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Large and small reservoirs of Ukraine
Authors: Khilchevskyi Valentyn , Grebin Vasyl , Dubniak Sergiy , Zabokrytska Myroslava , Bolbot Hanna
Published: July 2023

This article is a continuation of the topic of artificial water bodies in Ukraine, which was started in our previous publication in 2020. It was devoted to accounting and monitoring of ponds at the local and national levels. Reservoirs play important role in water supply for various sectors of the economy. For this reason, much more attention is paid to reservoirs by the State Agency of Water Resources of Ukraine (Ukr. Derzhavne ahentstvo vodnykh resursiv Ukrainy), the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine (Ukr. Ministerstvo ekolohii ta pryrodnykh resursiv Ukrainy), scientists and specialists. The main tasks of the article are: to establish patterns of territorial distribution of reservoirs in administrative regions and river basins districts; to identify the role of large and small reservoirs in the balance of river runoff regulation. There are 1054 reservoirs in Ukraine, so it can be considered a country rich in reservoirs. The volume of the cascade of six reservoirs on the Dnieper River and the Dniester Reservoir is 85%, other reservoirs – 15% of the total number. At the same time, there are 1047 other reservoirs (middle, small and very small), which provide for regional needs and which have their own patterns of distribution throughout the country. The main trend in their creation was water supply of industrial regions, in particular Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and others. About 28% of reservoirs are leased. These reservoirs also require clear accounting and monitoring at the national level, attention from water management and environmental organizations.
Application of drip irrigation for cotton farming in Central Asia: The case of Turkmenistan
Authors: Kulmedov Begmyrat , Shcherbakov Vladimir I.
Published: July 2023

The main purpose of this study is to determine the optimum water consumption for achieving water savings and obtaining good yields in cotton production, which has been expanding in Central Asia and Turkmenistan since the 1960s. In the last few decades, water resources in the region have been difficult to access, due to the expansion of agricultural activity and population growth. The oscillation of the amount of water released from dams of the Amudarya River to obtain energy for the upper countries in the winter season has been causing crises in countries of Central Asia. An experiment was carried out in an agricultural field at a cotton research centre in the Yolöten district of Turkmenistan. The experiment led to the observation that it is possible to achieve higher efficiency and lower water consumption in cotton production. At the same time, the water savings that can be achieved as a result of using the drip irrigation method in cotton production throughout the country have been calculated. The calculations have provided the basis for recommending irrigation as a solution to the problems in question.
Assessment of soil erosion using the GIS-based erosion potential method in the Kebir Rhumel Watershed, Northeast Algeria
Authors: Zeghmar Amer , Marouf Nadir , Mokhtari Elhadj
Published: July 2023

Soil erosion is an important factor that should be considered when planning renewable natural resource projects, effects of which can be measured by modelling techniques. Therefore, disintegration models determine soil loss intensity and support soil conservation practices. This study estimates soil loss rates by water erosion using the Erosion Potential Method (EPM) in the Kebir Rhumel Watershed located in Northeast Algeria. The area is north to south sub-humid to semi-arid, receives irregular rainfall, and has steep slopes and low vegetation cover which makes it very vulnerable to erosion. The main factors in the EPM (soil erodibility, soil protection, slope, temperature, and rainfall) were evaluated using the Geographical Information System (GIS) and data provided by remote sensing technologies. The erosion intensity coefficient Z was 0.60, which indicates medium erosion intensity. While the results showed the average annual soil erosion of 17.92 Mg∙ha–1∙y–1, maximum and minimum losses are 190.50 Mg∙ha–1∙y–1 and 0.21 Mg∙ha–1∙y–1, respectively. The EPM model shows satisfactory results compared to some studies done in the basin, where the obtained results can be used for more appropriate management of land and water resources, sustainable planning, and environmental protection.
Impact of tractor wheels on physical properties of different soil types and the irrigation efficiency of the furrow irrigation method
Authors: Vistro Rahim Bux , Talpur Mashooque Ali , Shaikh Irfan Ahmed , Mangrio Munir Ahmed
Published: July 2023

