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The paper presents the results of the cavitational erosion research carried out on two stainless steels intended for the manufacture of parts strongly subjected to cavitation, such as the vanes and rotors of hydraulic turbines and pumps. In accordance with the new trends, to reduce carbon below 0.1%, for both categories the carbon content was kept at the value of 0.038%. The researches are carried out in the Cavitation Erosion Research Laboratory of the Politehnica University of Timisoara, on the magnetostrictive vibrating device with a nickel tube. The behaviour and resistance to cavitation erosion are evaluated based on the comparison of curves and specific parameters with those of OH12NDL stainless steel, as a reference for the parts subjected to cavitation, as well as on the basis of microstructural images, obtained by optical and electron microscopy. The results show similarities and differences of microstructural damage between the two steels. The comparison of the specific curves and the values of the reference parameters, with those of the reference steel OH12NDL, shows that both steels can be successfully used in the manufacture of vanes and rotors of hydraulic machines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The 8b/10b IBM encoding scheme is used in a plethora of communication technologies, including USB, Gigabit Ethernet, and Serial ATA. We propose two primitive-based structural designs of an 8b/10b encoder and two of an 8b/10b decoder, all targeted at modern AMD FPGA architectures. Our aim is to reduce the amount of resources used for the implementations. We compare our designs with implementations resulting from behavioral models as well as with state-of-the-art solutions from the literature. The implementation results show that our solutions provide the lowest resource utilization with comparable maximum operating frequency and power consumption. The proposed structural designs are suitable for resource-constrained data communication protocol implementations that employ the IBM 8b/10b encoding scheme. This paper is an extended version of our paper published at the 2022 International Symposium on Electronics and Telecommunications (ISETC), Timisoara, Romania, 10–11 November 2022. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents a case study in which a dynamic simulation modeling (DSM) calculation was carried out to assess the energy performance of a building in Giroc, a locality adjacent to the city of Timișoara, using the VABI Elements software. The characteristics were determined based on which the HVAC equipment was selected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Glazed elements play an important role in total energy consumption of buildings. They significantly influence total energy consumption through energy consumption for heating and cooling, ventilation and lighting. To optimize these consumptions, the glazed elements must be treated taking into consideration several characteristics, namely: thermal transmittance, degree of transparency and solar factor. Moreover, the choice of glazed elements must be studied and calibrated by the type of building but also by location, from a climatic point of view. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the main characteristics of glazed elements and the ways in which these can be measured. The equipment and its operation are presented as well as examples of measurements performed on different types of glazed elements. Also, the paper presents a case study that includes the thermal balance performed on a building in Timisoara taking into account the characteristics of the measured glazed elements. In order to highlight their importance, a parametric study of the transmittance and the solar factor was performed, taking into account the investment costs, respectively, the cost over the life of the investment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Romania, one of the countries with the largest Roma community in Europe, the gap between the majority population and the Roma minority continues to be wide. The paper explores whether there is a sustainability of traditional Roma occupations and crafts or whether we are witnessing a continuous occupational dynamic. The objective of the research is to identify the patterns of traditional and non-traditional economic activities practised in Roma communities in two cities: Timişoara and Cluj-Napoca. The research hypothesis investigates whether there is a wide range of economic activities in analyzed Roma communities, where traditional activities tend to have a negligible share and dynamics compared to non-traditional ones. Also, we analyze whether traditional activities remain relevant in Roma communities and whether they represent a significant occupational resource in the case of external migration. The following statistical hypotheses are presented: there are significant differences between members of Roma communities in Timisoara and Cluj-Napoca. These are observed in the choice of practising non-traditional-traditional economic activities in the country. There are significant differences between members of Roma communities in Timisoara and Cluj-Napoca in the practice of traditional versus non-traditional occupations according to ethnic subgroup membership. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to see the differences between the investment costs and the energy efficiency for two types of roofs for a 2-storey house located in Timisoara, Romania. The paper contains a comparison of the costs and energy demand between a pitched roof and a flat roof. The energy demand will be calculated using the stationary method with a modeling program. The study focuses only on the effects of choosing between the two types of buildings roofs, so the dimensions of buildings, characteristics of the buildings envelope (exterior walls, windows and doors, ground floor slab) and the installation systems remain the same. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper provides the theoretical background for a case study on idiomatic expressions building on the lexical and conceptual domains of food and health. The study was conducted in a collaborative effort between two universities (The University of Life Sciences 'King Michael I' from Timisoara and the 'Victor Babeș' University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Timisoara, Romania). The participants are learners of English or Romanian as a foreign language who study medicine and the life sciences in the two universities. Mixed groups consisting of international students from both universities were included in the case study presented in an additional paper we also propose on the topic. This preliminary discussion explores ways in which idiomatic vocabulary in our fields of interest might be used in teaching foreign language classes. Additionally, the follow-up we are elaborating for an indepth study focuses more on particular types of activities to kindle language learners' interests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The reduction, reuse, collection and recovery of recyclable materials are sustainable behaviors and people's awareness of them plays an important role in implementing strategies and policies in this field. The quantitative analysis performed on a group of 816 students of Politehnica University of Timisoara, aimed at finding answers to important environmental concerns and observing the students' behaviors of reuse and selective collection of the waste resulted from plastic containers, paper, aluminum, batteries, iron packaging waste, electronic equipment, used cooking oil and printer toner. The research has shown that 'increased amounts of waste' (63.5%) is among the first three concerns Romania has to deal with, besides 'air pollution' (67.9%) and 'deforestation' (63.7%). Moreover, the study highlights the existence of the behavior toward the selective waste collection among students (plastic – 60.3%, paper – 57.8%, and glass – 55.3%). although there are some areas (e.g., selectively collecting used cooking oil or printer toner, their level of knowledge regarding the color code for the recycling bins, etc.) that students still need to be familiarized with through different campaigns, trainings, courses, etc. The results can be used in the development of institutional strategies or of strategic documents targeting environmental protection and sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

(1) Background: This cross-sectional study conducted at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Timisoara, Romania, between December 2022 and February 2023 aims to assess salivary total antioxidant capacity and pH levels in dental students experiencing non-stressful and stressful situations and explore potential correlations between these factors. (2) Methods: Saliva samples were collected during two different periods: before an Oral Health course and before the Oral Health exam, under stressful conditions. Ethical principles were followed, and informed consent was obtained. Data on age, gender, health status, drug use, smoking habits, and anxiety levels were recorded. Saliva was collected using the draining method and pH was measured using indicator paper strips. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was determined using a commercial assay kit. Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistics, Student's t-test to compare pH and TAC between study groups, and Pearson's correlation coefficient to analyze the correlation between salivary pH and TAC within each group, with p < 0.05 indicating significance. (3) Results: This study involved 80 participants, comprising 26 males and 54 females, all enrolled in the 5th year of the Oral Health course, with ages ranging from 20 to 53 and a mean age of 23.62 (±4.19) years. Pearson's correlation results show a statistically significant negative relationship between the STAI test and TAC during the stress-free period (−0.02 **, N = 80, p < 0.01). (4) Conclusions: There are variations in saliva's antioxidant capacity in response to different stress conditions. Dental students experienced a higher level of stress before academic assessments compared to the non-stress period during the course. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the paper Operators on infinite dimensional cartesian product, (Analele Univ. Vest TimiŞoara, Mat. Inform., 48 (2010), 253-263), by I. A. Rus and M. A. Şerban, the authors give a generalization of the Fibre contraction theorem on infinite dimensional cartesian product. In this paper we give an application of this abstract result to an infinite system of differential equations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper aims to present modern topographic measurement technologies and evolution towards a new method, that of measurements made with the help of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The photogrammetric measurements were carried out with the help of Drona DJI Phantom 4 Pro, which made it possible to know a new way of working, much faster and more efficient, compared