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The problem of demarcation between science and pseudoscience, although old, it was made central to debates about the nature of science in 1962 by Karl Popper. In this current climate of the pandemic, anti-vaccine theories and fake news, it is imperative that one distinguishes between science, bad science and pseudoscience. In this paper I analyse and discuss a number of arguments related to this debate mainly from Sven Ove Hansson's paper, 'Science and Pseudo-Science' (2021). The Swedish thinker argues for the importance of identifying subtle differences between bad science, non-science, un-science and pseudoscience. I claim that in this debate the starting point is a careful analysis of well-known examples. I conclude that understanding the demarcation between those domains and the unmasking of pseudoscientific theories is vital for negotiating both the social and the scientific landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The year 2022 has represented a real technological breakthrough in the creative industry with digital art generators. Particularly notable art generators were Dall-E 2 and Midjourney, which were used to generate the covers of publications such as The Atlantic and The Economist, and Cosmopolitan. This paper aims to explore how this technology can be used in the context of satirical material or internet hoaxes. DailyWrong's articles and Website contents quantitative and qualitative analysis reveals that Artificial Intelligence can be used to generate humorous material, although still in its incipiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Albania, like other countries in the region, has been aspiring to join the EU for two decades. In different periods of the last 20 years, it has taken steps back and forth along the process towards membership. Therefore, in this context, the present paper will analyse the Albanian perspective, having in focus the promotion of human rights standards in lights of its integration into the European Union. The aim of this paper is to comprehend the evolution of Albania in relation to human rights in light of the EU integration perspective and demonstrate that Albania has yet a very long road ahead to become part of the European Union. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper highlights a series of forms of community participation in the case of a Romanian rural community that has a welldefined cultural identity and carries out numerous activities aimed at creating cultural vitality. The main purpose of the paper is to highlight a series of data and reflections derived from the field research carried out over the past years using the ethnographic method, as well as to interpret research data on the basis of a theoretical model developed by Mataritta-Cascante and Brennan (2012). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Given the need to assign categories while also fostering free thought when conducting research, the aim of this paper is to highlight how the third and fourth age categories are addressed risks inducing ageism in the current ageing society. Considering the role that language plays in the construction of the world (Berger & Luckmann, 1966), this literature review aims to identify the ways that the third and fourth age categories have been applied in social science research. Therefore, the potential to avoid the dichotomization of old age necessarily lies in placing things in context so that we comprehend the complexity of old age, e.g., the third or fourth age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in communication and its effects on the market for creative jobs are covered in this article. While AIgenerated pictures offer numerous advantages, such as efficiency and flexibility, the article emphasizes that they can have ethical consequences, such as deceit, stereotyping, illicit data usage, and intellectual property infringement. The essay goes into further detail on the problems of copyright, artistic credit, and imitation when using AI to create artworks. The dispute over whether robots can actually produce works of art or can only imitate human creativity is also discussed in the essay, raising concerns about the very nature of creativity. The paper concludes by highlighting the significance of analyzing the ethical implications of emerging technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In several litigations at the European level, either before the Court of Justice of the European Union or the European Court of Human Rights, the issue of the LGBT persons' fundamental rights was raised. Romania was targeted by several recent cases such as "Coman" or "Buhuceanu". Our paper analyzes the particularities of these cases, their effects in the legal order and the challenges of a legislative, administrative and judicial system that is constantly adapting to guarantee fundamental rights in a non-discriminatory manner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to bring to attention certain optional reasons for refusing the execution of a European arrest warrant, situations in which the courts can defeat the principle of mutual recognition and trust between the judicial authorities of the European Union states, which represents the "cornerstone" of judicial cooperation in criminal matters. The judicial enforcement authorities cannot refuse to execute a European arrest warrant except for reasons resulting from the Council Framework Decision No. 2002/584/JAI of 13 June 2002, however, in practice, the optional reasons for non-execution often raised problems, the wording of article 4 and article 4a leaving a margin in the judgment of the courts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Children's rights are threatened by conflicts around the world. International humanitarian law provides general protection to children in war, whether they are civilians or combatants and, as it is known, children have the right to protection and freedom from war. The rights of children in conflict are the shared responsibility of IOs, NGO's and the international community. The paper is focused on highlighting the children's rights in conflict