In furrow irrigation, the maximum lateral movement of water in ridges is more desirable than the vertical downward movement. This can be achieved by compacting the furrows. Thus, the study examines the impact on furrow soil compaction by tractor wheel trafficking during mechanical operations in the different soil types. In this experiment, the three-wheel tractor compaction includes: 1) control (no soil compaction), 2) compaction through 3-wheel tractor passes, and 3) compaction through 6-wheel passes under three different soil textural classes such as: clay loam, silty clay loam and silty loam soils. The impact of various treatments on clay loam, silty clay loam, and silty loam under 3- and 6-wheel passes showed increased bulk density (7–12%), field capacity (9–19%), ridge storage efficiency (35–38%), water use efficiency (16–20.5%) and decreased soil porosity (7–16%), infiltration (8–20%), and furrow storage efficiency (28–41%) over the control. This study shows comparable results of 6-passes with other studies in which more than 6-passes were used to compact the soil. This study suggested that farmers can maximise water use efficiency by compacting their furrows using 6-passes tractor trafficking.
Satellite ET-based irrigation performance: Strategies to increase rainfed crops production in the lower Baro watershed, Ethiopia
Authors: Befikadu Deneke Fiseha , Shetty Amba , Fufa Fekadu
Published: July 2023

Satellite-based irrigation performance is a valuable tool for improving yields in irrigated areas across the world and requires adequate land for long-term development. This study aimed to increase irrigation performance and yield gap variation of rainfed crops using the database of FAO’s Water Productivity Open Access Portal (WaPOR) and the Global Yield Gap Atlas. The evapotranspiration ( ET) performance of irrigation is expressed in equity ( CV of ET), reliability, adequacy ( CV of ET), and water productivity (kg∙m-3\n). The rainfed crops are interpreted in terms of metric tonnes/ha. Specifically, 20,325 km2\n of suitable pastoral land across eight sub-classes was converted to rainfed rice, sugarcane, maize, and vegetable crops. Results showed that the R2\n value was 0.97 at Baro Itang and –0.99 at Sor Metu, with the Baro Gambella sub-catchment having the largest yield gap of 4.435.2, 8.870.4, and 10.080∙106 kg when the yield increased by 1/3, 2/3, and 3/4. On the other hand, Gumero Gore had the smallest yield gap of 10,690, 29,700, and 33,750 kg, respectively. The management regime was 2.87, 0.87, and 0.35 kg∙m-3\n for growers in the estate, farmer association, and individual, respectively. The study concludes that no single irrigation technique can be considered the best, and a thorough analysis of spatiotemporal variation of the irrigation performance indicators and the yield gap in the water-scarce lower Baro watershed is required.
Exploring the Role of Consumers in Promoting a Circular Economy: Increasing Awareness and Engagement
Authors: Bucur Louisa-Maria
Published: July 2023

The term “circular economy” is currently gaining a lot of attention and refers to a sustainable economic model that aims to conserve resources for a longer period by reducing waste and pollution, recycling and reusing existing products and materials, and regenerating the natural environment. Therefore, consumers are those who have an important role to play in driving the transition to such an economy by making purchasing decisions that prioritize durable, repairable, and recyclable products. Those who make these choices are more likely to contribute to the success of a circular economy. Many consumers may not be aware of the benefits a circular economy could have on the environment and economy or may not understand how their purchasing decisions can impact the environment. By increasing consumer awareness and education, we can empower consumers to make more sustainable purchasing decisions. The article will explore ways to increase consumer engagement in the circular economy. Therefore, it will present an overview of the role of consumers in promoting a circular economy and ways to increase awareness and engagement. It will demonstrate that by empowering consumers to make more sustainable purchasing decisions, we can create a more sustainable future and preserve resources for future generations.
Research on Power Aggregators within the European Internal Electricity Market
Authors: Palade Dan
Published: July 2023

The ongoing climate changes have determined governing bodies from all around the globe to set ambitious targets for CO2 reduction. In recent years, renewable energy technologies have proven themselves to be a method of CO2 reduction that is competitive in terms of both costs and efficiency, which led to the technologies becoming affordable and practical for residential use. Since the adoption of the Clean Energy for all Europeans Package in 2019, consumers were encouraged to have an active role in the power sector. This has led to the emergence of a new participant in the energy system, the power aggregator. From the scientific literature that has been covered so far, many articles focus on the economic benefits that different aggregator business models bring to the aggregators, their clients, and the system. Other scientific papers focus on optimizing how aggregators participate in energy markets by taking into consideration the technologies included in their portfolios and pricing mechanisms. Regardless of the subjects tackled, the articles mostly present theoretical aspects since, in practice, residential power aggregators are still not present in many countries. For all the reports that have been turned in so far, secondary research was carried out to gain a better understanding of the current power sector context. Renewable energy technologies were reviewed to uncover synergies that would prove valuable for power aggregator portfolios, existing business models of aggregators were examined to have a grasp on regulatory and economic limitations, and academic papers related to mathematical optimization models were studied. The doctoral research, for which this paper presents the progress, aims to use secondary research to understand aggregators at a European level and then to perform primary research into implementing the aggregating activity in Romania in the context of an accelerated shift to a decentralized power system.
Risk Management in the Electricity Market and the Transition to NET 0 via DLT (Blockchain Technology)
Authors: Tudor Răzvan
Published: July 2023

