bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NEW PERSPECTIVES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authors: KELE Tünde-Ilona , STEFANESCU Florica
Published: November 2024

In the first decades of the 21st century, in a period characterized by turbulent,
liberalized economic environment, in a world marked by a strong demographic growth,
depletion of natural resources, climate change and destruction of ecosystems, we are more
concerned than ever about the issues related to economic growth and development. In the
first part of the paper, we presented the result of an overview study, based on which we
synthesized the dynamics of the determinants of economic growth, after which we carried
out a comparative study of economic growth and development. The second part of this paper
presents a review of those economic indicators that are considered to be the most relevant
in measuring economic development. The conclusions of the paper converge on the idea
that, despite controversies regarding the importance of GDP as an indicator of economic
development, it continues to remain the most present and important reference indicator in
economic statistics. However, in order to obtain an accurate and more complex image of the
economic and social performance, it is recommended to use several indicators in
combination with GDP.
WASTE GENERATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ROMANIA IN THE CONTEXT
OF THE EUROPEAN TRANSITION TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Authors: PAUL Marius-Gelu , SEHLEANU Mariana
Published: November 2024

The circular economy is, from 2015, the European Union’s answer to today's
sustainability issues. This paper highlights some of these issues and summarizes what
circular economy means and some of the barriers facing its implementation, based on a
classical literature review. Then, the monitoring framework of The European Union is
presented, with the most important regulation mentioned. Starting from the famous 3R, the
research was narrowed to recycling. An analysis was carried out concerning waste
production and waste management based on Eurostat's official European statistics. A
descriptive comparison was made between Romania's situation and the European Union
average to establish the evolution of indicators like waste generation, municipal waste
generation, and recycling rates since this country joined The European Union in 2007.
Overall, it can be said that Romania has made steady progress in managing waste more
responsibly, but there are still quite large differences from the EU average for the majority
of the indicators analyzed. Also noteworthy is the fact that the European Union, as a whole,
evolves with small, but steady steps, increasing the waste management indicators towards
a circular economy.
ELEMENTS OF TAXATION AND THEIR ECONOMIC EFFECTS
Authors: PERȚEA Mariana
Published: November 2024

This paper analyzes taxation and its elements and aspects of Romania's
evolution. Direct and indirect taxes are fundamental elements of the Romanian tax system
and own resources that the state can obtain. The article also delves into the future
perspectives of taxation and their potential impact on Romania, providing a comprehensive
understanding of this evolving landscape.Taxation represents a central aspect of economic
policy, having a crucial role in financing public expenditures and influencing economic agents
economic behavior. The main elements of taxation include taxes, duties, and social
contributions. Taxation is an essential tool of economic policy, financing public expenditure
and influencing economic behavior. Through its various elements and effects, taxation
contributes to the achievement of the economic and social objectives of a state.
HETEROSCEDASTICITY CORRECTION MEASURES IN STOCHASTIC
FRONTIER ANALYSIS
Authors: RAUF Rauf I. , HAMIDU Bello A. , KIKELOMO Bodunwa O. , KAYODE Ayinde , OLUSEGUN Alabi O.
Published: November 2024

The stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) model, designed to assess technical
efficiency in production models, operates under the assumption of homoscedasticity.
However, in practical scenarios, either the random error or the technical efficiency error, or
both, can exhibit non-homoscedasticity. This research proposes heteroscedasticity
correction measures for the random error (HCRE), technical efficiency error (HCTE), and
both (HCRTE) within the SFA model. The study aims to determine which correction measure
yields the most efficient parameter estimates when heteroskedasticity is present. The
comparison involves evaluating the mean squared error (MSE) across different forms of
heteroscedasticity and sample sizes through Monte Carlo simulations comprising 5000
replications. The findings indicate that attempting to correct for heteroskedasticity in the
absence of such issues can adversely affect the parameter estimates of the SFA Model.
Conversely, the HCRTE measure consistently produces the most efficient estimates when
dealing with heteroskedasticity in terms of both random error and technical efficiency.
Moreover, in cases where heteroskedasticity exists, applying the HCRTE measure not only
enhances parameter estimates but also improves the technical efficiency measure of the
SFA model.
DIGITALISATION IN ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICE
ACTIVITIES IN ROMANIA AND EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: RUGE Paul , BAN Olimpia
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the levels regarding the digitalisation and
e-commerce footprint of enterprises in accommodation and food service activities for
Romania and the European Union (EU). The goal of this research relating to the status of
digitalisation and electronic commerce in accommodation and food service activities, is to
better understand the magnitude (in Romania and EU) of the aforementioned from the
viewpoint of specific indicators. And through those indicators to retrieve some answers
regarding to: the degree of digitalisation, the level of enterprises where persons employed
have access to the internet and also that have access to the internet for business purposes,
the use of social media, the degree of enterprises with a website, the extent of difficulties
for web sales of enterprises, what is the situation regarding the enterprises with e-commerce
sales and enterprises total turnover from e-commerce sales. The research methodology
included collecting information from recognized data bases (Google Scholar for theoretical
part and Eurostat for the empirical approach).
THE IMPACT OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ERP
SYSTEMS IN THE WORK OF ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS AND
AUDITORS
Authors: BARNA Laura Eugenia Lavinia , HURDUCACI (GOREA) Corina Cătălina
Published: November 2024