to traditional topographic measurements. The research presented in this paper was conducted in the western part of Romania, on the administrative territory of Timis County, on the campus of the University of Life Sciences" King Mihai I" from Timisoara. The use of Drona in the field of geodesy is currently in great demand due to its relatively easy operation and relatively affordable cost compared to satellite systems, especially high-resolution images. Over the past decade, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles as remote sensing platforms has become increasingly popular for a wide range of scientific disciplines and applications. Currently, many photogrammetric mapping methods use this technology to retrieve and record data on objects on earth. This is due to the fact that the use of a Dorne equipped with GNSS technology (Global Navigation Satellite System) for aerial measurements is very efficient and cheap and allows overflying hard-to-reach areas, significantly reducing the execution time of the work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Timișoara has won in 2016 the title of European Capital of Culture for 2021 (ECC), but due to pandemic reasons, the title was postponed for 2023. There were made several sociological researches, before and after decision, concerning the public interest for this program. In this paper we make a comparative analysis on the evolution of the population’s interest for this program during a decade. For this we have used the databases from the studies made in 2013, 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2023. The main conclusion is that the population’s interest has a strong connection with the public policy concerning this program. So, if at the beginning, the involving of the public administration and the population support was very high, after obtaining the title, the problems from the inside management of the program have generated a significant decrease of the public support. The slight shift in perspective occurred right before 2023, year in which the situation was partially solved due to the rising interest of both the locals and tourists towards the various cultural events. Regardless of the current tendencies, we still have to wait until the program is finished in order to make a proper evaluation, that will be included into the next sociological research of the TmECC2023 program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Personal museums provide the conceptual catalyst for liking as a research approach and inclusivity around "idiosyncratic" knowledges within information research. An adapted research paper format echoes the approach of personal museums: as a commentary on the limits of institutional shaping for the field. Design/methodology/approach: Personal museums are conceptualized as spaces of knowing in-formation, ontological openings that are literally and figuratively entered into, that make a difference to human and material ways of knowing. Karen Barad's agential realism and Sianne Ngai's vernacular aesthetic categories provide the theoretical lenses through which the researcher's 2018 visit to one personal museum is revisited. Findings: An ethnographic account of the author's visit to the Communist Consumer Museum (CCM) in Timişoara, Romania shows how its improvisational, friendly and intimate atmosphere exposes it as a space of entanglements in a quantum sense, emphasizing the inseparability of human and material realms and how knowledges are always in-formation. Such entanglements create atmospheres generative of different ways of thinking about information and knowledge. Originality/value: Human expressions of liking reveal material agencies as ways of knowing and information beyond the realm of human experience and meaning. A vernacular aesthetics of liking is presented as a way to resist the marginalizing tendencies of knowledges classified as unconventional, idiosyncratic or eccentric. This approach is one way of resisting the assumptions of channel thinking that often shape how information is studied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The observed size of an animal population, as opposed to the genetic size, is given by the number of individuals in all categories as well as by the total number of males and females participating in the production of the descendant generation. The integration of Romania into the European Union requires special attention to the hunting populations. The purpose of the present paper was to study the evolution of the observed sizes of the hunting population for 13 species of animals in the period 2015-2019, on 17 hunting areas Nades, from Timis County with a total area of 9.325 ha. The present study highlighted that on this hunting area, Cervidae family -- which includes ruminants with deciduous horns, is represented by 3 species, namely Red Deer (Cervus elaphus L), Fallow Deer (Dama dama L), and Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus L). Also, it is concluded that it is permanently effective of European swan (Lepus europaeus P.), it is more important to choose the significant growth on this hunting area with 100% a Jackal (Canis aureus L.), at the beginning of 2018, compared to the year 2017. For the other identified species, the population of evolutionary numbers showed that there is a good correlation between the number of individuals and their biogenic capacity. The present study recommends the revival of the existing population on this hunting ground, through "blood refreshing" actions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to