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Alternative Dispute Resolutions Within Administrative Contracts: Attributes and Enforcements
(Universul Juridic Publishing House, 2018) Cărăușan, Mihaela Victorița
This study provides an overview of the attributes of the alternative dispute resolutions (ADRs), and attempts to address the missing information about the use of these methods in Romania. Particular attention is given to the arguments that take a dispute out of the court. ADR schemes are known as out-of court mechanisms, which have been developed across Europe to reach a peaceful agreement. ADR schemes usually use a third party such as an arbitrator, mediator or conciliator, negotiator to help the parties to reach an amicable settlement. The advantages of ADR schemes are that they offer more flexibility; they are cheaper, quicker and more informal than the court. Within the world based on the country development, legal culture and traditions, business environment, and other factors ADR techniques have evolved differently in each one of them, even in the countries which are member of the same legal family. This article defines the basic ADR traits and reviews the theory, history, controversies, and future of alternative dispute resolution processes in administrative contracts.
Analiza orizontală a Web site-urilor primăriilor municipiilor din România (2024)
(National University of Political Studies and Public Administration. Faculty of Public Administration, 2024) Vrabie, Cătălin
Avansul tehnologic a avut un impact semnificativ asupra furnizării serviciilor din sectorul public. Primăriile din România adoptă digitalizarea ca parte a strategiilor lor de dezvoltare, având ca scop implementarea platformelor web pentru servicii publice, sporind eficiența și accesibilitatea pentru cetățeni. Pandemia COVID-19 a accelerat această tranziție digitală, determinând instituțiile publice să treacă de la servicii livrate în format tradițional la servicii online. Acest studiu evaluează adaptabilitatea primăriilor din România la digitalizare, oferind noi perspective asupra rezilienței instituțiilor publice în fața schimbărilor tehnologice. Va fi analizată furnizarea de servicii prin portalurile web oficiale ale celor 103 municipii din România, folosind 23 de indicatori pentru măsurarea diseminării e-serviciilor în contexte locale. Cercetarea dezvăluie progrese semnificative în transformarea digitală a serviciilor în timp (2014-2023), cu majoritatea municipiilor oferind funcționalități online, precum plata impozitelor pe proprietăți, informații despre transportul public și documentația de stare civilă. De asemenea, cercetarea relevă disparități în calitatea și disponibilitatea serviciilor, sugerând necesitatea unor standarde uniforme de digitalizare. Concluziile au rolul de a oferi sprijin științific decidenților politici, sprijină instituțiile publice în avansarea furnizării de servicii digitale și contribuie la cercetarea tehnologiei în reforma sectorului public.
Artemis II: am văzut plecarea oamenilor spre Lună și am înțeles de ce nu e doar o lansare
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-04-05) Vrabie, Catalin
Articolul descrie misiunea Artemis II, un zbor istoric care are menirea de a duce iarăși oameni în vecinătatea Lunii pentru prima dată în mai bine de cincizeci de ani. Autorul îmbină o relatare personală, din postura de martor ocular al lansării de la Cape Canaveral, cu o prezentare tehnică a sistemului Space Launch System și a navei spațiale Orion. Printre elementele esențiale se numără echipajul divers format din patru persoane, rolul vital al Modulului European de Serviciu și instruirea extinsă desfășurată în laboratorul subacvatic al Universității Internaționale din Florida. Dincolo de aspectele tehnice ale zborului, sursele examinează experimentele științifice privind sănătatea umană în spațiul îndepărtat, precum și impactul economic și geopolitic major al misiunii. În cele din urmă, textul abordează provocările logistice și costurile ridicate asociate programului, prezentând Artemis II drept o etapă necesară pentru viitoarea explorare a planetei Marte.
