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Assoc. Prof. PhD Daniela Lyubomirova Yordanova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economic Management at the Faculty of Economics, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. With numerous publications spanning over a decade, she has established herself as a prominent researcher in public sector management and risk management within Bulgarian academic circles. Her research interests primarily focus on public sector management, risk management, organizational crisis management, and public administration. She has extensively examined the dynamics of organizational resilience, ethical governance in public administration, and the integration of risk management frameworks in both public and private sector organizations. Her work particularly emphasizes the Bulgarian context while incorporating international best practices and theoretical frameworks. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent thematic focus on organizational resilience during crises, ethical dimensions of public administration, and innovative approaches to risk management. Her research demonstrates an evolution from foundational studies on risk management toward more integrated approaches that combine governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. The publications also show increasing attention to practical implementation of theoretical concepts in the Bulgarian public sector context. Daniela Yordanova actively participates in research projects aimed at building partnerships and encouraging research activity among students and young scientists in the field of Administration and Management. She has contributed to projects focused on science communication in digital environments and strengthening the capacity of academic journals. Her scholarly contributions include numerous conference papers, journal articles, and textbooks that have significantly enriched the academic discourse on management practices in Bulgaria. She maintains an active research agenda with publications appearing consistently through 2025, demonstrating her ongoing scholarly engagement and contribution to her field.

• Public Sector Management
• Risk Management
• Organizational Crisis Management
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Kristian Hadjiev is a Professor at the Department of Administration and Management of New Bulgarian University (NBU) . With over 25 years of academic experience since 1997, he specializes in virtual teams , organizational design , and project management , focusing on high-performance organizations and cultural change management . Received his PhD from NBU in 2004 and a second Doctorate from the Higher Attestation Commission (VAK) in 2009. Has served as Head of the Department of Business Administration (2012) and currently leads in virtual team management. Active in editorial boards including the International Journal of Private Higher Education and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences' Economic Thought journal. His research explores virtual team effectiveness , organizational transformation , and innovative management models , supported by projects like TUdi (2021-2025) for EU-China soil sustainability and earlier work on training virtual teams in business competitions. He has developed curricula for online education, including e-health programs, and contributed to accreditation standards for doctoral programs. Prof. Hadjiev participates in international conferences (e.g., Struga International University , Dubai Management Conference ) and co-founded the Center for Risk Analysis (CAUR) while mentoring students and contributing to policy frameworks for higher education reform.

• Organizational Management
• Project Management
• Social Management
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Irena Mladenova, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA), Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. Her academic role combines research, teaching, and consulting expertise in organizational change, management, and entrepreneurship. She holds a PhD in Organizational Change and Adaptability, an MBA from FEBA, and a Master in Banking and Entrepreneurship from a joint European program. Her professional experience spans over 20 years across private and public sectors, including roles at international consultancies (Kearney, PwC) and the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy. She served as Deputy Minister of Economy in caretaker governments (2013, 2014, 2021) and as Head of Corporate Development in a regional energy firm. Her consulting work focuses on organizational restructuring, strategic planning, and market entry strategies. Research interests include organizational adaptability, digital transformation in SMEs, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship ecosystems. She has advised on mergers, acquisitions, and public-sector reforms, emphasizing practical applications of management theories. Publications highlight themes like digital transformation in SMEs, leadership’s role in organizational adaptability, and governance frameworks for collaborative networks. She actively contributes to academic platforms (ORCID, ResearchGate) and engages with industry through FEBA’s initiatives.

• Organizational Change and Development
• Organizational Culture
• Management
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Д-р Силвена Денчева Яндарнова is an Associate Professor at Varna University of Management since 2017, specializing in Social Management. She previously served as Chief Assistant Professor from 2010 to 2016 and earned her Ph.D. in Social Management in 2004. Her teaching focuses on Management, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, and Electronic Marketing across programs like IHM, ITM, IBM, MBA, and MSc IHTM in both English and Bulgarian. Her research explores e-commerce, digital business, leadership dynamics, creativity studies, and virtual communities in tourism. Notable works include the monograph *Virtual Communities in Tourism* (2016) and contributions to journals like *National Economic Archive* and *Management and Sustainable Development Magazine*. She actively participates in academic projects like Pro Extour and is engaged in textbook authorship. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Social Management (2004) Key Roles: Module leader in Management and Organizational Behavior Office Hours: Dobrich Campus: Wed 12–1 PM Varna Campus: Sat 12–1 PM Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, emphasizing digital transformation in business and tourism sectors.

