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Analysis of the Romanian Beer Sector and Romania’s Position within European Beer Trends
Authors: Panciu Bogdan , Nețoiu Lavinia Maria
Published: July 2024

The aim of this paper consists in presenting the dynamic evolution of the Romanian beer sector at both national and European levels during the period 2018-2022. From an economic standpoint, the beer industry stands out as one of the biggest and most significant revenue contributors worldwide, with beer representing the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage globally. The need to carry out this paper emerges from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, following the effects it had on the active population and implicitly the changes in consumption behaviors. Moreover, considering recent times, the war in Ukraine is a factor that can seriously affect the imports and exports of surrounding countries of grain necessary for the production of beer, this aspect being really important in observing economical changes. This paper relies heavily on a thorough examination of the demand and supply dynamics within the Romanian beer sector, assisted by a comparative analysis of its standing among European beer trends. Notably, Romania holds a prominent position as one of the highest per capita beer consumers. The main hypothesis of this study consists in the fact that the demand and supply of beer did not increase during the pandemic, and that the expenses for this product suffered considerable increases. This is proven through a quantitative analysis in which indicators such as beer production and consumption, average expenses, imports and exports were analyzed. For this achievement, national, European and international databases were accessed.
Assessing the Impact of Digitisation on Progress in Agriculture: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Sterie Cristina Maria , Petre Laurențiu Ionuț , Stoica Gabriela-Dalila , Dumitru Eduard Alexandru
Published: July 2024

The paper shows how the agri-sector is influenced by the emergence and development of the digitisation process. This is presented using a bibliometric analysis. The importance of studying and understanding the current challenges facing the agricultural sector including the emergence and development of the digitisation process of the sector is the main aim of this paper. All these challenges are felt by both the agricultural sector and the economy as a whole. This paper contributes to the literature. This is due to the bibliometric analysis through which the most important aspects of the challenges facing the entire agricultural sector today are observed. Among the current challenges facing the agricultural sector, climate change is among the most important. The results of the bibliometric analysis show that the keywords searched and their clustering confirm that the emergence and rapid development of digitisation brings both positive and negative effects to the whole agricultural sector. Following the search of Web of Science and Scopus databases, 203 papers were identified in Web of Science and Scopus using the phrase "the impact of digitization on agriculture". The bilbiometric analysis comprises several steps, including the analysis of the years of emergence of studies on the emergence of the digitisation process in agriculture. Thus, within this stage, the analysis of the years, it is signalled the transition from some aspects that concern the technological side to other economic and even human aspects. On the whole, there is a shift in research topics towards studying how the emergence and development of the digitisation process brings both positive and negative influences between the agricultural sector and society.
Extracting Retrospective Information through the Public Sharing of Female Golfers' Contributions in a Digital Environment: An Analytical Perspective of Their Impact on Shaping Golf Communities
Authors: Malíčková Lucia
Published: July 2024

Social media are an integrated part of everyday life. They are creating a new paradigm of information consumption. The era of popularity of searching for information in large texts is irreversibly gone. The current model of communication and information distribution favours visual content. One of the major social media platforms that specializes in expressive visual content is Instagram. The essence of a communication idea is effectively rendered in a unique image. Thus, it becomes a key tool for the transmission of communication. In the above technical paper, we present empirical data that investigate the impact of Instagram posts of three professional women golfers during the calendar year 2022. The first one is the most followed golfer on social networks, the second one ranks among the current best professional golfers and the third one holds the position of the president of the Slovak Ladies Golf Association. These prominent figures in golf create a significant impact on the social opinion of the sport. The central aim of the present study is to comprehensively understand how certain types of visual content, also created through AI, elicit maximum audience engagement on social media. We present the results in the context of correlating the influence of different factors on the level of viewer interaction. The value is expressed through the number of likes awarded and the size of the membership base of the affected accounts.
The Economic Evolution of the Romanian Defense Market in the Context of the World Crisis (Post-pandemic) and the Imbalance of International Security (Military Conflict in Ukraine)
Authors: Botiș Horia-Răzvan
Published: July 2024

