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Sustainability in tourism and green economy in the view of the young people from Bukovina
No full textAbstract: The transition to the green economy is a difficult and complicated process involving several distinct stages. For this transition to take place, it is important that both national elites and broad sections of society are aware of this. This study analysed the views of young people in Bukovina on the green economy - how they perceive it, sources of information accessed, possible solutions and benefits. All young people need to have a solid understanding of entrepreneurship and sustainable development (SD) in order to be aware of the impact of their decisions on the SD process. Education for Sustainable Development aims to strengthen the links between human well-being, the economy and environmental protection in order to build an eco-efficient welfare society. It promotes understanding of one\u27s own cultural heritage, cultural diversity, justice and capacities for intercultural and international interaction, increasing involvement and motivation in decision-making as citizens and community members, in order to create the conditions for sustainable industrial development. Young people have the capacity and responsibility to make a crucial contribution to the transition to a green economy. We believe that sustainability and environmental issues must be taught from an early age, adopting innovative educational tools that take into account environmental protection, social and economic development and the achievement of related goals. Recently, young people in Europe have been actively involved in environmental actions, forming various social movements at different territorial, national and European levels to advocate for environmental protection and the implementation of climate neutral policies
THE DECISION-MAKING SYSTEM OF ORGANISATIONS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
No full textToday, organisations are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their activities. They strive to achieve new environmental performances by minimising the adverse effects of industrial-type development on the environment. This research takes an exploratory approach, reviewing specialised literature on the concept of environmental management, with a focus on the decision-making system. It also includes a bibliometric analysis using platforms such as Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Biblioshiny to support the analysis of the national and international subject studied based on several criteria. In summary, the interest in environmental protection in tandem with economic-social development is the order of the day; organisations strive to harmonise economic and ecological objectives by making the correct environmental decisions, which have minimal consequences on the surrounding nature. The true novelty of this research, however, lies in its comprehensive approach to the decision-making system in the context of environmental management, a perspective that has not been extensively explored before
Salient aspects of the geopolitical risks and impact on the global supply chain
No full textThe pandemic and recent geopolitical instability have highlighted the vulnerability of the global supply chain and many sectors have experienced shortages of raw materials and critical goods. The global supply chains are increasingly regionalized to mitigate risks from uncertainties such as US-China trade conflicts or the Ukraine war. In this environment, the category procurement needs to adapt and build a more resilient supply chain. To enhance resilience, effective adaptability is needed by regionalization, supplier collaboration, digitalization and data analytics and risk categorization. This study aims to analyze recent research focusing on geopolitical risks impacting macroeconomics, raw materials, energy demand and logistics and to formulate shared perspectives for higher impacts. For this purpose, a systematic literature review, based on 22 articles, was carried out to observe the main areas of concern in case of geopolitical turmoil and to identify the main factors for the supply chain resilience. The collective viewpoints conclude that, in this challenging environment, the industries must adapt quickly, enhancing their flexibility and resilience, invest in digitalization and data analytics for better visibility and prediction and consider supplier collaboration and regionalization as key factors in their procurement strategies. Further research is needed to define the geopolitical risk categorizatio
Internal Auditing in Georgia: History, Evolution and Perspectives
No full textChange of the economic and political system at the end of the last century led to the necessity of implementing reforms both in Georgia and the whole post-communist space in all fields of economy. It became necessary for proper management of economic activities of enterprises to establish the system of Independent audit which was alien to the planned economy. Post Soviet countries, including, Georgia, were facing a new challenge. They had to create the legislative base on the basis of which audit functioning would be possible. At the same time, this system had to be fit for market economy and commensurate to the international practice. Therefore, based on the above said, the given article will concern issues of internal audit in both public and private sectors
STEAM SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION
No full textThe influence of multiple internal and external factors, which have an impact on the activity of higher education institutions in the Republic of Moldova, imposes the need to implement new teaching methods, able to create and develop in students the competences required by the current context. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) competences contribute to the development of skills related to real-world problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation, which are so necessary in an environment oriented towards digitalisation and sustainability. The article presents the results of a survey conducted with the purpose to identify STEAM skills gaps for students, teachers at the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova and local practitioners, as well as the assessment of local learning needs consisting of digital and non-digital skills, entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation. The study is conducted in the framework of the Erasmus + Skills4future project "Developing and improving STEAM skills of students and teachers for curricular innovation and sustainable development of higher education institutions and local enterprises", No. ERASMUS-EDU-2022-CBHE-STRAND-2 -101081787. The overall objective of the project is to modernize the curriculum for students of the "Business and Administration" specialization, cycle I bachelor by integrating STEAM skills in several areas: economic, environmental and social.