according to international humanitarian law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As a field of forensic science, graphoscopy studies the legalities of writing and develops methods for examining and identifying the person who forged a document or signature. The identification is made on the basis of an expertise carried out by an expert in the field, ordered by the competent bodies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the balance between professional and personal life among social workers in Bihor County. Factors influencing this balance, as well as modalities to maintain this balance, are explored. The research methodology involves interview-based surveys with 29 social workers from various organizations from the public and private sector. The study reveals a fragile work-personal life balance because of long working hours, overload with tasks and fatigue. The imbalance leads to stress and conflicts. Findings highlight that the support offered by family is an important factor in maintaining this balance among social workers. Also, there is the need for organizational support through flexible schedules and training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Non-governmental organizations play an extremely important role in society, intervening subsidiarily for the welfare of society. This paper describes the results of an exploratory qualitative research, the objective of which is to identify the difficulties and challenges faced by non-governmental organizations, challenges that can generate opportunities for their development. The research was carried out between 2020-2022, on a number of 15 non-governmental organizations from Brasov county. Data collection was carried out through semistructured interviews. The interviews were carried out with people from the management structures of the non-governmental organizations. The results of the research show that the main difficulties of nongovernmental organizations are related to the lack of money, the lack of human resuourses and barriers in promoting the services offered. As opportunities, we can note the development of organisations through reinvention and interdisciplinarity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Romanian Ombudsman (the Romanian People's Advocate) is an autonomous and independent public authority, as provided for by the law on the organization and functioning of this public institution, which is not part of any of the three powers in the state - legislative, executive and judicial. The decision of the constitutional legislator not to include this public institution in any of the three classic powers was determined, in our opinion, by the desire, but also the need, to configure an impartial institution that would exercise its constitutional and legal role with complete objectivity. In this context, through this paper, we propose to analyse, through specific research methods, such as the comparative, sociological, teleological method, if the way of appointing and, respectively, of revoking the head of this institution is one that does not affect this role, risking politicizing the institution of the Ombudsman. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to discuss and thoroughly analyze, aided using content analysis and make use of certain theoretical support available regarding primary social learning, approximately how many and what certain events in a child's life can affect his or her behavior. We discuss how Albert Bandura's experiment involving the Bobo Clown doll revealed some troubling aspects no matter their age or even intellectual capacities. All these behaviors can, unfortunately, irreversibly affect a child's harmonious development, both psychologically as well as emotionally. Virtual liberty also poses as a threat in this case. This article proposes to take a deeper look into this phenomenon, constructing a base that starts early historically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we will present the results of research whose main purpose was to analyse the associations between couple satisfaction and some predictors as: attachment, gender, age, marital status, and educational attainment. In the first part, we will briefly present the literature consulted and the most relevant ideas. The second section is devoted to the methodology. The results showed that people with a secure attachment style have high couple satisfaction, women are more satisfied in the relationship compared to men, adults have lower relationship satisfaction as they get older, people with higher education are more satisfied in the couple, and unmarried people are also more satisfied with the couple relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The integration, at national level, of the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights may open the subject of a dispute in relation to a contrary jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court, regarding the protection of human rights. This paper integrates the possible disputes and proposes ways of solving them, as well as proposals for improving the dialogue of European states regarding the jurisdictional protection of human rights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although the adversarial principle is specific to the phase of preliminary chamber and the trial phase, there are situations in which this general principle of law is also applicable to the criminal prosecution phase. This paper proposes to capture the applicability of art. 100 CPA, by reporting the possibility of the suspect or the defendant to propose the administration of evidence during the criminal prosecution phase. We will dissect the issue of the administration of evidence at the request of the suspect or the accused in the criminal prosecution phase, taking into account the provisions of the criminal procedure code, but also the European provisions applicable to the topic tackled here. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The state is that form of organization specific to human society even today, although several thousand years have passed since it was set up in the Ancient Orient. Over time the concept of state has evolved, perhaps even sometimes didn't evolved, on the contrary, but it has certainly undergone complex adaptations generated by the challenges that have arisen over different historical periods, as well as by historical, political, social, economic, cultural phenomena, etc. Nowadays, globalization is a phenomenon or even a complex process generated by a multitude of causes, shared, more or less, by human society, but whose existence and effects can neither be ignored nor denied. In this briefly presented context, are witnessing the encounter of two different concepts, perhaps even antagonistic, concepts, namely the state and globalization. These two concepts and more had to find a way to live together. We ask ourselves, however, whether this coexistence between the state and globalization is a temporary compromise or in time the nation-states will disappear leaving the place of another form of organization that responds better to globalization or, on the contrary, we will return to the classic nation-states, abandoning or diminishing the effects of globalization? We ask ourselves if nations, especially in the current international context, are ready to abandon the states they have created in favour of a multinational but unique international community? Using methods of scientific research, such as the comparative, historical or teleological method, by this paper we aim to identify possible answers to the previous questions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Environmental law, in the current context of society's evolution, is a highly topical discipline. The study of this discipline is not easy, being made difficult by the great diversity of environmental protection fields and implicitly the legislation. Also, the teaching of this discipline is challenging, requiring the adaptation of classic teaching methods but also the finding of new tools. The present paper, starting from the presentation of some technical aspects of the discipline that produce barriers in the teachinglearning process, presents the author's experience in using (i) the project, as a personalized teaching method and (ii) complementary online information resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The certificate of inheritance is the final act of the notary succession procedure which serves as proof of quality of heir and the property right of the accepted heirs over the goods of the successor mass, in the amount awarded to each heir. Doctrine and specialty literature continue to express controversy regarding this notary act, even in the light of new provisions of the Civil Code. Consequently, the current paper aims to analyse the legal nature and the probative value of the certificate of inheritance, regarding the internal legal provisions as well as the European ones, by considering the decisions of national courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to provide a detailed analysis of the differences between the offence of embezzlement provided for in Article 295 of the Criminal Code and the offence of abuse of office provided for in Article 297 of the Criminal Code in terms of relevant doctrine and jurisprudence. The frequency of committing misfeasance in office, in particular, the two offences under consideration, gives rise to constant debate on the subject of the article. We have also set out to analyse how the judicial authorities have changed their view in some cases after the Constitutional Court's decision no. 405/2016, which brought some divergences concerning acknowledging the offence of embezzlement instead of the offence of abuse of office. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Constitutional control in Romania implies the obligation of the courts to apply the decisions of the Constitutional Court and may involve the disciplinary sanctioning of judges for non-compliance with these decisions. Some judges considered that this mechanism may affect their independence, especially if the EU law may come into conflict with the decisions of the Constitutional Court. Our paper highlights that a proper understanding of the constitutional control underlines the essential role of the Constitutional Court for the protection of the democratic state and of the values of the European Union through its dialogue with the CJEU and with the national courts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Domestic violence is a social problem that deeply affects all countries in the world. Even though most societies are against it, and even more so, condemn any act of violence against women, the reality is often hidden or simply overlooked. This type of abuse causes serious traumatic consequences for both women and children, whether they are directly involved or not. This phenomenon is both a social and a health problem. The research focused on identifying the factors that influence women that are victims of domestic violence to remain with their aggressor. The research instrument is the interview, applied to 10 subjects, female victims of domestic violence. The results confirmed the hypotheses established at the beginning of the paper: family influence, financial dependence, low level of education and children are the main factors that influence victims to remain in an abusive relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In their work, social workers in mental health services experience a high level of work-related stressors. The literature considers that resilience helps social workers to cope effectively with pressures, learn from their experience and develop personally and professionally. This paper presents the results of a qualitative study involving 16 social workers working with adults with mental and intellectual disabilities in different services in Bihor County. The results of the study highlight the importance of developing resilience as a factor coping with stress. The development of resilience is based on the relationship between social workers and the work environment. Organisations contribute by creating a suitable working environment, offering support, etc. Personal characteristics such as self-esteem, adaptability, hopefulness, sense of humour, coping based on problem