observe and reevaluate the influence mineral and organic fertilizers have on soil reaction. Various dosages of fertilizer have been applied, chemical as well as natural (manure) and comparisons were made regarding their influence, depending on the culture system (intensive and superintensive) without changing the dosage, but taking fruit tree density per hectare into account. Research in this paper was carried out on an experimental field at the Didactic Station of the U.A.S.V. M. B. in Timişoara during 2016-2017 and later in the research laboratories of the Departments of Soil Science and Agro-chemistry of the Faculty of Agriculture in Timişoara. The soil on which the experiment is placed, is a chernozem, moderate gleized cambic, weakly decarbonated, clayey, on medium fine loss layers. The experiment is polyfactorial, type 2 x 6: factor A - the crop system: a1 - the intensive system; a2 - the superintensive system. Factor B - doses of fertilizer. The experiment includes 12 alternatives. Each alternative includes 4 trees, between the alternatives have been left two trees for insolation, between the repetition have been left four trees. In conclusion, a slight soil acidifying was accounted for, with the intensive system as well as with the superintensive one, on applying a combination of mineral + organic fertilizers. Also, the soil pH shows lower values in both culture systems when a higher dosage of mineral fertilizer is applied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development of cities has been closely connected to global processes and the spread of capitalism. Today, even cities of smaller scales experience the impact of global and capitalist influences and embody the processes and consequences in their landscape’s economic, spatial, and social dimensions. This paper aims to investigate a city’s endeavour to become global, what that entails, and what the consequences of such an undertaking are. It analyses how, in the Romanian town of Timisoara, capitalist transformation and city planning policies aimed at making a “global city” result in segregation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper deals with Muslim places of worship and their evolution during the 164 years of Ottoman rule in Timișoara (1552–1716). The analysis was carried out on the basis of written historical documentation and archaeological results. It is about religious structures such as mosques (câmii) and other places of worship (mescid), but also about monastic centres of dervishes (tekke, zâviye and türbe). The archaeological research that took place in the last decade in Timișoara offered the chance to bring to light the foundations of three mosques: Ali Bey, Cimcime and Sultan Süleyman. The results of these researches are valuable, especially since no building in Timișoara dating from the Ottoman Period has survived. From an archaeological point of view, it was found that only two of the mosques share similar characteristics. Although at all three of them wooden posts were found at the bottom of the foundation ditch, beaten into the ground, the differences were in the techniques of the foundation construction. At two of the foundation walls, was discovered a reinforcement of wooden beams, fixed with iron nails, over which a mixture of mortar with stone and broken brick was placed. At the third foundation wall, a similar mixture was framed by a row of bricks laid on the edge of the foundation ditch. Moreover, two of the mosques were built according to a rectangular plan, and in the third plan the north side was closed with an apse. Archaeological research also indicated a possible minaret, mihrab , but also parts of the floor of one of the mosques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Eye-tracking technologies have matured significantly in recent years and have become more affordable and easier to use. We investigated how eye-tracking technology can be applied to evaluate the usability of mobile augmented reality applications with historical images for urban cultural heritage. The experiment involved a series of complex user evaluation sessions, combining semi-structured interviews, observations, think-aloud protocol, SUS questionnaire, and product reaction cards, complemented by eye tracking, to gather insights on the Spotlight Timisoara AR mobile application, part of a digital storytelling multiplatform for the city of Timisoara (Romania), soon to be European Capital of Culture in 2023. The results indicate strong and weak aspects of the application, both as expressed by the participants and as derived from analyzing the eye-tracking data. The paper also lists the main challenges we identified in using eye-tracking equipment to evaluate the usability of such mobile augmented reality applications for urban outdoor heritage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Demodicosis is one of the most important external parasitic diseases found in carnivores. Three species of the Demodex mite inhabit the skin of dogs and related species, D. canis being the most prevalent. This paper describes the first case of infestation with D. injai in a golden jackal in Romania. An emaciated golden jackal female body found in Timiș County, western Romania, was examined at Parasitology Department of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Timișoara. The gross lesions were present on different regions of the body: feet, tail, axillary and inguinal areas, and skin folds as well, consisting of erythema, extensive severe alopecia with lichenification, seborrhea, and scaling. In order to establish diagnosis, microscopic examination of skin scrapes, trichogram (hair plucking), acetate tape test (impression), fungal culture, and PCR were performed. Both microscopic measurements and PCR analysis have confirmed the presence of D. injai. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the present paper, we formulate the working hypothesis that computer-mediated communication (CMC) used for the purpose of language learning, as well as communicative processes via a selection of popular technological devices, activates the multimodal communication mechanism in human communicators. This study draws on the background of several basic features of interpersonal communication we explored in previous studies (Bogusławska-Tafelska 2013, 2015; Bogusławska-Tafelska, Dragoescu Urlica & Malenko 2020). The theoretical proposal is followed by a concise presentation of the research results collected in a pilot study in the student community of the USAMVBT 'King Michael I of Romania' from Timișoara, Romania. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The issue presents the general aspects of the locations of thirtieth collections functioning in the medieval Banat. The specific terminology is analyzed, the significances of the notion of thirtieth (tricesima), mainly. There are presented data on evolution of the locations of thirtieth collections (locis tricesimarum) in Caransebeş, Lipova, Lugoj, and Timişoara and Zeicani in the 15th–17th centuries. Biographical aspects concerning the customs collectors noted down in papers are also presented. They look like well-to-do individuals, weighty and enterprising persons finding the sovereigns ‘credence, who serve the interests of the state but also bear their own prosperity in mind. The papers show the variety of tasks and competences of the customs collectors; the evocation covers other aspects of the trading life too: presence of the merchants of the Balkans in the local markets, precautions the Diets took against those “Greek” merchants, advantages of commercial staple right privilege for the town of Caransebeş, etc. There are also put in light the abuses the customs collectors commit and the way such behaviors are punished. In the light of available data we can reconstitute the main methods the fisc valorized those locations, by leasing and/ or direct administrating, each one with its own advantages and limits. But then, the lack of customs registers obstructs us knowing both the flux and variety of wares passing through those locations, and the commercial routes. However, the sporadic information allows us knowing the ratio of revenues and the destination of the confiscated goods and of the revenues. The historic evolution of the customs in the Banat is rounded off by showing their fate in the modern age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper reports on a study conducted at at the University of Tetovo (UT), Northern Macedonia and USAMVBT “Regele Mihai I al Romaniei” from Timisoara, Romania, analysing the effect of peer feedback in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching and learning. The authors hypothesized that peer feedback was not percieved as a genuine strategy for learning languages, while it could be put forth as a useful strategy for improving not only language skills but also critical thinking, as well as empathy. Based on the participants’ responses, the students’ perceptions were anlyzed with an aim of encouraging them to become more confident learners, to improve their English language proficiency and to gain feedback skills. The study was conducted throughout the second semester of the academic year 2018-2019. Acknowledging convenience sampling, the 21 (n=21) subjects who participated in this study included 14 (n=14) students from the seventh semester of the UT, English Language and Literature Department and 12 (n=12) students from USAMVB “King Michael I of Romania” from Timisoara, Romania. The effects and perceptions of peer feedback were discussed from the students’ perspective and from our corroborated points of view. Data were collected using student questionnaires in which participants were asked to reflect back on their experience on peer feedback throughout their studies. Student responses were subjected to a modified content analysis to identify the main themes and topics. Semi-structured interviews with 12 students were undertaken to substantiate the essential findings of content analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• The evaluation of historic timber roof structures is a complex subject holistically. • Assessment procedures can order a quick and easy to use tool, suitable for the preliminary analysis of the vulnerability of a historic timber roof structure. • Information about the importance and cultural value of the structure can be obtained using assessment procedures. Historic timber roof structures in Europe are examples of some of the continent's most intricate and ingenious structural solutions. They were built in close connection with their context and the heritage building to which they belonged. In addition, they were built according to the knowledge of the craftsmen. Considering the value of historical construction techniques, in recent years, many researchers have attempted to develop complex methods that could be used to accurately evaluate them and determine both their value and vulnerability to ultimately develop suitable intervention solutions. However, existing historic roof structure assessment methodologies mainly analyse their