Conveners
Morning Talks: MLL
- Lucia Lopez Vazquez (American University in Bulgaria)
Morning Talks: COS and JMC
- Vladimir Georgiev (Associate Professor)
Morning Talks: HTY
- Markus Wien
Morning Talks: PSY
- Benjamin Custer (American University in Bulgaria)
Mass media messages transcending genres and generations lead many of us to believe that nice guys finish behind bad boys in the mate selection process, particularly in short-term contexts. However, evidence for the validity of that claim is elusive. This dissertation takes an interdisciplinary approach to testing the enduring stereotype by mapping communication behaviors onto underlying...
As a solution to the needs of many applications that operate on sensitive data, homomorphic algorithms – algorithms that allow calculations with encrypted information – were developed. They present a viable alternative to traditional cryptosystems which typically require such applications to decrypt and re-encrypt the information numerous times. Driven by the interesting nature and expanding...
The presentation explores the evolution of the fairytale “Cinderella” from its origin to modern interpretations. It begins with an overview of potential origins, highlighting mediaeval precursors and legends that have similar elements to the Cinderella story. Despite much research conducted on the topic, the origins of the fairytale cannot be clearly defined. The reason for that is that the...
Tsar Alexei Mikhaelovich, the second tsar of the Romanov dynasty, ruled from 1645 to 1676. Though not as celebrated as his son Peter’s era of Westernization, Alexei’s reign marked the beginnings of the modernization of Russia in the following aspects: state centralization, the rule of law, foreign policy, elite culture, and theology. Alexei asserted state authority by putting down three major...
This senior thesis deals with the immergence of the Catholic community in Bulgaria and its state and development within the boundaries of modern Bulgaria. There are three major stages of the development of the community. The first stage is the immergence of the community in the 17th c. and its development under Ottoman rule when Franciscan missionaries started converting the small religious...
This study explores the prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and related mental health issues among students at the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) to advocate for the implementation of gatekeeper training programs. Through a mixed-methods approach involving quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, this research aims to assess the overall mental well-being of the...
Digital sphere is rapidly developing and new legal instruments emerge both in the United States and within the European Union. The new Artificial Intelligence Act, which is expected to be adopted in 2024, as well as the Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive both aim to address certain issues, which AI raises. 2023 was the year in which AI becomes an everyday tool for many people both in...
Early Chinese historians documented that the practices of the “Western Hu” referring to early Central and Inner Asians, did not align with Chinese customs. Recently, China has experienced dissatisfaction in its dealings with the Uyghurs, who are considered distant descendants of the Hu. The region inhabited by the Uyghurs has great political, economic, and demographic importance for the...
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In this paper, I delve into the unique cultural phenomenon of burrnesha within Albanian tribal society, exploring its historical context, social significance, and implications for understanding gender dynamics. I examine how the burrnesha practice, rooted in the patriarchal and honor-based structure of Albanian tribal communities, challenges traditional binary notions of gender by...
The following paper aims to explore, analyze, and describe the main characteristics of the neutral Spanish language and the European Spanish language as used in the process of dubbing movies and TV series for the Spanish-speaking audience. The paper will talk about the well-established tradition of dubbing in Spain, the reason why dubbing films and TV series is so popular in Spain, and how the...
