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Administrative and legal control over compliance with labor legislation and labor protection requirements in states of the European Union
Authors: Melnyk-Lymonchenko O.
Published: July 2023

The paper is dedicated to issues on the implementation of the Administrative and legal control over compliance with labor legislation and labor protection requirements in states of the European Union. There is stressed, the universal body which implements only control functions on labor provision, is not established in the EU; instead, as a rule, whole systems of authorities and services carry out the control in the researched field on the national level of member-states. There is outlined, the main feature of national organizational and legal systems of control over compliance with labor legislation and labor protection requirements is an interaction between the state and public sectors. It expresses in the successful and productive social dialogue. There is emphasized, the social (public, imperative) insurance against accidents at work, occupational injuries and occupational diseases are obligative components of the state labor protection system almost in all member-states. These components both provide additional confidence of employee for the future industrial force majeure and involve insurance companies in the control over compliance with labor legislation and labor protection requirements as a full-fledged supervisory institution. There is stressed, measures on improving control in the field of the compliance with labor legislation and labor protection requirements are related directly to wide implementation and practical use of risk-oriented principles; and implementation of international norms on labor protection audit as well as the best foreign practice have already led to applying risk-oriented approach in the activities of domestic controlling authorities. Despite the significant role of control functions of appropriate state institutions for qualitative provision of labor protection in the EU, preventive and educational functions of state authorities in the field of the labor protection arise. There is mentioned, these peculiarities have to become “start points” and basic principles of adaptation of Ukrainian legislation and daily practice in the field of control over compliance with labor legislation and labor protection requirements to statements and standards of the European Union.
Administrative reform of Napoleon Bonaparte. Its content and meaning
Authors: Batiuk S.
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of historical aspects, the reasons for the reform and its consequences. An analysis of the factors that influenced the development of events was carried out, namely: not the ability of the then state and local authorities to create and implement an effective system of public administration at all levels; a political crisis, which was caused by the struggle of various political parties and groups, which subsequently led to chaos in the highest echelons of power and was characterized by constant changes among political forces, which ultimately paralyzed the work of the entire state-management apparatus, and expectedly covered local authorities. The features of the person of Napoleon Bonaparte as the ideologist and implementer of this administrative reform are considered, which was based on the principles of centralization of power and worked effectively for two centuries, practically without significant transformations, and will continue to be the basis for today's administrative system of the French Republic. The specifics of the formation and functioning of state authorities during the consulate period (1799-1804) were clarified, and the issue of the possibility of coexistence and interaction of centralization and decentralization was also considered. Scientific attention is focused on the constitutional powers of legislative and executive institutions, their interaction and work efficiency. The main features of the political regime in France in the period 1799-1815 were determined, namely: the dominance of the executive over the legislative; reliance on the authority of the head of the executive power; control by the central executive power of the local self-government system; suppression of the opposition. It turned out that as a result of the above, the Bonapartist regime ensured political stability, centralized the entire state system of power, and created the archetype of the historical authoritarian regime. It was analyzed the possibility of using certain elements and ideas, as well as taking into account the shortcomings of this reform, when carrying out administrative reform in Ukraine.
Idle shot or upward shot: necessity or possibility in official and combat activities of police officers (theoretical aspect)
Authors: Tinin D. , Myslyva O.
Published: July 2023

In the conditions of martial law, the use of coercive measures by the police on the territory of Ukraine, and especially firearms, should focus on achieving the goal and averting the danger created during contact with offenders. The system of levers guaranteeing the safety of police officers at the legislative level requires special attention, because this is one of the requirements of Art. 29 of the Law of Ukraine "On the National Police" of 2015. According to the requirements of the same article, such measures must also be necessary, proportionate and effective.

Modern Ukraine is faced with complex tasks to ensure public safety and order. Today, the protection of our state is the priority area of activity of all law enforcement agencies. Professional orientation involves understanding and internal perception of the goals and tasks of professional activity. The changes taking place in the content of the professional orientation are reflected in the fact that they strengthen the motives related to professional activity, call for the desire to conscientiously perform one's official duties, the desire to show oneself as a qualified specialist and achieve success in work, increasing the sense of responsibility.

The national legislation of Ukraine is in the stage of reformation and undergoes changes every day, taking into account certain precedents that law enforcement officers face in their daily official and combat activities.

In this article, attention is focused on the analysis of an important aspect of the service-combat activity of police officers - a blank shot or a shot upwards. The topic is studied from a theoretical point of view in order to reveal its necessity and possibilities in the work of police officers.

The article examines the concepts of blank shot and upward shot, analyzes their theoretical foundations and practical significance in the context of police work. Focusing on the safety and strategic use of firearms, the paper explores the positives and negatives of firing blanks and firing upwards.

