Category Archives: 2018

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Section I: International AffairsSection

1. Boghean Carmen, State Mihaela – A Perspective About Rural Entrepreneurship in Belgium and Spain -pg.2
2. Burciu Aurel, Kicsi Rozalia – BRICS Multinationals: From „Niche Players” to World Players -pg.7
3. Galan (Danileț) Alexandra-Maria – The Innovative Activity of the Multinational Companies in the International Business Environment -pg.13
4. Grigorescu Adriana, Chițescu Răzvan Ion, Frînculeasa Mădălina Nicoleta – The Impact of Turkey’s Socio-Political and Natural Context on Tourism between 2010 and 2018 -pg.20
5. Iancu Eugenia, Burciu Aurel –  The Evolution of International Electronic Business -pg.27
6. Omojolaibi Joseph Ayoola, Popogbe Oluwaseyi Omowunmi – Financial Inclusion and Investment in Nigeria -pg.32
7. Shobande Olatunji Abdul –  The Rationale for Sovereign Wealth Funds in Nigeria: Issues and Considerations -pg.43
8. Shobande Olatunji Abdul Monetary – Policy Transmission Mechanism in Nigeria: Does Interest Spread Complicate Inflationary Targeting? -pg.47
9. Sorescu Florin – Current Trends in Shipping and Port Marketing Research -pg.53
10. Starciuc (Popa) Carolina – The Importance of the BRICS Group in the International Economic System -pg.59
11. Szász Erzsébet – About the Similarities and Common Roots of Two Consecutive Financial Crises -pg.64
12. Toma Sorin-George, Grădinaru Cătălin – Chinese Economic Pragmatism: The Belt and Road Initiative -pg.70
13.  Topliceanu Ștefan Cătălin – The Dimensions of Power: A Comparative Analysis of the United States and China -pg.75

Section II: Regional Development, Integration and Globalization

1. Aivaz Kamer Ainur – Dynamics of the Profit Rate of Companies Grouped by Activity Fields in Constanta -pg.82
2. Aivaz Kamer Ainur – Aspects Regarding the Profitability of Companies in the Towns of Constanta County, in 2016 and 2017 -pg.88
3. Balteș Nicolae, Jimon Ștefania Amalia – Considerations regarding the Pension Systems in Countries of Central and Eastern Europe-pg. 94
4. Botescu Ion  – Globalization – Between Economic Growth and Crisis -pg.100
5. Bucătar Diana Georgiana – Globalization and the Reconfiguration of the World Economic Order -pg.106
6. Dăneci Pătrău Daniel – Assessment of Tourism Potential Development in Banat Mountains -pg.112
7. Grădinaru Cătălin, Toma Sorin-George – The Evolution of the Largest Central and Eastern European Companies in the Period 2015-2017 -pg.118
8. Iordănoaia Florin – Strategy of the Air Transport Development in the Dobrogea Region -pg.124
9. Králik Lóránd István – Conditional Correlation on CEE Stock Markets -pg.130
10. Lazăr Cristina Mihaela –  Quantitative and Qualitative Dimensions of Romanian Agriculture -pg.137
11. Malania Elisabed,   Kvaraia Irakli,   Kutateladze Ketevan   – Influence of Economic and Political Crisis to Resort Tourism Development in Georgia -pg.143
12. Marinescu Cristian, Vălimăreanu (Mircioi) Ileana  – Employment and Unemployment in Europe. Factual and Theoretical Developments -pg.148
13. Mazilu Sorin – General Approaches to Creative Economy Within the European Space -pg.155
14. Merlă Vladimir – Political Parties in the Global Context -pg.162
15. Mihălcioiu Larisa Delia, Ion Alexandru Nicolae – The Evolution of Trading with Agri-food Products in European Union -pg.167
16. Nițu Maria – The Underground Economy in Romania -pg.173
17. Radu Laurențiu – The Agricultural Crops Production of Romania -pg.177
18. Slusariuc Gabriela Corina,   Simina Andora Evelina – Evolutions of Rural Tourism in Romania and Europe -pg.182
19. Ţigănaşu Ramona – Reflections on Research, Creativity and Innovation as Pillars in Enhancing the EU’s Convergence Process -pg.186