The Romanian energy market has undergone, since the beginning of 2017, a period of turmoil underlying a short-term price rise, simultaneously with the inability of some market traders to comply with the contractual liabilities to which they had committed. Overall, the end consumer was not affected, however a series of traders became insolvent, and losses were taken over by the system operator and the suppliers of last resort. This paper aims at exploring the manner how principles applied in the blockchain concept, which lately has become extremely popular due to virtual coins, particularly Bitcoin, may be useful to all participants of an OTC market. This new technology could allow the appearance of new solutions to monitor the energy source used to achieve the NET 0 objective. This article represents exclusively the author’s point of view and does not involve in any way the employer he is representing in the conference.
Identifying and Measuring the Importance of the Lawyer’s Personal Brand Elements – A Quantitative Research
Authors: Manea Moldovan Georgiana-Gabriela , Tescaşiu Bianca
Published: July 2023

Personal branding represents a very important issue in assessing the value created in any activity. Some jobs can’t exist anymore without personal branding. More than that, some existing professional categories have to adapt these days, by adopting personal branding strategies, even though in the past it was no need for that. This article focuses on such a professional category – the lawyers. By conducting a quantitative research among professional lawyers, the authors tried to identify the main aspects that compose the personal brand in this liberal profession, and, also, to measure the importance of these aspects. By bringing into discussion the specific aspects of creating and maintaining the lawyer personal brand, the article brings not only a theoretical contribution, but, also, a practical one, as it represents a valid opinion that might be used by academia or other lawyers. The research aimed to answer the following questions: What are the main issues that define the lawyers personal brand?; What is the importance of each component of personal branding in the law services?; What are the most important elements when choosing a lawyer? The research findings revealed a series of interesting conclusions – most of the lawyers are not preoccupied by their image and other elements defining their personal brand, but the reputation and experience are very appreciated by the when choosing a lawyer.
Communication Strategies within the Public and Private Companies in Romania
Authors: Brancu Cristian , Turcu Oana
Published: July 2023

We live in a universe of communication where the activity of institutions is subject to public debate, and in which critical opinions are expressed with less consideration and more haste than in the past. Through the strategy, the communication channels and tools used until this moment will be reevaluated and improved. Also, the strategy presents new elements in terms of its objective’s “tools” through which internal, external, or international communication will be carried out. The communication strategy aims to identify and develop a message coherent, specialized in each of the targeted components (internal, external, and international), disseminated to the public in an appropriate time. In this paper, the authors are analyzing the communication strategies within public and private companies in Romania. Their research is based on an interview addressed to twenty people and the main conclusion is that the communication process must be maintained and updated in permanence at the highest level, so that the organization does not encounter problems of communication.
An Analysis of the European Union Regulation on Electric Energy Market
Authors: Grasu Stelian , Popp Ruxandra Mădălina
Published: July 2023

As a result of the Paris Memorandum on neutral climatic economies, UE engages themselves to reduce CO2 emissions so as until 2050 to become a neutral climatic economy. In order to achieve this goal, an important measure was taken by UE, one of the most important being the creation of a common electric energy market. Present article tries to present the main regulations and principal actors on the common electricity market.
Funding Opportunities for Romania through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan
Authors: Creţu Corina
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this paper is to highlight and present the funding opportunities for Romania through the National Recovery and Resilience Programme, in order to make it more efficient to access and implement these forms of support. In this regard, the main research method is based on literature review in order to identify funding opportunities for more efficient implementation of support forms. At the same time, quantitative and qualitative data analysis will be used to assess the current level of funding through these programmes and mechanisms and to compare it with the needs, as well as with other European funding.
“East Side Story”: Enduring Lessons from Mises’s Plan for Post-War Reconstruction in the Danubian Europe
Authors: Apăvăloaei Matei-Alexandru , Jora Octavian-Dragomir
Published: July 2023