The paper analyzes the possibilities of a blank shot or an upward shot in the work of police officers. Analyzing such factors as the impact on the psychological state of criminals, intimidation, preventive measures and the effectiveness of crime prevention strategies, the authors made conclusions about the need to use a blank shot or a shot upwards as a means of ensuring public safety and the effectiveness of police intervention.
Types of fixing the involvement of a specialist in criminal proceedings
Authors: Antonyuk Р. , Voloshyn O. , Soroka І.
Published: July 2023

The article examines the importance of involving a specialist in criminal proceedings as a person who, unlike the subject of the investigation, has such professional competences (in the form of knowledge and skills) that allow establishing factual data about the circumstances relevant to the proceedings. Cases of mandatory involvement of a specialist in procedural actions are determined.

Attention is focused on the correct definition of the purpose of involving a specialist in procedural actions - gathering evidence, in connection with which the opinion is substantiated regarding the importance of such registration of the results of the involvement of a specialist, which would ensure the appropriateness and admissibility of the collected evidence and their further use in the proving process.

An analysis of the types of fixation of the involvement of a specialist in criminal proceedings determined by the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine is carried out and an assessment of their procedural capacity is carried out in relation to the defined purpose of the involvement of a specialist. Conclusions about the inability of certain types of fixation of the specialist's involvement in procedural actions defined by the legislator as evidence are substantiated. Emphasis is placed on the loss of evidence when choosing such types of fixation of the involvement of a specialist.

The advantages of this type of fixation of the results of the involvement of a specialist in criminal proceedings are determined as a written explanation of the specialist who participated in the relevant procedural action, attached to the proceedings as an appendix to the protocol. By analyzing the constructions of criminal procedural norms, the place of such explanations in the system of procedural sources of evidence is determined. The position regarding the possibility and expediency of forming written explanations of specialists in the form of certain professional conclusions is substantiated.

The opinion is advocated regarding the need to replace a specialist's written explanation, as a form of reflecting the results of his application of his professional competences, of such a "dead" institution in the investigation of criminal misdemeanors as a specialist's conclusion, which did not find its implementation in the practical activity of pre-trial investigation bodies.
Violation of the rights of the suspect (accused) in criminal proceedings (analysis of ECtHR practice)
Authors: Kuzminsky O.
Published: July 2023

Ensuring the protection of all the rights of a suspect (accused) in criminal proceedings, who has inherent rights, freedoms and interests guaranteed by law, is one of the main tasks of judicial and law enforcement agencies within the framework of the implementation of the principle of human-centeredness. The purpose of the study was to establish the effectiveness of law enforcement of the norms that ensure the rights of suspects (accused) in Ukraine based on the analysis of relevant decisions of the ECtHR, and to provide suggestions for its improvement. In practice, during the pre-trial investigation and trial, there are frequent violations of the rights of the specified persons, which are enshrined in national and international legislation, which indicates insufficient effectiveness of law enforcement. It has been established that the criminal procedural legislation of Ukraine is co-used with the norms of international normative legal acts, in particular the Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, in terms of ensuring the rights of the violated (accused) in criminal proceedings. The proposal as a result of the conducted research is the training of employees of state bodies in the field of implementation of the norms of the Criminal Procedure Code, taking into account people-centeredness and the obligation to take into account the practice of the ECHR in their activities in order to prevent new similar (or similar) violations of the rights of the suspect (accused) in criminal proceedings. This study does not exhaust all the problems associated with the violation of the rights of suspects (accused) in criminal proceedings, but it opens up prospects for further research in this area.
The essence and particulars of the circumstances that exclude administrative liability
Authors: Zhelizniak S.
Published: July 2023

The article examines the essence and peculiarities of the circumstances that exclude administrative responsibility under national legislation. It is emphasized that the recognition of circumstances that exclude administrative responsibility is an important element of human rights protection, which allows to avoid unfair and excessive imposition of an administrative penalty on a person who has committed an offense and to ensure the fair application of the law. According to the provisions of the Code of Ukraine on administrative offenses, the following are the circumstances that exclude administrative responsibility: extreme necessity, necessary defense and state of insanity. It is emphasized that the application of extreme necessity as a circumstance does not mean that a person will not bear administrative responsibility for other actions that were committed without this circumstance. In turn, exemption from administrative liability in case of extreme necessity does not mean automatic release of a person from civil or criminal liability, if such liability has occurred. It was concluded that the necessary defense can be applied only as a reaction to an illegal act. If the act was legal, the necessary defense as a circumstance exempting from administrative responsibility is not applicable. The position on the medical and legal criteria of insanity, as well as the peculiarities of the content of this circumstance, which excludes administrative responsibility, is supported. The need for detailing and normative consolidation of the procedure and conditions of application of circumstances that exclude administrative responsibility is emphasized. Moreover, this applies to both material and procedural components of the application of such circumstances. In the long term, this should have a positive impact on the effectiveness of law enforcement, ensure compliance with the principle of people-centeredness, and also improve the activity of subjects of authority in applying measures of administrative jurisdiction.
Infraestructura verde como infraestructura informal: un cambio de perspectiva necesario
Authors: Loor Ignacio , Rivadeneira Lucía
Published: July 2023

