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This paper delves into the relationship between inflation and economic growth, two pivotal elements in contemporary economic discussions. It aims to demystify and elucidate these concepts, particularly examining how they are interlinked through the development of a comprehensive econometric model. The study pays special attention to key economic indicators such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI) and the growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In addition, the paper considers the role of monetary and fiscal policies in managing inflation and fostering economic growth. This exploration not only contributes to a deeper understanding of economic dynamics but also offers valuable insights for policymakers and economists in formulating effective economic strategies.

This paper illustrates economic challenges on motherhood, womanhood, children, and the issue of GBV. It has become evident in numerous families that societal role of mothers has shifted immensely. As a result, many scholars decided to study the various components of motherhood. Hence, the objective of this paper is to comprehend motherhood in society and its acceptance in the domestic domain. Becoming a mother was not the mother’s decision, it was a response to sociocultural pressure that held women accountable pertaining to children. Women had distinct motherhood experiences, but it is kept secret from the family and society. The issue of GBV cause mothers to face immense pressure in a morally acceptable motherhood society. Therefore, mothers have a very negative perception of motherhood, particularly in a highly demanding patriarchal society.

The last decades have seen an increase in entrepreneurial development based on innovation. Having access to innovation and setting up a business in a country that can serve as an innovationenabler can increase the degree of attractiveness of that respective country. Governments around the world have adopted innovation-centered views and implemented relevant policies to serve as a driver for reaching high competitiveness and to ensure a more rapid economic and, implicitly, social progress. The aim of the paper is to present the top ten countries in the world in their evolution specific to the Global Innovation Index (GII) for the 2021-2023 period. The research methodology is based on a qualitative method. The paper shows that the top ten ranked countries in the world using this specific index remained the same for the investigated period, also maintaining a fairly constant relative position for the three years subject to analysis, Switzerland being the acknowledged leader.

The automotive industry has always represented a key sector within the economy of any country. Moreover, its significant contribution to the gross domestic product of many countries transformed this industry into one of the main pillars of the global economy. Therefore, numerous countries have built and produced various motor vehicles on different continents. The purpose of the paper is to briefly present and analyze the evolution of the world motor vehicle production on the four continents (Europe, America, Asia-Oceania, and Africa) in the period 2018-2022. The research methodology is based on a qualitative research method. The paper shows that the pre-pandemic period was a better period for the automotive industry than the pandemic period. Also, it demonstrates that AsiaOceania dominates the production hierarchy by continents.

Action nominalizations are employed in business English to attain a higher degree of condensation, abstraction, and accuracy. This paper reports on a corpus-based study of the actual usage patterns of -tion nominals in business news. In contrast to previous corpus-based studies of nominalizations, we adopt a syntactic approach and focus on the realization of the argument structure of -tion nominals. The primary aim of the paper is to shed light on the formal characteristics of the action nominalization patterns in business English, as well as to identify tendencies in the usage of -tion nominals in business writing.

This paper tackles the speaking skill, in general, and its role in language teaching and learning, focusing also on various ways of developing it, in particular by the employment of the debate technique EFL/ ESP classes. The theoretical part of the paper further deals with several definitions of the debate technique, with the classification of debates and with the advantages brought by the implementation of debates in EFL/ ESP classes – in particular as far as the enhancement of the learners’ speaking skills is concerned. The practical part of the paper proposes a case study which consists of an experiment that will highlight the benefits of the debate technique when adequately used in the Business English teaching and learning processes.

The purpose of this paper is to further strengthen the belief within the academic, professional and policy making communities about the need to speed up the adoption of Agriculture 4.0 technologies in the Romanian farms as the grassroot constituents of the national agriculture in order to secure their future competitiveness in the context of new European agricultural policies and regulations. A review of the most influential papers and the bibliometric mapping of articles on change management as well as ways to accelerate change processes through change agents is discussed. Agrinnovator is the think tank of young digital agriculture practitioners in the Romanian farms. Their public policy proposal to create The Farm Technology Officers Program in order to accelerate digitalization through relevant change agents is also discussed. Their interviews highlighted the need for government support in creating scale and impetus for the digitalization of agriculture. It is deemed to be a structural countrywide change that will happen faster if the adequate change agents are used.

