bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Judicial reform in Ukraine: the certainty of a categorical apparatus
Authors: Stefanchuk M.
Published: July 2023

The article highlights normative-legal and theoretical-methodological approaches to understanding the legal categories and concepts of judicial reform in Ukraine.

It is established that the judicial reform, first of all, needs appropriate scientific support, in particular with regard to the clear definition of its subject and the development of a conceptual and categorical apparatus, given the lack of a clear regulatory and legal definition of a number of important terms, primarily such as «judicial system», «judicial authority», «justice system», «judiciary», which are repeatedly used in the development of relevant reformation provisions.

The purpose of the article is to establish the concept of the relationship of legal categories relevant to the judicial reform through the prism of legal analysis of normative-legal and theoretical-methodological approaches to their understanding and their further development.

It is also established that the current legislation of Ukraine does not contain a normative legal definition of such definitions as «judiciary», «judicial authority», «judicial system», «justice», «justice system», even though it actively uses them, carrying out legal regulation of relations in the field of the judiciary and the status of judges. In scientific legal literature, these terms are sometimes used without specifying their definition, given the close connection between them and meaningful interdependence, forming a synonymous line from them. Simultaneously, to comply with the subject of reformation provisions to such criteria as logic, rationality and non-contradiction, the need to distinguish between these terms has been proven, having identified the appropriate criteria for such a distinction.

According to the results of the legal analysis of legislative and doctrinal approaches to solving this problem, the expediency of recognizing the category «justice system» as a comprehensive legal category, which will include the judicial system and the systems of other legal institutions related to the judicial authority (Public prosecutor’s office, Bar, enforcement of decisions), which functionally ensure its implementation, is substantiated. It is proposed to rename Chapter VIII of the Constitution of Ukraine to the «Justice System», given that the administration of justice requires the proper organization of judicial power, its implementation by courts and ensure by specially authorized bodies and institutions, which in their totality and interrelationships constitute the justice system, which includes institutional, functional elements and organizational aspects.
Management of property rights of copyright subjects
Authors: Anoshina V. , Usmanov Yu.
Published: July 2023

Nowadays, in addition to the most important ones - human, financial or material - intangible resources such as knowledge, information, reputation or intellectual property rights are gaining more and more importance. There is a shift in emphasis from the production of things to the sale of knowledge and services. The value of physical labor is decreasing, and mental labor is valued. Intangible resources, along with intellectual capital, are considered the most valuable, so more and more people are trying to work and develop in this direction. One of the examples of such activity is the author’s work, which is characterized by a large scale of uncertainty and risks. Already at the stage of creating any work, it is difficult for the author to assess whether his work will really interest and attract the attention of a large audience or will remain completely unnoticed among the array of other works. Receipt of author’s remuneration for the creator is the incentive that contributes to the implementation of intellectual activity in the future. The creation and provision of civilized legal mechanisms is important for assisting the subject of copyright in receiving fair remuneration, ensuring recognition and respect from society for the results of his intellectual work. The significance of these tasks strengthens the European vector of our state’s development. The legislation of Ukraine in this area does not fully meet the recognized world standards and needs thorough improvement and development.

The article analyzes the concept of copyright, the necessity and peculiarities of collective management of property rights of authors and subjects of related rights. The main aspects of the legal regulation of property rights management under the legislation of Ukraine and the European Union are considered. The forms of using the results of creative activity, as well as the views of individual scientists on this issue, are revealed. The content of normative legal acts regarding economic support of rights holders through the management of property rights, as well as payments to rights holders, is highlighted. The necessity of reforming the mechanism of managing property rights of authors in Ukraine, providing state support to organizations that collectively manage property rights is substantiated.
International criminal legal counteraction to transnational crimes
Authors: Syroid Т.
Published: July 2023

The article focuses on international legal acts in combating transnational crimes. In particular, the article emphasised the significance of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime of 2000 and the Protocols adopted in addition to it (the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children; the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air; and the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, their Parts and Components and Ammunition). It is noted that the mentioned acts are of fundamental importance for the definition of the concept of transnational crime, types of transnational crimes, “organized criminal group” concept, which is essential for the qualification of illegal acts. In addition, attention is focused on the need to implement the provisions specified in the above acts into the national legislation of the states in fight against transnational crimes properly.

The acts adopted within international regional organizations are characterized, in particular, the main provisions of the acts of the Council of Europe (White Paper on transnational organized crime, Action Plan on combatting transnational organized crime) are revealed, which determine the priority of effectiveness in the fight against transnational crimes through criminal response.