Challenges in the Administrative Procedure of Trademark Registration at the World Intellectual Property Organisation
(Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law (JOPAFL), 2018) Budileanu, Cristiana Georgiana; Cărăușan, Mihaela Victorița
Intellectual property protection in an age of information in the cloud is a dynamic challenge for law and market. Business people are more engaged in the knowledge-based economies where intangible goods prevail and the intellectual property rights rules. Nowadays, not just the resulted goods and/or services are legally protected from other similar and/or identical subsequent ones, but also domain names. The study emphasises the legal steps which must be followed in the international procedure of trademark registration. The trademark was used either as business identifier or virtual advertisement, but currently it become the domain itself. Information flow is global and without spatial boundaries the protection of goods and/or services and domain name has to be internationally recognised. Intellectual property surrounds us in approximately everything we do, and we are surrounded by the results of human creativity and invention and almost all are registered trademarks. The article is a quest for understanding international trademarks and intellectual property protection in the digital age.
Collaborative Public Administration-A Dimension of Sustainable Development: Exploratory Study on Local Authorities in Romania
(MDPI, 2024-03-14) Berceanu, Ionuț Bogdan; Nicolescu, Cristina Elena
The contribution of sustainable public administration to the promotion of sustainable development is increasingly emphasized in the literature, including through an emerging and facilitating concept: collaborative administration. The sustainability of public organizations and of the public interventions carried out by these organizations is a central pillar of a modern administrative model, the desideratum of any government agenda. For this reason, the aim of this paper is to contribute to a more nuanced view on the relationship of sustainable development-institutional sustainability-collaborative dimension, covering some gaps that prevail in the literature by contextualizing the theoretical hypotheses in a case study. The novelty and added value of the research lies in establishing links between these three concepts by referring to a fourth concept: organizational intelligence. The study uses theoretical instruments, such as a questionnaire based on the design model proposed by Lefter et al., for the indirect assessment of the collaborative dimension. The outcomes demonstrate that the collaborative dimension of a public organization can be quantified using the proposed model. Moreover, organizational plans that promote the sustainability of public administration and sustainable development are identified. However, additional complementary studies are required to further investigate the cause-and-effect relationship between sustainable development, institutional sustainability, and collaborative dimensions.
Data protection officer. The new guarantor of freedom in the digital era
(Universul Juridic Publishing House, 2026-07-02) Coman, Cristian Gabriel Nicolae
In a digital landscape increasingly shaped by data-driven surveillance, the protection of fundamental rights is undergoing a systemic reconfiguration, with the Data Protection Officer (DPO) emerging as a key figure of resilience and institutional balance. This paper examines the evolution of the DPO role from a purely compliance-oriented function into a strategic pillar for safeguarding human dignity within public administration. Building on the DPO’s duty to monitor compliance with data protection law and relevant standards, the paper explores how the DPO operationalizes rights protection through assessment mechanisms such as DPIA, PIA, and LIA. These instruments function as safeguards designed to ensure that no administrative procedure unlawfully infringes or restricts citizens’ rights and freedoms. The study highlights the importance of the DPO’s independence, including a direct reporting line to senior management, as an essential condition for objective and impartial oversight. It also analyses the DPO’s advisory and training mission, aimed at embedding privacy and personal data protection values within the institution as intrinsic components of human rights protection. The findings suggest that, by liaising with supervisory authorities and overseeing information security, the DPO acts as an architect of modern public administration, in which technology both serves and protects human rights.
Decision-Making Process in the Public Sector, in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
(2026-05-18) Movanu Luminita
The paper aims to analyze the transformations of the decision-making process in the public sector, in the context of the accelerated development of new digital technologies. Prior Work: The article explores the transition from classical models to the way in which artificial intelligence redefines the decision-making process of public institutions. Approach: The research encompasses the connection between the logical foundations, digital governance and automated decision-making, contributing to the need for a balance between human and algorithms. A theoretical-analytical approach is used, to which are added relevant models from the public sector, from EU member states. Results: The research results emphasize on the one hand, the transition in the decision-making process and AI role in improving the quality of decisions and institutional development, and on the other hand, the identification of constraints and limits. Implications: The paper emphasizes the relevance of new technologies in decision-making and the need to develop a framework for the use of AI by the public sector. Value: The contribution of the research consists in integrating a logical and administrative perspective on decision-making with new technological paradigms.
