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Understanding Public Perception of Internet Security in the European Union
Authors: Vargas Vanesa Madalina , Oancea Marian , Teodorescu Cosmin Alexandru , Saftiuc Bogdan Paul 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This paper presents an extensive analysis of Internet security experiences and perceptions among European Union (EU) citizens, as detailed by data within commented graphics highlighting awareness of online privacy practices, security-related aspects and data tracking methods. The paper also examines the implications of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding businesses operating within the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). Via a thorough investigation of Internet users' awareness of cookies as tracking tools and the prevalence of security-related incidents, the paper provides insights into the evolving landscape of online privacy and security. It elucidates the challenges and opportunities presented by GDPR compliance for businesses, compliance requirements, spanning core principles and broader implications of data processing practices. The findings mark the imperative to align businesses’ operations with GDPR provisions, addressing key aspects such as consent mechanisms, lawful bases and the importance of robust data security measures. The conclusion reveals the significance derived from the intersection of internet security perceptions, GDPR compliance, and business operations within the EU and EEA. Synthesizing empirical data with regulatory analysis, the paper provides a valuable understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the evolving regulatory landscape, thereby equipping businesses with actionable strategies in order to safeguard data privacy rights and uphold regulatory compliance in the digital age.
The Role of Clusters in Managing Technological Challenges and Achieving Resilient Agri-Food Systems at the Global Level
Authors: Coman Cristiana-Ioana , Alexoaei Alina-Petronela , Cojanu Valentin 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
There is a strong need to transform agriculture from its heavy dependence on staple crops to an increased production that can, on the one hand, address the needs and quality requirements of domestic and export markets, but also grow into a resilient agri-food system. The paper acknowledges the emergence of agro-clusters as an essential element in promoting sustainable agriculture practices and in supporting export performance. The main objective of our research is to investigate the role of clusters in promoting knowledge transfer, improve competitiveness and boost technological investments through the example of selected relevant agri-clusters. To extend the existing literature, our research aims to evaluate the link between export performance - measured considering the volume of trade – and the existence of agri-clusters. We have assumed that there is a strong direct relationship between the existence and stage of development of agricultural clusters, the performance of agricultural exports – expressed in terms of total value of agricultural exports - and resilient agri-food systems. To test our hypothesis, we use data from the United Nations Comtrade Database on changes in export share and value of agricultural products over the last decade, complementary with qualitative analysis based on more than 100 sources (government documents, webpages, presentations, projects) of the top five global agricultural exporters to evaluate the existence of agricultural clusters, the government support and implication, and the integration of other actors such as universities, research centers, financial institutions. The results indicate a positive correlation between the development stage of analysed agricultural clusters, the resilience of agri-food systems and the performance of agricultural exports of the country of origin.
Exploring the Climate Change-AI Nexus: A Bibliometric and Scientometric Study1
Authors: Chițu Florentina , Mecu Andra-Nicoleta , Marin Georgiana-Ionela 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change mitigation has received increased attention as a result of pressing global environmental concerns and technological advancements. This paper will cover key scientific literature about the development and implementation of AI in tackling climate change challenge. Methodologically, bibliometric and scientometric analyses, including cooccurrence and co-citation analysis, were employed to systematically examine research trends and patterns. The major research question focuses on tracing the evolution of AI research in relation to climate change, investigating important drivers of interest and identifying influential works and research groups. The data find a considerable increase in AI and climate change papers after 2015, demonstrating a growing appreciation for AI’s potential to provide novel solutions. Implications of this trend include the use of AI technologies for environmental monitoring, prediction, and policy makers. Moreover, interdisciplinary collaborations on AI and climate change between experts from various fields shown the importance of global climate issues. This paper provides a new idea for the study on AI in climate change, highlighting opportunities for further exploration and collaboration.
