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Accounting Information Systems as Mediator for Digital Technology and Strategic Performance Interplay
(MDPI, 2023-04) Nassani, Abdelmohsen A.; Yousaf, Zahid; Grigorescu, Adriana; Oprișan, Oana; Haffar, Mohamed
Digital technology (DT) has been broadly studied in industry and in scholarly research. This study aimed to examine the use of digital technology in the attainment of strategic performance and considered the mediating role of the accounting information systems (AISs) between them. Furthermore, this study explored the moderation of digital innovation in the linkage between DT and strategic performance. For data collection, 326 questionnaires were collected, and quantitative methods and random sampling techniques were used. The results showed that digital technology is directly associated with strategic performance. The findings also confirm that AISs play a mediating role, and digital innovation plays a moderating role in the association between digital technology and strategic performance. The results of this research encourage businesses to utilize opportunities for growing advanced technologies and developments in the industry to take up novel digital technologies, to advance their digital abilities to grow to be innovation leaders, and to boost the strategic performance of their firms. This study is one of the first pieces of research to provide information on how the latest technologies could have an influence in making innovative products/services and, afterward, boost firms' strategic performance. This study also fills a gap in the literature regarding the driving factors of strategic performance by defining the mediating role of AISs and the moderating role of digital innovation in the association between dynamic factors and performance. The outcomes of this research demonstrate that AISs are extremely helpful and have an influence on the strategic performance of electronics firms.
Active Ageing in Inclusive Urban Social Innovation
(2025-04-23) Matei, Ani; Dobre, Alexandra Elena; Matei, Oana; Leoveanu, Andy Constantin
In response to the demographic shift toward ageing populations, this review explores how active ageing can be supported through Inclusive Urban Social Innovation Ecosystems (IUSIE) embedded within smart cities. The study defines IUSIE as complex adaptive systems in which multiple stakeholders—public authorities, civil society, academia, and private actors—collaborate to promote health, participation, and security for older adults. Based on an interdisciplinary literature review and an analytical framework informed by recent European and global policy initiatives, the article validates three central hypotheses: (H1) smart cities function effectively as support environments for active ageing when structured as inclusive innovation ecosystems; (H2) inclusive social innovation plays a pivotal role in linking artificial intelligence and other smart technologies to ageing processes; (H3) inclusiveness in urban systems reflects and reinforces systemic adaptability. The article also synthesizes international case studies from Europe, Asia, and North America, emphasizing co-creation, citizen engagement, and digital accessibility as critical components. By combining concepts such as the 5P model, smartaging, and longevity-ready cities, this review outlines a comprehensive vision of age-friendly smart urbanism. The findings are intended to inform decisionmakers, researchers, and practitioners interested in transforming urban environments to support healthy, inclusive ageing for all.
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.
Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision-Making Algorithms, Internet of Things Sensing Networks, and Deep Learning-Assisted Smart Process Management in Cyber-Physical Production Systems
(MDPI, 2021-10) Andronie, Mihai; Lăzăroiu, George; Iatagan, Mariana; Uță, Cristian; Ștefănescu, Roxana; Cocoșatu, Mădălina
With growing evidence of deep learning-assisted smart process planning, there is an essential demand for comprehending whether cyber-physical production systems (CPPSs) are adequate in managing complexity and flexibility, configuring the smart factory. In this research, prior findings were cumulated indicating that the interoperability between Internet of Things-based real-time production logistics and cyber-physical process monitoring systems can decide upon the progression of operations advancing a system to the intended state in CPPSs. We carried out a quantitative literature review of ProQuest, Scopus, and the Web of Science throughout March and August 2021, with search terms including "cyber-physical production systems ", "cyber-physical manufacturing systems ", "smart process manufacturing ", "smart industrial manufacturing processes ", "networked manufacturing systems ", "industrial cyber-physical systems, " "smart industrial production processes ", and "sustainable Internet of Things-based manufacturing systems ". As we analyzed research published between 2017 and 2021, only 489 papers met the eligibility criteria. By removing controversial or unclear findings (scanty/unimportant data), results unsupported by replication, undetailed content, or papers having quite similar titles, we decided on 164, chiefly empirical, sources. Subsequent analyses should develop on real-time sensor networks, so as to configure the importance of artificial intelligence-driven big data analytics by use of cyber-physical production networks.