The provisions of the EU acts in combating transnational organized crime in the specified area are given (Action Plan to combat organized crime of 1997, Joint Action 97/827/JHA, Council Decision 2004/919/EC on tackling vehicle crime with cross-border implications, Council Decisions 2006/616/EC and 2006/617/EC on the conclusion of the UN protocol against the smuggling of migrants (by land, sea and air), supplementing the UN convention against transnational organised crime, Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA on the fight against organised crime, Directive 2014/42/EU on the freezing and confiscation of instrumentalities and proceeds of crime in the European Union, Regulation (EU) 2019/452 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the European Union, Priorities for the fight against serious and organised crime for 2022-2025), it is stated that the adopted acts are aimed both at countering transnational crime and at protecting vulnerable areas of the Union’s activity.

Attention is paid to the legal basis for combating transnational crime within ASEAN (the 1997 ASEAN Declaration on Transnational Crime, the 1999 ASEAN Action Plan to Combat Transnational Crime, the 2016 ASEAN Action Plan to Combat Transnational Crime (2016-2025). Relevant conclusions are made.
The evolution of political and legal opinion regarding the constitutional and legal status of Ukrainians and refugees abroad: separate aspects
Authors: Bysaga Yu. , Nechiporuk К.
Published: July 2023

It is indicated that in the context of the development of Ukraine as a legal state, the modern development of human rights in Ukraine, the evolution of civil society, the development of the legal status of refugees and Ukrainians abroad, migration processes, the study of the issue of the concept of the constitutional and legal status of Ukrainians abroad is of important practical and theoretical importance.

The issue of the evolution of political and legal opinion regarding the constitutional and legal status of Ukrainians abroad becomes important considering the modern development of the constitutional and legal status of Ukrainians abroad, migration processes, globalization, the need for effective protection of the rights and legitimate interests of Ukrainians abroad, as well as the preservation of their linguistic and cultural identity. cooperation of Ukraine with Ukrainians abroad, their communities and non-governmental organizations.

The evolution of political and legal opinion regarding the constitutional and legal status of Ukrainians abroad has been going on for a long time and has already gone through various stages.

As part of the evolution of political and legal opinion regarding the constitutional and legal status of Ukrainians abroad, the following stages can be distinguished:1. The stage from the times of Kyivan Rus until 1917.2. The period of the Ukrainian national liberation struggle of 1917-1922.3. Stage of Soviet Ukraine.4. The stage of formation of the foundations of the constitutional and legal status of Ukrainians abroad in independent Ukraine from August 24, 1991 to March 4, 2004.5. The newest stage of the development of the constitutional and legal status of Ukrainians abroad, which began on March 4, 2004, after the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Ukrainians Abroad”.

The first of the above-mentioned stages of the evolution of political and legal opinion regarding the constitutional and legal status of Ukrainians abroad is considered in more detail.
Review of the manuscript of the collective monograph "Law-making and law-making in the conditions of martial law and peace-building" according to general ed. N.M. Parkhomenko (Kyiv, 2023)
Authors: Byelov D.
Published: July 2023

The full-scale war led to the search and introduction of new legal means aimed at restoring and maintaining law and order, protecting the civilian population, organizing the military-industrial and humanitarian complex, and the functioning of all spheres of social relations. Ukrainian society is still adapting to the realities of the war waged by the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Accordingly, the political, economic, and social relations of Ukraine are in constant dynamics and require legal influence.

Law-making has always been and remains a complex and multifaceted legal activity that requires comprehensive research. Therefore, the relevance of the prepared monograph "Law-making and law-making in the conditions of martial law and peace-building" does not cause doubts and objections. It should be emphasized right away that this work is based on a significant source base and deep analytical work carried out by the author's team. Moreover, it is worth noting the thorough approach of the author's team to the selection of the theoretical and methodological foundations of the research, outlined in the monograph. This undoubtedly helps in understanding the issues raised in the peer-reviewed work, and in some cases provides additional arguments in favor of the positions advocated by scientists.
Local Projections for Applied Economics
Authors:   Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Jordà Òscar
Published: July 2023

The dynamic causal effect of an intervention on an outcome is of paramount interest to applied macro- and micro-economics research. However, this question has been generally approached differently by the two literatures. In making the transition from traditional time series methods to applied microeconometrics, local projections can serve as a natural bridge. Local projections can translate the familiar language of vector autoregressions (VARs) and impulse responses into the language of potential outcomes and treatment effects. There are gains to be made by both literatures from greater integration of well established methods in each. This review shows how to make these connections and points to potential areas of further research.
Chino, tibetano o todo lo contrario: explorando las identidades de Zhaxi Dawa
Authors: Schiaffini-Vedani Patricia
Published: July 2023

