Dr. Viola Gjylbegaj

02/09/2026

10/08/2026

I’m pleased to share the publication of my latest research:

“Surveying Digital Media Impact on Environmental Awareness”

The chapter is published by Springer in the proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Futures (ICASF 2024), within the volume Sustainability Through Multidisciplinary Innovation, part of the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation series.

The study explores the role of digital media in shaping environmental awareness, examining how digital platforms and communication practices can contribute to informing audiences, strengthening engagement, and encouraging more environmentally conscious attitudes and behaviors.
At a time when sustainability challenges require not only scientific and policy responses but also effective communication, understanding how digital media can connect awareness with action is increasingly important.

I am particularly pleased that this contribution is now published with Springer and indexed in Scopus, adding to the growing body of research at the intersection of digital media, communication, and sustainability.

Citation:
Gjylbegaj, V. (2026). Surveying Digital Media Impact on Environmental Awareness. In: Tunio, M.N., Hassan Alwan, N., Andoniou, C. (eds), Sustainability Through Multidisciplinary Innovation. ICASF 2024. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation. Springer, Cham.

In today’s digital age, digital media platforms, including social media, websites, and mobile applications, play an important role in shaping public discourse on environmental sustainability. This study employed a survey-based approach to investigate how...

13/07/2026

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13/07/2026

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By Viola Gjylbegaj, PhD, FHEA When artificial intelligence entered the mainstream, many predicted the decline of communication as a human profession. Algorithms would write our press releases, generate our social media campaigns, summarize our meetings, and perhaps even replace journalists, public r

22/06/2026

Today, I had the pleasure of receiving a trophy in recognition of my Advance HE Fellowship, an achievement I earned in December 2022. While the award celebrates professional recognition in higher education, for me it represents something much more personal.
Since I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a teacher. That dream led me to attend a pedagogical high school, continue my studies across countries and disciplines, and ultimately dedicate my career to teaching, research, and supporting students' growth.
As I held this trophy, I could not help but think of my father. He always believed in the value of education, hard work, and perseverance. I know he would have been proud to see this moment.
After more than a decade in higher education, I remain as passionate about teaching as I was when I first imagined myself standing in front of a classroom. The journey continues, and I am grateful for every student, colleague, mentor, and family member who has been part of it.

21/06/2026

I am pleased to share my new professional website:

🔗 https://sites.google.com/view/drviolagjylbegaj/bio?authuser=2

This space brings together my academic and professional journey as an academic, media and communication scholar, researcher, author, translator, and intercultural communication specialist.

On the website, I have included my biography, teaching experience, research interests, publications, books, translated works, conference presentations, academic leadership, industry connections, and digital education initiatives.

Creating this website was also a moment of reflection for me. It reminded me how much my journey has been shaped by different countries, languages, cultures, students, colleagues, research projects, books, and professional collaborations.

From Albania to Italy, and now to the United Arab Emirates, my work has always been guided by the same passion: communication as a bridge between people, cultures, knowledge, and social impact.

I warmly invite colleagues, students, researchers, media professionals, and potential collaborators to visit the website, explore my work, and connect for future academic, research, publishing, training, or industry collaboration.

Dr. Viola Gjylbegaj Academic | Media and Strategic Communication Scholar | Researcher | Author | Translator | Intercultural Communication Expert Assistant Professor of Mass Communication Abu Dhabi University