In the 2022-2023 school year, about 47% of candidates were admitted to their first-choice high school, while 1.44% were not admitted to any school. This research paper explores the dynamics of Romania's educational landscape, focusing on the National Evaluation Exams in the 2022-2023 school year. The paper investigates the path of pupils who, despite obtaining passing final admission scores, were not assigned in the first admission round to an upper-secondary educational facility. Two crucial research questions guide this study: on one hand, how many of these students competed in a different county than their residential county? On the other hand, what similarities and differences exist among them in terms of performance at the National Exam and average scores in the lower-secondary educational cycle? The findings aim to shed light on the challenges and opportunities within Romania's education system.

In recent decades, although most tourists have made several trips during a year, the average length of their vacations has decreased. The tendency to reduce the average length of stay of tourists has been evident in many destinations around the world in recent years. The purpose of this paper is to conduct an analysis of how the average length of stay of tourists in the main categories of destinations in Romania has evolved over the last decade, providing details about the evolution regarding tourist destinations located in the Romanian Black Sea coastal area. Starting from the possible causes identified in this paper, of the almost continuous decrease in the average length of stay in these destinations, we consider it necessary to undertake more in-depth studies, to find out the causes of these developments, which will be the basis of future development and marketing strategies regarding the respective tourist resorts.

This paper investigates workaholism, initially identified as an uncontrollable urge to work incessantly, evolving from a positive work ethic to a recognized psychological and behavioral disorder. It explores the nuanced development of workaholism, examining its transition within professional and psychological contexts. The paper delves into the psychological factors contributing to workaholism, such as inherent personality traits and examines the role of organizational environments and societal norms in fostering workaholic behaviors. It highlights how specific workplace cultures and societal attitudes towards productivity and achievement can exacerbate workaholic tendencies. The article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of workaholism's psychological, behavioral, and socio-cultural dimensions, emphasizing the need for a shift towards balanced and sustainable work practices in modern professional environments to address workaholism and enhance overall workforce well-being and productivity.

In this scientific paper, we will conduct a multiple regression analysis using the nongovernmental credit (NGC) as the dependent variable and the inflation rate, unemployment rate and the M2 – money supply as independent variables, over a ten-year period, specifically the period of 2013-2022. The study was conducted analyzing the macroeconomic data of Romania and the purpose of this paper is to perform multiple regression analysis method to determine how turbulences such as the pandemic crisis, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the energy crisis, have impacted the nongovernmental lending activity and to find whether there is a significant association as determining factors (a correlation) between the mentioned variables.

The main purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how important it is for the Ministry of Internal Affairs to have a sufficient budget to carry out the missions entrusted by law. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has very important responsibilities in terms of maintaining public order and intervention in emergency situations. The Romanian Police, the Romanian Gendarmerie, the Romanian Border Police, which are in charge of maintaining public order, as well as the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, which is in charge of extinguishing fires and providing first aid through SMURD ambulances, are active within the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In this paper, the possible negative impacts of the application of the Government’s Emergency Ordinances regarding some fiscal-budgetary measures, adopted in 2023, will be presented.

The financial system and its components are of interest to economists, researchers and practitioners in the field of banking finance. In Romania more than 77% of the total assets of the financial system are represented by the banking component. Based on this evidence, the paper is an empirical analysis of the evolution of the volume and structure of banking assets in Romania in the period 2020-2023. By analysing the share of foreign versus domestic capital, we also wanted to draw attention to a possible risk of contagion, as external factors have emerged in recent years and are currently affecting the economic and financial balance. The motivation for this paper comes from the fact that the structure and share of foreign capital in the Romanian banking system shows how sensitive the system is to contagion risk. In the current period, when international events are happening rapidly, the study is timely.