The analysis of crisis management shows that any crisis will generate risks and opportunities for certain industrial sectors. The current security crisis overlaps today with other crises (climatic, economic, energy, and medical crises generated by COVID-19). The medical crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic has recorded considerable profits for the pharmaceutical industry and companies in the medical equipment manufacturing industry. (John A. Parnel). The defense market and armaments production industry has been steadily growing at national and international levels due to the imbalance in international security caused by Russia's military conflict. An economical inside perspective is provided due to an internal study case based on the evolution of this industry's key sector. As per the analyzed data, the market demand is currently higher than the production capacity, both at European and national levels. The industry cannot meet the requirements of the defense market. Nonetheless, the turnover of the profile companies experienced significant increases with positive effects on the recorded profit rates. After conducting a thorough evaluation of the domestic defense industry, the solution might be to privatize state-owned companies in the security industry, which may involve merging companies with similar activity profiles. Also, financial incentives, such as tax measures like those granted to personnel working in the IT industry, can help overcome the human resources issue that the Romanian defense industry is currently facing.
Transformational Leadership Efficiency in an Organization
Authors: Gherasie Cosmin , Zamfirescu Cornel , Nen Madlena , Saftiuc Bogdan , Albu Octavia
Published: July 2024

The efficiency of the transformative leader in an organization is given by the following factors: charisma, intelligence and inspiration, intellectual stimulation, and consideration for the individual. The charismatic emotional bond eliminates the emotional and logical resistance to change. The intellectual stimulation offers new solutions and innovations and it makes the followers responsible. The transformative leader, regardless of whether he is at the base of his career or is well-experienced, motivates the subordinates through interpersonal tact, judgment, confidence, respect, and a sense of duty, he encourages them to realize the importance of their work, he teaches them how to manifest, through their interests, in the name of the entire organization or collective. They cultivate adhesion and people’s engagement in fulfilling the organization’s tasks, maintaining the demands of the people they lead at a high level.
Analysis of the Communication of Social Responsibility by Energy Companies in Romania
Authors: Miron Alina-Andrea , Ojog Silviu
Published: July 2024

The awareness towards global changes has increased in recent years and has created pressure for energy providers to improve not only their activity but also the way they communicate their actions, initiatives and commitments and how they report them to the general public. Recognizing this imperative, in January 2022, the European Commission proposed the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to revise and strengthen the existing Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). With the CSRD's help, sustainability reporting is getting a significant improvement. Now, everything is more transparent and matches up better than other reports created before because it was built around transparency first. This means way less guesswork for anyone needing this information whether it is an investor trying not to worry about their next big decision, consumers, or regulatory bodies. We analyzed the top 15 entities in the electrical energy production sector in Romania, based on their turnover reports at the end of their financial activities for 2022, and we wanted to find out how they articulated and showcased their commitment to social responsibility through their websites and non-financial reports. By examining these reports closely, we uncovered layers of commitment across different sectors from ESG pillars (environmental, social, and governance) – how businesses dedicated to sustainable growth and interacted with stakeholders and by looking closely at these reports, the analysis is not only a point of reference for industry practices but also a better understanding of social responsibility in the specific context of the energy sector.
The Impact of R&D Investments on Renewable Energy Transition. A Panel Data Approach
Authors: Petre Adrian , Plesea Doru Alexandru
Published: July 2024

The transition to renewable energy is one of the main objectives at the level of the European Union to answer the problems related to global warming. In this context, the main objective of this study is to analyze the role of one of the drivers that can contribute to the achievement of this objective, namely research and development expenditure. Thus, based on a diversified research methodology, which includes in particular comparative analysis, descriptive analysis, and econometric analysis, we tested the role of research and development expenditure in stimulating final energy consumption from renewables and biofuels in the industrial sector using related statistical data from 13 European Union Member States between 2006 and 2022. The main results showed that research and development expenditure have a positive impact on the consumption of renewable energy in the industrial sector.
Optimization of Financial Flows with the Help of Artificial Intelligence in Public Institutions
Authors: Ifrim Daniel , Mitulescu Raluca , Parnus Alecsandra , Gheorghe Eliza
Published: July 2024

