Marika Apostolova

Education

• Nov 2011 - Nov 2015: PhD
  Faculty: Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering
  "ss. Cyril and Methodious" University, Skopje, Macedonia
  Specialty: e-Medical Services based on Semantic Web
  Thesis: "e-Medical Services based on Semantic Web"
  
  
• Sep 2006 - Apr 2008: Master of Computer Science
  Faculty: Faculty of Contemporary Sciences and Technologies
  South East European University, Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia
  Specialty: Software Development and Applications
  
  
• Sep 2002 - Jun 2006: Graduated in Computer Sciences
  Faculty: Faculty of Communication Science and Technologies
  South East European University, Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia
  
  

Publications

• Buja, Atdhe; Apostolova, Marika; Luma, Artan A model proposal for enhancing cyber security in industrial IoT environments. In Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, pp. 231-241. 2024. (Link)
  
  
• Buja, Atdhe ; Apostolova, Marika; Luma, Artan A Model Proposal of Cybersecurity for the IIoT: Enhancing IIoT Cybersecurity through Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques. In Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning , pp. 2408-2415. 2024. (Link)
  
  
• Abazi Chaushi, Blerta; Selimi, Besnik; Çaushi, Agron; Apostolova, Marika Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Comprehensive Review. Springer, Lisbon, Portugal, 2023. (Link)
  
  
• buja, Atdhe; Apostolova, Marika; Luma, Artan; Januzaj, Ylber Cyber Security standards for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). MARDS, Kotor, Montenegro, 2023. (Link)
  
  
• Aliti, Admirim; Apostolova, Marika; Luma, Artan; Aliu, Azir; Fetaji, Majlinda; Snopce, Halil Ethereum Smart Contract Deployment for a Real Estate Management System (REMS) Implemented in Blockchain. In TEM Journal. Volume 12, Issue 3, ISSN 2217-8309, DOI: 10.18421/TEM123-18, August 2023. , pp. pages 1383-1389. 2023. (Link)
  
  
• Aliti, Admirim; Apostolova, Marika; Luma, Artan Design and Development of Smart Contract for Public Administration focused on Real Estate Certificates’ Management by using Ethereum and IPFS. Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey, 2022. (Link)
  
  
• Aliti, Admirim ; Leka, Elva; Luma, Artan; Apostolova, Marika A Systematic Literature Review on Using Blockchain Technology in Public Administration; 2022 45th Jubilee International Convention on Information, Communication and Electronic Technology (MIPRO); DOI: 10.23919/MIPRO55190.2022.9803797. IEEE, Opatija, 2022. (Link)
  
  
• Abazi-Bexheti, Lejla; Kadriu, Arbana; Apostolova, Marika Research on VR/AR integration in education. MIPRO 2022, Opatija, Croatia, 2022. (Link)
  
  
• Capraz, Selcuk; Apostolova, Marika; Snopce, Halil; Abazi-Bexheti, Lejla; Improving ICT Learning Experiences through Gamification. MECO 2020, The 9th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing . MECO, IEEE, Budva, Montenegro, 2020. (Link)
  
  
• Apostolova, Marika; Abazi-Bexheti, Lejla; Sarxhoski, Perica; Doko, Edona; Digital Literacy in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Combined EFL and ICT Instruction. 3rd International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics “Transition to Development: Emerging Challenges and Perspectives”. SEEU, Tetovo, 2019. (Link)
  
  
• Apostolova, Marika; Kajtazi, Arbesa; Abazi-Bexheti, Lejla; Kadriu, Arbana; Applying data mining and data visualization within the scope of audio data using spotify. In International Association for the Development of the Information Society. IADIS , Utrecht, Netherlands, 2019. (Link)
  
  
• Abazi-Bexheti, Lejla; Kadriu, Arbana; Apostolova, Marika; Investigating Gender Gap in Computer Science Research Community. In 42nd International convention on information and communication technology, electronics and microelectronics. MIPRO, Opatija,Croatia, 2019. (Link)
  
  
• Rustemi, Imet; Apostolova, Marika; Cico, Betim; MyGitIssues Web Application as a Solution in Dealing with Issues on GitHub. 8th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO). MECO, IEEE, Budva, Montenegro, 2019. (Link)
  
  
• Susuri, Arsim; Hamiti, Mentor; Apostolova Trpkovska, Marika; Mollakuqe, Elissa; LTP-Based Validation of a Modified Linux Real-Time Environment; International Journal on Information Technologies & Security, No. 2 (vol. 11), 2019; Union of Scientists in Bulgaria; ISSN 1313-8251. 2019. (Link)
  
  
• Trpkovski, Nebojsha; Apostolova Trpkovska, Marika; Koceski, Sreten; DESIGNING AN EFFECTIVE E-LEARNING COURSE BY USING STRATEGICAL APPROACH; Fenestra, Novelties and trends in the educational process, ISBN 978-608-65861-3-3. 2018. (Link)
  
