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Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Sustainability (IMECS 2016)

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This e-book contains contributions of authors who attended the fourth year of the international scientific conference on Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Sustainability (IMECS 2016) which took a place at the University of Economics, Prague (Czech Republic) on May 26-27, 2016.This e-book contains contributions of authors who attended the fourth year of the international scientific conference on Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Sustainability (IMECS 2016) which took a place at the University of Economics, Prague (Czech Republic) on May 26-27, 2016. The conference aimed to achieve academic excellence in a regional context and to establish a platform for mutual collaboration, exchange and dissemination of ideas among researchers, professionals and public authorities.

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Innovation Management and Corporate Sustainability (IMACS 2015)

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This e-book contains contributions of authors who attended the third year of the international scientific conference on on Innovation Management and Corporate Sustainability (IMACS 2015) which took a place at the University of Economics, Prague (Czech Republic) on May 21-22, 2015. The conference aimed to achieve academic excellence in a regional context and to establish a platform for mutual collaboration, exchange and dissemination of ideas among researchers, professionals and public authorities

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Корупцията при данъчното облагане. Предизвикателства пред данъчната политика и администрация

Author(s): Konstantin Pashev / Language(s): Bulgarian

National and international corruption indices suggest that the Bulgarian tax administration has an important role to play in fighting corruption. While the general public and the business community are inclined to think better of the tax administration, in terms of the levels and spread of corruption, by comparison with other institutions, such as customs, the police or the judiciary, corruption in the tax administration is still admittedly rather high. Business largely believes that most, if not all, tax officers are involved in corruption. Over the last five years, one out of five businesses on average has come under corruption pressure at the hands of tax officers. While they would not go as far as to accept the taxpayers’ perception of the situation, members of the tax administration do not deny the problem. They see the administration’s functional areas for Tax Audit and Operational Control as worst affected in terms of, respectively, the amounts of money changing hands and the frequency of such transactions. International surveys are inconclusive about the level of corruption in the Bulgarian tax administration on a comparison basis. The World Economic Forum rates it as relatively low within the enlarged European Union. By contrast, the World Bank has found it to be higher than corruption levels in most of the Balkans and the former Soviet republics. The purpose of this study is not primarily to add another estimate of the level and scale of tax corruption in Bulgaria but rather, to contribute to an in-depth diagnosis of the phenomenon in terms of its drivers at work in individual and institutional behaviour.

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Yearbook of Slovakia's Foreign Policy 2007

