bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DAILY HOLTER ECG MONITORING IN THE DIAGNOSTIC ALGORITHM OF HEART RHYTHM AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Authors: Kryuchko T. , Tanyanska S. , Ruban Y. , Oliinichenko M. , Litus S.
Published: July 2024

Recent years have seen an increase in the prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias and conduction disorders in children, which are not always diagnosed in time. In order to verify the nature of arrhythmias in pediatrics as well as in therapy, an accessible and informative method of daily Holter ECG monitoring (DHECGM) is widely used. Aim of the study was to assess the practical value of DHECGM in the algorithm for diagnosing heart rhythm and conductiondisorders in pediatric patients. Materials and Methods: Analysis of DHECGM was performed in 48 children who were hospitalized in the pediatricdepartment of the Specialized Pediatric Care Center (SPCC) of the Poltava Regional Clinical Hospital (PRCH) in 2022-2023.Research results. Sinus tachyarrhythmia or bradyarrhythmia, wandering atrial pacemaker was detected in half of the patients studied. Supraventricular and/or ventricular extrasystoles were detected in 87.5 % of children. Bi-, tri- and quadrigeminy were observed in 14 (27.1 %) of the patients. First or second degree sinoatrial block was observed in 25 % of patients. Atrioventricular block of 1st or 2nd degree (Mobitz type) with Wenkenbach- Samoilov periods was observed in 8 patients (16.6 %). Combined rhythm and conduction disturbances were observed in 82.3 % of the children studied. The article is illustrated by clinical cases of cardiac rhythm and conduction disorders in children of diff erent ages.Conclusions: DHECGM has broad capabilities for diagnosing cardiac rhythm and conduction abnormalities, allowing early detection of arrhythmias in pediatric patients and providing personalized recommendations.
VIDEO-ASSISTED THORACOSCOPIC SURGERY IN A 35-DAY-OLD INFANT WITH MULTILOCULATED THORACIC EMPYEMA: CASE REPORT
Authors: Babuci S. , Negru V. , Ambros I. , Revenco I. , Haidarlî D.
Published: July 2024

The authors report a clinical case of a 35-day-old infant with multiloculated thoracic empyema who was successfully operated on by the surgical team. The infant was transferred from a regional medical facility with fever, low-productive cough, and dyspnea. The disease had started 7 days earlier, but despite 5 days of antibiotic treatment in the hospital of his place of residence, the child’s condition continued to deteriorate, so he was transferred to the pediatric intensive care unit of our institution. After admission, a CT scan revealed massive closed fl uid collections with subpleural localization in the right hemithorax and in the projection of the anterior mediastinum associated with subtotal atelectasis of the right lung, closed pleurisy without signs of lung tissue destruction, suspicion of intrathoracic cystic lymphangioma. The patient underwent video- assisted thoracoscopic surgery, during which several purulent localized collections were identifi ed, which were opened and drained with a volume of approximately 200 ml of viscous purulent fl uid. The postoperative period was diffi cult but favorable. 6 months later, CT and scintigraphy showed some insignifi cant residual lung changes and diff use perfusion changes, confi rming the slow regression of the septic infl ammatory process of the pleural cavity after resolution. The authors conclude that the presented case highlights the diffi culties of imaging diff erential diagnosis and suggests that VATS is an eff ective and safe treatment option for infants with pleural empyema, especially in multiloculated fi brinopurulent forms, allowing a favorable outcome with a short duration of thoracostomy with tube and comparatively short recovery and hospitalization periods.
DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE IN UKRAINE DURING THE PERIOD OF MARTIAL STATUS
Authors: Polianska O.
Published: July 2024

The necessity to reform the health care system is inevitable due to an increased number of the wounded, injured and patients with functional disorders. The share of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has increased as well. Under the infl uence of stressful situations, they develop exacerbation of chronic diseases or occurrence of acute ones requiring rehabilitation measures. With severe combined injuries, restoration of lost or disturbed functions of the victims requires a specialized approach for rehabilitation, expensive equipment, availability of rehabilitation specialists, and current rehabilitation programs and protocols. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine carries out direct management of rehabilitation activities. It provides legal regulation on rehabilitation in health care, develops and approves legal acts, approves and implements protocol on giving rehabilitation aid in Ukraine. The Ministry monitors and evaluates the quality of rehabilitation performance at the rehabilitation institutions, participates in ensuring quality control over rehabilitation technical means, provides organization of rehabilitation aid at health care institutions, participates in international cooperation, ensures cooperation with rehabilitation institutions abroad. Its purpose is establishment and development an eff ective rehabilitation system in Ukraine, implementation of international protocols on giving rehabilitation aid, realization of rights of individuals with limited everyday functioning. The National Health Service in Ukraine (NHSU) has become a central executive body in the rehabilitation area. The NHSU implements the state policy in the fi eld of medical care of the population ensured by the program of medical guarantees. The NHSU concludes contracts with health care institutions and purchases public medical services from them, monitors compliance with the terms of contracts and pays directly to institutions for rehabilitation services provided.
Stratifying Dermatological Illnesses Found in India: Non-Invasive Diagnostics Based on Residual Network and Support Vector Machine Integration
Authors:   Dept. Of Information Technology Dr. G.Y. Pathrikar College of CS & IT, MGM University Aurangabad, India, Shaikh Adiba , Shaikh Shazia ,   Dept. Of Information Technology Dr. G.Y. Pathrikar College of CS & IT, MGM University Aurangabad, India, Kazi Majharoddin ,   Department of Computer Science, Bill Gates Institute of Computer Science and Management, Osmanabad, India
Published: July 2024