The scope of this paper is to analyze Mises’s proposed plan for addressing the problems of militant nationalism and economic nationalism that were plaguing Central and Eastern Europe in the interwar and post-war eras. Due to this region’s overlapping nationalities and geopolitical tensions, Mises had to identify a pragmatic solution that could work in an age of economic interventionism. Starting from this objective, Mises specifically designed a supra-national institutional framework that could eliminate discrimination, ensure peace in the region, and simultaneously represent a rallying point for collective defence against the menace of the dynamic nations. We will show that Mises thought-out this compromise solution very carefully by using scientific insights and his deep understanding of the relations in the area. Furthermore, his plan had built-in elements that would have been conducive to the re-emergence of the classical-liberal international order. Also, because Mises’s plan was never implemented, we will critically assess it considering the actual historical outcome that followed the Second World War.
Industry 4.0 in Central and Eastern Europe: Is Romania Ready to Embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Authors: Nedelcu Mihai-Răzvan
Published: July 2023

This research paper analyses the opportunities for the possible implementation of the latest technological innovations in the Romanian manufacturing industry. The latest trends in technology can be summed up by the term “Industry 4.0”, or the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”, which brings unprecedented levels of automation, thanks to recent breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), robotics and much more. However, manufacturing sectors are not created equally and some are more susceptible to implementing new technologies than others. The industrial situation in Eastern and Central Europe is highly debated and complex. During the Cold War, most of the Warsaw Pact and COMECON countries were characterized, economically speaking, by rapid industrialization, be it heavy or light industry. This is also the case in Romania, as it saw an increase in industrial output during the communist era. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the collapse of the collectivist ideology, some manufacturing sectors collapsed, while new ones appeared, the case of deindustrialization in Central and Eastern Europe still being under scrutiny, as the industrial output has been more stable than we tend to believe. However, a shift did occur, especially in Romania. Following the transition to a market economy, industrial output suffered a metamorphosis, exchanging some sectors (such as the textile one) for new ones (such as the automotive one, following an increase in foreign direct investments from the West). These shifts in the manufacturing sector have an advantage in the unfolding context, as the new industries (such as auto-manufacturing) are more inclined to adopt Industry 4.0. These factors, in combination with the recent trend of reshoring, are prone to positively influence the future economic environment of Romania.
The Link between Corporate ESG Performance and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Radu Oana-Marina , Dragomir Voicu D. , Ionescu-Feleagă Liliana
Published: July 2023

There is a growing interest in the contribution of organizations to the achievement of sustainable development goals worldwide, with the involvement of various actors, such as governments, regulators, private entities, public interest entities, financial institutions, and civil society. The alignment between environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and sustainable development goals helps academics and practitioners in observing corporate contributions to sustainable growth, both at micro and macroeconomic levels. There are few studies that analyze the association between corporate ESG performance and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), or the contribution of company ESG indicators to sustainability. Thus, the aim of this study is to analyze such relationships in a case study for which an original mapping is proposed. Data were collected from Refinitiv Eikon, for two companies (in the oil and gas and financial services sectors), located in Romania, for the financial year 2021. Interpretative analysis was applied to the proposed mapping of sustainability practices reflected through ESG indicators, in relation to 17 SDGs. Our qualitative research included the computation of a total score based on the impact of ESG performance in pursuing the SDGs. Our results show that in Romania, the largest oil and gas company disclosed more information on ESG indicators and obtained a score (40) higher than the analyzed bank. The highest contribution to the achievement of the SDGs is related to the social pillar, especially the workforce and community dimensions. The bank obtained a lower score (30), while the most significant contribution to meeting the SDGs is linked to the environmental pillar, specifically emissions. Thus, corporate ESG performance is mapped to the SDGs, for entities activating in either financial or non-financial industries, with different importance allocated to each of the three ESG pillars. This research is important for various stakeholders, such as governments, business, and civil society, depending on the role within the organization, either direct or indirect.
Artificial Intelligence – Source of Inspiration or a Problem?
Authors: Chita Elena-Iulia , Dumitrescu-Popa Silvia , Motorga Bianca , Panait Mihnea
Published: July 2023

Most of the electronics used today have, to a greater or lesser extent, artificial intelligence, reducing or eliminating the need for human involvement in certain tasks. Many people have tried to answer the question: what is artificial intelligence? The difficulties of finding a definition for this term are (mainly) twofold: first, that one does not really know what natural intelligence is; then, that those who try to formulate a definition are complexed by the achievements - far from justifying such a pompous name - of this field of computer science. Although it appeared more than half a century ago as an academic discipline, artificial intelligence (AI) has seen an unprecedented development in the last few years. The increase in computing power of computers and the accumulation of huge amounts of data have allowed the ever-faster progress of automatic learning and determined its penetration into different fields, from economics and medicine to business and everyday life.
Behavioral Economics and Technology Innovation: Using Choice Architecture to Build and Scale Products
Authors: Craciun Maria Alexandra
Published: July 2023

With technology being a part of our everyday lives, there has never been a more critical time to dive deeper and understand what drives us to choose specific products.

