Section I: International Affairs Section II: Regional Development, Integration and Globalization
The Impact of Digitalisation on the Efficiency of European Funds Utilisation in Local Public Administration
Alexandru Dorian BERES -pg. 2
Public-Private Partnerships and European Fund Utilisation: Opportunities and Challenges for Local Community Development
Alexandru Dorian BERES -pg. 9
Redefining Economic Diplomacy: The Growing Role of Non-State Actors in a Changing World
Cătălina BRATOSIN-VASILACHE -pg. 17
Damage, Loss, and Risk Modelling in Flood Events: A Case Study of the Dâmbu River, Romania
Maria Ilinca CHEVEREȘAN, Mihai Valentin STANCU -pg. 24
Challenges Facing the Wood Trade in Europe
Ioana Claudia DOBRE -pg. 29
Global Trends and Economic Implications of Quantum Communication Technology
Cristina DRAGOMIR, Simona UTUREANU -pg. 36
Approaching the Concept of E-Government in the Romanian Public Sector in Terms of the Degree of Digitization
Adriana Ioana FILIP (CROITORU), Alina PUȚAN -pg. 42
The Aspects of the Strategy for the Development of Public Oganisations
Dragoș GRUIA, Dorinela NANCU -pg. 50
Exploring the Determinants of Operational Performance in the Water Supply Sector: A PCA Analysis of Networks, Meters, Raw Water and Operating Costs
Octavia MOISE,George BANGHIORE, Mari-Isabella STAN -pg. 55
The Crisis of Leadership in the Context of Globalization
Cristian MOSNIANU -pg. 65
Assessing the EU Energy (in)Dependency on Conventional Resources in Times of War
Andrei-Teofil POSTOLACHI, Stefan-Catalin TOPLICEANU -pg. 69
The Cosmetic Industry in Romania: Analysis of Economic Performance and Trends
Carmen Cristina RUNCEANU-ALBU -pg. 76
EU-US Transatlantic Partnership in the Context of Global Competition
Cristian-Romeo SPĂTARU, Cristian Constantin POPESCU -pg. 83
The Global Trade-Sustainability Nexus: The Evolution of Sustainable Trade Index in the Period 2022-2024
Sorin-George TOMA -pg. 92
Digital Remedy: A Prophylaxis for Business Failure in Emerging Markets
Dikeledi Jacobeth WARLIMONT, Ifeanyichukwu Ojeka UKONU -pg. 99
Geomorphic Tactile Display Technology into Smart Devices: An Economic Perspective
Tyron Tegwen WARLIMONT, Pius-Shaun WARLIMONT -pg. 110
Section III: Economic and Social Studies
An Analysis of the Web Visibility of Non-tertiary Educational Institution in Romania
Tudorel ANDREI, Andreea MIRICA, Irina-Elena STOICA -pg. 118
Navigating ChatGPT for Business English Writing: Benefits, Limitations, and Challenges for Students
Eleonora BÂCĂ -pg. 125
Optimizing Energy Storage Systems. A Dynamic Framework for Capacity Allocation and Profit Maximization in Electricity Markets
Adela BÂRA, Simona-Vasilica OPREA -pg. 130
Analysis of the Labor Market in the Current Socio-Economic Context of Romania
Marius – Dan BENTA, Claudiu – Liviu MANEA, Costin – Daniel AVRAM -pg. 140
Performance Management in Social Services: Practices and Challenges
Cezar BRAICU, Cătălina Loredana ROGOZEANU (DRĂGHIA) -pg. 148
Data Management Competencies – A Need for Digital Age
Mihaela CAZACU, Emilia ȚIȚAN, Mihaela MIHAI -pg. 155
The Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging
Florin CONDREA -pg. 164
Artificial Intelligence and Organizational Stress: Bibliometric Analysis
Mircea Constantin DUICĂ, Georgiana – Tatiana BONDAC -pg. 169
The Influence of the Shadow Economy and Corruption on Public Debt in European Union Countries pre and post Covid-19
Asmaa EL-NASER -pg. 175
Disrupted Families and Dislocated Fatherhood: Economic Challenges Driving Father Absence in South Africa
Fazel Ebrihiam FREEKS -pg. 186
Hidroelectrica: A Case Study in Public Sector Governance During Crisis
Ana-Maria-Lorena IORGULESCU, Alexandru AVRAM -pg. 194
Bridging the Gender Gap: Exploring the Challenges that Women Face in Entrepreneurship
Komalpreet KAUR, Vanina Adoriana TRIFAN -pg. 203
Applicability of IT Systems in Business in the Context of the Digitalization of Economic Processes
Ioana LĂZĂRESCU, Gabriela GHEORGHE, Alexandrina BRÎNZĂ -pg. 214
The Role of Education and Training in Preparing Sustainable Business Models for Small and Medium Enterprises: Current Experiences and Empirical Research.