The skin is the largest and most exposed organ which bears environmental conditions all the time. Timely examination and proper medication to the skin is equally essential to avoid further skin disease complications. With the advent of science and technology it shall now be possible to diagnose the type of the skin problem in a non-invasive way and decide the further line of treatment in the due course. The present article discusses the most common type of skin problems observed in India. Furthermore, it attempts to design a system using combination of AI techniques that cater the needs of dermatologists in detecting and treating the skin disorders. And finally discusses the outcomes of the system implementation.
Commercial Corporate Governance under Artificial Intelligence Applications
Authors:   College of Law– Jadara Uni.-Jordan, Saeed Nasir
Published: July 2024

تناول الباحث موضوع حوكمة الشركات التجارية في ظل تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي، وتم التطرق للحديث عن ماهية الحوكمة من خلال بيان تعريفها وبيان آلياتها وبيان أهميتها في المبحث الأول من البحث، ومن ثم التطرق للحديث عن دور تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في حوكمة الشركات وآلياته في المبحث الثاني، وتتمحور مشكلة البحث في بيان ما إذا كانت النصوص القانونية المنظمة لمسألة حوكمة الشركات تتقبل إدخال التحول الرقمي بها وبيان دور الذكاء الاصطناعي في تعزيز فاعلية الشركات من خلال الحوكمة، واتبع الباحث المنهج الوصفي والمنهج التحليلي للإجابة على إشكالية الدراسة، وتوصل الباحث إلى العديد من النتائج أبرزها أنه تسهم الحوكمة في تخفيض المخاطر المتعلقة بالفساد المالي والإداري التي تواجهها الشركات والدول بما يعمل على تدعيم نشاط الشركات التجارية، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى جملة من التوصيات، من أهمها ضرورة إلتزام الشركات بقواعد الحوكمة لما في ذلك انعكاس على وضعها المالي وتطورها وتعزيز مكانتها التنافسية في القطاع التجاري.
The Role of the Culture of National Unity in Establishing the Principles of Good Governance
Authors:   Al Noor University college – Mosel-Iraq, Alabdallah Saleh
Published: July 2024

تعد الوحدة الوطنية لأي شعب قاعدة الارتكاز للحكم الرشيد وللبناء الحضاري والتقدم والتطور والتنمية في المجالات كافة، وبغيابها يفقد الشعب المرتكزات الأساسية لأمنه واستقراراه وقدرته على احتواء الازمات الناشئة عن الاختلافات العرقية والدينية والطائفية، وعلى هذا الاساس فان الوحدة الوطنية هاجسها الدائم الحفاظ على تماسك المجتمع، وسد كل الثغرات والمنافذ في محيطها لكي لا تنفذ من خلالها رياح التفرقة والتباعد والانقسام أو تكون مداخل لنفوذ الدول الاخرى. فأن إمكانية الوصول الى الحكم الرشيد يعد بمثابة الحل الأمثل لكافة المشاكل والتحديات التي تواجه الحكومات العراقية، فالحكم الرشيد يسعى الى بناء مجتمعٍ مستقر سياسياً واقتصادياً واجتماعياً محققاً في ذلك التنمية السياسية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية من خلال مجموعة من المقومات كالمشاركة السياسية والديمقراطية والتنمية وسيادة حكم القانون والمساواة والشفافية والمساءلة لإعادة رسم الأدوار لكل منها، وتحقيق التنمية المجتمعية الشاملة على اعتبار أنه يمثل عدد من محددات النمو والتنمية في أي نظام سياسي.
THE CONTROVERSY OF VIEWS ON THE FUTURE OF HUNGARY BETWEEN FERENC DEAK AND LAJOS KOSSUTH DURING THE ADOPTION OF THE DUALISTIC AGREEMENT (1865 – 1867)
Authors: Mandryk Ivan
Published: July 2024