structural aspects and state of conservation. Considering this, in recent years, a new assessment procedure was developed based on desk and on-site surveys. It approaches historic timber roof structures in a multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary manner, highlighting their complexity while bringing forward more information about their historical and cultural value. Therefore, to bring forward the originality of the procedure, a series of roof structures from Timisoara, Romania, were evaluated using the developed procedure and their value and vulnerability identified. The results were subsequently compared with those obtained using two other score-based procedures, which approach roof structures mainly based on their structural characteristics and state of conservation. The paper shows that despite the apparent differences between the considered procedures, from assessed features to the interpretation of the results, the outcomes are pretty similar and that each one of them can be used depending on the primary purpose of the assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The monitoring and evaluation of air quality is a topic of great global interest as, with the decline of air quality, there are negative effects on human health and ecosystems. Thus, the purpose of this paper was to evaluate the air quality over 11 years, in the period 2011–2021, in four cities in Romania, reported as most polluted, namely, Brasov, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi, and Timisoara. Pollutants of interest included arsenic, carbon monoxide, and PM2.5. The measured concentrations of the selected pollutants were collected from the National Environmental Protection Agency public reports. The database considered the daily measurements for the selected pollutants, from three monitoring stations in each city so that the air quality and trends for the last 11 years and impact assessment could be developed. Therefore, the input data were statistically analyzed to identify the trends of air quality, and then, on this basis, the environmental impacts and risks and health hazards were quantified. High concentrations of PM2.5 were recorded for Iasi city, while for Timisoara city, significant concentrations of arsenic were reported. The results regarding the air quality aggregate index, air pollution index, and health hazard index were in the regular range, but in the case of sensitive, vulnerable targets such as children, they were triple compared to adults. The results show that the alert threshold value for PM2.5 was exceeded every year in all four cities, while in the case of Timisoara city, the arsenic air pollution proved to be at a significant level with a major risk for human health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Landscaping is a central concern of the contemporary world, imposing itself as an objective necessity for the coordination of multiple interests that interfere in the same territory and the rational use of resources, as a generating factor of development. The ecological planning of the territory must ensure the harmonious development of the territory, the rational, balanced distribution of green spaces based on the organic combination of social criteria and those of economic efficiency that allow obtaining solutions necessary to achieve the following objectives: - reduction of investment expenses for the arrangements and constructions necessary for the development and complex equipping of the territory; - reducing the movement of goods by bringing the places of production closer to the raw materials or to the places of consumption of the products; - the functional planning of the territory that allows the superior exploitation of the existing ecological potential; - the maximum utilization of the territory by creating recreational places; - maintaining the circuit of all existing or potential elements in the territory; - the realization of a circulation and transport system for goods and people to ensure fast, short and cheap transport links on non-polluting fuels; - the discovery of natural wealth and the creation of the conditions for their valorization through the development of green spaces. In this context, in the present paper, a study was carried out on the development of green spaces by zones, neighborhoods and parks within the municipality of Timișoara, in parallel with the inventory of all existing green areas that will be developed in the near future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Periphyllus lyropictus (Kessler) was collected for the first time in the green urban landscape of Timisoara, Western Romania. Small colonies with oviparous female and alate males of the Norway maple aphid were recorded on Acer platanoides trees between October and November 2022. This aphid species is also reported for the first time in Romania. The native range of the species includes Europe and Asia. The aim of this paper was to provide information on potential damage to host plants and some morphological characteristics, original images being presented. Some reference data on the biology and distribution are highlighted. Norway maple aphid populations were found in each of the 6 parks and private gardens surveyed and in 115 of the total 180 trees analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ecopedological resources together with the physical-geographical factors and the regime of climatic factors constitute a subsystem called biotope or resort which is in close connection with the associations of plants and animals, together