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The Yearbook of Slovakia’s Foreign Policy is a unique project which has for the past nine years been, we hope that successfully, contributing to the development of the tradition of the regular evaluation and analysis of the foreign policy of the Slovak Republic in the given year and supporting the cultivation of the foreign policy debate. This publication represents a significant and at the same time the only book source keeping record of the development of Slovakia’s foreign policy and the discussion on its further direction. The foreign policy of every country needs to build its own traditions especially in the case of a young state such as the Slovak Republic. Should the foreign policy be successful it must have its own form, its own language and its own institutions. In this sense under the term institutions it is necessary to comprehend not only the buildings of state bodies which are occupied by those who are responsible for the formulation and implementation of foreign policy. In a democratic state the public discussion is a part of the formulation of all public policies and foreign policy is not an exception. It is very important that public discussion gains institutional forms which become a tradition because without traditions there is no continuity and the absence of continuity means the repetition of old mistakes and always starting from point zero. In other words tradition is institutionalized memory. New knowledge is impossible without memory and without knowledge there can be no good political decisions. That is why traditions are so important especially in an area such as the foreign policy of a state. In this context it is possible to see the exceptionality of this publication as a ‘tradition’ as well as its specific position in the public debate on Slovakia’s foreign policy. It is a unique forum primarily dedicated to Slovakia’s foreign policy which provides space for those who bear the responsibility for the realization of the foreign policy of this country and those who are not indifferent to Slovakia’s foreign policy. The Yearbook serves for the exchange of opinions, knowledge, experience, positions and arguments with the goal of improving the quality of decisions in the area of foreign policy to best serve the interests of this country. We are convinced that it is very important to regularly evaluate the state of Slovakia’s foreign policy, which crucial events occurred in the past year and what challenges stand before the Slovak Republic in the near future. These were the main goals and intentions of the previous Yearbook editions; we prepared this year’s edition with identical objectives and we believe that we will do the same in the following years. The 2007 Yearbook evaluates the year of our foreign policy in the traditional structure. It analyzes Slovakia’s operation in the international environment, the realization of the priority areas of our foreign policy as well as the effectiveness of the instruments of its implementation. The introductory contribution of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic is however an exception compared to previous years. It summarizes and evaluates the foreign policy of the past 12 months from the viewpoint of the person bearing the responsibility for the formulation and implementation of foreign policy throughout the electoral term. This text thematically corresponds to individual chapters in the Yearbook which gives the reader the unique opportunity of seeing the same issue from two different angles. The expert section of the Yearbook is opened by the contribution of Vladimír Bilčík from the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association who focuses on the process of the completion of the integration process as well as the challenge of the active contribution to the formation of the future EU which stands before the SR in the upcoming period. Our Permanent Representative to the UN Peter Burian evaluated the goals and conditions of our operation in the UN Security Council, analyzed threats and their solutions and didn’t leave out a thorough analysis of our February presidency. Tomáš Valášek, the Director of Foreign Policy and Defense at the Centre for European Reform in London, concluded the first chapter with his view of the Slovak security policy and our operation in foreign missions. The second section of the Yearbook devoted to the priority areas of our foreign policy is opened by the article of the High Representative of the International Community for Bosnia and Herzegovina and EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Miroslav Lajčák. In his contribution on Slovak policy in the Western Balkans he instigates a reflection upon how most of all the EU but also NATO could strengthen our positions and how to maintain our long-term specialization on this agenda. Tomáš Strážay, RC SFPA analyst, focused his attention on the successes and some problematic areas of the cooperation of V4 countries as well as to the resolutions which they were not able to fulfill but which could increase the significance and effectiveness of the V4 in the near future. Alexander Duleba, RC SFPA Director and Head of the East European research program, attempted to evaluate the development of the political and economic agenda of Slovak relations with its eastern partners in the year 2007 including the fulfillment of the new foreign policy priority – the economic dimension of Slovak diplomacy. The contribution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the SR to external energy security was addressed in the article of Ján Šoth, the Director of the Analyses and Policy Planning Department and the Head of the Standing Work Group on External Energy Security. The concluding part of the expert section which is devoted to the institutional background and foreign policy instruments is opened by the contribution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Marcel Peško on the modernization of the Slovak Foreign Service and the future character of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic. The representatives of the Slovak Non-Governmental Development Platform Eva Havelková and Nora Beňáková focused on the functioning of presumably the most important bilateral instrument of the Slovak foreign policy in the year 2007 – development assistance. The authors offered their view of the institutional and legislative changes in the Slovak ODA and tried to compare the territorial and sector objectives of bilateral projects in the periods before and after the realization of said changes. The expert segment of the Yearbook is closed by the contribution of the Director of the International Economic Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic Jaroslav Chlebo which is devoted to the possibly most frequently cited collocation in this electoral term – the economic dimension of diplomacy. The expert section is traditionally supplemented by annexes such as the chronology of the most important foreign policy events, chosen political documents, a list of international treaties, information on the structure and representatives of state administrative bodies operating in foreign policy, a list of diplomatic missions and representatives of the SR abroad, SR diplomatic bodies, military missions abroad etc. We firmly believe that also this year’s Yearbook edition will find its readers and serve to all those who are interested in the past, present and future of Slovakia as well as its foreign policy. In conclusion we would like to thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the SR for its cooperation in this project and its support as well as for the fact that, also thanks to this institution, we can continue in building this much needed tradition.

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ПРИНОСИ КЪМ ТЕОРИЯТА И ПРАКТИКАТА НА ПУБЛИЧНАТА АДМИНИСТРАЦИЯ. Двадесет години специалност „Публична администрация“ в Софийския университет „Св. Климент Охридски

Author(s): Tatiana Tomova,Todor Tanev,Aleksandar Marinov,Albena Taneva,Atanas Slavov,Milena Stefanova,Elena Kalfova,Yordan Botev,Simeon Petrov,Maria Kotseva-Tikova,Denitsa Hinkova,Lyubimka Andreeva,Aleko Djildjov / Language(s): Bulgarian

All the studies presented in the annual collection have a common basis. These are the values of modern good governance. It seems as if individual authors have stated that good public administration is primarily subordinated to public values and not just to regulations. Therefore, it sees the administration as a civil service in the spirit of responsible bureaucracy and as a co-author in the formation of public policies. Leading economic, sociological, socio-psychological, political and philosophical concepts find co-existence in published research.