Driving Sustainable Development from Fossil to Renewable: A Space–Time Analysis of Electricity Generation Across the EU-28
(MDPI, 2025-11-26) Grigorescu, Adriana; Lincaru, Cristina; Pirciog Camelia Speranta
The transition to renewable energy is crucial in order to attain sustainable development, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and secure long-term energy security. This study examines spatial–temporal trends in electricity generation (both renewable and non-renewable) across EU-28 countries using monthly Eurostat data (2008–2025) at the NUTS0 level. Two harmonized Space–Time Cubes (STCs) were constructed for renewable and non-renewable electricity covering the fully comparable 2017–2024 interval, while 2008–2016 data were used for descriptive validation, and 2025 data were used for one-step-ahead forecasting. In this paper, the authors present a novel multi-method approach to energy transition dynamics in Europe, integrating forecasting (ESF), hot-spot detection (EHSA), and clustering (TSC) with the help of a new spatial–temporal modeling framework. The methodology is a step forward in the development of methodological literature, since it regards predictive and exploratory GIS analytics as comparative energy transition evaluation. The paper uses Exponential Smoothing Forecast (ESF) and Emerging Hot Spot Analysis (EHSA) in a GIS-based analysis to uncover the dynamics in the region and the possible production pattern. The ESF also reported strong predictive performance in the form of the mean Root Mean Square Errors (RMSE) of renewable and non-renewable electricity generation of 422.5 GWh and 438.8 GWh, respectively. Of the EU-28 countries, seasonality was statistically significant in 78.6 per cent of locations that relied on hydropower, and 35.7 per cent of locations exhibited structural outliers associated with energy-transition asymmetries. EHSA identified short-lived localized spikes in renewable electricity production in a few Western and Northern European countries: Portugal, Spain, France, Denmark, and Sweden, termed as sporadic renewable hot spots. There were no cases of persistent or increase-based hot spots in any country; therefore, renewable growth is temporally and spatially inhomogeneous in the EU-28. In the case of non-renewable sources, a hot spot was evident in France, with an intermittent hot spot in Spain and sporadic increases over time, but otherwise, there was no statistically significant activity of hot or cold spots in the rest of Europe, indicating structural stagnation in the generation of fossil-based electricity. Time Series Clustering (TSC) determined 10 temporal clusters in the generation of renewable and non-renewable electricity. All renewable clusters were statistically significantly increasing (p < 0.001), with the most substantial increase in Cluster 4 (statistic = 9.95), observed in Poland, Finland, Portugal, and the Netherlands, indicating a transregional phase acceleration of renewable electricity production in northern, western, and eastern Europe. Conversely, all non-renewable clusters showed declining trends (p < 0.001), with Cluster 5 (statistic = −8.58) showing a concerted reduction in the use of fossil-based electricity, in line with EU decarbonization policies. The results contribute to an improved understanding of the spatial dynamics of the European energy transition and its potential to support energy security, reduce fossil fuel dependency, and foster balanced regional development. These insights are crucial to harmonize policy measures with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (especially Goals 7, 11, and 13).
Exploring Inclusive Sustainability Paired with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Official Development Assistance. A Data-Driven and Evidence-Based National Experience
(2025) Bitoiu, Teodora Ioana; Cocosatu Madalina
This paper is thought as an exploratory case of reaching two policy objectives, inclusion and sustainability, by the fourth EU institutions’ bilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipient – Moldova (after Ukraine, Turkey and Serbia, in 2023, according to OECD Reports), as an EU candidate country, also the most committed to sustainable, fair and equitable human development, according to Coherence Index of the European Commission and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research seeks to use Tinbergen’s model of two objectives: inclusion and sustainability, and two instruments: ODA and SDGs, one for each objective of the researched objectives, aiming to prove that this is a more effective way to bring growth and yield faster results in line with the EU targets. Using this, the researchers seek to propose a way that can lead to more effective and predictable policy outcomes. The research addresses the concept of inclusive sustainability in relation to the scores for three selected SDGs (11, 12, and 17) and to the indicator for the net official development assistance and official aid received, aiming to provide better support for developing policies that allow all citizens to get involved in the co-creation of eco-conscious behaviors and co-producing sustainable and inclusive growth.