Recent developments in IT have changed the way accounting professionals and
auditors do business. The research conducted in this article aims to explore how artificial
intelligence and ERP systems offer opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy and
improve decision making in companies operating in the accounting and auditing industry.
One of the results obtained from the bibliometric analysis indicates that artificial intelligence
enables the automation of repetitive tasks, allowing the analysis of a large set of data to
support strategic decision making. In addition, the integration of ERP systems streamlines
financial processes, improves data management and ensures compliance with regulatory
requirements.
The digitalization of the accounting profession has transformed traditional practices and
revolutionized the way accounting professionals operate in today's digital age. By
embracing digital tools and platforms, accounting professionals can enhance efficiency,
accuracy, and collaboration, ultimately improving the quality of financial reporting and
analysis. The role of these technologies (artificial intelligence and ERP systems) is to
streamline workflows, increase productivity and adapt to evolving industry requirements.
The research in this article was based on a bibliometric analysis that aimed to observe
research trends in this field, through which to observe or identify uncovered areas and future
research directions in this field.
Following a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and challenges associated with the
adoption of artificial intelligence and ERP systems in accounting and auditing practices, this
study aims to provide valuable insights to these professionals as a result of the upward
trend of the digitalization phenomenon. As a result of the digitisation of business, the article
provides valuable information needed by accounting professionals and auditors to help
them remain competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.
THE FISCAL CHALLENGES OF THE DIGITAL ECONOMY IN THE
EUROPEAN UNION: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: CIORTIN GANGOȘ Roxana
Published: November 2024

The digital age offers new opportunities for innovation and growth. From a fiscal
point of view, it creates opportunities for tax administrations to reduce tax evasion. On the
other hand, as business models change, there is international pressure on the tax system.
The current rules were developed at the beginning of the 20th century for traditional
companies that relied on the principle of corporate taxation where value was created. In the
case of digital activities, physical presence is no longer a condition for the provision of
services. There are two major questions: Where do we tax? In the case of a company with
a low or even non-existent physical presence and what do we tax? in the context of a digital
business plan based on knowledge, data and intangible assets. The digital economy is a
challenge for all tax regimes, as its rapid development has led to the conclusion that
international tax rules are not properly adapted. One objective currently pursued at EU level
is to adapt Member States' tax systems to optimize them to meet the challenges of the digital
era. The aim of this paper is to identify the model and the most effective instruments for
charging the digital economy at the level of the European community, as well as the way in
which the directives issued by the European Union manage to harmonize the fiscal policies
of each member state for charging and regulating the digital economy. In order to achieve
that, we performed a bibliometric analysis on the database Web of Science Core Collection,
regarding our study research. This study was performed according to the Preferred
Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement.
DISCLOSURE ANALYSIS OF 7R♲ SUSTAINABILITY MATERIAL
INDICATORS IN THE CIRCULAR FASHION INDUSTRY
Authors: IURAȘ Andreea , BOGDAN Victoria , POPA Dorina-Nicoleta
Published: November 2024

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, which
makes it a candidate for attention towards what concerns the circular economy, along with
other sustainability-related practices. This industry has great potential of disposing itself from
the unsustainable linear business models that it adopted for a long period to more circular
business models, which promotes closing the loop. In order to find out the circularity
performance of the selected companies towards the disclosure of circular economy-related
information in their corporate sustainability reports, this study transformed the quantitative
material circularity performance indicators proposed by Rossi et. al (2020) into qualitative
indicators, which makes it more inclusive for the analyzed companies, because not all of
them report and disclose information respecting the same guidelines. Upon transforming the
quantitative indicators into qualitative ones, the circularity performance was measured
through a score-based method, which offers an insight perspective on data that makes
possible a comparative analysis and also an interpretation of the extent of circular
information disclosure. Seven circular material indicators were selected and analyzed for
fifteen companies representing the European fashion industry. Results revealed that the
higher average disclosure score is on the recyclability of materials and resources while the
poor disclosed information in the sustainability reports is regarding remanufacture and
refurbishment.
THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC INVESTMENTS FOR EDUCATION ON THE
PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN ROMANIA
Authors: TEODORESCU Anda Gabriela
Published: November 2024