The only technology that is currently mature enough to help us quickly recover losses in agriculture is digital technology. Digital transformation is increasingly referred to as the fourth industrial revolution, aimed at merging the real world with the virtual one, bringing advantages even in traditional sectors such as agriculture. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are used to analyze large amounts of data collected from various sources in the field, as well as from farmers or beneficiaries of European funds for agricultural sector development. Specifically, they can analyze information gathered from soil sensors, weather stations, satellite images, or European funding applications, among others. This analysis provides farmers with valuable information to make informed decisions regarding seed selection, optimal timing, planting techniques, and resource allocation decisions. At the same time, AI-powered systems can learn from historical data and identify patterns, enabling more accurate predictions and recommendations. Machine learning algorithms can anticipate managerial decisions, detect potential problems, and suggest appropriate interventions to improve financial performance for the successful implementation of projects funded by European funds.
ESG Effect on the Corporate Value of Technology Companies
Authors: Ito Satoshi , Itoi Takatomo , Năstase Marian , Nicolae Bibu
Published: July 2024

Since ESG investment becoming popular, many researchers investigate ESG effect on the corporate value and found positive relationship between ESG activities and the corporate value. However, there are few research which focused ESG effect on the corporate value for technology companies. In this research historical prices of Japanese ESG focused companies were compared to Japanese total market and it was concluded that ESG have positive effect on the corporate value. In addition, historical prices of Japanese ESG focused technology companies were compared to Japanese total technology companies and it was concluded that ESG have positive effect on the corporate value of technology companies. Lastly the effect on the corporate value of Japanese technology companies was compared to the effect on the corporate value of Japanese total market and it was concluded that ESG performance provide more positive effect on the corporate value of Japanese technology companies compared to Japanese total market.
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Turbulent Times: Revisiting the Concept and Prospecting Its Developments
Authors: Nedef Matei-Ștefan
Published: July 2024

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have gradually emerged as a benchmark in the national, European and global economy and have undeniably assumed a crucial role as key actors in the spectrum of corporate and organizational ecosystem. The prosperity of the SMEs sector is an integral part of a country's economic success. The ability of SMEs to successfully navigate the complexity of the current business landscape is mainly grounded in three interconnected pillars forming a comprehensive framework for their development and growth, respectively competitiveness, resilience and sustainability.
Happiness, Achievement or Money: Testing a Multidimensional Model of Success among Bulgarian Social Media Users
Authors: Sokolova Hristina
Published: July 2024

Some of the biggest challenges in one’s life include self-actualization and achieving success. Feeling successful in turbulent times has become more and more challenging. The goal of this paper is to introduce a multidimensional model of success and test it among a non-representative sample (N = 1063) of digital users in Bulgaria. According to the model, success beliefs are culturally specific and comprise four dimensions: happiness, achievement, material well-being, and social capital. The research method includes non-representative snowball sampling among Bulgarian social media users on Facebook and LinkedIn. A descriptive statistical analysis was used for the validation of data. The results show that participants consider themselves to be moderately successful. Respondents positively associate success with most factors, except for public influence (social capital) and material property (well-being). Digital users associate success the most with happiness and the least with social capital. They perceive success as an intangible and emotional concept, rather than a material one. The participants who feel moderately or completely unsuccessful associate success primarily with material possessions (well-being) and connections (social capital). It is suggested to continue researching this topic in a representative study among Bulgarian and even foreign citizens. The multidimensional model of success is an applicable research tool for future research in business and organizational management.
Accounting for Impacts: Exploring Sustainability Reporting in Bulgarian Companies under the CSRD
Authors: Petrova Petya
Published: July 2024

Sustainability reporting is a key tool for managing uncertainty because it provides transparency, accountability and reliable information on companies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. By disclosing relevant data and insights, sustainability reports enable stakeholders to make informed decisions, understand companies' environmental and social impacts, and assess their long-term sustainability strategies. This paper examines the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability reporting in Bulgaria, taking into account the broader context of corporate impact assessment and impact accounting. The study begins with an introduction to the growing importance of sustainability reporting in today's business environment, emphasising the need for transparency, accountability and compliance. A review of the current literature on the subject reveals a notable trend towards increased disclosure of environmental initiatives and impacts, alongside persistent challenges such as inadequate quality and quantity of reporting, expertise gaps and inconsistencies in guidance. To address these issues, the research uses a mixed-methods approach to explore the nature of sustainability reporting, regulatory frameworks and accountability practices in Bulgarian companies. Through data analysis and interpretation of findings, the study reveals a positive trend towards greater disclosure of sustainability initiatives and impacts, albeit with significant variations in reporting quality and methodology. As Bulgarian companies prepare for the implementation of the Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD), the study highlights the essential need to align with evolving sustainability reporting standards to promote transparency and accountability. By addressing these challenges, companies can better meet stakeholder expectations, contribute to sustainable development goals, and build reputation and trust in the corporate sector. Finally, this paper contributes to the field of sustainability reporting by providing valuable insights into the current state of affairs in Bulgarian companies.
Analysis of the Romanian Healthcare System on the Basis of Relevant Indicators and the Perspectives for the Use of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Boghicevici Claudia
Published: July 2024

