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The Confrontation Clause And Forensic Autopsy Reports — A “Testimonial”, Marc D. Ginsberg

Louisiana Law Review

No abstract provided.

Honduras’ Political Violence Threatens To Undermine Its November Elections, Lauren Carasik

Media Presence

No abstract provided.

Appeals As One Of The Fundamental Human Rights, Blerim Krasniqi

UBT International Conference

Legislation for labor relation in Kosovo administered by UNMIK but even after the country’s independence, especially its implementation and efforts to reform them are subjects and issues which preoccupies the society and the employees in Kosovo. Establishment, enforcement and reformation of Labor Legislation in Kosovo after 1999 can be clearly divided into two periods such as: The period of UNMIK Administration until the entry into force of the labor legislation in the Republic of Kosovo and the second period the strengthening of labor legislations after the country’s independence. The process of reformation of labor legislation has indicated few tendencies for …

Enforcement Of Legislation For Labor In Kosovo And It’S Reformation, Blerim Krasniqi

UBT International Conference

Legislation for labor relation in Kosovo administered by UNMIK but even after the country’s independence, especially its implementation and efforts to reform them are subjects and issues which preoccupies the society and the employees in Kosovo. Establishment, enforcement and reformation of Labor Legislation in Kosovo after 1999 can be clearly divided into two periods such as: The period of UNMIK Administration until the entry into force of the labor legislation in the Republic of Kosovo and the second period the strengthening of labor legislations after the country’s independence. The process of reformation of labor legislation has indicated few tendencies for …

Estimation And Improvements Of The Fundamental Qos In Networks With Random Topologies, Zhilbert Tafa

UBT International Conference

The computer communication paradigm is moving towards the ubiquitous computing and Internet of Things (IoT). Small autonomous wirelessly networked devices are becoming more and more present in monitoring and automation of every human interaction with the environment, as well as in collecting various other information from the physical world. Applications, such as remote health monitoring, intelligent homes, early fire, volcano, and earthquake detection, traffic congestion prevention etc., are already present and all share the similar networking philosophy. An additional challenging for the scientific and engineering world is the appropriateness of the alike networks which are to be deployed in the …

The Development Of It And Telnet And Its Impact In Business Security (Non Security), Musa Tahiraj

UBT International Conference

During the years, the people are more hungry for faster doing processes and works. There always is high possibility for loss business and markets by different attacks in different layers. In this paper is presented which are the challenges faced with information security on businesses during the rapid development IT and Telnet. This challenge requires stable technology, the standard platform and especially policies and rules for implementation security steps through those rapid changes in technology. In the paper are presented some of statistical review about the causes of information damage, which are advantages and weaknesses using new information technology. At …

Legislative Framework Of The Republic Of Kosovo In The Area Of Border And Migration And Its Accordance With Eu Acquis, Shkelzen Sopjani

UBT International Conference

The area of border and migration is fairly new in Kosovo, especially when considering legislation adopted and en-force related to this area. The initial Law (Law on Foreigners) dealing with migration was drafted only in 2008 (after Kosovo declared its independence) and entered into force in 2009, while the first legislative piece that ‘dealt’ with border and migration was adopted only in 2005, that was the UNMIK Regulation No. 2005/16, approved by the Special Representative of the Secretary General of UN. This regulation (on the Movement of Persons Into and Out of Kosovo) consisted of only 28 articles and covered …

Planning For The Development Of Tourism In The Natural And Archeological Park Of Orikum, Florian Nepravishta, Armand Vokshi

UBT International Conference

The questions posed by the sustainable development of the natural and heritage sites have opened the discussion of new ways of planning these tourist territories. The aim of this paper is to show, by means of Orikum case study, how planning can contribute to the natural and cultural preservation, as well as to the tourism development. The paper opens by describing the main relevant contextual factors that have influenced the tourism market. It follows with the theoretical background and some definitions. In the next section it focuses on national strategies for the tourism development, describing the potentials, possible scenarios for …