El artículo plantea una perspectiva conceptual de infraestructura verde (IV) que se enmarca en el contexto de asentamientos informales en el Sur Global. Para el efecto, se realiza una revisión integradora de la literatura, en la que se deconstruyen los conceptos de infraestructura verde e infraestructura de asentamientos informales, los cuales se entretejen para lograr una nueva estructura cognitiva. Cabe mencionar que la literatura sobre IV no ha producido herramientas teóricas que faciliten la integración de los asentamientos informales en la gestión ambiental urbana. Alternativamente, los conceptos de ensamble, emprendedurismo e infraestructura informal pueden ayudar a una mejor comprensión de la IV en este contexto.
Análisis espacial de las dinámicas de movilidad en la Zona Metropolitana de San Luis Potosí
Authors: Hernández Cerda Claudia Nalleli , Ávila Galarza Alfredo , Aguilar Robledo Miguel , Vázquez Solís Valente
Published: July 2023

Este trabajo expone un análisis espacial de la movilidad cotidiana en la Zona Metropolitana de San Luis Potosí, cuyos patrones de desplazamiento de su población hasta ahora eran desconocidos. Con la implementación de una encuesta de movilidad y una matriz origen-destino, se observan las características de los viajes habituales de las personas y su distribución en el área de estudio. Los resultados reflejan las características de la movilidad, la concentración de viajes en ciertos puntos de la ciudad, la necesidad de tener más opciones de transporte, las limitantes en accesibilidad y conectividad, y las implicaciones socioambientales del esquema actual de movilidad.
El desvanecimiento de lo popular. Gentrificación en el Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México, de Vicente Moctezuma Mendoza
Authors: Camarena Luhrs Margarita
Published: July 2023

Durante los últimos cuarenta años y con la llegada del siglo XXI se acelera la reconfiguración de la Ciudad de México. El desplazamiento de las fronteras urbanas que la dividen social y simbólicamente requiere fuerza especial en su centro histórico, donde de manera paulatina desaparece lo que antes fue y se van incorporando las geografías de la acumulación de capital que, implacablemente, transforman los espacios de residencia, producción, consumo y goce, para que sean ahora del disfrute de las clases acomodadas de la ciudad, desplazando a amplios sectores populares y resignificando profundamente las prácticas y sentidos de su ocupación. Así, el libro brinda una perspectiva original del desvanecimiento de lo popular provocado por la gentrificación en el Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México.
Propuestas para una agenda de lo común como modo de producción
Authors: Brancaccio Francesco , Giuliani Alfonso , Vercellone Carlo , Cafassi Emilio
Published: July 2023

El artículo intenta caracterizar la crisis endógena de la actual etapa cognitiva del capitalismo enfocándose en la tensión entre el modo de producción y las condiciones de reproducción de la sociedad, en diversificadas esferas. Enfatiza el deterioro tanto del medioambiente, cuanto de la dinámica regresiva económico-social, sanitaria y asistencial. O, en otros términos, entre valor y riqueza escaseando artificialmente bienes que de otro modo serían abundantes mediante la expansión geométrica de la propiedad intelectual. En respuesta a la degradación generalizada de la vida y el planeta, de la producción por y para el capital, los autores proponen una política transicional desde un sistema “commonfare” (o de bienestar ciudadano) a otro basado en el autogobierno de los individuos. Una producción por y para los humaos. En la esfera económica reflexionan sobre la creación de una “moneda de los comunes” combinada con una renta social garantizada hacia la extensión de los principios de la propiedad común (relaciones sociales basadas en el uso, la mutualización de bienes y recursos y la inapropiabilidad) y la consecuente superación de la propiedad intelectual exclusiva, cuyo carácter nefasto exige su futura abolición en sucesivas etapas para desembocar finalmente en lo común como modo de producción.
Gubernamentalidad algorítmica y complejos psíquicos
Authors: Prueger Jonathan Enrique
Published: July 2023