Healthcare systems are integral to the well-being of societies, serving as the backbone for delivering health services and improving public health outcomes. The healthcare system in Romania is a critical component of the country's socio-economic framework, with its performance directly affecting the health and development of the population. While there have been improvements in certain areas, challenges such as underfinancing, human resource issues and inequitable access to care remain. Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare represents a significant shift towards more efficient, precise, and personalized medical care. It encompasses a range of applications from diagnostics to treatment recommendations, patient engagement, and administrative tasks, aiming to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.

The purpose of this study is to analyze the healthcare system in Romania using data on healthcare infrastructure (medical units), medical staff, population, hospital beds and investments. Additionally, it aims to organize ideas regarding the use and perspectives for the development of artificial intelligence in the Romanian healthcare system. A spatial distribution of indicators is created, highlighting the most significant areas in the Romanian healthcare system.

Healthcare systems are essential for providing healthcare and promoting public health. Effective health systems promote economic growth, ensure equitable access to healthcare, and respond to public health emergencies.
Analysis of the Relationship between the Size of Family Businesses and the Implementation of Marketing Activities in the Context of Slovakia
Authors: Chlpek Samuel , Čakanišin Adrián , Naďová Krošláková Monika
Published: July 2024

Using the Chi-square test, this study investigates the influence of size structure and marketing strategies on family businesses operating within the Slovak Republic.. Through an online survey targeting family businesses across Slovakia, we gathered data on business size and marketing strategies, categorizing them into micro, small, medium, and large enterprises. In the analysis itself, we consider the statistically significant relationship between the size category of the family business and the use of the form of marketing strategy. In Slovak family businesses, the choice of marketing strategy is significantly influenced by the company's size category, as indicated by the results of the solved problems. This indicates different decision-making processes in management, and these can be reflected in different strategic priorities and capabilities of each size category of family business in Slovakia. Focusing on the importance of size categories, our article sheds new light on the implementation of specific marketing strategies by Slovak family businesses, thereby enhancing understanding of marketing management within these enterprises.
Types of AI and Their Suitability for Performing Daily Activities
Authors: Kondort Giulia , Cioc Roxana
Published: July 2024

The usage of robots and artificial intelligence in the business field and in the everyday life of consumers has been a topic of discussion for a long time. While some people are fascinated by the opportunity of having robots supporting them in their daily activities, others are more hesitant. Nowadays, there are different types of robots with artificial intelligence, and consumers, depending on their preferences and needs, prefer a certain type of robot. With the help of an online survey, we found out which type of robot is most often used by the consumer and why. Among the various types of robots with artificial intelligence that were mentioned in the questionnaire, personal home assistants are the robot with artificial intelligence that consumers prefer when they want to perform an action. The second most preferred robot with artificial intelligence is the self-service portal with AI, and in third place is the personal voice assistant. The main results show that personal home assistants are robots with artificial intelligence, which is used most often by the consumer to order food, different products and to perform different activities. With the help of the results, we can also observe that consumers also use the self-service portal with AI as a navigation system or as an alarm clock. The personal voice assistant is the type of artificial intelligence robot that is least used by consumers to do something, which is again an important result.
Assessment of Emerging Risks – is the INCDPM Method, Appropriate for the Assessment of Emerging Risks?
Authors: Milea Pârvu Adriana , Cioca Lucian-Ionel
Published: July 2024