Small Modular Reactors in Romania’s Energy Future. Two Essential Perspectives: Capital Costs and Public Perception
Authors: Crețulescu Andreea 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In 2023, during the annual United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28), Romania joined the Net Zero Nuclear Initiative and the Ministerial Declaration for the tripling of nuclear capacity by 2050, which recognizes the key role of nuclear energy in achieving net zero goals worldwide. In this context, wanted to implement national projects and strategies to achieve the global goal of tripling nuclear power generation capacity by 2050 (taking 2030 as a reference) and to act to ensure that nuclear power plants are operated in security conditions. This paper examines the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Romania's energy landscape, considering the country's recent commitment to the Net Zero Nuclear Initiative and the goal of tripling nuclear capacity by 2050. The focus is on integrating new nuclear technologies, particularly SMRs, and modernizing existing facilities like the Cernavodă Power Plant. The study also explores the economic benefits, public perception challenges, and the role of European and American expertise in advancing SMR technology. For the first time, using specialized literature and data from public sources, the study aims to analyze the prospects for SMR projects developed in Romania to overcome two essential perspectives: capital costs and public perception in many communities where concerns related to nuclear safety, radioactive waste management, and potential risks associated with nuclear technologies exist.
The impact of Emerging Technologies on Logistics: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Faget Madalina-Floriana 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Starting with the development that we had in previous years; we will look deeper into the benefits that emerging technologies have on logistics. We will explore specific applications and will use study cases as examples from companies that were successful in implementing this type of technology. Logistics management is being transformed by emerging technologies, bringing unprecedented efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. As global trade and supply chain complexities growth, logistics stakeholders are embracing cutting-edge technologies to optimize their operations. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and Autonomous Vehicles are leading the way as key drivers of this process. Highlighting these technologies, how they work, addressing their challenges and potential drawbacks, we will emphasize with a cause-and-effect projection for a better understanding of how the future will look into logistics. This paper analyses the consequences of these emerging technologies on logistics, emphasizing their capacity to redefine conventional paradigms and mold a future for the industry that is more resilient and adaptable.
The Economic Consequences of the Reflexivisation of the Concept of Intellectual Property – A Theoretical Approach
Authors: Iatan Petru-Răsvan , Jora Octavian-Dragomir 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Intellectual property is, from the perspective of economic theory, quite a stand-out. It retains the meritocratic particularities of material property – and, as such, advocating for its validity seems justified to many on the grounds that it helps the economic agent appropriate the benefits of his (in this case, intellectual) labour, while also being, in and of itself, immune to the scarcity which is inherent to “standard”, material property and, therefore, to the so-called “natural laws” governing most laissez-faire moral convictions, seeming to be a rather positive construction instead. Such a peculiar set of attributes is bound to make this concept sensitive to both intellectual differences among its “scientific undertakers” and applicative disturbances. If the praxeological approach of some Austrian School economists, like Stephan Kinsella, renders intellectual property a monopolistic obstacle in the way of proper free market development, other advocates of laissez-faire economics, such as Ayn Rand, fully embrace the notion and even consider it the only valid form of private property in existence (material property being nothing more than one of its sub-categories). This paper features an exclusively theoretical, non-empirical methodological approach, its aim being to analyse the way in which three key psychoanalytical issues of “reflexivisation”, present (also) in the field of economics, affect the concept of intellectual property. These issues are as follows: 1. How the economic agents who directly relate their (intellectual) activity to this concept risk altering some / all of the significance of its interpretative functions; 2. How the “grey area” specific to most “human rights” prevents the proper use of intellectual property rights and fuels the rhetoric used by its opponents; and 3. How some of the theoretical approaches advocating for / being against this concept are unknowingly driven by what psychoanalysis refers to as either neurosis (in the case of its advocates) or psychosis (mostly in the case of its opponents). The aimed result of this research is to provide a proper economic interpretation of the way in which the theoretical conceptual evolution of intellectual property may be affected by its very own “reflexivisation”.
Investigating the Effects of Education and Labour Market Challenges on Income Inequality
Authors: Jianu Ionuț , Tudorache Maria-Daniela , Nicolescu Andreea Florentina 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This paper examines the impact of education and labour market challenges on the income inequality in European Union (27 Member States) within the period 2012-2022, this being calculated using the Panel EGLS method. Even if the effects are clearly visible from a theoretical point of view, in the latest years there were not many authors focusing their studies on the effects of the unemployment and early dropout from school and training on income inequality. In this regard, updating the figures, the impact coefficients and the theoretical background increase the understanding of the statistical processes and their results in the new economic context. Our results confirmed a positive relationship between unemployment rate and income inequality (measured by Gini coefficient), this being also the highest impact found, but also a positive link between the early leavers from education and training rate and income inequality. In addition, we used additional variables to catch the current economic challenges that are related to demographic changes and high energy prices. In this context, we found positive effects exerted by housing cost overburden rate and old-age dependency ratio on income inequality. Even if the model is limited to four income inequality drivers, we have demonstrated that the calculated coefficients are the best linear unbiased estimators.