Section III: Economic and Social StudiesSection

1. Băltescu Codruța Adina, Boșcor Dana – M-Devices` Use for Purchasing Tourism Products by the Young Generation -pg.194
2. Bocean Claudiu George, Popescu Daniela Victoria,  Logofătu Monica –  Quality in Education – Approaches and Frameworks -pg.199
3. Boiţă Marius, Pribeanu Gheorghe,  Milutin Ionela Mihaela – The Role of Gastronomic Tradition and Culture in the Development of Tourism -pg.205
4. Botescu Ion –  Inequality – Poignant Phenomenon of the Beginning of the 21st Century -pg.209
5. Buzarna-Tihenea (Gălbează) Alina – New Perspectives in EFL and ESP Grammar Teaching. Case Study -pg.214
6. Chirobocea Olivia – Translation as Language Learning Technique and the Use of L1 in ESP Classes. Learners’ Perceptions -pg.221
7. Ciurea Maria – The Costs of the Professional Training at the Level of the Economic Entities: Long-Term Investment or Expense? -pg.228
8. Ciurea Maria, Man Mariana – The Possibility of Developing an Appropriate Framework for Reflecting Information and Making Decisions on the Human Capital -pg.234
9. Cosma Emil – What-If Analysis Tools in Excel -pg.240
10. Costan (Popa) LaviniaPascu (Popescu) Gabriela – Considerations on Planning Internal Public Audit – Risks Arising from the Use of Technological Tools and Legislative Changes -pg.246
11. Deleu Raisa, Buta Galina, Cliscovscaia Tatiana – Congenital Anomaly in the Structure of Stillbirth and Deaths of Newborn Children in Chisinau: Epidemiological Study -pg.251
12. Erincz Alicia, Tiuhtii Constanța  – Consulting – A Business for Business -pg.257
13. Ienovan Alexandra Ana –  The Impact of Public Governance on Corruption -pg.263
14. Ionescu Gabriela – Mariana  – The Principle of Difference and Automatic Stabilizers in Social Justice -pg.268
15. Jivan Alexandru, Nachescu Miruna-Lucia  – Contributions Concerning the Operationalisation of Productivity -pg.273
16. Lipară Daniel,Gheorghiu Gabriela,Barbu Corina Aurora –  Is Okun’s Law Valid in Romanian Economy? An Empirical Approach of Unemployment Rate and GDP Relation from 2000 to 2018 -pg.279
17. Marin (Zgardan) Andreea Mihaela – Factorial Analysis of Profit on an Economic Entity Level -pg.285
18. Mihai Mihaela, Țițan Emilia, Manea Daniela-Ioana – Demographic Evolutions Premise for Digital Innovation in Health -pg.293
19. Mihai Mihaela, Țițan Emilia, Manea Daniela-Ioana – Analysis of Demographic Change in Romania Using Quantitative Methods -pg.299
20. Mihălcioiu Larisa Delia, Ion Alexandru Nicolae – Sustainable Practices Applied at the Large Level of Networks Retail in Romania -pg.306
21. Moroșanu Dora Maria – Innovation Top Profitability Growth Contribution -pg.312
22. Nădrag Lavinia  – Designing Visual Materials for ESP Classes -pg.318
23. Neamțu Daniela Mihaela, State Mihaela  – The Transition to the Circular Economy through Buyback Programs -pg.323
24. Nedelcu Delia – The Concept of Leadership -pg.329
25. Nedelcuț Amalia Cristina, Nistor Răzvan Liviu, Chiorean Ioana –  Aspects of Risk Factors in Two Digital Art Festivals -pg.333
26. Oprișan OanaȚileagă Cosmin – The Evolution of Households Savings in Romania During 2008-2017 -pg.339
27. Racoceanu Cristina, Stanciu Anca Cristina  – Forces That Are Shaping Strategic Decisions -pg.345
28. Slusariuc Gabriela Corina – Rural Tourism an Opportunity for Sustenable Development-pg. 349
29. Șerban Comănescu Adrian – Theoretical Appraisals on the Standardization of Tourism Terminology -pg.354
30. Șerban Comănescu Adrian – Measuring the Effect of Tourism Propagation in the Economy -pg.359
31. Vasciuc (Săndulescu) Cristina Gabriela – General Considerations on Organizational Change Through Reengineering -pg.363
32. Vlad Costică – Individual and Collective Attitude towards Risk-pg.367
33. Zamfir Cristina Mihaela  – Reprogramming Mind for Business Success -pg.372

Section IV: Marketing – ManagementSection 

1. Băeșu Camelia, Nesteriuc Oana – Considerations on the Importance of  Human Resources in the Development of Modern Companies -pg.377
2. Boiţă Marius, Pribeanu Gheorghe,  Milutin Ionela Mihaela  – Role of Agro-Food Products Marketing in the Development of Agro-Tourism -pg.383
3. Bostan Rebeca Ioana  – TOC, Lean, Six Sigma Are Complementary? -pg.389
4. Burz Răzvan-Dorin – Measuring the Performance of an Enterprise’s Management Team -pg.395
5. Butnariu Alina Ramona – Reinventing “Newness”: A Theoretical Approach of Innovation as an Incentive to Increase Firm Performance -pg.399
6. Carataș MariaSpătariu Elena CeraselaTrandafir Raluca Andreea – Organizational Culture Impact on Strategic Management -pg.405
7. Criveanu Maria Magdalena – The Importance of Cultural Components in the Analysis of an Organization -pg.409
8. Dinu Gabriel, Dinu Loredana – The Influence of TV Advertising on Consumer Behavior in the Resita City Population -pg.413
9. Dinu Loredana, Dinu Gabriel – Customer Satisfaction Survey to Tourist Destination Baile Herculane -pg.417
10. Drăghici Dalis Maria –  A Financial Perspective on Value Creation -pg.422
11. Fraticiu Lucia – Manager versus Leader. Why Are Both Roles Valuable? -pg.428
12. Fraticiu Lucia – Some Considerations Regarding the Role and Importance of Talent Management -pg.432
13. Furduеsсu Βοgdan – Alехandru  – Nеurο-Lіnguіstіс Prοgrɑmmіng Tесhnіquеs οf Mοtіvɑtіοn -pg.436
14. Furduеsсu Βοgdan – Alехandru – ΝLP Mеthοds οf Mοtіvɑtіοn: Mеtɑphοr ɑnd Mеtɑmοdеl -pg.442
15. Ghiţă Ramona-Cristina – Correlation between Educational Marketing and Principles Quality Management Associated with Education -pg.449
16. Hategan Camelia Daniela, Hategan Vasile Petru – Leadership in Organisations – Influences of Philosophical Practices and Social Responsibility -pg.456
17. Kiss Marta Green –  Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Romanian Banking Sector -pg.461
18. Lazăr (Soare) Gabriela, Pîrvu (Mazilescu) Ionica-Diana – Communication, a Key Factor in the Management of Educational Establishments -pg.466
19. Lefter Viorel,Casuneanu Ionut – Revealing the Main Characteristics of Work Flexibility. An Empirical Analysis Based on Romanian Employees’ Perspective -pg.471
20. Lefter Viorel,Casuneanu Ionut,Enache Andreea-Oana – Analyzing the Link Between Work Flexibility, Job Satisfaction and Job Performance Among Romanian Employees -pg.477
21. Manolică Adriana, Roman Teodora, Cojocaru Francesca – Green by Choice: Is Becoming a Vegetarian a Green Statement? -pg.483
22. Marin Ruxandra – Contributions and Theoretical Developments Concerning the Quality-Risk Management in Public Administration -pg.489
23. Marin Ruxandra – A Study About Current Trends Concerning Quality and Risk Management in Public Administration -pg.493
24. Micu Angela-Eliza, Popa Daniel – The Impact of Building Coaching and Mentoring Strategies on the Human Resources Sustainable Development -pg.497
25.  Micu Angela-Eliza, Necula Ramona Valentina – The Motivation as Managerial Tool for Increasing Professional Performance. National Challenges and European Perspectives -pg.503
26. Mihai Camelia, Popovici Norina – Theoretical and Practical Approaches Regarding Emotional Intelligence -pg.509
27. Pîrvu (Mazilescu) Ionica-Diana, Lazăr (Soare) Gabriela – Leadership in Cultural Institutions -pg.515
28. Radu Otilia – Ecotourism in Valea Vaserului -pg.519
29. Riza Ionuț,  Olari Pеrju Camеlia-Maria, Sitnikov Cătălina  – Management of Computer Projects of Financial and Banking Organizations from the Perspective of Human Resources -pg.524
30. Simionescu (Savu) Timeea-Alexandra, Todoruț Doina – Effective Strategic Management – Manager Performance -pg.529
31. Simionescu (Savu) Timeea-Alexandra, Todoruț Doina –  Coordination of Human Resources – Effectiveness of Leadership -pg.533
32. Tal Ariana Emanuela – The Impact of Social Media on Recruitment -pg.537
33. Tărăbîc Andrei Alexandru  – Defining the Concept of Risk Applied in Entrepreneurship. Conceptual Delimitation Risk – Entrepreneurial Uncertainty -pg.542
34. Vanghele Cristian – Project Management of Irrigation Systems -pg.546
35. Vasciuc (Săndulescu) Cristina Gabriela  – The Organization’s Modern Management -pg.551
36. Zsido Kinga Emese – Business Performance Evaluation, in the Light of Corporate Social Responsibility -pg555

