Browsing by Author "Buzoianu, Corina"

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    Regional Disparities in Literacy and Numeracy Skills Among Romanian Adults: Evidence From e-PASS 2023
    (John Wiley & Sons, 2025) Stancea. Andreea; Corbu, Nicoleta; Buzoianu, Corina
    This article investigates regional disparities in Romanian adults' numeracy and literacy skills. We analyse a novel data set that combines the assessment of numeracy and literacy competencies of the adult population in Romania with information about regional economic conditions and educational administrative data. Using a background questionnaire and a cognitive test following e-PASS methodology and tools (everyday-life Practices and Skills Survey), the study is one of the first to assess the key skills of the Romanian adult population. The e-PASS survey is based on the Literacy Assessment and Monitoring Programme (LAMP), developed by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), and corresponds to PIAAC levels 1 and below 1. The findings indicate that individuals performing better at literacy and numeracy assessments have higher levels of education, are part of younger generations, and live in urban areas and economically developed Romania's regions. The results of this study provide a detailed picture of the current situation and can serve as a benchmark against which to compare current results in the region or future longitudinal findings.
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    Risk and Crisis Communication Research in Romania
    (John Wiley & Sons, 2025) Buzoianu, Corina; Bîră, Monica; Bârgăoanu, Alina
    The chapter looks into the theories, methods, and means of crisis communication in Romania by examining the evolution of research and practices since the fall of communism. As a result of the transition period that followed the events of 1989, the field of communication, and, consequently, crisis communication-related topics, have been shaped by the adoption of theories, practices, and guidelines from US and Western European literature. When discussing the development of risk and crisis communication in Romania, we must consider the various context-dependent challenges and constraints that have impacted both scholars and practitioners. For this, the chapter delves into the institutional, media, and audience perspectives of crisis communication in Romania.