Section I: International Affairs
Section II: Regional Development, Integration and Globalization
Deciphering the Applicability of Marketing for Companies’ Ownership and Business Internationalization as Key for Market Leadership
Anis BENABED -pg. 10
The Influence of Foreign Direct Investment on the Inflation Rate in Romania: A VAR Approach
Bogdan Andrei BÎNĂ, Emilia ȚIȚAN, Mihaela MIHAI -pg. 19
Erasmus Plus Mobilities and the Development of Soft Skills: A Key Driver of Student Engagement in International Experiences
Răzvan-Ionuț DRUGĂ -pg. 31
Family Well-Being in the Face of Economic Turmoil: Perspectives of Devoted Fathers as Mentors
Fazel Ebrihiam FREEKS -pg. 39
Green Deal and the Role of Circular Economy in Reaching Climate Neutrality
Roxana Elena LEPĂDATU, Anca Raluca OTTO, Mihnea JURCA -pg. 48
Constructing National Reputations in Post-Communist Europe: A Comparative Analysis of Romania and Poland
Florina LEȚA (MIHAI) -pg. 57
Rural Tourism Development in the Republic of Moldova in Terms of Benefits and Constraints
Nicolae PLATON -pg. 66
Study on Digitalization in the Context of Adopting Artificial Intelligence
Raluca PODAȘCĂ -pg. 73
Multiple Regression Analysis of Indicators that Determine Competitiveness
Raluca PODAȘCĂ -pg. 80
Section III: Economic and Social Studies
Principal Component Analysis for Some Energy Poverty Indicators for EU27
Alina Georgeta AilincĂ -pg. 87
Strategic Governance in the Health Sector: Integrating Stakeholders into the Decision-Making Process
Ioan ANTOFIE -pg. 96
Organizational Resilience in the Face of Systemic Risks: Lessons from Recent Crises in the Healthcare Sector
Ioan ANTOFIE -pg. 102
Middle Class Analysis in Some Countries of Central and Southeast Europe
Tiberiu Cristian AVRĂMESCU -pg. 109
Romania and The Eurozone Accession: The Nominal Convergence Criteria
Tiberiu Cristian AVRĂMESCU -pg. 117
Large Language Models and Transformer Architecture in Electricity Price Forecasting
Adela BÂRA, Simona-Vasilica OPREA -pg. 126
Inflation Analysis and Impact on the Business Environment in Romania
Marius Dan BENȚA, Claudiu Liviu MANEA, Costin Daniel AVRAM -pg. 136
Landmarks of Constantin Stere’s Economic Ideology
Sorinel COSMA -pg. 141
B12:48 25.08.202512:48 25.08.2025eyond Monetary Policy: Expanding the Communication Frontiers of Central Banks
Adina CRISTE, Iulia LUPU -pg. 146
Tourism Demand – Primary Factor of the Tourism Services Market
Marian IONEL -pg. 152
Geopolitical Risk and Economic Policy Uncertainty: A Regime-Dependent VAR Analysis
Iulia LUPU, Adina CRISTE -pg. 158
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Occupations Requiring Higher Education in Romania
Claudiu-Liviu MANEA, Marius Dan BENTA, Costin Daniel AVRAM -pg. 166
Digital Education in Romania and Funding Programs
Daniela Gheorghița MARIA (IFTIMOV) -pg. 176
Changes in Building Tax Legislation in Romania over the Past Twenty Years
Daniela Gheorghița MARIA (IFTIMOV) -pg. 181
Less Cash, Same Shadow? Payment Trends and Informality in the European Union
Lavinia MASTAC -pg. 189
Beyond Percentages: What Does Inflation Say About Romania?