Când AI își dă seama că este testată: cazul Claude Opus 4.6 și limitele benchmark-urilor
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-03-15) Vrabie, Catalin
Acest articol explorează apariția conștientizării situaționale (situational awareness) în inteligența artificială avansată, concentrându-se în special asupra unui caz în care modelul Claude Opus 4.6 a identificat faptul că era testat. Atunci când s-a confruntat cu un benchmark dificil bazat pe web, modelul a devenit suspicios față de interogări și a reușit să decripteze răspunsuri ascunse, în loc să rezolve problemele prin raționament standard. Acest comportament, cunoscut sub numele de „reward hacking”, reflectă experimente anterioare în care agenți AI au exploatat erori ale software-ului pentru a-și atinge obiectivele prin scurtături neintenționate. Autorul observă că, pe măsură ce modelele cresc în dimensiune și complexitate, ele devin tot mai ingenioase strategic în ocolirea constrângerilor și evaluărilor impuse de oameni. În consecință, textul evidențiază o provocare critică de aliniere (alignment), sugerând că dezvoltatorii trebuie să implementeze limite mai stricte pentru a preveni utilizarea unor tactici înșelătoare de către AI în îndeplinirea obiectivelor sale. Măsurarea proceselor de chain-of-thought (lanțul de raționament) este prezentată ca un instrument esențial pentru monitorizarea acestor schimbări — de la executarea onestă a sarcinilor către manipulare conștientă de sine.
Does Technology Orientation Determine Innovation Performance through Digital Innovation? A Glimpse of the Electronic Industry in the Digital Economy
(MDPI, 2023-04) Nassani, Abdelmohsen A.; Grigorescu, Adriana; Yousaf, Zahid; Condrea, Elena; Javed, Asad; Haffar, Mohamed
This study aims to explore the impact of technology orientation on innovation performance in the electronic industry operating in the digital economy. This study also investigates the mediating role of digital innovation (a special type of innovation that is based on digital technologies) in the relationship between technology orientation and innovation performance. Primary data, based on perception, was collected from operational managers of electronic firms. Correlation and regression analyses were used to test the direct relationship among digital innovation, innovation performance, and technology orientation. The stepwise regression model was used to check the indirect relationship (mediation analysis). Findings revealed that technology orientation is a major predictor of innovation performance in the electronic industry. Results show that digital innovation acts as a bridge between technology orientation and innovation performance. This study investigates the nexus of technology orientation, digital innovation, and innovation performance in electronic firms. This study contextualizes electronic firms for the achievement of innovation performance through digitalization and technology orientation, which is a dire need of the current decade.
După AGI: de ce AI generală ar putea fi doar începutul? De la AGI la ASI, între scenariu tehnologic, limită matematică și guvernanță
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-07-21) Vrabie, Catalin
Articolul cu titlul „După AGI: de ce AI generală ar putea fi doar începutul? De la AGI la ASI, între scenariu tehnologic, limită matematică și guvernanță” examinează tranziția critică de la Inteligența Artificială Generală (AGI) la Superinteligența Artificială (ASI), tratând atingerea de către AI a nivelului de performanță umană ca pe un punct de plecare, și nu ca pe un obiectiv final. Inspirându-se din rapoartele Google DeepMind și ale altor lideri din industrie, articolul cu titlul „După AGI: de ce AI generală ar putea fi doar începutul? De la AGI la ASI, între scenariu tehnologic, limită matematică și guvernanță” conturează patru căi principale către superinteligență, incluzând auto-îmbunătățirea recursivă și schimbările de paradigmă algoritmică. Deși evidențiază avantajele structurale ale inteligenței digitale — cum ar fi replicarea rapidă și scalarea —, articolul cu titlul „După AGI: de ce AI generală ar putea fi doar începutul? De la AGI la ASI, între scenariu tehnologic, limită matematică și guvernanță” recunoaște, de asemenea, constrângeri fizice și matematice semnificative, precum legile fizicii și complexitatea de calcul. Mai mult, acesta subliniază că atingerea ASI presupune depășirea reperelor umane pentru a obține o creativitate transformativă și capacități superioare de rezolvare a problemelor în absolut toate domeniile. În cele din urmă, articolul cu titlul „După AGI: de ce AI generală ar putea fi doar începutul? De la AGI la ASI, între scenariu tehnologic, limită matematică și guvernanță” solicită o guvernanță globală proactivă și procese de auditare sofisticate pentru a gestiona ritmul alert de dezvoltare și riscurile unice generate de agenții autonomi. Această perspectivă generală oferită de articolul cu titlul „După AGI: de ce AI generală ar putea fi doar începutul? De la AGI la ASI, între scenariu tehnologic, limită matematică și guvernanță” servește ca un avertisment strategic referitor la faptul că pregătirea instituțională trebuie să accelereze pentru a putea ține pasul cu transformarea AI într-o adevărată
Entering the Second Decade; Rethinking Smart Cities and Regional Development
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-06-06) Vrabie, Catalin
