bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Brands that put the planet first: an analysis on how to be considered the most environmentally sustainable business in Europe
Authors: Nacu Teodora 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Even if it seems that some goods (e.g. oil and gas) are infinite, they are not, and their usage can irreversibly damage our planet. Exploiting the planet’s resources means fighting against global warming and carbon emissions. Therefore, we are constrained to find better, more sustainable ways of life through eco-friendly brands and companies. Environmentally sustainable businesses are gaining a powerful reputation for their commitment to the environment and their ability to inspire sustainable practices.
Companies are discovering sustainable strategies that give them the power to grow and the opportunities to scale marketplaces.
Becoming an eco-friendly company means reducing the pressure of law, diminishing costs of utilities (energy or workspaces), and cultivating a credible business image. 90% of CEOs believe that sustainability is essential for businesses’ market growth. Moreover, a company’s longevity highly depends on how employees engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies and actions. Today, companies must adopt sustainable views and evaluate products or services. Hence, also publications and sustainability reports are crucial to ensure end-to-end transparency. A sustainable company requires attention, awareness, debate, and research in the environmental, economic, and social fields. Moreover, sustainable businesses are related to ethics and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues by maintaining and reinforcing a positive image, credibility, and reputation within the environment. The main contribution of this paper lies in the study of literature reviews of peer-reviewed scientific journals, in the analysis of the available data, and in the formulation of a framework designed for bringing a structured view for sustainable companies.
Radioactive waste management: Societal challenges in the era of green nuclear energy
Authors: Puşcaşu Greta-Marilena 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Recently, there have been international debates over the idea of labeling nuclear power plants as a green investment. To be considered sustainable, to get a green investment label and to contribute to green growth, nuclear energy should be based on clear plans regarding safe disposal of radioactive waste. Final disposal of radioactive waste is witness to many disputes, one of the most important being that of public acceptance.
Society represents a critical and a decisive stage in the process of radioactive waste management. Management and disposal process of radioactive waste requires community confidence and acceptance. The socio-political context must be addressed continuously through stakeholder commitment and public concerns. The final stage of radioactive waste management is especially characterized by population involvement, stakeholder availability, and mutual dialog.
The objective of this study is based on finding the relationship between the location of a radioactive waste disposal facility (RWDF) and the perception of the population regarding various aspects related to nuclear energy and radioactive waste. A series of questions in the form of a questionnaire were used for data collection. A total of 200 valid questionnaires were used for this analysis. The study was focused on the Romanian population following a homogenous distribution throughout the country. Therefore, to better understand the issue, the paper investigates the correlation between the location of a radioactive waste disposal facility and a variety of factors, such as: attitude, perceived benefits, perceived risks, overall knowledge and perceived costs. Spearman rank correlation was used for data analysis. Bringing together theoretical information about nuclear energy and radioactive waste and the empirical data collected at the national level, this research study showed that the acceptance of a radioactive waste disposal facility is much stronger if the population is in favor of nuclear energy. As well, perceived risks create major concerns throughout the population and influence the location of a radioactive waste disposal facility. Cost aspects are controversial and create disagreements in relation with radioactive waste management options.
That being said, this study brings value to the nuclear field by emphasizing the important societal factors which influence the location of a radioactive waste disposal facility in the green energy era.
DR and Aggregators status in CSE Europe
Authors: Puskás-Tompos András 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Global warming is one of the biggest challenges of our times. This phenomenon is largely due to the emissions coming from the burning of polluting fossil fuels in the process of electricity generation. In 2019 generation of electricity and heat, together with transportation accounted for more than two thirds of total emissions from fuel combustion. In addition, these sectors were mainly responsible for most of the global growth since 2010. According to the EU’s green vision, Member States have to decrease their CO2 emissions by 55% until 2030, compared to levels from 1990 and by 2050 they have to become carbon neutral. In recent years we could observe positive trends in the increase of green energy generation. The only issue is that by phasing out dispatchable polluting generation and adding non-dispatchable generation units to the electricity grids more demand flexibility is needed. Low-cost solutions to generate the mandatory flexibility necessary for system stability and reliability are Demand Response (DR) programs. The implementation of DR programs usually is made via a new market participant and new service provider entitled aggregators. Aggregators’ main role is to manage directly or indirectly end consumers’ electricity consumption flexibility. Electricity consumers can obtain incentives or can pay less for their electricity bills if they agree to shift or curtail their electricity consumption. In order to promote DR programs, as well as to increase the contribution of aggregators, the EU supports these programs through Directives. Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU encourages implementation of DR in energy markets, while Directive (EU) 2019/944 defines the independent aggregator. Further, to support these programs, a large-scale smart metre rollout is going on in EU countries. The objective of current research is to analyse the implementation level of DR in Central and South East (CSE) Europe, as well as to provide a comparative analysis in regards of smart metres rollout in developed countries versus those under development. In order to test the hypothesis, during the research the author used qualitative analysis methods such as comparative studies, desk research and case studies. The novelty of this research consists in the presentation of DR programs and aggregators development together with current state in CSE Europe.