Camelia MIHAI, Dorinela NANCU -pg. 199
Sustainability of Public Water Networks in Romania: Assessment of Failures and Network Expansion
Octavia MOISE, George BANGHIORE, Mari-Isabella STAN -pg. 205
Beyond the Rainbow: Aligning Hydrogen Color Codes with CO₂ Emissions for a Transparent Energy Transition
Elena OCENIC -pg. 215
Development of a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Chatbot
Simona-Vasilica OPREA, Adela BÂRA -pg. 225
The Impact of Gender on Individuals’ Motivation and Engagement in Cultural Events
Amelia-Loredana PANĂ-DUICAN (ETEGAN) -pg. 235
CO2 Emissons, Inequality, and Growth: How Does the Republic of Moldova Compare to the Baltic States and the EU Average?
Rodica PISICĂ -pg. 245
The New Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Transformation and Economic Competitiveness
Nicoleta SÎRGHI, Maria Magdalena DOROIMAN -pg. 255
Social Economy Initiatives in the Romanian Orthodox Church: An Analysis of its Contribution to Community Development and Social Welfare
Constantin-Daniel VĂDUVA -pg. 264
Euphemisms and Idioms Cropping up in Business Rhetoric
Cristina Mihaela ZAMFIR -pg. 273
Section IV: Marketing – Management
Industry 4.0: Competitive Strategies and Sustainability
Gabriela Nicoleta ANDRIȘAN, Andra MODREANU -pg. 280
Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age: Adaptation and Innovation
Corina Aurora BARBU, Alexandra POPA, Alina Elena IONAȘCU -pg. 287
Sustainable Management as a Strategic Factor in the Transition to a Green Economy: A Case Study on the Renewable Energy Sector in Romania
Marius BOIȚĂ, Gheorghe PRIBEANU, Ionela Mihaela MILUTIN -pg. 294
Digital Governance in Local Public Administration: Between Transparency and Hypercontrol
Alecsandra Andreea BURCEA (SCINTEE) -pg. 301
Emotional Economy in the Digital Age: How Conversational Analytics Shapes Team Morale in Collaborative Platforms
Alecsandra Andreea BURCEA (SCINTEE) -pg. 308
Construction Finishing Materials Market: Strategic Challenges and Opportunities for Paint Manufacturer
Irina CĂLUGĂREANU, Sergiu AFTENEV -pg. 315
Assessing Organizational Culture Influences on Performance
Andreea Adriana CIOABĂ, Silviu-Mihai NITU-GRANZULEA -pg. 325
Voting Decision and the Influences on Voter Behavior
Gabriel DINU, Loredana DINU -pg. 331
The Influence of the Anchoring Effect on Buying Behavior in E-Commerce
Loredana DINU, Gabriel DINU -pg. 341
About Ethical Management in Justice Activity
Mihaela Matilda DUDUIALA -pg. 352
From Formal Certification to Authentic Leadership in Healthcare
Ștefan-Daniel FLOREA, Norina POPOVICI -pg. 357
Examining the Impact of Educational and Professional Environment Quality on Academic Achievement and the Outcomes of Integrated Quality Management Implementation
Ramona Cristina GHIȚĂ, Mihai-Alexandru ȘTEFĂNESCU-DRAGOTĂ, Andreea Teodora AL-FLOREI -pg. 362
The Efficiency of Public Expenditure Management and Its Effects on Quality of Life in Romania
Dragoș GRUIA, Norina POPOVICI -pg. 370
Integrating an AI Copilot into a Knowledge Management System for Civil Protection: A Development-Oriented Case Study from Romania
Alexandru IOAN -pg. 378
Knowledge Sharing through Culturally Embedded Online Customer Behavior in the Era of Human-Centric Industry 5.0
Ramona-Diana LEON -pg. 388
The Effects of Marketing Strategies on Parents’ Buying Behavior. Case Study: Baby Food Market
Nicoleta Andreea NEACȘU, Anca POPESCU -pg. 398
Study Concerning Organizational Culture Influences on Corporate Social Responsibility
Silviu-Mihai NITU-GRANZULEA, Andreea Adriana CIOABĂ -pg. 408
