Acknowledgements
The finalization of the process is always defined by the trajectory that it takes during the steps and the enrichment of the people involved in it. Any task achieved, is packed with the support, thoughts and energy of our accompanying travelers. Having the opportunity to express gratitude to my supporters is a special long-awaited moment. For these reasons, I would like to show my appreciation to Prof. Vera Bushati and Prof. Luca Emanueli, which guided this research in a worldwide pandemic time. Secondly, my sincere gratitude goes to the Board of Professors at POLIS University which patiently listened through all the discussions, gave suggestions, comments and supported the whole process. A major gratefulness for Prof. Sotir Dhamo, Skender Luarasi, Valerio Perna, Ledian Bregasi and especially Prof. Besnik Aliaj for all the recommendations and being a mentor for me for several years now. A particular gratitude goes to my colleague and PhD Program Supervisor at POLIS, Llazar Kumaraku, for all the endless clarifications regarding PhD process and the valuable suggestions during the research. My classmates deserve a special “Thanks” for being my “travel” buddies. Thank you: Amanda, Ermal, Keti, Fiona and Aguljeln, for the great time during workshops and all our conversations! Without you guys, being a PhD student would have been boring! A major “Thank You” goes to the friends who always encouraged my research: Eralda, Rovena, Anita, Jonida, Manjola, Kristiana and my bestie Anduela. At last, but not the least, the biggest appreciation goes to my parents, for their wholehearted and absolute support in every step and to my son DELIN, which is my daily motivation!
Thank you to each one of you! From the bottom of my heart!
Tirana, September 2021 Malvina Istrefaj (Koliçi)
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