-
Ji, You. China's Enterprise Reform. Changing State/Society Relations after Mao. Londres y Nueva York: Routledge, 1998.
Authors: Rodríguez y Rodríguez María Teresa
Published: July 2023

-
Imágenes del paraíso en los jardines islámicos
Authors: Rodríguez Zahar León
Published: July 2023

-
Um estudo de caso sobre o uso do artigo em inscrições dialetais gregas
Authors: Firmino Luís Alberto Goulart , Macedo José Marcos Mariani de
Published: July 2023

This paper aims at discussing the usage of the definite article with common nouns in Ancient Greek (AG), based on a case-study of the noun ἡμέραις (hēmerais/day.dat.pl) in epigraphic inscriptions. We propose that the use of the article in the inscriptions can be accounted for by the grammaticalization of identifiability (Lyons, 1999). Given that the article appeared in AG through the grammaticalization of the demonstrative (Roberts; Roussou, 2003), we postulate that its use began as a marker for contexts in which the referents of the nouns were identifiable by their description. Diachronically, and during the time span of our corpus (containing inscriptions from V BC to III AD), the language has formalized some contexts as arthrous, to be marked as definite – starting from the prototypically identifiable ones –, and some as anarthrous. Namely, anaphoric nouns or nouns modified by qualifying adjuncts are always arthrous, even when the referent is not properly identifiable, while quantifying adjuncts occur with nouns that are anarthrous. Consequently, the distribution of the presence and absence of article did not happen evenly throughout the variants of AG: only Gortyn’s dialect marks with an article nouns that do not have either a qualifying modifier or anaphor, but only quantification. The first section presents the studies on the definiteness of AG. The second section discusses instances in which the nominal heads have modifiers. The third section analyses the occurrences in which the noun is arthrous only with a cardinal number as modifier, and the fourth gathers the conclusion of the analysis.
História, memória e a narrativa pliniana
Authors: Vieira Ana Thereza Basilio
Published: July 2023

Pliny the Elder composed many works in the first century of our era. Nevertheless, Naturalis Historia, his last composition, is the only work that came to our hands preserved in its integrity. It comes to be a controversial work, whether for its contents and for the genre in which it was composed, as well as the author’s commitment and its size. The literary critic has both denied and redeemed this author over the centuries. I will point out how the author employed the memory to reveal the grandeur of the roman citizen and that of the nature herself. First, I will show some definitions of history and memory, chiefly citing Le Goff’s work (2000). Next, I proceed to analyze memory in contrast with Plinian writing in general, to continue, then, the analysis of the constitution of the book XXX, whose subject is the History of Magic, as an example for the study of memory. Finally, I cite how the author uses the word memoria along his work to evoke Roman’s past history.
RUMBO A UNA METAFÍSICA HOMÉRICA
Authors: Prada Gastón Alejandro
Published: July 2023

This article explores some general notions of what could be called a “Homeric metaphysics”, as it underlies the poems, setting some philosophical problems. In the first place, the Homeric arché is analyzed as the explanatory principle of the gods and the totality of the cosmos through theogonic and cosmogonic allusions in the Iliad. Then, the structural principles of the divine order and its projection in the human and natural cosmos are presented, closely linked to the limits of Zeus’s power as ruler of the universe, along with its direct implications on the political level. Thirdly and lastly, the notion of time in the poems is briefly analyzed, as a metaphysical concept that operates in human reality and on which an ethical-existential dimension of the hero is projected, as will be seen in the case of Achilles.
The soil aggregate structure as a marker of the ecological niche of the micromollusc Vallonia pulchella
Authors: Umerova Ava , Zhukov Olexander , Yorkina Nadezhda
Published: July 2023

The article discusses the role of the soil aggregate structure in quantifying the marginality and specialisation axes of the ecological niche of the micromollusc Vallonia pulchella (Muller 1774) that inhabits technosols. The experimental polygon consisted of 105 samples located within 7 transects (15 samples each). The distance between rows of sampling points was 3 m. The average density of V. pulchella was 1393 ind.∙m–2. The soil aggregate fraction of 1–5 mm was found to be predominant within the technosol. The spatial variation of aggregate fractions was characterised by a moderate level of the spatial dependence. It was impossible to choose an adequate covariance model from among the traditional ones to interpolate the spatial variation of aggregate fractions, and only the Matérn model was best suited. The axis of marginality and specialisation of the V. pulchella ecological niche projected in soil aggregate fractions was significantly different from a random alternative. The ecological niche of the V. pulchella was presented by integral variables, such as the axis of marginality and specialisation, which were the basis to build a map of the spatial variation of the habitat suitability index. The marginality of the V. pulchella ecological niche correlates with soil penetration resistance indicators at depths ranging from 0–5 to 20–25 cm, soil humidity, acidity, and aeration. The specialisation correlates with the soil mechanical impedance at 25–35 cm, nitrogen content, and the soil acidity regime.
An integrated approach for landslide hazard assessment: A case study of the Middle Dnieper Basin, Ukraine
Authors: Ivanik Olena , Fonseca Joana , Shabatura Oleksandr , Khomenko Ruslan , Hadiatska Kateryna , Kravchenko Dmytro
Published: July 2023