Through this research we aim to make a brief analysis of how the value of
educational investments influences the performance of students in Romania. In order to
achieve the proposed goal, it is necessary to analyze some specific indicators to education
and compare them with similar data from other countries. To carry out this research, both
qualitative and quantitative research methods were applied. Education is an essential factor
in economic growth and social development. The educational process has a significant role
both in the growth of each individual and of society as a whole, being indispensable for
personal development and well-being. Investments in education deliver long-term benefits
to citizens, publicly funded institutions and the knowledge-based economy as a whole.
Research over the last few decades has shown that investments in education and health are
associated with the highest rate of return. It is essential to prioritize public investments with
the aim of ensuring the performance standards of educational institutions in Romania, in
conditions of security and quality. For this, it is necessary for the school infrastructure to
function properly, the constructions to be consolidated, the maintenance costs to be costeffective and to ensure the efficiency of the use of space and resources in order to allow the
activities of the users to be carried out in optimal conditions of comfort, health and
productivity. Also, human capital is quantitatively analyzed as the first economic resource
from the perspective of population evolution. In project evaluation, investment efficiency
refers to the most effective, economical and rational way of using the investment resources
made available to achieve the expected results.
LE VOYAGE D’AFFAIRES – ENJEUX ACTUELS ET FUTURS DANS
UNE PERSPECTIVE DIDACTIQUE (BUSINESS TRAVEL – CURRENT
AND FUTURE STAKES FROM A DIDACTIC PERSPECTIVE)
Authors: PORUMB Andra-Teodora , SĂCARA-ONIŢA Adina
Published: November 2024

In the context of the changes caused by scientific and technical progress, taking
into account the demands of speed, promptness, immediate response, attention to details,
efficiency, creativity and performance that international business entails, the health crisis of
2020 but also the possible occurrences of other crises of any kind, in recent years there
have been changes in the organization and running of the gainful activity and professional
travel, which has led to the evolution of the tourist discourse and its themes, to technological
and linguistic innovations. In terms of business travel, new internet-connected workspaces
have emerged that allow today’s business people to track business, intervene in real-time
and continuously participate in transactions from the very first moment of the trip. Also,
organizing and planning a trip involves accessing online booking platforms and selecting an
extensive range of suitable accommodations or restaurants. In this paper, we will show that,
in foreign language courses for business, the use of authentic print and online media
documents that present the new realities, in addition to the units dedicated to business trips
in textbooks published in the last 20 years, can contribute to updating and expanding the
horizons and skills of the students from the Faculty of Economic Sciences, diversifying the
contents, means and methods of learning, enriching the vocabulary, to a better
understanding of the current economic context.
TAXONOMY IN RETAIL. HOW DID THE COMPANIES COMPLY WITH
THE LEGISLATION?
Authors: BEJAN Brindusa Mariana , POP Ciprian-Marcel
Published: November 2024

Every day we face the effects of pollution on our daily existence. We are exposed
to advertising promoting the green behavior of retailers, but we have no certainty as to the
veracity of this information. Thus, the question that was the basis of this research refers to
how we can identify businesses or companies that carry out sustainable activity. In support
of consumers, there is the legislative framework, which, through the taxonomy directives at
the level of the European Union, mentions the objectives that a company must fulfill to be
considered as having a sustainable character. In carrying out this scientific approach, we
undertook a documentary research on the sustainable behavior of retailers in the field of
fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We identified the most important companies on the
market (the top three) and followed how the sustainability reports they make available to
the public include the legislative provisions and the reporting required by them. The results
obtained highlighted the fact that, by the legislation, the aspects related to the first objectives
of the taxonomy are mentioned, but no additional information is provided regarding the
expenses resulting from the sustainable activities that the companies carry out.
Among the objectives of this scientific approach is the identification of how the companies
complied with the legislative provisions and the analysis of how they materialized. Following
the research undertaken, it could be observed that the most common, in sustainability
reports, are the measures undertaken by companies to adapt to environmental changes
and the actions undertaken to protect them.
HOW DID THE E-COMMERCE FOR BEAUTY INDUSTRY DEVELOP IN
KOREA COMPARED TO ROMANIA?
Authors: BEJAN Roxana Diana
Published: November 2024