Process Optimization Models Using Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation of The Insurance Industry
Authors: Radu Nicoleta , Alexandru Felicia 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
In recent years, there have been fundamental changes worldwide in the field of the business models, in the way these create value and compete, and in the field of services supplied to customers, which have been driven by the way technology is used to interact with them all. All these changes must be supported by the appropriate strategy, a scalable infrastructure and modern technology capable of delivering: target achievement, resilience, scalability, security, information privacy and technological innovation. The insurance industry pioneer’s adaptability to new technologies, considering its clear benefits in terms of improving customer service, mitigating risk and last but not least, increasing the profitability of the business itself. This study aims to analyze how the company which manages the mandatory home insurance system in Romania, Romanian Insurance Pool Against Natural Disaster – PAID S.A has been integrated in this process of digital transformation and to present the circumstances in which the solutions were developed and implemented as well as the effects generated by them.
Virtual Versus Face-to-Face meetings: A study Regarding the Perceptions of the Romanian Managers during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Pînzaru Florina , Stoica Valentin 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The new coronavirus disease was first observed in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. A couple of months later it was recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as SARS CoV-2 and nominally named COVID-19 (European Council, 2021). In just a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced individuals all over the world to adapt their behavior, both personally and professionally, social distance becoming a necessity by reducing the spread of the virus (Tang, et al., 2020). These restrictions have resulted in a dramatic increase in the use of technology for remote meetings, including video conferencing tools. And although this process was happening in a mostly unfamiliar environment, due to its necessity and one’s incapacity of replacing face-to-face interactions with anything else it has become a day-to-day activity in a matter of weeks. Although there are some particularities as a result of cultural diversity, in Romania the adoption of such tools was in line with what was happening all over the world, although because of the decreased level of digitalization in public administration it was more difficult for some part of the society to adapt. The present study has the objective to reveal what Romanian managers think about virtual conferences versus face-to-face conferences, taking into consideration the period before the COVID-19 pandemic (until March 2020), but also the pandemic period (from March 2020 until January 2022). Data has been collected using in depth interviews with Romanian managers who worked before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that there was a change in one’s behavior when having to use only virtual conferences tools, becoming more aware of their time and in general making the most out of it by having a clear agenda for almost all types of virtual meetings. A hybrid solution is seen by most of the managers as being optimal by reducing time lost between face-to-face meetings, but the results also indicate that a full replacement of face-to-face meetings with virtual meetings is not a solution as direct interaction between individuals cannot be replaced with the use of virtual tools.
USA-China rivalry in the age of de-globalization. An assessment of the security concerns posed by the delisting of Chinese companies on the US Stock Exchange
Authors: Bran Alexandra-Carmen 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The globalization era that stemmed from the Cold War period is reaching a fork in the road and the argument is made for the slowing of this process and the shift towards de-globalization. Economic globalization blurred the national lines and brought about the multinational companies, which in turn brought technological advance and innovation. This advance in technology made the world much smaller and globalization very appealing. This system worked until a point where everyone was a beneficiary and world economies have seen the sharpest growth rate in history. However, when the first economic crisis arose in 2008, the USA was not the only loser, but everyone in this transnational economic environment felt the repercussions. At the first sign of capitalist weakness, globalization got blamed by governments around the world and the trust factor was diminished. This planted the seeds of de-globalization and the subject picked upon in this paper is the tug of war between the two super-powers: the USA and China. Who is the winner of this de-globalization era and more importantly, who stands to lose the most? This question will be thoroughly discussed from a historic and macro perspective as well as through a specific case study related to the de-listing of Chinese companies on the US Stock Exchange. This paper will bring forth arguments that both superpowers are winners and losers, with China being a step further by still looking attractive for global investors. Institutions and retail investors are seen as the biggest losers of this new form of rivalry. By employing a quantitative approach this paper will bring a fresh perspective on the effects of de-globalization through the Wall Street lens.
Digital brand in the field of travel agencies
Authors: Bălăşescu Simona , Bălăşescu Marius 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The Internet has brought along many important changes in recent years, both in terms of the manufacturing and marketing of products or services, and in terms of human relations that have undergone significant changes, due to the ease with which the travel agencies today access unlimited audiences. With the evolution of mankind and the introduction of technology in most fields of activity, the lifestyle of people has changed, so they choose more and more often to buy vacations online.