Ukraine is characterised by active natural hazards processes within different structural, tectonic and landscape zones. In Middle Dnieper basin region mass movement processes have great impact on people’s livelihoods and infrastructure. These processes occur on the slopes with different geological structure. The determining causes include lithologic and stratigraphic conditions, hydrogeological regime, structural and textural peculiarities of rocks and the geomorphology of the slopes. Landslide inventory database has been developed based on long-term observations of more than 400 landslides and landslide-prone areas. This paper takes efforts forward by combining different geological and geophysical methods to advance the current understanding of landslide phenomena and contributing towards a better informed assessment of landslide hazard and risk. The developed methodology is implemented in a test sites of Kyiv region, covering an area of 18.3 km2 situated in the Middle Dnieper basin. Electrical Resistivity Tomography, Self-Potential and Infrared Thermography techniques were employed to investigate the lithostratigraphic sequences, the geometry of landslide body and potential mass movement. The results presented here confirm the potential of using an integrated approach that combines different field data to better plan mitigation activities and measures for the effective land management. This study will be useful in increasing the safety aspects of the infrastructures and lives and also for planning of research and developmental activities.
Non-prismatic channels for reducing shear stress
Authors: Haddad Samir
Published: July 2023

To reduce the sediment transport capacity, shear stress needs to be reduced as well. The article describes work that has been done to find a way to make these reductions possible. The theoretical study and the approach proposed allowed us to obtain a general equation that determines conditions and calculates the most important parameters which support the reduction of shear stress. This describes the mechanism that erodes soils by free surface water flow. In a similar vein, we have shown that adding a short non-prismatic channel to the entrance of a prismatic channel, which has the same geometric shape, is a very powerful way to reduce shear stress. With the idea of reducing shear stress, we have shown that the water-surface profile type plays a key role and must therefore be included in future reflections on reducing the importance of shear stress. Additionally, the notion of efficiency was introduced that allows to evaluate the expected gain after the reduction of shear stress and adding a short non-prismatic channel. The laws of similarity applied to free surface flows allowed us to obtain an equation with several equivalence scales and compare different geometric shapes in terms of their efficiency in the reduction of shear stress.
Geochemical and multivariate statistical study to assess the salinisation origin of the Remila plain groundwater, Khenchela Algeria
Authors: Aouidane Laiche , Belhamra Mohamed , Kheddouma Asma
Published: July 2023

The aquifer system of the Remila plain (Khenchela, Algeria), covering 250 km2, is one of the semiarid regions where groundwater is heavily exploited for urban supply and irrigation. An integrated hydrochemical and statistical analysis was performed on 70 water samples to identify the main processes and the origin of salinisation of our waters. Chemical analyses indicate salinity values (TDS) ranging from 568 to 1586 mg·dm–3 with an average of 869 mg·dm–3, with sulphate being the dominant ions, especially in the north and northeastern parts of the region. The identified chemical facies are SO4-Cl-Ca in the northeastern part, SO4-Cl-Ca-Mg present in most waters, and HCO3- Ca-Mg in the southeastern part. We applied the statistical approach to group the waters into three categories using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Hierarchical Clustering Analysis (HCA); 1) saline waters (23%) (TDS > 1000 mg·dm–3 and SO42– dominance), 2) moderately saline waters (51%) with HCO3– dominance, 3) moderately saline waters (26%) with a mixed facies. The binary ion diagrams used suggest that the main hydrochemical processes are: evaporites dissolution and/or precipitation, accompanied by an exchange and/or reverse exchange of ions. Additionally, another process was detected in the northeastern part of the area; the saline intrusion of Sabkha waters, favoured by intensive aquifer exploitation.
The analysis of the El Niño phenomenon in the East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia
Authors: Karuniasa Mahawan , Pambudi Priyaji Agung
Published: July 2023