The effectiveness with which technology companies use behavioral economics principles, such as choice architecture, in product development can drive better outcomes both for the organisation and the customer.

The use of behavioral economics has become increasingly popular in. recent years. By leveraging insights from behavioral economics, technology companies can create products that better align with users’ needs and preferences, and that are more likely to be adopted over time.

This article critically reviews existing and emerging academic research, addressing three key areas: how behavioral economics appeared and its growth in the last five decades, behavioral economics in practice through the use of Choice Architecture, and how behavioral insights are currently applied in the design of technology products. In the present study, I have undertaken a review of existing literature and research studies by analysing and synthesising key points. The review was conducted by analysing and reading existing literature on the topic, including peer-reviewed journal articles, books and industry reports. Overall, this visionary paper provides a contribution to the field of technology product development, highlighting potential strategies of using behavioral economics to better design, build and scale products.
Moderating Environmental Leadership on Corporate Social Responsibility and Green Innovation of SMEs Performance
Authors: Nsiah Takyi Kwabena , Chovancová Miloslava , Cleophas Attor , Asamoah Comfort Adebi
Published: July 2023

The contribution and knowledge of environmental leadership has been questioned on how they aid institutions in their CSR and innovative thinking. The purpose of the investigation was to explore the role of Small and Medium Scale enterprises in emerging nation on how corporate social responsibility (CSR) and green process innovation (GRNI) can help enterprises to achieve environmental (ENVP) and financial performance (FINP). For the analysis of the indicators data was collected from SMEs in the manufacturing sectors of Ghana through questionnaire of 215 participants. The “SmartPLS 3” model was employed to analyze the affiliation between the investigated indicators. The findings demonstrated that CSR had a material impact on ENVP but not on FINP and GRNI. However, GRNI had a favorable and material affiliation with ENVP and FINP of SME’s. On exploring the moderating effect of environmental leadership (ENVL) had a favorable affiliation between CSR and green process innovation.

The research made a significant contribution to the green theory and practically to researchers and practitioners in manufacturing and other industries who are serious about implementing environmental sustainability and are seeking for a suitable method are anticipated to benefit from this study. It provides a generic approach to implementing CSR that links SME owners and managers, green technologies, green practices, and process management.
The Impact of the Workforce Diversity, Innovation Capacity and Corporate Social Responsibility on the Image of the Organization
Authors: Rusu Corina-Maria , Bilţi Raluca-Simina , Barbu Florentina-Simona , Bălan Leonard-Sergiu
Published: July 2023

Demographic trends play an important role in the development of workforce diversity. Population expansion and immigration are two examples of demographic changes that have created more diverse environments and made it crucial for organizations to be able to adapt and manage change. Organizations constantly need to reassess their methods and come up with new, original ideas for managing people as a result of demographic and global changes. Positive adjustments could boost an organization’s performance in matters of innovation and strengthen its ties to its customers as well as to the entire community. The research purpose of our paper is to provide an analysis of various viewpoints on the perceived image of the organization while taking into account the influence of three aspects: workforce diversity, creativity and innovation capacity, and corporate social responsibility. The perception of these three important organizational aspects was examined among employees from organizations of all sizes and in a range of activities from Romania. A questionnaire was used as an information gathering tool. The study is based on the quantitative approach, which considers the statistical analysis of numerical data. Based on the study findings and due to the inductive reasoning, today’s leaders are responsible both for managing employees, but also for meeting the needs of customers who are increasingly ethnically and culturally diverse. It is necessary to pay attention to aspects related to diversity. Whether the goal is to be a valued employer, to provide excellent products and services to customers, or to maintain a competitive advantage, diversity is recognized and used as an important organizational resource.
Assessing the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Marketing. Evidence from Romanian Companies
Authors: Simion Petronela Cristina , Popescu Mirona Ana Maria
Published: July 2023