Section V: Finance and Accounting

1.  Boghean Florin, Cibotariu Irina-Ștefana – The Role of Internal Audit in Corporate Governance to Substantiate the Decision -pg.561
2. Carataș Maria,Spătariu Elena CeraselaTrandafir Raluca Andreea – The Role of Internal Audit in Fighting Corruption -pg.566
3. Cărăușu Dumitru-Nicușor – Contagion and Comovement – Does the Initiator Matter? -pg.570
4. Cibotariu Irina-Ștefana, Boghean Florin – Implications of the Budget Deficit on the Labour Market in Romania -pg.577
5. Constantin Sergiu-Bogdan – Ghost Companies, Fiction or Reality? -pg.583
6. Cuceu Ionuţ-Constantin, Văidean Viorela-Ligia  – Redistributing Income through VAT -pg.588
7. Dănulețiu Dan-Constantin, Dănulețiu Adina-Elena – Mandatory Home Insurance in the Romanian “Centru” Region of Development -pg.593
8. Gînța Anca IoanaȚirău Adrian Ioan – Analysis of Creative Accounting – Faithful Image Relationship and Creative Accounting – Fraud Relationship  -pg.599
9. Hategan Camelia Daniela, Imbrescu Carmen Mihaela – Auditor’s Uncertainty About Going Concern – Predictor of Insolvency Risk -pg.605
10. Jugănaru Ion Dănuț –  A Dynamics Analysis of Labor Productivity in Economically Active Companies of Constanta City, Grouped into Categories of Activities -pg.611
11. Jugănaru Ion Dănuț –  Analyzing the Changes of the Main Elements in the Financial Statements of Companies Registered in Constanța Municipality -pg.617
12. Jugănaru Mariana – The Evolution of the Turnover and of the Gross Profit Recorded by Economic Agents in the Main Towns of Constanta County, between 2016 and 2017 -pg.623
13. Jugănaru Mariana – Aspects Regarding the Evolution of the Main Financial Indicators in the Financial and Accounting Balance Sheets of the Companies in Constanta County -pg.629
14. Manea Marinela – Daniela – Choice of Accounting Policies on Borrowing Costs in View on IAS 23 „Borrowing Costs” -pg.634
15. Manea Marinela – Daniela  – The Reform of the Romanian Accounting System – Between the Need and Reality of the Process -pg.638
16. Miloș Laura Raisa, Miloș Marius Cristian –  Accounting Disclosure and Stock Market Reaction. Empirical Analysis on Bucharest Stock Exchange -pg.643
17.  Miţac Mirela Claudia, Dobre Elena – Cryptocurrencies in Romania. Cryptocurrencies Pose Risk for Central Bank and for Economy? -pg.649
18. Mogoiu Carmen Mihaela – Single Fiscal Statement of the Individuals –  A Solution of Simplifying Bureaucracy in Fiscal Field? -pg.655
19. Mortură Laura-Alexandra, Dreghiciu Andreea-Elena – Possibilities of Influencing the Results of an Entity through Creative Accounting at Stock Level -pg.661
20. Nanu Florentin Gabriel – Procedure for Exercise Economic-Financial Inspection -pg.667
21. Nicolae Traian Cristin – Considerations on Hedge Accounting of Bank Loans -pg.672
22.  Oprișan Oana,Țileagă Cosmin – Analysis of EU Budget Revenues through Fiscal and Budgetary Policy over the Period 2013-2018 -pg.678
23.  Popovici Norina,Mihai Camelia – The Impact of Globalization on Workforce – The Future of the Accounting Profession -pg.684
24. Răscolean Ilie, Rakos Ileana – Sorina – The Dynamics of the Revenues and Expenditures of the State Budget in the Period 2014 – 2018 -pg.690
25. Schank Milena – Jana –  Institutional Ownership and Firm Performance – Evidence from Romania 696
26. Troi (Ilie) Silvia Mioara – The Relation between Culture, Corporate Governance and the Role of the Internal Auditor -pg.702
27. Țirău Adrian Ioan,Gînţa Anca Ioana,Marin Pantelescu Andreea – Influence of Managerial Accounting in the Decision Making Process -pg.707
28. Vilijencova Nicoleta – The Banking System in Romania -pg.712

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Section I: International Affairs