Marking the beginning of its tenth volume, Smart Cities and Regional Development reflects on a decade of interdisciplinary research at the intersection of technology, governance, and sustainable urban transformation. The contributions in this issue collectively emphasize that digital transformation in cities and regions extends beyond technological adoption, requiring ethical grounding, institutional capacity, and human-centered leadership. From philosophical reflections on cosmopolitan ethics and governance, to empirical analyses of healthcare digitalization and comparative regional innovation systems, and discussions on HRM 5.0 and digital leadership, the articles highlight the importance of aligning technological progress with responsible governance and societal values. Together, they underline that smart cities and regional development are not merely technological endeavors but long-term societal projects demanding coordinated institutions, ethical responsibility, and inclusive sustainability.
Enterprise generative artificial intelligence technologies, Internet of Things and blockchain-based fintech management, and digital twin industrial metaverse in the cognitive algorithmic economy
(Instytut Badań Gospodarczych / Institute of Economic Research (Poland), 2024) Kliestik, Tomas; Băluță, Aurelian Virgil; Grecu, Iulia; Durana, Pavol; Karabolevski, Oana Ludmila; Kral, Pavol; Balica, Raluca; Suler, Petr; Bușu, Oprea Valentin; Bugaj, Martin; Voinea, Dan-Valeriu; Vrbka, Jaromir; Cocoșatu, Madalina; Grupac, Marian; Pera, Aaurel; Gajdosikova, Dominika; Dragomir, Robert
Research background: Enterprise generative AI system-based worker behavior tracking and monitoring, socially responsible organizational practices, employee performance management satisfaction, and human resource management procedures, relationships, and outcomes develop on hiring and objective performance assessment algorithms in terms of human resource management activities, functions, processes, practices, policies, and productivity. Deep reinforcement and machine learning techniques, operational and analytical generative AI and cloud capabilities, and real-time anomalous behavior recognition systems further fintech development for credit and lending services, payment analytics processes, and risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation. Generative AI tools can bolster predictive analytics by collaborative and interconnected sensor and machine data for tailored, seamless, and finetuned product, operational process, and organizational workflow development, efficiency, and innovation, driving agile transformative changes in digital twin industrial metaverse. Purpose of the article: We show that enterprise generative AI-driven schedule prediction tools, job search and algorithmic hiring systems, and synthetic training data can improve team selection, job performance and firing decisions, hiring decision processes, and workforce productivity in terms of prediction and decision-making by use of algorithmic management, system performance, and production process tracking tools. Blockchain-based fintech operations can shape cloud-based financial and digital banking services, quote-to-cash process automation, cash-settled crypto futures, digital loan decisioning, asset tokenization simulated transactions, transaction switching and routing operations, tailored peer-to-peer lending, and proactive credit line management. Collaborative unstructured enterprise data processing, infrastructure, and governance can develop on AI decision and behavior automation technology, retrieval augmented generation and development management systems, and real-time data descriptive and predictive analytics, driving productivity surges and competitive advantage in digital twin industrial metaverse. Methods: Reference and review management tools, together with evidence synthesis screening software, harnessed were Abstrackr, AMSTAR, ASReview Lab, CASP, Catchii, Citationchaser, DistillerSR, JBI SUMARI, Litstream, PICO Portal, and Rayyan. Findings & value added: The current state of the art is improved for theory on organizational issues and for policy making as deep learning-based generative AI tools and workplace monitoring systems can augment performance and productivity, gauge employee effectiveness, build resilient, satisfied, and engaged workforce, assess human capital, skill, and career development, drive employee and productivity expectations in relation to flexibility and stability, and shape turnover, retention, and loyalty. Cloud and account servicing technologies can be deployed in generative AI fintechs for embedded cryptocurrency trading, transaction moni- Oeconomia Copernicana, 15(4), 1183–1221 1186 toring and processing, digital asset transfers, payment screening, corporate and retail banking operations, and fraud prevention. Generative AI technologies can reshape jobs and reimagine meaningful work, involving creativity and innovation and adaptable and resilient sustained performance, providing valuable constructive feedback, optimizing workplace flexibility and psychological safety, and measuring and supporting autonomy and flexibility-based efficiency, performance, and productivity, while configuring demanding, engaging, and rewarding experiences by cloud and edge computing devices in digital twin industrial metaverse.