Effects Of Buildings And Environment In Our Everyday Life, Arlinda Sheqiri

UBT International Conference

This article investigates effects of buildings and environment in our everyday life process. A building and its environment will determinate how people lives and how happy they will be. When it comes to a special type of buildings like Kindergarten, Schools this issue becomes even more delicate and complex. The complexity that those types of buildings bear to itself is really national responsibility and should take all attention not only by municipality, governance, politics, but even by society itself. This article will explore the effects of the buildings and environment on children’s well being, and education. Schooling has direct effects …

Flexible Use And Aplication Of Energy Efficiency Measures In Existing Multi-Residential Buildings, Sadije Kelmendi, Vlora Aliu

UBT International Conference

Recent trends in energy efficiency around the world and implementation of flexible housing are taking a big burst of development. Nanotechnology and thermal insulation materials along with photovoltaic panels will be explored in residential facilities. Needs for higher comfort and the socio-economic situation ask for research, use of eco systems and innovative solutions. The case study will be the collective residential building near the Swiss Diamond Hotel in Mother Teresa Square in Prishtina. Some of the proposed interventions will be manoeuvrings with flexible housing units, intervention on the facade with the nanotechnology insulating material as well as covering one part …

Improving Energy Efficiency In Buildings In Republic Of Kosovo, Ferhat Bejtullahu

UBT International Conference

The building sector is responsible for a substantial part of energy use in Europe and Kosovo. Buildings in Kosovo account for 40 % of the total energy demand, but the building sector pays little or no attention to energy efficiency. The most relevant laws (Energy Efficiency law is in force since July 2011), administrative instructions, regulations and strategic documents in field of energy efficiency are almost completed but implementation and enforcement is still very weak.

Despite all this laws, new regulations and other measures that regulates technical requirements for thermal energy saving and thermal protection, application and management faces difficulties …

The Development Of The Tax System In Albania, Luciana Koprencka, Fioralba Velaj, Migena Petani

UBT International Conference

Development of the tax system in all countries where the economic and political responses.In Albania as a totalitarian society, through the tax system was intended total abolition of private property by changing the structure of income in favor of the state sector income. The tax system contained local and national system of taxes, which were mandatory defined by law, poured on the budget, in a certain amount the amount and period of time. Finances during socialism period were estimated as the most important levers of economic management. They rely on planning and centralization, provided only in terms of the way …

Urban Land Management Policy For The Central And Local Government In Albania, Gjergi Thomai, Daniel Guralumi, Iva Mezezi

UBT International Conference

The peculiar character of urban land influences the urban land market: (i) Land is physically undepreciable and is not influenced by time. (ii) Land is not transportable, (iii) Land is limited in quantity and its supply cannot be increased, and (iv) Land is used not only for production purposes but also as a long-term investment or as a basis for savings. Urban land management is a complex and highly dynamic situation that requires:

• knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and processes of urban growth in a segmented and unregulated land driven market;
• capacity to formulate strategic approaches to planning and …

Building Typology In Kosovo Based On It's Thermal Characteristics, Luljeta Hoxha, Kadrush Latifj, Nafije Gashi, Lutfje Dervishi

UBT International Conference

Each country should develop it's own building typology. For this purpose the state must have a system of classification defined by year of construction, building function and size of the existing buildings. It should then find examples that represent that category. The relevant data of these objects (external walls, windows, exterior doors, roof and slab above the ground), along with their respective photographs of buildings create countries typology. Its importance lies in the fact that when the object is being renovated regarding energy savings, rising the comfort or simply to maintain the structure of the building must know in advance …

Analysis On Energy Consumption In The Health Sector And Energy Saving Measures, Kadrush Latifi, Nafjie Gashi, Luljeta Hoxha, Mehmet Qelaj, Driton Ademj

UBT International Conference

The services sector within which is also the Health Sector is a sector with particular importance given that the majority of consumers in this sector are public services consumers. Under Directive 2006/32/EC this sector should play promoter role of developments in terms of improving energy efficiency. Given the fact that many projects in the field of energy efficiency mainly funded by donors aimed the Public Health sector because besides achieving energy savings there should also be reached the comfort level within the building as most of the Health care buildings in Kosovo lack the basic comfort level regarding internal temperature, …

