and gastronomic tourism in Zile District and their contributions to regional economic development and indicates what should be done to get more effective benefits and to increase its positive contributions. Keywords: Local development, gastronomy, cultural tourism. 208 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2586 Title A name given to the resource Consumer Attitude Toward Mobile Marketing in BH Author Author Irma, JASARSPAHIC Teoman, DUMAN Abstract A summary of the resource. : Driven by the ongoing evolution in mobile technologies and the increasing popularity of the internet, the use of the mobile medium for marketing purposes is becoming more and more popular to marketers whose aim is definitely to promote their goods and services to the consumer, regardless on which way. There is no other marketing channel that is as personal, as pervasive and provides the opportunity for proximity to connect with consumers in the right place and time-that’s the power of mobile. Since many people are still unaware of the potential of marketing via mobile devices this research aimed to examine factors based on content of mobile marketing (information, entertainment, credibility, irritation, utility) and personalization factor that are affecting the formation of attitude toward mobile marketing targeting BH consumers, and also will try bring to light the response behavior of consumers attitude toward mobile marketing practices and how consumers perceive mobile marketing in BH. The research approach for this study is descriptive and the data will be collected by online surveys from young population of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH). The focus of survey content will be different variables that affect consumer attitude toward mobile marketing and the findings will show which variables have positive effect and which have negative effect on consumers’ attitude. Keywords: Marketing Channel, Mobile marketing, Survey, Consumer Attitude. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-24 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/31c4cac33b12876900fa0d757c6f41ea.docx c335d86d38ee1bf8679a64c137131b0d https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/5cde46bac8411779e413d57747e7a94c.pdf 9f45d8ae9e69409dd5aa250c2efb47ed PDF Text Text The Informal Economy in Albania: Concepts, Approaches and Policy Considerations ErindaImeraj Epoka University Albania eimeraj@epoka.edu.al JulindaKeci Epoka University Albania jkeci@epoka.edu.al Abstract: Informality or informal economy and development is a clue problem that is broadly discussed as it is caused by various factors such as: rapid economical and political changes, inadequate planning and housing policy, out-of date legislation and public structures, etc. This situation has created important challenges in many cities, especially post-communist ones in Sothern and Eastern Europe. The comparison of Western Countries and economies with the Third World or developing ones has always brought interesting and paradoxical situations. They have the house but not the title of it, De Soto explains. This study presents a typology of informal settlements, reviews the traditional policies and presents the emerging trends in legislations and regulations in Albania. The three most discussed approaches to informal economy are briefly analyzed in this study. Based on the theory of developing countries as Albania is, the methodology of the study is based on analytical approach together with the official data of Albania gathered from official sites for statistics as INSTAT and ALUIZNI of Albania. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth economical analysis on the challenges associated with this phenomenon, demonstrating the complexity of the situation and the need for a sensitive solution. The costs of the approaches, as well as the advantages or disadvantages of them, areidentifiedbased on the Albanian situation. The conclusion of this study leads to the third most important approach, which is legalization, being as the most efficient for the Albanian informality situation and the continuing of the country development. Therefore most of the developingcountries are working on the same approach by developing the legislation and practicing it. Keywords: Informality, Legislation, Albania. 13 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2437 Title A name given to the resource The Informal Economy in Albania: Concepts, Approaches and Policy Considerations Author Author IMERAJ, Erinda KECI, Julinda Abstract A summary of the resource. Informality or informal economy and development is a clue problem that is broadly discussed as it is caused by various factors such as: rapid economical and political changes, inadequate planning and housing policy, out-of date legislation and public structures, etc. This situation has created important challenges in many cities, especially post-communist ones in Sothern and Eastern Europe. The comparison of Western Countries and economies with the Third World or developing ones has always brought interesting and paradoxical situations. They have the house but not the title of it, De Soto explains. This study presents a typology of informal settlements, reviews the traditional policies and presents the emerging trends in legislations and regulations in Albania. The three most discussed approaches to informal economy are briefly analyzed in this study. Based on the theory of developing countries as Albania is, the methodology of the study is based on analytical approach together with the official data of Albania gathered from official sites for statistics as INSTAT and ALUIZNI of Albania. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth economical analysis on the challenges associated with this phenomenon, demonstrating the complexity of the situation and the need for a sensitive solution. The costs of the approaches, as well as the advantages or disadvantages of them, areidentifiedbased on the Albanian situation. The conclusion of this study leads to the third most important approach, which is legalization, being as the most efficient for the Albanian informality situation and the continuing of the country development. Therefore most of the developingcountries are working on the same approach by developing the legislation and practicing it. Keywords: Informality, Legislation, Albania. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-24 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2567 Title A name given to the resource The Role of Social Media on Corporate Reputation in the Smartphone Market: A Student Perspective Author Author Hilal, ASIL Derya, OKUMUŞ Yasemin, TORUN Abstract A summary of the resource. Shamma (2012) noted that “Corporate reputation is more important than ever”. The highly turbulent business environment aroused different stakeholder groups’ expectations leading to pressure that contributed to the generation of a behavior focusing on examining and managing a company’s reputation. There is an increasing belief among companies in corporate reputation which is an intangible asset. However, this is not only dependent upon the managerial efforts within the newly developing world of social media. As Jones (2009) emphasized in blogs, social Networks, wikis, podcasts, mail groups, news groups, forums and chat rooms, the corporate reputation can easily be either enhanced or permanently damaged. Although management researchers have more interest in social media, there are no sufficient empirical researches that reveal the relationship between social media and corporate reputation. Smartphone which is not much addressed in the literature is one of the fastest growing and developing industries. Because of the target audience of smart phone producer's and sellers are the young people who are at the sometime follow social media and technological advances more closely, university students have been selected as a sample. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of social media on corporate reputation and how this is perceived by the university students. In the study, after reviews the literature of corporate reputation and social media a survey is set out to analyze how the university students who are smart phone users have perceived the relationship between corporate reputation and social media. Two leading companies in smart phone market and the impacts of their social media activities on corporate reputation are examined comparatively. It is empirical evidence that the company which is using social media more actively and effectively has a high perception of corporate reputation. This result indicates the significance of the use of social media to manage the corporate reputation which is regarded as most invaluable asset for the company. The finding might hopefully fill the gap in the literature and prepare the ground for further future research in the field. Keywords: Corporate Reputation, Social Media, Smart phones. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-24 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/9d57a62e1ca21843759e01b9d6171577.docx f76782a2bd92f3a5d4d8dc7e5be40e6f https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/d56d567f7d9255f04fa7b5d23a9216e0.pdf 734237695cb8078ea52294bc93797188 PDF Text Text The Role of Social Media on Corporate Reputation in the Smartphone Market: A Student Perspective HilalAsil Fatih University Turkey hilalasil@fatih.edu.tr DeryaOkumuş Fatih University Turkey okumusderya@gmail.com Yasemin Torun Marmara University Turkey yasemintorun34@gmail.com Abstract:Shamma (2012) noted that “Corporate reputation is more important than ever”. The highly turbulent business environment aroused different stakeholder groups’ expectations leading to pressure that contributed to the generation of a behavior focusing on examining and managing a company’s reputation. There is an increasing belief among companies in corporate reputation which is an intangible asset. However, this is not only dependent upon the managerial efforts within the newly developing world of social media. As Jones (2009) emphasized in blogs, social Networks, wikis, podcasts, mail groups, news groups, forums and chat rooms, the corporate reputation can easily be either enhanced or permanently damaged. Although management researchers have more interest in social media, there are no sufficient empirical researches that reveal the relationship between social media and corporate reputation. Smartphone which is not much addressed in the literature is one of the fastest growing and developing industries. Because of the target audience of smart phone producer's and sellers are the young people who are at the sometime follow social media and technological advances more closely, university students have been selected as a sample. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of social media on corporate reputation and how this is perceived by the university students. In the study, after reviews the literature of corporate reputation and social media a survey is set out to analyze how the university students who are smart phone users have perceived the relationship between corporate reputation and social media. Two leading companies in smart phone market and the impacts of their social media activities on corporate reputation are examined comparatively. It is empirical evidence that the company which is using social media more actively and effectively has a high perception of corporate reputation. This result indicates the significance of the use of social media to manage the corporate reputation which is regarded as most invaluable asset for the company. The finding might hopefully fill the gap in the literature and prepare the ground for further future research in the field. Keywords: Corporate Reputation, Social Media, Smart phones. 192 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2565 Title A name given to the resource The Role of Social Media on Corporate Reputation in the Smartphone Market: A Student Perspective Author Author Hilal, ASIL Derya, OKUMUŞ Yasemin, TORUN Abstract A summary of the resource. Shamma (2012) noted that “Corporate reputation is more important than ever”. The highly turbulent business environment aroused different stakeholder groups’ expectations leading to pressure that contributed to the generation of a behavior focusing on examining and managing a company’s reputation. There is an increasing belief among companies in corporate reputation which is an intangible asset. However, this is not only dependent upon the managerial efforts within the newly developing world of social media. As Jones (2009) emphasized in blogs, social Networks, wikis, podcasts, mail groups, news groups, forums and chat rooms, the corporate reputation can easily be either enhanced or permanently damaged. Although management researchers have more interest in social media, there are no sufficient empirical researches that reveal the relationship between social media and corporate reputation. Smartphone which is not much addressed in the literature is one of the fastest growing and developing industries. Because of the target audience of smart phone producer's and sellers are the young people who are at the sometime follow social media and technological advances more closely, university students have been selected as a sample. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of social media on corporate reputation and how this is perceived by the university students. In the study, after reviews the literature of corporate reputation and social media a survey is set out to analyze how the university students who are smart phone users have perceived the relationship between corporate reputation and social media. Two leading companies in smart phone market and the impacts of their social media activities on corporate reputation are examined comparatively. It is empirical evidence that the company which is using social media more actively and effectively has a high perception of corporate reputation. This result indicates the significance of the use of social media to manage the corporate reputation which is regarded as most invaluable asset for the company. The finding might hopefully fill the gap in the literature and prepare the ground for further future research in the field. Keywords: Corporate Reputation, Social Media, Smart phones. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-24 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/d2ca4bbc151e34e7aa68480a52a12191.docx 2818ebf60f19716624808a1e20406186 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/a963dbf4f4fa159847837116ad61f34e.pdf 9d0ca3130e2e23a2adff0fac7ce4b60c PDF Text Text The Importance and Place of Information Technology in the Changing Marketing Concept Hacı Mustafa Paksoy Kilis 7 Aralik University Turkey hmpaksoy@yahoo.com BelkısDilekÖzbezek Kilis 7 Aralik University Turkey dilekozbezek@gmail.com ErhanKilinç Kilis 7 Aralik University Turkey erhankilinc@kilis.edu.tr Abstract: Today, information is a strategic competitive tool for marketing and management, thus marketing decisions should be supported from various sources provided accurate, current and reliable information. Many concepts such as definition, scope and role of marketing have been changed in this transitional process. These developments, consisting of complex and closely related processes have exposed the necessity that societies should live on by thinking of global world. Although the literature covers a short period of practice, with a history dating back to the history of mankind has comprise the process of marketing disciplines examining the theoretical foundations of information technology is shaped by the changing role of marketing helps us to understand. Nowadays, the internet that is one of the major information technology tools use in the field of change, distribution and communication has radically affect all of the marketing mix variables. This change was needed to see such a study. The aim of this article which based on literature research is to put forth a new marketing perspective that shaped with information technologies in the context of innovations that constituted in marketing activities and function of information technologies. For this purpose the research literature were examined in depth, and we have tried to explain information technology under the new marketing perspective. After brief summary the study will examined within, the definition of globalization and development of information and communication technologies and the spread of the internet. Then the changing role of marketing by establishing parallel connections with developments in information and communication technologies defined in detail. At the conclusion part the role and importance of information technology in changing marketing approach evaluated. Keywords: Globalization, Internet, Marketing History, Marketing Thought, Information Technologies. 