The fundamental objective of this research is to learn how trade liberalization, male employment, urbanization, and foreign direct investment (FDI) affect women’s participation in the labor force. To continue, this study aims to determine... more
The fundamental objective of this research is to learn how trade liberalization, male employment, urbanization, and foreign direct investment (FDI) affect women’s participation in the labor force. To continue, this study aims to determine the effects of trade and other factors on women’s employment in three distinct sectors (i.e., agriculture, industry, and service). From 1991 to 2021, we analyzed data from eight SAARC countries. The study’s theoretical foundation was the Cobb–Douglas production function. To better understand the connections between trade liberalization and the SAARC labor market, this paper used panel quantile regression (QR) and generalized method of moments (GMM) to empirically explore the key determinants of female employment in total and three sub-sectors. The QR method was used in the study because it looks at how variables affect each other beyond the data mean. Additionally, our data set does not follow a normal distribution, and the connection between the e...
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This paper presents an overview of the investments in the Romanian economy and its evolution from 2006 until now. It’s also presented the dynamics of investments in total expenditure at the country level and the evolution of investments... more
This paper presents an overview of the investments in the Romanian economy and its evolution from 2006 until now. It’s also presented the dynamics of investments in total expenditure at the country level and the evolution of investments at the most important branches of the economy and it’s also shows the origin of investments (local or foreign). It’s also achieved a ranking of Romanian development regions which have made the biggest foreign investments and the countries that have invested the most in our country in the last years.
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This paper contains an analysis concentrated on 7 poles from Romania: Bra?ov, Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Craiova, Iasi, Ploiesti and Timisoara which are declared growth poles in which priority investments are made from domestic and European... more
This paper contains an analysis concentrated on 7 poles from Romania: Bra?ov, Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Craiova, Iasi, Ploiesti and Timisoara which are declared growth poles in which priority investments are made from domestic and European funding. We analysed information presented in official documents, including strategies, integrated urban development plans (IUDP) for the programming period 2007-2013, project presentations and other documents. We set to focus our analysis on endeavours of the local public authorities to apply the human and digital intelligence in planning development of the respective cities. The research interest focused on identifying whether becoming smart city is part of strategic planning, either as strategic objective or as specific project as part of another objective meant to contribute to overall urban development. The analysis on the availability of local authorities from Romanian growth poles to take up in their planning endeavours aspects related to human and digital intelligence that Romanian growth poles do not seem to explicitly envision themselves as smart cities, with no explicit reference being made to ”smart city” in their visions. One could nevertheless notice that the dimension related to human intelligence is present in the visions, with some growth poles - Timi?oara and Cluj-Napoca - making reference also to technological intelligence that is to be taken into account for economic development of the respective growth poles. These two growth poles are the two most advanced economically of the seven growth poles. Of theses seven, we argued that Brasov stands out as the one that showed more awareness and interest in becoming a smart city, as its IUDP included a policy towards development of information society, reflected in two programs and several projects that converged towards development of integrated data management systems in the local authority, in order to improve access to public information and to management of several public services provided by the local authorities. Thus, it is more advanced in its endeavours towards becoming a smart city, as their coherent actions that followed the initial planning proved. The other growth poles took into account specific interventions, through projects, which involved mostly technological intelligence.
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Solar energy can be used in large areas in Romania, particularly in regions of south, south-east and south-west of the country. Taking into account the weather-solar conditions in Romania, the use of this form of energy is cost-efficient... more
Solar energy can be used in large areas in Romania, particularly in regions of south, south-east and south-west of the country. Taking into account the weather-solar conditions in Romania, the use of this form of energy is cost-efficient for both domestic heating, or for obtaining domestic hot water. The solar receptors run within time interval from March to October, with good yield and requiring relatively reduced investment. It is also expected the obtaining of electrical energy from the solar photovoltaic stations, but in this case investments will be much larger. Granting of green certificates, as legal rights for investors and/or of subsidies, facilitates both Romanian and foreign investments in this energetic field. Thus, Romania will be fitted over the next few years in the European Union directives for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The public service supply heat, generally, across the country and especially of Bucharest city, is a public service interest which belongs to the community utilities services, operating in a centralized system. In this study, we analyzed... more
The public service supply heat, generally, across the country and especially of Bucharest city, is a public service interest which belongs to the community utilities services, operating in a centralized system. In this study, we analyzed the main problems that encounters the heating system of Bucharest city, and the relationship between the issues that encounters RADET in terms of ensuring quality services and the options for rehabilitation of heating system in the Bucharest municipality . Was also studied the value of investments that should be done in order to implement the rehabilitation and modernization strategy of the entire heating system of Bucharest city.
