bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Laboratory Management; Challenges and Opportunities in FkipUhamka
Authors:   Muhammadiyah University Prof. DR. HAMKA, Jakarta, Ermawati ImasRatna , Sugianto Sugianto ,   Muhammadiyah University Prof. DR. HAMKA, Jakarta, Hartini Tri Isti ,   Muhammadiyah University Prof. DR. HAMKA, Jakarta, Dasmo Dasmo ,   Indrapasta University PGRI, Jakarta, Sari Nuraini Nanda ,   Muhammadiyah University Prof. DR. HAMKA, Jakarta
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the management of basic physics laboratories at UniversitasMuhammadiyah Prof DR HAMKA and its impact on user performance and satisfaction. Optimal management of basic physics laboratories is very important to support the learning process and student practicums. This study uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach, where data is collected through questionnaires distributed to lecturers and students who use the laboratory. The results of the study indicate that the management of basic physics laboratories at UniversitasMuhammadiyah Prof DR HAMKA has been running well, but there are still several aspects that need to be improved, such as equipment maintenance, additional facilities, and improving work safety. Data analysis shows that there is a significant relationship between laboratory management and user performance and satisfaction. Good management will improve the efficiency of laboratory use, which in turn will improve academic performance and user satisfaction. Based on the findings, several suggestions are given for further improvement, including planning for periodic maintenance, adding facilities, improving laboratory technician skills, and regular monitoring and evaluation. The implementation of these suggestions is expected to improve the quality of basic physics laboratory management at UniversitasMuhammadiyah Prof. DR HAMKA.
Application of Law Depicted as a Theatre in William Shakespeare’s Play “Richard Ii”
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine, Rzhevska Valentyna Serhiivna
Published: November 2024

The article investigates how the application of law as it is depicted in Shekespeare’s “Richard II” includes the elements of a stage performance. These elements exist for both the participants and spectators on stage and this play’s audience. The espisodes of the play analyzed in the article are that of the court of chivalry, where King Richard II functions as a judge, that of the start of judicial combat, after which the exile of competitors follows; that of the meeting between the Duke of York who was left as Governor of the land by Richard and Bolingbroke who has returned from exile, that of Bolingbroke’s order to execute Richard’s favourites, that of parliament functioning as court; that of the abdication of Richard; that of Henry IV granting pardon to a conspirator against him, that of Richard in prison and that of Henry rewarding his followers of refusing to reward. The conclusion is that the play, among other things, depicts the application of law functioning in times of a heavy political crisis, and that both principal characters of the play, Richard II and Henry Bolingbroke, later Henry IV, being offenders, use the application of law as a means to create their positive images.
Analysis of the Impact of Monetary Policy Instruments on Economic Growth in Indonesia by 2013 to 2023
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Indonesia, Putri Fela Cininta Arimbi , Chaidir Taufiq ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Indonesia
Published: November 2024

Based on quarterly data by 2001Q1 to 2017Q2, this research and study covers theoretical debates and empirical studies on the factors that affect economic stability and their effect on the financial sector's performance. This study applies the Ordinary Least Square (O.L.S.) method to the Cointegration and Engle Granger-Error Correction Model (E.C.M.) methods. E.C.M. is done to assess the long-term validity and balance of the research model and foresee potential flaws and discrepancies among the theoretical and statistical models. Even while the M2 variable has no discernible effect on G.D.P. during the observation period, the research findings demonstrate that, over the long run, there is a balance among changes in G.D.P. and monetary variables, such as interest rates, Inflation, M2, and the rupiah value. On the other hand, the E.C.T. variable has a significant short-term effect on fluctuations in G.D.P. Interest rates, Inflation, M2, and exchange rates had no discernible effect on G.D.P. throughout this time. Thus, changes in monetary variables, particularly interest rates, Inflation, and M2, tend to effect G.D.P. The average quarterly financial deepening in Indonesia for the observation period was 3.80 per cent, according to the outcomes of the financial performance study. Furthermore, M2 growth during the same period was 3.03 per cent, compared to Indonesia's average quarterly economic growth of 1.36 per cent.
Caracterização morfológica dos dúctulos eferentes de murinos, bovinos, equinos e suínos
Authors:   , Silva Kamilla Dias Paes
Published: November 2024