Climate change causes various events, such as El Niño , and we experience their larger frequency. This study based on a quantitative approach uses observation data from the Umbu Mehang Kunda Meteorological Station and the Ocean Niño Index ( ONI). As a result, East Sumba, which has an arid climate, has more challenges in dealing with drought and water deficits during El Niño. This study identifies rainfall when the El Niño phenomenon takes place in East Sumba through data contributing to the ONI value and dry day series from 1982 to 2019. The analysis was carried out by reviewing these data descriptively and supported by previous literature studies. The research found that there was a decrease in the accumulative total rainfall in El Niño years. The annual rainfall in the last six El Niño events is lower than the annual rainfall in the first six El Niño events. The dry day series is dominated by an extreme drought (>60 days) which generally occurs from July to October. This drought clearly has a major impact on livelihoods and causes difficulties in agriculture as well as access to freshwater. This results in crop failure, food shortages, and decreased income. The phenomenon triggers price inflation in the market and potential increase in poverty, hunger, and pushes the country further away from the first and second Sustainable Development Goals. This phenomenon and problems related to it need to be dealt with by multistakeholders.
The evaluation of irrigating meliorations efficiency after the change of climatic conditions
Authors: Zaporozhchenko Viktoriia , Tkachuk Andrij , Tkachuk Tetyana , Dotsenko Viktor
Published: July 2023

The article reviews one of the important problems of water usage – operational management of irrigation. The article discusses a methodological approach to the estimation of economic efficiency of water usage in the conditions of climate change in the territory concerned. So far, there has not been a simple method to determine this indicator. When assessing climatic conditions, taking into account their influence on the productivity of agricultural crops, it is necessary to take into account meteorological factors that have a decisive influence on the development of agricultural crops and, accordingly, determine their yield. These include primarily heat and moisture. Moreover, it is necessary to take into account their possible negative influence on the development of plants, considering that for each crop a certain optimum regime of temperature and soil moisture is required in different phases of its growth. To assess climatic conditions taking into account the potential crop productivity, we can use the CPA formula. Calculations have shown a close relationship between the CPA and the yield of agricultural crops. Correlation coefficients of the obtained bonds vary from 0.85 to 0.98 depending on the culture and the territory.
Reconstruction of rainfall region boundaries for the western region found by Dale (1959) in Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Hashim Mohmadisa , Nayan Nasir , Said Zahid Mat , Setyowati Dewi Liesnoor , Saleh Yazid , Mahat Hanifah , Koh See L.
Published: July 2023

Re-delimitation of rainfall regions plays an important role in determining the rainfall pattern of an area. This study aims to reconstruct the delimitation of rainfall regions for the western region of Peninsular Malaysia. This study involved only the collection of rainfall data at 133 stations from 1960 to 2010. These data were obtained from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Malaysia. The analysis methods applied include kriging, contouring and topology using a geographical information system. The results showed that the new delimitation of the western region has been formed with an area reduction of 10% compared to the original western region found by Dale. This is due to some areas in the western region have not received rainfall between 2540 and 2794 mm. The area that getting the rainfall between 2540 and 2794 mm is 46,413.6 km2, in contrast to the sized of Dale’s western region of 51,596.2 km2. The area that frequently getting rainfall of between 2540 and 2794 during 1960s to 2010 are Parit Buntar, Taiping, Kuala Kangsar, Ipoh, Teluk Intan, Tanjong Malim, Batang Kali, Cameron Highlands, Subang, Petaling Jaya, Klang, Kajang and Bangi. The new delimitation formed through this study can be used as a guide by the agencies that manage water resources in Perak, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan in planning a more efficient water supply system.
Assessing the impact of climate change on water resources of upper Awash River sub-basin, Ethiopia
Authors: Heyi Eshetu Ararso , Dinka Megersa Olumana , Mamo Girma
Published: July 2023

This study tried to assess the impact of climate change on water resources of the upper Awash River sub- basin (Ethiopia) using a statistical downscaling model (SDSM). The future climatic parameters (rainfall, maximum and minimum temperatures) were generated by downscaling outputs of HadCM3 (Hadley Centre Coupled Model, ver-sion 3) general circulation model to watershed level for A2a (medium-high) and B2a (medium-low) emission scenarios at representative stations (Addis Ababa, Ginchi and Bishoftu). These SDSM generated climatic data were used to develop current/baseline period (1971–2010) and future climate change scenarios: 2020s (2011–2040), 2050s (2041– 2070) and 2080s (2071–2099). The projected future rainfall and mean monthly potential evapotranspiration at these stations were weighted and fed to HBV hydrological model (Hydrologiska Byråns Vattenbalansavdelning model) for future stream flow simulation. These simulated future daily flow time series were processed to monthly, seasonal and annual time scales and the values were compared with that of base period for impact assessment. The simulation result revealed the possibility for significant mean flow reductions in the future during Summer or “Kiremt” (main rainy season) and apparent increase during “Belg” or winter (dry season). Autumn flow volume showed decreasing trend (2020s), but demonstrated increasing trend at 2050s and 2080s. A mean annual flow reduction (ranging from 13.0 to 29.4%) is also expected in the future for the three studied benchmark periods under both emission scenarios. Generally, the result signals that the water resources of upper Awash River basin will be expected to be severely affected by the changing climate. Therefore, different adaptation options should be carried out in order to reduce the likely impact and ensure water security in the sub-basin.
A Performance-Driven Economic Analysis of a LSTM Neural Network Used for Predicting Building Energy Consumption
Authors: Bălăcian Delia , Stancu Stelian
Published: July 2023