1. Bonta (Mitea) Liana – Antonela – Federal Reserve Response to the 2007 Financial Crisis. Monetary Policy Instruments – pg. 2
2. Bonta (Mitea) Liana – Antonela – A Comparative Analysis of FED and ECB Reactions to the Global Financial Crisis – pg.7
3.  Florea Iulia Oana – Economic Fraud in International Business: Forms and Implications – pg. 12
4. .Frecea Georgiana – Loredana Legal or Discretionary CSR: The Directive 2014/95/EU Analysis – pg. 17
5. Koblianidze Tamar, Kochlamazashvili Lela, Chakhunashvili Tamar – Healthcare System and Problems of Medical Personnel in Georgia – pg.22
6. Meladze Maia, Olkishvili Mariam – Using of Social Media Features in Tourism Management The case of Using Social Media in Georgia – pg.28
7.  Mesagan Ekundayo Peter, Omojolaibi Joseph Ayoola, Umar Dominic Ikoh – Trade Intensity, Energy Consumption and Environment in Nigeria and South Africa – pg.33
8.  Năstase Luiza Loredana – China: Current Position and Opportunities – pg.39
9. Năstase Luiza Loredana – Trump’s Economy: A Brief Macroeconomic Analysis – pg.43
10. Olunkwa Chidi Ndubuisi, Shobande Olatunji Abdul – Capital Flow Components and Industrial Sector Performance in Nigeria – pg.48
11. Platon Nicolae – E-tourism as a Component Part of International Trade of Services – pg.58

Section II: Regional Development, Integration and Globalization

1. Aivaz Kamer – Ainur  – Delineating the Tourism Profile of the EU Countries in Terms of Length of Stay using the Correspondence Factor Analysis Method – pg.65
2. Bâra Adela, Oprea Simona Vasilica Preoțescu Dan – Data Management for Photovoltaic Power Plants Operation and Maintenance – pg.70
3. Caprita Elena Diana – Post 2020 CAP. The Future Starts Now – pg.76
4. Gheorghe Paul, Munteanu Gabriela Iuliana – Company Competitiveness in Sustainable Conditions – pg.82
5. Gheorghiu Gabriela, Spătariu Elena Cerasela, Carataș Maria Alina – The EU General Data Protection Regulation Implications for Romanian Small and MediumSized Enterprises – pg.88
6. Marcu Laura, Tănase Loredana Cristina – Employment Rate and Gender Employment Gap in Romania in the Context of Europe 2020 Strategy – pg.92
7.  Olesia Mihai – Exploratory Study of Evaluative Techniques Used in Regional Development Literature Reviews – pg.98
8. Oprea Simona-Vasilica, Bâra Adela, Elefterescu Luminița – Decision Support System Design for Photovoltaic Systems Operation and Maintenance by Using Big Data Technologies – pg.104
9. Toma Sorin-George, Saseanu Andreea – The World’s Smartest Cities in the Metropolitan Century – pg.111
10. Voiculeţ Alina – The Evolution of Transnational Mergers and Acquisitions – pg.117

Section III: Economic and Social Studies

1. Aivaz Kamer – Ainur –  Survey on the Distribution of the Number of Domestic Trips Taken in the EU Countries in Terms of Length of Stay – pg.123
2. Anastase (Bădulescu) Ileana, Dima Adriana, Dudan Anghelina – Factors Generating Financial Crises –  pg.128
3. Bran Violeta, Ustinescu Gheorghe – Reflections on the Phenomenon of Desertification and Its Influence on the Natural Ecosystems in Romania – pg.133
4. Buicli Olga –  The Behavior of Human Resources on the Labor Market in the Republic of Moldova – pg.139
5. Buzarna-Tihenea (Gălbează) Alina, Nădrag Lavinia – The Advantages of Authentic Materials in the ESP/EFL Classroom: Newspapers – pg.145
6. Dobre I. Claudia, Răsăuțeanu I. Costin – Implications of Welfare States on Human Development –  pg.152
7. Dragomir Cristina, Utureanu Simona Luize – Gender in Maritime Transport – A Scientific Literature Overview – pg.158
8. Dumitrașcu Elena – Syntactic Condensation – One of the Features of Specialized Languages – pg.164
9. Iurian Sergiu-Dan, Jaradat Mohammad – Refugee or Migrant Status ? What Can We Expect Next ? – pg.168
10. Jaradat Mohammad, Iurian Sergiu-Dan – Legal and Illegal Migration in the EU. Implications Regarding European Labor Market. What Does the Future Has to Offer ? pg.172
11. Jugănaru Mariana – A Method for Shaping the Tourism Profile of the EU Countries According to the Structure of Tourist Expenditures in 2016 – pg.177
12. Marinescu Cristian, Mircioi (Vălimăreanu) Ileana – Current Vulnerabilities of Economic Security in Romania – pg.182
13. Mateescu Mihaela, Muscalu Sabin, Bozga Raluca – Mathematical Model for the Study the Romanian Industry Evolution – pg.190
14. Moraru Camelia, Nancu Dorinela – The Evolution of Wage in Romania – pg.196
15. Nădrag Lavinia, Buzarna-Tihenea (Gălbează) Alina – Innovative Methods for Assessing Students’ Performance in the ESP Classroom – pg.200
16. Neagu Oana Maria – How Apple Group Succeeded to Avoid Billions of Euros in Taxes by Shifting Profits into Subsidiaries from Ireland – pg.206
17. Nica Maria, Stoian Mirela – Foreign Trade in Agri-food Products – Current Approaches – pg.211
18. Nicodim Liliana, Croitoru Gabriel, Tabîrcă Alina Iuliana – Role and Impact of Research & Development Activity on Economic Efficiency – pg.217
19. Nicodim Liliana, Duica Mircea, Manolache Dorin Claudiu – Research Tools and Steps Used in Economics Science – Theoretical Approach – pg.223
20. Nițu Maria – Tax Evasion: Concept, Causes and Forms at the Macro and Microeconomic Level – pg.227
21. Popa Florina – Aspects on Practice of Concession in the Romanian Economy in Inter-War Period – pg.233
22. Paper withdrawn from the volume with authors’ consent !
23. Sandu Christiana Brigitte, Darabă Gabriel, Jaba Elisabeta – Evaluation of the Duration of Unemployment Spells Using Kaplan-Meier Estimator. A Study on Botoşani County’s Labor Market – pg.248
24. Stamule Stere –  Nudging – a New Way in Promoting Sustainable Development to Succeed in Provoking Behavioral Change – pg.254
25. Stanciu Anca Cristina, Condrea Elena  – The Quality of Luxury Versus the Luxury of Quality – pg. 260
26. Vîntu Denis, Negotei Ioana Alina – Analysis of Financial Stability: The Construction of a New Composite Financial Stability Index for Euro Area – pg.264
27. Zamfir Cristina Mihaela – Pinpointing Patterns of Getting to Know Yourself and Others in Business: Metaprograms as Perceptual Filters on Communication – pg.271