approach and less focused on emotions, initiative, creativity, but also social skills and the development of supportive relationships and openness to new experiences, are key elements in this context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents the results of qualitative research on the work of social workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected by applying an interview guide, to which 18 social workers responded. The results of the research, interpreted through storytelling, refer to how social workers perceived the measures taken by the government during the pandemic and its influence on their work with the beneficiaries. Difficulties during the pandemic, Positive aspects of the pandemic and Roles of social workers in the pandemic are also presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the most well-known marital typologies in the study of lasting marriages was developed by John Cuber and Peggy Harroff (1965), which is used as the main theoretical framework in the present analysis. I collected data using the technique of the individual, semi-structured, face-toface interview and participatory, uncontrolled, hidden observation. This paper highlights some specific features of marital conflicts in different types of marital relationships. I also underline that marital partners, to a different extent, focus either on the pragmatic or the emotional benefits of marriage and this priority influences their behaviours during their conflictual situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The reason this research topic is of interest lies in the fact that the first year after birth is a major transition for all parents, especially for the mothers. Thus, the objective of the present paper is to analyse certain psychosocial factors surrounding new mothers during this period and the way in which they can accentuate feelings of incapacity and powerlessness that can contribute to the development of low self-esteem and a negatively perceived body image. These factors can adversely impact the postpartum period. Furthermore, this topic has been very little explored in the Romanian population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article aims to illustrate the attempts and the obstacles to reform the EU. Starting with an analysis of the increasing urge of renewing the EU legal structure, this article will highlight the rising interest within the European institutions to involve the citizens and the civil society in the process of renew through a new original tool; in a second step, it will briefly present the architecture of the CoFoE and its hybrid format which combines institutional negotiations and citizen participation. Hence it will focus on obstacles to the reforms proposed by the Conference. In the end, the article draws some critical conclusions regarding the future outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article begins with the conceptual delimitations of the concepts: primary victimization, secondary victimization, direct victims and indirect victims, secondary and tertiary victims. Several European Directives are analyzed, as well as the Istanbul Convention regarding the regulations of this notion, but also the recommendations to avoid this type of victimization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores Hungary's digital transformation in public administrative procedures with a focus on client-centric services. Digitalization prioritizes electronic contact and online submissions rather than full procedure automation, emphasizing the digital realm of official procedures from the client's perspective. It delves into the normative aspects of digital solutions on decision-making, highlighting prevalent automatic decision-making in registrative acts and decision-type documents, with emerging automation in factual production. Despite technical advancements, the legal system must adapt promptly to digitization without being overwhelmed by it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The issue of sex trafficking and of commercial sexual exploitation of children is not a new one, it represents a serious concern at international level, considering the enhancement of this phenomenon. The development of information and communication technologies, and the evolution of the Internet, contribute to the growth of illegal activities involving children, including such offences as prostitution, child trafficking, sexual exploitation by means of technologies of information and communications, pornography and sexual tourism. In this field, states must constantly strive to update the domestic legislation and to reconfigure the legal framework which must be adapted to the social reality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

At the core of EU's complex agenda stands the Cohesion Policy, which has been renewed for the following stage, namely 2021-2027. The new cohesion policy places great focus on the territorial sustainable development, particularly for cities, by introducing a supplementary objective titled "Europe closer to Citizens". The present article offers an analysis of the main elements of this renewed agenda on sustainable development of the cities and the instruments to reinforce convergence of its implementation, across European local communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The European Ethical Charter on the use of AI in judicial systems approaches in a holistic way the integration of judicial policies by including precise provisions in national legislations, and for judicial bodies and legal professionals - the thinking and testing of the tools used, because AI is not confused with digitization. The use of AI must respect the principles included in the Charter, the fundamental rights and freedoms laid down in the CFREU, in order to ensure the feasibility of the data legal framework for the application of AI, in accordance with the standards imposed by the Council, democracy and the rule of law. The aim is to increase the efficiency of justice and set limits to the use of AI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Good governance is a goal for all European states, but the method of implementation is different from state to state. This study aims to observe what is, in the view of the Romanian Government, the way to reach good governance, analyzing the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) which Romania developed in 2021 and which it is currently implementing. What are the measures proposed in this Plan? Do Romanian governors act in convergence with the objectives set at Union level? We will establish this at the end. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chat-GPT being Generative AI, is known for its writing potential. ChatGPT's capabilities to generate text, answer questions, and engage in meaningful conversations is growing exponentially, offering immense potential for both personal and business applications. This transformation is impacting society, raising concerns in copyrights about the AI generated content. Authors and platforms should adopt practices that transparently acknowledge the contributions of both humans and AI. It will help ensure that the produced content is consistent with moral guidelines. Major risks posed by ChatGPT, their legal and ethical implications, findings, and tentative solutions are shared in this research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Environmental protection is close related with environmental education. Environmental education is as necessary in the educational system as outside it. The present study, starting from the perception of the representatives of the local rural public administration and the citizens of the rural communities on environmental protection issues: (i) highlights the need for information and education in the field of environmental protection, especially with regard to environmental legislation and waste management; (ii) demonstrates the usefulness of environmental educational projects and the use of open educational resources, as resources that can be easily adapted to the real needs of education and information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Career management is a concept of interest at present for organizations that aim to maintain staff employment in the long term, with the expected performance. This study looks at aspects of artistic career management within a musical theatre. The empirical research approach includes an analysis of how the artistic career is managed, starting with the studies followed by the activities that employees carry out today and projections for the future. The results of the study show that the studies completed by respondents are compatible with the current job, and the general perception of career is related to the exercise of passion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent innovations in the field of cleanliness announce remarkable efficiency that influences the way work is organized, the way people interact, and transforms perceptions of social organization. Cleaning standards are increasingly higher as social contexts demand it. These new technologies that enter the world of dirty work promise transparency and safety for beneficiaries, cost efficiency, and the possibility of reducing physical activity for workers. Examining the role that innovations have in the field of cleanliness, providing a comprehensive perspective on the effects and perceptions of users, presents a beautiful fairy tale that brings the outcome of a context related to control, stress, and the fear of tomorrow. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent studies have emphasized the importance of children's ability to control their behaviours, thoughts, and emotions. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between behavioural selfregulation, motor coordination and social-emotional competencies in Romanian preschool children. We assessed 120 preschoolers using measures of behavioural self-regulation, gross motor coordination, and socialemotional competencies. Results revealed that there are no significant relations between behavioural self-regulation and gross motor coordination, nor between behavioural self-regulation and social-emotional skills. Interestingly, no gender differences emerged in terms of behavioural selfregulation, gross motor coordination, and social competencies. The only gender-related difference was found concerning emotional competencies, with girls outperforming boys. Further studies should investigate longitudinally the relations among these constructs, and also in relations with other factors, such as the preschool setting, the socio-economic status, and children's academic achievement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Today, social media platforms are widely used by individuals, organizations and companies who want to promote themselves and interact with different audiences. Based on a quantitative content analysis procedure, this research aimed to discover how effectively the NGOs from Brașov county, active in the social services field, use social media platforms to attract community engagement. A total score of effective use was calculated for each NGO. Our findings suggest that nonprofit organizations have low levels of effective social media use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Among the factors that directly contribute to the success of a search, a central place is occupied by psychological factors, factors whose knowledge, by the judicial body, is absolutely necessary. The exact outline of the issue of psychology implies, from the very beginning, emphasizing the distinction between the psychology of the person conducting the search and the psychology of the searched. This distinction is imposed by the fact that we are in front of a procedural act, somewhat similar (of course on psychological grounds) to listening to the accused or the defendant. In this "duel", we can see that not only the criminal investigation body seeks to notice the way of thinking and behaviour of the searched person, but also the searched person, especially if he is a well-versed person, will try to put himself in the position of the person coming to search, when he hides the objects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article surveys the impact of some international conventions