The rapid evolution of digital technologies has involved a series of important changes throughout society, in everyday life, but also in the evolution of organizations. Organizations' adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies has also given rise to the emergence of new and emerging risks for worker safety and health. These risks reflect the changes in the work environment driven by automation, extended connectivity and the introduction of cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and others into the organization's processes. In order to minimize the impact of these digital technologies on workers, it is essential to carry out the procedure of identifying and assessing potential occupational risks before the implementation /introduction of new digital technologies. Identifying risks, clarifying their nature in detail, identifying potential impact and likelihood of materialization, is an essential process for identifying and effectively implementing risk response strategies, ensuring that organizations manage risks in an adaptive and strategic way. Several tools, methods and work methodologies are available to identify, analyze and assess occupational injury and disease risks to which workers are exposed. The purpose of this study is to carry out a careful analysis of the method for assessing the risks of occupational injury and illness elaborated by the National Research and Development Institute for Labor Protection "Alexandru Darabonț" from Bucharest, Romania - to identify the limitations and disadvantages of the method, for determine whether it is appropriate for assessing new, emerging risks linked to recently introduced processes and technologies in the context of organizations' integration of digital technologies.
The Role of AI in Content Development among Romanian Small Businesses
Authors: Tulbure Adriana , Popescu Anca , NeacȘu Nicoleta Andreea
Published: July 2024

Small businesses can use content marketing to create and provide information that is both interesting and valuable for potential customers. Moreover, the benefits it brings include the cultivation of brand loyalty, a way to differentiate from competitors, stimulating sales while cultivating emotional connections, and delivering targeted messages. Particularly for small companies, content marketing represents a way to reach a target market and grow in a sustainable rhythm. The article explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating content for Romanian small businesses. The research focused on identifying the types of AI tools used and the challenges and benefits of adopting AI for content development. A quantitative market research was performed among a sample of Romanian small businesses to identify opinions and practices regarding AI tools. The findings show that there is a significant adoption rate of AI tools, which positively impacts content production efficiency. Despite the challenges of initial investment costs and the steep learning curve, the strategic integration of AI has notably enhanced operational efficiencies and competitive positioning in the digital market. The research contributes to a better understanding of the effects brought by AI usage on content development, underlining the need for investing in technology in order to grow and remain relevant in the market.
Performance Evaluation in Higher Education – A Comparative Approach
Authors: Dima Alina Mihaela , Argatu Ruxandra , Rădoi Mireille
Published: July 2024

Higher education stands as an essential base point in the current knowledge societies, shaping the way to sustainable growth and enhanced life quality. Literature recognizes higher education institutions as powerhouses which, through their own capabilities and partnerships, can champion innovation in a transformative way. Being widely praised for the transformative output they generate through the conducted operations, literature notes that when the educational process is defined by an outstanding quality and performance, multiple benefits arise for all the stakeholders involved. However, since quality and performance are very nuanced and volatile concepts, ensuring them in higher education necessitates a good understanding of the educational ecosystem as well as its ongoing monitoring. To encourage this aim, the selection of proper key performance indicators and the consistent implementation of performance appraisal actions have to be enacted so the end beneficiaries of the educational process and other stakeholders are provided maximal quality. As performance evaluation can be deployed by considering various indicators, higher education institutions need to carefully design, apply its steps and run follow-up actions to determine what is still to be improved.
Economic Impact and Adaptive Responses in the Global Hotel Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Gáll Jozef , Chlpek Samuel , Frasch Alexander
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a challenge of unprecedented scale for various industries, and the hotel industry has not escaped the waves of economic uncertainty. Economic indicators in the hotel industry, which once reflected growth and prosperity, abruptly turned into indicators of crisis and the need for adaptation. The main aim of the presented article is the evaluation, categorization, and comparison of hotel-type accommodation facilities in selected countries based on their economic indicators in the pandemic period. Comparison and categorization of countries will be carried out using a multivariate statistical method – cluster analysis. All investigated indicators were obtained by the method of sociological inquiry in the form of a questionnaire. The application of cluster analysis identified the economic importance and potential in the countries in question using the investigated economic indicators in the hotel industry. The results showed a significant economic difference between the countries. The analysis divided the requested countries into five clusters – categories from the lowest (Turkey) to the highest impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economic situation in the hotel industry (Slovak Republic). Since the prevention of crises in the hotel industry is a key aspect that can minimize negative consequences and ensure the sustainability of operations, at the end of the presented article we have outlined the measures that accommodation establishments should apply in their normal practice.
How Green Are Romania’s Motorways? An Analysis of the Impact Avoidance and Mitigation Measures Proposed for Motorway Projects in Romania
Authors: Borlea Silvia
Published: July 2024

The development of infrastructure, particularly motorway infrastructure has been one of the main goals of Romania after 1990. However, the sustainable development of this type of infrastructure has only become an issue in the last few years. In this paper are presented the results of a literature review and analysis of the environmental impact mitigation measures which were proposed for motorway and express road projects in Romania within their Environmental Impact Assessments. The paper analyses whether appropriate measures have been proposed in the Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and how consistently they were proposed in different EIAs done in Romania. It analyses how much the measures proposed address impacts such as habitat loss, habitat alteration, fragmentation, species disturbance, and mortality

So far, there is no known analysis on this topic Romania, although these types of projects have been implemented for many years. The hypothesis for this analysis is that the measures proposed for motorway and express road projects are not completely adequate for addressing identified impacts and that they are not in accordance with best practices.