Beauty Influencers on Social Media: How They Shape Consumer Emotions and Brand Loyalty in the Cosmetics Industry
Anca POPESCU, Nicoleta Andreea NEACȘU -pg. 414
Sustainable Leadership – Skills and Strategies for Responsible Management
Cătălina Loredana ROGOZEANU (DRĂGHIA), Delia Mioara POPESCU, Cezar BRAICU -pg. 423
The Contribution of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Retention
Ana-Maria SĂCUIU, Angela-Eliza MICU, Otilia-Ana LUNGU -pg. 432
The Impact of Leadership on the Labor Market in Romania: Stability, Mobility and Digitalization
Petruța Ionela STANCA, Tudor TĂRBUJARU -pg. 440
Analysis of the Direct Influences of Quality Vectors of the Educational Process and Learning Environment on Educational Quality and Performance
Mihai-Alexandru ȘTEFĂNESCU-DRAGOTĂ, Ramona Cristina GHIȚĂ, Andreea Teodora AL-FLOREI -pg. 450
Synergies in Research – Management of Research Projects in Multidisciplinary Teams and Partnerships
Cristian Marius TOMA, Vasilica TOMA -pg. 456
A Glimpse into the Worldwide Startup Ecosystems
Sorin-George TOMA -pg. 463
Analyzing the Evolution of the Biggest Companies Operating in Romania during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sorin-George TOMA -pg. 471
Digital Transformation in Hospitality Services: Conceptual Framework and Managerial Implications
Roxana-Marcela ZAHARIA, Gabriela GHEORGHIU, Cristina Elena GEORGESCU -pg. 478
Smart Tourism and Digital Experience: Tools, Platforms and User Preferences in the Post-COVID Context
Roxana-Marcela ZAHARIA, Corina Aurora BARBU, Cristina Elena GEORGESCU -pg. 485
Section V: Finance and Accounting
Impacts of Macroeconomic Factors on Insolvency: Case of Romanian Companies
Anișoara Niculina APETRI, Ancuța Anisia CHELBA -pg. 495
Mapping the Intersection of Cost, Employee Benefits, and ESG: A Bibliometric Analysis of Corporate Sustainability and Performance
Camil Ciprian CÎRNU, Alma-Maria PETCU, Dan-Michael SCHAWLOWSKI -pg. 501
From Disclosure to Impact: ESG Reporting as a Driver of Financial Outcomes Across Romanian Sectors
Andreea-Roxana CROCNAN -pg. 510
The Role of Administrative Digitalization and Economic Development in Shaping Fiscal Efficiency: A Cross-National Analysis
Lăcrămioara MANSOUR, Elena Cerasela SPĂTARIU, Raluca Andreea TRANDAFIR -pg. 516
Democracy, Trust and Taxes: Does Civic Engagement Matter for Fiscal Equity?
Lăcrămioara MANSOUR, Elena Cerasela SPĂTARIU, Raluca Andreea TRANDAFIR -pg. 523
Tax Optimization in the International Business Environment
Gabriel MOCANU, Alexandra DĂNILĂ, Gabriela GHEORGHIU -pg. 534
Aspects Regarding the Multidimensionality of Accounting Information Systems Tools
Traian Cristin NICOLAE -pg. 545
Trends in the Processes of Implementing Accounting Information Paradigms in Digitalized Systems
Traian Cristin NICOLAE -pg. 554
Best Practices in Internal Control, Auditing, and Sustainable Investment Efficiency
Andreea Larisa OLTEANU (BURCĂ), Alina Elena IONAȘCU, Daniel LIPARĂ -pg. 564
Taxation of Corporate Profits in Romania and Poland: Key Similarities and Differences
Oana OPRIȘAN -pg. 572
Public Finance and the Green Transition: Romania’s Strategic Path in Implementing the European Green Deal
Oana OPRIȘAN -pg. 581
Theoretical and Practical Approaches on the Relation between Taxation and Indicators of Inequality
Florina POPA -pg. 589
Exploring the Future of IT Careers in Romania Amid Tax Incentive Cuts: A Case Study
Raluca-Andreea POPESCU-PREDULESCU -pg. 606
The Importance of Key Indicators in a Trading Company
Mircea-Iosif RUS -pg. 611