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Through this article, we aim to draw attention to the implications that light has on the writing support (paper) and substance used to write (ball point pen ink) and, implicitly, on the conclusions that result from their forensic examinations. It is known that, over time, due to different ways of preserving documents, both paper and ball point pen ink undergo (more or less) transformations of their physical and chemical properties that influence the results of certain examinations, carried out at different time periods (both regarding the period elapsed from the preparation of the document to its forensic examination, as well as that between successive forensic examinations of the same document). These factors must be taken into account by the forensic expert in formulating the working hypotheses that will form the basis of the forensic conclusions. We mention that we will only refer to a non-invasive, non-destructive analysis of these materials used in the preparation of documents (without chemical analyses). In order to carry out this study, we resorted to an experiment, by making samples and observing them through visual and comparative analysis, making deductive and inductive reasoning. Also, the study of the relevant specialized materials constituted an important pillar of this study. Thus, it is necessary for the examiner in the field not to prejudge the case, but to carry out in-depth examinations trying to overcome the known barriers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates international corporate social responsibility (CSR) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While international CSR is key to firm internationalization, hardly any research has been conducted on international CSR in SMEs. Drawing on an interpretive approach, we reveal four distinct understandings of international CSR which entail different CSR practices: international CSR as a driver of international performance; as necessary for international distinctiveness; as a promoter of successful international collaboration; and as a catalyst for change, empowerment, and sustainable internationalization. Our study contributes to the development of the nascent literature on international CSR in SMEs and to stakeholder theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the inbound internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Inbound internationalization refers to a process of internationalization where firms attract foreign customers to their home market instead of entering foreign markets. While a plethora of studies have documented outward firm internationalization, knowledge of inbound internationalization is limited. We draw on the dynamic capabilities perspective and conduct qualitative research with owner-managers of tourism and hospitality SMEs. Our findings show that both managerial and organizational capabilities (networking, marketing, technology, and innovation) drive inbound internationalization. We contribute to the SME internationalization literature by investigating an underresearched phenomenon and by identifying the operational and dynamic capabilities that drive inbound internationalization. Furthermore, we add to the capability perspective in an international business context by showing that managerial and organizational capabilities complement each other and jointly influence inbound internationalization. Our study also contributes to the international business literature in a Latin American context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article addresses the importance of marketing in authentic rural Romanian tourism, highlighting the close connection between local traditions and fundamental principles of tourism marketing. The article emphasizes the importance of providing authentic and quality experiences in traditional Romanian households, paying attention to details such as architecture, interior design, gastronomy, traditions, and local customs. To attract tourists to these authentic places, various promotional channels are employed, including specialized websites, social media, local partnerships, and themed events. The role of modern technology is highlighted in facilitating the tourist experience and collecting feedback, contributing to the continuous improvement of services and their promotion. Additionally, the article underscores the importance of active involvement of locals in the development and promotion of rural tourism, which can lead to the creation of authentic tourist products and sustainable community development. In conclusion, the essential role of marketing in promoting and developing authentic rural tourism is emphasized, with its positive impact on raising awareness of the concept of authenticity in rural areas, attracting tourists, strengthening brand image, and fostering economic growth in rural communities. Through a well-conceived and implemented marketing strategy, the resources and tourism potential of rural areas are leveraged, offering tourists authentic and memorable experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the last decades we have wirnessed an advance in new technologies and useful digital tools that revolutionized the way we access, use and store information; the ways we share information and communicate in the private and public sector. A better quantity and quality of information accessed was improved via internet and other digital platforms, Moreover, human rights were impacted by these new technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In some Arab states, there are significant violations of fundamental rights and freedoms. In certain Arab countries, some women's rights face discriminations and restrictions in areas such as education, the right to work and family rights. Another important aspect to monitor is related to human rights in the context of armed conflict. In states amidst armed conflicts or in areas affected by instability, there are concerns about human rights violations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism, one of the branches that recorded among the largest losses during the Covid-19 pandemic, both globally and nationally, is the subject of the case study. These losses were due both to the travel restrictions imposed by each state, but also to the reluctance of tourists to travel, especially in 2020. Therefore, the number of tourists has decreased considerably, both in terms of resident tourists and tourists. non-residents. That is why in this paper we set out to analyze the ways in which the development of the Covid-19 pandemic influenced the tourist traffic, taking into account the non-resident tourists who arrived in Romania. We found that the incoming activity of tourists was well below the outgoing activity, which negatively influenced both the tourist entities and the complementary sectors, which in turn are related to the entire national economy. The research methodology consisted in collecting the existing data on the website of the National Institute of Statistics, as well as in other specialized databases, their processing, analysis and formulation of conclusions. Different research methods were used: analysis, deduction, graphical method, comparative method, as well as a series of indicators with a fixed base through which we highlighted the change in time of tourist traffic, as well as their growth rate. Based on the analyzed data, conclusions were formulated that allowed us to characterize the existing situation on the Romanian market in the period 2018-2020. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent research has shown that forensic expertise in the European Union is particularly important for bodies with jurisdiction. More than ever, at this stage, the role of judicial experts must be constantly evolving, in a continuous change marked by cross-border legal and economic relations between European states, and knowledge of the conditions of each state is very important and necessary in harmonizing legislation, procedures, the initiation of common case law, harmonized with all policies. Judicial expertise, as a fundamental act of evidence based on science, is evidence that highlights the scientific truth, indispensable in civil and criminal proceedings. At the crossroads of science, technology and law - increasingly controversial, forensic expertise is an interdisciplinary science, influenced by cross-border relations and which, at this stage, requires common standards, common procedures, a homogeneous European area based on trust, mobility, meant to contribute to the increase of the quality of the judicial act and at the same time of the citizen's trust in the judicial system. As a consequence, the judicial expert, both in a civil trial and in a criminal trial, assumes a heterogeneous role, similar to that of auxiliary of justice, but which also gives him an important position, almost predominant, by the way highlights the scientific truth, by arguing the opinion, important elements to the judge who is to base his decision in elucidating the case. The paper aims to present the importance of highlighting the truth through scientific evidence and complex interpretations that in many situations are interdisciplinary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Romania, rural tourism and agro-tourism were practiced in an unorganized way until 1989, as tourists sought a cheaper accommodation compared to the standard accommodation units. Since 1989, gamma services have been improved, so more homes for locals have been opened for tourists. Hence the need for an organization of accommodation, homologation and classification, and the first forms of organized rural tourism appeared in the Rucăr-Bran area, with the establishment of ANTREC, which was then developed at national level. As a result of these changes, as well as the tendency to improve and modernize the tourist activities carried out in rural areas, rural tourism and agrotourism have started to occupy an important place in the Romanian tourist offer, representing for the eager ones an attractive alternative in view leisure time. As a result of the development of legislation, rural tourism and agritourism have seen a significant development, increasingly aligning with European standards in this area. In this paper we propose to analyze the situation of the tourist and agro-touristic pensions situated in the largest development region in Romania, the North East Region, which has a rich history and tradition and whose tourism development could contribute to the economic growth of the area, representing at the same time a means of promoting Romania and its rich traditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper represents an exploratory reflection about dating apps using the technological mediation approach, choosing Tinder as a specific example. In the first part of the paper, I present the technological mediation frame, touching on concept definitions, the specific employed vocabulary, as well as on the ethical part of mediation, as elaborated by Peter-Paul Verbeek. The second part of the paper is represented by an analysis of Tinder, in which I discuss how the app mediates the users' experiences and actions, as well as design and ethical concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the present paper, we have analyzed the discourse of four pro and anti-vaccine Facebook pages, in order to understand how the discourse of each party is constructed and to observe the main similarities and differences between them, employing a netnographical approach. Using Netvizz, we have collected data about the three posts with the largest engagement score from each of the four Facebook pages, two being anti, and two pro-vaccine. We have analyzed the discourse of each post in terms of appeal to senses or rationality, types and tone of used language, personal or institutional communication and the appearance of claims in support of alternative medicine, among other indicators. We have noticed that the discourses of pro and anti-vaccine pages have both similarities, the most prominent being the trust / distrust in the health system dichotomy, and differences, best represented by types and sources of argumentation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We live in a world where globalization is increasingly spoken about and its role in the development of humanity, where local economies and social groups have become the exponents of a dynamic system, being interconnected through communications, transport and commerce. All these elements have made humanity a very complex system, but vulnerable due to the economic, technological, socio-cultural, political and biological factors that contributed to the emergence of asymmetric threats to global security. One of these threats is terrorism. This paper proposes an analysis of the effects that terrorist attacks have had on the European Union tourism, given the large and increasing number of these attacks. Tourism offers the opportunity to visit, discover, know, observe how other civilizations live, is an important engine of the economy, but at the same time it is very sensitive to events that can affect personal safety. Thus, after taking over the statistical data on tourist traffic, data provided by Eurostat and the National Institute of Statistics in Bucharest, we analyzed and interpreted this information, which gave us some conclusions regarding the way in which the terrorist attacks affected the personal safety of tourists and how they influenced their choices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Contemporary organizations operate in at least two markets are that are in a permanent interdependent relationship, that is the profile market (as object of activity) and so called talent market (to attract and retain the best professionals). The results obtained on the profile market depend heavily on how the company behaves on the talent market. This behavior is influenced decisively by the training and development processes. In modern organizations, this process is viewed as an investment and not an expense. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Sustainable development requires important changes to be accomplished in all sectors of economic activity and tourism is not an exception. Moreover, tourism was amongst the first sectors that integrated the ecological criteria in product design, strategies and development plans. The outmost of this trend is concentrated in ecotourism that will be proved to be a key factor for achieving the ambitious goals of sustainable development. Our approach emphasizes the role of events organized by guesthouses and explains how these events could be used for improving the marketing strategies in Romanian villages. The impact of 2008 economic crisis is integrated in the analysis building on its crucial role for the widespread acceptance of the green economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Through this paper I proposed myself to achieve a synthesis of what ecotourism means for Romania today. Within this wide topic I focused on marketing issues, the only way in which the tourists, Romanian and/or foreigners, can learn about the benefits of a type of tourism that aims not only obtaining profit, but also protecting the environment. Guesthouses lined up to this concept and many of those that were initially registered as touristic and agrotouristic accomodations units requested the transition to eco-labeling. National Association of Rural, Ecological and Cultural Tourism (ANTREC Romania) was one of the initiators of this movement and continues to conduct conceptualisation, implementation and development actions that are related with notions like rurality, traditions, products and events -- briefly, it supports all natural and green tourism. The conclusions are really eloquent for tourism, environment and marketing, combining all these items in order to create a new relational door to outside the country and to gain new partnerships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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