E-commerce has nowadays become a type of business that the younger
generation prefer rather than industrial business due to the little costs of developing. The
efficiency and fast turnaround time of a little investment in an e-commerce business makes
people oriented towards. The reason for choosing the beauty industry for our analysis is that
the industry gained numerous new white label products launched by various brands lately
therefore e-commences embrace them and promote them properly. The beauty industry has
now a greater number of consumers due to the various benefits such as skin care routine
and careful face hygiene. Korea is one of the countries that produce and develop a strong
industry having advanced technology for producing high quality beauty products. Romania
is an import country of beauty products with an enormous interest in Korean skin care
products and cosmetics. The two countries developed the idea of cosmetics business using
online methods and e-commerce platforms. The purpose of this analysis is to find the
differences of promoting an e-commerce of beauty products on different platforms such as
Naver and Google while outlining the tendency of customers behaviors in two totally different
societies but also the way businesses can develop online while optimizing using specific
platform engines so they can improve their performances. Therefore, we analyze a literature
review on the beauty industry development, how this proceeds online during and after
pandemic and how important are those for the Romania and Korea population. The research
will ensure a better view of both platforms Naver and Google and how those are helping the
e-commerce business in the beauty industry. We will see a proper comparison between the
society’s approach for e-commerce in both countries and an applied example on how this
works for each culture.
NETWORK ORIENTED ENTERPRISE – CHARACTERISTICS,
COMPONENTS AND BENEFITS: COMPREHENSIVE LITERATURE
REVIEW
Authors: BIRIȘ Cristian-Dan
Published: November 2024

The concept of network based economy refers to the interconnectivity of the
current business environment, in the context of the global economy, where the main way of
progress is given by the participation in a network. On the other hand, the network orientation
of a business organization has as a priority its integration within physical or virtual networks,
in order to increase its efficiency, acquire new information and finally achieve
competitiveness. This paper carries out an extensive literature review, and it will explain
different characteristics related to the two concepts, as well as their components. Thus, the
present research is of a theoretical nature, carried out in a qualitative manner, because a
series of articles from the scientific literature have been analyzed. Also, this study will identify
the benefits of an organization orientation towards business networks in order to facilitate
incremental and radical product, service and process innovation, as a result of the fact that
innovation has a high importance for a company in order to ensure its competitiveness in a
sustainable manner in the turbulent economic environment in which it operates. Moreover,
the benefits of focusing on business networks are also propagated on the processes of
ensuring efficient human resources at company level, as a result of the fact that the dynamic
economic environment brings with it a need to correlate employees' skills with the new needs
existing in the business environment. Thus, business organizations must be constantly on
the lookout for best practices in human resources, which is made easier by their participation
in networks. Finally, the main benefit of this research is the providing a new perspective on
a company's business network orientation.
THE BORN OF THE ROMANIAN POLICE FROM THE MILITIA DURING
THE COMMUNIST PERIOD
Authors: CRAP Gabriel
Published: November 2024

During the last decade Romania has undergone major political transformation
from communist regimes to democratic forms of government. Despite changes--introducing
police ranks, changing uniforms, prohibiting party affiliation, police find it more difficult to
persuade citizens that they have really changed. The article details the modifications that
came about in tandem with the evolution of the Romanian Police following
Romania's 1990 political upheaval. The relationship between socioeconomic shifts and the
corresponding modifications to law enforcement agencies has received special attention.
These modifications range from renaming the Militia to the Police to altering its personnel,
organizational structure, and legal framework. The Romanian Police is a professional
organization that serves the public and is commemorating its 202th anniversary in 2024.
OPTIMISATION IN FOOD WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT FOR
PROVIDING TRACEABILITY OF PRODUCTS
Authors: DEMIAN Horia
Published: November 2024

This paper presents a case study for a company with food warehouse, for which
it is very important to know the traceability of products and at the same time to use a process
as efficient as possible. Because we talk about food, each product have a lot number and
an expiration date which is very important to be recorded in the information systems. When
products are delivered to customers it is needed to provide a declaration of conformity with
quantity, lot number, expiration date for each products.
PRINCIPLES FOR LEADING REFORMS AND POLICY CHANGE IN
EDUCATION SYSTEMS (The Israeli case)
Authors: NATOUR Yumna
Published: November 2024

The increasing processes of globalization and competitiveness, and the
increasing complexity of organizations and the goals they promote, make changes
necessary in the last decades to adapt the public systems to internal and external changes.
Therefore, promoting organizational changes and performing change moves are the main
part of modern organizational activity, policy, and leading reforms, and considerable
resources are allocated for them. This article presents and analyses various innovative
opinions and perspectives of approaches to educational policy and focus on principles for
implementing educational policy reforms in the countries. this analysis is made through a
critical literature review, which analyzes professional literature based on empirical research
in education, national policy approaches, and organization management. The analyses
mainly present pragmatic aspects that influence on a day-to-day basis strategy characteristic
from a macro and micro point of view in educational policy management. The global
McKinsey report (from 2018) is deeply reviewed and so are the sources from the OECD
international library. This expanded mix is integrated with the researcher's approach and
accumulated experience, which will be reflected in an interdisciplinary analysis of the
proposed reform, emphasizing the Israeli case. The summarizing part includes a
comparative discussion, divided into conclusions between the McKinsey report conclusions
and the required operation for implementation in Israel and a final summary
ETHNICITY AS AN ASPECT OF WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AT
ORGANIZATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETIES
Authors: NWEISER Mishlin , DAJNOKI Krisztina
Published: November 2024

