20th Annual International & Interdisciplinary Conference
University Luigj Gurakuqi Shkoder, ALBANIA
14-15 November 2025
Deadline for abstracts: 10 October 2025, 24.00
[Co-presence & Online]
“Development in Turbulent Time” 20th Annual International & Interdisciplinary Conference of International Partners
5th Annual Conference of Center for School Leadership (CSL – AADF)
6th Conference of the Balkan Sociological Forum (BSF)
4th Conference of LTC and Polis Publications
The aim of the 20th Annual International Conference is to bring together researchers from all fields of research, as well as students and interested individuals from the Balkans, Europe and other parts of the world, to present studies and exchange ideas on the topic "Development in Turbulent Time".
This is an interdisciplinary conference. It aims to address development in all dimensions, such as social, environmental, cultural, economic, institutional and other aspects. The conference is an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between researchers and regional and international partners.
The conference will be held together with the 5th Annual Conference of the School of Directors (Tirana, Albania) and the 4th Annual Conference of LTC and “Polis” Publications.
This conference alternates every year between Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia. After the conference of Pristine (2024), Vlora (Albania) 2023, Gjilan (Kosovo, 2022), Korca (Albania, 2021), Prizren (Kosovo, 2020), Durres (Albania, 2019), Mitrovica (Kosovo, 2018) etc., the next conference will be held in the University Luigj Gurakuqi Shkoder, Albania.
Based on the signed agreements with the respective universities, the following annual conferences will be held in:
University Fehmi Agani of Gjakova, Kosovo (2026, 21st Annual)
Albanian Academy of Science, Tirana – Albania (2027, 22nd Annual)
University Haxhi Zeka Peje, Kosovo (2028, 23rd Annual)
University Aleksander Xhuvani Elbasan – Albania (2029, 24th Annual)
South East European University & Mother Teresa University, North Macedonia (2030, 25th Annual).
Organizing Institutions:
University Luigj Gurakuqi Shkoder, ALBANIA
CSL – AADF Center for School Leadership, ALBANIA (5th Annual Conference)
Universal Peace Federation, UPF
La Sapienza University Roma, ITALY
LTC Agency & Polis Publications (4th Annual Conference)
University Fehmi Agani of Gjakova, KOSOVA
South East European University, North Macedonia
University Haxhi Zeka Peje, KOSOVO
University Aleksander Moisiu Durres, ALBANIA
AAB College, KOSOVO
National Association of Sociologists - Associacione Nazionale Sociologi (ANS), ITALY
Dardania College, KOSOVO
University of Mitrovica Isa Boletini, KOSOVO
University Ukshin Hoti Prizren, KOSOVO
University Fan S. Noli of Korca, ALBANIA
Institute of Sociology, Demographic Research and Innovation - ISDI, KOSOVA
Institute of Science and Technology - INSI, KOSOVO
University Ismail Qemali Vlora, ALBANIA
Albanian Institute of Sociology - Albanian Sociological Association (20th Annual International Conference)
International Sociological Association, ISA
Balkan Sociological Forum, BSF
(to be confirmed before 31 january 2025)
Place & Time:
University Luigj Gurakuqi Shkoder, ALBANIA
14-15 November 2025
Deadline for abstract submission:
10 October 2025, 24.00
Chair of the Conference:
Prof. Dr. Tonin GJURAJ - Rector, University Luigj Gurakuqi Shkoder, ALBANIA
Coordinator of partner institutions:
Prof. Dr. Leke SOKOLI - Albanian Institute of Sociology, ALBANIA
Prof. Asoc. Dr. Besim GOLLOPENI - UMIB & Institute of Sociology, Demographic Research and Innovation - ISDI, KOSOVA
Conference Coordinators:
Prof. Dr. Paulina HOTI – Academic Vice Rector, University Luigj Gurakuqi Shkoder
Dr. Jola KEPI – Executive Director, Center for School Leadership, CSL-AADF, ALBANIA
Chair of the Local Organizing Committee:
Admir URUÇI - Administrator, University Luigj Gurakuqi Shkoder, ALBANIA
Conference themes:
I. Central Theme: “Development in Turbulent Time”
II. Other themes: by 14 Sections (CSL - TS13)
CSL. Fifth Annual Conference of School Leadership (CSL - AADF)
TS01. Culture, Arts, Public Sphere and Communication
TS02. Population, Migration and Diaspora
TS04. Politics, Democracy, Integration and Law
TS05. Religion, Collective Behavior and Social Movements
TS06. Marriage, Family, Welfare, Social Policy and Community
TS07. Childhood, Youth, Leisure, Aging and Gender
TS08. Work, Professions, Organization, Urban and Rural Affairs
TS09. Comparative, Historical, Regional, Global and Future Studies
TS10. Security, Medicine, Public Health, Deviance and Social Control
TS11. Ethnic Relations, Nationalism, Human Rights
TS12. Environment, Economy, Tourism and Development
TS13. Science, Technology, Digitalization and Innovation
Special and Joint Sessions: to be decided before 30 July 2025
Registration fee:
This conference is based on Institutional Contributions. And there is no fee of participation for Members of all Organizing Institutions, in Good Standing.
But, the conference is open for participants from all over the world. And unable to cover the costs of the conference, a participation fee will be applied by category of countries, based on World Bank rankings, October 2024
(A, B, C Countries; www.worldbank.org).
The fee of participation, by the Category of the Countries:
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Categories of the Countries |
Fee of Participation |
Including full paper with ISBN Code or with ISSN Code |
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Category A: High Income |
70 EUR |
+ 70 EUR |
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Category B: Upper middle income |
50 EUR |
+ 60 EUR |
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Category C: Low income |
30 EUR |
+ 50 EUR |
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Members in GOOD STANDING of Permanent & Organizing Institutions (Contributors) |
No fee of participation for Members of all Organizing Institutions, in Good Standing |
50 EUR |
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Categories of the Countries: The World Bank, www.worldbank.org ; Or: http://www.isa-sociology.org/en/membership/table-of-economies-by-category/ |
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Publications/documents:
1. Proceedings with ISBN code [which includes the program, organizers, plenary sessions, thematic scientific sessions, special sessions, abstracts, or even full papers, up to the index of participants, etc.)]
2. Individual Certificate "for participation and presentation of the paper"
3. Full Papers, in proceedings with code ISBN (optional).
4. Publication, as an article in the international scientific journal "Social Studies" with ISSN Code [ISSN 2309-3455] also noting "Presented in the International Conference..." (Optional), Link: https://www.sociology.al/en/social-studies-journal )
How to present a paper?
1. Choose the Session (CSL – ST13) to which you wish to participate;
2. Fill out the Abstract Submission Form and submit to the Conference Secretary. E-mail: unishkodra.conf2025@gmail.com
Please don’t submit more than two abstracts for the entire conference. In case when two abstracts are submitted those must not refer to the same Thematic Session;
3. Wait for the confirmation of abstract receipt; those who do not receive confirmation within 10 days should contact the secretary of the conference;
E-mail: unishkodra.conf2025@gmail.com
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: https://www.sociology.al/en/conferences/call-papers
Select a Thematic Session (CSL – ST13) to which you wish to participate
Fill out the Abstract Submission Form
Submit
Chair of the Secretary of the conference:
Elda KUTROLLI - AIS-ALBSA Secretariat
E-mail: conference@sociology.al
and/or
E-mail: unishkodra.conf2025@gmail.com
Mob. 00355692044722/00355694067682
We are looking forward to meeting you in SHKODER -ALBANIA in November 2025 !