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Throughout this work the authors are making an analysis of the evolution of industry in the urban areas and in the eight development regions of Romania. In doing it so indicators, such as: distribution of the employees according to each... more
Throughout this work the authors are making an analysis of the evolution of industry in the urban areas and in the eight development regions of Romania. In doing it so indicators, such as: distribution of the employees according to each region and turnover in the industrial field, the spreading of the industries, the distribution of brands in industry, the coefficient of variation in the number of brands in industry, their size etc. are considered. The used methodology aims at pointing up the competitive advantages of each of the eight development regions, through the analysis of all subsectors of industry: mining, manufacturing industry, production and supply of electricity and heat, gas, hot water and air conditioning, water supply, waste management, cleaning, decontamination activities. The effect of the restructuring process within development regions is also presented here, the most affected being the mono industrial ones. The analysis leads to the conclusion that the territorial development of the Romanian industry reveals significant differences from one region to another due to the first level of accessibility, the existence of a qualified labour force and that of public services of general interest. In the past 20 years, all regions have been affected by the restructuring process of the economy, witnessing both ascending and declining evolutions in the estimated indicators.
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The article evaluates the progress made by Romania in order to achive the sustainable development goal regarding sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11). The 10 indicators and targets associated with SDG 11 are taken into account from... more
The article evaluates the progress made by Romania in order to achive the sustainable development goal regarding sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11). The 10 indicators and targets associated with SDG 11 are taken into account from the point of view of the evolution recorded by Romania in the period 2010-2020. This exploratory study aims to analyse secondary data collected from the Eurostat platform dedicated to SDG-related indicators. Thus, we aim to track the extent to which Romania has progressed toward achieving each target associated with SDG 11 and to identify the target(s) for which progress has been most significant.
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Urban growth and urbanization are seen as products of the pronounced globalization of economic and social activity that has occurred in recent years. Globalization is made possible by developments in transport, convergence. Coping with... more
Urban growth and urbanization are seen as products of the pronounced globalization of economic and social activity that has occurred in recent years. Globalization is made possible by developments in transport, convergence. Coping with the consequences of urbanization is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today, generating wide-ranging debates about what can and should be done and by whom.
Various reports indicate, at least for Europe, that information and communication technology may be the engine of today's economic and social development. In Romania, a series of legislative acts have been adopted for compatibility... more
Various reports indicate, at least for Europe, that information and communication technology may be the engine of today's economic and social development. In Romania, a series of legislative acts have been adopted for compatibility with European regulations. In order to achieve an equitable and effective management of modern, rigorous and result-oriented management in a unitary organization of the publishers, it is necessary to ensure that the system is generic, through the emergence of new forms of public relations, the redefinition of functions and roles systems, and reprocessing systems and applications. The main objective of the research undertaken is to measure the use of social media networks in order to publicly understand the needs of citizens in order to respond to the precursors and to attract citizens into decisions that contribute to the socio-economic development of their communities. In the research a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods was used, questionna...
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The urban areas are playing in important role in reaching the objectives for the European Union strategies for the solid development. In urban areas, the environment dimension, the economic one and the social one, are a powerful merger.... more
The urban areas are playing in important role in reaching the objectives for the European Union strategies for the solid development. In urban areas, the environment dimension, the economic one and the social one, are a powerful merger. In the cities are concentrated the major environment problems and still there is the place where you can find many economic agents and many investments. Four of five European citizen are living in the urban environment and their quality of life is directly influenced by the urban environment stand. A high quality of urban environment contributes as well, to reaches of Lisbon Strategy’s priorities, revised and namely “to make Europe an attractive place to live and invest”. The attractiveness of European cities will recruit the growth potential and will generate place of labor, and accordingly, cities are the key factors for the implement of Lisbon agenda. There are more internal concerns regarding the stand of urban environment in Europe. The environm...