Ethnic diversity stands as a hallmark of human civilization, shaping societies,
cultures, and interactions in profound ways. In an increasingly global company environment,
hiring and managing a staff that is diverse in terms ethnicity is essential to accomplishing
strategic business goals. The article begins by delineating the conceptual underpinnings of
ethnic diversity, elucidating its complex interplay with factors such as history, migration,
socio-political dynamics, and globalization. Through an exploration of various theoretical
frameworks and empirical studies. Using a variety of databases, including Science Direct,
Springer, Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, JSTOR, and Elsevier, this article employed a
qualitative methodology to thoroughly evaluate the body of existing literature in order to find
numerous research articles pertaining to ethnic diversity at workplace. This article's
conclusion promotes a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of ethnic diversity
and ethnic variety that goes beyond oversimplified narratives and embraces the diversity of
human experience.
UNLOCKING ONBOARDING SUCCESS: ESSENTIAL KEYS TO
EMPLOYEE INTEGRATION
Authors: PINCO Ory , CRIȘAN Emil
Published: November 2024

Onboarding, the process of integrating new employees into companies, involves
a wide range of techniques and opinions in academic literature. This study explores the
complex aspects of onboarding, analysing several terms such as "employee onboarding,"
"organizational socialization," "orientation," "assimilation," and "hazing." This research tries
to clarify the conceptual landscape of employee integration by drawing from a thorough
review of the literature. This study provides a structured classification of determinants that
lead to successful onboarding, offering valuable insights into key elements that enhance
staff integration. Organizations may enhance their onboarding procedures by
comprehending these determinants and how they interact, creating a conducive
environment for new employees, which can lead to successful onboarding.
CASE STUDY ON MEDIA ETHICS IN FRANCE
Authors: SAEZ Hugo , MURESANU Doina
Published: November 2024

Carried out as part of an educational project by Hugo Saez under the supervision
of Doina Muresanu, this case study focuses on ethical aspects linked to the field of
journalism. It can be used for undergraduate or graduate students in the field of
organizational management or communication. The present case study takes as a subject
of analysis the situation of the French media, given Hugo's work experience in this
profession and in this country. For this reason, the case is written in the first person. More
concretely, students will learn about the regulations governing this profession in France, the
misconduct that continues to persist in the field, and end with lessons to be learned. After
having gone through the description of the situation, students are invited to think about
questions relating to ethical issues linked to the French media sphere, to the errors of
conduct encountered when searching for information as well as to causes which could
explain the distancing of journalism from its ethical principles anchored in practice for
several decades. Basically, the case study aims to raise students' awareness of issues
related to the study of applied ethics in a particular context, which is the practice of
journalism in France.
ROMANIAN STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS
REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY. TESTING AN ASSESSMENT
INSTRUMENT
Authors: SĂVEANU Sorana , BUHAȘ Raluca , SĂVEANU Tomina , ABRUDAN Maria-Madela , MATEI Mirabela
Published: November 2024

Universities’ role in promoting sustainability and the sustainable development
goals (SDGs) is increasingly highlighted in the recent years. The high number of academic
papers published in this field stands as proof of the attention received by these subjects.
The integration of sustainability in education implies the transmission of principles, values
and practices in teaching-learning activities, research and in institutional operations. While
studies focus on the type of educational and extracurricular actions that universities may
promote in order to develop more sustainability aware students, less attention is devoted to
the actual impact of these practices. The Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
approach starts with the assessment of the current state: what is being done in universities
and what is the level of sustainability awareness among the main actors, mainly students.
Having a concrete picture regarding the students' level of sustainability literacy, we can
identify opportunities to develop new implementation practices that address the
sustainability issue within higher education. Currently, there is no consensus over a tool to
evaluate the knowledge, attitudes as well as behaviors of students regarding sustainability
and the SDGs. Nevertheless, efforts were made in this line of research. Our study focuses
on the methodologies to assess these aspects. Based on previously used tools, we
developed and tested a questionnaire on Romanian student population. The tested scales
for sustainability knowledge, attitudes and behaviors highlight the different pillars of
sustainable development, namely: social, economic and environmental, revealing that more
focus is given to the latter.
NEW MANAGEMENT PARADIGMS DETERMINED BY THE PANDEMIC:
THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN THE OPERA SECTOR
Authors: TWAROWSKI Aurora Eleonora , BIBU Nicolae , BRANCU Laura
Published: November 2024