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Family and Human Capital in Turkish Migration

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Family, marriage, ageing, and poverty are at the heart of migration studies. Human capital, education and employment are of equal importance. The income differentials between immigrants and native populations are widely known and tested in Europe and North America. Immigrants with distinct cultural backgrounds often resort to their transnational networks for marriages. Yet, the host societies may alter the behaviour in partner choice, endogamy and family relations. In this book, we brought together a select group of researchers investigating marriage patterns, family structures, ageing and health concerns as well as educational patterns and career concerns among Turkish movers in Europe.

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Case studies in emerging markets: Management, business, finance, marketing

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The book contains a series of eight long case studies on various business issues in emerging markets (for instance Polish, Chinese, Nigerian). The authors focus on a variety of topics from marketing, through business operations, finance, leadership, innovation, business development, internationalization and decisions to human resources management. Also, the perspective of the analyzed issues is varied, in the initial case studies, the microeconomic approach dominates, then the mezoeconomic and macroeconomic approach. The team of authors included both academics, with extensive teaching experience in English-speaking studies, and business practitioners whose practical knowledge allows them to explore contemporary business challenges in emerging markets. We are putting this book in the hands of lecturers and students of economics, finance, and management, believing that it will be a source of inspiration, discussion and will allow to better explore contemporary business. At the same time, we hope that by offering this book, we are filling a gap in the publication market, which has been dominated by case studies dedicated to well-known companies, well-known brands, and mature markets.

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Членството на България в Европейския съюз: дванадесет години по-късно

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This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Twelve Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business department at University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 25 October 2019, was dedicated to the 90th anniversary of prof. D.Sc. (Econ) Marin Petrov. The book contains select papers by leading economists from the university, dedicated researchers and Ph.D. students as well as external experts who provide valuable practical insights and contribute to the contemporary topics reviewed during the conference: EU Cohesion policy and its effects on SMEs; European Green Deal and its economic/geo strategic implications; The contribution of the existing gas infrastructure for EU’s and Balkans’ energy security; Expenditure factors for Eurozone growth; Income inequality in the EU; Fiscal stability of the EU; safe heaven assets; Digital single market; Environmental sustainability; renewables; comparative research for perceptions towards electro mobiles; Knowledge management system evolution. ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Twelve Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders, and the public.

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Wspólny europejski rynek pracy. Geneza - rozwój - funkcjonowanie