• E-commerce
• Digital Business
• Leadership Studies
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Professor Kristian Bankov holds a Doctor of Science (DSc) in Semiotics from New Bulgarian University (2023). He serves as Professor in the Southeast European Center for Semiotic Studies at NBU. Director of Southeast European Center for Semiotic Studies since 2007 General Secretary of International Association for Semiotic Studies (2014-2024) Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Public Relations at NBU (2011-2012) Chief Organizer of the annual Early Fall School of Semiotics since 2006 His research spans multiple dimensions of semiotics: Continental philosophy of language and Bergson's philosophy Sociosemiotics and identity studies Consumer society and digital culture Artificial intelligence and new media Semiotics of economic transactions Digital education and technological transformation Recent publications focus on digital culture, economic sign systems, and digital transformation with particular attention to: Digital semiosphere and platfospheres Monetary semiotics and digital currencies Social media analysis and consumer rituals Trust systems and digital experience economy Identity formation in post-truth environments Audiovisual translation in digital culture

• Semiotics
• Digital Culture
• Continental Philosophy
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Professor Georgi Dimitrov Mengov serves as a full-time faculty member at the Faculty of Economics, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" since 2005, heading the Center for Modeling Socioeconomic Systems. His interdisciplinary work bridges computational neuroscience and economic decision-making through affiliations including the editorial board of the International Journal of Neural Networks and Advanced Applications and advisory roles at Swiss Innovation Valley. His research focuses on human-oriented decision science , examining neural correlates of economic choices, emotional memory dynamics, and socioeconomic forecasting. Mengov develops computational models predicting intuitive economic behavior using neural network architectures, with particular emphasis on Behavioral economics and risk analysis Neurocomputational modeling of social systems Mathematical-psychological frameworks for decision processes His publication trends reveal consistent interdisciplinary integration: neural network methodologies applied to socioeconomic problems (2006-2018), behavioral economics of digital networks (2021-2025), and foundational work in human decision theory through monographs like Decision Science: A Human-Oriented Perspective (Springer, 2015). Recent work increasingly addresses turbulent economic environments and virtual social networking impacts. Scientific contributions include editorial leadership for major journals and program committee participation in the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (2013-2019). Notable recognitions include ORCID registration (0000-0001-8157-3246) and ResearchGate profile. As academic advisor and center director, Mengov mentors emerging researchers while leading projects on socioeconomic modeling. His work demonstrates strong integration of theoretical neuroscience with practical economic applications, securing consistent publication output in high-impact journals including Neural Networks and Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics . Mengov maintains active research laboratories focused on neuroeconomic modeling and socioeconomic forecasting, with recent work exploring fractal social structures and virtual network economics. Current projects examine motivation dynamics in turbulent economic environments through the ACCESS Press publications.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Behavioral Economics
• Decision Science
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Dr. Reni Pancheva serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Management by Sector at the Faculty of Economics, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", having joined the department in September 2024. Her academic credentials include: Doctorate (ONS "Doctor") in Economics and Management (Industry) from Sofia University (2024), dissertation on "Development of the Circular Economy in the European Union" Master's degree in Energy Markets and Services from Sofia University (2021) Bachelor of Economics from Sofia University (2017) Dr. Pancheva's research program centers on sustainable economic systems, with particular expertise in circular economy frameworks and their practical implementation. Her work integrates economic theory with environmental sustainability challenges, examining measurement systems for tracking circular transitions, resource efficiency strategies, and behavioral interventions to promote sustainable practices. This interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional economics with contemporary environmental challenges facing the European Union. Her scholarly contributions are registered through professional identifiers: ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0548-8167 Researcher ID: HJP-0557-2023 As a faculty member, Dr. Pancheva contributes to academic programs focused on economic sustainability, bringing her specialized knowledge of energy markets and circular economic models to both teaching and research initiatives within the department.

• sustainable development
• circular economy
• frameworks for tracking the transition to a circular economy
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Assoc. Prof. Irena Emilova is an Associate Professor at the Administration and Management Department of New Bulgarian University (NBU). She holds a PhD in Economics and Tourism Management, and her academic roles include heading the Tourism Section, chairing the Program Council, and participating in the Faculty Council of FDENO. Her research focuses on tourism markets, urban tourism management, entertainment industry management, and experience economy, with additional interests in travel agency competitiveness and transport organization in tourism. Doctor in Economics and Tourism Management (VAK) Prof. Emilova has led and participated in numerous national and international projects, including digital education initiatives and tourism season extension studies. Her teaching portfolio spans tourism economics, market analysis, and destination management. She has received the Socrates award for innovative student engagement and contributes to tourism policy through roles in the Bulgarian Chamber of Education and the National Agency for Assessment and Accreditation. Her recent publications emphasize digital transformation in tourism, urban development strategies, and experiential economic models. Collaborative efforts include monographs on entertainment industry management and tourism brokerage, alongside conference papers on Sofia's tourism experience design. She mentors student internships and advises on tourism product development.