This paper analyses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the digitization
process of the opera sector under the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis. Surviving in a
time of humanitarian disaster was a great challenge for opera houses, which faced new
challenges. Most of the world’s opera houses survived this crisis, but in different ways. The
authors identify three different categories of approach of digital technologies in response to
the hostility of the environment, depending on the status and brand power of each opera
house, the sustainable validity of competitive advantages, and the loyalty of audiences.
Evidence collected from personal observations are presented. A comparative analysis of the
management of opera houses in different areas of the globe was conducted to examine how
they have embraced digitization to stay in touch with audiences during the pandemic. We
have identified solutions like online concerts, broadcasting shows and concerts on radio and
TV, using shows from the archives, and organising online museum tours. These provided
joy in hard times to the public, hope and motivation, to escape the dark and sad reality. The
results are discussed with reference to two ideal types of pandemic-induced pathways: back
to the old normal vs. forward to the new normal. The influences that determine the
differences in strategies are also considered: tradition, national context, leadership,
knowledge, digital capability of the staff, etc. From an academic perspective, this article
enriches the current understanding of the adaptation of the management model of opera
houses in a hostile environment and provides managers with concrete guidelines on the
systematic adaptation of their business models in hostile situations.
MANAGING FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE
COMPANIES IN ROMANIA. A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Authors: BUCHHOLZER Marc , BIBU Nicolae
Published: November 2024

The paper discusses the issue of operational excellence in automotive
companies active in Romania. Operational excellence is the strategy for organizations
striving to deliver a combination of quality, price and ease of purchase, and service, that no
other organization in their market, or industry, can match. The paper discusses the degree
of application in companies from automotive industry of the main seven principles of
operational excellence and the main features of the process aimed to achieve operational
excellence. Another topic discussed refers to key performance indicators (KPIs) of
operational excellence that are used by companies. The research method is qualitative and
uses the interview as instrument. The findings indicate that automotive companies in
Romania are applying most of the seven principles, and that some just started the process
of achieving operational excellence and therefore are applied only to some extent. The main
tool for achieving operational excellence is Continuous Improvement used on all levels of
the company. We found that companies use a KPI system with several layers of KPI’s, such
as cost improvement savings (increased efficiency, reduces waste,…), cost improvement
savings on material (WIP reduction), GPPH (good pieces/hour/operator), IPPH (indirect
labor overhead hours/ production volume, and others. Conclusions and recommendations
are formulated.
Meningkatkan Budaya Literasi Siswa Melalui Pojok Baca Berbasis Digital
Authors: Ambarita Rosmita , Kaharuddin Kaharuddin , Batubara Mhd. Iqbal
Published: November 2024

Era digital merupakan tempat dimana manusia hidup diiringi dengan berkembangnya teknologi digital yang merupakan suatu kemajuan peradaban bagi manusia itu sendiri. Di era digital banyak sekali disrupsi yang terjadi dalam kehidupan masyarakat, salah satunya literasi media yang mengalami perubahan dari bentuk cetak ke bentuk digital, namun derasnya arus informasi dan sumber informasi yang valid menjadi tantangan tersendiri bagi sastra digital, oleh karena itu di dalam rangka menunjang perkembangan motorik, minat membaca, dan upaya memperluas pengetahuan melalui media membaca, PKM ini menggagas program kerja terkait literasi dengan media cetak dan buku buku online melalui  “Pojok Baca” berbasis Digital yang berisi berbagai buku dengan informasi referensi terpercaya. Mengembangkan dan meningkatkan literasi menjadi salah satu permasalahan besar bagi pelajar saat ini. Kurangnya minat literasi dan minat membaca khususnya pada siswa disebabkan oleh kurangnya fasilitas di perpustakaan atau penggunaan gadget yang berlebihan. Permasalahan tersebut dikhawatirkan akan semakin banyak anak-anak yang mempunyai minat membaca yang rendah.PKM ini bertujuan untuk meningkatan literasi siswa, dalam hal ini siswa MTs Persiapan Negri Bintang Sembilan Sibabangun, Tapanuli Tengah, Sumatera Utara. Peningkatan literasi tersebut akan dilakukan melalui salah satu program kerja yang dilaksanakan, yaitu yaitu penerapan Pojok Baca berbasis Digital.
Linguistic Detective: Gamified Storyboard for Scam Detection
Authors: Shah Nursyaidatul Kamar Md , Aziz Ameiruel Azwan Ab , Yatim Ariff Imran Anuar , Juned Amirah Mohd , Fakhruddin Wan Farah Wani Wan
Published: November 2024