This paper explores the impact of implementing chatbots in the internal audit process of public education entities. The study analyzes the efficiency and effectiveness of chatbots in optimizing audit operations, highlighting benefits such as increasing efficiency, improving audit quality and facilitating communication between auditors and institution staff. The results highlight the significant contributions of chatbots in reducing administrative burdens, saving resources and creating a more transparent and adaptable audit process. The paper provides relevant insights for public entities seeking to integrate emerging technologies into their internal audit practices, highlighting the importance of chatbots in the effective evolution of this field.

ISO certification is a recognition of the fact that an organization meets international standards in its field of activity. The anti-bribery management system, recommended by the ISO 37001/2016 standard, is designed to help organizations in the fight against corruption, and to build a culture of integrity and transparency aimed at reducing the incidence of bribery in organizations. Starting from the premise that a company's commitment to exemplary ethical principles in business is a critical element of any successful organization with an appreciated image, the present paper has purpose of highlighting the role played by the implementation of the anti-bribery standard in the company's strategy, as well as the benefits that are generated by its application. Ethical practices in business through the ISO 37001 certification also involve going through some stages that will be detailed and taking also into account the action of influential factors in gaining the trust of business partners, authorities and clients.

Fiscal risk can arise in countries where the government applies a tax system that has only one purpose, to bring revenue to the budget. If a country wants to attract investors from other countries, it must apply a proper tax system, without high taxes, because those investors will be tempted to migrate to other countries with a more permissive tax system, perhaps even to those countries considered tax havens. In addition to all this, an important role in implementing a tax risk-free tax system is also globalisation. Nor should we forget inflation, which can occur and lead to a high tax risk, which can result in an erosion of the income of enterprises and a decrease in profitability. The objective of the paper is to highlight the tax risk to which an enterprise is subject in various situations (inflation, globalisation) and their effects.

This paper analyzes and presents oil and gas production, exports and imports as critical business operations in globalization and internationalization in a shape of an analytical approach. The research methodology began with a literature review to the research topic then there was a focus on data analysis and description by creating a business model and framework that illustrates the connection and the trajectory between the oil and gas industry and business internationalization. The main research question is “Are oil and gas production, exports and imports critical business internationalization operations?” Some of the results showed that the business internationalization strategy needs to meet the criteria and regulations of the oil and gas business from the country of origin to the country of destination. In conclusion, oil and gas remain powerful energy sources compared to renewables due to the beneficial use. There is always a huge connection between the oil and gas industry and the oil and gas business internationalization operation since production, exports and imports are important driving factors in international trade, business internationalization and globalization.

This paper analyzes and presents Multinational Companies as a business Internationalization driving strategy with a focus on their implications for business values. The research methodology began with a literature review then there was a focus on data analysis and description. The research questions are “what are the characteristics of multinational companies for business internationalization?” And “what implications, reasons and goals are there?” Some of the results illustrated that multinational companies are very important for business internationalization since they are one of the main internationalization strategy but they may face some restrictions, losses or possible difficulties in negotiations abroad. Taxes and the unpredictable risks may make them an object to sudden losses. In conclusion, Internationalization has been so far a relevant step for companies and businesses to leave the difficulties of domestic narrow markets and similarities. Some business operations of multinational companies such as outsourcing, licensing, exports or FDIs should focus more on the contracting process and locations.

This paper examines the central role of European environmental law in promoting sustainable development, regional integration, and globalisation. It examines the evolution of European environmental law, highlighting its historical development and its importance in the European sustainable development agenda. The relationship between European environmental law and regional integration is analysed, with an emphasis on cooperation between Member States and harmonisation of national legislation. It also discusses the contribution of European environmental law to global efforts to address environmental challenges, including the convergence of international standards and the role of the EU in international negotiations and agreements.