Urbanization And Socio-Urban Developments In Prishtina In Post-Conflict Period, Besim Gollopeni

UBT International Conference

At the beginning of the XXI century, the life started to be very dynamic in Kosovo with emphasis on large urban centers. Ruined houses started to be reconstructed, new houses were built, and small and medium enterprises were established, as well as new institutions. Thus, the migration of population simultaneously occurred from small urban centers and rural areas to large urban centers, and developments were particularly focused in Prishtina. The growth of urban population in Prishtina happened for many reasons, but I will mention the most important ones such as: Establishment of the entire central administration, public/private universities and health …

The Analysis Of Interface Of Social-Technical Aspects Within Transport Planning And Urban Design, Ylber Limani, Binak Beqaj, Vlora Aliu

UBT International Conference

This paper discusses the essentials of social-technical aspects of urban development and transport planning. It describes the role and position of human factor in urban development and transport planning and its interface with technical elements. The paper argues the possibilities of optimization of the correlation between human factors and technical elements using the social-technical insights related turban design and transport planning. The research methodology has been based on qualitative empirical and theoretical approaches using the methods of combination the direct observation and the analysis of documents, and the literature. The working methodology has been based on the concept of organizational …

The Effects Of Self-Esteem, Virtuousness And Work Values On The Ethical Behaviors: An Empirical Study In The Hotel Industry, Pelin Kanten, Murat Yesiltas, Selahattin Kanten

UBT International Conference

This study investigates the impact of self-esteem, virtuousness and work values on ethical behaviors. In literature, studies suggest that individual and organizational factors as an important determinant or precursor of ethical behaviors. However, there has been relatively little substantive research focusing on these issues. In this respect, significant findings have been collected as a result of a research conducted on 174 employees of ten hotel enterprises in Turkey. Based on the findings, significant relationships have been observed among self-esteem, virtuousness, work values and ethical behaviors. Accordingly, one of the dimensions of virtuousness and self-esteem affect ethical behaviors positively. Moreover, dimensions …

Discovering Ict Tools Resources On Web To Support The Child Development, Eva Cipi

UBT International Conference

This work summarizes the findings of a research effort undertaken to understand the links between child mental health and the uses of Information and Communication Technologies ICT. It is based on research conducted in the web aiming to identify the powerful role of ICT& multimedia tools on educational development process of yang people. Bringing a lot of web resources, this work aim to promote new methodologies on making easier the overall education process on schools. The research involves three stages starting from a short survey of children health across specific educational stages. Then we analyze and suggest specific conditions to …

Employment Challenges For Persons With Disabilities (Pwd) A Case Study Of Macedonia, Nehat Ramadani, Violeta Madzova

UBT International Conference

This paper raises the issue of employability of Persons with Disabilities in Macedonia. Theoretically reviews the Medical and Social models of Persons with Disabilities (PWD), as well as analyses the international disability rights instruments – UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – and the European Union legislation – Directive on Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation. The paper thoroughly describes the legislative and strategic framework of Macedonia attempting employment of PWD. It concludes that Macedonia is significantly lagging behind in reforming its social service sector, particularly its system for employment protection of PWD. Public support for employment …

Family Friendly Policies In Organizations And Their Effects On Work-Life Balance, Work Alienation And Life Satisfaction, Pelin Kanten

UBT International Conference

This study aims to research the effect of family-friendly policies on work-life balance, work alienation, and life satisfaction. In the literature studies suggest that, family-friendly policies are evaluated within the scope of human resource management practices; they are associated with positive individual and organizational outcomes. Accordingly, this study deals with work-life balance, work alienation and life satisfaction variables which are expected to be affected by family-friendly policies. In order to examine the effect of family-friendly policies on these variables, 208 people employed in three different marble companies in Turkey are included in the research. Based on the findings, there are …

Family Affairs Newsletter 2013-11-02, Zack Paakkonen

Family Affairs newsletter (2004-2016)

FAMILY AFFAIRS was a free, twice-a-month, social activities newsletter for the GLBTQI (gay/lesbian/bisexual/trans/queer/intersex) community, sent out around the 1st and 15th of each month. It covered the State of Maine only. The list was begun and maintained for many years by Jean Vermette in Bangor, and later operated by Zack Paakkonen of Portland. Over the years it evolved from a social activities newsletter into a business directory, classified ad service, and community bulletin board.