making up terrestrial ecosystems, they having the ability to transform the energy they store in biomass, between these and socio-economic interventions, relations of a varied and complex reciprocity can be established. The Timişoara metropolitan area, from this paper, is a project that includes the municipality of Timişoara, the city of Recaş and 25 other neighboring territorial administrative units in order to create an integrated administrative unit between the municipality of Timişoara and the neighboring localities, which would include 468,162 of inhabitants, on an area of 223952 ha, establishing relations of economic, social and cultural cooperation, territorial development, technicalbuilding equipment and environmental protection, each locality maintaining its autonomy. In Romania, metropolitan areas were regulated by law 351 of July 6, 2001 an area constituted by association, based on voluntary partnership, between large urban centers and urban and rural localities located at distances of up to 30 km. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the work was to carry out a study on the influence of climatic conditions and fertilization with chemical fertilizers on wheat production in the specific conditions of Didactical Farm (SDE) of the University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" from Timisoara (ULST). A Fundamental contribution to the increase of the yield per unit area is made by the level of N, P. K fertilization and optimal soil and climatic conditions for exploiting the productive potential of the cultivated variety. The high ecological plasticity of wheat and its constant productions means that farmers are still very interested in this crop. Growers are also interested in the crop with the highest yield per unit area. The aim of this paper is to highlight the yield results of Ciprian wheat variety, obtained in the soil and climatic conditions of SDE during 2019-2020, under the influence of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilization in order to determine the growers to choose an optimal wheat fertilization option. Wheat yield obtained was determined by nitrogen fertilizer application from the control variant as follows: N30-485gk/ha, N60-584 kg/ha, N90-605 kg/ha, at all four rates the differences are statistically assured as highly significant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the 13th international symposium Young People and Multidisciplinary Research to be held in Timisoara, Romania from November 10 to 11, 2011.

The topic of the paper refers to solar cadastre regarded from the point of view of choosing the optimal areas for placing photovoltaic panels and the importance for implementing sources energy. In the scientific literature, solar cadastre is also known as roofs cadastre or potential solar cadastre. It is based on the digital terrain model and climate information available for studied areas. Analysis of solar energy and full potential of solar cadastre can be used in various fields as civil engineering or urban planning, also in the projects of research and the investment of energy sources. An important aspect of the presented study case is the decrease of the use of agricultural lands for photovoltaic parks. One way to generate renewable energy in our existing urban environment is to use the solar energy. A method for analysing the potential of existing built environment for obtaining energy sources is by creating solar maps. A solar map or a solar cadastre is a GIS that provides data about yearly solar radiation on the building's surfaces (roof and/or facade). The current solar maps have different levels of advancement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to study the influence of foliar fertilization on rapeseed cultivation. Rapeseed is currently one of the most important species of oil plants in the world, being cultivated for oil-rich seeds. The research was carried out in the agricultural year 2019-2020 in the experimental field of the Agrochemistry discipline located within the Experimental Teaching Station of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Banat in Timişoara, respectively Cioreni Farm. Foliar fertilizers have the role of calibrating and forming active growth intervals correlated with productivity factors. Foliar fertilization provides cultivated plants with the necessary nutrients during the growing season. Following the study, it was observed that foliar fertilization led to a significant increase in seed production and lipid content. Foliar fertilization is a method that quickly corrects nutrient deficiency and doses avoid toxicity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper delivers a comparative overview of the research on capturing the impacts of the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) programme by connecting the literature on urban regeneration with the literature on sustainable development. We observe a shift from assessing mainly the economic impacts towards the challenging task of capturing the social and cultural impacts in the context of the increasing preoccupation for assuring a long-term legacy of the programme. The paper also provides a comparative examination of the research methodology (impacts and indicators) for the self-evaluation proposed by three future ECoCs placed in cross-border regions: Timisoara 2021, Novi Sad 2021 and Esch-sur-Alzette 2022. Comparing data, we observed that different ECoCs have similar discursive understandings of the social and cultural impacts of the title. Still, they use different fine-tunes indicators for measuring these impacts or the cross-border cooperation, which is a neglected aspect of the ECoC evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Education and training are essential factors in developing the world's long-term potential for competitiveness and social cohesion. Now days COVID-19 is a major public health emergency for our citizens, societies and economies, with infections and deaths registered in the whole world. It is also a major economic shock for the whole world. The distance learning has become mandatory, it is no longer a choise. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning in the higher education system, based on a survey conducted with the support of students of Economic Informatics major. The students have experimented two kind of learning, a face to face learning, in first semester, and then the distance learning in second semester. Their opinion about the two learning alternatives, with better or worse, were summarized in this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In September 2016 Timisoara was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture (EcoC) 2021. This paper is a critically interpretative narrative which examines preparations for ECoC 2021 award focusing on the importance of place making and participatory governance as an interface between our institutions and public policies meant to support touristic activities. With a mix of qualitative methods such as participant observation, interviews, and critical evaluation of public documents, this research assesses the actions that need to be taken to support tourist infrastructure. The conclusions drawn by the paper show that the touristic networks, the actors and policies fail to meet the expectations of the award so far. The failure is caused by the absence of dedicated urban policies and practices and coherence between public and private sphere of interests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) represents a complex of neurological and developmental deficits characterized by a lack of social interaction and communication together with a series of restrictive, repetitive behaviors and stereotypes (APA, 2013). National reports show a growing rate of the spectrum starting with 2009. Meanwhile, national NGOs estimate a double number of cases due to a high number of unreported situations, undiagnosed children or children who have no access to services. The lack of statistical data regarding children diagnosed with autism could make us say the condition is considered to be invisible in Romania. The current paper presents a short history of the diagnostic and continues by presenting the current status of ASD in Romania. Also, is presented a case study of the evolution of the first community center for children with ASD in Romania, developed by the Casa Faenza Association in Timişoara, Romania. Finally, the paper highlights some of the main problems like the lack of a unique methodology for collecting data on individuals with ASD and unitary databases across the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims at studying the regulation framework in the field of education and continuous training of human resources, appropriate literature, statistical data and carrying out a case study regarding the financing of human resources development in a company that activates in the energy sector. The case study is based on the analysis of the company Colterm S.A. from Timisoara, based on annual data provided for the period 2011-2015. The main conclusions relate to the fact that the expenses forecast regarding the employee professional training is not based on the analysis of training needs, and the company does not use tools to measure the impact of training programs on the company's economic development. Generally, the benefits of training programs are limited to solving legal requirements, obtaining competency certificates, or improving the skills needed for performing work activities by not studying the impact of human resource development on the company's performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is a follow up to a previous study focusing on some relevant issues faced by university teachers of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) at the University of Tetovo (UT), Northern Macedonia and the USAMVB “King Michael I of Romania” from Timisoara, Romania. It highlights the considerable role ESP and language communication play in the students’ professional training, in view of the changing global landscape. The rising focus on communication, peer feedback and other major themes will be analysed based on the preliminary qualitative results we reported earlier (Kamberi et al., 2019). By applying a qualitative exploratory approach, we investigate and further discuss the themes previously identified regarding teachers’ biases and beliefs, as well as challenges they face in providing high quality ESP courses correlated with the various fields students are majoring in at the tertiary level. It is suggested that teachers and university management take more responsibility regarding the organization and delivery of ESP courses in higher education in order to better equip professionals for the global market by looking at English as a genuine “lingua franca” across professional fields and as indispensible in virtually all areas of study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on for the 13th International Symposium "Young People and Multidisciplinary Research" ISYPMR 2011 to be held on November 10-11, 2011 in Timisoara, Romania.