The results of the analysis indicate important gaps in the implementation of measures, particularly in regards to maintenance of ecological connectivity, as a response to potential fragmentation, and light pollution mitigation. It also highlights the lack of available data on the effectiveness of implemented mitigation measures, indicating the need for rigorous post-implementation monitoring and assessment of effectiveness. The paper proposes a more comprehensive and consistent approach to environmental impact mitigation in infrastructure projects, and for the public availability of post-implementation evaluation results.
Corporate Information System and Environmental Sustainability Dimension – The Associated Link Evaluation
Authors: Pohonțu-Dragomir Ștefana-Cătălina , Herghiligiu Ionuț-Viorel , Vîlcu Adrian
Published: July 2024

The assessment of the link between the information system or the informational system, as some authors call it, refers to the information system, and the environmental dimension within the organization or, better said, environmental sustainability, which answers, through excellence, the question of how we propose to study this connection or interdependence between the information system and the environmental sustainability dimension. To proceed to an in-depth study of the link between the information system and a dimension of sustainability, we proposed to expand the search parameters to the following fields of reference in terms of sustainability: environmental sustainability along its component dimensions and information system along its component dimensions. By its purpose, the article tests a methodological framework developed to evaluate informational systems and environmental sustainability Соnsidеring thе novelty оf thе еnvirоnmеntal issuе, thе aсtiоn rеsеarсh apprоaсh соuld bе transfоrmеd intо a tооl tо hеlp prоvidе pоssiblе thеоrеtiсal and praсtiсal sоlutiоns fоr thе businеss еnvirоnmеnt in tеrms оf thе infоrmatiоn systеm.
Adaptive Learning Components for Pre-University Students
Authors: Chivu Diana-Elena
Published: July 2024

The majority of those teaching students in Romanian pre-university education use digital educational resources, educational platforms, and applications that employ artificial intelligence both in the teaching process and in evaluation to support student motivation and improve school results through learning adapted to the needs of the students. During the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, teachers sought new methods and tools to use in online teaching and assessment. Many of them created digital educational resources that they use both for teaching and for evaluating students.

In this study, I present the results of research conducted by applying an online questionnaire created with Google Forms to a number of 107 teachers who teach students in Romanian pre-university education. The questionnaire was sent individually through the WhatsApp application to identify the factors that lead to the motivation and improvement of the students' school results. The questionnaire responses were provided during February 20-23, 2024. Digital educational resources, educational platforms, and applications that use artificial intelligence were identified, which are used by teachers to motivate students to learn and to enhance their learning outcomes. The study underscores the significance of tailoring teaching methods to the specific needs of students and highlights the pivotal role of technology in enabling this adaptation process.
Impact and Sustainability of Virtual Teams in an Adaptive World
Authors: Tuncă Manuela
Published: July 2024

Virtual Teams Model is nowadays a framework, moreover a structure designed to guide the organization of teams that collaborate remotely, and there are still different voices which are debating the effectiveness and efficiency of related structure in an adaptive environment. The current scientific literature is likely continuing to evolve, researchers are exploring topics related to impact of virtual collaboration and the sustainability of the model for business success, looking at motivation as the main human factor which values high. The research method was appointed quantitative and qualitative methods, two structured, three months’ period surveys and questionnaires were conducted, the qualitative phase aimed to uncover rich, context-specific information that quantitative methods alone might not capture. 30 IT specialists from Bucharest, average 32, were asked the three semi structured questions about the overall impact, long term sustainability and employers’ motivation of virtual teams’ setup in their organizations. The analysis unveils a significant boost in impact, and a simultaneous decline in sustainability and motivation. While heightened impact signals successful outcomes, reduced sustainability shows challenges in keeping long-term effectiveness. At the same time, waning motivation poses a risk to team engagement and overall performance. Striking a balance is crucial; strategies focusing not only on maximizing immediate impact but also on sustaining effectiveness and bolstering motivation are vital for enduring success in team dynamics. Initiative-taking measures and adaptive leadership are imperative to navigate and mitigate potential setbacks in the interplay of impact, sustainability, and motivation.
Market Risk Factors Analysis on Public-Private Partnerships in the Livestock Sector
Authors: Constantin Florentina , Drăcea Raluca-Mihalea , Ciobanu Laura
Published: July 2024

