Dritero Arifi | Political Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Dritero Arifi | Political Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dritero Arifi, University for Business and Technology, Albania

Dr. Dritero Arifi is an academic and political expert with a PhD in Political Science from the University of Vienna. He has held key roles, including Co-chair of the Kosovo Cambridge Policy Simulation Lab and Dean of the Faculty of Political Science at UBT College. With extensive experience as a lecturer at institutions like ILIRIA University College and University of Prishtina, Dr. Arifi has published several research papers on topics like political party programs and regional economic policies. His expertise spans public policy, European integration, and geopolitics. 📚🌍✍️

 

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Work Experience

Dr. Dritero Arifi has held significant roles in academia and policy. From 2021 to 2023, he co-chaired the Kosovo Cambridge Policy Simulation Lab at UBT College, collaborating with University of Cambridge on sustainable development initiatives. He was Dean of the Faculty of Political Science/Security Studies at UBT College from 2021 to 2022, overseeing BSc and MSc programs. As a Political Adviser in 2017–2018, he contributed to Kosovo’s economic development strategies. Dr. Arifi has also lectured at University of Prishtina and ILIRIA University College, specializing in political science, EU law, and international relations. 🎓📚🌍

 

Education and Training

Dr. Dritero Arifi holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Vienna, where he completed his doctoral thesis on ‘A Comparison of Albanian Party Programs in the Balkans’ under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Heinz Gärtner. He also earned an MSc in Political Science from the same institution, with a thesis on ‘Comprehensive Security as a Reconstruction Plan for Kosovo’. Additionally, Dr. Arifi holds a Diploma in Political Science, which included elective studies in History, Sociology, and Ethnology. His academic background is grounded in political theory and security studies. 🎓📖🇦🇹

 

Research Focus

Dr. Dritero Arifi’s research focuses on political science, security studies, and public policy in the context of the Balkans, particularly Kosovo. His work explores topics such as comprehensive security, European integration, and intercultural relations. He has also researched the Roma community in Kosovo, radical terrorism, and public participation in post-Yugoslav democracies. Dr. Arifi’s contributions extend to examining the relationship between religion and secularism in Kosovo society and the role of political parties in shaping national and regional security frameworks. His research emphasizes policy-making processes, social governance, and migration studies. 📚🌍🇽🇰

 

Publication Top Notes

  • The concept of “Comprehensive security” as a draft for reconstructing security in a system of international relations – Cited by 9, 2011 📘
  • Roma Community in Kosovo: Between Reality and the European Dream – Cited by 6, 2018 🌍
  • Kosovo Political Party Attitudes Towards European Integration – Cited by 6, 2018 🇽🇰
  • Testing Okun’s Law: Evidence From the Western Balkan Countries – Cited by 2, 2023 📊
  • The level of student participation in decision-making processes in Kosovo Universities – Cited by 2, 2021 🎓
  • The Difficult Relationship between the Kosovo Political Parties and Conservatism – Cited by 2, 2018 🗳️
  • Albanische Parteiprogramme im Balkanraum – Cited by 2, 2017 🗺️
  • Kosovar Society through Secularism and Religion – Cited by 2, 2013 ✝️🕌
  • Institutional and non-institutional actors in policy-making processes: A case study – Cited by 1, 2023 🏛️
  • Kosovo Society: Coexistence, Challenges, and Opportunities – Cited by 1, 2022 🤝

 

Devrim Burcu Eğilmez G | Political Science Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Devrim Burcu Eğilmez G | Political Science Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Devrim BurcuEğilmez G, İzmir University of Economics, Turkey

🌟 Dr. Devrim Burcu Eğilmez G. is a seasoned scholar in Political Science and Public Administration, specializing in Political Sociology, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory. With a Ph.D. from METU, his expertise spans various international platforms, including Northwestern University and the University of Leiden. His prolific publications and presentations reflect his dedication to research, notably on Ottoman history, political dialogue, and urban transformation. As an esteemed educator at İzmir University of Economics, he imparts knowledge on social sciences and history. His multilingual proficiency and commitment to academia shine through his diverse contributions. 📚

 

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📚 Education

Dr. D. Burcu Eğilmez G. is an accomplished scholar in Political Science and Public Administration, holding a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. from Middle East Technical University (METU), with a distinguished academic record.

🎓 Academic Experience

Dr. Eğilmez G. has taught a variety of courses at institutions such as İzmir University of Economics and Cyprus Social Sciences University, covering subjects like Sociology, Criminology, and Turkish History of Law.

🏆 Awards and Grants

Dr. Eğilmez G. has received awards and grants from prestigious institutions like the Turkish Fulbright Commission and İzmir University of Economics.

Research Focus

Dr. D. Burcu Eğilmez focuses her research on diverse themes within political science and cultural studies, with a particular emphasis on the Ottoman Empire, political sociology, and transnational cultural policies. Through her publications and contributions, she delves into topics such as urban transformation, tolerance discourse, and gender dynamics in historical and contemporary contexts. Dr. Eğilmez’s interdisciplinary approach and critical analysis shed light on complex socio-political phenomena, offering valuable insights into the intersections of power, culture, and identity. 🌍🔍

Publication Top Notes

İzmir’de kentsel dönüşüm ve dönüştürülemeyen zorunlu yoksulluk halleri

Politics, culture and media: neo-ottomanism as a transnational cultural policy on TRT El Arabia and TRT Avaz

Osmanlı imparatorluğu’nda hoşgörü sŏylemi (1545-1566)

Governing or repressing dissent via the politics of toleration: The Justice and Development Party versus the working class

Justice as the requirement of toleration: contemptuous tolerance and punitive intolerance in the sixteenth century Ottoman Empire

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nda Hoşgörü Söylemi

Metinlerarasılık Bağlamında Temaşa, Sinema, Tarih: Hacivat Karagöz Neden Öldürüldü?

Neither nationalism nor neo-Ottomanism but the winner is neo-liberal consumerism? Arts of the past

Marriage, Family and Gender in Karagöz and in Late Ottoman İstanbul

Karagöz ve Geç Osmanlı İstanbul’unda Evlilik, Aile ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet