Ceremony for awarding the honorary title “Doctor Honoris Causa” to Valya Balkanska and “Professor Honoris Causa” to Petar Yanev.

Ceremony for presenting the annual “Acad. Blagovest Sendov” Awards for contribution to education and science to Mrs. Elka Bozhikova, Director of the High School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences “Yane Sandanski” – Gotse Delchev, and Prof. D.Sc. Nikolay Vitanov, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).

The Hypertext Architecture of the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies: Bibliographical – Historiographical – Encyclopaedic Mega Resource for 95 Years

Alexandra Kumanova, DSc., Prof., ULSIT

Update of the Copyright Policy of Library and Other Cultural Institutions with Regard to the Amendments and Additions to the Copyright and Related Rights Act

Tania Todorova, DSc., Prof., ULSIT

Yani Milchakov on the Sociology of Literature – University Discipline and Current Scientific Paradigm

Maya Gorcheva, DSc, Assoc. Prof., ULSIT

Communicative and Psychological Perspectives on the Encounter with the Other in the Works of Olga Tokarczuk

Dimitrina Hamze, PhD, Assoc. Prof., “Paisiy Hilendarski” University of Plovdiv

The Political Philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli and Does the End Justify the Means?

Myumyun Tahirov, PhD, Prof., ULSIT

3:15 p.m. Discussion

3:30 p.m. Coffee break
 

Transformation of Scientific Paradigms in Researching the Concept of Communication

Mariana Atanasova, PhD, Ch. Asst. Prof., ULSIT

Contemporary Challenges to Public Policies in the Field of Higher Education

Sergey Modev, PhD, Assoc. Prof., ULSIT

Work Motivation and Professional Satisfaction of University Lecturers in the Republic of Bulgaria: Methodological Aspects of Empirical Research

Rositsa Krasteva, PhD, Assoc. Prof.; Polly Mukanova, PhD, Ch. Asst. Prof.; Aneta Raykova, PhD Candidate; Vanya Vergova, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Volunteering: Between the Normative and the Actual

Daniela Simeonova-Koroudjieva, PhD, Ch. Asst. Prof., IEFEM – BAS

Literature and Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Leona Aslanova, PhD, Innovation Starter

5:05 p.m. Discussion

5:30 p.m. Closing of the conference (room 207) 

Hall 206 “Nikolay Haitov”, floor 2
Moderator: Ch. Asst. Prof. Sonya Spasova, PhD

Video call link:
https://meet.google.com/iqz-vzfr-yep

Gebekilisse – A Heroon or a “Dragon House”?

Alexandar Portalsky, PhD, Ch. Asst. Prof., Southwestern University “Neofit Rilski"

On the Historical Authenticity of the “Thessalonian Legend"

Inna Dimitrova, PhD, ULSIT

“Old” and “New” Enlighteners: Generational Visions of the Pavlov-Gochev Family (19^th – 20^th Centuries)

Georgeta Nazarska, PhD, Prof., ULSIT

Technical Development in the Production in Bulgaria in the Second Half of the 20^th Century

Boyan Asparuhov, PhD, Ch. Asst. Prof., ULSIT

ULSIT in the Archives of the Bulgarian News Agency

Tina Petrova, PhD, Ch. Asst. Prof., ULSIT

The Supernatural and the Mythical in the Cultural Memory of Northwestern Bulgaria

Ventzislav Velev, PhD, Prof., ULSIT

The Artistic Interpretation of Horse Images in Bulgarian Religious Art, as an Element of Cultural Heritage

Hristo Hristov, PhD, Ch. Asst. Prof., ULSIT

3:10 p.m. Discussion

3:30 p.m. Coffee break

The Spiritual Value of Truth in the New Testament Heritage

Svetla Shapkalova, PhD, Ch. Asst. Prof., ULSIT

Mythopoeia and Spiritual Revival. The Significance of the Spiritual Heritage of the Russian and Bulgarian Orthodox And National Revival Leaders

Stylianos Kapatos, PhD Candidate, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Christian Virtues and Religious Education in Bulgarian Schools: Spiritual Values and Humanism at the Beginning of the 21st Century

Kostadin Nushev, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski"

Heritage Communities and Digital Technologies in the Processes of Preservation and Socialization of Cultural Heritage

Plamena Zayachka, PhD, Ch. Asst. Prof., IEFEM – BAS

Lighthouses on Bulgarian Postage Stamps – Celebrating Maritime History and Heritage Through Pharology’s Interdisciplinarity

Bela Benova, PhD, independent researcher

Cognitive Analysis of Visits of Foreign Citizens to Bulgaria and Trips of Bulgarian Citizens Abroad for the Development of Educational Tourism

Rumen Draganov, PhD, Eng., Assoc. Prof., ULSIT

Leadership Practices in Cultural Tourism (Best Practices from Bulgaria)

Mariela Modeva, PhD, Prof., ULSIT

5:00 p.m. Discussion

5:30 p.m. Closing of the conference (room 207)

Hall 207 “Todora Topalova", floor 2
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Iva Kostadinova, PhD

Libraries and Digital Transformation

Rositsa Dobreva, PhD; Nikolay Lazarov, Regional Library “Stilian Chilingirov” – Shumen

Ethical Challenges and Opportunities in Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Library Services