• tourism markets
• urban tourism management
• tour operator and agency activities
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Minka Miteva Yordanova serves as a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences at Technical University - Gabrovo, actively contributing to academic and research activities since 2011 through multiple institutional projects. Her research focuses on the intersection of management theory and information technology applications, with primary expertise in: Organizational Management and Business Process Modeling Information Systems Design and Security Computer-Based Educational Methods and Web Accessibility Economic Growth Analysis in National Sectors Analysis of her 15 publications (2011-2016) reveals consistent emphasis on practical implementations of management models in Bulgarian academic and business contexts, particularly in IT project execution, organizational communication, and time management systems. Her work predominantly appears in UNITECH and INFOTEH conference proceedings, demonstrating strong institutional collaboration within Southeast European academic networks. Dr. Yordanova has participated in seven internal research projects at TU Gabrovo (2011-2018) as both researcher and team member, addressing critical areas including modern educational technologies, economic forecasting for EU structural funds, and computer-based research methodologies. These projects involved cross-functional teams of 5-10 specialists focused on translating theoretical models into operational frameworks for national economic development.

• Organizational Management
• Information Systems
• Business Information Flows
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Prof. Biser Tsolov is a Professor at the National Academy of Sports "Vasil Levski" , affiliated with the Faculty of Sport and the Department of Management and History of Sports . He has served as Head of the Department (2008–2020) and Head of the Center for Postgraduate Qualification (since 2009). His roles include designing sports management curricula and leading program councils for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Education: Graduated from the National Academy of Sports (1989), earned a Doctorate (1994), and Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences (2007). Specialization: Management of Company Brand Identity (1998–1999, University of National and World Economy). Research interests span sports management and marketing , transfer policy in sports , public relations and advertising , pedagogical staff training , football tactics , and sports intelligence . His recent publications focus on financial models, consumer behavior in sports services, and curriculum development. Advising and Projects: Supervised numerous bachelors, masters, and doctoral theses; led multiple research projects; and contributed to national sports policy through roles in the Public Council for Physical Education and Sports and expert groups. Labs and Teams: Collaborated with institutions like PFC CSKA Sofia (as analyst) and FC CSKA 1948 EAD (chief methodologist), integrating theory with practical sports analytics.

• Sports Management
• Sports Marketing
• Transfer Policy in Sports
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Milena Karailieva is an Associate Professor at the Business Administration Department of New Bulgarian University (NBU), where she has been a permanent faculty member since 2009. Her academic career began earlier with teaching roles at Sofia University and Technical University Sofia. Education: Master's in International Tourism (UNSS, 2000), PhD in Tourism Management (UNSS, 2005) Research Interests focus on Tourism Management , Health Tourism , Human Resource Management , Competitiveness of Tourist Products , and Tourism Behavior Psychology . Her work explores digital transformation, risk management, and intellectual capital in tourism contexts. Publications include monographs like "Balneo, Spa and Wellness Tourism - Present and Future" (2012) and "Human Capital in Tourism" (2018), alongside 15+ conference papers and journal articles analyzing tourism competitiveness, behavioral trends, and resource management. She contributed to multi-author works on specialized tourism types and risk engineering in hospitality. Teaching covers courses: Tourist Resources , Tourism Marketing , Psychology of Tourist Behavior , Spa Tourism , and Management of Tourist Destinations .

