Arbana Kadriu

Education

• Jun 2005 - May 2008: PhD in Computer Sciences
  Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Informatics
  Ss. Cyril and Methodius University , Skopje, Macedonia
  Specialty: Natural Language Processing
  Thesis: "Analysis, Morphological Segmentation and Electronic Translation of Agentive Nouns"
  
  
• 1999 - 2002: MSc in Elec. Technic Sciences
  Faculty: Electrotechnical Faculty
  Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Macedonia
  
  
• 1992 - 1997: Engineer of Informatics
  Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Informatics
  Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Skopje, Macedonia
  
  

Publications

• Amarildo Rista, Arbana Kadriu. CASR: A Corpus for Albanian Speech Recognition. In Proceedings of MIPRO 2021. IEEE, Opatija, Croatia, 11 / 2021.
  
  
• Amarildo Rista, Arbana Kadriu. End-to-End Speech Recognition Model Based on Deep Learning for Albanian. In Proceedings of MIPRO 2021. IEEE, Opatija, Croatia, 11 / 2021.
  
  
• Hyrmet Mydyti, Arbana Kadriu. Data Mining Approach Improving Decision-Making Competency along the Business Digital Transformation Journey: A Literature Review. In 4th International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Computing 2021 (iCETiC '21). Springer, London, UK, 8 / 2021.
  
  
• Hyrmet Mydyti, Arbana Kadriu. The Impact of Chatbots in Driving Digital Transformation. In International Journal of E-Services and Mobile Applications, 2021, Vol 13(4) , pp. 88-104. IGI Global, 8 / 2021. (Download)
  
  
• Hyrmet Mydyti, Arbana Kadriu. The Data Mining Approach: A Case Study-Clustering Algorithms for After Sales Service. In 2021 10th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO), pp. 1-6. IEEE, Budva, Montenegro, 6 / 2021. (Download)
  
  
• Amarildo Rista, Arbana Kadriu. Automatic Speech Recognition: A Comprehensive Survey. In SEEU Review, Volume 15 (2021), Issue 2, pp. 86 - 112. Tetovo, North Macedonia, 4 / 2021. (Download)
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Kosovare Sahatqija, Lejla Abazi-Bexheti. Using Bibliometric Analysis to Measure and Understand the Gender Gap in Published Computing Books. In International Journal of E-Services and Mobile Applications (IJESMA) 13(1), pp. 31-44. IGI Global, 1 / 2021. (Download)
  
  
• Lejla Abazi-Bexheti, Arbana Kadriu, Marika Apostolova. Word Cloud Analytics of the Computer Science Research Publications’ Titles over the Past Half Century. In Proceedings of MIPRO 2020, pp. 977-982. MIPRO, Opatija, Croatia, 9 / 2020.
  
  
• Hyrmet Mydyti, Arbana Kadriu. Using Internship Management System to Improve the Relationship between Internship Seekers, Employers and Educational Institutions. In Proceedings of ENTerprise REsearch InNOVAtion Conference - ENTRENOVA 2020. Croatia, 9 / 2020.
  
  
• Lejla Abazi-Bexheti, Arbana Kadriu. A Literature Review: Challenges of Online Teaching and Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic. In Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Business and Information Technologies, pp. 233-244. Faculty of Business and Economics, South East European University, Tetovo, North Macedonia, 6 / 2020.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Lejla Abazi, Hyrije Abazi, Veland Ramadani. Investigating Trends in Learning Programming using YouTube Tutorials. In International Journal of Learning and Change, 12(2), pp. 190-207. Inderscience Publishers, 2020. (Download)
  
  
• Kosovare Sahatqija, Arbana Kadriu. Exploring Gender Role in Co-authorship Networks for Computing Books: A case study in DBLP. In Proceedings of ENTerprise REsearch InNOVAtion Conference - ENTRENOVA. Rovinj, Croatia, 9 / 2019.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu. Building an annotated corpus for Albanian using bilingual projections and regular expressions . In International Journal of Knowledge Engineering and Data Mining, 6(2), pp. 105 - 121. Inderscience Publishers, 7 / 2019. (Download)
  
  
• Lejla Abazi, Arbana Kadriu, Marika Apostolova. Investigating Gender Gap in Computer Science Research Community. In MIPRO 2019. Opatija, Croatia, 5 / 2019.
  