Every nation is proud of its national leaders, preserves the memory on them. The Hungarians are no exception, and they gave birth to one of their best sons, who led the national liberation war of 1848 – 1849 and greatly contributed to the birth of their nation. The name of this Hungarian is Lajos Kossuth. Being under the rule of the Habsburg dynasty for a long time, the Hungarian people, who had significant traditions of statesmanship since the Middle Ages, found themselves under the threat of assimilation. Only the ascetic activity of such national leaders as I Szecheny, S. Petőfi, L. Kossuth, F. Deák and others saved Hungarians from such participation. Their activity was most clearly manifested during the revolution and the national liberation war of 1848 – 1849. However, even after the defeat, the leaders had to work on solving the national problems of Hungary and its peoples. In the 60s of the XIX century the views on the political future of former like-minded people diverged diametrically. This applies to the entire spectrum of activities of Ferenc Deák and Lajos Kossuth. The latter, throughout his long life (1802 – 1894), while living in exile, continued to call on all Hungarians to realize the main goal – the restoration of their own independent state, completely separated from the Austrian Empire. The opposite position was taken by the leader of the constitutionalists, the head of the liberal party, F. Deák. Taking into account all internal and external circumstances, he and his numerous like-minded people chose the path of compromise with the dynasty and Austria and advocated the restoration of Hungary’s constitutional rights through purely peaceful means. The political differences between the two national leaders were most clearly manifested during the preparation and conclusion of the dualistic Austro-Hungarian agreement, which determined the state system not only of historical Hungary but also of the entire Habsburg Empire for the next half-century. Among active politicians, it was L. Kossuth who understood the final tragedy of such a compromise choice by the Hungarians, which could bring temporary tactical results but could not ensure strategic national interests.
El sistema de acreditación de la Competencia Digital Docente en Castilla y León (España) en niveles no universitarios. Percepción de expertos.
Authors: Alonso Pobes Ana
Published: July 2024

El artículo aborda un tema de actualidad dentro del mundo educativo, como es el de la Competencia Digital Docente. Además de conceptualizarla, se explica el proceso de acreditación oficial de dicha competencia, tanto para los centros escolares como para los docentes a nivel individual, centrándose en los niveles no universitarios de la comunidad autónoma de Castilla y León. La revisión teórica se complementa con un estudio exploratorio basado en una encuesta y un grupo focal, realizado a expertos en la materia, con el fin de comprender mejor la realidad de los sistemas de acreditación actuales. En las conclusiones se plasma una mejora de la Competencia Digital Docente en los últimos años, a nivel de centro y a nivel individual.
Effects of Eucalyptus (Melaleuca cajuputica) and Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Essential Oils on Mortality of Mealybugs (Planococcus minor) on Mangosteen
Authors: Syaf Mia Sri Lestari , Dewi Vira Kusuma , Puspasari Lindung Tri , Ismayati Maya
Published: July 2024

Planococcus minor is one of the pests prohibited from entering several destination countries during the mangosteen export process. Control of P. minor can be achieved by using patchouli and eucalyptus essential oils. The objective of this research is to determine the effects of patchouli and eucalyptus essential oils on the mortality of P. minor, with the aim of developing control measures to prevent mangosteen export failures. This study was conducted at the Class 1 Agricultural Quarantine Station in Bandung from May to December 2023. The method used is the experimental method with a Randomized Complete Block Design. Contact and neurophysiological tests were conducted with 13 treatments, including distilled water control, distilled water + tween 80 control, synthetic pesticide with abamectin 0.005%, patchouli essential oil at concentrations of 0.13%, 0.18%, 0.24%, 0.32%, 0.43%, and eucalyptus essential oil at concentrations of 0.22%, 0.29%, 0.39%, 0.51%, 0.68%, each repeated three times. The research results indicate that mortality of P. minor caused by 0.43% concentration of patchouli essential oil did not significantly differ from abamectin, with a rate of 96.67%. The LC50 values for patchouli and eucalyptus essential oils were 0.19% and 0.42%, respectively. The LT50 value of eucalyptus essential oil is lower when compared to the LT50 value of patchouli essential oil. The LT50 value of eucalyptus essential oil at the highest concentration of 0.68% was 49.94 JSP. Patchouli essential oil at concentrations of 0.43% and 0.32% had different LT50 values of 37.27 and 50.73 JSP. Furthermore, based on morphological observations that eucalyptus and patchouli essential oils affect the morphology of mealybugs.
Multilevel governance for climate compatible development: A case study of mangrove governance in Indonesia
Authors: Nainggolan Ruth Roselin Erniwaty , Abi Suroso Djoko Santoso , Argo Teti Armiati , Sagala Saut Aritua Hasiholan
Published: July 2024