Section IV: Marketing – Management

1.Barbu Andreea, Militaru Gheorghe – How Lifestyle, Professional and Financial Criteria Influence Students’ Personal Vision to Become Entrepreneurs. Evidence from Romania – pg.278
2. Berea Cristi – Negotiation Analysis. The Context – pg.284
3. Dinu Gabriel, Dinu Loredana – The Influence of Social Groups on Consumer Behavior Online in the Resita City Population – pg.289
4. Furduеsсu Βοgdɑn – Alехɑndru – Nеgɑtіvе Mοtіvɑtіοn – pg.293
5. Gheorghe Paul, Munteanu Gabriela Iuliana – Brand Awareness in Increasing Competitiveness and in Creating the Competitive Advantage of the Company – pg.297
6. Jugănaru Ion Dănuț – Using the Factor Analysis Method to Shape the Tourist Profile of Several European Countries by the Age Group of Tourists – pg.303
7. Jugănaru Ion Dănuț – Analysis on the Distribution of Resident Tourists from 29 European Countries, by Age Groups, in 2016, using the Factor Analysis Method – pg.309
8. Jugănaru Mariana – Comparative Study on the Distribution of the Categories of Expenditures Made by Resident Tourists in the EU Countries in 2016 – pg.315
9. Madăr Anca, Neacșu Nicoleta Andreea – How Can Companies Adapt to the Growing Competition? – pg.320
10. Merlă Vladimir – A Decade of Active Political Marketing on Social Media – pg.326
11. Merlă Vladimir – Political Marketing’s Influence on Intra-party Democracy – pg.331
12. Micu Angela-Eliza, Necula Ramona Valentina – Organizational Communication and Change Management. National Challenges and European Perspectives – pg.336
13. Neacșu Nicoleta Andreea, Madăr Anca  – Strategies Applied to the International Freight Transport Market Case Study: Lufthansa – pg.342
14. Negoiță Olivia Doina, Purcărea Anca Alexandra, Popescu Mirona Ana-Maria – Predictors of Companies Preferences for Adopting a Proposed Marketing Strategy – pg.348
15. Negoiță Olivia Doina, Purcărea Anca Alexandra, Popescu Mirona Ana-Maria – A Model for Relational Marketing – pg.353
16. Petac Eugen, Duma Petruţ – Exploring the New Era of Cybersecurity Governance – pg.358
17. Pirvu (Mazilescu) Ionica-Diana, Lazar (Soare) Gabriela – The Importance of Cultural Marketing in Evaluating Creative Personnel – pg.364
18. Platon Nicolae – Use of the PESTEL Model in the Management of the Tourism Branch of the Republic of Moldova – pg.370
19. Popovici Norina, Moraru Camelia – Outsourcing Management: Outsourcing Services Worldwide and in Romania – pg.376
20. Popovici Veronica, Muhcină Silvia, Popovici Alina-Lavinia – Traditional versus Online Marketing for B2B Organisations: Where the Line Blurs – pg.382
21. Săseanu Andreea Simona, Toma Sorin-George – Women in Business Leadership – pg.388
22. Sîrb Lucian, Molcuț Alin, Nastor Flavius – The Adoption of Marketing Decisions by Using Fuzzy Logic for Market Segmentation and Competitive Advantage Achieving. A Hypothetical Application in Automotive Industry – pg.394
23. Ștefan (Matei) Adriana – The Quality of Tourism Products and Services in the Accommodation Units of Prahova County – pg.400
24. Ștefan (Matei) Adriana – The “Customer Orientation” Principle is a Prerequisite for Increased Efficiency in Tourism – pg.405
25. Vasciuc (Săndulescu) Cristina Gabriela – Changing Tendencies in the Commercial Society with Limited Liability Rafeba – pg.409
26. Vasciuc (Săndulescu) Cristina Gabriela – The Necessity and Importance of Money in Time –  pg.417
27. Zaif Alexandra, Cerchia Alina Elena – The Influence of Brand Awareness and Other Dimensions of Brand Equity in Consumer`s Behaviour: The „Affordable Luxury” Strategy – pg.422
28. Zoltan Raluca, Vancea Romulus – Group Communication, Performance and Satisfaction in Organizations – pg.428

Section V: Finance and Accounting

1. Caprian Cristina – Particularities of Cost-Based Decisions in the Clothing Industry in Romania -pg. 435
2. Carataș Maria Alina, Spătariu Elena Cerasela, Gheorghiu Gabriela – Internal Audit Role in Artificial Intelligence -pg. 441
3. Criveanu Radu Cătălin, Criveanu Maria Magdalena – The Implications of not Correlating the Actual Fiscal Policy – pg. 446
4. Dobre Elena, Mițac Caudia Mirela, Petrașcu Daniela – The Liquidity Risk Management in the Romanian Banking System in the Reform Period – pg. 452
5. Grigore Marian – The Fiscal and Accounting Implications in the Case of Dissolved Companies. Theoretical and Practical Application to the Company MG SRL – pg.459
6. Iuga Iulia – Does Gross Average Earning Affect Residual Loans in Romania? – pg.464
7. Miloș Marius Cristian, Miloș Laura Raisa – Short-Selling Regulation and the Development of the Stock Markets – pg.470
8. Nicolae Traian Cristin – Aspects and Trends in Real Estate InvestmentAccounting – pg.476
9. Oprisan Oana, Țileagă Cosmin – Financial Crises Between the 20th and 21st Centuries – pg.482
10. Oprisan Oana, Țileagă Cosmin, Croitoru Gabriel  – Savings in Central Europe – pg.488
11. Răscolean Ilie, Rakos Ileana – Sorina – Estimating the Cash Flows to the Economic Entities in Romania – pg.493
12. Răscolean Ilie, Rakos Ileana – Sorina – Bank Products and Services Offered by BRD Groupe Société Générale Petrosani Branch – Hunedoara County – pg.499
13. Rus Mircea-Iosif – Financing of Research Activity from Private vs. Governmental in Romania – pg.505
14. Tudor Liviu-Alexandru – The Advantages that IFRS 16 Brings to the Economic Environment – pg. 510
15. Țole Alexandru – Adrian – K-Means Clustering Approach for Improving Financial Forecasts – pg.514
16. Vârteiu Daniel Petru – Audit of European Funds Destined to the Development of Agricultural Sector – pg.519