Currently, the projects that can be carried out through Public Private Partnerships in the livestock sector are under the influence of specific market risk factors, with a great impact on the efficiency of public or private investments and their success. This research aims to analyze some of the market risk factors that affect the organization and operation of Public Private Partnerships in the livestock sector. Therefore, the paper seeks to obtain the answer to the question: What is the way in which market factors influence the functionality of Public Private Partnerships? In this context, we considered necessary and appropriate to achieve a comparative analysis of the main indicators in the field of demand, supply and prices of livestock products in Romania, EU 27 average and some EU developed countries. The data were provided by Eurostat, AgriData and Faostat and cover the period 2014-2022. The analysis of available data for the period 2014-2022 suggests that fluctuations in the supply, demand and prices of livestock products can be considered factors affecting the functionality of PPPs, through two-way transmission mechanisms. This can help in developing more robust strategies and policies for managing risks and capitalizing on opportunities within Public Private Partnerships.
The Impact of the EU AI Act on the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 – A Text Analysis
Authors: Ciurea Iulia-Cristina
Published: July 2024

This article conducts an analysis on the content of the Artificial Intelligence Act which has recently been passed by the European Parliament and which is expected to be implemented during a two-year stepped transition period. Artificial Intelligence has been praised for significantly increasing the efficiency with which businesses, institutions, and countries as an extension, have been able to develop their sustainable development goal scores towards the United Nations’ 2030 ambitions, especially in implementing sustainable business development, urban development, renewable energy, healthcare, education and more. Contrary to these contributions, a large number of researchers and international organizations have signaled the necessity of ensuring the application of ethical and legal considerations during the development and usage of artificial intelligence and machine learning models through the use of data management, protection, and ethical modeling experts within organizations. The article thus seeks to highlight the areas of sustainable development most impacted by the introduction of the Artificial Intelligence Act, both negatively in slowing down innovation, and positively in ensuring the safe and ethical use of these technologies. The methodology of research used involves sentiment analysis using Python’s Natural Language Toolkit followed by keyword mapping to enable a targeted view into the most positive/negative pages of the act, the most highly mentioned sustainable goals, and the mapping between this sentiment and the mention count.
The Green Economy in the Context of Sustainable Development. Study Case: European Union
Authors: Neagu Florentina-Ștefania , Bălan Lidia Lenuța , Ignat Ioana , Tache Marta
Published: July 2024

The term „Green economy” in the context of sustainable development was used for the first time in 1989, there is no internationally agreed definition for it. In the last decades, in a relatively short period it has become an issue with major importance worldwide, the society realizing that its actions have direct effects on the environment, its live and where we carry out our work. In order to correctly understand the meaning of Green economy we need an insight on man as an individual but also on organizations that make economic and financial decisions and initiatives.

This paper examines the EU countries progress toward green economy, identifies the relationship with financial and economic indicators and analyses the role of eco-innovation performance and innovative capacity toward green transition to meet the European Green Deal objectives. Complex theoretical, methodological and empirical research methodology was adopted by using specific methods of investigation: critical analysis of the literature, complex quantitative and qualitative analysis, identification, construction and the appropriate processing of existing databases. The numerical results were obtained by the SPSS software package.