This paper contains an analysis concentrated on 7 poles from Romania: Bra?ov, Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Craiova, Iasi, Ploiesti and Timisoara which are declared growth poles in which priority investments are made from domestic and European... more
This paper contains an analysis concentrated on 7 poles from Romania: Bra?ov, Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Craiova, Iasi, Ploiesti and Timisoara which are declared growth poles in which priority investments are made from domestic and European funding. We analysed information presented in official documents, including strategies, integrated urban development plans (IUDP) for the programming period 2007-2013, project presentations and other documents. We set to focus our analysis on endeavours of the local public authorities to apply the human and digital intelligence in planning development of the respective cities. The research interest focused on identifying whether becoming smart city is part of strategic planning, either as strategic objective or as specific project as part of another objective meant to contribute to overall urban development. The analysis on the availability of local authorities from Romanian growth poles to take up in their planning endeavours aspects related to hum...
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In this paper, we shows the contribution of the secondary sector (industry and construction) on the economic development of the regions, functional areas and the urban system in Romania. The development of economic activities of... more
In this paper, we shows the contribution of the secondary sector (industry and construction) on the economic development of the regions, functional areas and the urban system in Romania. The development of economic activities of production is conditioned by certain geophysical, demographical, social and cultural characteristics. Considering that economic restructuring and privatization of industry put their mark on the evolution of the Romanian economy in recent years, it is absolutely necessary to take into account the influence of the secondary sector activities - industry and construction, to establish the development measures of romanian regions. One more reason is that the most industrialized cities prior 1990, dependent on a single branch of industry, losing the markets for these industries, recorded high unemployment, which in terms of social, equates to a high degree of poverty. Territorial development of the secondary sector shows large differences mainly due to natural bar...
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The overall objective of the development strategy of the municipalities heating activities, it consists in satisfying the needs of thermal energy (hot water and heating) both presently and in medium and long term, at a price as low is... more
The overall objective of the development strategy of the municipalities heating activities, it consists in satisfying the needs of thermal energy (hot water and heating) both presently and in medium and long term, at a price as low is possible, suitable for a modern market economy and a civilized standard of living, in terms of quality, continuity and security of consumers respecting sustainable development principles. Taking into account the importance of thermal energy for residents and for economic units, the development of heating activity is done under the supervision of local authority through the development and implementation of the strategy.
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Solar energy can be used in large areas in Romania, particularly in regions of south, south-east and south-west of the country. Taking into account the weather-solar conditions in Romania, the use of this form of energy is cost-efficient... more
Solar energy can be used in large areas in Romania, particularly in regions of south, south-east and south-west of the country. Taking into account the weather-solar conditions in Romania, the use of this form of energy is cost-efficient for both domestic heating, or for obtaining domestic hot water. The solar receptors run within time interval from March to October, with good yield and requiring relatively reduced investment. It is also expected the obtaining of electrical energy from the solar photovoltaic stations, but in this case investments will be much larger. Granting of green certificates, as legal rights for investors and/or of subsidies, facilitates both Romanian and foreign investments in this energetic field. Thus, Romania will be fitted over the next few years in the European Union directives for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The research concept refers to the search for information; it can be defined as a scientific and systematic search for relevant information on a particular topic. In fact, research is an art of scientific investigation. Some consider... more
The research concept refers to the search for information; it can be defined as a scientific and systematic search for relevant information on a particular topic. In fact, research is an art of scientific investigation. Some consider research to be a movement, a movement from knowledge to ignorance. In this sense, the article allows to carry out an evaluation of the field of research within the universities of Europe regarding the research process in the university environment and the impact of the research projects on the academic performances. Bucharest University of Economic Studies have been involved in different scientific research projects in order to foster the modernization of the textile field, to create a favourable environment for the textile companies where they can develop their activities, implicitly supporting a sustainable development of this industry. One of the strategic directions for such development was to design and support the development of clusters for compe...
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Locuirea urbana constituie rezultatul complexelor functii socio-economice la nivel de grup si individuale care au loc in spatiul orasului. Calitatea urbana consta in gradul de confort de care beneficiaza populatia orasului, mai ridicat... more
Locuirea urbana constituie rezultatul complexelor functii socio-economice la nivel de grup si individuale care au loc in spatiul orasului. Calitatea urbana consta in gradul de confort de care beneficiaza populatia orasului, mai ridicat decat in restul teritoriului, rezultat al nivelului de echipare complexa al acestor asezari. Locuirea presupune de asemenea si legatura intre locuinte, dotari tehnico-edilitare si social-culturale iIntr-un scop
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This study aims to show how important the role of leader is, in the context of public leadership as a form of collective leadership. The expected results, obtained after applying research methodology, will reflect the management styles of... more
This study aims to show how important the role of leader is, in the context of public leadership as a form of collective leadership. The expected results, obtained after applying research methodology, will reflect the management styles of leaders. In this regard, the action of a leader becomes essential, both to revitalize their management teams and to develop a social environment based on colaboration and collegiality – the dominant features of collective leadership.