Climate Compatible Development (CCD), which aims to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and promote economic growth while adjusting to the effects of climate change, necessitates integrated policy approaches across several sectors. However, little attention has been given to the types of institutional structures collaborating and competing in conceptualizing CCD and understanding its functioning. This paper develops and applies a qualitative analysis to determine the compatibility of national and local policies and multi-stakeholder roles with the aims of the three dimensions of CCD (development, climate adaptation, and climate mitigation) using the mangrove governance case. Results indicate that mangrove governance policies currently support shifts towards CCD, especially by national governments. The existence of Ministry of Development National Planning that play roles in formulating climate change policy and development planning in Indonesia proved beneficial for CCD attainment. However, several regulations showed that political intervention and sectoral interests were present in multilevel governance toward CCD. Institutional challenges in this context were described, particularly in the existence of a hierarchy of statutory powers in Indonesia.
Time response parameters and control design for second-order nonminimum-phase systems
Authors: Blachuta Marian J. , Bieda Robert , Grygiel Rafał
Published: July 2024

The article considers the step and impulse response of second-order linear systems with a positive zero. A particular parameterization of the system equations is proposed which enables good assessment of the influence of its parameters on transients. Expressions missing in the literature are derived for step response parameters such as the values of undershoot, overshoot, time of inverse response, rise time and settling time, as well as of impulse response. Based on them, a precise time-domain approach to design feedforward, feedback and mixed feedback– feedforward control structures for nonminimum phase objects is presented that considers both setpoint tracking and disturbance rejection.
The fractional order, inertial discrete transfer function using Atangana-Baleanu and FOBD operators
Authors: Oprzędkiewicz Krzysztof
Published: July 2024

In the paper a new, fractional order, discrete transfer function model of an elementary inertial plant is proposed. The model uses Atangana-Baleanu and discrete Fractional Order Backward Difference operators to describe of the fractional derivative. Such a transfer models have not be presented yet. The analytical formula of the step response for time-continuous transfer function is given. The similarity of the proposed model to “classic” one using Caputo operator is also considered. The stability and the convergence of the discrete transfer function are analyzed. Theoretical results are expanded by simulations. The proposed discrete, approximated model is accurate and its numerical complexity is low. It can be useful in modeling of different physical phenomena, for example thermal processes.
Dr. Dorothy Fields Jenkins: Nurturing the Landscape of Black Miami Studies
Authors: Anderson Mysia
Published: July 2024

While working as a librarian for Miami-Dade Public Schools, Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields wanted to diversify her school’s book collection in preparation for the 1976 American Bicentennial. She called the Miami-Dade County clerk to ask for books on the history of Black people in Miami. During an oral history interview, she recalled a white lady on the phone who said that there were none on the subject. When Fields asked her why, the woman said, “I guess these people haven’t thought enough of themselves to write their own history.” Fields remembers this response as a pivotal moment that changed her trajectory by instantaneously shifting her purpose. As a Black Miami native and historical preservationist, Dr. Fields’ oral history is interconnected with her tremendous labor to reimagine a rebirth of an early 20th century theater into the landscape of the contemporary neighborhood. Fields’ legacy has been solidified by her determination to answer a call to nurture Black Miami futures alongside yesterday. Through the use of oral histories, recorded by myself and others, this artistic profile commemorates her resilience in hearing the Reveille, and the unfolding journey that the song begets. Her leadership and institution building have bequeathed material and intangible inheritance for those who rooted in Black Miami.
Perceptions of Transformational and Transactional Leadership Behaviors Within Military Hierarchies
Authors: Baboş Alexandru , Rusu Marian Sorin , Bucăţa George
Published: July 2024

Leadership styles play a critical role in maximizing military effectiveness. This article delves into the connection between leadership styles and commander performance evaluations. Utilizing the well-established internationally validated instrument MLQ-5X, we aim to highlight the value of transformational leaders within the Army.
Implementing Small Commercial Drones in Land Forces Operations: Considerations for Optimizing ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance)
Authors: Bojor Laviniu , Grigore Laurențiu
Published: July 2024

This study explores the use of small commercial drones in tactical-level military actions, with a particular focus on optimizing ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities. During a 3-day tactical exercise, we analyzed the performance of 9 commercial drones, including DJI Mini 3, DJI Avata, DJI Mini 4, and DJI Mavic. The study demonstrated that these drones provide essential capabilities for real-time information gathering, facilitating rapid decision-making and improving the efficiency of military operations. Significant challenges were also identified, such as limited battery autonomy and vulnerability to adverse weather conditions. The results highlight the need for specialized training programs and an integrated approach that combines advanced technology with military tactics. Our findings suggest that commercial drones can significantly enhance the efficiency of military operations, but increased attention is required to understand the challenges that may arise due to the technological limitations of small commercial drones.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Weapon Systems in Military Operations
Authors: Cîrdei Ionuț Alin
Published: July 2024

In the modern era, artificial intelligence and autonomous weapon systems represent an important step in the evolution of military conflicts. The ability of these technologies to make fast and accurate decisions in real time brings significant benefits to the military, improving the efficiency of actions and protecting the lives of soldiers.

