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CHEMOTAXIS DIFFERENTIAL EVOLUTION OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR GLOBAL OPTIMIZATION

Yildiz, Yunus Emre (Epoka University, 2016-06)

Nature inspired and bio-inspired algorithms have been recently used for solving low and high dimensional search and optimization problems. In this context, Bacterial Foraging Optimization Algorithm (BFOA) and Differential ...

External Shear Strengthening of Unreinforced Damaged Masonry Walls

Mustafaraj, Enea (2016-06-16)

A Survey on Peace Perceptions Among University Students in Albania: Implications for Social Science Curricula

Zenelaj Shehi, Reina (Epoka University, 2016-07-04)

The main purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the field of peace education as one of the main pillars of peace studies through promoting and triggering Albanian students’ participation in building and sustaining a ...

A NOVEL METAHEURISTIC ALGORITHM: DYNAMIC VIRTUAL BATS ALGORITHM FOR GLOBAL OPTIMIZATION

Unknown author (Epoka University, 2017-03)

A novel nature-inspired algorithm called the Dynamic Virtual Bats Algorithm (DVBA) is presented in this thesis. DVBA is inspired by a bat’s ability to manipulate frequency and wavelength of the emitted sound waves when ...

EVALUATING ENERGY SAVING SCHOOL FEATURES AND STUDENTS’ COMFORT IN CENTRAL PRISTINA STATE SCHOOLS

Can Korkut, Ibrahim (2017-06-09)

Energy management and efficiency along with environmental issues specifically in buildings is a growing concern. Schools as one of the most-spread public buildings can greatly contribute to energy saving and education. ...

Urban Regeneration of Underused Industrial Sites in Albania

Boriana, Vrusho (2017-12-21)

Industrial heritage can be considered as a significant asset of modern civilization, mostly epitomizing living patrimony of industrialization process. However, it nowadays represents under-valuated heritage, as a consequence ...

ASYMMETRIC DISTRIBUTED LOCK MANAGEMENT IN CLOUD COMPUTING

Koci, Artur (2019-01-01)

Cloud computing have become part of our daily lives. They offer a dynamic environment for costumers to store and access their data at any time in any location. The developments of social networks have led to the necessity ...

A ROAD TRAFFIC VIOLATION DETECTION & REPORTING SYSTEM

ÖZKUL, MÜKREMIN (EOPKA UNIVERSITY FAE, 2019-12-17)

This study presents a police-less multi-party traffic violation detection and reporting system, that does not rely on costly infrastructure or the presence of law enforcement. It relies solely on broadcast messages ...

Top Management and Organizational Ambidexterity Paradox: A Qualitative Research on Dynamic Managerial Capabilities

DEMAJ, Esmir (2020-06)

Organizational ambidexterity refers to a firm’s ability to balance both exploitation and exploration activities. While explaining the equilibrium between exploitation and exploration activities in organizational ambidexterity ...

THE INFLUENCE OF NATIONAL CULTURE ON TASK AND RELATIONSHIP- ORIENTED LEADERSHIP IN ALBANIAN HEALTHCARE SECTOR

Gjana, Irma (EPOKA UNIVERSITY FEAS BUS, 2021-01-12)

The balance between task-oriented or relationship-oriented styles of leadership is of constant concern regarding the efficiency of organizations, whether their focus is business, education, religious, profit or non-profit, ...

ANALYZING CUSTOMER REVIEWS IN TURKISH USING MACHINE LEARNING AND DATA SCIENCE METHODOLOGIES

Ceyhan, Migena (EPOKA UNIVERSITY FAE, 2021-01-25, 2021-01-25)

Digital life, especially after the introduction of Web 2.0, has significantly altered human relations, providing all people the “right of public speech”. Ideas, emotions, and opinions on many topics are generously shared ...

VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT MASONRY BUILDING STOCK IN ALBANIA

Hysenlliu, Marjo (EPOKA University, 2021-01-27, 2021-01-27)

Recent devastating earthquakes in Albania have shown the inadequate seismic performance of existing building stock. In Albania, template designs developed by the General Directorate of Construction Affairs are used for ...

Child Exploitation in Albania: Revisiting the Concept of Human Security

Farruku, Eglantina (Epoka University, 2021-06-22)

The main purpose of this thesis is to shed light on the issues of children exploitation as being one of the most vulnerable groups in Albania. The phenomenon first appeared in the 1990s after the collapse of the communist ...

SEISMIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF RESIDENTIAL RC TEMPLATE BUILDINGS USING NON-LINEAR ANALYSES PROCEDURES

Leti, Marsed (EPOKA University, 22 September 2022, 2022-09-22)

Recent damaging tremors in the Balkans have shown insufficient earthquake performance of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings intended for residential purposes. In Albania, typified designs developed by the governmental ...

Modelling Profitability and Exposure to Risk in Renewable Energy Industry

Morina, Fatbardha (2022-12)

Reputed as living in the era of fossil-fueled economies, due to their low cost, fossil fuels are deemed the main energy source. Fossil fuels emissions are the main causes of global warming and climate change, while the ...

Firm Internationalization in CEE Countries: Exploring the Main Determinants

Çela, Arjona (2022-12)

The aim of this thesis is to indentify and estimate the impact of firm-specific variables in export propensity and export performance in small and medium enterpises (SMEs) of Central and Eastern European countries, including ...

Testing Capital Adequacy Ratio in Western Balkan Countries and It's Compliance with Basel Accord III

Keqa, Flamur (2023-02)

The capital adequacy ratio (CAR) is critical for banks' solvency and protection against unforeseen occurrences that may emerge as a result of their operations. The capital adequacy ratio is one of the metrics used to assess ...

THE EUROPEANISATION OF ALBANIA AND NORTH MACEDONIA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PERIOD 2000-2019

Pilaca, Geri (G. Pilaca, 2023-03-16)

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the field of Europeanisation and European Integration in the Western Balkan, as the potential region to join the European Union. For this purpose, Albania and ...

PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS IN DECISION- MAKING PROCESS: ALBANIAN CASE

Zaimi, Ali (A. Zaimi, 2023-03-16)

ABSTRACT Citizen participation is an opportunity given to individuals to influence public decisions and known as component of the democratic decision-making process due to positive effect on the quality of democracy. In ...

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