Department of Governance, Political Science and Communication

The Department of Governance, Political Science and Communication conducts basic and applied research activities, studies, development projects and other creative and innovative activities, in accordance with the Regulation and Institutional Development Strategy of UniBa.

This Department supports the integration of scientific research and teaching activity in cooperation with other relevant institutional units.

The scientific-research activity carried out in the Department, aims to support the development of the institution and the country, increase the quality of education as well as enable academic staff and students to gain skills for independent research, for a professional and sustainable developmentand academic career.

Document(s) and Link:

- Participation in the Jeann Monnet Conference

- Scientific research and its role in the process of knowledge transfer and developments. Research Centers as its cultivators

- PhD. E. Kristo – Book: Selected Journalism Writings: 2000–2020

- Ph.D. Ilir Caka – Publications

- Dr. Santo Vuono – Publications

- Dr. Santo Vuono – Dialettica lessicale, metafora concettuale e standardizzazione semantico-retorica del linguaggio cognitivo in La stella più preziosa

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Department of Law

The Department of Law develops scientific research activity in the main fields of law, including public, private, criminal and international law. Its work addresses justice reform, rule of law, constitutional and administrative developments, human rights, gender equality, consumer protection, European Union law approximation and the protection of fundamental rights.

Through research activity, scientific publications, conference participation, proceedings and staff academic contributions, the department supports the development of legal scholarship, institutional strengthening and the connection between teaching, research and professional practice.

Document(s) and Link:

- Research Activity of the Department of Law (PDF)

- Law Staff Publications – 20.05.2026 (PDF)

- 15th International Conference Proceedings: Comparative Studies in Modern Society 2020–2021 (PDF)

- ICSNS XXXII 2024 Berlin Proceedings (PDF)

- ICSNS XXXXIII November 2025 Proceedings (PDF)

- Adolescents, Cyberbullying and the Law (PDF)

- The Albanian State’s Responsibility for Prosecuting Perpetrators of Violence Against Women and Girls (PDF)

- Between Normative Progress and Lived Inequality: Gender Equality and Women’s Rights Protection (PDF)

- Case Study on the Integration Process of Albania Towards the EU: Harmonisation of Domestic Legislation (PDF)

- Confiscation of Criminal Assets in Albania: Financial Law Instruments (PDF)

- Consumer Protection Policy in the EU (PDF)

- Criminal Responsibility of Accomplices in Committing a Criminal Offence (PDF)

- Enterprises in Yugoslavia as a Specialty of the Workers’ Self-Management System During Socialism 1945–1990 (PDF)

- Formal Equality, Fragile Power: Women’s Leadership in Albania and the EU (PDF)

- Gender Equality in Albania in the Limelight of EU Law (PDF)

- Legal and Social Challenges for Complete Reporting of Violence Against Women (PDF)

- The Process of Criminal Assets Confiscation and Constitutional Guarantees (PDF)

- A Retrospective Look at the Balkan Wars of 1912–1913 (PDF)

- The Right to Appeal for Customs Sanctions in Albania in View of Article 13 of the ECHR (PDF)

- The Right to Appeal for Customs Sanctions in Albania in View of Article 13 of the ECHR – EJELS 2023 (PDF)

- Some Constitutional and Legal Aspects of Gender Equality in Albanian Law (PDF)

- Some Legal Issues Related to the Proceeds of Money Laundering Offence and Case Law (PDF)

- The Right to a Fair Trial as a Component of Due Process (PDF)

- Women’s Inclusion in STEM Fields in Albania: From Obstacles to Potential (PDF)

- Elizabeta Imeraj – Certificate ICSNS XXXXV 2026 (PDF)

- Flutur Shabani – Certificate ICSNS XXXXIII 2025 (PDF)

- Flutur Shabani – Certificate ICSNS XXXXIV 2025 (PDF)

- Flutur Shabani – Certificate ICSNS XXXXV 2026 (PDF)

- Flutur Shabani – Certificate ICSNS XXXXVI 2026 (PDF)

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Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Finance

The Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Finance carries out a wide range of teaching and research activities in the general fields of economics. The scientific-research activity is one of the main missions of the Department, which aims to support all developments in the field of economics, evaluating as essential a knowledge-oriented economy. For this purpose, the academic and scientific activity of the Department focuses on a number of academic disciplines in the field of finance, accounting, economics, management and marketing to understand the phenomena, innovations and numerous issues in these fields. In general, the Department focuses on research in the field of research methodology and methods, financial markets, financial reporting, auditing, accounting, public finance, fiscal policy, investment, public administration, business management, etc. The heterogeneous composition of the department promotes multidisciplinary scientific research and bringsrequiredresults by market needs.