Recuperando la categoría de dispositivos de la “gubernamentalidad algorítmica” (Rouvroy y Berns, 2016), el presente artículo se propone analizar la captura y suscitación de las “propensiones” (o inclinaciones inconscientes) por parte de dichas modalidades del poder a partir de un diálogo epistemológico con la psicología analítica junguiana (Jung, 2004). Tiende a predominar en los registros teóricos foucaultianos y postfoucaultianos un recurrir al psicoanálisis a la hora de considerar la condición de lo psíquico inconsciente. Por otro lado, la psicología analítica junguiana, como veremos, se revela en amplia afinidad con la epistemología de la ontogénesis simondoniana (Simondon, 2014): marco analítico clave para poder entender el modo en que operan las modalidades maquinicas y digitales del poder hacia nuestros tiempos.
A partir de la identificación de coordenadas afines entre Jung y Simondon, se dará forma a los principales lineamientos de una nueva caja de herramientas para los estudios del poder en lo psíquico-social/social-psíquico: desde la categoría de psicopoder. Transversalmente se expondra como la inclusión de Jung podría contribuir a resolver tres dilemas aun latentes de las teorías del poder foucaultianas y postfoucaultianas.
Por último, se pondrá brevemente bajo consideración las implicancias epistemológicas y políticas de nuestra propuesta de hibridación teórica y analítica.
Propiedad intelectual y salud pública en países en desarrollo: vino viejo en odres nuevos
Authors: Sanmartin María Cecilia
Published: July 2023

En el contexto de pandemia por COVID-19, a nivel mundial, las grandes farmacéuticas se sumaron a la carrera por el desarrollo acelerado de una vacuna contra el COVID-19. Sin embargo, los desarrollos mostraron la concentración del diseño y producción de estas vacunas en países desarrollados, acentuando las diferencias entre los países desarrollados o centrales y la periferia/semi-periferia en términos geopolíticos. Con la masificación de los bienes informacionales y la nueva “economía del conocimiento”, se dio un proceso de redefinición de la propiedad intelectual ante la dificultad de apropiación de los conocimientos (tácitos) y numerosos riesgos de piratería. La expansión jurisdiccional de la propiedad intelectual a través del Acuerdo de Aspectos de Propiedad Intelectual Relacionados al Comercio (TRIPS) contribuyó fuertemente a acentuar la dependencia centro-periferia, al alinear y homogeneizar (bajo los parámetros y a favor de los países centrales) las legislaciones en materia de propiedad intelectual de los países en desarrollo pertenecientes a la Organización Mundial del Comercio. En este contexto, las grandes farmacéuticas a nivel mundial concentran el capital, know–how y las patentes, manteniéndose en la frontera tecnológica, a la vez que dependen de las capacidades tecnológicas y de producción de la semi-periferia, intensificando las dinámicas de dependencia. Distintas iniciativas, como la solicitud de exención temporal del TRIPS y la puesta en marcha de un centro de transferencia de tecnologías vacunales en Sudáfrica, buscaron disminuir esas asimetrías entre centro y periferia en el contexto de la pandemia por COVID-19, con resultados desalentadores. Las empresas propietarias de los derechos de propiedad intelectual asociados a las tecnologías vacunales se negaron a licenciar sus patentes y compartir el conocimiento tácito involucrado en los procesos. A su vez, numerosos países desarrollados miembros de la Organización Mundial del Comercio se negaron a la exención temporal del TRIPS. De esta forma, las regulaciones, las grandes farmacéuticas y los gobiernos de países desarrollados, constriñeron este tipo de iniciativas que intentan lograr un acceso más equitativo a la salud en todo el mundo.
A novel case of tracheal injury secondary to gunshot trauma in a white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)
Authors: Gerard Mathew P. , Blikslager Anthony T. , Marais H. Johan
Published: July 2023

OBJECTIVE

To describe a case of tracheal injury secondary to gunshot trauma in a rhinoceros.

ANIMALS

5-year-old female white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum).

CLINICAL PRESENTATION, PROGRESSION, AND PROCEDURES

The rhinoceros was found alive with an apparent bullet entry wound cranial to the left shoulder. The rhinoceros was agitated and had bilateral epistaxis and increased respiratory noise. Immobilization of the animal facilitated closer examination and initiation of medical therapy. Radiographs obtained of the neck region at this first examination were nondiagnostic. Subsequent immobilization events allowed for further diagnostics and treatment.

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

Initial treatment included a broad-spectrum antibiotic and a corticosteroid. Five days following the injury, the rhinoceros was considered stable, and the animal was immobilized to investigate the cause of the epistaxis and respiratory signs. Tracheoscopy revealed a full-thickness penetrating wound in the mid to caudal region of the trachea, and the surface of a metallic projectile was viewed within the wound. Medical treatment was continued and the rhinoceros was managed conservatively. At 14 days, radiographs of the neck made with a more powerful unit revealed tissue emphysema dorsal to the trachea. A subsequent tracheoscopy 54 days after injury revealed a granulated wound. Follow-up at 4 years after injury determined that the rhinoceros was reported to be behaving normally and had successfully calved.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Gunshot wounds associated with poaching are a prevalent problem in rhinoceros in Africa. Although more aggressive therapy including surgery may likely be considered in zoo or domestic animals, limited conservative treatment was successful in this wild-managed rhinoceros.
The Biogas an Alternative between Certainty and Uncertainty for the Transition to Green Energy
Authors: Negrea Camelia Gabriela
Published: July 2023