187 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2539 Title A name given to the resource The Importance and Place of Information Technology in the Changing Marketing Concept Author Author Hacı, MUSTAFA PAKSOY Belkıs, DILEK ÖZBEZEK Erhan, KILINÇ Abstract A summary of the resource. Today, information is a strategic competitive tool for marketing and management, thus marketing decisions should be supported from various sources provided accurate, current and reliable information. Many concepts such as definition, scope and role of marketing have been changed in this transitional process. These developments, consisting of complex and closely related processes have exposed the necessity that societies should live on by thinking of global world. Although the literature covers a short period of practice, with a history dating back to the history of mankind has comprise the process of marketing disciplines examining the theoretical foundations of information technology is shaped by the changing role of marketing helps us to understand. Nowadays, the internet that is one of the major information technology tools use in the field of change, distribution and communication has radically affect all of the marketing mix variables. This change was needed to see such a study. The aim of this article which based on literature research is to put forth a new marketing perspective that shaped with information technologies in the context of innovations that constituted in marketing activities and function of information technologies. For this purpose the research literature were examined in depth, and we have tried to explain information technology under the new marketing perspective. After brief summary the study will examined within, the definition of globalization and development of information and communication technologies and the spread of the internet. Then the changing role of marketing by establishing parallel connections with developments in information and communication technologies defined in detail. At the conclusion part the role and importance of information technology in changing marketing approach evaluated. Keywords: Globalization, Internet, Marketing History, Marketing Thought, Information Technologies. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-24 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/7f9596ad79c1fea27daae505abe9d663.docx 57ab5b2c843be537a6a0a921573cd7c9 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/4c6dfce74d9f3a01efdbdb4f30aa011c.pdf 19cd1b963a84f17e291bd55d8461bf51 PDF Text Text Albanian Performance in Target Achievements toward 2020 Growth Strategy EglantinaHysa Epoka University Albania ehysa@epoka.edu.al Abstract: Albania being part of South East Europe is trying to meet the standards of European Union by stating a clear vision for 2020 growth strategy, which is similar to European Union’s “Europe 2020 Growth Strategy”. This strategy consists of economic reforms implementation according to five growth pillars: 1- Integrated growth; 2- Smart growth; 3- Sustainable growth; 4- Inclusive growth; and 5- Governance for growth. Albania strives to achieve the EU standards in order to be considered for a further inclusion to EU, but from the other side it has to cooperate with SEE countries in order benefit from a win-win situation. The first aim of this study is the analysis of the Albanian economic conditions comparing to the other SEE countries. Albania is generally founded below the SEE averages in the growth pillar achievements. Meanwhile there are some components of these pillars where Albania shows a better performance but still too far from the European Union countries. This list includes indicators such as: estimated software piracy rates related to smart growth, entrepreneurship related to sustainable growth, employment (15+) related to Inclusive growth. The second aim is the comparison of the present and the future of Albania taking into the consideration the reforms to meet the 2020 growth targets. Although the time left, less than six year, is very limited to meet the above mentioned strategy, Albania has its capacities to fulfill all the tasks. Lastly, this study draws some specific recommendations and conclusions for the Albanian case based on the above figures and on the new reforms of the last elected government in Albania. Keywords: Economic Growth, European Union, SEE Countries, Albania. 80 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2515 Title A name given to the resource Albanian Performance in Target Achievements toward 2020 Growth Strategy Author Author HYSA, Eglantina Abstract A summary of the resource. Albania being part of South East Europe is trying to meet the standards of European Union by stating a clear vision for 2020 growth strategy, which is similar to European Union’s “Europe 2020 Growth Strategy”. This strategy consists of economic reforms implementation according to five growth pillars: 1- Integrated growth; 2- Smart growth; 3- Sustainable growth; 4- Inclusive growth; and 5- Governance for growth. Albania strives to achieve the EU standards in order to be considered for a further inclusion to EU, but from the other side it has to cooperate with SEE countries in order benefit from a win-win situation. The first aim of this study is the analysis of the Albanian economic conditions comparing to the other SEE countries. Albania is generally founded below the SEE averages in the growth pillar achievements. Meanwhile there are some components of these pillars where Albania shows a better performance but still too far from the European Union countries. This list includes indicators such as: estimated software piracy rates related to smart growth, entrepreneurship related to sustainable growth, employment (15+) related to Inclusive growth. The second aim is the comparison of the present and the future of Albania taking into the consideration the reforms to meet the 2020 growth targets. Although the time left, less than six year, is very limited to meet the above mentioned strategy, Albania has its capacities to fulfill all the tasks. Lastly, this study draws some specific recommendations and conclusions for the Albanian case based on the above figures and on the new reforms of the last elected government in Albania. Keywords: Economic Growth, European Union, SEE Countries, Albania. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-24 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/5e20b5380c2c481ba0009cc9b076c266.docx 37429cb55f2bf710b835c0b8f3718919 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/7102086da1bb9083bc723f7c2bef476c.pdf fe5816856c2c3b20f593f8a0f2cb4612 PDF Text Text Discrimination in Higher Education is Source of Conflict: Albanian in Macedonia EmirjonaHuti Epoka University Albania ehuti10@epoka.edu.al BekirCinar Epoka University Albania bcinar@epoka.edu.al Abstract: This paper is explaining discrimination of Albanian youth in higher education who live in Macedonia.There are considerable amount of ethnic Albanians living in Macedonia. It is known fact that ‘bitter disputes exist between the majority Orthodox Macedonians and Muslim Albanians, who make up a quarter of Macedonia's population’. There are various reasons why there are ‘bitter disputes’; one these disputes arise from discrimination in higher education. It is an empirical study which has employed qualitative as well as quantitative methods. Survey and interviews are conducted in order to collect primary data. This data was analyzed and discussed under the available official data and literature for reaching a credible conclusion. This research is providing quite important information why this conflict is happening and what are the root causes of the conflicts. Despite the secondary sources, the research is based on the survey, which is addressed to the students who can easily show and describe the problems that the students face due to discrimination. The research indicates that the discrimination has great impact on the conflict and without addressing this discrimination in higher education; it could be more difficult to find a plausible solution to the problem for future of Macedonia. Keywords: Discrimination, Higher Education, Youth, Conflict 20 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2446 Title A name given to the resource Discrimination in Higher Education is Source of Conflict: Albanian in Macedonia Author Author HUTI, Emirjona CINAR, Bekir Abstract A summary of the resource. This paper is explaining discrimination of Albanian youth in higher education who live in Macedonia.There are considerable amount of ethnic Albanians living in Macedonia. It is known fact that ‘bitter disputes exist between the majority Orthodox Macedonians and Muslim Albanians, who make up a quarter of Macedonia's population’. There are various reasons why there are ‘bitter disputes’; one these disputes arise from discrimination in higher education. It is an empirical study which has employed qualitative as well as quantitative methods. Survey and interviews are conducted in order to collect primary data. This data was analyzed and discussed under the available official data and literature for reaching a credible conclusion. This research is providing quite important information why this conflict is happening and what are the root causes of the conflicts. Despite the secondary sources, the research is based on the survey, which is addressed to the students who can easily show and describe the problems that the students face due to discrimination. The research indicates that the discrimination has great impact on the conflict and without addressing this discrimination in higher education; it could be more difficult to find a plausible solution to the problem for future of Macedonia. Keywords: Discrimination, Higher Education, Youth, Conflict Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-24 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/fd861b834f2f1c747d71946eb3fd5060.docx a6473c5c76230b2b2c18001dd8027fc2 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/358a515b61ba3697d47bd06b6e3f6c14.pdf 9ba55901dd3fd2c8afce36f121b1491f PDF Text Text Women Empowerment; Compression between Albania and Kosovo JonaHoxhaj Epoka University Albania jhoxhaj10@epoka.edu.al Elena Pici Epoka University Albania epici10@epoka.edu.al Abstract: This paper examines in details the increscent of woman empowerment in developing countries by referring to two examples in Balkan states, which are states with low integration and growth, Albania and Kosovo. These states are working toward elimination of gender inequality and woman empowerment in state institutions, by putting targets of participation percentage of women in parliament, governments and even in lower positions. Still women continuously face difficulties and obstacles towards their full participation in public life in developing countries. Albania as a post communism country has a higher percentage of people with higher education than Kosovo, which also indicates that women are also more integrated into society. But Kosovo on the other side as a post war country with a very high presence of international influence has put a very strict law and obligatory implementation of women participation in all institutions