Os dúctulos eferentes (DE) contribuem ativamente para as funções reprodutivas masculinas. Contudo, alterações em sua estrutura histológica têm sido correlacionados a causas de subfertilidade masculinas. Contudo, estudos que apontam as similaridades e diferenças histológicas e funcionais entre as espécies domésticas são escassos. O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar os aspectos morfológicos dos DE das espécies murina, bovina, equina e suína. Para tanto, cinco animais de cada espécie tiveram seus DE coletados, dissecados e divididos em três regiões (proximal, média e distal) para processamento histológico em resina. As amostras processadas foram coradas em azul de toluidina para análise descritiva microscópica. Na dissecação manual dos DE foi observada maior facilidade de dissecação em murinos e equinos do que em bovinos e suínos. Histologicamente, o epitélio dos DE foi identificado como pseudoestratificado colunar ciliado em todas as espécies, com variações na predominância dos tipos celulares entre as regiões. As células não ciliadas foram mais abundantes em todas as regiões, enquanto as células ciliadas eram mais numerosas na região distal. A composição do tecido intersticial também variou entre as espécies: em roedores, o tecido conjuntivo frouxo predominava, enquanto nos grandes mamíferos, o tecido conjuntivo denso substituía o tecido conjuntivo frouxo à medida que se aproximava da região distal, envolvendo os DE em feixes. Os achados deste estudo fornecem informações valiosas sobre as características morfológicas dos DE nas diferentes regiões dos ductos em roedores, bovinos, equinos e suínos. Essas informações são fundamentais para avançar na compreensão dos mecanismos fisiológicos e patológicos relacionados aos DE e podem orientar futuras pesquisas na área. Palavras-chave: fertilidade, histologia, mamíferos, reprodução e roedores
Evidências do comportamento empreendedor no setor público: uma análise dos servidores técnico-administrativos da Universidade do Estado do Amazonas-UEA
Authors:   , Sales Mary Helem Costa de
Published: November 2024

Esta pesquisa analisa a manifestação do comportamento empreendedor dos servidores técnico-administrativos da Universidade do Estado do Amazonas – UEA e está estruturada em dois artigos: no primeiro, foi feita uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura buscando analisar a produção científica sobre empreendedorismo e orientação empreendedora em universidades públicas no contexto dos servidores técnico-administrativos, utilizando dados secundários das publicações na base de dados do Portal de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). Para o estudo, levou-se em consideração as características das produções; as informações sobre procedimentos metodológicos e os resultados da pesquisa. Os resultados revelaram que a produção científica sobre o assunto tem evoluído em outros sujeitos, mas quanto aos servidores técnico-administrativos de universidades públicas é um tema que se mostra restrito e com poucos estudos sobre o assunto. O segundo artigo, buscou identificar a manifestação de comportamentos empreendedores, assim como, mapear condicionantes e barreiras que influenciam o comportamento empreendedor nas atividades laborais dos servidores técnico-administrativos da UEA. Para isso, utilizou-se de uma abordagem qualiquantitativa, de natureza descritiva. Os dados foram coletados a partir de fontes primárias (questionário com 126 respostas) e secundárias (documentais e bibliográficas). Para análise dos dados, foi usado o Indicador de Comportamento Intraempreendedor no Setor Público (ICISP), obteve-se um percentual de 72,97%, sendo considerado um grau alto de comportamento intraempreendedor nos servidores técnico-administrativos da UEA. Dentre as barreiras que mais impactaram o desempenho dos servidores foram: a Autonomia Gerencial Limitada (68%), a Restrição Orçamentária (66%), a Burocratização dos Processos (60%) e a Resistência à Mudança (60%). Palavras-chave: empreendedorismo; universidade pública; servidores públicos
Is a jurisdictional decision in international investment law res judicata?
Authors: Koen L
Published: November 2024

Die internasionale beleggingsregstelsel word toenemend gekritiseer as gevolg van ’n persepsie dat daar wanbalanse in die stelsel is wat in beleggers se guns werk, wat aanleiding gee tot omstrede debatte oor die regte en verpligtinge van partye. Een terugkerende kwessie draai om gevalle van parallelle prosesse, geïllustreer deur sake soos CME Czech Republic BV v The Czech Republic en Lauder v Czech Republic, waar beleggers en meerderheidsaandeelhouers afsonderlik identiese eise voor beleggingstribunale ingestel het. Die beginsel van res judicata, gewortel in die versekering van finaliteit en prosedurele doeltreffendheid, het na vore gekom as ’n potensiële oplossing om parallelle litigasie te voorkom. Nietemin bly die toepassing daarvan in beleggingsarbitrasie omstrede, veral ten opsigte van besluite oor jurisdiksie. In hierdie bydrae word die kompleksiteite rondom res judicata in beleggingsarbitrasie krities ondersoek, met die fokus op die toepassing daarvan op jurisdiksionele besluite. Die artikel ontleed debatte oor die vraag of sodanige besluite binne die tribunaal die effek van res judicata moet hê en ondersoek scenario’s waar tribunale ongunstige toekennings oor jurisdiksie uitreik. Deur analise van relevante sake en regsbeginsels word met hierdie artikel daarna gestreef om prosedurele doeltreffendheid met regverdigheid te versoen, sonder om die afdwingbaarheid van tribunale se beslissing te ondermyn of om ’n party van die reg te ontneem om beswaar aan te teken waar nuwe feite ’n tribunaal van jurisdiksie ontneem. Die beginsel van res judicata, alhoewel bekend in nasionale reg, neem unieke dimensies aan in beleggingsarbitrasie. Die toepassing van res judicata verskil tussen ICSID- en nie-ICSID-prosedures, met implikasies vir jurisdiksionele uitdagings en die finaliteit van besluite. Tribunale het geworstel met die vraag of besluite orr jurisdiksie as finaal en bindend beskou moet word, wat tot teenstrydige interpretasies en prosedurele onsekerhede gelei het. In hierdie artikel word die rigiede toepassing van res judicata op jurisdiksionele besluite gekritiseer en word geargumenteer ten gunste van ’n meer genuanseerde benadering wat prosedurele doeltreffendheid met partye se regte sal balanseer. Dit beklemtoon die praktiese uitdagings van die toepassing van res judicata op aanhoudende prosesse en stel alternatiewe meganismes voor om prosedurele regverdigheid te beskerm. Deur die praktiese implikasies van res judicata te ondersoek, dra hierdie artikel by tot verdere debat binne beleggingsarbitrasie en bied insigte in die versoening van teenstrydige belange in die nastrewing van billike geskilbeslegting.
Boekbesprekings: E Bonthuys and C Albertyn (eds): Gender, Law and Justice
Authors: Boniface Amanda
Published: November 2024