  
• Marika Apostolova Trpkovska, Arbesa Kajtazi, Lejla Abazi Bexheti, Arbana Kadriu. Applying Data Mining and Data Visualization within the Scope of Audio Data Using Spotify. In 12th IADIS International Conference on Information Systems. Utrecht, The Netherlands, 4 / 2019.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Lejla Abazi, Hyrije Abazi-Alili. Albanian Text Classification: Bag of Words Model and Word Analogies. In Business Systems Research, Vol. 10 No. 1. DE GRUYTER, 3 / 2019.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Nusret Haliti. A business perspective on internet of things. In ENTRENOVA 6-8, September 2018, Dubrovnik, Croatia. 9 / 2018.
  
  
• Lejla Abazi, Arbana Kadriu, Marika Apostolova. Self learning trends in the field of introductory programming. In MIPRO 2018. Opatija, Croatia, 5 / 2018.
  
  
• Lejla Abazi, Arbana Kadriu, Marika Apostolova, Edmond Jajaga, Hyrije Abazi. LMS Solution: Evidence of Google Classroom Usage in Higher Education. In Business Systems Research, Vol. 9 No. 1, 2018. 3 / 2018.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Lejla Abazi. Java: Hyrje në programimin e orientuar në objekte. 2018. ISBN 978-608-248-024-4.
  
  
• Lejla Abazi, Hyrije Abazi, Edmond Jajaga, Arbana Kadriu, Marika Apostolova. A Google Classroom-based Learning Management System: Empirical Evidence from SEEU,. In ENTRENOVA 7-9, September 2017, Dubrovnik, Croatia, ENTRENOVA 7-9, September 2017. 9 / 2017.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Lejla Abazi. A comparison of algorithms for text classification of Albanian news articles. In ENTRENOVA 7-9, September 2017, Dubrovnik, Croatia. 9 / 2017.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Nusret Haliti, Mensur Jusufi. An approach for speed limit determination for vehicle tracking in case of GID ambiguity and lack of information in navigation maps. In International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications, Volume 13(3), 2017, pp. 252-263. 9 / 2017.
  
  
• Lejla Abazi, Arbana Kadriu, Marika Apostolova. Quantitative structured literature review of research on e-Learning. In MIPRO 2017, May 2017, Opatija, Croatia. 5 / 2017.
  
  
• Lejla Abazi, Arbana Kadriu, Marika Apostolova. Migration from in-House LMS to Google Classroom: Case of SEEU. In MIPRO 2016, May 2016, Opatija, Croatia. 5 / 2016.
  
  
• Blerim Voca, Arbana Kadriu. A Scheme for Albanian Language Processing. In DSC2015, September 2015, Thessaloniki, Greece. 12 / 2015.
  
  
• Blerim Voca, Arbana Kadriu. A Comparison Review of Natural Language Processing Frameworks. In 4th International Conference on Business, Technology and Innovation, Durres, Albania, November 2015. 11 / 2015.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Lejla Abazi. Topic Modelling for Education in Computing. In International Conference on e-Learning’15, September 2015, Berlin, Germany. 9 / 2015.
  
  
• L. Abazi, M. Apostolova, A. Kadriu. Learning Management Systems: Trends and Alternatives. In MIPRO 2014/CE, Opatija, June 2014, Croatia. 6 / 2014.
  
  
• Kadriu, A. NLTK Tagger for Albanian using Iterative Approach. In Proceedings of ITI 2013. Cavtat, Croatia, 6 / 2013.
  