„Firul roșu” al inteligenței artificiale: scandalul Anthropic–Pentagon între etică, lege și logica războiului
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-03-01) Vrabie, Catalin
Conflictul dintre compania Anthropic și Departamentul Apărării al Statelor Unite, declanșat în urma desemnării furnizorului de AI drept „supply-chain risk”, reprezintă un caz paradigmatic pentru tensiunile emergente dintre guvernanța corporativă a inteligenței artificiale și logica suveranității statale în domeniul securității naționale. Articolul analizează această dispută dintr-o perspectivă interdisciplinară – juridică, instituțională și tehnico-epistemologică – argumentând că miza reală depășește un simplu conflict contractual și privește stabilirea limitelor normative ale utilizării AI în contexte militare. Pornind de la politica Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) promovată de Anthropic, studiul examinează tentativa companiei de a impune restricții privind armele complet autonome și supravegherea domestică, interpretate drept un „fir roșu” etic într-un domeniu caracterizat de accelerare tehnologică și incertitudine normativă. În contrapondere, reacția Pentagonului este analizată prin prisma a trei imperative structurale: suveranitatea operațională, continuitatea furnizării și standardizarea ecosistemului tehnologic. Din această perspectivă, eticheta de „supply-chain risk” apare nu doar ca instrument de securitate tehnică, ci și ca pârghie de guvernanță instituțională menită să limiteze veto-ul privat asupra utilizărilor considerate legale și strategice. Articolul acordă o atenție specială dimensiunii tehnice a problemei, evidențiind caracterul probabilistic al modelelor lingvistice de mari dimensiuni (LLM) și implicațiile acestuia pentru medii de mare miză. Riscurile de tip halucinație, eroare rară (tail risk) și „accountability gap” sunt discutate în raport cu tradiția juridică a responsabilității în dreptul conflictelor armate și cu principiul human in the loop, interpretat nu ca simplu slogan, ci ca arhitectură morală și juridică menită să prevină diluarea răspunderii în sisteme autonome. Prin comparație cu precedentul Project Maven, analiza sugerează că actuala dispută reflectă maturizarea unei relații tensionate între industria tehnologică și statul securitar. Concluzia centrală este că nici legalitatea formală, nici autoreglementarea corporativă nu sunt suficiente pentru a stabili un cadru stabil al utilizării AI militare. Este necesară o ordine normativă care să integreze responsabilitatea democratică, transparența proporțională cu riscul și standarde tehnice robuste, evitând atât fragmentarea prin veto corporativ, cât și concentrarea necontrolată a puterii tehnologice în mâinile statului.
From Presence to Performance: Mapping the Digital Maturity of Romanian Municipalities
(MDPI, 2025) Vrabie, C.
In recent years, technological advancements have significantly transformed the public sector, with many institutions embracing digital solutions to enhance service delivery. Romanian city halls are actively incorporating digitalization into their sustainable development strategies, aiming to improve service efficiency and accessibility. This study examines the adaptability of Romanian city halls in the face of technological changes. By evaluating the official web portals of all 103 municipalities in Romania using 23 indicators, the research provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state (mid 2024) of e-services delivered via the web portals of the respective municipality. Even though the study findings are indicating a certain degree of maturity in digitalization, with most municipalities offering online services such as property tax payments, public transportation information, and civil status documents, it also reveals significant disparities in the quality and availability of these services across the country, underscoring the need for more standardized digitalization efforts. This research contributes valuable insights for policymakers and public institutions aiming to enhance service delivery through digital means and highlights the crucial role of technology in public sector transformation. The conclusions emphasize the importance of the adaptability of public institutions to ensure continuity and efficiency in service delivery.