Artificial intelligence can analyze vast amounts of data and information in a much shorter time than humans, thus providing critical information for decision-making in order to surprise the adversary and achieve strategic objectives. Artificial intelligence is becoming an indispensable tool for modern armed forces because it allows actions to be carried out with maximum efficiency that would involve a high consumption of human resources, time and would involve numerous risks for human operators, from data analysis to identifying enemy targets and anticipating adversary movements or even engaging adversary forces under certain conditions. At the same time, autonomous weapon systems, equipped with AI technologies, have the ability to act independently, reducing the dependence on human intervention and speeding up the response time in critical situations. These systems can detect and neutralize threats faster and more efficiently than humans could. However, the use of artificial intelligence in military conflicts raises numerous ethical and moral challenges. Concerns about the loss of control over the technology and the possibility that it could be mistakenly used against civilians or against protected targets have generated intense debate in the international community.
Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems – A Multi-Domain Effort
Authors: Grigoraş Constantin , Muşat Octavian-Ștefan
Published: July 2024

In the last decades, the proliferation of the unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) has altered the modern battlefield and the need to counter these inexpensive, flexible, and expendable systems has become paramount. UASs come in a variety of sizes and capabilities, the larger ones may achieve effects compared to a cruise missile and the smaller systems are difficult to detect as they manoeuvre across the battlefield in order to successfully conduct tactical-level strikes. So it is a must to understand that countering this kind of threat is a shared and joint responsibility and the approach has to be a comprehensive one, covering a broad spectrum of military, civil and legal perspective on this subject matter. Moreover, as it is clear that there is a need to employ multi-domain solutions to nullify the UAS threat, nations should aim to achieve technical interoperability and standardization given by a common doctrine and operating procedures.
Determinations of the Strategic Military Actions on Economic Actions in the Conditions of Information Technology and Nonlinear Warfare
Authors: Grigore Laurențiu , Bojor Laviniu
Published: July 2024

In this article, we refer to the impact of strategic military actions on the economic domain, in the context of nonlinear warfare, hybrid warfare, and the use of information technology, focused and based on the conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, triggered in February 2022. Initially, the war seemed to be a blitzkrieg strategy, but in reality, the special military operation of the Russian Federation was a secondary component of the generalized economic warfare led by the BRICS countries against Western economies. Thus, the military action is essentially attrition-based with limited military objectives and more spatial conquests in the critical infrastructure zones of maritime and energy transport. It interesting and represents a novelty the comparison between the classical theory of war of the Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz and the doctrine of nonlinear warfare of the Russian general Valery Gerasimov, which highlights the transition from classical and conventional kinetic warfare to other modern forms of unconventional conflict (economic, political, diplomatic, psychological). The concept of fourth-generation warfare emphasizes the use of technique and technology, promoting flexibility and adaptability on a large scale, while the fifth-generation war, currently ongoing between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, is a continuation at another level and focuses on indirect actions and strategic economic objectives, expanding the battlefield much more into the virtual and psychological space. The article offers a comprehensive analysis of how modern warfare combines different domains to achieve strategic objectives in an increasingly interdependent world and provides an integrated perspective on its evolution, emphasizing the need for complex and multidimensional approaches.
Mission Command in Multi-Domain Operations
Authors: Sălăvăstru Claudiu-Marius , Raţiu Aurelian
Published: July 2024

The world is constantly changing and so are the requirements for conducting military operations imposed by the complexity of today’s operational environment. This paper addresses the appropriateness of mission command for multi-domain operations, a transformative concept in NATO that aims to orchestrate military activities across all physical environments, integrated with nonmilitary ones. Mission command is crucial in a multi-domain environment where there are no sanctuaries of safe areas. Advanced technologies have increased battlefield transparency and enabled adversaries to threaten critical infrastructure. Building trust, fostering relationships and promoting shared understanding are essential elements for successful employment of mission command in multi-domain operations.
The War of Hegemony: Power Against Freedom
Authors: Strechie Mădălina
Published: July 2024

The war of hegemony, known in historical sources as the Peloponnesian War represented not only a generalized military conflict of the entire Greek world since Antiquity, but also an entirely new war until then. Its novelty was manifested in the fact that they were not only military confrontations, but also genuine battles between ideologies, between interests, between ideas, between camps, between political systems. The League of Delos controlled by Athena, a veritable thalassocracy, faced the League of Peloponnesus, controlled by Sparta, the ancient state that had the best army in the world at that time. That’s why, the war of hegemony was more than a classic battlefield conflict, it was a war to maintain reputations. Athena represented civil democracy, but also thalassocracy (power of the seas), therefore it had to maintain its status as the great power of the world in that area, even forgetting its status of the polis of democracy, and Sparta, the military democracy that wanted to preserve freedom and all democratic ideals, although its policy was war. The war of hegemony, the ancient world’s first confrontation for influence and status, was the struggle between power and freedom, understood as independence/sovereignty, from which emerged victorious freedom defended by the most prepared army in the world at that time, the army of Sparta. Sparta, having won the war, named it after the Peloponnesian League, the alliance it controlled. The polis of Ares defended with arms the freedom, independence and sovereignty of the Greeks polises, defeating Athena, then a great economic power, demonstrating to the world that the money cannot defend or buy freedom.
Deciphering the Physiognomy of the Military Operational Environment – Factors and Characteristics
Authors: Tenea Laura-Alexandra , Tudorache Paul
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic and detailed analysis of the key components that characterise the military operational environments and that should be considered to improve the effectiveness of the operations process. Also, it focuses on understanding how these salient characteristics might influence capabilities and tactics with particular emphasis on the adaptability of military forces in the face of rapid and unforeseen changes in the operational environment. The research objectives include identifying and assessing the impact of operational environment’s factors, and analysing how military forces adapt to these conditions to maximise their effectiveness. The results highlight the need for continuous adaptability and flexibility of the military forces to respond performantly to the ever-changing operational requirements. Furthermore, the paper demonstrates that military operational effectiveness is closely connected to the ability to anticipate, understand and integrate new technologies, as well as to adjust continuously designated strategies and tactics in the face of the challenges specific to the operational environment.
Tribute to Those Who Defy Death
Authors: Vladu Mircea
Published: July 2024