At the moment the world is facing a global energy security problem. Most countries have been faced with difficult decisions to take about energy, what stocks they can make, when and how it is used, what is the maximum annual production they can achieve from both renewable and non-renewable sources, and what the future will look like with the transition to green energy. This transition has been intensely debated by all European countries, as well as by other countries outside the European Union. The European Union has set two deadlines (2030, 2050) to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. Looking at geopolitical factors from a not-so-optimistic perspective, the transition to green energy has been put under accelerated debate and decisions are starting to take shape. This can be on the one hand encouraging, on the other hand it challenges a number of vectors: political, mechanical, physical, legal. The synergy between all these factors is extremely important if the transition to green energy is to be successful. One of the options that could be exploited is the production of biogas and its use in extended areas, as the main resources for obtaining it are varied and inexhaustible, at least for the moment. An example of the efficient use of biogas is CrisTim, which has started to use this green energy to heat its production halls. Another example of this is Schwab Agro SRL, an agricultural and wine company that has incorporated biogas production into its business. The resulting biogas is used to heat the greenhouses it owns and in other production activities. This article aims to highlight the major importance that biogas could have, and the long-term sustainability it offers. The methodology of the paper is based on a comparative analysis of studies and indicators. The literature in this field is becoming more and more extensive, as interest in this direction has been growing recently. This paper aims to analyze whether this direction towards biogas can be the optimal option for most European countries and the key to a sustainable energy source.
Does Military Spending Spur Economic Growth? An Empirical Approach
Authors: Bran Alexandra-Carmen
Published: July 2023

This study examines the complexities involved in calculating the impact of military spending on economic growth, as well as the reasons for the lack of consensus in the academic literature. It explores econometric approaches for panels and provides a brief overview of economic theory, highlighting the difficult identification challenges involved in identifying the connection between military expenditures and output. Using the enlarged SIPRI military spending data, a relatively large and balanced panel of nations for the period 1960-2014 is constructed. Rather than focusing on the direct relationship between military spending and economic growth, this paper emphasizes the investment channel. It presents estimates of various models analyzing the interaction between the three variables and concludes that the data do not indicate strong relationships between military expenditure and investment or growth. Given the identified theoretical and economic issues, this is not unexpected.
Logistics Security in the Era of Big Data, Cloud Computing and IoT
Authors: Enache Gabriela Ioana
Published: July 2023

In the backdrop of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the use of new technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, big data and cloud computing, this research paper intends to analyze the many cybersecurity concerns encountered by the logistics industry. This paper will offer insights into the main cybersecurity concerns affecting the logistics industry and explain viable ways for reducing these risks through a thorough study of recent research.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has made it possible to use smart devices that can gather and analyze massive volumes of data in real-time, giving logistical operations valuable information. But as IoT devices develop, the attack surface also grows, leaving logistical systems open to digital attacks. With the introduction of 5G networks, the connection is now quicker and more dependable, enabling real-time communication between IoT devices and making it easier to implement cutting-edge logistical systems.

Real-time data analysis is made possible through the scalable and secure infrastructure provided by cloud computing, which also improves the security of logistics systems. Security measures for logistics systems will grow more and more dependent on cybersecurity, IoT, 5G, big data, and cloud computing as logistics organizations continue to adopt digital technologies.
Rethinking Manager’s Core Competence Paradigm by Integrating Intercultural Competence at Its Heart
Authors: Tudoran Diana , Deaconu Alecxandrina
Published: July 2023

Manager’s role has become more complex along the decades due to social, economic and political changes that affected business worldwide. This paper is part of a larger project to highlight the importance of intercultural competence as a core management competence in an era of globalization, workforce cultural diversity, international business, worldwide connectivity. Based on a thorough bibliographic investigation including books, statistics, relevant business literature and journals, articles, research studies, meta-analysis, mega-trends analysis, we demonstrate the need to review the most important management trends and paradigms for a better understanding of a manager’s role along the time and at present and we bring arguments to support a manager’s core competence paradigm by integrating intercultural competence at its heart. By direct observation and informal interviews with managers working in multinationals exposed to a multicultural environment, we collected and presented several case studies in our paper to show that successful managers should possess intercultural competency in order to manage cross-culturally for their teams’ wellbeing and efficiency and for company productivity.
Communication Model Assessment Based on Organizational Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Vîlcu Adrian , Lăzărescu Raluca-Petronela , Herghiligiu Ionut-Viorel
Published: July 2023