The energy sector occupies a central role in European policy regarding the sustainability and climate change ambitions. This economic sector gained even more importance in the context of a growing energy demand and the threat to energy security and stability in Eastern Europe. The administrative changes from the past years and the shift towards renewable energy sources created the momentum for a general transformation of the energy sector. The research in this field is much needed in order to find the best solutions to predict the energy demand and how to efficiently satisfy it. The purpose of this paper is to assess the economic impact of using artificial neural networks on a dataset that captures information from one building about the energy consumption. The network follows a Long – Short Term Memory architecture and it is characterized by a Root Mean Squared Propagation function for optimization. The analysis consists in the comparison of the performance of three activation functions: Rectified Linear Unit, Sigmoid and Tanh. The results complement the existing research in the field by focusing on the prediction of energy consumption at building level. The case study indicates that the Rectified Linear Unit and Tanh functions are more appropriate than Sigmoid to be used in an LSTM network applied on energy consumption data. The former performs better in terms of accuracy, measured by the Mean Absolute Value, and has similar computational costs to Tanh, with a slightly larger value for training time.
The Need to Decarbonise the Energy Sector to Reduce Pollution and Its Negative Impact on Human Health
Authors: Doroftei Laura-Alexandra , Militaru Gheorghe , Bitir-Istrate Ioan
Published: July 2023

One of the most polluting industries is the fossil fuel energy industry. The production of energy from lignite has direct pollution (stack of thermal power plants emissions) or indirect pollution (caused by coal mining). The main pollutants are suspended particles, heavy metals, and other toxic substances. In areas where the limits of these pollutants are exceeded, there is a high risk of population-level health problems, such as circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems. In the current state of the scientific literature, there are studies that demonstrate the connection between the pollution caused by the coal energy industry and the negative health effects in people who have been exposed to increased amounts of these emissions. However, few studies address this topic in Gorj County. The research methodology used in this paper includes an initial presentation of the polluting substances found in the area, the possible diseases that result, and the correlation between them.

The study identified the main diseases that can affect the population in areas where the pollution limits for certain substances are exceeded. It also features a graphic representation by means of a map of the areas with a higher risk of the occurrence of these diseases. This paper aimed to study the need to decarbonize the energy sector from the point of view of the impact on human health. The work has both a theoretical contribution by creating the literature that addressed this topic, and a practical one, representing an information resource for decision-makers in the development of health, environmental, economic, or energy policy. The results highlight the need for increased attention in protection, monitoring, staff allocation, treatment provision, and budget allocation to protect the health of the population in these areas.
Is Hydrogen the Future Golden Boy of Maritime Transportation?
Authors: Grasu Stelian
Published: July 2023

This article tries to see if hydrogen can represent the future of marine transportation. This article presents all types of hydrogen and ways in which it can be produced. Major ship-owners companies’ policy regarding use of hydrogen for ship propulsion is presented as well as how the P&I Clubs view the problem. The conclusion presents the arguments and drawbacks of this issue. In this paper, the author analyzes the hydrogen alternative as a source of energy for maritime transportation.
Healthcare Environmental Footprint: Proposal to Deliver Sustainability through an Innovative Value Stream Using a Circular Economy Approach
Authors: Leiva William
Published: July 2023

Over the last 10 years, the most recent innovations in the field of organic chemistry have been significantly driven by both industry needs and environmental concerns. On the former, industrial applications and production processes have evolved to reduce carbon footprint and to reduce the reliance on oil-based organic material precursors. On the latter, increasing concerns around accelerated global warming, have kindled the search for solutions, including lower carbon footprint, recyclability, and upcycling of novel materials.