Exploring the Role of Intercultural Communication and Cultural Intelligence in Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement and ESG Practices in International Organisations: Insights from the UN
(MDPI, 2025) Dinu, Elena; Cocosatu, Madalina; Palar, Victoria; Neamtu, Florentina
This research investigates the critical role of intercultural communication and cultural intelligence in global international organisations and their link to effective stakeholder engagement and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. There is still a scarcity of empirical research focusing on global governance institutions like the United Nations (UN), which was chosen as a case study. Such organisations are one-of-a-kind communicative spaces in which people from various cultural, linguistic, and professional backgrounds work together to achieve common international goals. However, despite the UN’s prominent role in enabling global collaboration, the mechanisms by which intercultural communication occurs and adapts in such circumstances are little understood. Focusing on the social and governance dimensions of ESG, this research brings new insights into the work of the United Nations (UN)’s multicultural teams, as well as into the cross-cultural projects at the heart of this organisation and how they align with the goal of preserving local cultures in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study’s findings confirm the critical role of intercultural communication in engaging internal and external stakeholders and reinforcing sustainable ESG practices in international institutions such as the UN. Moreover, the managerial implications of the research could be of relevance to other global organisations which operate across diverse cultural contexts, where understanding and managing these differences become essential for fostering trust, collaboration, and responsibility. The paper proposes a conceptual framework verified through corroborated semistructured interviews to illustrate how intercultural communication enhances inclusivity, tailors ESG strategies to cultural contexts, and improves organisational decision-making and accountability.
From Smart Governance to Institutional Resilience
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-07-07) Carboni, Stefano; Vrabie, Catalin
This editorial overview summarizes various research articles that redefine the smart city by prioritizing institutional resilience over mere technological adoption. The collection examines how digital tools must be anchored in ethical governance, transparency, and ecological sustainability to create genuine public value across diverse global contexts. Specific studies highlight the importance of nature-based solutions, the risks of algorithmic overconfidence, and the necessity of civil society engagement during times of crisis. Ultimately, the text argues that a city’s intelligence is measured by its accountability and its capacity to protect democratic values rather than its technical sophistication. These sources collectively shift the focus from digital infrastructure to the adaptive institutions required to manage modern urban complexity.
From Smart Systems to Smart Governance
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-04-24) Vrabie, Catalin
The present issue of Smart Cities and Regional Development demonstrates, with unusual clarity, that the contemporary debate on smartness has moved beyond the narrow fascination with devices, platforms, and technical novelty. The articles brought together in Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026) suggest a more mature proposition: a city, an institution, or a public system is not smart merely because it is digital. It becomes smart only when digital transformation is translated into better governance, stronger resilience, broader participation, institutional learning, and public value. Across a remarkably diverse set of contributions – from fragile-state policing to citizen participation, from Digital Twins to travel regulation, from artificial intelligence to education and city branding – the issue consistently returns to one core question: how can innovation be governed so that it strengthens, rather than weakens, the social and institutional fabric?