Aliona LÎSÎI, Anna VOLOSIUC -pg. 224
Assessing Romania’s Ranking in the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) 2023
Claudiu-Liviu MANEA, Marius Dan BENTA, Costin Daniel AVRAM -pg. 230
The Academic Environment’s Contribution to the Digital Transition – a Comparative Study of Romania and Eastern Europe
Marinela – Daniela MANEA, Mariana ZAMFIR, Ileana-Iulia ISTUDOR -pg. 238
Shadow Economy and Bibliometric Analysis: What is the Trend in Current Times?
Lavinia MASTAC, Diane Paula Corina VANCEA -pg. 247
An Overview of Wages in European Union
Camelia MIHAI, Norina POPOVICI -pg. 256
The Institutionalization of Ethics and the Role of Human Resources in Ethical Behavior in the Public Sector
Adela-Maria MILITARU (POPA), Ramona-Cristina GHIȚĂ, Iuliana PANĂ -pg. 262
Factor Analysis of the Distribution of Religious Denominations in Romania: Considerations for Business Administration
Iustin-Cornel PETRE -pg. 268
Childbirth, Marital Status and Religion: A Comparative Urban-Rural Perspective
Iustin-Cornel PETRE -pg. 278
Can the Fragility of States Influence the Relationship Between Economic and Human Development?
Adela SOCOL, Dorina Elena VIRDEA -pg. 286
Artificial Intelligence between Benefits and Speculative Challenges
Marieta STANCIU, Dragoș STUPARU -pg. 296
Analysis of Gender Differences in Participation in Continuing Vocational Training: An Organizational Perspective.
Iulia-Oana ȘTEFĂNESCU, Kamer-Ainur AIVAZ -pg. 303
The Role of .ro Domains in Strengthening Digital Identity and Local Branding in Romania: Insights from Registrants Perceptions
Ionuț TĂNASE, Lucia Nicoleta BARBU, Georgiana RUSU -pg. 312
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Role of Financial Education as a Challenge in Sustainable Business Development
Nicoleta Claudia VIZIREANU (PURICE) -pg. 317
The Impact of Digitalization and Digital Transformation on the Tourism Industry: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends and Directions
Roxana-Marcela ZAHARIA, Cristina Elena GEORGESCU -pg. 324
Analysis of the Main Components in the Evaluation of Tourism Performance in Romania (2014-2022): Essential Dimensions and Strategic Directions for Sustainable Development
Roxana-Marcela ZAHARIA, Cristina Elena GEORGESCU -pg. 332
The Role of Organizational Culture in Innovative Activities
Nana ZAZADZE, Mamuka TORIA -pg. 341
Section IV: Marketing – Management
The Influence of Social Support on Employees’ Well-being
Andreea Teodora AL-FLOAREI, Simona DUMITRIU, Daniela Victoria POPESCU -pg. 349
The Mobile Revolution: Understanding the Impact of Mobile Apps on Consumer Behavior
Ionela-Lidia BELDEAN -pg. 355
Organizational Change Management. The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Change Efficiency
Marius BOITA, Gheorghe PRIBEANU, Ionela Mihaela MILUTIN -pg. 359
Performance Management and Organizational Culture: Mutual Influences in Service-Providing Organizations
Cezar BRAICU -pg. 366
Business Perspectives on Quantum Communication – A Survey-Based Study
Cristina DRAGOMIR, Gabriela GHEORGHIU -pg. 372
Cognitive Systems in Branding: Linking Neuromarketing, Emotions, and Subliminal Persuasion to Customer Choices through the IMPACT Method
Denisa Adriana DRĂGOI -pg. 378
The Impact of Physical Risks and Physical Activity Requirements on Employees’ Health, Well-being, and Satisfaction
Simona DUMITRIU, Andreea Teodora AL-FLOAREI, Mihai-Alexandru ȘTEFĂNESCU-DRAGOTĂ -pg. 387
Understanding Leadership Challenges in Rural Healthcare: A Bibliometric Approach
Ștefan-Daniel FLOREA, Norina POPOVICI -pg. 394
Prevalence of Burnout in the Healthcare System and the Role of Work Management in Prevention
Iuliu HAȚIEGANU, Ioana GORGAN -pg. 400
Implementing and Institutionalizing Organizational Change: Key Steps in Change Management—An Empirical Study in a Multinational IT&C Company
Maria METZ, Alexandra GONTEAN -pg. 410
Sustainability as a Determinant Factor in the Purchasing Decision
Alexandra POPA, Corina-Aurora BARBU, Alina-Elena IONASCU -pg. 416
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Companies’ Marketing Strategies
Alexandra POPA, Corina-Aurora BARBU, Adrian ȘERBAN-COMĂNESCU -pg. 425
Key Factors in Talent Retention: An Integrated Approach Based on Bibliometric Analysis
Ana-Maria SĂCUIU, Angela-Eliza MICU -pg. 434
Smart Packaging Main Trends
Anca Cristina STANCIU -pg. 443
Online Reviews in Romania: Motivations, Perceptions, and the Impact of the J-Shaped Distribution on Consumer Behavior
Ionuț TĂNASE, Lucia Nicoleta BARBU, Elena Florentina GREJDAN -pg. 450
Strategies for Enhancing Agroecosystem Resilience by Implementing a Quality Management System
Andreea-Raluca TOMA (MOISE), Elena CONDREA, Stelian TOMA -pg. 455
Defining and Characterizing Women Entrepreneurship
Sorin-George TOMA -pg. 463
Section V: Finance and Accounting
Can Rent-Seeking Behavior and Corruption Impact the Economic Wealth of European Union Member States?