Emotional intelligence involves the ability to have an adaptive, flexible response in different contexts of the communication process. The paper presents a model about the influences of emotional intelligence in verbal communication contexts with the main objectives to identify and evaluate the possible differences between two groups (M/F) and to create a qualitative and quantitative pattern for Emotional Intelligence in formal groups. The authors used the questionnaire of H. A. Robbins as an instrument to evaluate the ability to efficiently communicate in an oral situation and the emotional intelligence questionnaire of David Whetten and Kim Cameron – which includes four dimensions: Emotional Awareness, Emotional Control (Balance), Emotional Diagnosis (Empathy), Emotional Response. For experimental research, the authors used statistical methods – analysis of the internal consistency of questionnaire scales, series normality tests, media equality tests on samples from independent populations, correlation tests and statistical regression models to reach relevant conclusions. The necessity of the research comes from the importance of Emotional Intelligence in the individual and group communication process and as part of a better understanding of the influence at the verbal level.
The Role of Universities in Achieving the Key Objectives of the Circular Economy Strategy
Authors: Matei Florin-Bogdan , Nimerenco Ina , Soare Bianca Eugenia , Grădinaru Giani Ionel
Published: July 2023

The EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan has guided significant changes in recent years in terms of customer behaviour, public or private models and processes. One of the biggest supports came from the education system that plays an important role in ensuring a correct and efficient application of the policy. Therefore, our study is set to fill in the gaps in the current literature by analysing the correlation between the main pillars of circular economy and higher education to determine the existence of such influence and the pattern that each EU member state follows. The results have shown full and partial validations of the considered hypotheses, with the higher education drivers having significant impact on recycling rates and waste generation, and less on the value added to the economy.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourist Destinations in Romania
Authors: Nancu Dumitru , Mieila Mihai , Manole Andrei Marcel , Isbasoiu Gheorghe Dan
Published: July 2023

The period of the Covid 19 pandemic meant for the tourism industry a moment of general assessment of its own route. The plans and programs in which this industry was active at the time of the outbreak of the pandemic were closely related to the transformation of this industry into one that operates based on the principles of sustainability.

The decrease in the number of arrivals, the practical stoppage for a period of this economic sector, attracted by itself determinations regarding the value volumes of the decreases in economic indicators but also research for the possibilities of further development of this industry. It can thus be noted that at the level of Romania, the decrease in the number of arrivals was over 50% in 2020 compared to 2019. In addition, although the forecasts of the World Tourism Organization indicated a relatively quick return in 2021, this did not happen in Romania, the value level being in 2021 at approximately 70% compared to 2019.

The purpose of this article is to analyze the behavior of tourism demand and supply in the three periods, namely: pre-pandemic, pandemic and post-pandemic. The data are based on records from the National Institute of Statistics, as well as studies and research carried out on this topic. The conclusions of the determinations carried out are mainly related to the nature of isolated tourism observed during the pandemic, but also to the behavior of entrepreneurs in the sector who reacted immediately in the development of these areas.
Central Bank Digital Currencies Analyzed in a Banking School versus Currency School Framework
Authors: Smirna Tudor Gherasim , Ifrim Mihaela , Topan Mihai Vladimir , Stamate-Ștefan Andreas
Published: July 2023

This article analyses the justifications for the creation of central bank digital currencies – CBDCs – and their anticipated features with the aim of looking at them from two different and somewhat opposing perspectives. These perspectives define the two broad historical and logical currents that emerged in the Banking School versus the Currency School debates. We are going to investigate to which extent can the concept of CBDC be embedded into the Banking School’s body of thought and to which extent can it be criticized with the arguments of the Currency School.
Digital Transformation and Digital Culture: A Literature Review of the Digital Cultural Attributes to Enable Digital Transformation
Authors: Firican Diana Andreea
Published: July 2023

Digital transformation is unavoidable for organizations nowadays. The promise of financial success pushes organizations to speed up their digital transformation, by increasing the budgets allocated to it. Organizations understand more and more that digital transformation is not only an IT endeavor and that it implies, among others, the important aspect of digital culture. Digital culture goes hand in hand with the process of digital transformation, being both a premise to, and an outcome of it. As a premise, digital culture can be either an enabler for, or a barrier to digital transformation, which is why digital culture is receiving increased attention in scientific literature. This study analyzes the scientific literature to create a well-rounded definition of digital culture, categorizing and describing in detail the attributes of digital culture, both the ones mentioned by previous studies with a similar purpose and adding new categories to provide a more comprehensive understanding of what digital culture entails. Digital culture is characterized by collaboration, both internal and external, customer-centricity, seamless flow of information, decision making at lower organizational levels, responsiveness and rapid action, innovation and entrepreneurial mindset, risk-affinity, flexibility, agility and adaptability, learning and growth orientation, as well as datadriven decisions, digital-first mindset, openness to unusual career developments and change openness and readiness.
A Review on the Impact of Shadow Banking on Financial Markets Prudential Regulation
Authors: Croicu Andreea-Elena , Iancu Laura Andreea , Rogojan Luana Cristina
Published: July 2023