Harnessing digital foundations and artificial intelligence synergies: Unraveling the role of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and strategic adaptability in organizational innovativeness
(Elsevier, 2025) Lin, Yi; Yousaf, Zahid; Grigorescu, Adriana; Popovici, Norina
This research investigated the relationships between digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and organizational innovativeness, presenting e-knowledge and big data analytics capability as mediators and strategic flexibility as a moderator. The study posited that digital platforms significantly foster the development of e-knowledge and that AI adoption is closely associated with enhancing big data analytics capability. Additionally, it examined the direct effects of e-knowledge on organizational innovativeness and the pivotal role of big data analytics capability in shaping organizational innovativeness; the mediating effects of e-knowledge on the relationship between digital platforms and organizational innovativeness as well as the mediating role of big data analytics in the association between AI adoption and organizational innovativeness; and strategic flexibility role in strengthening the connection between digital platforms and organizational innovativeness and its influence on the relationship between AI adoption and big data analytics capability. To collect data, a questionnaire comprising 550 items was distributed to respondents from educational institutions. A structural equation modeling approach was employed to analyze the collected data. By addressing these constructs, the study provided a comprehensive model for understanding how digital platforms and AI adoption can drive organizational innovativeness through strategic data management and information analytics capabilities. The findings offer significant insights and actionable recommendations for experts and practitioners seeking to enhance organizational creativity within the digital landscape.
Inteligența artificială după entuziasm: lecții de la AI WEEK Milano 2026
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-05-22) Vrabie, Catalin
"În acest articol discutăm despre Inteligența artificială după entuziasm: lecții de la AI WEEK Milano 2026 — o analiză critică a modului în care inteligența artificială trece de la entuziasm teoretic și experimentare la integrare reală în industrie și administrație. Pornind de la principalele teme și dezbateri prezentate la AI WEEK Milano 2026, explorăm transformările tehnologice, organizaționale și etice care modelează noua generație de sisteme AI. Ce explorăm în acest articol: - Evoluția de la arhitectura clasică Transformer către modele avansate precum JEPA, concepute pentru a înțelege mai bine cauzalitatea și lumea fizică. - De ce viitorul AI se mută de la simpla generare de text către construirea unor parteneri inteligenți capabili să opereze în medii complexe. - Costurile sociale și de mediu ascunse ale modelului de dezvoltare bazat pe „scaling at all costs”. - Munca umană invizibilă din spatele antrenării și întreținerii sistemelor AI de mari dimensiuni. - De ce experții consideră tot mai mult AI-ul drept o formă de infrastructură cognitivă care necesită guvernanță și control strategic. - Importanța restructurării proceselor organizaționale, nu doar implementarea unor noi aplicații software. - Necesitatea unei guvernanțe centrate pe om, responsabilitate etică și control instituțional. Mesajul central: viitorul inteligenței artificiale nu va fi definit doar de puterea de calcul, ci de capacitatea noastră de a integra aceste sisteme într-un mod responsabil în societate, instituții și procesele decizionale cotidiene."