Applied Research and Innovation in the department as part and of the University as a whole, in close cooperation with the Institutes of Applied Research and Innovation, Centers and Laboratories, Programs, Projects or Real Enterprises, aims to create and be part of a national and regional ecosystem, integrated with the real world of Finance, Banking, Management, Marketing, etc. This research is embodied in concrete initiatives and elements of an innovative ecosystem such as incubators, startups, co-working spaces, forums, etc, new products and services generated by many actors such as academics and students of not only the university, businesses and civil society.

The department also develops consolidated research in economics, management, marketing, innovation and finance, with applied projects that support business and entrepreneurship development. Its academic staff contribute through publications, national and international conferences and doctoral research, strengthening the connection between research, teaching and professional practice.

Document(s) and Link:

- The microcredit impact on saving deposits.A case of Albania

- The effect of interest rate n householde consumption,case of Albania

- Cost method effectiveness analyses case study – fixed telecommunication in Albania

- Continuous Improvement of Financial Reporting through Monitoring the Enforceability of Accounting Standards

- Research Activity Description of the Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Finance (PDF)

- Analysis of Tax Reforms and Their Effect on Albanian Businesses’ Attitudes (PDF)

- Applying Artificial Intelligence to Digital Marketing: Opportunities and Challenges for the Marketer (PDF)

- Artificial Intelligence and Its Utility in Financial Market (PDF)

- Assessing Tourism Service Trade Barrier Removal and the Dynamics on Innovation: Albania–EU (PDF)

- Blended Learning Perceptions in First-Time and Experienced Users (PDF)

- Blue Economy Challenge for Albania – Full Article (PDF)

- Blue Economy Challenge for Albania – Abstract (PDF)

- Brand Influence on Consumers’ Taste: An Albanian Perspective (PDF)

- COVID-19 Impact on Tourism Sector, Response, Policy Innovation (PDF)

- Digital Marketing of Blue Tourism in a Transition Country (PDF)

- Digital Poverty and the Role of Technology in Promoting Economic Inclusion (PDF)

- Instructional Leadership: Perceptions and Experiences from the IAPU School of Directors in Albania (PDF)

- Economic Impacts of an Earthquake Disaster and COVID-19 in Albania (PDF)

- Edvin Stefani – Normative Taxation (PDF)

- Edvin Stefani – Positive Taxation (PDF)

- Examining the Green Economy and Green Innovation: The Case of Albania (PDF)

- FinTech, Opportunities and Threats in Day-to-Day Professional Activities of an Accountant Officer (PDF)

- Globalization in the Banking Sector of the Western Balkans: A Panel Data Review (PDF)

- Impact of Big Data Utilisation on Customer Personalization in Albanian Tourism Digital Marketing (PDF)

- Impact of Economic and Policy Reforms of the European Union in Albania (PDF)

- Impact of Sustainable Finance Markets on Corporate Conduct (PDF)

- Impact of Unethical Cannabis Marketing and Its Legal Status on Albanian Consumers (PDF)

- Implementation of Blended Learning in a Higher Education Institution in Albania (PDF)

- Implementing Environmental Education for a Sustainable Citizenship (PDF)

- Linking Open Innovation to Firm Performance through Innovation Capability and Business Model Innovation (PDF)

- The Local Community Perception of Rural Tourism Impact: Case of Valbona (PDF)

- Marketing and Green Buying Behavior: The Case of Albania – Final Version (PDF)

- Marketing and Green Buying Behavior: The Case of Albania – Conference Version (PDF)

- Organizational Innovation and Firm Performance: A Study of Albanian Firms (PDF)

- Performance Audit Role in the Quality of Public Services and Social Welfare: Tirana Municipality Case Study (PDF)

- The Potential of the Green Economy as a Means of Financial and Green Innovation in Albania (PDF)

- Public Procurement as a Demand-Side Innovation Policy Tool (PDF)

- The Role of Good Governance in the Performance of a Public Entity: The Case of ARDA (PDF)

- The Role of Governance in Improving Agricultural Sector Issues: AZHBR Case Study (PDF)

- Self-Efficacy and Student Satisfaction in the Context of Blended Learning Courses (PDF)

- Social Protection Expenditure and Sustainable Development for Reduced Inequalities: Albania (PDF)

- Solar Power Electricity in Public Buildings: Eco-Friendly Energy Solution (PDF)

- Student Perception and Behavioral Changes in Blended Learning Implementation (PDF)

- Sustainable and Blue Tourism in the Light of E-Commerce Development and Economic Growth (PDF)

- Territorial Impact of the Agriculture Vocational Education in Albania (PDF)

- Trends of Blue Economy and Digital Marketing Worldwide: A Bibliometric Analysis (PDF)