FULL VOLUME

Section I: International Affairs

1. Botescu Ion – The External Trade of Romania: Evolution Trends – pg.2
2. Frecea Georgiana – Loredana Drivers to the Corporate Social Responsibility in Romania: The Banking Challenge – pg.8
3. Grădinaru Cătălin,Toma Sorin-George,Papuc Răzvan – Entrepreneurship in the World: The Analysis of the Global Entrepreneurship Index in the Period 2015-2017 – pg.14
4. Iancu Eugenia – The Future of Traditional Commerce – pg.19
5. Isola Wakeel Atanda, Mesagan Ekundayo Peter, Alimi Olorunfemi Yasiru  – Energy Crisis in Nigeria: Evidence from Lagos State – pg.23
6. Jitaru Loredana – The Importance of the European Union in International Trade – pg.29
7. Moraru Camelia, Popovici – Norina Imports vs Exports. Case Study: Romania  – pg.34
8. Musiał-Malago Monika – Shrinking Cities in Poland: Demographic Perspective  – pg.38
9. Popovici Norina, Moraru Camelia – Comparative Approach of Romania-Croatia in Terms of Touristic Services – pg.45
10. Rădulescu Corina Michaela, Pop Izabela Luiza – Promotion of Cultural Tourism Through Cooperation in the Cross-Border Area – pg.51
11. Toma Sorin-George, Grădinaru Cătălin – The World’s Largest Energy Companies in the Period 2016-2017  – pg.57

Section II: Regional Development, Integration and Globalization

1. Apostu Simona-Andreea  – Statistical and Econometric Analysis of the Correlations Between Migration and the Main MacroAggregates in EU – pg.62
2.  Babucea Ana-Gabriela, Răbonțu Cecilia-Irina – The Regional R&D Activity in Romania – A Perspective post-EU Accession – pg.66
3.  Botescu Ion – The European Union: Challenges and Perspectives – pg.73
4.  Catană Aida – Regional Development Through Investments in the Health Infrastructure in Romania, 2007-2013 Programming Period – pg.79
5. Duţă Alexandru – The “Europenity” Index. Statistical Survey on Five Target Groups – pg.84
6. Iordănoaia Florin – The Strategy for Development of the Railway Transport in the Dobrogea Region. The Passengers Transport – pg.89
7. Jugănaru Ion Dănuț, Aivaz Kamer Ainur, Jugănaru Mariana – Comparative Assessments of the Seasonality in „The Total Number of Overnight Stays” in Romania, Bulgaria and the European Union – pg.95
8. Manolache Stelian – The Global Economy and Religion: Contents, Specifications and Alienating Influences. Brief Considerations on the Phenomenon of Globalisation from an Orthodox Perspective – pg.101
9. Mihai Mihaela – Is Innovation the Premise of Social Progress ? – pg.105
10.  Mihai Mihaela – Education in Romania under Crisis – pg.111
11.  Păuna Carmen Beatrice  – The European Union Strategy for the Danube Region – Framework for Promoting Clusters  – pg.115
12.  Puia M. George, Potts Mark  – Regional Approaches to Global Uncertainty  – pg.120
13.  Stec Małgorzata, Grzebyk Mariola – Classification of EU Countries in Terms of the Level of Sustainable Development  – pg.126
14.  Toma Elena – The Role of Taxes in Financing of Public Expenditures and the Implications for Fiscal Policy in the Countries of the European Union – pg.132
15. Vălimăreanu Ileana, Năstase Marian – Agrotourism in Romania – Sustainable Development Method for the Rural Environment – pg.139
16.  Voiculeț Alina, Belu Nicoleta – The Contradiction Between the Environment Created by Man and the Natural Environment in the Context of Globalization -pg.144