and agreements on the manner of cross-border funerals. Nowadays it is common that the deceased had gone to live abroad to work or study there while maintaining a close connection with the country of origin where the funeral should take place. Thus, the topicality of this article's theme emerges from the foregoing. Because of the increasing mobility of citizens, it is necessary to analyse the international legal framework to see how the context can limit in certain cases the manner of funerals. The main conclusion is that cross-border funerals are affected by some specific constraints that must be taken into account by the families of the dearly departed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study aims to offer an integrated vision on the origin, legal nature and the effects which occur in the field of specific relations of civil law, from the perspective of comparative law by valorizing the specific research methods which define the institution of the right of first offer. Theoretical approaches with practical implications of continental law and Anglo-Saxon law were considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The management of packaging and packaging waste, a component of the environmental protection strategy, determined the development of rules at the European Union level since 1975. The diversification of packaging types and the increase in the amount of waste required finding new ways to improve waste management. For this, however, it is necessary to ensure an effective selective collection of packaging waste, and not only that. This article presents the new challenges of the guarantee-return system in Romania from the perspective of the obligations imposed on economic operators in the collection, transport and recycling of packaging subject to this system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

From a communication perspective, it can be considered that the identity of a brand is defined by the one who transmits the message, while the image of it is the actual image developed in the mind of the receiver. Brand identity is how the brand owner wants it to be perceived, but on the other hand, brand image is how the brand is perceived. The present study highlights some of the structures associated with brands and places, clarifying, from a theoretical point of view, the two important characteristics related to the universe of brands, namely identity and image. These are analysed from the perspective of the conditioning of places, through identity (e.g., local, national) and national stereotypes (with various connotations on the image of the respective place). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article addresses the topic of road safety in the area of educational units, respectively the effect of road traffic. The aim of the study is to clearly highlight the causality between road accidents involving children as victims and road systematization. To achieve our main objectives, we used as a research method the analysis of documents: Road Accident Database, an application of the Romanian Police in which all traffic incidents registered in Romania are implemented, according to the criteria of Mehedinti County, student quality, road category (national, county, communal), the location of the school unit in the vicinity of the public road and the production of the traffic incident. One of the factors that decisively influences the quality of road traffic, therefore, implicitly the risk in traffic, is the public road network. The specialized studies, as well as the available international statistics, show that the main categories exposed to the risk of road accidents resulting in deaths and serious injuries are: pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and mopeds, in other words, the category known in specialized practice as "the most vulnerable traffic participants". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The emergence in the field of work for the young graduates of vocational school is less studied in Romania. The present study is a longitudinal one and captures the evolution of the perception of the students of a dual vocational school about career and profession from the beginning of schooling until before graduation, given that this generation of students studied more online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the differences in perception between the two rounds of questionnaires, the study also presents the situation of professional insertion of this generation, three months after the completion of professional studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Social anxiety is one of the anxiety disorders that strongly interferes with daily life, having a high prevalence rate among the general population. Although it has a vast number of untoward side effects, it is well known that a small percentage of people with anxiety disorder require or benefit from the treatment of this disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy managed through the Internet is a modern intervention technique for social phobia. The trial detailed in this work investigates the efficiency of an online intervention for the reduction of social anxiety-related symptoms. After the first evaluation, 76 people were diagnosed with social anxiety and they have been randomly placed in two groups: the experimental group, receiving active treatment and the control group, which was considered as a waiting list, mainly because after the study had been finished, these participants got the active treatment as well. Out of the entire study, in this article we will present only the evolution of the social anxiety level of these participants, after the treatment modules had been applied during the program. Similar studies done in Sweden, Australia and Switzerland support the efficacy of the cognitive-behavioral interventions applied online. Therefore, this study contributes to the consolidation of knowledge, regarding the efficacy of online interventions for the reduction of social anxiety, also forming an additional argument for the growth of online treatment accessibility in Romania. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]