and decision making bodies. Kosovo is striving hard to be the leader for this issue in region, but individual success of some women in Kosovo does not mean that the culture of equality is reflected in all population. Situation of women empowerment is widely spread in both countries and is considered a big vision for these states toward improvement and further development. Especially very careful analyses were done to put the light on the situation in rural areas, where women are not aware of their rights and are not informed about the justice, freedom and other essential human rights they possess and also what is being done to change this situation those parts of the countries. Lastly, after examination of each countries standing position for protection of the dignity by women themselves, and empowerment in social life, a compression between them will be made based on the current situation and women participation in key political, economical and social positions in these countries. Keywords: Women empowerment, Albania, Kosovo, Key positions, Education, Woman Participation. 41 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2473 Title A name given to the resource Women Empowerment; Compression between Albania and Kosovo Author Author HOXHAJ, Jona PICI, Elena Abstract A summary of the resource. This paper examines in details the increscent of woman empowerment in developing countries by referring to two examples in Balkan states, which are states with low integration and growth, Albania and Kosovo. These states are working toward elimination of gender inequality and woman empowerment in state institutions, by putting targets of participation percentage of women in parliament, governments and even in lower positions. Still women continuously face difficulties and obstacles towards their full participation in public life in developing countries. Albania as a post communism country has a higher percentage of people with higher education than Kosovo, which also indicates that women are also more integrated into society. But Kosovo on the other side as a post war country with a very high presence of international influence has put a very strict law and obligatory implementation of women participation in all institutions and decision making bodies. Kosovo is striving hard to be the leader for this issue in region, but individual success of some women in Kosovo does not mean that the culture of equality is reflected in all population. Situation of women empowerment is widely spread in both countries and is considered a big vision for these states toward improvement and further development. Especially very careful analyses were done to put the light on the situation in rural areas, where women are not aware of their rights and are not informed about the justice, freedom and other essential human rights they possess and also what is being done to change this situation those parts of the countries. Lastly, after examination of each countries standing position for protection of the dignity by women themselves, and empowerment in social life, a compression between them will be made based on the current situation and women participation in key political, economical and social positions in these countries. Keywords: Women empowerment, Albania, Kosovo, Key positions, Education, Woman Participation. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-24 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/d6159cff068b6d4c934f47a1fb28026a.docx 465c34c21631485dc0eab946b79a1ab9 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/34bbd8c23c56a4eeae70e66ab72b41fe.pdf 55a2ff3fce9f08e2b8218e91a91ab10c PDF Text Text Albanian Trade and Income Inequality Mergleda Hodo Epoka University Albania mhodo@epoka.edu.al Abstract: Briefly, this research paper will demonstrate if the forecasts of Heckscher-Ohlin theory, that inequality increases in wealthy countries and decrease in developing countries, like Albania, as a result of increased trade, is true for our case. This paper uses theoretical and empirical research with the intention of showing how trade and trade liberalization influence income distribution and income inequality. Trade liberalization enhances overall welfare; most of the time gains from trade are considerable but are not distributed equally. The focus of this research paper is finding out how this affects Albania in particular. These effects of trade are evaluated essentially through price changes, keeping under spotlight the possible changes in relative demand for domestic factors of production, especially the demand for skilled compared to unskilled labor. The regression model is used to find the correlation between trade and income inequality in Albania for years 2000-2011. Albanian trade parameters are taken from the Albanian Institution of Statistics and World Bank and are compared to the measures of inequalities in the country to extrapolate a conclusion in regards the impact of trade openness on income inequalities. Greater sincerity to world markets can affect income distribution between and within countries. So the increase in growth due to trade openness has a pejorative effect on the poor and causes unequal distribution of income. Based on the findings, trade liberalization is found to be related to income inequality. Does inequality increases in capital and land abundant countries while decreases in labor abundant countries when they experience trade liberalization? Keywords: Trade liberalization, income inequality, Heckscher-Ohlin theory, capital. 