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Aantekeninge: An update of recent labour law developments from South African courts 2024
Authors: Van Staden MJ
Published: November 2024

Labour law is constantly evolving, with new cases and legal developments shaping how we understand and apply the law. This annual update, now in its sixth year, highlights and analyses significant labour law cases handed down between June 2023 and May 2024, focusing on their impact on legal science. Over the past year, courts have grappled with various complex issues related to employment rights. These cases have resolved disputes between parties and set important precedents that will guide future legal decision-making and scholarship. This update explores the key holdings and reasoning of these landmark cases and their implications for employees, employers and the broader legal landscape. The update aims to deepen our understanding of labour law and its practical application in the modern workplace. The cases discussed in this update have been carefully selected based on their potential to shape legal theory, challenge existing assumptions and spark new avenues of research.
Innovating with AI-Driven Threat Detection and Blockchain-Based Data Protection: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity
Authors:   USA, Khan Wasif
Published: November 2024

The current generation of digital threats is much more advanced and present more often than standard security features can handle. This paper aims to understand how modern technologies like AI and blockchain can help enhance security. AI is beneficial in identifying threats in real time, managing incidents, and applying predictive measures with integrated machine learning. In contrast, blockchain provides security to data through decentralization and the inability to change data once recorded. The paper also explores the advancement and utility of AI and its integration into industries, focusing on the use of AI and BlockChain technologies to enhance the security of networks, data, and infrastructures. The rise of AI bias, scalability of blockchains, and regulatory issues are also outlined, as well as solutions for solving these problems. In cybersecurity, a look into the future will be made by exploring factors such as quantum computing concerning AI and blockchain. Finally, the current paper discusses how the awareness, interference, and understanding of the cybersecurity frameworks need to be escalated to build robust, long-lasting cybersecurity that would be apt for addressing present-day challenges.
The Possibility of Scientific Philosophy to Systematise the Fundamental Results of Quantum Theory
Authors:   Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Republic of Kazakhstan, Karabalaevich Altayev Namaz
Published: November 2024

Richard Feynman wrote in [1]: "The next great era of human intelligence awakening may create a methodology for understanding the qualitative content of equations". However, he did not say how this goal could be achieved. In this paper, this goal was achieved by adopting the fundamental ideas of Descartes' scientific philosophy. That is, the idea that from the very beginning the equation of algebra and arithmetic was taken as the basis of the theory of thought. Then, when the problems of geometry, kinematics, physics are solved...And so that on this way the possibilities of the method of separation of variables and the method of abolition of variables were correctly used. The results which could be obtained on this way just turned out to be the results inherent for quantum geometry, quantum kinematics, quantum physics.... That is results on the basis of which it was really possible to put in order intellectual achievements of mankind.
Obesity Associated Reproductive and Sexual Syndrome(OARS) in Men
Authors: Sanjay Kalra  , Atul Dhingra  , Nitin Kapoor
Published: November 2024

Obesity, which has emerged as a major global public healthchallenge, is associated with myriad medical andmultisystemic complications. Obesity impacts the malereproductive and sexual function in multiple ways as well.However, perhaps because of the focus on cardiovascularand metabolic health, the gonadal aspects of obesitymedicine have not been given due attention. We proposethe term OARS to describe obesity-associated reproductiveand sexual syndrome in men living with obesity. OARS canbe defined as a constellation of functional, hormonal, andstructural abnormalities that affect the reproductive andsexual health of such men. The term OARS should attractattention to this neglected field and prompt efforts toprevent and address the needs of men living with obesity.Keywords: hypogonadism, infertility, obesity, overweight,sexual dysfunction, sexuality, spermatogenesis, subfertility
What if I am the story? Using self-disclosure as a teaching tool
Authors: Thompson-Cook Sarah
Published: November 2024

Self-disclosure (SD) in teaching helps students link theory to practice, scaffold learning, show our human side (Rasmussen and Mishna, 2008), and encourage student−teacher interaction (Jebbour, 2018). Teachers must weigh the pedagogical risks versus rewards (Tobin, 2010), as negative SD can raise incivility in the classroom (Miller et al., 2013). Self-disclosures can be about ourselves or our practice experience (Rasmussen and Mishna, 2008). In nurse education, we frequently share stories from clinical practice. But what if I am the story?
After teaching neurodiversity to nursing students, I wanted to tell my own story of being autistic and having ADHD. I did not find the permission that I was looking for from the literature. Would this be ethical? Would my students see this as self-indulgent? Would self-disclosure allow neurodivergent students to feel included when their experience is often one of exclusion (Griffin and Pollack, 2009)? The idea of self-disclosure made me feel vulnerable. Following the disclosure, my students were shocked, but this led to discussions of harmful stereotypes and masking. Since my self-disclosure, my students see me as authentic, imperfect, and credible. Neurodivergent students seek me out for support. More importantly, my students understand more about autism and ADHD through my lived experience to apply this to clinical practice.
This presentation told my story of self-disclosure, how it felt, how the literature guided me, and how self-disclosure can be an effective teaching tool. I used objects as metaphors to tell my story like I did in my teaching.
GASTRONOMIC TOURISM IN ROMANIA
Authors: BORMA Afrodita
Published: November 2024

Gastronomy, a fundamental component of culture, has become a significant
criterion in choosing a tourist destination, playing a crucial role in the development of local
economies. By exploring the gastronomy of a region or a country, one can travel through
time and space, uncovering the cultural identity of the place. Thus, there is increasing talk
of gastronomic destinations that offer tourists dishes with authentic and traditional flavors.
Usually, each dish has its own story, describing both the traditional cooking techniques
passed down through generations and the use of local ingredients that have defined a
community's cuisine over centuries. These gastronomic experiences are not just about
tasting delicious food but also about understanding the history, traditions, and values of a
community through its dishes. The connection between tourism and gastronomy is
becoming increasingly evident, with tourists eager to taste traditional dishes that provide an
authentic perspective on the culture of a tourist destination. Thus, gastronomic tourism
involves exploring local cuisine, culinary traditions, markets, and local restaurants to
discover and appreciate the diversity and authenticity of the foods and drinks of a region or
country. Additionally, culinary tourism may include participating in cooking classes, tastings,
culinary festivals, and other gastronomy-related activities, offering travelers the opportunity
to gain a deeper understanding of a community's culture and identity through its food.
THE IMPACT OF CO2 AND HFCs EMISSIONS ON HUMAN HEALTH IN
THE EU27 COUNTRIES
Authors: CAUTISANU Cristina , HATMANU Mariana
Published: November 2024

Human health is an essential pillar of the societal development. Maintaining or
increasing the level of human health depends on a number of factors. Among them,
nowadays, environmental degradation through GHG emissions represents a crucial factor
due to its short- and long-term effects on the quality of peoples’ lives. In this relationship an
important role is played by economic growth based on the use of non-renewable energy
responsible for triggering significant amounts of GHG emissions. In this complex context,
this study investigates the relationship between environmental degradation (measured by
CO2 and HFCs emissions) and human health (measured by Healthy Life Years - HLY) in
EU27 countries in the 2010-2020 period. The countries were classified in two groups
depending on their levels of decoupling of economic growth from CO2 and HFCs emissions
for observing comparatively the impact of managing the level of air pollution generated by
the economic activities on HLY. Using panel data specific methods, the main findings
revealed that both GHG emissions had negative influences on the HLY, but their impact is
higher in the countries with lower levels of decoupling. Furthermore, for ensuring the
robustness of the results, urbanization (URB) and educational attainment (EDA) were
added as factors in the models estimated. The results obtained in the developed models
were in line with the ones from the initial models, thus sustaining their robustness. In
addition, it was found that URB and EDA produced significant effects only in the countries
with higher levels of decoupling. The study is relevant for a wide range of stakeholders
implicated in finding potential solutions to limit air pollution and enhance humans’ health in
the EU27 countries.
THE IMPACT OF THE AGE OF THE OF TRANSPORT TRUCKS ON THE
LEVEL OF POLLUTION. A STUDY CASE ON THE DEVELOPMENT
REGIONS OF ROMANIA
Authors: FLOREA Adrian-Gheorghe , PERȚICAȘ Diana-Claudia , GAVRILUȚ Roxana
Published: November 2024

Efforts made by the European Commission to reduce the consumption of fossil
fuels and implicitly the dependence on the import from Russia in the context of the current
war in Ukraine, are becoming more and more significant. Road freight transport is among
the sectors that use a significant amount of fossil fuel and which implicitly also release a
large amount of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The purpose of the research is to
analyze using a generous sample of 9167 cars that only carry out road transport of goods,
the willingness of transport companies to reduce fossil fuel consumption through voluntary
measures and to align with industry regulations.
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC
GROWTH IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: HAIDUC Alexandru , NICOARĂ Samuel , NEAGU Olimpia
Published: November 2024