The aim of this paper is to analyse how the brand, from a customer-based perspective, is a key resource for the company when the consumer automatically associates a product with the image of a particular brand. In this sense, we conducted quantitative marketing research that has as main objectives: measuring the importance of the digital brand for deciding to purchase tourism products: measuring the frequency of using the Interne in purchasing a tourism service; the impact of brand elements on Romanian consumers.
This paper is very topical, in the context in which many activities in different fields have focused on the online environment. The research results can raise the interest of both individuals and travel agencies that want the development of their brand in the digital environment.
Social appreciation of the interaction with an anthropomorphic robot
Authors: Niculescu Miruna , Pelau Corina , Pop Stefana 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Artificial intelligence is one of the main topics characterizing the 21st century. The quick development of these new intelligent systems brings challenges into the daily life of consumers and companies. Even though artificial intelligence contributes to an increased quality of life, by simplifying the life of its users and the processes of companies, in the same time it can affect the cognitive abilities of humans. By taking over different tasks and having access to information, the AI will influence human decision-making and the human will be somehow dependent on the actions and decisions of the AI. In this paper we focus on the impact of the social appreciation on the consumers’ perception regarding anthropomorphic AI. We have investigated the extent to which anthropomorphic AI devices impact human capabilities and the social appreciation of owning an AI. The results show that AI with human-like physical appearance are perceived with higher anthropomorphic characteristics, but the physical appearance of the AI does not affect the social appreciation and the human capabilities of the owner. The average values of the items, measuring the direct perception show that consumers rather believe that AI does not affect their human abilities and owning a robot is not strongly influenced by the social reference group. This result has to be further investigated in a third person perspective and in a different social context.
Genome survey sequencing of Ailanthus altissima and identification of simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers
Authors: Ma Yaping , Devi Mura Jyostna , Song Lihua , Gao Handong , Cao Bing 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Ailanthus altissima is a deciduous tree native to China and introduced to other parts of the world as an ornamental plant. It exhibits resistance to both abiotic and biotic stress factors and has various pharmacological effects and strong allelopathy, generating significant research interests. However, the genome sequence of this species has not been reported, limiting its research development. The purpose of the study was to determine the genome size and characteristics of A. altissima to conduct its genomic survey. Next-generation sequencing and K-mer analysis were employed to measure the genome size of A. altissima. Overall, a total of 61.93 Gb high-quality clean data were acquired, representing approximately 64.09× coverage of the A. altissima genome. The genomic characteristics of A. altissima include a genome size of 966.38 Mbp, a heterozygosis rate of 0.78 %, and a repeat rate of 41.22 %. A total of 735,179 genomic SSRs markers were identified based on genome survey sequences. Alignment analysis showed that A. altissima was closely related to Citrus sinensis and Leitneria florida-na. This study provides basic information for future whole-genomic sequencing of A. altissima. This will facilitate a knowledge of the population structure, genetic diversity, long distance-gene transfer, and pollen-based gene flow analyses of A. altissima populations from its known distribution ranges in China, focusing on planted and natural forest stands.
Produktivitas Kerja dalam Perspektif Manajemen Sumber Daya Insani (di Sentra Kerajinan Ukiran Kayu Kabupaten Blora)
Authors: Zilvia Pita Mei , Dahruji Dahruji 
Published: August 2022

ABSTRACTThe industrial sector in Indonesia is currently able to lead other sectors in the development process of a country. Industrialization aims to improve the population's welfare by enhancing the people's quality of life, and the industrial sector is expected to be reliable and have a significant demand for labour. To increase work productivity, the company must pay attention to the provision of wages, incentives, and work experience. This study aims to examine the effect of work productivity from the perspective of human resource management. The findings in the study indicate that the variables that affect work productivity are wages and incentives. In contrast, work experience does not affect work productivity. And based on the perspective of human resource management, the salaries and incentives applied have met the fair aspect that has been following the work agreement in the company, and good work experience can help maintain the family economy and create productive employees. ABSTRAK Sektor industri di Indonesia sekarang ini mampu memimpin sektor-sektor lain dalam proses pembangunan suatu negara. Industrialisasi tersebut bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan penduduk dengan meningkatkan kualitas hidup masyarakat dan sektor industri diharapkan dapat diandalkan dan memiliki permintaan tenaga kerja yang besar. Cara dalam meningkatkan produktivitas kerja adalah perusahaan harus memperhatikan terhadap pemberian upah, insentif, dan pengalaman kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruhi produktivitas kerja dalam perspektif manajemen sumber daya insani. Temuan dalam penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel yang mempengaruhi produktivitas kerja adalah upah dan insentif. Sedangkan pengalaman kerja tidak mempengaruhi produktivitas kerja. Dan berdasarkan persepktif manajemen sumber daya insani upah dan insentif yang diterapkan telah memenuhi aspek adil yang telah sesuai kesepakatan kerja dalam perusahaan dan pengalaman kerja yang baik dapat membantu mempertahankan ekonomi keluarga dan menciptakan karyawan yang produktif
Determining the coordinates of a mobile robot in an industrial space using BLE technology based on RSSI data received from base stations
Authors: Nevliudov I.Sh. , Novoselov S.P. , Sychova O.V. , Tesliuk S.I. 