In recent years, artificial intelligence has started to play an important role in digital marketing. Companies are increasingly using this technology to personalize content, improve the performance of marketing campaigns and user experience. According to a Google report published in 2021, Romania is one of the leading countries in Central and Eastern Europe in terms of significant growth in digital advertising expenditure. As a result, the current research aims to assess the importance and impact of AI usage in Romanian companies that activate in digital marketing. To conduct this study, an online survey was developed consisting of 11 questions to establish the utilization of AI in digital marketing and the perception of employees in companies towards this technology. The sample group was selected from a contact list of digital marketing firms, social media, and professional groups. Out of the total of 30 responses collected, valid data was analyzed to identify emerging trends and patterns in the use of AI in digital marketing. The survey findings indicate that AI is perceived as a valuable tool for enhancing user experience and increasing the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns. It is important to consider the ethical and confidentiality implications when utilizing customer data, and to refrain from employing AI in a harmful or intrusive manner.
Bibliometric Analysis Regarding Knowledge Strategies in Intelligence Structures
Authors: Budeanu Nicolae Alexandru
Published: July 2023

This paper aims to present a literature review focusing the linkages between the knowledge strategies domain and intelligence structures area. Considering the fact that knowledge is one of the most important strategic resources of an organization and the fact that intelligence structures play a key role in the national security field, the possibility of implementing the knowledge strategies concepts in the intelligence field should be researched accordingly. The methodology used for this research is the bibliometric analysis conducted using the specialized software VOSViewer, based on the co-occurrence between certain words and expressions from article title, abstracts and keywords. The databases needed for this research were retrieved from Scopus core collection, using the following expressions: “knowledge strategies”, “knowledge management – knowledge strategies”, “intelligence organizations”, “intelligence structures”, “intelligence organizations – knowledge”, “knowledge – intelligence structures”, “knowledge strategies – intelligence”, “knowledge management – knowledge strategies – intelligence” and “knowledge management – intelligence organizations”. The result of these bibliometric analyses demonstrates that, based on the publications indexed in Scopus core collection, there is no research published regarding the opportunity and possibility of implementing knowledge strategies concepts in the intelligence structure vision. The contribution of this research constitutes the fact that this is the first bibliometric analysis of the literature concerning the possbile connections between knowledge strategies and intelligence structures.
Impact of Flexible Working Opportunities on Romanian Employees Work-Life Balance and Interest in Acquiring New Knowledge
Authors: Dincă Violeta Mihaela , Moagăr-Poladian Simona
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the entire working world and has proven that people can generally perform their tasks from anywhere while still managing to achieve their professional goals. The evolution of employment involves more and more of its dimensions and ramifications. Among these developments, work flexibility is a concept that is gaining more and more territory and is most often associated with a flexible and modern form of work. This article aims to analyze how integrating new ways of working which include flexible work can influence individual and organizational knowledge, as well as personal life. For employees, flexible work offers the advantage of incorporating personal commitments, but at the expense of shared work experiences. For employers, flexible work can engage a better reputation when competing, with a highly motivated and productive workforce because employees feel valued. The paper examined the impact that teleworking had on 190 employees within the Romanian branches of three American consultancy corporations in terms of knowledge acquired, performance, and perspectives of the future.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Entrepreneurship in Romania
Authors: Trocinescu Beatrice , Nedelcu Alexandra Cătălina
Published: July 2023

At the beginning of 2020, a virus originating from Wuhan, China, spread throughout the world, which in March of the same year was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. According to scientific studies and specialized publications, the pandemic had positive effects on the pharmaceutical industry and e-commerce, which accelerated the digitization process. The negative effects of the coronavirus pandemic consisted in the reduction of companies’ revenues, the reduction of the number of customers, the reduction of investments and the temporary suspension of production. The research of this paper is descriptive, based on statistics and data from the official reports of the National Trade Register Office. The methods used are observation, analysis, data processing and synthesis. The aim is to identify the number of new investment sectors, newly established enterprises, companies that suspended their activity and those that entered insolvency in the period 2020 and 2021, compared to 2019. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on entrepreneurship in Romania was not devastating, the entrepreneurs keeping their confidence in the stability of the market. Thus, in 2020, the company establishment rate was affected, because new entrepreneurs no longer had the courage to invest their money, but the companies already present on the market were not strongly impacted. The year 2021 is the surprise year, being the most favorable for entrepreneurship in the period 2019-2021. The most companies were established, and the rate of suspension and insolvency was the lowest. The contribution in this paper consists in the fact that it is demonstrated that the pandemic did not destroy the entrepreneurial activity in Romania. On the contrary, there was a sector, Information and communications, which experienced rapid development, thus developing the concept of “knowledge economy” in this country.
The Impact of Circular Economy on Economic Development A Review of EU's Countries
Authors: Maricuţ Alin-Cristian , Grădinaru Giani-Ionel
Published: July 2023