The Rise of Geotechnology: A Paradigm Shift from Geopolitics and Geoeconomics in the Context of Industry 4.0
Authors: Nedelcu Mihai-Răzvan 
Published: July 2024

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As the Fourth Industrial Revolution unfolds, where the physical, digital and biological areas merge, there is a growing demand for technology-centred thinking in world affairs. In the dynamic and complex landscape of international economic relations, the 21st century may witness a transformative shift in strategic thinking from traditional geopolitics and geoeconomics to the new realm of geotechnology, from the analogue and the geographic towards the digital and the abstract amidst the incoming economic disruption that is represented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This article explores the emerging paradigms, and how technological advancements have not only altered the traditional power dynamics among states but have also opened the way for a more interconnected and interdependent international system which necessitates new methods of thinking in order to cope with the economics of Industry 4.0. By discussing key aspects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, this study aims to elucidate how technological innovations have become influential determinants in decision-making processes traditionally dominated by geopolitical or geoeconomic considerations. Through a rigorous review of the speciality literature, the article aims to contribute to a nuanced understanding of the rise of geotechnology and its transformative impact on shaping the future of international relations, by democratising global governance and providing a technologically-centric view in the context of the proliferation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its potentially disruptive capabilities.
Economic Incentives for Environmental Conservation via Corporate Social Responsibility: Case Study of Corona’s Plastic Retrieval Tournament
Authors: Preda Alexandru-Florin 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives encourage environmental preservation, economic viability and customer engagement. This study focuses on the potential transformation brought by such projects using a case analysis of Corona’s Plastic Collection Tournament. It evaluates how effective monetary rewards can be in promoting conservation among locals through involving them in scavenging plastic wastes for sale instead of relying entirely on fishing. The success of the event at incentivizing plastic retrieval is measured against what fishermen normally earn from their trade, underlining the financial feasibility of eco-friendly actions. Additionally, it looks into how teaming up with Mexico Recicla (one of Mexico’s largest recycling firms) can help members access new revenue streams.
Audit Market Concentration for Listed Entities in Romania and the Impact Following the Latest EU Audit Reform
Authors: Maca Alexandru Ioan , Ionescu Andreea Gabriela 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The concentration of the audit market has been of interest for several years as the dominance of a few companies has always been an issue of debate. The need or not to address this situation, the reasons that cause it, any possible risks assessed and solutions to reduce them have been addressed by a wide range of studies.
Our research seeks to examine the structure of the Romanian Audit Market for listed entities, both before and following the recently adopted European Union Audit Reform. The main purpose is to understand the market structure, identify some of the main factors that influence auditor choice and if there was any impact following the new directive. The analyses focused on 74 listed companies, for the period from 2013 to 2022, for which we collected the relevant data in order to analyze the audit market structure, its evolution following the new audit directive and, using linear regressions models, test the influence that size, share class category, existence of long-term debt, shareholder type, evidence of shareholder direct involvement and auditor office location has on choosing one of the Big 4 auditors or not. Our analysis showed that Big4 auditors ecreased in market share especially after 2016, the date the new audit reform came into effect, from 49% to 41% and that the number of auditor changes increased significantly after this date. We also found that the number of cases where another Big4 auditor was selected decreased from 64%, in the period from 2013-2016, to only 28%, in the period from 2017-2022. These findings support therefore the assumed existence of an impact in the market following the latest European Union audit directive.
The linear regression analysis performed showed no significant influence for the variables analyzed, when it comes to choosing a Big4 Auditor, the highest coming from the share class variable (26%) and size (12%). Even though our paper offers some light regarding the audit market for listed companies in Romania and the evolution following the new directive further research is needed to better understand client behavior and what influences auditor choice.
