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Why History Matters For Media Literacy Education, Michael Robbgrieco

Journal of Media Literacy Education

The ways people have publicly discussed and written about media literacy in the past have great bearing on how citizens, educators and learners are able to think about and practice their own media literacy. Our concepts of media literacy have evolved over time in response to changing contexts of media studies and educational discourses as well as changes in communication technologies, media industries, politics, and popular culture. My research on the history of Media&Values magazine 1977-1993, made possible by the Elizabeth Thoman Media Literacy Archive, illustrates how tracing developments of media literacy concepts over time can give us much needed …

Creating Critical Viewers, Renee Cherow-O'Leary

Journal of Media Literacy Education

This essay is a personal reflection on the implementation of Creating Critical Viewers, a national media literacy program sponsored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), an industry association, in 1995. The television industry’s decision to develop a media literacy curriculum in the 1990s was a powerful statement by certain broadcasters to take seriously the ethical and social questions being raised about the impact of their work and to learn how to address those questions through education.

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Application Of Eva (Economic Value Added) In Public Companies: Case Of Post And Telecommunication Of Kosova (Ptk), Uragan Alija

UBT International Conference

The Competitive companies, irrelevant of being public or private, in order to remain competitive and performing well, need and must be interested towards developing and establishing adequate performance measurement and management systems. Given the revolution of economic profit that for several decades have joined the field of corporate finance, there is a need to review existing performance management systems and provide guidance in continuous use of existing systems, or provide another view of successful innovations used by other companies and explore opportunities in adopting for internal company use. This paper examines the existing performance management system in the Post and …

Sales Approach In Driving Pharmaceutical Industry In Kosovo, Uragan Alija

UBT International Conference

Ongoing competition between international pharma companies and local companies has brought the pharmaceutical sales and marketing approach in Kosovo in a very complex level. In particular, the paper looks at the perspective of a local pharmaceutical producer in Kosovo facing challenges in the pharmaceutical market in Kosovo. Current methodology of sales and marketing approach needs to be revisited and strategies of these companies need to include more innovative approaches in order to institute a differentiated approach between these companies. This paper looks at the current approach of companies, positive and negative remarks of these approaches of perception by both medical …

Is There A European Innovation Crisis!? The Impact Of Product And Labour Market Deregulation, Armend Muja

UBT International Conference

Economists have often talked about the European Paradox:” - Europe having the necessary knowledge and research but failing to utilize these advantages and bring them to the markets. The perception, largely attributable to the media reporting, is that Europe lags behind the United States in innovation. While it is true that most of the e-commerce innovations were developed in the United States, Europe’s economies did well over the 1990s despite the lack of major breakthroughs in hightech sphere. Thus, it is hard to say that Europe is facing an innovation crisis, and I will argue that Europe has other advantages …

Best Practices Of Consuming Linked Open Data, Arbër Beshiri, Joana Mita, Anja Vangieli

UBT International Conference

The term Linked Data is defined as a set of best practices for publishing and interlinking structured data on the web. These best practices were introduced by Tim Berners-Lee and are also known as principles. These best practices are used by the vast majority of data providers leading to the establishment of a global data space known as the web of data. In this paper will analyze and explore the technical principles of Linked Data, the best practices of using Linked Data, some deployed Linked Data applications and use cases to exploit the Web of Data.

It's All About Living Sustainable: (A Research Of Communicating Sustainable Way Of Living To The Public), Gafur Asani, Dietrich Schwarz, Manuel Sebastian Du

UBT International Conference

Living sustainable, a vision that I developed at the Design Studio Schwarz, University of Liechtenstein. Living sustainable raises questions about living in balance with our natural resources. We are living on costs of next generations, so we are responsible to make the changes with architectural interventions in our society for our society. Based on „World Energy Council“ report of 2011, our planet will have 2.2 billion inhabitants more on 2050, reaching 9.2 billion, by challenging a huge demand on mobility, food, goods and building as well. In order to having a bigger impact and a better control over growing up-mentioned …

Youth Development In Albania, Armanda Keqi, Bora Kokalari, Sabina Beqiri

UBT International Conference

Young generations are those who make lives livelier and happier, who design the future and make the change, the ones with full hope and enthusiasm to go further and make the impossible possible. As every country of Europe, Asia or America, Albania as well is surrounded by a very fruitful young ladies and gentlemen’s. This paper aims to analyse the changes of the youth development in Albania during the transition period. The young development in Albania has faced many problems, such asthe difference between the levels of development of the youths that live in the other cities of Albania with …