To 2015, the healthcare industry accounted for about 5.7% of the carbon emission with a severe impact in carbon, SO2, Nitrogen and particulate matter. Specifically, what relates to greenhouses, the global contribution accounts to 24 Gton of CO2, which has largely increased due the immense use of disposable devices during the pandemic. Current evidence points towards a substantial interest in the reduction of carbon footprint in the healthcare settings, yet with limited success across the largest health care providers. This study approaches the topic from a literature review and an empirical approach based on previous and ongoing research on the field of additive manufacturing and the use of bio-based materials for medical devices applications, which has been conducted utilizing mechanical, economic and microbiological assessments to address the research question of how to better address the carbon footprint of the healthcare industry, limited to some surgical procedures. This research points towards the direction that the implementation of an on-site solution may help to address some of the sustainability challenges healthcare facilities face while enhancing their circular economy approach. This research is intended to pave the way for further research including specific research to enhance the understanding of the solutions and how these may fit the current regulatory landscape.
Urban Resilience and Security Today. Difficulties of the Multi-Domains and Factor-Based Approach between Theory and Practice
Authors: Bucoveţchi Olga , Badea Dorel
Published: July 2023

Urban resilience is a critical issue for cities around the world facing a range of challenges such as natural disasters, climate change, and socio-economic crises. The multi-dimensional nature of urban resilience suggests that it is dependent on a variety of factors, including physical infrastructure, social networks, economic systems, and governance structures. This paper examines the dependencies of urban resilience on different elements in a comparative study of five cities. A comprehensive review of the existing literature on urban resilience identifies key dimensions and elements of urban resilience, including physical infrastructure, social networks, economic systems, and governance structures. Factors that contribute to urban resilience, including the quality of physical infrastructure, social capital, economic diversity, environmental quality, and effective governance structures, are also discussed. A mixed-methods approach was used in the study, including a literature review and empirical research. Five cities were selected for examination: Tokyo, New York City, Rio de Janeiro, Mumbai, and Lagos. The empirical data on the dependencies of urban resilience on different elements are presented for each of the five cities, followed by a discussion of the interplay between different elements and how they contribute to urban resilience.
Bitcoin, Gold and Crude Oil versus the US Dollar – A GARCH Volatility Analysis
Authors: Darie Flavius Cosmin , Miron Alexandra Dorina
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study is to compare and contrast the volatility of different asset classes namely Bitcoin, gold and crude oil against the US dollar, using the symmetric GARCH (1,1) model. Furthermore, this study examines which of the three assets provide the lowest volatility and identifies if the univariate GARCH (1,1) model can suitably forecast the volatility of the foreign exchange market, commodity market and cryptocurrency market. More specifically, this study uses only estimates from a symmetric GARCH model for the XAU/USD, WTI/USD and BTC/USD financial assets. Although the literature on the volatility of different assets is extensive, it neglects to detect the severe economic recession that is approaching. Considering that powerful nations purchased substantial quantities of gold in order to back their national currency, supremacy of the US dollar is under significant attack. Experts in international relations have claimed that it is essential to have a single, extremely influential national economy to exhibit stability and operate smoothly. Specifically, the international monetary system functioned under the theory of hegemonic stability. Given the fact that gold still remains the safe haven asset during periods of financial and economic distress, central banks are purchasing gold at a rapid pace with Russia and China leading the way. Furthermore, the demand for precious metals has also increased while the US dollar is struggling to keep its supremacy as BRICS reserve currency is seeking to replace it in the future. The daily data encompassing the necessary information for February 2012 - February 2020 is acquired from “Investing.com”, reaching 7193 observations. This study will enrich the literature associated with volatility forecasting of different asset classes during financial and economic turmoil while also raising awareness of the economic threats that could follow.
The VUCA World of Arab and Moldovan Migrants in Romania
Authors: Roşca Vlad I. , Roman Monica , Cimpoeru Smaranda , Manafi Ioana , Prada Elena-Maria , Mureşan Laura
Published: July 2023