Published: August 2022

Existing global positioning technologies cannot be applied indoors, where the signal from satellites or communication towers is significantly reduced or completely absent due to signal weakening in the walls of the building. Wireless network technologies such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi can also be used in the process of local determining the mobile platforms position in industrial premises. But such methods have a problem with providing the required accuracy. The relevance of these studies is associated with solving the problem of local positioning of mobile robots in a room with an accuracy of ten centimeters. The article presents a comparative analysis of determining coordinates’ principles by the AOA, TOA, TDOA and RSSI methods. It is proposed to use BLE technologies based on the RSSI data received from base stations. Using the triangulation method, formulas are obtained for solving the problem of determining the coordinates of an object moving in space. The software and hardware complex architecture has been developed. It is proposed to use ESP32 modules as base radio stations. The RSSI value is very unstable, so the positioning accuracy will depend on the number of base stations and the additional software tools used.
MANAJEMEN STRES UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEBAHAGIAAN
Authors: Khairiyah Ummil , Rahayu Purwanti Endah , Agusti Anatia 
Published: August 2022

Memasuki babak baru dalam menyikapi wabah corona di tahun 2021, pemirintah mengeluarkan kebijakan Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat atau biasa di sebut dengan PPKM. Kebijakan PPKM yang berkepanjangan, membuat masyarakat dihadapkan pada situasi yang tidak menentu dan tidak dapat diprediksi. Kebijakan PPKM membuat masyarakat untuk tetap berada di rumah juga mengharuskan ibu dan anggota keluarga yang lain untuk mampu menyelesaikan aktifitas harian seperti belajar, bekerja dan aktifitas lainnya dari rumah. Keadaan seperti ini tentu saja menimbulkan kebosanan karena terbatasnya aktifitas yang bisa dilaksanakan. Disamping itu dengan bertambahnya jumlah korban penderita korona juga pastinya menimbulkan stres pada ibu dan anggota keluarganya. Stres merupakan bentuk dari emosi negatif yang mengakibatkan berkurangnya kebahagiaan pada individu. Melihat permasalahan yang ada, maka program pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) ini mencoba memberikan edukasi khususnya kepada ibu-ibu untuk dapat mengatasi stres sehari-hari.. Program PKM ini bertujuan untuk edukasi mengenai mengatasi stres/manajemen stres bagi ibu-ibu untuk meningkatkan kebahagiaan. Edukasi ini deberikan secara hybrid (daring&luring) dengan jumlah peserta yang terbatas dan mematuhi protokol kesehatan mengingat situasi wabah yang masih berlangsung.
Management of Tomato Diseases in Plastic House at Lamjung
Authors: Neupane S K , K C G B 
Published: August 2022

An experiment was conducted in plastic houses at three farmers’ field, each farmer as a replication, in three local levels (Sundarbazar, Gaunsahar and Besisahar) in Lamjung district during July to December 2017, to identify and manage major diseases of tomato (variety: Srijana) using chemicals and bio-pesticides. The treatments Bio-cure-B (Pseudomonas fluorescens: bio-fungicide) Bavistin Carbendazim, systemic fungicide) and Dithane M-45 (Mancozeb, contact fungicide) were applied as foliar spray. Control plot was maintained without application of any treatment. Mainly four fungal diseases, early blight (Alternaria solani), late blight (Phytopthora infestans), powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica), septoria leaf spot (Septoria lycopersici) and one bacterial disease (Xanthomonas campestris pv. Vesicatoria) were recorded. Mancozeb showed the best to control the disease incidence and severity of early blight (25%, 6.33%), late blight (18.0%, 14.34%) and septorial leaf spot (11.67%, 11.55%) repectively followed by Carbendazim, and P. fluorescens over control. However, Carbendazim was the best to control powdery mildew (6.0%, 2.0%), followed by Mancozeb and P. fluorescens over control. There were no significant effect of pesticides on bacterial leaf spot, plant height, and leaf number butconsiderable variation in fungal diseases, yield and average fruit weight.