The Impacts Of Cloud Computing And Big Data Applications On Developing World-Based Smallholder Farmers, Nir Kshetri

UBT International Conference

Cloud computing and big data applications are likely to have far-reaching and profound impacts on developing world-based smallholder farmers. Especially, the use of mobile devices to access cloud-based applications is a promising approach to deliver value to smallholder farmers in developing countries since according to the International Telecommunication Union, mobile-cellular penetration in developing countries is expected to reach 90% by the end of 2014. This article examines the contexts, mechanisms, processes and consequences associated with cloud computing and big data deployments in farming activities that could affect the lives of developing world-based smallholder farmers. We analyze the roles of big …

Exploring The “Faces” Of Europeanization From An Albanian Perspective, Irma Spahiu

UBT International Conference

Europeanization is a process existent in all countries applying for EU membership, including Albania. This article aims to explore Olsen’s faces of Europeanization by looking at how this process has taken place in Albania and if it has led to substantial changes in the Albanian politics and governance. It has been argued that Europeanization is a dual process that affects both domestic policies and European Union. The article explores this relationship in the Albanian case. It argues that Europeanization in Albania is occurring in an “Albanian fashion-way” with some unique features which are labelled as ‘Europeanization by convenience’.

The Importance Of The Judiciary For The European Integration Of Eu Candidate Countries: The Case Of Albania, Klodian Rado

UBT International Conference

All Western Balkan countries currently holding the EU Candidate Country status, namely, Albania, Montenegro, FYROM, Serbia, and hopefully in the near future Kosovo, are in a critical stage of the EU integration. From their institutions are required serious reforms which are necessary for almost all the of above countries. The focus of this paper is Albania. After the approval of the EU Candidate Country status, each branch of the Albanian government is now facing new legal challenges. However, at this stage, the central role passes to the judiciary, which should and could turn into a real “engine” of the EU …

The Socio-Cultural And Political Significance Of Coffeehouses And Coffee Culture During The Independence Processes Of Kosovo, Ajhan Bajmaku, Çınar Nartar

UBT International Conference

The coffee culture in the Balkans spread and developed as the Ottoman Empire began using the region as a base that opened into Europe. This region with great strategic significance draws attention not only because it functioned as a bridge between the East and the West but also because of cultural and political values in perspective of the process of changes and developments that have taken place throughout time. As an establishment the coffeehouse is a vital concept for society. Beside their fundamental functions, coffeehouses have gained additional functions over the course of history. These additional functions are directed by …

Strategic Management Of The Labor Market In The Republic Of Macedonia, Sejdi Xhemaili, Nehat Ramadini

UBT International Conference

The problems in the labor market include employment, unemployment, percentage of coverage and salary. Employment, that is, the level of unemployment emerges as a major problem in the Republic of Macedonia as well as elsewhere in the region (including also Slovenia, Albania and Kosovo). The reason for the existence of such problems in the area of the labor market is the global economic crisis. In order to mitigate the consequences of this strategic management of human resources or the unemployed work force on market, strengthening the employees with upgrading skills should apply. In this paper few examples of strategic management …

Rethinking The Information Commons, Joanne Britton, Helene Lafrance

Staff publications, research, and presentations

Is your library considering the “information commons” model? Come and hear about some of the successes and challenges that Santa Clara University has experienced. In this interactive program, we will explain why we decided to redesign the Information Commons after five years and how we went about it. This session will delve into topics such as consolidation of service desks, students’ changing expectations, alternative models for reference, and the importance of assessment before implementing changes.

November 8, 2014 (Pages 7009-7154), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 44 (2014)

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees – Chris Price, Dan King, Darnell Mee, Lee Murray
• Pratt, Elliott. From Topper to Titan – Antonio Andrews, Football
• Williams, Kyle. Depleted WKU Defense No Stranger to Adversity – Football
• Pratt, Elliott. Five Questions to Be Answered Against University of Texas El Paso – Football

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Junior Recital, Adam O'Neal, Baritone Saxophone, Adam O'Neal

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Angela Scoulas, Violin, Angela Scoulas

All Performances

No abstract provided.