Transport infrastructure has a strategic importance in the social and economic
development of countries. From Antiquity to the present day, transport infrastructure has
aimed to facilitate freedom of movement, and access to goods, services, and information.
Investments in the development of transport infrastructure led to economic growth, the
development of trade, the increase of national and regional competitiveness, as well as the
increase of the well-being of the population. The purpose of this article is to analyze the
contribution that transport infrastructure manifests to the economic growth of European
Union countries. Through this article we aim to explore the correlation between public
expenditures on transport infrastructure and economic growth, using the data available in
the Eurostat database. The obtained results confirm the hypothesis that, indeed, public
spending on transport infrastructure contributes significantly to the economic growth of EU
states. The main conclusion of the study carried out in this article supports the need for
investments in the modernization and maintenance of the transport infrastructure to
enhance sustainable economic growth and the well-being of the population.
NEW CHALLENGES IN DIGITALIZATION INNOVATIONS OF TOURISM
SERVICES AT THE EXAMPLE OF HOSPITALITY
Authors: MATUŠÍKOVÁ Daniela , ŠAFFOVÁ Ivana
Published: November 2024

Digitization in tourism represents a big challenge. Worldwide initiatives are
directed towards its application in the service of the industry. Already at the present time,
their portfolio is quite broad and gives opportunities for the use of these innovations. The
aim of the empirical study was to find out, analytically evaluate and describe the perception
of the attractiveness of selected digital tools in hotel rooms and the interest in them. Through
questionnaire research as a tool of quantitative research, it approximates the results on a
sample of Slovak respondents, who participate in tourism and use the accommodation
services regularly. The results point to the fact that digital tools harmonize the offer, but do
not represent a highly attractive element without which the tourists could not imagine their
stay in accommodation establishments.
INCOME INEQUALITY, ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND INSTITUTIONAL
FACTORS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AT THE EUROPEAN UNION
(EU) LEVEL
Authors: VEZENTAN Bianca VEZENTAN , NEAGU Olimpia
Published: November 2024

The rising income inequality around the world and its persistence represent a
social phenomenon raising concerns at all levels (global, regional and country) for
governments and pose huge challenges to master it and to identify effective solutions. The
aim of the paper is to provide a comparative insight at the European Union (EU) level
involving 25 Member States regarding the interplay between income inequality, economic
growth, and institutional quality. Gini Index sourced from World Income Inequality Database,
GDP per capita series extracted from the World Bank database, and institutional indicators
collected from the World Governance Indicators database represent the examined variables
over the period 1990-2022. Their dynamic is comparatively analysed and discussed. The
clustering method is applied to identify similarities and differences between European Union
countries in terms of the interplay between income inequality, economic growth and
institutional factors and to draw relevant conclusions for future effective policy measures
meant to reduce inequality and to boost economic growth. The clustering analysis based on
the average growth rate of income inequality and per capita GDP revealed that European
Union countries are differently facing the challenge of income inequality rising. Six groups of
countries with similar paths regarding the income inequality and economic growth were
identified. High-income countries face low levels of income inequality but with an upward
trend. Economic growth is accompanied with high levels and increasing levels of income
inequality. The institutional quality level may strength the capacity of a country to address
the problem of rising income inequality, but it remains unclear the interplay of institutional
quality dynamic in reducing income inequality. The implications of the paper’s findings are
framed in the context of the European policies.
FINANCING INNOVATION: THE ROLE OF FUNDING IN THE EFFICACY
OF UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ENTITIES
Authors: BABA Alina
Published: November 2024

This study explores the evolving role of universities in the modern economy,
focusing on their transformation from traditional centers of education and research to
dynamic hubs of entrepreneurship and technology transfer. Drawing from Schumpeter's
theory of entrepreneurship, which emphasizes the critical role of innovation and the
entrepreneur in catalysing economic change, this paper argues that contemporary
universities have adopted a third mission of economic development, complementing their
foundational roles in teaching and research. The paper introduces the concept of the
entrepreneurial university, a term that captures the institution's enhanced involvement in
technological innovation and its contribution to economic growth through the
commercialization of research. The research discusses various models of innovation that
have shaped our understanding of the knowledge transfer process, including the linear
model of innovation, the triple helix model, and the open innovation model. These models
provide a theoretical framework for analysing the mechanisms through which universities
contribute to the economy, highlighting the importance of collaboration between academia,
industry, and government. The paper pays particular attention to the role of Technology
Transfer Entities (TTEs) within universities, which are instrumental in managing intellectual
property, licensing inventions, and fostering partnerships with external stakeholders.
Through a comprehensive analysis, the paper reveals that while the financial benefits of
knowledge transfer from universities are increasingly recognized, there remains a
significant research gap in understanding how university knowledge can be effectively
transformed into economic benefits. This gap is particularly pronounced in the context of
transition economies, where data on knowledge transfer mechanisms and their impact on
innovation and economic growth is scarce. The study emphasizes the need for a
multidimensional approach to assess the effectiveness of university TTEs, considering
individual, organizational, and ecosystem-level characteristics.
HALF A CENTURY OF PROGRESS IN CONTROLLING
Authors: BAGDÁCS Péter
Published: November 2024