‘Linguistic Detective: Gamified Storyboard for Scam Detection’ is an innovative project aimed at empowering players to become adept at detecting scammers through language analysis. In today’s digital age, where scams proliferate across various communication channels, understanding the linguistic cues scammers use is essential for safeguarding oneself against scams. The project combines elements of gamification and storytelling to create an immersive experience that educates and entertains players. Players assume the role of a linguistic expert recruited by a cybercrime task force, and the mission is to detect the language of scammers and bring them to justice. The game unfolds through a series of levels, each presenting a different scam scenario for players to dissect. Players must analyse the language scammers use to identify persuasive tactics, emotional manipulation, urgency, and linguistic inconsistencies in investment, e-commerce, and other social media scams. Players develop proficiency in detecting subtle linguistic markers of deception through tutorials, challenges, and tools such as linguistic tips and scam dictionaries. Success in the game translates to real-world vigilance against scams, empowering players to protect themselves and others from falling victim to fraudulent schemes. ‘Linguistic Detective’ provides a dynamic and engaging platform for players and the public to hone their linguistic identifying skills while combating scams in the real world. The project opens avenues for commercialisation, ranging from developing educational materials and consultation services to software solutions, training programs, research partnerships, and public awareness campaigns aimed at detecting scams effectively at all levels.
Human Rights of Refugees: Australian Government’s Policies Over Refugees
Authors: Lewmini Gunaratne Kadana Arachchige Lavanya
Published: November 2024

Global displacement levels are at a record-high level and Australia is under international pressure to accept refugees, but its strong ethnocentric nationalism resists immigration and multiculturalism. Despite claims of humanitarianism, Australian policies such as offshore processing and detention methods frequently violate human rights. The government degrades refugees and silences their voices to defend its actions and avoid accountability for international Human rights violations. The aim of this research is to investigates the policies and procedures implemented by various Australian governments, tracing their history and impact on refugees. Through a critical lens, it explores the specific human rights difficulties that refugees experience in Australia, assessing instances of violations caused by government actions. The evaluation of Australia’s obedience to international human rights norms, as well as its adherence or divergence from the universality and equality principles that underpin international frameworks, are key to the research. I find that Australia’s response to refugees can be more accurately explained using the concept of the International human rights framework and the concept of Universality. This research uses qualitative methods analyzing legislative documents, government papers, scholarly articles, and international human rights treaties to analyze Australia’s refugee policies. A comparative Analysis is used to examine how these policies align with international human rights obligations. This research reveals human rights breaches caused by Australia’s mandatory detention, boat turnback, and offshore processing practices and it illustrates cases of emotional and physical harm suffered by refugees in detention camps, raising questions about Australia’s adherence to international conventions. While Australia’s measures are justified by national security and border protection, they frequently cover up systematic human rights violations. Despite being a signatory to many key human rights treaties, Australia’s internal policies differ from the equality and universality principles that form the foundation of international human rights laws.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Trends and Keywords in Assessing Students’ Preparedness for Mathematics Courses
Authors: Suraya Sarudin Ezzah , Abdullah Ini Imaina , Razak Samsiah Abdul , Abdol Razak Fadzilah , Ahmad Norhasliza
Published: November 2024

This study offers a comprehensive bibliometric analysis aimed at uncovering research trends and the evolution of keywords in the field of assessing students’ preparedness for Mathematics courses. Data were sourced from the Scopus database, focusing on English-language articles published between 1932 and 2023, excluding current-year publications. A total of 1,703 articles were initially retrieved, with 1,362 meeting the inclusion criteria for further analysis. These articles were systematically examined to identify patterns among leading countries, authors, and journals. The study categorizes the evolution of key topics into four distinct phases: the Initial phase (1933-1983), the Development phase 1 (1984-2003), the Development phase 2 (2004-2013) and the Exploration phase (2014-2023). The findings highlight that the United States leads global contributions, representing 49.34% of the total publications, with Enno Ed Koehn standing out as the most influential author in this domain. The International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology was identified as the most productive journal, publishing 38 articles with a total of 669 citations. Furthermore, the analysis revealed a remarkable growth in keyword co-occurrences, expanding from 64 keywords to 4,011 over the past 90 years. These findings provide valuable insights for researchers by highlighting existing research gaps in citation metrics, collaboration among leading countries and academic institutions, prominent authors, leading journals, popular subject areas and keywords co-occurrence trends and evolution. This study thus serves as a vital resource for shaping future research strategies and encouraging collaborative efforts within the field.
A Critical Examination of the Psychosocial Implications of Internal Displacement on Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria
Authors: Victoria Oluwayomi FALUYI
Published: November 2024