  
• Kadriu, A. Discovering Value in Academic Social Networks: A case study in ResearchGate. In Proceedings of ITI 2013. Cavtat, Croatia, 6 / 2013.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Lejla Abazi. Solved problems in C++. Tetovo, Macedonia, 5 / 2013. ISBN 978-608-4503-83-5.
  
  
• Kadriu, A., Saveska, M., Abazi, L. E-Government exploration using social network analysis methods. In International Journal of Humanities and Management Sciences (IJHMS), 1(2) (2013), pp. 151-154. 2013. ISBN 2320–4044.
  
  
• Abazi, L., Apostolova, M., Kadriu, A. Measuring and Enhancing the Quality of Online Teaching and Learning. In International Journal of Humanities and Management Sciences (IJHMS) 1(2). 2013. ISBN 2320–4044.
  
  
• Abazi, L., Kadriu, A. Assessment of online teaching and learning. In Proceedings of International Conference DisCo 2013, New technologies and media literacy education. Prague, Czech Republic, 2013.
  
  
• Kadriu, A., Abazi, L. Educating a creative and competitive tech generation. In Proceedings of International Conference DisCo 2013, New technologies and media literacy education. Prague, Czech Republic, 2013.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Lejla Abazi. Ushtrime të zgjidhura në C++. Tetovo, Macedonia, 2013. ISBN 978-608-4503-85-9.
  
  
• Kadriu, A., Abazi, L. Co-authorship Networks of Bibliographical Data. In Proceedings of International Conference. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS: THEIR APPLICATION IN ECONOMY. Tirana, Albania, 2012.
  
  
• Abazi, L., Kadriu, A., Apostolova, M. Learning Management Systems: Current Trends and Future Directions. In Proceedings of International Conference. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS: THEIR APPLICATION IN ECONOMY. Tirana, Albania, 2012.
  
  
• Kadriu, A., Abazi, L. Curricula Design for Computer Sciences: Shrinking the Gap Between Business Needs and Academy. In National Higher Education Conference at SEEU - Quality of Learning and Teaching: Policy and Practice. Tetovo, Macedonia, 2012.
  
  
• Abazi, L., Apostolova, M., Kadriu, A. The evaluation of the quality of online courses. In Proceeddings of International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies. Barcelona, Spain, 2012.
  
  
• Kadriu, A. An Approach in Designing News Engine for Local News Agencies.. In Proceedings of IASTED International Conference on Internet and Multimedia Systems and Applications. Washington DC, USA, 2011.
  
  
• Abazi, L., Apostolova, M., Kadriu, A. Establishing Distance Education: The tools, challenges and experiences. In Proceedings of WSEAS International Conference on RECENT RESEARCHES in APPLIED INFORMATICS. Prague, Czech Republic, 2011.
  
  
• Ahmedi, L., Abazi, L., Kadriu, A. A Uniform Semantic Web Framework for Co-Authorship Networks. In Proceedings of SCA 2011. Sydney, Australia, 2011.
  
  
• Kadriu, A. Modeling a Two-Level Formalism for Inflection of Nouns and Verbs in Albanian. In Modelling, Simulation and Optimization. InTech, 2010. ISBN 978-953-7619-36-7.
  
  
• Kadriu, A., Ahmedi, L., Abazi, L. Morphological Segmentation of Nouns Using an Inductive Logic Programming System. In Proceedings of 9th WSEAS International Conference on TELECOMMUNICATIONS and INFORMATICS (TELE-INFO '10). Catania, Sicily, Italy, 2010.
  
  
• Abazi, L., Kadriu, A., Ahmedi, L. Measurement and Assessment of a Learning Management System Usage. In Proceedings of The 6th WSEAS/IASME International Conference on EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES (EDUTE '10). Kantaoui, Sousse, Tunisia, 2010.
  