Section III: Economic and Social Studies

1. Barbu Cristian – Marian – In Romania, the Buzzing Economy is Unable to Attenuate the Uproar Caused by Economic Backslides – pg.150
2. Bâra Adela, Oprea Simona Vasilica – Consumption Management Informatics Solution for Increasing Consumers’ Awareness towards Energy Efficiency – pg.156
3. Buzarna-Tihenea (Gălbează) Alina, Nădrag Lavinia – ESP Teaching for Tourism. An Experimental Study  – pg.162
4. Caraganciu Anatolie,  Tiuhtii Constanța – Economic Concentrations vs State of Competitive Space – pg.168
5. Chelariu Gabriel – The Social Economy Enterprises in Romania – pg.173
6. Corbea (Florea) Alexandra Maria Ioana, Bâra Adela, Uță Adina – Regional Cooperation on the Energy Markets – a Study of Romania’s Day-Ahead Market – pg.179
7. Cristescu Marian Pompiliu,  Stancu Ana-Maria Ramona – Business Intelligence Integrated Solutions – pg.185
8. Cristian Elena Raluca, Bărăgan Laura Georgeta, Mustea Șerban Răzvan – The Socio-Cultural Consequences of the Migrations Phenomen on the Romanian Emigrants – pg.190
9. Dumitrașcu Elena, Mărunțelu Carmen Liliana – The Use of the Superlatives in the written Tourist Discourse – pg.197
10. Grecu Mihaela  – Regional Unemployment Disparities in Romania –pg.203
11. Grecu Mihaela  – Unemployment Evolution in Romania – pg.208
12. Gutu Ioana, Manolescu Irina  – Trends in the Romanian Higher Education System – pg.213
13. Iancu Eugenia, Colomeischi Tudor – Macroeconomic Diagnosis and Prediction through Software – pg.222
14. Ionel Marian – Rural Tourism and Agro-tourism in Romania – pg.226
15. Ionel Marian – Travel Agencies in Romania – pg.232
16. Leonte Alina, Istratie-Macarov Alexandra-Lavinia, Vlad Loredana Gabriela  – English through the Filter of the Mother Tongue in Economics Students’ Formal Writing – pg.237
17. Man Mariana, Ciurea Maria – Considerations on the Common Agricultural Policy in Romanian Agriculture – pg.243
18. Mihalache Patricia,  Rotariu Ilie – Medical Services – A Significant Component of the Economic Activity- pg.249
19. Moise-Țiței Adina – Evaluation of Social Justice in Europe – pg.253
20. Morariu Alunica – Labour Productivity: Concept and Tendencies – pg.258
21. Morariu Alunica – The Phenomenon of not Declaring Paid Activities to the Public Authorities – pg.263
22. Nădrag Lavinia, Buzarna-Tihenea (Gălbează) Alina – ESP Teaching and Needs Analysis. Case Study      – pg.268
23. Nica Maria – Honey Market in Romania – pg.274
24. Nicoară (Ana) Florentina Denisa – The Efficiency of Ambulatory Medical Services. Case Study – The Integrated Ambulatory Units of the Psychiatric Hospital “Dr. Gheorghe Preda” Sibiu pg.281
25. Papathanassis Alexis – Over-Tourism and Anti-Tourist Sentiment: An Exploratory Analysis and Discussion – pg.288
26. Pîrvu (Mazilescu) Ionica-Diana, Goldbach Felix-Constantin – Cultural Infrastructure in Arges County – pg.294
27. Platon Nicolae  – Ensuring and Maintaining the Quality Standards in the Tourism Enterprises’ Activity – pg.300
28. Platon Nicolae – Tourism Multiplicator Effect for the National Economy of the Country – pg.306
29. Popa Florina – Elements on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Public Sector – pg.313
30. Stanciu Anca Cristina, Condrea Elena, Constandache Mihaela – Quality and Social Responsibility – pg.320
31. Stancu Ana-Maria Ramona, Cristescu Marian Pompiliu, Stoica Liviu Constantin – Attainment of K-Means Algorithm using Hellinger Distance – pg.324
32. Tincescu Ana-Maria – General Points of the Public Administration in Romania – pg.330
33. Todea Nicolae, Vitan Daniela – Analysis of the Teaching Staff  in the Pre – University Education System – pg.333
34. Trandafirescu Bogdan Cristian – The Nature of the General Theory of Law – pg.338
35. Țâra Sergiu – Will Romania Overcome Underdevelopment? –  342
36. Voica Orlando Marian – Differentiators of Organizational Dynamism – pg.348

 

Section IV: Marketing – Management

1. Aivaz Kamer Ainur, Jugănaru Mariana,Jugănaru Ion Dănuț – The Seasonality in the Number of Overnight Stays by Residents in Romania and Bulgaria and Its Ranking in Connection to the EU Average Level – pg.355
2. Ananchenkova Polina – Travels as Life Style in View of Russian Travel-Bloggers – pg.361
3. Băeșu Camelia – Cyclicity – Unavoidable Process in the Economic Evolution – pg.366
4. Băltescu Codruța Adina – The Travel Agency Website – Factor for Business Success – pg.371
5. Bărăgan Laura Georgeta, Cristian Elena Raluca, Mustea Șerban Răzvan – The Services Identity and Their Management in the Actual Economic Context – pg.376
6. Ciobănică Mihaela – Lavinia Strategic Planning Method Used in Enterprise Management – pg.380
7. Dăneci-Pătrău Daniel – Study on the Decision-Making Process in Selecting Rail Infrastructure Managers – pg.387
8. Dinu Gabriel, Dinu Loredana – The Attitude of Service Consumers Regarding Tourist Advertising in Mountain Banat – pg.393
9. Dinu Loredana, Dinu Gabriel – Tourism Promotion – Primary Element in Mountain Banat – pg.398
10. Dragomir Cristina, Utureanu Simona, Manole Ionuț-Constantin – Computer Science Within the Academic Curriculum Used in Maritime Training – pg.402
11. Ilie Margareta – Calculus of the Resources Cumulative Task Using Different Technics and Software – pg.407
12. Ilie Margareta, Ilie Constantin, Jeflea Victor Florin – Levelling a Simple Manufacturing Process Using Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera – pg.413
13. Micu Angela -Eliza, Necula Ramona Valentina – Pursuing Happiness in the Workplace, Purpose and Challenge for Human Resources Management – pg.419
14. Miloş Marius Cristian, Miloş Laura Raisa- Working Capital Management and Firm Profitability. Empirical Evidence for the Romanian Industry – pg.425
15. Muhcină Silvia – The Public Urban Transport and The Tourism Marketing – pg.430
16. Munteanu Valentina, Păun Oana Ileana – The Influence of Organizational Culture on Company Performance – pg.435
17. Nancu Dorinela – Is There a Positive Correlation between Promoting Communication at all Hierarchical Levels within the Organization and Organizational Performance ? – pg.440
18. Nicolau Cristina, Alsati Karam, Herțanu Andreea – Using Business Etiquette Nowadays. Qualitative Research on Business Phoning, Emailing and Meetings – pg.444
19. Popescul Lorena Florentina – The Impact of Life Coaching Sessions on the Behavior of Future Romanian Entrepreneurs – Pilot Study – pg.449
20. Popescul Lorena Florentina, Jitaru Loredana – Research Framework used in Management and International Affairs Fields – pg.455
21. Sasu Constantin, Androniciuc Andra – How Do Romanian Politicians Communicate Online? An Emphasis on Facebook – pg.461
22. Șerban Comănescu Adrian – Effects of Economic and Social Implications of Tourism on Economic Flows – pg.467
23. Șerban Comănescu Adrian – SWOT Analysis of the Romanian Tourism Market Component of the Marketing Plan – pg.472
24. Sorescu Florin – Particularities of Planning, Organizing and Managing Port Marketing – pg.477
25. Utureanu Simona, Dragomir Cristina, Manole Ionuț-Constantin – Information as Object of Computer Science  in Maritime Transport – pg.483
26. Vanghele Cristian – Management of Internal and External Factors of Decisive Policies in Agriculture in Macroeconomic Crisis Conditions – pg.489