The science of controlling has made significant advances in recent decades.
Managerial accounting, linked to financial accounting, has evolved to bring together the
accounting and planning of costs and results, permeating the entire activity of the company,
from finance to production, sales, marketing, human resources processes, satisfying the
growing information needs of management. In the development of controlling, a distinction
can be made between trends specific to the Anglo-Saxon and German-speaking areas. The
basic difference is that the Anglo-Saxon approach sees controlling as an integral part of
management, with the main task of helping to allocate resources efficiently. The German
approach, on the other hand, sees controlling as an independent information-producing tool,
a separate organisational unit, on the basis of which the various planning and control
processes of management are implemented. Common to both approaches is that controlling
is not limited to operational management areas but is increasingly extended to strategic
levels, thus helping to improve corporate performance effectively.
THE EVOLUTION OF THE PERFORMANCE CONCEPT – A
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: BURESCU (BURTIC) Anca-Giorgiana
Published: November 2024

The main objective of the study is to research the evolution of the concept of performance,
through the lens of definitions given since 1957 until today. Also, the research proposes a
performance analysis from a general approach to a financial approach. Currently, a great
significance is represented by the existing performance at the level of the companies,
practically any company has as its goal the obtaining of profit, and within a profitable
company we are talking about the performance of the companies. At the end of this article,
I performed a bibliometric analysis that aimed to identify scientific works that address the
theme of "the evolution of the concept of performance", using the VOS Viewer program. So,
as we identified in the Web of Science Core Collection platform, by selecting the areas of
interest Business Finance, Business, Economics and Management, a number of 697 articles
written between 1999 and 2023 resulted. The importance of the theme began to grow
starting with year 2007, and since 2010 it has been written constantly until now, but in 2020
the most articles were written on the analyzed topic. Depending on the country of origin of
the published articles, most articles were published by researchers from the USA, followed
by England, Spain, Italy and Romania. Finally, we analyzed the fields of journals in which
the most articles on the chosen topic were published, and last but not least, we analyzed the
network visualization for the co-occurrence of keywords.
AN ACCOUNTING INSIGHT ON ROMANIAN SOCIAL ECONOMY
ENTITIES SUSTAINABILITY
Authors: DOGAR Cristian
Published: November 2024

Social economy has a core importance in creating jobs and delivering goods and
services for the disadvantages groups members. Even if no searching for profit, the Social
Economy Entities (SEEs) have to maintain a financial stability allowing the continuously
fulfilling their social mission. Sustainability is crucial in delivering to the disadvantaged.
Romania financed during the years 2020 and 2021 around 2800 SEEs, but not very much
is widely presented about their activity. Financial information is still publicly available, so the
SEEs economic behaviour may be monitor and even predicted as a trend, using forensic
accounting techniques: reviewing the existing public information on public and private sites,
analysing the summary of financial statements, as it may be found on the Ministry of Finance
online database, and interpreting the evidence so gathered. Within this paper, the
sustainability of a sample consisting on 172 SEEs incorporated in Maramureș County,
Romania is analysed using publicly available data, including by the use of the indicator of
financial distress (Z- Altman score). It reveals that in actual conditions, about 80% of the
sample population are in high risk of bankruptcy, only 6% of them being financial
sustainable. This research may be useful for national deciders and local social economy
facilitators in focusing the aid and support actions, and also for the SEEs initiators, in
preparing the best ways of managing the assumed risks.
EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF FIRMS' VALUE CREATION IN THE
CONTEXT OF CRISES
Authors: KISS Anita , NAGY Orsolya Tünde
Published: November 2024

In today's highly competitive world, one of the most important business objectives
for owners is to generate shareholder value and wealth. In order for an investor to know how
to effectively deliver wealth growth, it is important to know the value creators of the business.
A number of studies have been published in the management literature to identify the value
creators of ownership. This article draws an essence from the literature reviewed, which are
identified as key drivers of value creation, which are presented in the first half of the study.
In the second logical part of the paper, the characteristics, causes and major crisis episodes
of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis and the COVID-19 crisis are presented. In the
methodological part, the panel regression model is used to analyse the 702 firms in the
database. The main objective of the study is to answer the following questions: which are
the most important value drivers and
THE INTEREST OF COMPANIES FOR FINANCIAL EDUCATION IN THE
CONTEXT OF THE DIGITAL BANKING REVOLUTION
Authors: POPA (STOICA) Ioana Cristina , LUCA Gheorghe
Published: November 2024