Senior Recital: Melinda Mason, Tuba, Melinda Mason, Judy Cole, Justin Rowan, John Thomas Burson, David Anders, Michael Lockwood

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Ms. Mason studies tuba with Bernard Flythe.

The Murray Ledger And Times, November 8-9, 2014, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Dmca Safe Harbors For Virtual Private Server Providers Hosting Bittorrent Clients, Stephen J. Wang

Duke Law & Technology Review

By the time the U.S. Supreme Court decided Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. v. Grokster Ltd. in 2005, Internet users around the globe who engaged in copyright infringement had already turned to newer, alternative forms of peer-to-peer filesharing. One recent development is the “seedbox,” a virtual private server rentable for use to download and upload (“seed”) files through the BitTorrent protocol. Because BitTorrent is widely used for both non-infringing and infringing purposes, the operators of seedboxes and other rentable BitTorrent-capable virtual private servers face the possibility of direct and secondary liability as did the defendants in Grokster and more recent cases like …

Sharing Is Airing: Employee Concerted Activity On Social Media After Hispanics United, Ryan Kennedy

Duke Law & Technology Review

Section 7 of the United States’ National Labor Relations Act allows groups of American workers to engage in concerted activity for the purposes of collective bargaining or for “other mutual aid or protection.” This latter protection has been extended in cases such as Lafayette Park Hotel to workers outside the union context. Starting in 2005, the National Labor Relations Board increasingly signaled to employers that concerted activity may take place on social media such as Facebook. However, the Board proper delivered its first written opinion articulating these rules in the 2012 case of Hispanics United of Buffalo, Inc. There, the …

Mixed Chamber Ensembles

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

KSU School of Music presents Mixed Chamber Ensembles.

Timeline 2 Close Reading 45 Years Of Women In Architecture, Symposium Organizers

Women in Architecture <br>1974 | 2014

No abstract provided.

Final Biographies Handout, Symposium Organizers

Women in Architecture <br>1974 | 2014

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of The Content Of The Television Programming Upon The Politicization Of The Kosovo Society, Resul Sinani

UBT International Conference

The effect of the media over the society is the object of the studies of the social science of communication since its founding up to today. A lot of scientific theories explore, argues and explain the connections and the effect of the media over the public. The purpose of this paper is to evident and argument the effect that the media, especially the TV programming has on the politicization of the Kosovar society, which is manifested in a large number of conversations that have to do with politics. In order to argument the direct link between the content of the …

Steering Spatial Development In The Vienna Agglomeration, Thomas Dillinger

UBT International Conference

After the falling down of the “iron curtain” Vienna starts to grow again. It is now a metropolitan area with about 2.6 Mio. inhabitants. Vienna is surrounded by Lower Austria, which is one of the nine countries (Bundesländer) of Austria. Spatial Planning is based on the Austrian Constitution a complex matter. The Federal State, the Countries and the Municipalities have competences in Spatial Planning. Thus, in the agglomeration we are confronted with different spatial planning legislation, instruments and institution.In this situation basically three instruments have been developed to steer spatial development in the Vienna agglomeration: Lower Austria has passed two …

Citizenship And Ethnic Relations In Kosovo, Bekim Baliqi

UBT International Conference

The article explores the issue of multi-ethnic society, by looking at the state iconography, the citizenship issue as well as ethnic relations based on Kosovo as a case study. The theoretical framework is based on the power-sharing model known as consociationalism democracy. Research methods applied here are based mainly in discourse analysis and in content analysis of relevant documents, literature and other sources. The inter-ethnic relations between Serbs and Albanians will be traced historically from the period after the Second World War, following with the dissolution of Yugoslavia and Milosevic’s regime, continuing with the post-conflict period in Kosovo through to …

Journalism Ethics And Law, Musa Sabedini

UBT International Conference

No abstract provided.

Documentation And Inventory Of Architectural Heritage.The European Model Including The Role Of Universities Within, Caroline Jaeger Klein

UBT International Conference

Preserving its architectural heritage has a long tradition in the European history. For the famous Renaissance and Baroque architects especially in Italy it was considered to be integrated part of their “art”. Hence, it were art historians to start systematic documentation of the cultural heritage around 1900. For Central Europe Georg Dehio in Strasbourg and Alois Riegl and Max Dvořák in Vienna were most influential. Their legacy are printed inventory handbooks and art-topographies, which documented the built heritage and gave public access to heritage information. This is the inevitable base for protection and care of monuments as well as for …