November 2, 2013 (Pages 6479-6630), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 43 (2013)

No abstract provided.

Windsor's Purgatory: State Doma's Can't Stabilize Straight Marriages, But They Can Still Prevent Gay Marriage, Deirdre Bowen

Denver Law Review Forum

No abstract provided.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, December 2, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Special Meeting

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Illegal Serbian Structures In The Republic Of Kosovo Why These Structures Are Illegal And Not Paralel?, Behar Selimi

UBT International Conference

The phenomenon of parallel structures or “a state within a state” is not new. The occurrence of the creation and operation of parallel institutions representing popular sovereignty is a socio-political phenomenon that accompanies transition societies. Such are considered societies emerging from colonization and those emerging from the process of revolutionary and evolutionary transformations of the communist system. However not all such structures that considers their activity to be parallel, ar as such. Number of these structures appears to be illegal and their actions are considered to be illegal. With regard to the Serbian illegal structures operating in Republic of Kosovo, …

A Web-Based Platform For E-Learning And Blended Learning In Modelling And Simulation, Martin Bicher, Irene Hafner, Andreas Bauer, Carina Pöll, Niki Popper, Felix Breitenecker

UBT International Conference

The Mathematics Modelling and Tools (MMT) e-learning system is a platform used for supporting lectures and tutoring at the Vienna University and Technology. Additionally to traditional e-learning properties like up- and download of lecture notes, videos and slides the MMT system provides the surface for a virtual modelling and simulation laboratory. Very powerful calculation software like MATLAB, Java or Octave, running in behind, allows experimenting with targeted modelling and simulation examples prepared and developed by experts. These are first of all used to support the presentation directly at the lecture and can afterwards be accessed by students given a password …

Merging Small Administrative Units In Albania The Need For New Reforms In Local Governemnt, Arben Hysi

UBT International Conference

One of the most important process of democratization, which Albania is faced after years 90,Is the decentralization of Local Governance. Albanian’s local Government Structure is based on European cart of local Government Autonomy and Albanian Legislation. Despite some recent amendments to legislation, it is inadequate for the new social and economic developments.Although some improvements have been evident, the migration from rural areas, social And economic issues, high index level of corruption, lack of expertise leads to inefficiency In the procurement of public services. As consequences re-organization of Local Government is a necessity. This paper discusses the services provided by and …

Public Management, Public Administration, Public Policies And Antidiscrimination Measures In Kosovo, Shkendije (Demalijaj) Ukaj

UBT International Conference

One of the main motivations for the implementation of public administration reform in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe is the entry into the European Union, such a thing is true for the Republic of Kosovo. Public administration of any state that will approach the European Union should reach the level of confidence in the implementation of the acquis communautaire and the quality level of the administration which exists within the European Administrative space. Public administration refers to the work that perform governmental institutions and includes the development and implementation of public policies. Political parties adopt inclusive models of …

Childcare And Youth Training And Technical Assistance Project (Cyttap) November 2013 Evaluation Report, Kit Alviz, Tonia Durden

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools: Faculty Publications

The Childcare and Youth Training and Technical Assistance Project (CYTTAP) works to improve the quality and quantity of child care in states with high densities of off-installation military families. From November 2011 through October 2013, childcare providers and early childhood education professionals attended face-to-face trainings, train-the-trainer events, and low- or no-cost online trainings. Trainings included Better Kid Care (face-to-face trainings covering a wide range of topics including partnerships with parents, health and safety, nutrition and physical activity, and curriculum planning); I Am Moving, I Am Learning (face-to-face training to prevent childhood obesity); and Rock Solid Foundations (a series of programs …