  
• Abazi Bexheti, Lejla; Kadriu, Arbana; Apostolova Trpkovska, Marika; Jajaga, Edmond; Abazi Alili, Hyrije; LMS Solution: Evidence of Google Classroom Usage in Higher Education. In Business Systems Research Journal, The Journal of Society for Advancing Innovation and Research in Economy, e-ISSN: 1847-9375 , pp. 31-43. 2018. (Link)
  
  
• Selimi, Neroida; Apostolova Trpkovska, Marika; Abazi Bexheti, Lejla; Fetaji, Majlinda; Utilization of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) theory, prototype and tools for improved strategic marketing in HE; The 7th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing, MECO 2018. IEEE, Budva, 2018. (Link)
  
  
• Abazi Bexheti, Lejla; Kadriu, Arbana; Apostolova Trpkovska, Marika; Self Learning Trends in the Field of Introductory Programming; MIPRO 2018/CE 41st International Convention on Computers in Education. IEEE, Opatija, 2018. (Link)
  
  
• Apostolova Trpkovska, Marika; Hamiti, Mentor; Susuri, Arsim; Ethical Background of Using Modern Internet Technologies as a Medium for Communication in the Educational System in Macedonia; 41st International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO). IEEE, Opatija, 2018. (Link)
  
  
• Abazi Bexheti, Lejla; Kadriu, Arbana; Apostolova Trpkovska, Marika; Quantitative Structured Literature Review of Research on e-Learning. MIPRO 2017, 40th Jubilee International Convention May 22 – 26, 2017 pp: 761-765. MIPRO/IEEE, Opatija, Croatia, 2017. (Link)
  
  
• Apostolova Trpkovska, Marika; Abazi Bexheti, Lejla; Cico, Betim; Enhancing flipped classroom model implementation, 6th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO). IEEE, Bar, Montenegro, 2017. (Link)
  
  
• Abazi-Bexheti, Lejla; Jajaga, Edmond; Abazi-Alili, Hyrije; Kadriu, Arbana; Apostolova-Trpkovska, Marika; A Google Classroom-Based Learning Management System: Empirical Evidence from SEEU, ENTerprise Research InNOVAtion Conference, Vol. 3, No. 1, ISSN: 1849-7950. ENTRENOVA, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2017. (Link)
  
  
• Apostolova Trpkovska, Marika; Yildirim Yayilgan, Sule; Besimi, Adrian; An Integrated Children Disease Prediction Tool within a Special Social Network. Special Topic Conference (STC) of the European Federation for Medical Informatics (EFMI). ISBN: 978-1-61499-633-0. April 2016.. IOS Press, Paris, 2016. (Link)
  
  
• Apostolova-Trpkovska, Marika; Cico, Betim; Abazi-Bexheti, Lejla; Prediction of Children Diseases using Semantics. 5th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO 2016). IEEE. Montenegro. . MECO, Bar, 2016. (Link)
  
  
• Abazi-Bexheti, Lejla; Apostolova-Trpkovska, Marika; Kadriu, Arbana; Migration from in-house LMS to Google Classroom: case of SEEU. 39th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, MIPRO, Croatia.. MIPRO, Opatija, 2016. (Link)
  
  
• Abazi-Bexheti, Lejla; Cico, Betim; Apostolova-Trpkovska, Marika; Ismaili, Burim; Dimension of E-Learning Usage Based on Level of Studies: The Case of SEE University. International conference on E-Learning, 11-12 September 2015. University of Applied Sciences, Germany. University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, 2016. (Link)
  
  

Work Experience

• Nov 2015 - Present : Docent
  South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Higher Education
  Main responsibilities: Employed full time as a Docent for the courses: System and Software Engineering, Introduction to Computer Science, Algorithms and Data Structures, Desktop Publishing, Object Oriented Programming, C++ Programming I and II, Software Project Management
  
  
• Apr 2008 - Nov 2015: Assistent
  South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Higher Education
  Main responsibilities: Employed full time as a assistant for the courses: System and Software Engineering, Introduction to Computer Science, Algorithms and Data Structures, Desktop Publishing, Object Oriented Programming, C++ Programming I and II
  
  
• Sep 2008 - Sep 2015: Support Administrator for LMS Libri
  South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Higher Education
  Main responsibilities: Administration and support of the LIBRI LMS development system for online course management
  
  
• Sep 2006 - Sep 2008: Support Administrator for LMS Angel
  South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Higher Education
  Main responsibilities: Administration and support of the ANGEL LMS system for online course management.
  
  
• Sep 2006 - Apr 2008: Assistant
  South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia
  Type of business or sector: Higher Education
  Main responsibilities: Employed full time as a younger assistant for the courses: System and Software Engineering, Introduction to Computer Science, Advanced IT Skills, Data Structures, O bject Oriented Programming, C++ Programming I