Author(s): Magdalena Knapińska / Language(s): Polish

Głównym celem monografii jest przedstawienie i ocena genezy, przejawów i możliwości kształtowania się wspólnego europejskiego rynku pracy, który znacząco wpływa na sytuację na rynkach pracy poszczególnych krajów członkowskich UE, w tym także na płaszczyźnie występowania zjawiska wysokiego bezrobocia, zbyt niskiej aktywności zawodowej czy też niezadowalającej produktywności, nazbyt niskich wynagrodzeń, dużych zróżnicowań w dochodach itd. Praca ma charakter teoretyczno-empiryczny. Przedmiotem rozważań w części teoretycznej jest przegląd i analiza krytyczna literatury przedmiotu oraz stanu prawnego dotyczącego warunków do swobodnego przepływu zasobów pracy jako filaru wspólnego europejskiego rynku pracy. Z kolei w części empirycznej przedmiotem bliższych rozważań i ustaleń jest prezentacja, analiza i ocena sytuacji na rynku pracy w Unii Europejskiej przy wykorzystaniu rozmaitych mierników związanych z funkcjonowaniem tegoż rynku i ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem migracji zewnętrznych jako tych, które wskazują na „działanie w praktyce” swobody przepływu pracowników. Diagnoza sytuacji na rynku pracy prowadzi tu też do rozważenia tego, czy rynek pracy w Unii Europejskiej jest istotnie wspólny. Ponadto – w warstwie empirycznej – wskazano tu również na podstawowe przejawy, formy i instrumenty stosowane w ramach podejmowanej polityki gospodarczej, które miały związek ze wspólnym europejskim rynkiem pracy i wpływ na jego kształtowanie. W tym obszarze zilustrowano tu także politykę monetarną i fiskalną, migracyjną oraz politykę rynku pracy i zatrudnienia stosowaną w Polsce oraz w Unii Europejskiej. Ważnym obszarem pracy jest wskazanie propozycji konstruowania celów tejże polityki w przyszłości i to zarówno w płaszczyźnie krajowej, jak i w płaszczyźnie unijnej. Zakres czasowy prowadzonych analiz obejmuje lata 1990–2010, chociaż analizy i oceny dotyczące procesu tworzenia się stanu prawnego i przeglądu dorobku literaturowego prezentowanego w pracy często sięgają okresu znacznie wcześniejszego, to jest sytuacji po II wojnie światowej, kiedy to powstawała Europejska Wspólnota Gospodarcza. Monografię kończy próba sformułowania rekomendacji pod adresem polityki gospodarczej prowadzonej przez Unię i przez Polskę. Rekomendacje te zostały podzielone pod względem problematyki na obszary: polityki fiskalnej i monetarnej, polityki zatrudnienia i rynku pracy, jak również polityki migracyjnej.

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Production–operation management: The chosen aspects

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The aim of the e-book is to present the theoretical, cognitive and practical aspects of the essence and complexity of operational management in a production company. The presented modern production methods together with the challenges and problems of contemporary enterprises should better help to understand the issues of sustainable development, with particular emphasis on waste. The book consists of six chapters devoted to relevant and topic issues relating to the core business of an industrial enterprise. Chapter 1 The nature of the industrial enterprise is an introduction to further considerations and deals with the essence of the basic aspects of the company. Both popular and less known definitions of an enterprise, its features, functions and principles of operation are presented. An important part of the chapter is the presentation and formulation of strategic, tactical and operational goals. Moreover, the division of enterprises is presented with the use of various criteria and the features of the industrial market, which make it distinct. Chapter 2 The operational management evolution and its role in the industrial enterprise discusses the evolution and concept of production and operational management. The management levels were also presented, indicating their most important functions. An integral part of the chapter is the essence of the production system, viewed through the prism of the five elements. Chapter 3 Functions and role in operations management presents the issues concerning the organization of production processes, production capacity and inventory management. This part also presents considerations on cooperation and collaboration between enterprises in the process of creating value. Chapter 4 Traditional methods used in operational activities focuses on methods such as benchmarking, outsourcing, core competences, JIT, MPR I and MRP II, as well as TQM and kaizen. Knowledge of these methods should contribute to understanding the activities of modern enterprises, the way of company functioning, the realization of production activities, as well as aspects related to building a competitive position. Chapter 5 Modern methods used in production-operations management discusses the less common and less frequently used production methods, based on a modern and innovative approach. In particular, it was focused on: Shop Floor Control and cooperative manufacturing, environment-conscious manufacturing (ECM) and life-cycle assessment ( LCA), waste management and recycling, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), virtual enterprise, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and House of Quality (HOQ), theory of constraints (TOC), Drum Buffer Rope (DBR), group technology (GT) and cellular manufacturing (CM), Demand Chain Management and competitive intelligence (CI). In the last section discusses: the role of sustainable statistical process control and Computer-Aided Process Planning in context formatting of information management. Chapter 6 Problems of sustainable development and challenges related to production and operations management describes the problem and challenges related to production and operations activities. In particular, attention was paid to the threats related to changes in global warming, the growing scale of waste, or the processes of globalization. It was pointed out that the emerging problem may be both a threat and a chance for the development of enterprises. An integral part of the chapter are also considerations on technical progress, innovation and the importance of human capital in operational activities.

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New Economic Challenges: 2nd International PhD Students Conference. Part II. 20. 1. – 21. 1. 2010

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The aim of the conference is to provide the PhD students and postdocs with a forum for presentations of their research papers, obtaining feedback from conference participants and moderators, and building-up useful contacts for scientific research and sharing experience.