The paper’s outcome identifies barriers and success factors in the implementation of the EU’s main new growth strategy, highlights that the green transformation process of the economy needs large investments in innovation and eco-innovation and needs the green finance to be covered also by the public and private sector on national and EU level and from the EU budget as well.
Career Management in a VUCA World – An Ongoing Debate between Threats and Opportunities under the Technological Imperative
Authors: Benchea Laura , Candidatu Camelia , Ilie Anca Gabriela , Dumitriu Dan
Published: July 2024

In today's VUCA world (acronym which stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous), building up and managing a career can be extremely challenging, since society undergoes fundamental and irreversible transformations driven by the new technological wave. Technological developments have impacted all areas of an organization and all phases of a business process, from basic operations to sales to financial management and human resource management. In this framework, where new industries emerge, new skills are required and new professional roles are designed, career management is a syntagm which can no longer be viewed just as a social construct of personal significance, but rather as an active endeavor to grasp the future of professions, adapt to the new reality, and capitalize on the opportunities in order to thrive in the long run. The aim of this paper is to address career management within the VUCA world shaped by technological advancements, and the ongoing discussion surrounding the dual nature of technology as both a threat and an opportunity. Drawing on statistical data, we highlight the need for of a different and more effective approach to career management in the current complex and unpredictable times, and a more alert and purposefully designed work-life balance. As a qualitative study, the paper involved the collection and selection of the relevant literature in the field, the analytical inquiry and interpretation, as well as the use of statistical data and their analysis to defend the argument and conclude the results.
University-Industry Collaboration: Exploring Partnership Approach Models in EELISA Universities
Authors: Bugan Oana Daniela , Făină Elena Cristina Udrea , Semenescu Augustin , Ionescu Sorin Cristian
Published: July 2024

This study delves into the dynamic landscape of university-industry collaboration, with a particular focus on the long-term impact of the Senior Learning Facilitator (SLF) role within the innovative framework of EELISA (European Engineering Learning Innovation and Science Alliance) universities. Our research objectives revolve around evaluating the influence of the SLF, extracting best practices emerging from their involvement, and conducting a comparative analysis.

Employing a robust methodology that encompasses detailed case studies, this study uncovers valuable insights specific to the EELISA alliance. As our aim is to unravel how such ecosystems can consolidate and evolve, and how value is co-created within them, the paper’s conclusions carry significance for institutions, industry, and policymakers.

This research, therefore, offers a blueprint for more sustainable and productive collaboration, underscoring the pivotal role of university- industry partnerships within EELISA universities in driving innovation, cultivating talent, fueling economic growth, and co-creating Industry 4.0 solutions.
A Statistical Model Regarding the Solving Problems Behavior in Formal Groups
Authors: Lăzărescu Raluca Petronela , Vîlcu Adrian
Published: July 2024

Formal group behaviour is based on following specific norms and rules wherein the participants are expected to be well organised proving respect and accomplish orders, working to the requirements of the organization. When different tasks are essential to be solved, each member of the group must adopt proactive behaviour, so the communication process to be productive. The paper presents a practical approach about how the gender of students influences organisational group communication with the main objectives to evaluate the solving problems abilities on two groups (M/F) and create a psycho-metric model for solving problems inside formal groups. The authors used the questionnaire of Cândea R.M. and Cândea D. as an instrument that includes three types of behaviour that may appear during solving problem process - approaching a routine problem to solve it; approaching a problem that is not routine and measuring aspects regarding decision process encouraging the creativity and the spirit of innovation in a formal group. Furthermore, the authors used statistical methods - Shapiro-Will and Man-Whitney U tests- and statistical factorial modelling – PCA method to identify the most critical factors that influence solving problems in formal groups. The necessity of the research comes from the dynamic of changes affecting the group from external and internal environments during the decision process.
European Financial Markets Integration and the Politics of Credit Rating Agencies: An Econometric Approach to Study Microeconomic Dynamics and Sustainability
Authors: Ciocîrlan Cecilia , Stancea Andreea , Plăcintă Dimitrie-Daniel
Published: July 2024

On sovereign credit default swaps markets, contagion serves as a sobering reminder of the interconnectedness of global financial systems. Like ripples in a pond, the impact of sovereign default or downgrades can cascade across borders, highlighting the intricate web of dependencies among nations. Utilizing sovereign CDS spreads between 2006-2020 on local European markets, the study employs an event study methodology to assess the effects of rating changes on CDS spreads, focusing on negative events such as sovereign rating downgrades. The findings reveal that negative events have a greater impact on the CDS market than positive events, abnormal returns are higher during economic crises, and states with public debt exceeding the Maastricht criteria experience higher abnormal returns. These results suggest that investors are sensitive to adverse news and risk factors, see opportunities for profit during economic turmoil, and closely monitor fiscal sustainability metrics. Understanding and managing contagion risk in these markets requires not only vigilance but also cooperation and coordination among policymakers and market participants.