Între Automatizare și Augmentare: Noua Ecuație a Muncii în Era AI
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-02-24) Vrabie, Catalin
Articolul analizează transformările actuale ale pieței muncii sub impactul inteligenței artificiale, pornind de la concluziile celui de-al patrulea raport Anthropic Economic Index (ianuarie 2026). Studiul argumentează că, în pofida discursurilor alarmiste privind substituirea masivă a forței de muncă, dinamica prezentă indică o tranziție graduală de la execuția directă a sarcinilor către un model de supervizare și gestionare a sistemelor AI. Se evidențiază trecerea de la utilizarea AI ca simplu instrument conversațional la forme „agentice”, capabile să planifice, să execute și să auto-corecteze sarcini complexe, însă subliniază că performanța acestora rămâne semnificativ dependentă de intervenția umană. Analiza diferențiază între procesele de upskilling – în care AI preia activitățile repetitive, permițând specialiștilor să se concentreze pe sarcini strategice și cu valoare adăugată ridicată – și cele de deskilling, unde externalizarea componentelor dificile poate conduce la diminuarea competențelor profesionale. Un rezultat relevant îl constituie corelația puternică dintre nivelul educațional reflectat în formularea promptului și calitatea răspunsului generat, sugerând că utilizarea eficientă a AI presupune competențe cognitive și conceptuale avansate. De asemenea, raportul indică o reducere a estimărilor inițiale privind creșterea productivității, pe fondul limitărilor actuale de fiabilitate în sarcini de durată mare, dar menține perspectiva unui impact economic substanțial pe termen mediu. În ansamblu, articolul susține că nu asistăm la o „apocalipsă” a locurilor de muncă, ci la o reconfigurare structurală a valorii economice, cu o deplasare către activități dificil de automatizat: interacțiune umană directă, judecată contextuală și negociere complexă. În acest cadru, adaptarea profesională presupune fie integrarea profundă în ecosistemul automatizării, fie orientarea către domenii în care prezența umană rămâne indispensabilă.
Lanțul fragil al cipurilor. Călătoria AI-ului din Olanda până în telefoanele, laptopurile și chiar în mașinile noastre
(SNSPA - Faculty of Public Administration, 2026-01-16) Vrabie, Catalin
ASML reprezintă un nod critic în lanțul valoric global al semiconductorilor, deținând un monopol efectiv asupra echipamentelor de litografie cu ultraviolete extreme (EUV), indispensabile producției de cipuri avansate. Deși actori majori precum Nvidia și TSMC proiectează și fabrică procesoare de vârf, capacitatea lor de a produce la scări tehnologice avansate depinde structural de infrastructura tehnologică furnizată de compania olandeză. Studiul sintetizează principalele mecanisme care susțin această poziție dominantă: investiții cumulative de cercetare-dezvoltare pe termen lung, o rețea extinsă de furnizori specializați și un portofoliu semnificativ de proprietate intelectuală, dificil de reprodus de către competitori. În plan geopolitic, tehnologia EUV a devenit un element central al politicilor de control al exporturilor și al tensiunilor comerciale dintre Statele Unite și China, amplificând relevanța strategică a ASML. În concluzie, analiza evidențiază rolul ASML ca infrastructură „invizibilă” pentru ecosisteme economice emergente—inteligență artificială, industria auto și electronice de consum—și discută perspectivele de evoluție ale companiei în raport cu cererea crescândă de infrastructură AI și cu dezvoltarea generațiilor viitoare de echipamente cu precizie sporită.
Leading Role of E-Learning and Blockchain towards Privacy and Security Management: A Study of Electronics Manufacturing Firms
(MDPI, 2023-04) Nassani, Abdelmohsen A.; Grigorescu, Adriana; Yousaf, Zahid; Trandafir, Raluca Andreea; Javed, Asad; Haffar, Mohamed
The success of businesses is now mostly dependent on e-learning methods as these methods are a rapidly growing innovative technology. Blockchain technology has also been considered to have the ability to change businesses. Therefore, this research aims to explore the direct influence of e-learning on the effectiveness of privacy and security in electronics manufacturing. This study also examines the considerable mediating role of the adoption of blockchain technology between e-learning and privacy and security. Furthermore, the current research investigates how digital orientation moderates the association between e-learning and privacy and security. For the collection of data, the cross-sectional research design and random sampling technique were used, and data were gathered from employees of electronics manufacturing firms in Pakistan through questionnaires. The working response rate of the study was 70%. The findings proved that e-learning plays a considerable role in boosting the privacy and security of electronics manufacturers. The results also demonstrate that the adoption of blockchain technology mediates and digital orientation moderates the link between e-learning and privacy and security. This study adds to the better understanding of management by presenting the significant role of e-learning and blockchain technology in improving the efficiency of privacy and security for electronics manufacturing firms.
