INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Impact of US Policy in Promoting Democracy, Peace, State-Building, Economic Recovery, and the Protection of National, Religious, and Civic Values in the Countries of the Region December 15-16, 2016 University of Tetova, Tetova, Macedonia

Organized by:

CENTER FOR PEACE AND TRANSCULTURAL COMMUNICATION University of Tetova and Northern Illinois University

INVITATION

Dear participants and science researchers, The Center for Peace and Transcultural Communication, as a collaborative initiative between University of Tetova, Tetova and Northern Illinois University, Chicago is committed to build bridges in academic level and bring together the best of brains. As a result of this successful collaboration, the Center is organizing a Conference entitled “The Impact of US Policy in Promoting Democracy, Peace, State-Building, Economic Recovery, and the Protection of National, Religious, and Civic Values in the Countries of the Region", which will take place on December 15-16, 2016 at the University of Tetova, Tetova, Macedonia.

HONORARY PRESIDENTS Prof. Dr. Vullnet AMETI Rector of the University of Tetova / Macedonia Prof. Dr. Lisa FREEMAN Provost at Northern Illinois University / USA

SCIENTIFIC BOARD OF THE CONFERENCE

Prof. Dr. Brad Bond, Northern Illinois University / USA Prof. Dr. Arbër Çeliku, University of Tetova / Macedonia Acad. Prof. Dr. Uli Rothfuss, Academia Faber-Castell Nurnberg – stein / Germany Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patrick Roberts, Northern Illinois University / USA Prof. Dr. Abu Bah, Northern Illinois University / USA Prof. Dr. Emeritus. Beate Henn-Memmesheimer, University of Mannheim / Germany Prof. Dr. Reshat Qahili, University of Tetova / Macedonia Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Petritsch, President of Marshall Plan Foundation / Austria Prof. Dr. Alifeta Selimi, University of Tetova / Macedonia Prof. Dr. Arsim Bajrami, University of Prishtina / Kosovo Prof. Dr. Shezai Rrokaj, University of Tirana / Albania Prof. Dr. Ylber Sela, University of Tetova / Macedonia Doc. Dr. Faton Shabani, University of Tetova / Macedonia

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patrick Roberts Prof. Dr. Fadbi Osmani Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carolyn Pluim Prof. Dr. Teresa Wasonga Prof. Dr. Ferat Polisi Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Heideman Doc. Dr. Rahman Ismaili Ph.D. Candidate Hatibe Zeqiri

CONFERENCE SECRETARIES

Prof. Dr. Abu Bah

Mr. Sc. Shkurte Luma

CONFERENCE COORDINATORS

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patrick Roberts [email protected]

Mr. Sc. Artina Kamberi [email protected]

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Submission Deadline: 25.11. 2016 Acceptance/Rejection of Abstracts: 30. 11. 2016

CONFERENCE DAYS

Registration: 15. 12. 2016 First day: 15.12. 2016 Second day: 16.12. 2016

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPERS Abstracts should be sent to the following email address: [email protected] Submission of full papers (for those wishing their work to be considered for publication) - December 01, 2016. Full papers will be published in the International Scientific Journal for Peacebuilding and Transcultural Communication Scientific papers should be written in English and follow APA style (American Psychological Association) http://www.apastyle.org/

CONFERENCE LANGUAGE

Papers should be presented in English language.

ACCOMODATION HOTEL "EMKA PETROL", Tetova e-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] Tel: +389 44 331 145 HOTEL "SCARDUS", Tetova’s Periphery, Sun Hill www.hotelscardus.com Tel +389 44 361 228 or +389 76 259 806 HOTEL "TIVOLI", Tetova’s City Center www.tivoli.com.mk Tel +389 44 352 370 or +389 71 389 213 HOTEL "ATA", Tetova e-mail: [email protected] Tel +389 44 350 402 or +389 72 669 667 HOTEL "LIRAKU" Tetova’s City Center e-mail: [email protected] Tel +389 44 338 578

Abstract submission form

Academic Title, Name and Surname Institution e-mail address

Title of the paper Abstract (up to 250 words) Write an abstract between 200-250 words. Summarize the article’s purpose, method, results and conclusions. Use Times New Roman font, 12pt. Double – spaced throughout. Keywords (maximum 5)