GENERATIVE AI AND LABOUR MARKET RESEARCH INTEREST FRAMEWORK
(De Gruyter Brill, 2024) Grigorescu, Adriana; Joița, Florina
This study investigates the intersection between generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and labour market by developing a comprehensive framework to analyse the current state of scientific interest in this emerging topic. The research employs a quantitative methodology, using a comparatively implemented bibliometric analysis, thus examining two major databases, Web of Science and Scopus with the aim to provide a deeper understanding of academic landscape. The research focuses on the database with the largest number of relevant papers, providing insight into the concentration of academic activity in the field, both in terms of evolution over time, trends, countries, keywords and authors with the highest research impact. The research reveals a significant gap in the literature concerning the impact of GenAI in labour market, with only one small percentage of papers addressing this topic. Key findings include a rise in publications post-2018, particularly from the USA, Russia and China, and a lack of developed research networks. This article concludes the further exploration of the implication of GenAI on the labour market is needed, with potential directions for future research
Intersectoral Labour Mobility in Europe as a Driver of Resilience and Innovation: Evidence from Granularity and Spatio-Temporal Modelling
(MDPI, 2025-11-18) Lincaru, Cristina; Pirciog, Camelia Speranta; Grigorescu, Adriana; Mladen-Macovei, Luise
Intersectoral labour mobility is a key driver of economic resilience and innovation in Europe. The redistribution of workers across sectors and regions enables economies to adapt to shocks, create flexibility and increase the rate of structural change. However, the dynamics of mobility have not been adequately investigated across varying scales of sectoral granularity and spatio-temporal dimensions. This paper applies the Intersectoral Mobility Index (MI) to all European NUTS-2 areas from 2008 to 2020, utilising Eurostat Structural Business Statistics. Two levels of sectoral aggregation (NACE Rev. 2, 1-digit and 2-digit) are employed to compute MI, capturing both broad and fine-grained reallocations. Classical indices of structural change (NAV, Krugman, Shorrocks) are combined with spatio-temporal modelling in ArcGIS Pro, employing Space–Time Cubes, time-series exponential smoothing forecasts, time-series clustering and emerging hot spot analysis. Results indicate that MI distributions are positively skewed and heavy-tailed, with peaks coinciding with systemic crises (2009–2011, 2020). At the 2-digit level, MI values are significantly higher, revealing intra-sectoral changes obscured in aggregated data. A statistically significant downward trend in mobility suggests an increasing structural rigidity following the global financial crisis. Regional clustering highlights heterogeneity: a small number of regions, such as Bremen, Madeira and the Southern Great Plain, have sustained high or unstable mobility, while most exhibit convergent mobility and low reallocation. This paper contributes to the conceptualisation of MI as a dual measure of resilience and innovation preparedness. It underscores the importance of multi-scalar and spatio-temporal methods in monitoring labour market flexibility. The findings have policy implications, including the design of targeted reskilling programmes, proactive labour market policies and just transition plans to maintain regional resilience during the EU’s green and digital transitions.
Quality of Life Determinants in Spain's Smart Rural Areas During the Pandemic: A Better Alternative to Urban Living
(MDPI, 2025) López-Ruiz, Victor-Raul; Alfaro-Navarro, Jose-Luis; Nevado-Peña, Domingo; Huete-Alcocer, Nuria; Grigorescu, Adriana
In the context of widespread rural depopulation, recent global developments have sparked shifts in lifestyle preferences, underscoring the often-overlooked benefits of rural living. These changes have prompted many people to consider relocating to rural areas for improved quality of life and more tranquility. This study explores the differences in quality of life between rural and urban environments, analyzing key factors that impact individuals' perceived well-being within a broader societal context. Focusing on Spain, our research aims to identify the diverse elements influencing social happiness. Using data from a national survey on quality of life for 908 participants, we compared the perspectives of rural and urban residents during the pandemic, revealing a clear attraction effect toward rural areas. Our findings reveal a significant trend toward relocating to rural areas, but only those with good connectivity (smart rural areas). To effectively address rural depopulation and promote these regions, it is crucial to invest in comprehensive connectivity enhancements, including technological advancements, improved infrastructure, and wider availability of services. Methodologically, a comparative analysis approach was applied, using an analysis of variance (ANOVA) to identify differences and regression techniques to determine the influence of various factors on habitat happiness, understood as quality of life in social terms.