By examining the mechanisms and practices used by the EU to promote public participation in environmental policy formulation and implementation, the study aims to highlight their importance in advancing global governance and regional cooperation for environmental protection. The paper begins with an overview of the current state of global environmental challenges and the importance of effective governance in addressing them. It highlights the growing recognition of the role of public participation in environmental policy-making and the need for inclusiveness and transparency in decision-making processes. It then examines the theoretical background to the concepts of transparency and public participation in environmental governance, highlighting their integration in international environmental agreements and the EU legal framework. The study reviews relevant literature on best practices and successful models of public participation in environmental decision-making.

This paper aims to systematically reconstruct and analyze both typical and atypical models of fraud schemes prevalent in various sectors and channels of the modern landscape. It seeks to explore and delineate the evolving tools and strategies developed to combat the spread of fraud. The primary focus is not to provide an exhaustive analysis of the entire scope of specialized literature on fraud, but rather to offer an insightful description of various forms of fraudulent behavior within a company context, highlighting their prevalence and consequences. This approach allows for a nuanced understanding of fraud dynamics, contributing significantly to the field of fraud detection and prevention.

In the intricate and interconnected global economic landscape, the presence of international economic crime poses a subtle yet profound menace to stability and equity. The objective of the present study is to uncover the concealed associations through which international economic crime exerts its influence, as well as to shed light on its impact on economic systems and global governance. by applying an bibliometric approach, our research analyzes the patterns, prevailing themes, and indirectly, the gaps in the current body of literature, thereby facilitating a deeper understanding of the dynamics and repercussions of this intricate quandary. Such an analysis is imperative for the formulation of effective policies to combat economic crime on an international scale, as well as for the enhancement of mechanisms for cross-border cooperation. Finally, this paper adds to the academic dialogue and the formulation of strategies to counter this form of crime, which is essential for ensuring a more transparent and equitable global economic environment.

The BRICS countries, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are dynamically driven emerging economies that have experienced rapid growth and significant political transformations in recent decades. This article examines the challenges and opportunities faced by the BRICS countries in enhancing governance and implementing comprehensive public administration reforms. Each country has its unique political, social, and economic context, resulting in diverse challenges. These include corruption, bureaucratic inefficiencies, lack of transparency, inadequate public service delivery, and uneven regional development. This paper aims to explore the challenges and opportunities in governance and public administration reform within the context of BRICS, the unique characteristics and commonalities of BRICS countries, identifies key challenges in governance and public administration, and proposes strategies to harness the opportunities for reform. The findings of this research provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners in BRICS countries and beyond.

On October 7, 2023, a forceful military action of the Palestinian organization Hamas in Israel triggered dreadful humanitarian consequences for Israel, which immediately adopted resolute measures against Hamas, with subsequent impact on heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East. The purpose of this article is to explore the historical context of geopolitical situation in Israel, the social, economic and political main challenges. The paper also discusses potential solutions that might prove adequate to restore the relations in the Middle East and appease the existing conflicts. The analysis explores the geopolitical considerations on foreign relations normalization processes in Middle East, with a focus on “2002 Arab Peace Initiative”. Furthermore, it presents the possible geoeconomic impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Europe, discussing the main risks for the global economy. The preliminary conclusions indicate the "two-state solution" still emerging as the most appropriate to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

Innovation has the potential to increase the competitiveness and efficiency of economies. Environmental innovation helps companies improve the use of valuable resources and generate sustainable solutions that reduce the negative impact of the economy on the environment. In this paper, we provide a background on eco-innovation and methods to measure it. The purpose of this study is to underline the importance of eco-innovation for business reputation and to identify the main discrepancies between the post-socialist countries in terms of eco-innovation. Despite significant differences between countries and economic sectors, there are not enough companies implementing eco-innovation on the scale that is needed. Of all the post-socialist countries, the Czech Republic is the best practical example for eco-innovation activities. Despite the opportunities that environmental innovation presents to companies, more efforts are required to close the implementation gap