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Logistykacja gospodarki światowej

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Tytuł monografii został zaczerpnięty z poglądów głoszonych przez francuskich logistyków akademickich i dotyczy globalnego systemu ekonomicznego, zbudowanego z wielu podmiotów gospodarczych rozproszonych na całym świecie, który pomimo liberalizacji stosunków gospodarczych i politycznych oraz wsparcia technologii informacyjno-komunikacyjnych nie mógłby funkcjonować bez międzynarodowej logistyki. Monografia składa się z trzech części. Pierwsza dotyczy współczesnych trendów i wyzwań w logistyce i łańcuchach dostaw. Należą do nich: logistykacja w biznesie, rezyliencja ekonomiczna, ryzyko zakłóceń w łańcuchach dostaw, gospodarka współdzielenia, rozwój rynku e-commerce oraz transformacja łańcuchów dostaw. W drugiej części uwagę poświęcono szeroko pojętym transportowi, spedycji i logistyce, w szczególności transportowi publicznemu, logistyce ostatniej mili, edukacji logistycznej i lokalizacji centrów dystrybucji. Natomiast część trzecia odnosi się do obszarów finansowych w logistyce i łańcuchach dostaw – standingu i wyników finansowych spółek sektora TSL oraz aspektów międzykulturowych w zarządzaniu finansami łańcuchów dostaw.

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System wynagrodzeń. Uwarunkowania kulturowe

Author(s): Magdalena Andrałojć / Language(s): Polish

Czytelnik sięgający po niniejszą publikację powinien w niej znaleźć odpowiedzi na następujące pytania: 1. Co jest istotą systemu wynagrodzeń i jakie są jego elementy? 2. Czym jest kultura narodowa, jak ją badać? 3. Jakie są podobieństwa i różnice między systemami wynagrodzeń w różnych krajach? 4. Jaki wzorzec systemu wynagrodzeń odpowiada danemu typowi kultury narodowej? 5. Czy kulturowo uwarunkowany wzorzec systemu wynagrodzeń występuje w praktyce? Tematyka książki ma charakter interdyscyplinarny. Przenikają się tu elementy ekonomii, socjologii i psychologii. Pod względem instrumentalnym wykorzystano metody i narzędzia badań społecznych z elementami statystyki. Podstawę rozważań stanowiła koncepcja zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi (HRM - Human Resources Management) oraz międzynarodowego zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi (IHRM - Internetional Human Resources Management) obejmująca tematykę wynagradzania i motywowania pracowników oraz wieloletnia tradycja badań nad różnorodnością kulturową, jak i zarządzania tą różnorodnością (cross-cultural management).

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Членството на България в Европейския съюз: четиринадесет години по-късно : Двадесета научна конференция, 15 Октомври 2021 г., УНСС, Голяма конферентна зала

Author(s): / Language(s): Bulgarian

The international scientific conference organized by International Economic Relations and Business Department at the University of National and World Economy was held for 20th time (14th since Bulgaria's accession to the European Union). Traditionally, it is dedicated to the Bulgarian membership in the European Union as well as the development of various aspects of the EU – policies, economy, circular economy, single market, banking, decarbonization, internal market, trade, marketing, innovations, technology, etc.

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The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Fourteen Years Later

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The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Fourteen Years Later. Volume 2 – Papers Presented in English Language includes academic contributions made during the International scientific conference organized by International Economic Relations and Business Department at the University of National and World Economy was held for 20th time (14th since Bulgaria's accession to the European Union). Traditionally, it is dedicated to the Bulgarian membership in the European Union as well as the development of various aspects of the EU – policies, economy, circular economy, single market, banking, decarbonization, internal market, trade, marketing, innovations, technology, etc.