Financial knowledge is necessary not only for consumers of banking products
and services when purchasing products but also for the unbanked population when they
have to decide how much to borrow or save to keep their monthly budget in a comfort zone
and to meet medium and long-term financial goals
IMPROVING WRITING SKILLS IN BUSINESS ENGLISH STUDENTS –
THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED TECHNOLOGY
Authors: ABRUDAN Cristina-Laura
Published: November 2024

Today, more than ever, effective communication, regardless of the shape it takes,
is important for every company’s success. Having as a target the idea of going global,
employers search for employees who know exactly how to express themselves in order to
be understood efficiently and correctly, constantly ranking writing ability among the most
popular skills for business graduates to possess. Nowadays, the global business image
needs professionals who possess communications skills, especially writing skills since
businesses want to convey their idea, a message, a concept to employees, customers,
partners, contractors all over the world. We can think of a lot of reasons why writing skills
are important in the business world. As communication technologies and information are
having a great impact on all the aspects of the language use, written communication
changes, too. The more diffused computer-mediated communications are, the more we
witness a modification in the purpose of writing, the genres of written communication and
the nature of the audience. For both teachers and students, writing has always been a
problematic issue, due to several aspects, among which the most significant ones are: it is
more time-consuming, it is not very dynamic, it is not very interactive and therefore, it is more
difficult to be integrated in the structure of the course of Business English. The whole picture
has changed. One of the most used platforms among students is WhatsApp, being a popular
instructional learning medium. The present article is based on research using semistructured interviews, in the qualitative phase, as an instrument for data collection, aimed to
find out the students’ perspective towards the use of WhatsApp group in improving their
writing ability in English. The sample of the study consists of 45 students at the Faculty of
Economic Sciences, University of Oradea, first and second year of study. The author wants
to research how today’s technology influences the development of writing skills in Business
English students, more exactly the impact of the WhatsApp groups, in the case of the abovementioned students. The elements discussed are the following: tone, simplicity, clarity and
concision. The results show that the students feel that their writing skills have improved after
a period of using WhatsApp group and benefit during the teaching and learning process. It
also shows that it can develop the writing ability of the students. This result is supported by
the opinions of the students who gave more good responses than bad ones. Thus, the result
shows that the WhatsApp group is one of the most appreciated and appropriate learning
platforms for today’s Generation Z.
IS ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTING TO ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY? A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS USING A GLOBAL
DATASET
Authors: BENEA Ciprian Beniamin , CONSTĂNGIOARĂ Alexandru
Published: November 2024

The European Green Deal strategy aims to decarbonize the EU economy and
achieve ambitious sustainability goals. By evaluating and promoting environmentally sound
development practices, the EU strives to lead by example and inspire global efforts towards
a sustainable future. Moreover, The EU and OECD countries, alongside international
frameworks, are committed to supporting vulnerable nations and advancing sustainable
development worldwide. Through collaborative efforts and innovative policies, the EU and
OECD aim to mitigate the impacts of climate change and pave the way for a more resilient
and sustainable world.
Analyzing the ecological sustainability of development patterns within the EU is integral to
enhancing the EU's initiatives under the European Green Deal. In the opinion of the present
study, the feasibility of European Green Deal needs further assessment from the perspective
of a cost – benefits analysis, as the methodology employed in computing the costs involved
raises several questions.
This study underlines the multiple dimensions of environmental quality and proposes a
methodology for building an aggregated index of environmental degradation. Subsequent
analysis uses structural equations framework to investigate the impact of economic
performance on environmental degradation index. Results are in line with previous findings
in the field. Thus, present research has documented a positive and statistically significant
impact of economic performances at macroeconomic level on the environmental
degradation index. However, we also have shown that, while economic activity can
contribute to environmental degradation, it can also drive positive environmental outcomes
through technological innovation, investment in environmental protection, improved policies,
sustainable consumption and production, creation of green jobs, and increased education
and awareness. Thus, we have shown that, from a policy perspective, it is important to
harness economic growth in ways that promote sustainability and environmental quality.
ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF WAR IN UKRAINE: A
COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: LUȘCAN Mihai-Ciprian
Published: November 2024

The armed conflict that erupted in Ukraine has had profound economic
ramifications, not only for the country itself but also for the wider region. This paper aims to
provide a comprehensive analysis of the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine,
exploring its impact on various sectors and long-term development prospects. Drawing upon
a range of primary and secondary data sources, the study presents a multifaceted
assessment of the economic effects, considering both immediate and long-term implications.
The paper examines the direct costs of the conflict, including the destruction of infrastructure,
loss of human capital, and disruption of production and trade. It investigates the impact on
key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and finance, highlighting the
challenges faced by businesses and the labor market. It examines the role of external
financial assistance and the effectiveness of economic policies implemented during the
crisis. Finally, the study concludes by synthesizing the key findings on the economic
consequences of the war in Ukraine. These recommendations encompass both short-term
measures to address immediate challenges and long-term strategies to foster sustainable
economic development and reconciliation. This comprehensive analysis of the economic
consequences of the war in Ukraine contributes to the existing literature by providing a
nuanced understanding of the multifaceted impacts of the conflict. It offers valuable insights
for policymakers, international organizations, and researchers seeking to comprehend and
address the economic challenges arising from war-affected regions.
A PERSPECTIVE INTO THE FUTURE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RISING INTEREST IN ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION. OPPORTUNITIES AND ETHICAL
CHALLENGES
Authors: POP Anamaria-Mirabela , SIM Monica-Ariana , STURZA Amalia , CACIORA Simona-Veronica
Published: November 2024