Smart-optimism. Uncovering the Resilience of Romanian City Halls in Online Service Delivery
(Association for Computing Machinery, 2024) Vrabie, Cătălin
"Recent technological advancements have significantly impacted the public sector's service delivery. Romanian city halls are embracing digitalization as part of their development strategies, aiming to deploy web-based platforms for public services, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic has expedited this digital shift, prompting public institutions to transition from in-person to online services. This study assesses the adaptability of Romanian city halls to digitalization, offering fresh insights into public institutions' resilience amidst technological shifts. It evaluates the service provision through the official web portals of Romania's 103 municipalities, using 23 indicators for measuring e-service dissemination within local contexts. The research reveals notable progress in the digital transformation of services over time (2014-2023), with a majority of municipalities offering online functionalities, such as property tax payments, public transportation information, and civil status documentation. It also discovers disparities in service quality and availability, suggesting a need for uniform digitalization standards. The findings enlighten olicymakers, assist public institutions in advancing digital service delivery, and contribute to research on technology in public sector reform"
Studiu de impact “E-guvernarea în municipiile României” - Analiza orizontală a Web site-urilor primăriilor municipiilor din România 2026
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-07-11) Vrabie, Catalin
Raportul actualizează pentru anul 2026 analiza orizontală a e-guvernării în municipiile României, folosind același cadru conceptual ca raportul din 2025: conectivitate, servicii digitale, cultură digitală și sustenabilitate. Spre deosebire de exercițiul precedent, în 2026 nu a fost reculeasă dimensiunea de conectivitate; de aceea, capitolul respectiv este menținut ca ipoteză de continuitate față de anul anterior, cu precizarea că nu reprezintă o măsurare nouă. Celelalte trei dimensiuni sunt actualizate pe baza datelor culese la începutul anului 2026: e-servicii municipale, e-cultură și sustenabilitate. Rezultatele arată o administrație locală care a depășit pragul minim al prezenței online, dar care încă nu a ajuns la o maturitate digitală omogenă. Site-urile municipale și plățile electronice sunt aproape generalizate, iar serviciile digitale pentru cartea de identitate apar în 95 din 103 municipii valide. În același timp, dimensiuni precum educația digitală a angajaților, pregătirea pentru securitate cibernetică, pregătirea pentru AI, sănătatea digitală și datele deschise rămân fragile. În zona de sustenabilitate, infrastructura pentru vehicule electrice, reciclarea și managementul deșeurilor sunt bine reprezentate, însă monitorizarea poluării aerului și agricultura urbană inteligentă au acoperire mult mai redusă. O noutate a analizei 2026 este integrarea unui corpus de documente cu mesaje, postări și comentarii Facebook asociate municipalităților. Acest corpus nu este tratat ca sondaj reprezentativ, ci ca sursă calitativă și lexicală pentru identificarea fricțiunilor cotidiene dintre administrație și cetățeni. Cele mai frecvente teme detectate sunt drumurile, gropile și trotuarele, urmate de taxe și plăți locale, trafic și parcări, lucrări publice, digitalizare și relația online. Astfel, raportul arată că e-guvernarea locală trebuie înțeleasă nu doar ca existență de platforme, ci ca o capacitate de rezolvare vizibilă a problemelor publice.