The evolution of shadow banking sector in terms of structure (concentration of institutions), expanded connections with banks, and in terms of activities there was an increase of the systemic relevance of these entities. The aim of this paper is to review the relevant literature on the topic and the progress that has been made regarding the implementation of macro-prudential policies since the global financial crisis of 2008. As the financial crisis highlighted, shadow banking sector should be considered a source of systemic risk and it is essential to identify its potential effects to the financial sector downturn. We examine the empirical studies that have been carried out in the recent literature on the structure and effects of nonbank financial sector regulation. Based on our findings, the main results pointed out that the academic research conducted in this field focused on the link between shadow banking and systemic risk. The collapse of one financial institution has the potential to have widespread effects and could trigger a series of failures that directly threatens the stability of the whole financial system.
The Effect of Digital Talent and Digital Capability on Bank Performance: Perspective of Regional Development Bank Employees
Authors: Thuda Audy , Kartono Rano , Hamsal Mohammad , Furinto Asnan
Published: July 2023

The digital talent gap has expanded globally, and the industry sector most pronounced is the banking industry, the most critical sector in the Indonesian economic system. Previous studies have shown that institutions must understand and own digital capabilities to achieve better performance. The aim of this research is to examine the effect of digital talent and digital capability through the lens of dynamic capability on bank performance. This research uses a quantitative method, with 344 North Sulawesi & Gorontalo Regional Development Bank employees as respondents spread across various jobs and locations. The data is processed with SmartPLS 4.0.8.4 software. The results show a positive and significant influence of digital talent and digital capability on bank performance. Meanwhile, digital capability has a more substantial role than digital talent in improving bank performance. This research provides new theoretical contributions to studying digital talent and digital capability. This research can also contribute to Indonesia Regional Development Bank's efforts in accelerating its digital transformation and increasing digital talent and digital capability’s competitiveness in improving bank performance. This study introduces the research of digital talent and digital capability in banking to improve regional development banks' competitiveness in facing the competition of the Indonesian banking industry.
A Case Study of Accounting Firm Related to Human Capital Development, Work-Life Balance, and Motivation of Employees
Authors: Cocariu Ana-Maria
Published: July 2023

The dynamism and continuous change aimed at competitive markets causes organizations to diversify their tactics to obtain long-term competitive advantages and to achieve performance. Human capital is the key to achieving these goals, and the creation and development of unique human capital, according to the specific needs of each company through the knowledge, skills, expertise, and capabilities it possesses, is the main competitive advantage that a company can have. Therefore, this paper aims to test and analyze, through a case study applied to the employees of an accounting and audit firm, the degree of satisfaction of the team regarding the activity they carry out, emphasizing the existing human capital development opportunities, motivation, and work-life balance. To achieve these objectives, a questionnaire was distributed to the company's employees. Therefore, the results show that for a newly established company, it is important to emphasize the training and development of human resources because a large employees’ turnover can destabilize the situation in which the company is. Also, maintaining a work-life balance can determine a more positive perspective on the activity carried out, and the pleasant work environment and the encouraging attitude of superiors/management can be a source of extrinsic motivation for employees. This research can represent a starting point for entrepreneurs at the beginning of the journey in this field and, at the same time, it can be helpful for professionals in the field who want to make a comparison between the analyzed company and the company in which they work. Starting from the image provided by the case study applied to a single company, in order to expand the possibility of applying these studied aspects, a research work can be carried out in the future that includes companies from various fields of activity, with different sizes and development opportunities.
Legal regime of competition in Slovenia
Authors: MAICAN Ovidiu Horia
Published: July 2023

The Slovenian competition law used to be recently been reformed. Slovenia is a small transition economic system characterized by robust monetary dynamics, whose competition regime in its cutting-edge form was set up in 1993. The Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia, the main legal rule in Slovenia, ensures in its Art. 74 free financial initiative. In the same time, they ought to take into consideration specific constraints, referring exceptionally to their status, as they are allowed to operate solely in one of the legally available varieties and in accordance with the public benefit. Individuals need to respect competition when appearing in the market. As an effect, unfair competition practices which prevent competition in a manner opposite to the regulation are prohibited.
Right today – between old issues and new challenges or about Justice in a digital world
Authors: BĂDESCU Valentin-Stelian
Published: July 2023

Our approach to scientific research is intended to be a novelty in terms of Romanian legal doctrine, by addressing a topical issue - the contingency of artificial intelligence with law and justice, associating the two seemingly irreconcilable elements: on the one hand, artificial intelligence - this tool universal, in full ascent, which is portrayed by IT specialists as the solution to all social problems and tasks, a kind of Philosopher's Stone of the future - and right next to the judiciary, on the other hand - two ancient "bastions" that are left hardly conquered by futurists armed with algorithms and computers. The study addresses some issues related to the value of artificial intelligence in its connections with justice and law through a three-pronged approach: artificial intelligence as a possible subject of law, as a tool for achieving justice, but also as a possible criminal means. As for the extremely technical information, we will use a simple and comprehensive way, so that even uninitiated readers of IT secrets can understand what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how it works.
Criminal involvement in business
Authors: MAGHERESCU Delia
Published: July 2023