May 31, 2024 marks the 165th anniversary of the historic decision by ruler Alexandru Ioan Cuza to establish the first engineer unit in the Romanian Army. This decision was materialized by the annotation „it is agreed”, made by Alexandru Ioan Cuza, on the report of the Council of Ministers no. 1902, which was the basis for the establishment in Moldova of the first engineer battalion of the Romanian Army. This engineering battalion was made up of permanent workers, it was financed by public funds, and was commanded by engineer Panait Donici - the Moldovan Minister of Public Works, a prominent personality of the intellectual elite of the time, who, after his appointment to the military position, was also awarded the rank of captain. The fact that the maintenance of the battalion was carried out with public funds was a support of the civil society to the Romanian Army, which during the reign of Alexandru Ioan Cuza had entered a complex process of restructuring and modernization. The task of the battalion was not only to carry out missions aimed at making land communication routes to ensure economic and social links and trade within the country, but also the provision of supplies for the military combat structures. In this article, I would like to talk about this 165-year historical evolution of the Romanian Army’s engineering structures and the factors that determined this evolution.
Resilience in Leadership Within the European Union – A Work in Progress
Authors: Brânda Oana-Elena
Published: July 2024

The aim of the present article is to analyse resilience within the European Union, in the present geopolitical context. The article shall approach the term ‘resilience‘ both in a conceptual and practical manner, focusing on its very essence in order to be able to assess its presence and manifestation in EU foreign policy. Despite the term gaining traction in the aftermath of the pandemic, within the EU, it remains to be seen to what extent can the EU be considered resilient or simply coping with the course of events.
Lateral Social Influences in Organizations: Coworker Support
Authors: Macovei Crenguța Mihaela
Published: July 2024

The need for relationships is a fundamental human need that, together with the need for autonomy and competence, determines the level of efficiency and performance of the individual at work. Interpersonal relationships create the social climate at the workplace; it has a significant influence on the psychological comfort of the employees, supporting them in carrying out their tasks and protecting them from the possible harmful effects of multiple or excessive demands. The relationships with co-workers that can be classified into two large categories: coworker support and coworker antagonism. In this paper we present a set of fundamental information about coworker support which can manifest as instrumental support (informational or behavioral) or affective support. It can influence employee’s role perceptions, work attitudes and effectiveness, and organizational citizenship behaviors, but it can also induce negative phenomena such as counterproductive behaviors and certain forms of withdrawal. In modern organizations, coworker support can also manifest as a non-traditional form of mentoring based on “development networks” that are made up of sets of relationships with people who show interest and act so that an individual advance in his career, providing him with assistance in multiple and varied directions.
New Global Supply Chain Pressures Index. An Analysis of the Inflationary Changes Brought About by Global Supply Chains
Authors: Trif Robert-Cristian , DumitraȘcu Dănuț-Dumitru , Ranf Diana Elena
Published: July 2024

This paper aims to demonstrate the causal relationship between the new Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI) and the inflationary movements occurring at the global level. The primary focus of this research is to identify patterns and correlations that emerge between these two economic indicators, thereby attempting to mitigate the effects of inflation by analysing indices directly related to global merchandise traffic. Therefore, the terms and concepts used are clarified in the first section within a broader framework, to underscore their relevance within the scope of the paper, as well as to facilitate their further exploration for a more profound comprehension of subsequent scientific and specialized references. The second section provides a brief overview of scientific works on this topic, which have served as the scientific foundation and have prompted us to undertake our study to contribute to the body of scientific knowledge on this relatively underexplored subject, given that the GSCPI is a concept that emerged only in May of the year 2022. Furthermore, in the second section, we conducted a bibliometric analysis to discern trends concerning global supply chains and global inflation, as well as the correlation between them. The result is to provide a deeper understanding of the novel concepts and the prospective utilization of GSCPI.
Daily Routine and Performance Analysis - Parallel Between Telework and Work from the Office
Authors: Țîrlea Anca Victoria , Kifor Claudiu Vasile , Dănuţ Raluca Elena , Nicolaescu Sergiu Ștefan , Săvescu Roxana Florența
Published: July 2024