ISO certification is a recognition of the fact that an organization meets international standards in its field of activity. The anti-bribery management system, recommended by the ISO 37001/2016 standard, is designed to help organizations in the fight against corruption, and to build a culture of integrity and transparency aimed at reducing the incidence of bribery in organizations. Starting from the premise that a company's commitment to exemplary ethical principles in business is a critical element of any successful organization with an appreciated image, the present paper has purpose of highlighting the role played by the implementation of the anti-bribery standard in the company's strategy, as well as the benefits that are generated by its application. Ethical practices in business through the ISO 37001 certification also involve going through some stages that will be detailed and taking also into account the action of influential factors in gaining the trust of business partners, authorities and clients.

In the context of contemporary debates on fiscal and economic policy, the impact of tax avoidance in the European Union was a frequently discussed topic at the negotiating table. In this paper, we followed the inflows of foreign direct investments and corporate tax collected to the state budget, trying to find out if a state with a high tax rate from the European Union could have an amortized impact of profit shifting, due to foreign direct investment inflows, also tracking how the corporate tax collected at the state budget changes, as the respective state reduces taxes. Following the research, we found out that paradoxically, as the state decreased the tax rate, corporate tax collected increased and also in certain years, the level of foreign direct investment exceeded corporate tax collected, which would indicate an amortized impact of tax avoidance.

The profound societal effects resulting from the digital revolution in Europe have completely reshaped the fabric of everyday life. This revolution is characterized by the seamless integration of digital technology into all aspects of society, influencing the way people interact, businesses function, and governments operate. Notably, it has greatly improved connectivity and access to information, fostering both innovation and economic growth. The objective of this paper is to explore the complex connection between the Digital Society and Economy Index (DSEI) and the Social Progress Index (SPI), which together provide a holistic representation of societal progress. The main aim is to establish the correlation between these indices, shedding light on how digitalization impacts different dimensions of social advancement in European countries. Through this examination, the study aims to offer valuable insights into the implications of digital transformation on the well-being of society, economic stability, and overall social development throughout Europe.

Alexandru C. Cuza (Iași, November 8, 1857 – Sibiu, November 3, 1947) was a Romanian politician, a university professor and an anti-Semitic scholar. He was the founder of the Romanian national and Christian doctrine. The purpose of this paper is to analyse Cuza’s main directions of economic thinking and his contribution to shaping a Romanian national economic doctrine.

Ion Ionescu de la Brad (Roman, June 24 / July 6, 1818 – Brad, December 16/28, 1891) was an agronomist, the founder of the Romanian agronomic education, an 1848 revolutionary, the most important Romanian agricultural economist of the 19th century. Our paper aims at emphasizing the national and original character of his economic thinking, as well as the theoretical and ideological basis of the solutions he suggested for solving the agrarian problem.

The article examines the connection between corporate culture and business ethics. Ethical considerations have grown in importance in today's corporate environment, impacting not only internal decision-making processes but also the culture of the entire corporation. This study delves into the dynamics that underlie the interplay between business ethics and organizational culture, examining how ethical principles are embedded in the values, norms, and behaviors that define an organization's identity. By synthesizing existing literature and drawing on empirical examples, the paper aims to elucidate the impact of ethical practices on the development and sustenance of a positive organizational culture and investigates the reciprocal influence, exploring how the prevailing culture within an organization can either foster or hinder the adoption and adherence to ethical principles. The results of this study should deepen our understanding of the close connection between organizational culture and business ethics, having important implications for scholars and policymakers who work to foster ethical workplace environments.

