The shift toward commercialization of the space sector has altered traditional space exploration and development. Technological developments that disrupt the industry are responsible for this transformation. This paper will define and analyze the theory of Disruptive Innovation in Space Technology. The author explores this concept by analyzing the general public's and industry professionals'...
As the volume of sensitive data stored in the cloud continues to grow exponentially, ensuring the privacy and security of this information has become increasingly critical. However, conventional encryption techniques often hinder efficient search operations on encrypted data. Additionally, the ability to perform fuzzy searches is crucial in handling real-world data containing typographical...
The concept of witchcraft is a taboo topic that many think is only an issue of the past. However, nowadays in many African societies, the belief of witchcraft is a predominant phenomenon which affects vulnerable women and children. Ghanaian strong cultural beliefs of witchcraft puts into question basic human rights, causing women to be subject of abuse, persecution, marginalization and,...
A presentation which focuses on comparing two versions of the famous fairytale Cinderella – one by the Grimm Brothers (German writers and linguists) and the other by Vuk Karadžić (Serbian writer and linguist). The origins of Cinderella are a topic of controversy because people like to debate the original publisher. However, this is not the focus of the presentation, instead, I will emphasize...
Current computer users of every type have suddenly become imbued with a significant range of powerful software applications, the nature of which enables users to access “Chat” type interfaces providing creative responses and answers to a whole range of queries and tasks. These responses include a range of diverse solutions which includes various outcomes such as focussed reports, computer...
Recommender systems are ubiquitous in data science, constructed to produce meaningful predictions from an abundance of loosely related information. To improve their effectiveness, modern bio-inspired algorithm have been combined with existing mathematics; yet, an avenue that has been sparsely explored is the applicability of biological optimization in hyper-parameter tuning. Through this...
In order to have good communication, people learning a new language are faced with the challenge of looking beneath the literal meaning of the words. Every language consists of naturally occurring phrases that native speakers usually do not notice while speaking or when writing. With the development of a language throughout the years, the forming of certain phraseological units is inevitable....
The project aims to develop a personal finance desktop application that provides users with a solution for managing expenses and financial assets through a user-friendly interface. The application assists users in keeping track of their expenses by providing a visual depiction of their expenditures and tracking the daily performance of their cryptocurrency assets. In addition to that,...
The United Nations developed a list of seventeen Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Of these seventeen goals, the twelfth outlines the importance of responsible consumption and production. Unsustainable patterns of consumption and production have been cited as...
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Bulgarian embroidery is one of the smallest, yet one of the most meaningful, cultural symbols that could be observed in the country. This research paper aims to prove that the Bulgarian shevitsa presents the strong believes in the sacred powers of God, how much the Bulgarians value the role of the family, fertility of the women, and the strictly defined social norms among the...
This study focuses on Russian fact-checking Telegram Channel “War on Fakes”. This fact-checking effort has appeared in the context of Russian invasion in Ukraine in 2022. War on Fakes sees its goal in providing impartial information in connection to situation in Ukraine and in the light of information attacks on Russia. The initial goal of this paper is to place War on Fakes in the context of...
The famous now Yang-Baxter equation (YBE) was first introduced in the field of statistical mechanics in the late 1960s. It became a fundamental equation in Mathematical Physics, more precisely in the theory of Quantum groups. The definition of the Yang-Baxter equation is the following:
Let V be a vector space. A linear automorphism $ R: V \otimes V \rightarrow V \otimes V$ is a solution to...
South Korea is a relatively small country in Asia, surrounded by Russia, China, and Japan, big and imponent countries. South Korea was dominated by its neighbor Japan from 1910 to 1945. Then, after the liberation, it had a big economic growth that is an example for developing countries now; but, despite the economic achievements, the country still felt weak compared to its neighbors. South...
In this paper we discuss some basic aspects of functional analysis such as orthogonality, completeness, Hamel and Schauder bases, as well as some other aspects of the geometry of infinite-dimensional Euclidean spaces. We then proceed with the Weierstrass approximation theorem and the fundamentals of Fourier analysis. We conclude with some applications of this theory.
Over the period between 2008 and 2021, the Polish banking industry has experienced significant growth, as well as changes in its structure and regulation. Most notably, Poland was dubbed a miracle country for remaining stable during the global financial crisis due to a multitude of country-specific factors. The consolidation of the sector has been one of the biggest transformations in the...
Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS) is a multi-level system of philosophical assumptions, scientific values, and methodological commitments that underlies the development of psychological therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Despite being an evidence-based approach with many benefits, CBS has not been widely disseminated in Low- and Middle-income countries (LMIC). My...
According to the growing number of researchers, NPLs as an indicator of financial vulnerability finds its roots in both economy-level factors, as well as the specifics of each country’s banking system, in addition to prudential regulations, and the quality of institutions and risk management on a national and bank-specific level. The deteriorating quality of loan portfolios can be the result...
My video titled "The "Movement" Monument - The Untold Story" reveals the unheard before story of The "Movement" Monument, here, in Blagoevgrad, and reveals the truth behind the process of coming up with the idea of the monument, the process of working on it, moving the monument from place to place, the essence behind the composition figures, all told, presented and gathered as information...
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Universities, higher education institutions, social entrepreneurship, social impact, support, project-based learning
Higher education institutions (HEIs) play an important role in driving social entrepreneurial intent (Bacq & Alt, 2018). With a growing pressure towards following their third mission, universities apply numerous strategies to create social impact (Guerrero, Urbano, &...
Title: Albanian Paranoia -- Bunkers during the Cold War
The subject of the short documentary pertains to Enver Hoxha's 45-year dictatorship in Albania (1944-1985) and his project of "bunkerization" of the country.
During the 1960's and 1970's, Albania broke up the relationships with Soviet Union and China. This situation turned Albania and its people to be cut off from the outside...
My short video presentation provides an insightful review of the monument dedicated to Dimitar Blagoev in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. Dimitar Blagoev is famous for his active participation in the establishment of the Bulgarian Communist Party in the 20th century. The town of Blagoevgrad is named after him, therefore his monument is located on the central square, which is called Georgi Izmirliev,...
The project we would like to present to you was created during the OSUN Social Entrepreneurship international program. The people behind it are Petar Nedev, Kostadin Kazakov and Milen Plevneliev, students at the American University in Bulgaria. It is called Farmico and it aims to educate children about agriculture and increase their knowledge and understanding of where our food comes from....
The monument of Alexander the Great is a significant monument located in the city main center of Skopje, North Macedonia. The statue includes Alexander the Great on top of a horse, which is standing on the two back feet. The monument is accompanied by his companions and soldiers and military achievements, which are placed on the bottom of the monument, which is also surrounded by a beautiful...
I am taking Topics in European History: Constructions and Instrumentalization this semester with Professor Evelin Kelbecheva. In a nutshell, what I will present ат AUBG’s Fellowship of the Mind Conference 2023 is a 10 min video regarding a monument of my choice with a short interview. This assignment is created for our classes to show what we have learned in this class, Topics in European...
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Europe's economy. They represent 99% of all businesses in the EU. They employ around 100 million people, account for more than half of Europe’s GDP and play a key role in adding value in every sector of the economy. SMEs bring innovative solutions to challenges like climate change, resource efficiency and social cohesion and help...
The monument of the Soviet soldier is located in "Lozenets" and is the second one regarding the Soviet Union. It was established between 1952 and 1954 and is considered to contain bones from soldiers who died in the "Oтечествената война." In my research, I will highlight to what extent people value the monument and how much they know about it. In addition, we will look thru documents filled in...
The monument of Lenin and Georgi Dimitrov is one of the landmarks that are left from the communist regime. It is situated in Banya, which is close to Razlog. The monument was built in celebration of the 85th birthday of Georgi Dimitrov. The emigrant Kostadin Kalchov sponsored the creation of the monument with 36 000 USD, even though his wish was to be created something tremendously bigger than...
The northern Italian town of Bolzano in the western Dolomites is known for breathtaking natural landscapes as well as for its medieval city centre, gothic cathedral, and world-famous mummy, Ötzi the Iceman, which is on display at the local archaeological museum. At the same time, Bolzano’s more recent history casts a shadow over the town. The legacy of fascism looms large in the form of...
Food recommendation systems play a significant role in the food industry, helping customers make informed decisions and enhancing their overall dining experience. One of the most important components of these systems is the recommendation logic, which suggests food items based on the individual customer’s preferences and previous order history. The goal of my research is to compare and choose...
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring has become increasingly common and it has introduced new challenges. In addition to being frequently opaque, AI also lacks impact assessments and defined accountability distribution. As a result, there is an increased risk that interviews evaluated by AI will reinforce bias and discrimination, particularly when it comes to people with...