Mihaela BĂRBUȚĂ (MATEI) -pg. 470
Considerations Related to the Application of Deep Learning and Neural Networks in Finance and Banking. A Bibliometric Approach
Daniela Iulia Maria CĂRBUNE -pg. 480
Interdependencies between Exchange Rate Volatility and Stock Market Sectors: A Case Study of Poland
Viorica CHIRILĂ, Ciprian CHIRILĂ -pg. 489
Analysis of the Evolution of Romanian MTPL Insurance Market under New Regulations
Adina Elena DĂNULEȚIU, Dan Constantin DĂNULEȚIU -pg. 499
Bibliometric Analysis and Scientific Mapping of Bancasurance Literature
Adina Elena DĂNULEȚIU, Dan Constantin DĂNULEȚIU -pg. 509
The Evolution of Real Convergence within European Union: Progress, Disparities and Development Perspective
Marius DRĂGĂNESCU, Florin-Cornel POPOVICI, Alexandru AVRAM -pg. 519
Value Added Tax in European Union
Adriana Ioana FILIP (CROITORU), Alina PUȚAN -pg. 529
The Role of Financial Management in Optimizing the Economic Performance of Companies: Challenges and Perspectives
Roxana ISPAS -pg. 536
Pricing Policy as a Strategic Tool in the Context of Global Competition
Roxana ISPAS -pg. 543
An Overview over Value Added Tax Gap in the European Union
Ileana Iulia ISTUDOR, Florina MOCANU, Larisa Elena PREDA -pg. 549
Analyzing the Social Protection and Assistance Expenditure in the Welfare State in Romania
Mariana-Luminița LINȚĂ(COMAN) -pg. 559
Creative Accounting in Financial Reporting
Lăcrămioara MANSOUR, Elena Cerasela SPĂTARIU -pg. 567
Sustainability Accounting Standards in Europe – A Systematic Literature Review
Lăcrămioara MANSOUR, Elena Cerasela SPĂTARIU, Gabriela GHEORGHIU -pg. 575
The Impact of Sports Event Outcomes on Stock Market Returns: An Event Analysis
Marius Cristian MILOȘ -pg. 585
Considerations Regarding the Expansion of the Dimensions of Accounting Information Systems Recording Tools
Traian Cristin NICOLAE -pg. 591
Reflections on the Perspectives of Accounting Information Processing Paradigms in Digitalized Systems
Traian Cristin NICOLAE -pg. 598
Assessment of the Impact of ESG Standards and Regulations on the Audit Process
Larisa Andreea OLTEANU (BURCĂ), Alina Elena IONAŞCU, Bianca Paula CIUMACENCU -pg. 605
A Multi-agent System Based on LLM for Trading Financial Assets
Simona-Vasilica OPREA, Adela BÂRA -pg. 613
ESG Disclosure: Evidence from Romanian Banking Sector
Luciana Simona PASCU (MIHĂILĂ) -pg. 624
The Relationship between Non-Financial Reporting Parameters and Financial Performance, a Literature Review
Bianca Ioana PATRINJAN, Aurel Constantin LUPU, Oana Raluca IVAN -pg. 631
Optimizing Cash Flow
Mircea Iosif RUS -pg. 635
Impact of Turnover on Cash Flow
Mircea Iosif RUS -pg. 641
Mapping the Financial Performance of the Pharmaceutical Businesses in Romania
Alexandra Maria SPÂNU -pg. 647
Business Innovation for Circular Economy
Alexandra Maria SPÂNU, Ionela MUNTEANU -pg. 656
Cross-Mapping Interactions Between Corruption, Accounting and Audit: A Bibliometric Analysis
Dorina Elena VIRDEA, Adela SOCOL -pg. 664