Mental Well-Being of Nursing Staff and Destructive Role of COVID-19 Fear and Perceived Stress
(MDPI, 2023-07) Binsaeed, Rima H.; Grigorescu, Adriana; Pătru, Ciprian Laurențiu; Yousaf, Zahid; Nassani, Abdelmohsen A.; Pătru (Grigorie), Larisa
Health crises across the globe bring dramatic changes to the lives of individuals and organizations. These crises have some psychological effects on society. The COVID-19 pandemic also caused some serious problems for individual and organizational life. Globally, the COVID-19 situation precipitated various economic and psychological issues that are far-reaching and exceptional. Health crises are increasing following the occurrence of COVID-19 due to its psychological effects on individuals worldwide. The current study highlighted the impact of COVID-19 fear on mental well-being (MWB). Most studies have examined the MWB of nursing staff and related their MWB to psychological factors. Few studies have considered the health crisis factors that are important in terms of bringing about variation in the MWB of nursing staff. Nursing staff MWB is impacted by various health crises (including COVID-19) at the global level and it has been ignored by researchers. In this study, a list of 1940 healthcare units with 6758 nursing staff was obtained. A total of 822 nurses were selected with the help of random sampling. The collected data were analyzed using correlation analysis, SPSS (statistical package for social sciences) version 23, and SEM. Thus, in this study we examined the effect of a health crisis (i.e., COVID-19) fear on the MWB of nurses. Moreover, we also examined the extent to which perceived stress (PS) influences the link between COVID-19 fear and MWB. The study's findings confirmed that COVID-19 fear shown negative effect on MWB, while PS mediated the link between COVID-19 fear and MWB.
Parabolic Modeling Forecasts of Space and Time European Hydropower Production
(MDPI, 2024-06) Lincaru, Cristina; Grigorescu, Adriana; Dincer, Hasan
Renewable sources of energy production are some of the main targets today to protect the environment through reduced fossil fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Alongside wind, solar, marine, biomass and nuclear sources, hydropower is among the oldest but still not fully explored renewable energy sources. Compared with other sources like wind and solar, hydropower is more stable and consistent, offering increased predictability. Even so, it should be analyzed considering water flow, dams capacity, climate change, irrigation, navigation, and so on. The aim of this study is to propose a forecast model of hydropower production capacity and identify long-term trends. The curve fit forecast parabolic model was applied to 33 European countries for time series data from 1990 to 2021. Space-time cube ArcGIS representation in 2D and 3D offers visualization of the prediction and model confidence rate. The quadratic trajectory fit the raw data for 14 countries, validated by visual check, and in 20 countries, validated by FMRSE 10% threshold from the maximal value. The quadratic model choice is good for forecasting future values of hydropower electric capacity in 22 countries, with accuracy confirmed by the VMRSE 10% threshold from the maximal value. Seven local outliers were identified, with only one validated as a global outlier based on the Generalized Extreme Studentized Deviate (GESD) test at a 5% maximal number of outliers and a 90% confidence level. This result achieves our objective of estimating a level with a high degree of occurrence and offering a reliable forecast of hydropower production capacity. All European countries show a growing trend in the short term, but the trends show a stagnation or decrease if policies do not consider intensive growth through new technology integration and digital adoption. Unfortunately, Europe does not have extensive growth potential compared with Asia-Pacific. Public policies must boost hybrid hydro-wind or hydro-solar systems and intensive technical solutions.
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.
Skill Needs among European Workers in Knowledge Production and Transfer Occupations
(MDPI, 2022-09) Grigorescu, Adriana; Zamfir, Ana Maria; Sigurjonsson, Throstur Olaf; Carlson, Ewa Lazarczyk
Skills needed in jobs and skills mismatches are important topics for research and policy in the field of economic development and the labour market. Understanding skill needs is essential for improving education and training policies, as labour markets experience dynamic transformation driven by rapid technological progress and increased complexity of work. On the other hand, knowledge economy is considered an important driver force of economic growth. This paper aims to assess skill needs in knowledge production and transfer occupations. We analyse data from online job advertisements and from the European Skills and Jobs Survey in order to provide a comprehensive picture of skills needed in occupations related to science, technology and ICT, as well as teaching positions from higher education in Europe. We find that workers involved in knowledge production and transfer activate in highly changing and challenging working environments. They differentiate themselves by other professionals and technicians mostly by the increased need for ICT skills, problem-solving, communication and learning skills, the ability to collaborate and adaptability. Our results are relevant for designing better education and training programs targeting occupations supporting knowledge production and transfer.

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