Companies face a diverse range of challenges and opportunities that have a significant impact on their long-term sustainability. This range includes factors such as climate change, resource limitations, urbanization and technological advances. Investors should evaluate the impact of these factors on companies to guide their investment choices. Stakeholders worldwide are looking to assess how companies manage sustainability risks and opportunities. They need access to standardized, comparable data, essential information in the decision-making process. The paper explores integrating sustainability standards in investment and governance, focusing on the ISSB's impact. Objectives include assessing their effectiveness for investor information, enhancing transparency, and promoting sustainable finance. The research analyzes the evolution, specific goals, and implications of these standards on decision-making and reporting.

This paper shows that the fossil fuels still account for over 60% of total global electricity generation and highlights how the current global energy crisis has placed electricity security and affordability high on the political agenda, favouring renewable solutions. The global energy landscape has changed radically since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Countries around the world have faced rising prices that have hit consumers hard, all against a geopolitical backdrop with energy security at its center and the world's dependence on fossil fuel consumption often supplied by only a few major producers. An accelerated transition to low-carbon energy sources such as renewable and nuclear sources is therefore necessary. In Europe, the ripple effects of the war were acutely felt due to the historical dependence on Russian gas imports. The risk of shortages has been and continues to be avoided through greater efforts to improve energy efficiency, deploy renewables, install heat pumps, promote energy savings and increase gas supplies.

In various analyzes of the European institutions, including in the document related to the European Semester 2020, it is found that the progress in the reform of the public administration in Romania is limited in terms of the decision-making process, the quality and the effective use of the evaluations of the impact of the regulations. Also, an effective framework for strategic and budgetary planning in the field of public administration has not yet been created. Frequent reorganizations and the excessive use of temporary management instead of contests for the appointment of managers hinder the independence of the administration.Excessive bureaucracy and diminished possibilities for providing high-quality public services negatively influence the life of the citizen and the business environment. All these aspects highlight the need for a genuine reform of the civil service. The purpose of this paper is related to the study of the expectations generated by the civil service reform in the context of the implementation of the NRRP.

Since the first industrial revolution, the world economy has passed a turmoiled path with many salient transformations that have shaped today’s human relations, commercial trades, innovation and governance. Now, humanity is going through the digital revolution, which seems to change the world even more rapidly than its predecessors. Despite the myriad of digitalisation advantages connected with this, one cannot neglect the downsides. Terms such as technostress, cyberbullying or technology addiction emerged to express the harm the accelerated digitalisation has brought into our lives. The present paper focuses on digitalisation’s effects on happiness, using a VAR model for the EU countries from 2017-2022. Despite the positive effect on economic growth underlined in the literature, a positive impulse in terms of digitalisation generates a persistent negative effect on happiness in the next three years.

In Romania, the process of recruiting civil servants suffers from obvious deficiencies in terms of attracting the most qualified individuals to the public sector.In order to correct this problem, an important measure was recently introduced - based on the Administrative Code: a new type of competition to fill vacant positions in the public administration.We refer to the "two-stage national competition" and its aim is to ensure a transparent recruitment, based on skills and merit, in direct accordance with the identified needs and requirements of the institutions.The new model was the result developed by NACS/National Agency of Civil Servants and GGS/General Secretariat of the Government in collaboration with the World Bank and is aligned to a performance-oriented general competence framework. The purpose of this paper is identified by x-raying the current reform of the recruitment and selection of civil servants, in the context of the need for a better fit between the newly recruited human resource and the requirements of the employing institutions.

Digitalisation is for sure one of the most pervasive and significant transformations that humanity has undergone in the last decade. Technology changed how we see and relate to the world, the interhuman relationships and represented an essential catalyst for innovation and development. The paper aims to analyse the relationship between digitalisation (overall and its components) and happiness in European countries from 2017-2022 using an OLS naïve panel model and Granger causality. The results show that, overall, digitalisation has a negative impact on happiness. At the same time, Internet user skills, Fixed broadband coverage, Mobile broadband, and E-government seem to be the digitalisation components with the most significant impact on happiness.