In the field of teleworking research, there are still many gaps and unexplored topics, as it is no longer news that teleworking has seen significant growth in recent years. There are still many important aspects that need attention, starting from understanding how this working model will evolve in the long run to understanding what its effects will be on employees, employers, the quality of work performed and the economy as a whole. Many employees want workplace flexibility and the ability to work from home or remotely, and teleworking research can help them understand their requirements and preferences and develop appropriate policies. It is essential to understand whether teleworking affects employee productivity and performance, and this study can provide data to assess these aspects and identify factors contributing to their increase or decrease. Through this study, we aim to come up with new elements to help outline the image of the working days carried out by employees who perform their work tasks in telework, through a comparative analysis with the activity registered by a company that carries out the activity from the office.
Leadership Approaches from the Perspective of its Particularities in the Military Organization
Authors: Zamfirescu Cornel
Published: July 2024

The activity of a manager within an organization is influenced by their general and specialized knowledge as well as the skills necessary for organizing, leading, and guiding subordinates. The most important organizational resource is the human being. The consequences of wrong decisions made by military managers in peacetime cannot be as grave as those made during wartime. In war, we no longer speak of the quality of life of the personnel but particularly of their lives. Unlike civilian leaders, military leaders have the prerogatives to ask their subordinates to risk their lives if the situation demands it for the mission’s accomplishment. A manager must have the ability to work with people. They must also be aware of the problems that people face within the organization, get involved in solving these issues, empathize with them, and know what motivates them the most to encourage them to surpass themselves in the actions undertaken. When you take care of your soldiers, ensuring they are well dressed, equipped, fed, and cared for, you demonstrate good administrative skills. It is hard to imagine a good leader being a poorly prepared administrator or manager, even if this practice involves delegating competencies to subordinates. In this context, the concept of leader-manager is utilized.
Targeting Russian Oil Refineries
Authors: Bernhart Markus
Published: July 2024

In March 2024, Ukraine significantly intensified its assaults on Russian energy infrastructures, deploying a multitude of long-range drones to hit Russia’s largest refineries. This led to a temporary halt in production at several of these facilities. The primary objective of these assaults was to diminish Russia’s military capacity. On the other hand, these actions inflicted damage on the Russian economy. Targeting refineries and oil depots has emerged as a contentious issue. The classification of refineries and oil depots as military objectives is legally not precise. These facilities are seen as essential infrastructure for the nation’s economy and machinery of war. Targeting oil depots or works and installations containing dangerous forces during an international armed conflict could result in significant environmental damage, raising questions about the principles of military necessity, distinction and proportionality. An attack must not cause excessive incidental civilian damage relative to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated. This essay will explore the legal issues regarding targeting refineries and oil depots and a comprehensive analysis of the situation within the framework of International Humanitarian Law.
Growth, Taxes and Guns: A Multifaceted Analysis of Military Expenditure Drivers
Authors: Dobranschi Marian , Pîrvuţ Valentin
Published: July 2024

This study aims to validate assumptions established by primary literature regarding the bidirectional causality between military spending and economic growth, and further develop the analysis of the main drivers of military expenditures in NATO countries. The empirical analysis is based on a sample of 30 NATO countries, with the main objective of investigating the role of other factors that might influence military spending. In addition to the common view that economic growth and population are the main drivers, we propose additional exogenous factors, such as fiscal policy determinants, that could play a key role in enhancing or reducing military spending. Our findings support the existence of a bi-directional causality between GDP and military spending. Additionally, we find that military expenditure is highly responsive to tax revenues collected for public coffers.
Identity Elements of the Romanian State in Constitutional Context
Authors: Drăghici Teodora Aurelia , Ilie Oana-Antonia
Published: July 2024

The issue of Romanian national identity has acquired new values in the context of modernity, of the integration into the EU and in the wider context of internationalization and globalization. National identity is defined by a nation’s own national features such as the language, culture, religion, traditions, customs, but also by aspects of material culture: the land, the state territory, the national heritage, the national costume, the architectural, artistic and literary creation. The national character of the Romanians results from the representations and myths rooted in the collective memory, it is inherited but also acquired, it is part of the line of a historical evolution, which gives it stability but at the same time results from the ways of action, the ways of life, the habitual activity of the Romanians, which gives it dynamism. The love for the country where we were born begins and grows in the family we belong to, as well as in the school we attend. Every nation on the face of the earth must have love for itself, but also for the other, and knowledge of the value of its own national characteristics. The more national you are the more room you make for diversity. Because the dialogue has always been based on differences, we must each identify with the roots of the nation.
“Terminator” Factor – AI Targeting Decision-Making and the Law
Authors: Guţan Sabin
Published: July 2024