The Role of Accounting and Audit in Sustainable Development
Authors: Petricică Vintilă Alis Elena , Buboi Dănăilă Angelica 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The involvement of accountants and auditors in sustainable development has become more and more present in the literature specialised forums. Sustainability accounting works in the same direction with corporate practices and the evolution of best practices for financial standards. Accountants and auditors contribute to the standardization of uniform procedures for all the nations. Our study will present the responsibilities and work area of accountants and auditors in the economic sector for sustainability. The traditional role of accountants and auditors is evolving towards a more comprehensive spectrum that also includes a sustainability role. We considered the analysis of specialized literature to identify the involvement of sustainability in different fields, sustainability being a subject of interdisciplinary interest.. The current role of accountants and auditors in promoting sustainable development by examining actions set by accounting regulatory authorities and representatives of the accounting profession through a qualitative analysis. Our research aims to enrich the specialized literature in academic financial research. The actual case study will present the involvement of accountants and auditors in the area of sustainable development that desire to achieve the standards proposed by the UN. The importance of work performed by accountants and auditors for international businesses for sustainable development will be also presented. Although it is really important to keep in mind that the actual paper has boundaries that could provide new interesting opportunities for research areas.
Content Marketing – Innovative Strategy to Keep Companies on the Market
Authors: Ciocodeică David-Florin , Pestrea Constantin-Daniel , Berbece Ștefan-Alexandru 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the strategy and growth of a company through content marketing, including the positive impact it could have on its target audience. Content marketing makes the difference with the respect towards the quality. It does not create a rapid saturation effect on the target audience, because ad spam does not exist in this category. People choose what they want to view.
In a time of continuous technologization, companies need to strategically adjust in order to survive in the market. This adaptation takes shape throughout content marketing, which is remarkably becoming the one that makes the difference between being successful or not in the market in which you operate.
These days, the budgets allocated to content marketing are extremely high and they continue to grow as the years are passing.
Open Data and Smart Tourism Development in Viticultural Areas in Serbia
Authors: Jovanović Radmila , Michalijos María Paula , Seciu Cornelius 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Viticulture and wine production have a long tradition and are a very important agricultural branch in Serbia with a potential that is still untapped. However, the development of viticulture had different periods and stages of development, from stagnation and war events, bad climatic and economic conditions to the placement and sale of wine on the domestic and world markets. Open data enables the management of tourist destinations, but in Serbia there are no or rare examples of good practice, studies and research on this matter. Smart tourist destinations make up the concept of tourist development, the basis of which lies in innovative solutions and modern technology. Numerous tourist destinations in Serbia is not even at the beginning of improving smart tourism in destinations or are just beginning to implement them.
The Belgrade viticultural region has a high rating due to its proximity to the destination itself, primarily Belgrade, as the main and important emissions center, which makes the trip shorter, the longer stay and the participation of tourists more attractive. The capital of the Republic of Serbia is located in this region, as well as the immediate surroundings of other city centers with a large share of the population. Belgrade is the main transit point of Serbia: good traffic connections, as well as the proximity of the "Nikola Tesla" Airport.
In the vineyards of Serbia, the formation of wine products and accompanying tourist content did not occur, but they remained in the tourist offer as part of the rural tourist offer.
The Impact of Social Networks on the Choice of Tourist Destinations
Authors: Barbu Florentina-Simona , Sanda Grigorie , Rusu Corina-Maria , Balint Petronela-Gianina 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The travel industry has grown significantly in recent years due to the advancement of social media and technology. Nowadays, there is a vast array of tourism-related goods and services available to consumers, making it challenging to select the ideal travel location. In these circumstances, it is critical to comprehend the driving forces behind consumer decision-making regarding travel destinations or on traveler choice. Our travel habits have evolved as a result of the digital world, particularly social media. Research in this field, particularly in the areas of content and influence marketing, can be very helpful in comprehending and evaluating the most recent practices and trends employed in the travel and tourism sector. Based on the questionnaire results, this study analyze how platforms, social networks, and influencers affect travelers' preferences for travel, as well as how tourists choose travel destinations based on user behavior, perceptions, and content. A total of 306 respondents from different age and income groups and geographical areas filled out the questionnaire. The study is based on the quantitative approach, and SPSS was used to statistically interpret the results. Due to the inductive reasoning and our study findings we can affirm that in a world that is increasingly digitally connected, there still is a lot of room for research and innovation in this area. The online environment presents distinctive marketing prospects. Content marketing and influence marketing will continue to lead social media marketing trends.