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Scopul proiectarii durabile este gasirea solutiilor constructive, care se reflecta in caracteristicile constructiilor, care sa garanteze pe de o parte bunastarea si pe de alta parte coexistenta celor trei grupuri care alcatuiesc... more
Scopul proiectarii durabile este gasirea solutiilor constructive, care se reflecta in caracteristicile constructiilor, care sa garanteze pe de o parte bunastarea si pe de alta parte coexistenta celor trei grupuri care alcatuiesc ecosistemul global (elementele anorganice, organismele vii si oamenii). Atingerea scopului proiectarii durabile se face prin educarea intr-un cadru conceptual care are trei niveluri : principii, strategii si metode.
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This paper presents an overview of the investments in the Romanian economy and its evolution from 2006 until now. It’s also presented the dynamics of investments in total expenditure at the country level and the evolution of investments... more
This paper presents an overview of the investments in the Romanian economy and its evolution from 2006 until now. It’s also presented the dynamics of investments in total expenditure at the country level and the evolution of investments at the most important branches of the economy and it’s also shows the origin of investments (local or foreign). It’s also achieved a ranking of Romanian development regions which have made the biggest foreign investments and the countries that have invested the most in our country in the last years.
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Dificultatile generate de marea concentrare a populatiei umane, pun sub semnul intrebarii viabilitatea pe termen lung a acesteia, mai ales daca sunt puse in legatura cu marile resurse necesare intretinerii functionarii marilor aglomerari... more
Dificultatile generate de marea concentrare a populatiei umane, pun sub semnul intrebarii viabilitatea pe termen lung a acesteia, mai ales daca sunt puse in legatura cu marile resurse necesare intretinerii functionarii marilor aglomerari urbane. Obiectivele dezvoltarii durabile ale asezarilor umane sunt legate de controlul evolutiei spatiului urban, in vederea obtinerii unui sistem mai echilibrat, in special urmarirea dinamicii cresterii oraselor,
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In this paper, the authors perform a thorough analysis of the construction sector in the economy of the 8 Romanian development regions of the country. The following indicators are examined: the regional distribution of labour in the... more
In this paper, the authors perform a thorough analysis of the construction sector in the economy of the 8 Romanian development regions of the country. The following indicators are examined: the regional distribution of labour in the construction, the evolution of the value of construction works on the types of works, the distribution of the density of regions’ construction companies, the construction companies’ distribution by number of employees, the gross value added variation across sectors and regions, and other indicators.In order to formulate a reasonable conclusion on the current situation in Romania in terms of the construction sector (which has been the subject of other previous studies and of the authors), and to compare them over the eight development regions of Romania, in the present work is analysed the dynamics of this sector over the period 2000-2011.Final results highlight the large discrepancies between the eight development regions of Romania in terms of evolution and development of the construction sector and that of Bucharest-Ilfov, which includes the capital, is one in which the number of employees and construction firms (both small and large firms) and gross value added in construction recorded the highest values.The paper concludes with the proposal of a set of measures to increase the construction sector's contribution to the economic development of the regions.
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The goal of the present paper was to analyse the attitude of Romanians towards e-commerce. A questionnaire composed by 25 questions was designed to gather the necessary information about: how much the Romanians are willing to spend in... more
The goal of the present paper was to analyse the attitude of Romanians towards e-commerce. A questionnaire composed by 25 questions was designed to gather the necessary information about: how much the Romanians are willing to spend in on-line stores, which are the most popular products purchased, how much are satisfied with the e-commerce services, their confidence in e-commerce transactions
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Both the process of creating a business, but especially during the course thereof, the entrepreneur should consider a future in terms of domestic and international presence. This would require a marketing strategy for attracting and... more
Both the process of creating a business, but especially during the course thereof, the entrepreneur should consider a future in terms of domestic and international presence. This would require a marketing strategy for attracting and maintaining loyal customers domestic and international, for whose implementation it should be mentioned for specific tactics, identify ways to internationalize the business and choose the most appropriate forms of advertising.