The study was carried out in 2023 and allowed to draw some conclusions and come up with recommendations for the development and modernisation of entrepreneurship education in the Republic of Moldova
AN ANALYSIS OF POST-PANDEMIC TOURISM IN ROMANIA
No full textRomanian tourism in the last 5 years is in line with the general trend of the European tourism phenomenon. Therefore, we believe that the national post-pandemic tourism is undergoing a process of re-dimensioning and reorganization, having as converging elements the revitalization of tourist circulation, the increase of domestic consumption and ensuring tourist comfort and safety. The analysis of statistical data on Romanian tourism from 2019-2023 focuses on highlighting the dynamics of tourism flows based on 2019, the year before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The absolute values of Romanian tourism in the last 5 years show, starting in 2022, a revival of national tourism, both incoming and outgoing, but at least for the time being we cannot speak of a reach of the levels recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic. Most probably, 2024 will be the year when Romanian tourism will overcome this phase of inflection and setback associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Economics of Publishing: A Bibliometric Research Landscape
No full textThe publishing industry has undergone significant changes due to advancements in digital technology and the shifting economic landscape. Globalization, digitalization, and increased competition have profoundly impacted the industry. Consequently, agility and foresight are needed to keep pace with these changes and compete with other sectors for people\u27s attention. This study examines the current research on the economic aspects of publishing, aiming to identify current and future trends in academic discussions. VOSviewer software is used to map keyword co-occurrences, aiding in identifying existing trends in the economic facet of publishing.The resulting VOSviewer bibliometric map synthesizes pivotal research themes, providing an illustrative guide to the economic undercurrents of the publishing industry. Key aspects include the shift from traditional to digital platforms, the implications of open access models, the interplay between copyright laws and digital rights management, and the strategic economic considerations of online content dissemination. The shift towards digital mediums has significantly impacted production and distribution costs, consumer pricing models, and revenue generation strategies. Open access is seen as a transformative element, challenging traditional revenue structures and advocating for the democratization of knowledge. However, copyright legislation and digital rights management are crucial to protecting intellectual property while facilitating content accessibility.This research contributes to understanding how economic factors interconnect within the publishing ecosystem, offering valuable insights for publishers, policymakers, and stakeholders navigating this transformative landscape. The study outlines current economic trends and predicts future directions in publishing economics, highlighting how emerging trends could transform the dynamics of information in the digital age
THE BRANDING OF THE TOURIST DESTINATION
No full textThe battle for customers in tourism is fought for the minds and hearts of customers. Tourism branding is the solution to succeed in a tourist market where many destinations compete. Branding a destination is an organizing principle that involves orchestrating the messages and experiences associated with that place that ensure they are as distinctive, memorable and powerful as possible
DIGITALISATION AND AI INTEGRATION - THE FUTURE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
No full textThe paper addresses the complexity and growing impact of digitalization as well as the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into different sectors of society, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges brought by this revolutionary technology. As AI becomes more integrated into fundamental activities – from business to public administration – new questions arise about ethics, security, prosperity and the future of humanity. The pandemic year is researched in terms of digitization, businesses that had online commerce, businesses that had sales through their own sites, electronic sales, as well as the number of businesses by hardware/ software activities. Digitalization, the culmination of the technological era during the Covid period, the topic of incorporating AI into digitalization, as well as issues related to the future of human intelligence are addressed through an analytical and comparative method through capturing the dynamics of specific indicators
THE EFFECT OF MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN LITHUANIA
No full textEconomic growth is important for all countries of the world, regardless of their level of development, because it determines the standard of living of citizens and reduces the gap between countries of the world. In this paper, an analysis of scientific literature is carried out, which helps to identify different factors on economic growth, as and a methodology of the research process is also created, which includes selected methods to determine the relationship between the variables. The research study analyzed the influence of personal income tax, corporate income tax, investment, inflation rate, and unemployment rate on economic growth in Lithuania from 2003 to 2022. Analyzing, calculating, and evaluating the long-term and short-term relationship between GDP growth rate and macroeconomic indicators in Lithuania was used the bounds testing procedure to cointegration, within an autoregressive distributive lag (ARDL) framework. The short-run results show that the coefficient of the lagged error correction term is negative and statistically significant. This confirms the existence of long-run cointegration between the independent variables and GDP