This paper sets out to investigate the impact of the VUCA world (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) on the vulnerability and resilience of incoming migrants in Romania, as well as on their integration patterns. Vulnerability and resilience are conceptualized through the four elements of the VUCA world. Data was collected through 35 semi-structured, psycho-social interviews, and 4 focus groups carried out between January 2020 and November 2021 with young migrants (aged 18 to 29). Participants came from two ethnic backgrounds: young migrants of Arab and Moldovan origins. Results show that much of VUCA is generated by the lack of employment opportunities and by the bureaucratic public administration. At the same time, the challenges raised by the VUCA world for migrants can be reduced through the improvement of destination language skills and through the development of social networks.
COVID-19 Impact on Romania’s Agri-Food Trade: Opportunity or Threat
Authors: Saracutu Ionuț
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 virus has led to a globally general panic, followed by social and economic decline especially in 2020, but with consequences also extending to 2021. However, worldwide the agrifood sector has been only slightly affected due the fact that is a strategic sector, of major importance, and the global value chains have worked through the innovative solutions and the agility of producers, distributors and retailers. Governments have also played an important role through concrete measures to support the agri-food sector. The objective of this paper is to analyze COVID-19 impact and to highlight the effects on Romania’s agri-food trade. The analyzed period is 2010-2020, but with a particular focus on the last two closed years, 2019 and 2020 (before the pandemic and during the pandemic). The results show that the coronavirus pandemic was not an opportunity for the Romanian agri-food sector, as the value of exports decreased in 2020 compared to 2019, due government’s decision from 10 April 2020 to ban grain exports outside the EU. Another determining factor that caused these negative results in 2020 was the severe drought and the sensitivity due to rudimentary agricultural practices, lack of automation, lack of modern equipment and innovation. On this negative background the agri-food trade deficit increased.
The Influence of COVID-19 on Exports and Imports European Cases during 2020-2021
Authors: Tudorache Adrian Tudor
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 health crisis generated an economic crisis at global level and consequently determined numerous economic disturbances at different levels. The study of the economic impact of the health crisis at various levels became legitimate in order to identify the influences of the health crisis on the economic activity, among others. This paper concentrates on the study of the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis on international trade with the focus on two countries. The regression method was used to measure the impact of the COVID-19 burden (number of cases and number of deaths) on the international trade flows of two Central and Eastern European countries from European Union, namely Romania and Poland. The analysis includes the first two years of the pandemics, 2020-2021. The results of the analysis illustrate that the COVID-19 burden had an effect on international trade in the two countries. The import flows were more affected than export flows by COVID-19 in both countries in the analyzed period. However, the influences differed in the two countries, with international trade in Poland being more affected by COVID-19 than that in Romania.
An Analysis of the Perceptions Regarding the Traditional versus Alternative Educational System
Authors: Cadis Aura , Busu Mihail
Published: July 2023

Analyzing the traditional versus alternative educational system is an important issue nowadays, as more and more people tend to enroll their children in the alternative educational systems. In this paper, we are making a statistical analysis of the parents’ perceptions of performances of their children, enrolled in the alternative educational system versus the traditional one. The data was collected with a questionnaire and the statistical hypotheses were tested with the SPSS statistical software. The main conclusions of the paper are that in order to get the best results, it is important that children enter the alternative educational system at an early age.
An Overview of the European Union Legislation Regarding the Natural Gas Market
Authors: Grasu Stelian , Popp Ruxandra Mădălina
Published: July 2023

This article aims to review the present EU regulation regarding natural gas markets and to see steps which have been made towards regulation of a UE common market of natural gas. Consequences of liberalization of price will be reviewed and lack of supply caused by Ukrainian – Russian War. The paper is also analyzing the different stages of the liberalization processes of the Gas Market and the benefits brought to the final consumers and to the industry.
Exploring the Relationship between Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals. Evidence Based on Content Analysis
Authors: Marin Aurel , Bocioaca Laurentiu
Published: July 2023

The tourism industry is a leading sector interested in the 2030 Agenda and represents one of its primary constituencies. It is increasingly acknowledged as the driving economic force in several nations, there has arisen the need for a sustainable paradigm for this industry, being included in two of the 17 goals for sustainable development- 8.9 and 12.7b with the most relevance to the tourist industry. In this light, this study aims to investigate the research area of the most significant consequences of tourism in connection to the objectives of sustainable development by mapping the relevant literature based on an analysis of its content. To accomplish the goal of the study, 245 papers from the Google Academics database spanning the years 2015-2021 have been taken out. The empirical findings revealed that the body of the scientific articles contains the terms “tourist,” “sustainable development,” “environment,” “SGDs,” “culture,” “local,” “industry,” and “community” most often. The empirical data stress the following word combinations as being the most encountered when looking at the most correlated words within the scientific content of the papers. These word combinations are as follows: sustainable-development-tourism, economic-goals, tourismsupport- impact-future, local-resources-management, sustainable-community, or study-related-sustainabilityenvironmental are some topics that might be discussed. In addition, the findings of the topic modeling showed the presence of four primary categories of subjects that are covered by this region, as follows: The first topic, “Topic 1,” investigates the connection between tourism and the environment. In contrast, the second topic, “Topic 2,” examines the implications of tourism regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Topic 3, “Topic 3,” is about the connection between tourism and local economies, and the final topic is about the connection between tourism and cultural heritage.