04/06/2026

I am truly happy to share that my new book:
Public Speaking for International University Students: A Practical Workbook for Confidence, Clarity, Presentations, and Academic Success,
is now live on Amazon.
This book was born from my years of teaching public speaking and communication to international and multilingual students. I have seen many students with brilliant ideas remain silent because they were afraid of making mistakes, afraid of their accent, afraid of being judged, or afraid that their English was not “perfect” enough.
I wrote this workbook for them.
For every student who feels nervous before standing in front of the class.
For every student who has something important to say but doubts their voice.
For every international student who speaks with courage in a second or third language.
For every young person learning that confidence is not something we are born with, but something we build step by step.
The central message of this book is very close to my heart:
You do not need perfect English to be a powerful speaker. You need preparation, structure, clarity, courage, and practice.
This workbook includes practical exercises, speech templates, reflection activities, peer feedback forms, presentation checklists, and guidance on speaking anxiety, accent, pronunciation, PowerPoint, group presentations, research presentations, Q&A, online presentations, and responsible use of AI tools for practice.
As an educator, linguist, and communication scholar, I believe deeply that every student deserves to feel that their voice matters.
I hope this book will help students speak not with fear, but with confidence; not with imitation, but with authenticity; not with silence, but with courage.
The book is available here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H41QB5CC
Grateful for this new milestone. The journey continues.

Public Speaking for International University Students: A Practical Workbook for Confidence, Clarity, Presentations, and Academic Success

23/05/2026

Excited to see the growth of my YouTube channel, Learn Albanian with Viola!

📊 Current milestones:
✨ 12,000+ subscribers
✨ 1.6 million views
✨ 32.7K likes
✨ Viewers from around the world learning the Albanian language and culture

What started as a passion project to promote the Albanian language has become a meaningful global learning community. As an educator and communication scholar, it is rewarding to combine teaching, digital media, storytelling, and intercultural communication in a way that reaches thousands of learners online.

I truly believe that language is more than vocabulary and grammar, it is identity, culture, connection, and belonging.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who watches, supports, comments, and shares the content. Your encouragement motivates me to continue creating educational videos and innovative digital learning experiences.

The journey continues! Subscribe on my channel Learn Albanian with Viola

21/05/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮7 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝘂 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶!

I’m truly honored to serve on the Internal Scientific Committee for the 4th 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗙 2027) — a prestigious 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘂𝘀-𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗱 conference that reflects our commitment to academic excellence, sustainability, and global collaboration.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: "Reimagining the Future: Technology, Innovation, and Interdisciplinary Solutions for Global Impact."

Hosted by Abu Dhabi University, one of the top 250 universities globally, ICASF 2027 will take place from January 13-14th, 2027, in Abu Dhabi, UAE

The ICASF conference series has rapidly grown into a globally recognized platform for advancing dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in sustainability and technology. Across its previous three editions, ICASF has attracted more than 1,500 participants from 92 countries and is associated with several Scopus-indexed proceedings books and Q1 and Q2 journal publications.

ICASF 2027 conference aims to bring together a stellar line-up of university leaders, scholars, industry experts, diplomats, and policymakers from around the world to engage in presenting research papers, meaningful discussions, and share their insights on pressing sustainability and AI challenges as well as the future of higher education, research innovation, and global academic collaboration.

Conference Objectives:
🔹 Advance sustainability through technology and innovation
🔹 Foster interdisciplinary research and global collaboration
🔹 Explore AI and digital transformation solutions for global challenges
🔹 Integrate sustainability, policy, and social innovation
🔹 Strengthen international partnerships and knowledge exchange

We are pleased to invite researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and scholars to submit their abstracts and research papers for the ICASF 2027.
🌐 Conference Website:
https://lnkd.in/gEmU9tBM
📝 Abstract Submission Link:
https://lnkd.in/gWbmcnJ3
📝 Registration Link:
https://lnkd.in/gMzbn4V4
📅 Key Dates:
✔️ Abstract or Short Paper Submission: 15 June 2026
✔️ Decision on Abstract Acceptance: 30 June 2026
✔️ Full Paper Submission: 31 July 2026
✔️ Conference Registration Deadline: 30 September 2026
Explore highlights from past conferences:
ICASF 2025 - https://lnkd.in/gWtC9nC9
ICASF 2024 - https://lnkd.in/dc2nAWZd
ICASF 2023 - https://lnkd.in/dpPthjfM
Let’s come together to shape a more sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future.
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26/04/2026

My books published on Amazon:

Follow Dr Viola Gjylbegaj and explore their bibliography from Amazon's Dr Viola Gjylbegaj Author Page.