• Reengineering
• Tourism Management
• Health Tourism
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Stefan Dimov Stefanov is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies, Faculty of Modern Languages, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. His academic profile spans multiple disciplines with particular focus on contemporary cultural phenomena shaped by digital technologies. Dr. Stefanov's research interests include: Remix Culture and Digital Authorship Translation Technology and CAT Tools Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies Media Studies and Digital Humanities Philosophy of Language and Contemporary Discourse His scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with how digital environments transform creative processes and cultural production. Dr. Stefanov has published extensively on remix practices, examining how digital technologies facilitate new forms of creative reuse while challenging traditional copyright frameworks. His research also explores intersections between language, power, and contemporary social issues, with publications addressing pandemic responses, linguistic politics, and cultural debates. Dr. Stefanov has participated in significant research projects including 'Comparativistics in the Age of Globalization: Perspectives and Challenges' (2014), which investigated connections between Slavic and Anglophone literatures in the post-totalitarian period, transnational dynamics in Slavic literatures, and comparative studies of travel literature about Eastern Europe and the Balkans. His 2024 monograph 'Authorship in Remix Culture: The Creative Reuse of Found Material' provides comprehensive analysis of contemporary remix practices. Other notable publications address the Bulgarian reception of Jerzy Liebert, specialized translation tools, and philosophical implications of remix culture from environmental and ethical perspectives. Dr. Stefanov's academic profile reflects commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship bridging literary studies, digital humanities, translation studies, and cultural criticism, consistently addressing the evolving relationship between technology, creativity, and cultural expression in the 21st century.

• Remix Culture
• Digital Authorship
• Translation Technology
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Daniel Kolev Dimanov is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Economic Theory and International Economic Relations, Faculty of Economics, University of Veliko Tarnovo. His primary affiliations include full-time academic responsibilities focused on economics research and education. Dimanov's research centers on international economics, agricultural trade dynamics, and rural development strategies within Bulgaria and the EU context. His work examines comparative advantages in trade, socio-economic transformations in rural regions, and the impact of public services on local economies. Key thematic areas include EU policy implementation, digital solutions for rural sustainability, and economic analysis of agricultural systems. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on trade patterns, rural assessment methodologies, and economic education. Recent works emphasize the E-SMART framework for evaluating rural development, analysis of Bulgaria's agricultural trade competitiveness, and textbooks on macroeconomic/microeconomic principles. Publication trends show interdisciplinary integration of economic theory with environmental and social policy considerations. Dimanov leads significant research projects including: Digital and Ecological Solutions for Rural Development (2024): Developing transferable EU best practices for Bulgarian rural areas E-SMART Methodology Implementation (2023): Creating assessment tools for rural socio-economic risks Socio-Economic Compass for Rural Areas (2022): Analyzing post-pandemic recovery frameworks He coordinates interdisciplinary teams of researchers, PhD candidates, and students across economics and social sciences.

• International Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Rural Development
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Prof. Dr. Gabriela Krstevska is a faculty member at the Faculty of Economics and Business Organization under the International Slavic University "G.R. Derzhavin" , where she has served as a University Professor since 2017 and as Dean since 2022. She also teaches at the Faculty of Legal Sciences within the same university, delivering courses in Organizational Behavior , Business Planning , Operational Management , and Change Management at both the Sveti Nikole and Bitola campuses. Education: PhD (2016), Master's (2009), and Bachelor's (2007) in sociological and socio-legal research from St. Cyril and Methodius University. Her research focuses on organizational behavior , leadership dynamics , and human capital development , with particular emphasis on virtual leadership , remote work adaptation , and sustainable HR strategies . Her publications analyze challenges in leadership empathy, pandemic-era HR management, and the transformation of organizational culture to align with green economy principles. Recent trends in her work include exploring the intersection of creativity and innovation in SMEs, organizational resilience post-crisis, and the impact of labor migration on HRM . She frequently contributes to international conferences such as "International Dialogue: East-West" and journals like the International Journal: The Teacher of the Future .

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Business Management
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Nikola Popovski is a Professor at the International Slavic University 'G.R. Derzhavin', teaching in both the Faculty of Economics and Organization of Entrepreneurship and Faculty of Technical Sciences and Informatics across campuses in Sveti Nikole and Bitola. He holds a Doctorate in Economics from UKIM, Skopje, and has served in academic roles at FON University (as Dean), European Center for Peace and Development (UN University for Peace), and others. His research focuses on economic development, public finance, globalization, knowledge-based economies, and employment dynamics during crises. His recent publications analyze corporate bonds, network leadership models, fiscal policy, and environmental taxation, reflecting interdisciplinary trends in economic policy and sustainable development. He has contributed to academic conferences in the Balkans and collaborated with institutions like Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Scientific Awards : None explicitly mentioned. He has held significant roles in government (Minister of Finance, Member of Parliament), banking (Development Bank of North Macedonia), and academic governance (Dean of Faculty of Economic Sciences at FON University).

• Economic Development
• Macroeconomics
• Public Finance
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