  
• Kadriu, A. Application of a machine learning algorithm to model the declension of the albanian nouns. Innsbruck, Austria, IASTED International Conference. In Proceedings of IASTED International Conference, AIA 2009. Innsbruck, Austria, 2009.
  
  
• Kadriu, A. Open Source Software & Natural Language Processing. In Kosova Software Freedom Conference 2009. Prishtine, Kosove, 2009.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu. Application of a machine learning algorithm to model the declension of the Albanian nouns. In Proceedings of IASTED International Conference, AIA 2009. Innsbruck, Austria, 2009. 2009.
  
  
• Kadriu, A., Zdravkova, K. Semi-automatic Learning of Two-Level Phonological Rules for Agentive Nouns. In Proceedings of UKSim 2008. UK, 2008.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu. Modelling and Statistical Processing of a Text Corpus Gained From The Web. In 3rd Balkan Conference in Informatics (BCI'2007), Sofia, Bulgaria.. 2007.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu. Using Two-Level Morphology to Recognize Derived Agentive Nouns. In European Computing Conference (ECC'07) In Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece. 2007.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu, Lejla Abazi. ICT at South East European University. In ITI, 2006; Cavtat, Croatia. 2006.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu. Analysing Agentive Nouns. In ITI, 2006; Cavtat, Croatia. 2006.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu. Teaching Math in Multimedia Environment. In 5th International Conference on Multimedia in Business and Education, Częstochowa, Poland, 2005. 2005.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu. Multimedia Learning and its Role in Education. In 6th Conference on Informatics and Information Technology – CiiT, Bitola, Macedonia,, 2005. 2005.
  
  
• А. Kadriu, M. Zlatkovska, K. Zdravkova. Prediction of Translation Equivalent of Agentive Nouns in English and Macedonian. In ITI, 2005; Cavtat, Croatia. 2005.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu. Processing Agentive Nouns: Lexical Semantics. In SEEU Review, 2005, Tetovo, Macedonia. 2005.
  
  
• Arbana Kadriu. Automatic Recognition of the Derived Agentive Nouns. In ETAI 2005, Ohrid, Macedonia. 2005.
  
  

Work Experience

• Sep 2021 - Present : Dean, Faculty of Contemporary Sciences and Technologies
  South East European University
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  
  
• May 2019 - Present : Full Professor
  SEEU, Tetove, North Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Master Courses - "Social Network Analysis", "Object Oriented Design and Programming", "Web Engineering", "Information Retrieval" PhD Course - "Advanced topics in the field of Information and Communication Technologies"
  
  
• Mar 2021 - Aug 2021: Acting Dean, Faculty of Contemporary Sciences and Technologies
  South East European University
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  
  
• Nov 2013 - May 2019: Assoc. Prof.
  SEEU, Tetove, North Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Master Courses - "Laboratory Course in Database Programming", "Object Oriented Design and Programming", "E-learning 2.0 - Theory and Practice", "Information Retrieval"
  
  
• Nov 2008 - Nov 2013: Assist. Prof.
  SEEU, Tetove, Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Master Courses - "Information Retrieval", "Natural Language Processing","Software Project and Management","Software Analysis and Design","Programming Paradigms","Strategic Information Technology Management","Social and Information Network Analysis","Distr
  
  
• 2002 - 2008: Assistant
  SEEU, Tetove, North Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Bachelor Courses - "Programming 1", "Programming 2", "Multimedia Systems"
  
  
• 2004 - 2005: Director of Computer Center
  SEEU, Tetove, North Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  
  
• 2002 - 2004: Deputy Director of Computer Center
  SEEU, Tetove, North Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  
  
• 2001 - 2003: IT Lecturer
  SEEU, Tetove, North Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  
  
• 1998 - 2001: Lecturer
  State University of Tetova, Tetove, North Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Education and Research
  Main responsibilities: Bachelor Courses - "Numerical analysis","Programming Languages"
  
  
• Apr 1998 - Nov 1998: Programmer
  EVT WIEN Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Business