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The analysis of public attitudes towards nuclear energy represents an issue that is commonly investigated, especially considering the new context of classifying some nuclear power plants as green investments under the European Green Deal.... more
The analysis of public attitudes towards nuclear energy represents an issue that is commonly investigated, especially considering the new context of classifying some nuclear power plants as green investments under the European Green Deal. The importance of this topic is critical to the future of nuclear power generation. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationships that exist between the different factors and the attitude of the public towards nuclear energy in the context of the European Green Deal. The article identifies and analyzes the main factors that influence this relationship. In this context, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted regarding the identification of the relationship between public knowledge, degree of cooperation, perceived risks, trust and attitude towards nuclear energy. The sample was chosen using the snowball method. The analysis was made up of 578 respondents from different segments of age, gender, place of residence, field of activity, ...
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This paper contains an analysis concentrated on 7 poles from Romania: Brașov, Cluj-Napoca, Constanța, Craiova, Iași, Ploiești and Timișoara which are declared growth poles in which priority investments are made from domestic and European... more
This paper contains an analysis concentrated on 7 poles from Romania: Brașov, Cluj-Napoca, Constanța, Craiova, Iași, Ploiești and Timișoara which are declared growth poles in which priority investments are made from domestic and European funding. We analysed information presented in official documents, including strategies, integrated urban development plans (IUDP) for the programming period 2007-2013, project presentations and other documents. We set to focus our analysis on endeavours of the local public authorities to apply the human and digital intelligence in planning development of the respective cities. The research interest focused on identifying whether becoming smart city is part of strategic planning, either as strategic objective or as specific project as part of another objective meant to contribute to overall urban development. The analysis on the availability of local authorities from Romanian growth poles to take up in their planning endeavours aspects related to hum...
COVID-19 was responsible for a global health crisis beginning in early 2020 that saw telecommuting become commonplace regardless of the size of the firm, the sector or country. It’s possible that even before pandemics, there were some... more
COVID-19 was responsible for a global health crisis beginning in early 2020 that saw telecommuting become commonplace regardless of the size of the firm, the sector or country. It’s possible that even before pandemics, there were some differences in the practice of telecommuting among countries and sectors. These differences were impacted by factors such as the cultural context and labor policies at governmental and corporate levels. Telecommuting in the EU had only reached 5.4% in 2019 before the Covid-19 outbreak, making it a relatively new trend when compared to the technological potential it offers. 40 percent of EU workers are expected to telecommute in 2020, in the early stages of the outbreak, according to estimates. This research uses the theory of socio-technical transitions (MLP) to examine how and why telecommuting suddenly became the norm among managers and workers from a variety of different industries. At landscape level, an opening was provided by the Covid-19 epidemi...
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In this paper the authors perform an exten-sive analysis of the housing situation in Romania in relation to other EU countries. The following indicators, and others, are examined: the number of dwellings per 1000 inhabitants, the average... more
In this paper the authors perform an exten-sive analysis of the housing situation in Romania in relation to other EU countries. The following indicators, and others, are examined: the number of dwellings per 1000 inhabitants, the average number of rooms per dwelling, overcrowding, the degradation rate of housing, the rate of util-ities. The type of ownership of the buildings is also analyzed. The implications of the fact that Romania has one of the highest percentages of private homes in Europe are also discussed. In order to highlight these issues and others (which have been the subject of the authors ’ previous studies), in the present work, the dynamics of housing construction in Romania are studied over a long period – namely the period between 1950-2011 – with the aim of highlighting the pres-ent position of Romania compared to other EU countries in terms of housing. The analysis leads to the conclusion that on most housing indicators Romania occupies lower ranks compared to ot...
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Research background: The concept of sustainable development had as its starting point the global ecological crisis 1929-1933 and was later developed by encompassing all economic and social and human spheres, reaching that today,... more
Research background: The concept of sustainable development had as its starting point the global ecological crisis 1929-1933 and was later developed by encompassing all economic and social and human spheres, reaching that today, sustainable development is the new path of humanity. Sustainable development has been conceived as a solution to the ecological crisis determined by the intense industrial exploitation of resources and the continuous degradation of the environment and seeks first of all to preserve the quality of the environment. Sustainable development promotes the concept of reconciling economic and social progress without endangering the natural balance of the planet. Purpose of the article: The objective of this paper is to highlight the trends determined by the current health crisis. Methods: The main research method is the bibliographic study doubled by a secondary documentary analysis that allowed us to identify both the historical evolution of the concept and the det...