Over time, the concept of economic development has been the cause of debates in the research environment. Some of the researchers consider the level of economic development of a country to be characterized by high levels of the main macroeconomic aggregates, while another part supports the idea of uniform economic development with a high level of social inclusion. Regardless of the definition of the concept of economic development, it has been proven that a major positive impact is generated by the sustainable development strategy, especially in the light of the concept of circular economy. Therefore, the study addresses the level of economic development of the member states of the European Union based on the impact generated by the circular economy. In addition, based on the analysis carried out, the paper aims to identify the dependency ratio between the variables associated with the circular economy concept and the level of economic development. In order to achieve these goals, a panel regression model was estimated, for all member states of the European Union, on the time horizon 2011-2020. The model used as dependent variable “the level of economic development”, and the independent variables were made up of variables associated with the circular economy. The results of this analysis reveal that there are individual effects on both dimensions associated with the analysis (cross-sectional, time series), which leads to the idea that each country is influenced in the process of economic development through the circular economy by its own specificities.
Globalization beyond Business Sustainability, Energy and the Economy of the Future
Authors: Benabed Anis , Boeru Andreea-Cristina
Published: July 2023

Globalization has gradually shaped the world for ages and it has been accompanied by various waves of industrialization. It moved the world and human society from simple energy resources such coal and wood to fossil fuels for industry as sources of energy and to sustainable energy and business, step by step it globalized the energy market, every step is accompanied by energy consumption, so the intensive use of energy has become fundamental in economy. The Global economy has known many challenges, the supply and demand are keys for profit, economy and business. The research questions are how has Globalization shaped business, energy and economy? And how has it shaped the world under business sustainability and the economy of the future? The methodology of research based on literature review, descriptive qualitative and data analysis and applying sustainable value by Hart and Milstein in business to see if there are value to reach. The Results show that there is certainly a need to reduce carbon footprint, and it needs more ambitious visions especially after the recent circumstances, sustainability has not been a priority, the development of artificial intelligence has made business opportunities easier for most companies. The fifth industrial revolution has increased chances towards the economy of the future. In conclusion, Globalization has been a key of innovation and new perspectives for business, energy and economy, the cost of sustainability will need more ways to boost its implementation in the international level, especially for the emerging market, developing countries and low income countries that find difficulties to balance their economies during the transition of Globalization and its impact. Applying a sustainable strategy in businesses lead to sustainable and business values. The main commodities that drive world’s industries and productions are still oil and natural Gas. The transition to renewables is still slow.
The Women Leadership. A Human-Centered Approach
Authors: Suciu Marta-Christina , Bocăneală Ana-Maria , Dumitrescu Decebal Octavian
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 crisis, along with the other associated complex crises, has amplified the gap that exists in terms of the number of women reaching leadership positions, despite the quality of their work and their important contributions in various fields. This paper aims to explore women's leadership qualities, and perceptions regarding leadership, based on quantitative data originating from four studies. Concerning the research methodology it includes qualitative research and a comparative analysis of global studies. The paper focuses on women, looking mostly for the proportion of women within organizations, and the main characteristics of women's leadership. The analysis then turns to Romania, where we have identified the proportion of women leaders. The main goal of the paper is to investigate the representation of women leaders in EU countries and in particular in Romania. The results of the study illustrate that favorable work conditions have a greater impact on women's aspirations to become leaders. Extrinsic structural inequalities, such as bias against women in certain professions, and gender, racial and other discrimination, are barriers to women's access and advancement in leadership positions in the workplace. Intrinsic individual characteristics of successful women leaders, namely conscientiousness, respect, confidence, acceptance, and resilience have facilitated their success in obtaining and maintaining leadership positions.
Tool Integrations for Monitoring Solutions and Associated Performance Analysis
Authors: Cociorva Alexandru , Onofrei Nicoleta , Vîlcea Alexandru-Lucian
Published: July 2023