The current situation of criminality and its involvement in several economic fields reveal that a new generation of criminal activities has been developed. They are particularly viewed during the last decades in the field of business, some of them being committed in accounting, banking and financial areas. The interest for these areas is as big as the perpetrators have made substantive efforts in order to harmonize their modus operandi to the updated means of committing crimes in the field of business. The paper aims at analysing the forms of criminal activities as well as their involvement in the field of business, both from theoretical and practical point of view. The jurisprudence in criminal matters has been analysed and discussed from the perspective of form of economic crimes as well as to gather evidence in purpose to decide beyond any during the research activity conducted on this topic emphasize that a new trend of criminality in the field of business exists. It should be taken into account by the judicial bodies in purpose to combat and prevent as much as possible the forms of the criminal involvement in the field of business.
Financial international sanctions and cryptocurrencies. Challenges and solutions
Authors: COROBANĂ Adrian
Published: July 2023

Like any other major legal institutions in international law, international sanctions were created to face the challenges of the analogue world, not those of the digital world. Today, when international sanctions are in the foreground, due to the war of aggression in Ukraine, it is necessary to investigate to what extent financial sanctions (as a type of international sanctions) are also applied to cryptoassets and cryptocurrencies. These two blockchain based assets and currencies represent a way to evade the financial sanctions regime imposed by United Nations, European Union, United States of America, United Kingdom and any other states or entities? Providing examples from the recent practice of the states, through the case study method, and studying the legal doctrine in the field, the article analyses the effects that the absence of an international regulation of cryptocurrencies can have on the efficiency and effectiveness of financial sanctions regimes and tries to find some solutions possible.
Film "10 Tahun Tanpa Etika" sebagai Media Peningkatan Motivasi Belajar di Masa Transisi Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Yuniar Ririt , Ningrum Diah Fitria
Published: July 2023

Menipisnya semangat belajar siswa di masa transisi dari sekolah daring menjadi luring berdampak pada penurunan capaian pembelajaran. Pola belajar online cenderung lebih disepelekan dibandingkan belajar tatap muka. Kurangnya pengawasan orang tua saat belajar daring menjadi salah satu faktor ketidakteraturan penggunaan internet oleh siswa. Pengabdian ini menggunakan metode miexed method di mana siswa diarahkan untuk mengisi kuisioner pre-test dan post-test setelah menonton tayangan film serta melakukan observasi saat kegiatan di lapangan. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah memperkuat nilai-nilai Pancasila sebagai pedoman dasar pendidikan karakter dan meningkatkan kesadaran bersosial media yang dapat berdampak pada masa depan hasil dari jejak digital. Pengabdian ini menghasilkan motivasi siswa untuk belajar lebih tekun dan mengamalkan nilai-nilai Pancasila yang terinternalisasi di dalam diri siswa serta lebih hati-hati dalam berkomunikasi di media sosial. Hasil pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi gerakan nasional yang massif untuk dapat dilakukan secara berkelanjutan.
Program Pemanfaatan Podcast sebagai Media Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh di Era Millennial oleh Bank BTPN Syariah
Authors: Zein Zahwa Aulia , Wahyuni Sri
Published: July 2023

Pada era millennial, perkembangan media baru semakin merebak pada seluruh bidang di kehidupan, salah satunya bidang pendidikan. Dalam proses pembelajaran diperlukan media pembelajaran yang menjadi sarana untuk menyampaikan pesan dan informasi dari pendidik kepada peserta didik. Salah satu media pembelajaran yang dikembangkan adalah podcast sebagai media audio untuk menyampaikan pesan dan informasi dalam format MP3. Pemilihan media podcast oleh fasilitator BTPN Syariah sebagai langkah dalam melakukan pembelajaran jarak jauh bagi Senior Bussines Manager (SBM), Bussines Manager (BM), dan Community Officer (CO) BTPN Syariah yang tersebar di berbagai cabang daerah Indonesia. Dengan podcast ini, sasaran yang tidak dapat mengikuti kelas online/offline, tetap bisa mendapatkan materi yang dapat didengarkan kapan saja dan di mana saja. Sebagai langkah awal, episode podcast pertama yang dikembangkan adalah komunikasi efektif yang dikembangkan dari akhir bulan November 2022. Tujuan dari podcast ini agar audiens dapat melakukan komunikasi dengan efektif dalam kegiatan bekerja dan sehari-hari.