Internal displacement has been a growing concern worldwide. In Nigeria, internal displacement has been an issue since 1960, with millions of people forced to leave their homes due to violence, natural disasters, and political instability. In 2009, with the prevalence of the Boko-Haram insurgency, more than two million people were stated to be internally displaced. This study examines the physical and social impacts of internal displacement in Nigeria, focusing on the challenges faced by internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the camps. This study reviewed existing literature to highlight the different causes of internal displacement and the psychological, social, and physical impacts on internal displacement and coping mechanisms. In addition, this paper discusses the role of government and non-governmental interventions in providing psychosocial support and addressing the well-being of displaced persons. Finally, this study calls for enhanced policies, improved living conditions, and long-term mental health interventions to ensure a better quality of life for displaced individuals.
An Analysis of Phonological Nativisation of English Loanwords in Olunyole: An Optimality Theoretic Approach
Authors: Asungu Kwendo , Ondondo Emily Ayieta
Published: November 2024

This study aims to explain how Olunyole nativises English loanwords into its phonological system. The specific objectives are to describe the phonological strategies involved in the nativisation of English loanwords in Olunyole, and to provide an Optimality theoretic account of the phonological strategies involved in the nativization of English loanwords in Olunyole. The study is anchored within the Optimality theoretic framework (OT). OT is a constraints-based approach which argues for competition between inputs that are parsed through universal and language specific constraints to arrive at a well-formed output in a language. A corpus of 170 English loanwords in Olunyole forms the basis of analysis in this study. This data was collected from native speakers of Olunyole in Luanda Township and Wamasiolo sub-location in Luanda Sub-County-Kenya. Data was collected using Semi-Structured Interviews, Note Taking, and Audio Recording. The findings of this study show that English loanwords are fully nativized into Olunyole grammar through four main ways. First, English sounds that lack a counterpart in the Olunyole sound system are replaced by native Olunyole sounds through substitution. Secondly, vowel epenthesis is used to resolve the incidence of syllable codas in English loanwords. Additionally, consonant clusters in syllable onsets are banned, and such occurrence is resolved through vowel epenthesis. Finally, phonotactic gaps native to Olunyole are maintained in loanwords through segment preservation strategies. The findings of this study show that that Olunyole grammar heavily constrains the nativization of English loanwords. The implications of this study from the analysis of data indicate that the nativisation process in Olunyole is motivated by the phonological system of Olunyole and thus peculiar to Olunyole language, and has little to do with the internally motivated phonological rules of the source language, in this case, English.
Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Responses to China’s Participation in Global Economic Governance Amid Changes of the Century
Authors: Huxing Ma
Published: November 2024

The significant global changes of the past century have presented both opportunities and challenges for China’s participation in global economic governance. Properly understanding these opportunities and challenges is crucial for China to improve its engagement in global economic governance. Regarding opportunities, the rapid growth of China’s economy has enhanced its voice in global economic governance. However, the complex and variable international order has presented China with unprecedented challenges in its participation. Western countries perceive China’s rise as a threat and have implemented various competitive and containment strategies, limiting the effectiveness of China’s support platforms for participating in global economic governance and increasing uncertainties. In response, China will strive to improve its relations with Western countries, deepen mutual trust and interest integration with neighboring and many developing countries, and build new types of international relationships. It will fully leverage the roles of the G20, BRICS, and cooperation mechanisms with Middle Eastern and North African countries, continuously advance Belt and Road Initiative-related topics, enhance China’s leadership in these issues, and make a greater contribution to China’s future participation in global economic governance.
Debunking the Obstacles to Reporting Workplace Violence Among the Healthcare Workers in Melaka, Malaysia: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Minha Halimatus Sakdiah , Sahiran Mohammad Nafis
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Workplace violence (WPV) among healthcare workers (HCWs) is highly preventable and remains an ongoing public health concern among workers in Malaysia. Methods: Basic qualitative study design was employed to explore the individual experiences of healthcare workers with history of violence at workplace that hinders them to report the incidents. Informants were conveniently screened and identified based on underreporting of previous WPV experience, of any type. In-depth interviews among consented eligible HCWs were conducted using a semi-structured validated interview protocol. Transcribed data were thematically analyzed using an inductive approach. Results: A total of 11 informants and 11 coding were generated, with three themes emerged from the inductive thematic analysis, namely the perceived norms, process barriers, and attitude/ beliefs towards reporting WPV, with process barrier being the most frequently shared experience by the informants. Conclusion: The process barriers demotivate the HCWs from reporting the incidents, with their attitudes and beliefs shaped by their perceived norms towards WPVs among HCWs. Improvement of the existing reporting process is urgently needed. Training of workers is not only necessary to enhance their related knowledge and skills, but also to reduce the false belief and perceived norms towards WPV among HCWs.