National Library “Sts. Cyril and Methodius”
Official Opening
Start: 10:00 a.m.
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).
University of Library Studies and Information Technologies
Scientific Conference
Start: 1:30 p.m.
Registration of participants and attendees in all sections
(Foyer, 1st floor)
Moderator: Chief Asst. Prof. Polly Mukanova, Ph.D
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 (19th – 20th Centuries)
Georgeta Nazarska, PhD, Prof., ULSIT
Technical Development in the Production in Bulgaria in the Second Half of the 20th 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
https://meet.google.com/saw-imii-vcx
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
Konstantin Kazakov, PhD, Assoc. Prof., ULSITOn 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)