75 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2510 Title A name given to the resource Albanian Trade and Income Inequality Author Author HODO, Mergleda Abstract A summary of the resource. Briefly, this research paper will demonstrate if the forecasts of Heckscher-Ohlin theory, that inequality increases in wealthy countries and decrease in developing countries, like Albania, as a result of increased trade, is true for our case. This paper uses theoretical and empirical research with the intention of showing how trade and trade liberalization influence income distribution and income inequality. Trade liberalization enhances overall welfare; most of the time gains from trade are considerable but are not distributed equally. The focus of this research paper is finding out how this affects Albania in particular. These effects of trade are evaluated essentially through price changes, keeping under spotlight the possible changes in relative demand for domestic factors of production, especially the demand for skilled compared to unskilled labor. The regression model is used to find the correlation between trade and income inequality in Albania for years 2000-2011. Albanian trade parameters are taken from the Albanian Institution of Statistics and World Bank and are compared to the measures of inequalities in the country to extrapolate a conclusion in regards the impact of trade openness on income inequalities. Greater sincerity to world markets can affect income distribution between and within countries. So the increase in growth due to trade openness has a pejorative effect on the poor and causes unequal distribution of income. Based on the findings, trade liberalization is found to be related to income inequality. Does inequality increases in capital and land abundant countries while decreases in labor abundant countries when they experience trade liberalization? Keywords: Trade liberalization, income inequality, Heckscher-Ohlin theory, capital. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-24 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/513a9657c4ab552cb8bf8abd8a4ba084.docx c7cfb080e0656fd9801f18aae2ce071f https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/5e641e6df2df252ed051a807a3d58fca.pdf 0732f4fe94f6488b7afabd659f003687 PDF Text Text Evaluation of E-Learning and LMS Usage at IBU FeridHadzic International Burch University Bosnia and Herzegovina ferid.hadzic@gmail.com Abstract:Advances in the domain of information and communication systems have enabled new methods for transfer and acquisition of knowledge to emerge and become popular. Elearning has become an area with substantial investments, both in financial terms and research efforts directed towards optimization of existing education methods and discovery of novel ways to disseminate knowledge through usage of modern technologies. The emphasis is upon the importance of integrated learning paths that vary according to the student, the subject material, the level of competence, and corporate or student preferences. Successful implementation of e-learning requires the same management commitment as other missioncritical organization-wide initiatives. Most of all e-learning needs to be compelling to the audience it targets, offering the learner a resource that is seen as appealing, valuable and productive to their goals and aspirations. A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of elearning education courses or training programs. This project describes the process used to analyze needs and select a LMS. Readers will be provided with information about choosing and evaluating a LMS, and also evaluation of LMS usage at The International Burch University and how it is implemented, lessons learned, and tips for organizations seeking to purchase a LMS in the future. Keywords: E-learning, Learning Management System (LMS), Technology, International Burch University (IBU), Implementation, Evaluation. 101 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2559 Title A name given to the resource Evaluation of E-Learning and LMS Usage at IBU Author Author HADZIC, Ferid Abstract A summary of the resource. Advances in the domain of information and communication systems have enabled new methods for transfer and acquisition of knowledge to emerge and become popular. E-learning has become an area with substantial investments, both in financial terms and research efforts directed towards optimization of existing education methods and discovery of novel ways to disseminate knowledge through usage of modern technologies. The emphasis is upon the importance of integrated learning paths that vary according to the student, the subject material, the level of competence, and corporate or student preferences. Successful implementation of e-learning requires the same management commitment as other mission-critical organization-wide initiatives. Most of all e-learning needs to be compelling to the audience it targets, offering the learner a resource that is seen as appealing, valuable and productive to their goals and aspirations. A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of e-learning education courses or training programs. This project describes the process used to analyze needs and select a LMS. Readers will be provided with information about choosing and evaluating a LMS, and also evaluation of LMS usage at The International Burch University and how it is implemented, lessons learned, and tips for organizations seeking to purchase a LMS in the future. Keywords: E-learning, Learning Management System (LMS), Technology, International Burch University (IBU), Implementation, Evaluation. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04-24 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General)