This study underscores the vital importance of conducting a census to obtain accurate population data, crucial for informed decision-making in various domains. Censuses are pivotal national events, requiring effective promotion. Adapting to technological advancements and societal needs is imperative, with a shift from traditional paper questionnaires to digital tools for enhanced data quality and reduced costs. The 2021 census in Romania, organized amid the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced unique challenges and transformed communication strategies. Evolving public attitudes, influenced by factors like census complexity, question sensitivity and time constraints, underscore the need for adaptable communication and promotion approaches. This research sheds light on census promotion dynamics, social media engagement, and public perceptions, offering valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and government agencies striving to enhance census efforts and build public trust in an increasingly digital age.

Web scraping has numerous applications. It can be used complementary with APIs to extract useful data from web pages. For instance, commercial data is abundant, but not always relevant as it is presented on websites. In this paper, we propose the usage of web scraping techniques (namely, two popular libraries – BeautifulSoup and Selenium) to extract data from web and other Python libraries and techniques (vaderSentiment, SentimentIntensityAnalyzer, nltk, n consecutive words) to analyze the reviews and obtain useful insights from this data. A web scraper is built in which prices are extracted and variations are tracked. Furthermore, the reviews are extracted and analyzed in order to identify the relevant opinions, including complaints of the customers.

The paper addresses aspects and challenges from the economic and social realities of one of the largest companies in Resita, with the largest number of employees and with a focus on the tradition of steelmaking in Resita. The choice of the title and these approaches are considered relevant for the scope and results of the proposed research and analysis, for the generation of realistic conclusions and recommendations but also some premises for future research in the field of human resources management and not only. Complexity, pertinence and relevance reside also in tradition, continuity in activity, longevity and stability in leadership positions, alignment with legislation, rules and principles, managerial professionalism, prompt response to challenges, strategic vision and economic resilience.

The period of the Covid-19 pandemic is a special one, it is a period in which governments around the world have allocated large sums to social protection spending, when many parts of the economy have seen a reduction or even closure of activity. The present paper is structured as empirical research that analyses longitudinally and cross-sectionally social protection expenditure with the purpose of identifying those countries in the EU that have significantly increased this expenditure and to see whether in the last decade the growth rates are significant. So, we found that at EU-27 level, the social protection spending has expanded and intensified during the pandemic and that the governments have adopted measures to support vulnerable groups.

The paper aims to highlight the way in which social groups influence voting behavior. For centuries, the individual's behavior has been influenced by several categories of internal or external factors, one of them being the social groups they belong to. The specialized literature sheds light on the complex mechanisms by which the behavior at the polls is influenced by the group to which it belongs. In order to achieve the purpose of the research, we used a sociological survey based on a questionnaire, which has three identification questions and six content questions. The questionnaire contains three identification questions and six content questions. The collected data were analyzed and interpreted, later, following the application of the research methodology,we formulated the research conclusions.

The dynamic of the online environment, consumer behavior and marketing practices that came along with the globalization, have created a complex landscape which underlines the importance of adapting marketing approach to the specific local market. The aim of the research is to find which of the online advertising methods has a bigger impact on the customers` final purchase decision. The study wants to be an observation for analyzing the effectiveness and impact of online advertising tools on Romanian market consumers. In terms of research design, we opted for the quantitative method, and we applied a survey on 200 respondents. The quantitative analysis indicated important differences in the way online advertising channels affect respondents' buying decisions. The study reveals insights into how consumers interact with online messages and campaigns. The paper wants to be a tool for future researchers in the field of Romanian consumers` preferences and behavior.

This research endeavor explores employees’ perception of corporate sustainable development across its three fundamental dimensions – economic, social and environmental. To assess the primary research directions linked to the subject, a quantitative bibliometric analysis of the literature was conducted by selecting the key aspects of the topic within a significant body of publications indexed in the Web of Science database, consisting of a total of 1.031 scientific documents. Subsequent data analysis was carried out using the bibliometric networking software VOSviewer version 1.6.19. This was accomplished through the mapping of keyword co-occurrence, co-citation of referenced papers, as well as collaborative authorship, revealing the prominent areas of investigation associated with the topic under examination.