Studiu de impact “E-guvernarea în municipiile României”–Analiza orizontală a Web site-urilor primăriilor municipiilor din România 2025
(National University of Political Studies and Public Administration. Faculty of Public Administration, 2025) Vrabie, Cătălin
În ultimul deceniu, administrațiile municipiilor din România au trecut printr-o transformare digitală remarcabilă în furnizarea serviciilor publice. Acest studiu analizează un set de date cuprinzător pentru toate cele 103 municipii românești, examinând multiple dimensiuni ale gradului de pregătire pentru e-guvernare, inclusiv infrastructura de conectivitate digitală, furnizarea serviciilor publice online, cultura digitală organizațională și inițiativele sustenabile de tip smart-city. Statisticile descriptive și inferențiale arată că serviciile digitale de bază sunt acum larg disponibile – de pildă, două treimi dintre municipii dispun de portaluri de servicii e-guvernare pentru rezidenți, reflectând progrese considerabile încă de la începutul anilor 2010. Conectivitatea și viteza internetului diferă de la o localitate la alta, dar o mare majoritate (≈81 %) raportează disponibilitatea rețelelor 5G, iar vitezele medii de bandă largă ating ~90 Mbps la descărcare. Serviciile avansate sau specializate rămân inegale: doar ~18 % dintre municipalități dispun de aplicații integrate de transport public și ~22 % raportează sisteme electronice de evidență medicală. Datele indică, de asemenea, lacune în capacitățile interne: mai puțin de 20 % dintre primării au o strategie formală de digitalizare sau programe specializate de formare a personalului, deși aproape 70 % publică datele în format open și majoritatea respectă reglementările privind protecția datelor și securitatea cibernetică. Constatăm condiții socio-economice mai bune (indice de dezvoltare urbană mai ridicat, venit pe cap de locuitor) care se corelează cu o utilizare mai mare a serviciilor digitale, sugerând existența unei diviziuni digitale persistente. În secțiunea de Discuții, contextualizăm aceste constatări în cadrul mai larg al administrației publice și al guvernanței inteligente. Rezultatele sunt în concordanță cu studiile de impact anterioare care arată o adoptare rapidă a e-serviciilor după 2014, dar evidențiază și disparități în calitate și implementare. Analiza noastră subliniază necesitatea unor standarde digitale uniforme, a investițiilor în capitalul uman (competențe digitale atât pentru cetățeni, cât și pentru funcționarii publici) și a strategiilor smart-city integrate, pentru a asigura că toate comunitățile beneficiază de e-guvernare. Concluziile conturează implicații de politică privind sprijinul național și schimbul de cunoștințe între orașe și sugerează direcții pentru cercetări viitoare privind menținerea rezilienței digitale în sectorul public.
The Influence of Universities in the Activity of Local Public Administration from Romania
(Accent Publishing House, 2025) Berceanu, Ionuț Bogdan; Cărăușanu, Mihaela Victorița; Zorzoană, Alina
This paper explores the influence of universities in Romania on the activities of local public administration, emphasizing the alignment between administrative activities and their objectives. The study is grounded in the premise that collaboration between local authorities and academic institutions can enhance the achievement of sustainable development goals. The research investigates the extent to which universities contribute to shaping the objectives and activities of local administration. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating the analysis of official public documents with administering questionnaires to local authorities in cities with major university centers across Romania. The anticipated findings are expected to reveal varying levels of university involvement, highlighting the role of academic expertise in policy formulation and the degree to which local administrations leverage the knowledge and resources of nearby academic institutions. This research underscores the potential for stronger university-local administration partnerships to drive more effective and sustainable governance.
The problem of pollution in Romania: intergenerational justice – preserving the “clean air” resource for Bucharest
(Universul Juridic Publishing House, 2026-07-02) Matache, Iulian-Costin
This paper examines the problem of air pollution in Romania through the lens of intergenerational justice, with a particular focus on the preservation of the “clean air” resource in Bucharest. The central research question asks whether, and to what extent, Romanian legislation and public policies regarding air quality reflect principles of intergenerational justice and contribute to the protection of this resource for future generations. The paper has three main objectives: first, to outline the theoretical framework of distributive justice and resource allocation, drawing on the works of John Rawls and Ronald Dworkin; second, to explore the normative debate on intergenerational justice and the duty of present generations to conserve natural resources; and third, to assess the extent to which Romanian legal and policy measures address air pollution in Bucharest in a way that is consistent with these theoretical perspectives. Methodologically, the paper relies on qualitative analysis of political and philosophical literature, together with a document analysis of Romanian and European legislation, policy measures, and publicly available air-quality data. The findings suggest that, at the normative level, Romania has developed a legal and policy framework aimed at improving air quality and limiting pollution, including measures such as the Air Quality Law, the “Oxygen Tax,” and incentive schemes for low-emission vehicles. These measures indicate an increasing institutional recognition of the need to protect environmental resources for future generations, although important implementation and monitoring challenges remain.

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