Today’s Application Performance Monitoring evolution is in a direct relationship with fast growing e-commerce demands and associated technology prerequisites. To fulfill the high-demanding range of market expectations, tools need to be more efficient and robust, considering newly developed algorithms that can perform optimal calculations in a correct and fast way. The technological upgrade that the e-business world is facing is very often translated into new possibilities of supervising the resources for planning accordingly and setting new thresholds in various e-commerce sectors. This means that Application Performance Monitoring must be more concise, more results oriented and more determined in managing big sets of data along with high transaction ranges. This optic is not only related to administrative purposes, but it also means a paradigm change in the world of resource allocation and digitization, in the context of a fast-changing information society. The newly proposed Application Performance Monitoring approach includes tools that can handle multiple integrations, Application Programming Interface calls with external parties and a wide range of transaction mechanisms that can be implemented in a fast and efficient way. Hence, this article proposes different models for monitoring mechanisms/tools that can integrate functions, procedures and even applications with the purpose of highlighting efficient resource allocation structures and their potential beneficial role in e-commerce optimization sector. Various integration schemas are proposed to be taken into consideration when developing an Application Performance Monitoring tool for solving complex monitoring requests, along with some web performance analysis because of associated mechanisms implementation. As a result, this article proposes different Application Performance Monitoring integration mechanisms for handling e-commerce and in general e-business solutions high demanding and complex requests.
Young People’s Adjustment to Post-pandemic Work Styles
Authors: Lacuta Valentina-Diana , Deselnicu Corina , Dumitrescu Liliana , Crasoveanu Fowzi-Constantin
Published: July 2023

Globalization has led to continuous development and a focus on digitization, which has introduced new forms of employment and organization in the labor market. This has led to increased flexibility for all parties involved, including employers, employees, and the unemployed (Alcover, 2020). One of the most notable changes in the way we work is the rise of "virtual switching" or working from home (Bloom et al., 2015; Spitzmuller & Stanton, 2017). This has become a common practice in various industries, as it allows employees to optimize their work performance while meeting the employer's needs. This shift towards remote work has led to an increase in the number of jobs that rely heavily on virtual communication and collaboration (Hsu & Lee, 2021), and this trend is expected to continue in the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the way people work (Davenport & Kirby, 2015), particularly for young people who are just entering the workforce (Baruch, 2015). Remote work, virtual meetings, and online communication have become the norm for many companies (Grant & Parker, 2009), and it can be difficult for young people to adjust to these new ways of working. Some challenges that young people may face include a lack of face-to-face interaction, difficulty in building relationships with colleagues, and a lack of clear communication and guidance from supervisors (Handy, 1995). To adapt, young people may need to learn new communication and collaboration tools (Parker & Axtell, 2001), develop good time management and self-motivation skills, and find ways to connect with colleagues and build relationships remotely. Additionally, companies can support the adaptation of young people by providing clear expectations, guidelines, and training on the new ways of working.
Digital Transformation during COVID-19 Pandemic – a Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Tîrnovanu Andrei Constantin , Năstase Marian , Șișu Julia Anamaria , Mujaya Jacqueline
Published: July 2023

Unquestionably, the COVID-19 epidemic has accelerated the growing interest in the topic of digital transformation and organizations seeking a competitive advantage. Since this is a new topic, little is understood about the interactions and the effects between Covid-19 and digital transformation. The paper seeks to provide an overall view on this subject and see the common view by academic environment through a bibliometric analysis, which was built on data extracted from WoS - Web of Science database and using VOSviewer software. It also aims to identify the main topics that configure the studies on digital transformation, identify the main clusters, and to identify a research trend in this topic. This analysis highlights how a certain (major) event, such as Covid 19, influences both the functionality and results of some organizations, through the lens of associated factors, as well as the fields of scientific research.
Satisfaction and Performance of Romanian Employees Working in the Accountancy and Human Resources Fields
Authors: Dumitrescu Liliana , Deselnicu Dana-Corina , Lacuta Valentina Diana , Danciu Bogdan-Vasile
Published: July 2023

Professional performance is an indicator of professional activity that refers to the concrete way in which an employee carries out the activities related to his position. Regarding the relationship between motivation and satisfaction, there is no full agreement between the opinions of the authors, which can be explained by the complexity of the respective phenomena and by their sometimes very similar nature. They appear in a dual quality, both cause and effect. There are cases when intense, long-lasting satisfaction can turn into a motivational source. Professional satisfaction has several dimensions. Some include job satisfaction by itself, others include salaries, recognition, relationship with managers and colleagues, culture, and philosophy of the structure. The aim was to identify the relationship of different factors related to the level of performance and professional satisfaction among accounting and human resources employees. The research instruments used in this research measured scores of the variables as professional performance, job satisfaction, perceived self-efficacy, salary and advancement, The results show that employees who demonstrate a high level professional performance have also a high level of job satisfaction (r=0,566, p=0,000), but also there is a significant relationship between professional satisfaction and salary and advancement (r=0,571, p=0,000). Taking into account a certain staff turnover in Romanian accounting companies, it can be assumed that these very factors are the main dimensions where managemment can act to streamline the configuration of positions, fulfillment of tasks and delegation of responsibilities..