Nikolay Gospodinov, Regional Library “Lyuben Karavelov” – Ruse

Chatbot in the Library: Transformation Through Artificial Intelligence

Milena Bankovska, PhD Candidate; Katia Rasheva-Yordanova, Assoc. Prof. Ph.D., ULSIT

The Role of E-Government in the Transformation of Administrative Processes in the University Environment

Daniela Pavlova, PhD, Assoc. Prof.; Panayot Gindev, PhD, Asst. Prof., ULSIT

The Birth of the AI Video Generation

Desislava Bakardzhieva, PhD, independent researcher

3:15 p.m. Discussion

3:35 p.m. Coffee break

Applying Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to Build a Decentralized Knowledge Society

Petar Parushev, Eng., PhD Candidate; Yana Parusheva, Eng., PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Digital Transformation of Training Processes in the Context of the Contemporary Business Organization

Vladimira Petkova, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

The Use of AI in Job Search Platforms – Advantages, Challenges, and Perspectives

Mario Ivanov, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

UX and Artificial Intelligence: Designers' Attitudes Toward Automation in Creative Practice

Maria Videva, PhD Candidate, New Bulgarian University

Standardization and the Benefits of Integrating Quality Management Systems of Information Products and Services

Aneta Raykova, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

A Model for Increasing Trust in E-Voting

Alex Radev, student, ULSIT

5:00 p.m. Discussion

5:30 p.m. Closing of the conference (room 207)

Hall 106, floor 1
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Steliana Yordanova, PhD

Organizational Model for National Security Management Oriented Towards Achieving a Goal

On the European Union’s Control over Strategic Resources

Vladislav Lazarov, Assoc. Prof. DSc, ULSIT

Terrorism Is Not a Global Threat

Ivo Velikov, PhD, Prof., ULSIT

On Verification of Cyber Threat Intelligence Scenario

Ivan Hristozov, PhD, Assoc. Prof.; Veselina Gagamova, PhD, Assoc. Prof.; Col. Ivan Chakarov, PdD, Assoc. Prof.; Major Rosen Angelov, PhD. Rakovski National Defence College

3:00 p.m. Discussion

3:20 p.m. Coffee break

The Insurance Policy of the State as a Factor for Personal Economic Security

Svetoslav Velkov, PhD, Ch. Asst. Prof., ULSIT

Transformations in the Profile of Victims of Domestic Violence in the Contemporary Context

Georgi Milkov, PhD, Center for Creative Justice

Strategic Leadership and National Security in the New Knowledge Economy: Inclusive and Extractive Models in the 21st Century

Stoycho Georgiev, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Beyond Schengen: The Future of Border Security in Bulgaria

Velina Dobreva-Kara, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Steganography and Intellectual Property in the Media: Opportunities and Challenges in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Elena Simova, PhD Candidate; Hristo Michev, student, ULSIT

Cyberbehavior and Digital Threats: Psychological and Technological Aspects of Vulnerability in Social Networks

Decho Stoyanov, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Deployment of Undercover Agents – Stages and Procedure for Implementation

Nikita Nikitov, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

5:05 p.m. Discussion

5:30 p.m. Closing of the conference (room 207)

Ceremonial Hall, floor 4
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Stoyan Boyanov

Video call link:
https://meet.google.com/jcc-ymjo-zgn

AI in the Service of Knowledge – Applications in the University Library

Trayana Petrova, PhD, ULSIT

Communication as a Social and Cultural Process

Desislava Gramatikova, PhD Candidate, Asst., Rakovski National Defence College

Quality Management of Intercultural and Inclusive Education

Galya Madarova, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

The Role of Public Communication Through Exhibitions and Events in the Populatization of Cultural Heritage in the National Library “St. St. Cyril And Methodius"

Boyan Avramov, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Information from Monuments of Toreutics as Evidence of Existence of a Ritual Practice of Tattooing Among the Thracians

Dorina Minkovska, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Preservation of the “Slavic-Bulgarian History” Through Digital Technologies in Bulgaria

Paola Galovich, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Manga – From Woodblock Prints to Comics

Ivet Stefanova, student, ULSIT


3:10 p.m. Discussion

3:30 p.m. Coffee break

Artificial Intelligence in Cultural Heritage Preservation: Theoretical Frameworks and Quantitative Analysis

Maria Paraskeva, PhD, “Neofit Rilski” South-Western University – Blagoevgrad

Leadership in SMEs - A Current Examination of Its Particular Characteristics and Its Impact on Employer Attractiveness

Stefan Wiche M.A., PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Towards an Understanding of Ambidextrous Leadership

Selina Hehl, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Working-from-Home Options as Work-Life-Balance Indicator? The Case of Generation Z and Workplace Design Preferences

Heike Jutta Schacherl, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

Achieving Comparative Advantages in the Automotive Industry

Michael Reimes, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

The Role of Information Systems in Human Resource Management: Performance Evaluation and Training Needs Identification – The Case of Public Enterprises in Kosovo (KEK, Post-Telecom, and the Regional Water Company – Pristina)

Blerta Berisha, PhD Candidate, ULSIT; Naim Ismajli, Prof. Ass. Dr. Sc., AAB College Pristina

Lobbying as a Democratic Tool. A Case Study in North Macedonia

Aleksandar Ruzin, PhD Candidate, ULSIT

The Geopolitical Consequences of the War in Ukraine

Avdulj-Selam Selami, PhD Candidate, ULSIT


5:10 p.m. Discussion

5:30 p.m. Closing Session (room 207)