: The paper aims to provide an image of the future of teaching and learning in the
context of artificial intelligence transforming various industries, including sports, education,
and construction. Its place in education is a frequently discussed topic. While some argue
that artificial intelligence will revolutionize education, others worry that it will take over to the
harm of educators and students. Though robotics in the classroom is still a ways off, artificial
intelligence is finding its way into the classroom. AI has the power to improve teaching and
learning methods, solve some of the largest issues facing education today, and hasten the
achievement of inclusive and equitable quality education. In addition to delivering artificial
intelligence courses, EdTech businesses are increasingly using eLearning solutions to
personalize learning experiences, pinpoint knowledge gaps, and give focused feedback.
Also, AI-driven education is upending conventional teaching methods and influencing how
this field will use technology in the future. With the use of complex algorithms and massive
data sets, artificial intelligence solutions for education may provide a lot of advantages, yet
as with the use of artificial intelligence in any context, there are significant ethical
considerations which are a hot topic of discussion in the technology world and beyond, and
the majority of university degree programs are including courses on AI ethics in their
curricula. Therefore, the paper presents the benefits of AI in the classroom, such as
engagement and assistance for students, assessment and evaluation, and individualized
learning but also about the difficulties and worries associated with AI in education, including
prejudice and privacy issues, as well as the moral issues raised by AI-powered learning. It
also discusses the possible effects on the educational system and how students are trained
for the workforce of the future as potential applications of AI in education are explored.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT MATURITY MODELS. A REVIEW OF
CURRENT CRITICISM AND OPPORTUNIEIS
Authors: MARINCEAN Radu-Adrian
Published: November 2024

Project management maturity models (PMMMs) have evolved significantly over
the years, eliciting both enthusiasm and critique from professionals in the field. The former
reflects the promising prospects for enhancing organizational value through the adoption of
refined practices, while the latter underscores concern regarding the associated costs,
applicability challenges, and the resilience of these models. This paper embarks on a
comprehensive exploration, surveying the landscape of established models while
pinpointing the principal obstacles linked with their implementation. Acknowledging both the
significance and the shortfall of current models, there is a growing consensus within the
literature regarding the imperative for further advancements in project management
practices. Criticisms directed towards existing models often revolve around economic
feasibility hurdles, inflexibility, scalability issues, and overly prescriptive frameworks. This
paper undertakes a critical examination, contemplating the integration of digital capabilities
as a means to mitigate these drawbacks and refine project management maturity models.
Central to our paper is the notion of leveraging digital affordances to enhance the efficacy of
PMMMs. By amalgamating technological innovations with established methodologies, we
endeavor to address prevalent criticisms and propel the evolution of project management
frameworks. Our approach is multifaceted, encompassing a thorough exploration of the
technological substrates underpinning PMMMs. In delineating the technological landscape,
we identify three primary layers of technology integration in PMMM development: Microsoft
Excel, Online Questionnaires, and Advanced Platformization Initiatives. Each layer presents
distinct opportunities and challenges, underscoring the complexity inherent in modernizing
PMMMs. Proposing a forward-looking strategy, we advocate for the development of PMMMs
that capitalize on the latest digital affordances. By prioritizing user-friendly interfaces and
streamlining the completion process, we aim to foster greater engagement and uptake
among stakeholders. This approach promises to transcend the limitations of traditional
models, catalyzing a paradigm shift towards more dynamic and responsive project
management practices.
VALUES AND GOALS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ROMANIAN FAMILY
BUSINESSES
Authors: MUSCĂ Răzvan Cristian , ABRUDAN Maria Madela , BIBU Nicolae Aurelian
Published: November 2024

The paper discusses the issues related to the connection between the family values and
the family firm goals in Romanian family businesses. The values of the family are the foundation of
the values of the family firm and they represent the core of the firm’s culture according to the 7S model
of McKinsey. The goals of the firm are an important component of its strategy and are influenced by
the values. The family business goals are structured as a multidimensional concept combining two
scales: economic versus non-economic orientation and family versus business orientation. The
research method is qualitative, using the interview instrument. The analysis of the interviews indicate
that the family values are characteristic to traditional family aspects and that the firm’s values are
reflecting important ethical values such as trust, respect, responsibility, hard work, openness to
communicate, fairness, mutual understanding, and mutual support. They also reflect business values
such as efficiency, effectiveness, focus on client, quality, innovation, cooperation, accountability, and
professionalism. Several conclusions and recommendation for future quantitative research were
formulated.