International Interdisciplinary Conference:
“Comparative Studies in Modern Society; Balkans in European and Global Context”
[At site or Online]
(Postponed from November 2020 to March 2021 due to Covid-19 Pandemic)
Organizers:
University of Prizren Ukshin Hoti, KOSOVO
University Aleksander Moisiu of Durres, ALBANIA
University of Mitrovica Isa Boletini, KOSOVO
University Fan S. Noli of Korca, ALBANIA
Institute for Science and Technology (INSI), KOSOVO
Int. Institute of Political and Social Studies (IPSS)
International Sociological Association (ISA)
Albanian Sociological Association (ALBSA) - Albanian Institute of Sociology (AIS)
(15th Annual International Conference)
Balkan Sociological Forum (BSF)
(The 4th Conference of Balkan Sociological Forum)
Place and Time:
University of Prizren Ukshin Hoti, KOSOVO
19-20 March 2021
New Deadlines for abstract submission:
19 January 2021; 24.00 GMT
Co-Chairs of the Conference:
Prof. As. Dr. Ismet TEMAJ
Rector, University of Prizren Ukshin Hoti, KOSOVO
Prof. Dr. Kseanela SOTIROFSKI
Rector, University Aleksander Moisiu of Durres, ALBANIA
Conference Coordinators:
Rifat MORINA - University of Prizren Ukshin Hoti
Agri SOKOLI - Int. Institute of Political and Social Studies, IPSS
Conference themes:
I. Central Theme: “Comparative Studies in Modern Society; Balkans in European and Global Context”
II. Other themes by 15 permanent Thematic Sections (TS01-TS15):
TS01. Public sphere, Communication, Culture & Art
TS02. Population and Migration
TS04. Political Studies and Law Issues
TS05. Religion, Collective Behavior and Social Movements
TS06. Marriage, Family and Community
TS07. Integration and Globalization
TS08. Childhood, Youth and Gender
TS09. Work, Professions and Organization
TS10. Theoretical, Comparative, Regional and Historical Studies
TS11. Deviance, Criminology, Public Health and Security
TS12. Ethnic Relations, Nationalism, Human Rights
TS13. Environment, Economy, Tourism and Development
TS14. Science, Technology and Innovation
[Comparative Studies in Students Scientific Papers]
III. 4th International Conference of the Balkan Sociological Forum (BSF):
“The Balkans - a Comparative and Integrative Approach”
Particular circumstances of COVID-19 pandemic
Taking into account the particular circumstances of COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will be carried out both physically (University of Prizren) and virtually (online) through three different modes of participation:
1. Live event, in presence
2. Live event, online, Zoom platform
3. Asynchronous communication, online, YouTube video presentations
Registration fee:
Unable to cover the costs of the conference, a participation fee will be applied by category of countries, based on World Bank rankings
(A, B, C Countries; www.worldbank.org).
The fee of participation, by the Category of the Countries:
Categories of the Countries |
Fee of Participation |
Including an article in the Scientific Journal "Social Studies" (8 pages, with 2200 characters) |
Category A: High Income |
70 EUR |
110 EUR |
Category B: Upper middle income |
50 EUR |
90 EUR |
Category C: Low income |
30 EUR |
70 EUR |
Members in GOOD STANDING of Permanent & Institutional Contributors |
No fee of participation (for early bird applications; with deadline: 31 December 2020, 24.00 GMT) |
40 EUR |
Categories of the Countries: The World Bank, www.worldbank.org ; Or: http://www.isa-sociology.org/en/membership/table-of-economies-by-category/ Social Studies Journal; print & online. Link: https://www.sociology.al/en/social-studies-journal |
Publishing:
1. Proceedings (Program and Abstracts Book, organizers, plenary sessions, thematic sessions, Index Presenters etc.);
2. In Special Issue of the International Scientific Journal “Social Studies” (ISSN 2309-3455, print)
How to present a paper?
1. Choose the Session (Thematic Sections: ST01 – ST15) to which you wish to participate;
2. Fill out the Abstract Submission Form and submit to the Conference Secretary. Please don’t submit more than two abstracts for the entire conference. In case when two abstracts are submitted those must not refer to a single Thematic Section;
3. Wait for the confirmation of abstract receipt; those who do not receive confirmation within 10 days should contact the secretary of the conference;
4. Wait for the Acceptance Letter;
5. Contact with Secretary of the conference for the registration procedures;
6. Take the confirmation of the registration.
How to Submit Abstracts Online
Go to: www.sociology.al
Click: Conferences – Call for papers - Online abstracts submission”
Select a Thematic Session
Fill out the Paper Proposal Form/Abstract Submission Form & Submit
Secretary of the conference:
Elda KUTROLLI, AIS-ALBSA
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
We are looking forward to meeting you in Prizren, KOSOVO in March 2021!