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Сборник с доклади от международната научна конференция „Изкуственият интелект в сферата на сигурността – предимства и заплахи“. Том 2

Author(s): Tiana Atanasova Kaleeva,Vladimir Petrov Petrov,Ivelina Dimitrova Dimitrova,Yani Slavchev Yanev,Stiliyan Ognyanov Krotnev,Ivanka Nenova Nikolova,Victoria Dimitrova Dimitrova,Hristo Dimitrov Varin,Boris Zarkov,Iliyan Iliyanov Iliev,Alibek Sabirovich Eshev,Zebo Safoyevna Shokhujayeva,Antonina Djakona,Kaspar Kikste,Emil Stoilkov,Ilian Ivanov Yordanov,Tatyana Ivanova Evtimova,Silvia Boyanova Aleksandrova,Dimitrina Petrova Stefanova,Dimitar Lazarov Urdev,Diyan Mariyanov Dimitrov,Nonna Metodieva Ilieva,Valentin Vasilev / Language(s): English,Bulgarian

The present collection of the Higher School of Security and Economics (Volumes I and II) captures the highly fruitful international scientific conference on Artificial Intelligence in Security - Advantages and Threats, which took place in September 2022. The edition contains keynote and plenary papers. They are divided into three scientific panels focusing on topics such as "Artificial Intelligence Systems in Security", "Economic Growth and Sustainable Development" and "Artificial Intelligence in Administration, Public Management and Social Sciences". Speakers include academic authorities from Europe, Asia and Africa. The proceedings of the VUSI conference are published in two volumes by VUSI Publishing. There is also an online abridged version of the publication available on the VUSI website – www.vusi.bg.

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Current Trends in Public Sector Research: Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference

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It was a real pleasure to serve as the Head of the Programme Committee of the Current trends in Public Sector Research conference, which was held in Brno in January 2019. During last years the conference became one of the main floors for the debate of experts in public economics, the non-profit sector, and public administration. The conference regularly hosts researchers involved in modeling public sector policies, evaluating their impact on public finance and social policy. The second group of researchers is usually devoted to public administration topics, such as responses to organizational changes, public sector leadership, or effectiveness of administrative services. This year edition of the conference aimed to bridge the gap between these two main tracks of the conference. The main conference topic – the experimental and behavioral research in public administration – uniquely links theoretical research with public administration applications.

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Perspectives Regarding the Reconfiguration of Rest Time in Current Romanian Law. The Right to Disconnect

Author(s): Andrei-Radu Dincă / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The digitization of activities became a constant sign of social evolution in recent decades. More and more professions allow the option to work remotely through information technology, resulting in exceptional flexibility in the way work is carried out for professionals in multiple fields. What seems like a flexible work schedule can turn into a permanent work schedule, and the assessment of its impact on employees can be determined by quantifying the high number of people who have complained of professional burnout in the last period. The purpose of this paper is to identify a viable legal mechanism for protecting workers against the possibility of carrying out a long activity, exceeding the maximum working time regulated by law. Finally, the author formulates a de lege ferenda proposal regarding the need to regulate the right to disconnect in Romanian legislation.

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The Metabolism of Carbohydrates andTheir Nutritional Rolesin High-Performance Athletes

Author(s): Victor Manolachi,Veaceslav Manolachi / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

This chapter by Victor Manolachi and Veaceslav Manolachi delves into the significance of carbohydrate metabolism for high-performance athletes. It examines how carbohydrate energy stores serve as crucial recovery factors after training and competitive efforts. The chapter discusses the bioenergetic processes involved in carbohydrate metabolism, highlighting the differences between anaerobic and aerobic efforts and their impact on physical performance. It also explores the mechanisms of energy substrate utilization, including glycogen and lipid reserves, and the physiological adaptations resulting from systematic training. The authors provide detailed insights into dietary strategies for optimizing carbohydrate intake, enhancing muscle glycogen stores, and improving overall athletic performance.

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Education Through Knowledge-Driven ICT Utilisation

Author(s): Michail PAPPAS / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The fast development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has revolutionised virtually every aspect of modern society, including education. Unlike conventional approaches that focus solely on the acquisition of hardware and software, knowledge-driven ICT utilization emphasizes the strategic integration of technology to facilitate knowledge creation, dissemination, and application. Exploiting the power of ICT to support teaching, learning, and knowledge management processes, education systems can transcend traditional boundaries and unlock new opportunities for learners and educators alike.This chapter seeks to examine the latest research findings, best practices, and case studies, aiming to provide insights into the potential of ICT in education and offer practical recommendations for promoting effective ICT integration in educational settings. Through an ample review of existing literature and analysis of key trends and developments, this chapter aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on harnessing technology to empower education and foster inclusive learning environments.

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