Section V: Finance and Accounting

1. Aevoae George Marian – Premises and Limitations in Defining and Measuring Synergy from M&As – pg.493Aevoae George Marian – Premises and Limitations in Defining and Measuring Synergy from M&As – pg.493
2. Apostu Simona-Andreea – Factor Analysis of Credit Risk in Romania – pg. 499
3. Boștină Florin – A VAR Analysis Regarding Tax Evasion and Tax Pressure in Romania – pg.505
4. Carataș Maria Alina,Spătariu Elena Cerasela Gheorghiu Gabriela – Internal Audit Role in Cybersecurity – pg.510
5. Carataș Maria Alina,Spătariu Elena Cerasela Gheorghiu Gabriela – Cybercurrencies – pg. 514
6. Cărăușu Dumitru-Nicușor – Financial Contagion in the Recent Financial Crisis: Evidence from the Romanian Capital Market – pg.519
7. Ciocan Claudia Cătălina – Motivations in Choosing Creative Accounting Techniques: A Managerial Perspective – pg.525
8. Comăniciu Carmen – The Fiscal Councils – Independent Fiscal Institutions for Ensuring Fiscal Discipline – pg.531
9. Criste Adina, Lupu Iulia – Communication Tool in Central Banking. Increasing Its Role for the New Reality – pg.537
10. Criveanu Maria Magdalena, Cârstina Silviu – The Correlation between the Efficiency of Using the Assets and the Capitals and the Risks in what the Romanian Energy Industry is Concerned – pg.542
11. Cuceu Ionuţ-Constantin, Văidean Viorela-Ligia, Maşca Simona-Gabriela – Some Insights of Value-Added Tax Gap – pg.547
12. Dănilă Alexandra, Horga Maria Gabriela – Direct Taxation of Certain Activities in Romania: Specific Tax – pg.553
13. Dănuleţiu Dan-Constantin, Dănuleţiu Adina-Elena – Some Differences in the Budgetary Situation of the Local Authorities from Romania’s “Centru” Region of Development – pg.558
14. Ignat (Neacșu) Ioana – Advance Pricing Agreements and Double Taxation – Key Concepts in the Context of Transfer Pricing – pg. 565
15. Imbrescu Carmen Mihaela, Peța Crina – Internal Audit: “A Necessary Evil” or A Creator of Added Value ? – pg.571
16. Jitoreanu Doina, Chirilă Viorica – The Statistical Analysis of the Relationship Between Poverty and Public Expenses in the European Union Countries – pg.576
17. Mesagan Peter Ekundayo, Amadi Nkem Agatha – The Efficiency Market Theory: A Case of Commercial Banks Stocks in Nigeria – pg.583
18. Mortură Laura-Alexandra – Analysis of the Amendments to the Independent Auditor’s Report Starting with the Auditing of the Financial Statements as at 31.12.2016 – pg.588
19. Munteanu Irena, Bacula Mariana – The Time Value of Money in Financial Management – pg.593
20. Nicolae Traian Cristin – New Trends in Leasing Accounting – pg.598
21. Oprișan Oana, Țileagă Cosmin, Nicodim Liliana – Comparative Analysis of the Social Assistance System in Romania vs. Hungary – pg.604
22. Oprișan Oana, Țileagă Cosmin, Nicodim Liliana – European Fiscal Policy and Taxation System in Italy – pg.609
23. Pepi Mitică – Designing a Complete Model for Evaluating Companies in „The Modern Economy” and Refining Financial-Accounting Information – pg.613
24. Pop Izabela Luiza, Hordău Anne Marie –  Financial Investments in Romania. A Comparative Analysis between Open-end Mutual Funds and Bank Deposits – pg.620
25. Răscolean Ilie, Rakoș Ileana – Sorina – Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis – An Instrument of Managerial Control of the Economic Entities in the Extractive Industry – pg.627
26. Răscolean Ilie, Rakoș Ileana – Sorina – Budgetary Consolidation – Expression of Fiscal-Budgetary Policy – pg.633
27. Sanusi Kazeem Abimbola – Threshold Analysis of Fiscal Deficits with Respect to Monetary Growth: Evidence from Nigeria – pg.639
28. Sava Raluca – Accounting Changes on Green Certificates in Romania – pg.644
29. State Violeta, Tănase Loredana Cristina, Voinea Cristina Maria – The Perception of the Internal Managerial Control System – the Case of the Romanian Public Entities – pg.649
30. Teodorescu Mihaela,  Istudor Ileana Iulia – Effective Tax Rate of Corporate Income Tax in the Post-Crisis Period: The Case of Non-Financial Companies Listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange – pg.655
31. Terinte Paula-Andreea, Cărăușu Dumitru-Nicușor – Vulnerabilities and Risks in Romanian Public Financial Accounting – pg.662
32. Toma Maria – Impact of Costing and Cost Analysis Methods on the Result of the Period: Methods Based on Full Cost Theory – pg.667
33. Toma Maria – Impact of Costing and Cost Analysis Methods on the Result of the Period: Methods Based on Partial Cost Theory – pg.671
34. Trandafir Adina – Affecting the Sustainability of Public Finances by the Social Measures Adopted in Romania Between 2006 and 2017 – pg.676
35. Trandafirescu Bogdan Cristian – Taxation of Undeclared Assets – pg. 683
36. Tudor Liviu-Alexandru – The Analysis of the IFRS Adoption Effects on the Accounting Quality in the European Context – pg.687
37. Vârteiu Daniel Petru, Mortură Laura Alexandra, Dreghiciu Andreea Elena  – Study Concerning Exercising an Adequate Professional Reasoning in Developing the Evaluation and Audit – pg.691
38. Vârteiu Daniel Petru, Vilijencova Nicoleta – Accounting for Activity Units witch Perform Agricultural Sector – pg.697
39. Vlad Costică – The Concept of Efficient Capital Market – pg.703