This paper explores the analysis of consumer perception in the context of services provided by the Casa Ecologica Guesthouse. The study investigates how customers perceive the quality, sustainability, and overall experience offered by this ecologically oriented guesthouse. The obtained results provide a profound understanding of customer expectations and satisfaction, thus offering valuable perspectives for the continuous improvement of services within the ecological hospitality sector.

The purpose of the research is to identify the preference, motivation, attitude and satisfaction of consumers towards the resorts found in the Semenic Tourist Area. The paper presents the results obtained through direct research, respectively an occasional survey using the questionnaire, through used to identify if there is tourist demand, what is the frequency of consumption and what budget is reserved for a minimum stay, respectively the attitude of consumers regarding the main sources of information when choosing a tourist accommodation structure, depending on unit type, classification, rates and payment methods. At the same time, the preference for purchasing tourist services, the motivation, the selection criteria used when choosing a tourist accommodation structure, the degree of satisfaction with the basic and additional services offered, the degree of satisfaction with the natural environment, road transport and cable installations, tourist routes, ski slopes, facilities for entertainment and relaxation were also identified.

The research paper aims to bring into discussion the theoretical approaches of corporate governance but also to identify, through specialized literature, the existing relationships between corporate culture and the governance process improvement as well as the effects of management's orientation towards innovation in terms of organizational culture in the development of effective corporate governance systems, based on generally accepted rules or principles. The study highlights the complexity of governance, as a result of innovative business models capable of integrating economic, social, cultural, ethical pillars and to generate for stakeholders a unitary information systems. The balance mandatory for organizations to optimally fulfill the set objectives can be achieved all the more easily as corporate responsibility becomes part of the thinking of all members of the organization and responsibility and accountability towards all stakeholders is directed from the inside out.

This paper shows the fluctuations of tourist demand for the destination Romania over the last three decades (1990-2022) and explains their complex economic, social and political causes. Tourism was probably the economic sector most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, tourism has quickly picked up after lifting the restrictions of the pandemic period. The significant increase of tourism demand in recent times is the effect of implementing coherent action plans, coordinated nationally and supported by certain government measures to encourage the tourism industry, such as the investments in tourism infrastructure and in Romanian destinations’ marketing and promotion. Tourism will contribute significantly to Romania’s economic growth and development. The focus will be on the quality and diversity of tourist offer for the incoming visitors. Given the current conditions, generated by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, a doubling of foreign tourist arrivals and an increase in the average length of their stay are expected for the next 10 years.

The growing popularity of AI application raises questions regarding the role AI should play across all business divisions. This study attempts to explore how resilient are the recruiters to AI at Randstad Sourceright, a global talent solutions leader. According to the Randstad culture, the greatest outcomes come from integrating the power of modern technology with the human component in order to help people and businesses reach their full potential. (Randstad global guidelines, 2019, p.1.). However, the existing debate around AI can discourage recruiters for using AI-Tools. In this research, it was surveyed a number of 100 employees from Randstad Sourceright in order to explore their opinion toward AI-Tools. The paper concludes that employees at Randstad are interested in AI- tools and the benefits they may provide when incorporated into their job, yet they are hesitant to trust AI technologies and are often mindful of the possible issues they may cause.

The quality of tourism services depends to a very large extent on the work of employees and also on human resource management, which has the role of ensuring that the work is carried out in the best possible conditions for maximum efficiency. The importance of human resource management in this sector lies in the many advantages it offers, particularly in terms of competitiveness. In this respect, human resource management has a responsibility to obtain, select, motivate, educate and develop, reward and retain its employees. The purpose of this paper is to indicate the importance of human resources in modern tourism. In order to carry out the research, official statistical data provided at European level on the development and type of employees in the tourism industry were analysed, as well as the extent to which human resource management strategies can influence these data were analysed.