The development of technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) is a major leap of society towards a new era which, in theory, should be a progress for humanity. But there was no time to discern what are the possible advantages and areas in which AI could assist the development of human society, nor to carefully calculate the disadvantages and risks of its use, that we found ourselves in the midst of a raging arms race based on AI. This new technology is developing in two directions: one of assisting human decision in battle and another that receives its own decision in battle. If the first does not raise big problems, the decision-making belonging to the human factor, the second is a new element in human society and involves major risks for it. From the divine supreme right over life and death, we have gone through the regulation of the right to life and the abolition of the death penalty, and in a mad rush of development, we transcend to a world where a machine becomes “providence” through its ability to decide alone over the life and death of a human being. This article proposes a solution so that such devaluation of the human being never happens.
The Potential Effect of Video Games on Tourism in Romania. Case Study: Resident Evil Village
Authors: Vintilă Marian-Andrei , Merciu Florentina-Cristina
Published: July 2024

Tourism induced by video games represents a new form of tourism that is emerging as an opportunity for economic development. Due to its particular characteristics, the tourism induced by video games stands out as an attractive form and related to a special category of tourists, namely those who are part of the gaming industry. The purpose of the study is focused on the identification and analysis of Romania’s tourist attractiveness elements, within the Resident Evil Village game based on a comparison between the frames presented in the game and frames from reality. At the same time, the development of the study also included the analysis of the evolution of tourism induced by video games by consulting the specialized literature. The main results of the study were highlighted by the identification of multiple elements and locations related to Transylvania within the video game, thus shaping an innovative touristic image of the historical province through the video game. Also, the potential effect of presenting these elements of cultural identity can stimulate tourist motivation.
Teaching Military Terminology by Means of Translations
Authors: Bîrsan Anca
Published: July 2024

The present paper focuses on a pedagogical perspective and underscores the importance of idioms and phrasal verbs in teaching military English. Therefore, it embraces an approach that helps consolidate learners’ language acquisition, with special emphasis on developing military vocabulary by means of thematic translation exercises. It is fundamental to note the positive correlation between developing fluency related to the usage of idioms and phrasal verbs and the students’ language proficiency. As a result, enhancing the mastery of such lexical items may be a prerequisite of military language acquisition. The approach aims to highlight the importance of accommodating translation studies in the field of military English in order to facilitate appropriate language progress and advocates the introduction of relevant, authentic materials to the teaching of military terminology. The paper highlights translation as an approach and it further identifies the main objectives of selecting translation as a beneficial method for military students. The next part outlines the three-level process of teaching methodology of presentation, practice and production. Finally, it provides a brief overview of the main features of translation and their difficulties and offers suggestions regarding thematic organisation and follow-up activities. The repertoire of activities ranges from lead-in tasks to familiarise the students with the particular style of military language and with the requirements to master the vocabulary through controlled practice and finally enables students to reach the level of free practice in meaningful contexts. These findings would seem to suggest that the several aims of the translation method may significantly contribute to the military students’ language progress. Translations involve the knowledge of functional language, followed by inferring meaning from the context, accompanied by correct usage of grammar structures and the achievement of stylistic effect.
Cultural Diversity Between Cross-Cultural Adjustment and Cultural Shock
Authors: Corlăteanu Aniela Ioana
Published: July 2024

The feeling of profound disorientation experienced by an individual when encountering a foreign culture is designated in the specialized literature as culture shock. It represents a traumatizing experience described by explorers and missionaries who arrived in places where completely unfamiliar languages were spoken and where customs and traditions were strange. But the acceptance into a new culture largely depends on the immigrant’s willingness and ability to communicate with members of the culture in accordance with their cultural norms and conventions. Acceptance is accelerated when the immigrant makes an effort to learn the local language and communicate regularly with the local people thus becomes familiar with their beliefs and cultural values.
Mastering Autonomy: The Power of Self-Regulated Learning in Higher Education
Authors: Dragomir Isabela-Anda , Niculescu Brândușa-Oana
Published: July 2024

In the dynamic landscape of higher education, self-regulated learning (SRL) emerges as a cornerstone for academic success and lifelong learning. This article examines the essential components of SRL, discussing the metacognitive, motivational, and behavioural dimensions that inform this holistic learning approach. By highlighting the critical importance of SRL, we shed light on its role in promoting deeper comprehension, fostering resilience in the face of academic challenges, and preparing students for the ever-evolving demands of the modern workforce. Furthermore, the article offers actionable strategies for educators and institutions to foster SRL among students. These encompass curricular interventions, technology-driven tools, feedback mechanisms, and creating a conducive learning environment. By embedding these strategies into the educational framework, higher education institutions can cultivate autonomous learners equipped with the skills to navigate the complex world of tomorrow.